Wireless-G USB2.0 Flex Adapter
User Manual GWU513
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Welcome
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Features
Installation
Configuration Program Controls
Appendix and Troubleshooting
Specification
Limited Warranty
The Advanced Properties Control
Package Contents
IOGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Flex Adapter Installation/Manual CD
Quick Start Guide Warranty/Registration Card
The package you have received should contain the following items
Introduction
Features
Features
Wireless-G Configuration Tool
Requirements
System Requirement
Pictorial Introduction
Installation
Installation Procedures
Installation
Installation
g On the Reboot screen, you may choose either Yes, I want to restart my computer now or No, I will restart my computer later. Then click Finish to complete the installation
Installation Notes - Windows XP
Installation
Installation
b Choose the Wireless Networks tab in the
the chapter Wireless-G Configuration Tool Basics below
Installation
Verifying a Successful Installation
Installation
the Device Status pane to learn if the USB Adapter is working properly. However, if there’s an error message shown, please choose Uninstall from the opened menu while right-clicking the USB Adapter item, to which a red or yellow icon is attached beside, in the Device Manager dialog box. Then restart your system and go through the installation procedures again
Configuration for Windows XP
Configuration for Win XP
To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration
To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties
Configuration for Win XP
Note For more detailed information about each tab, please
Configuration for Win XP
refer to the Windows XP Online-Help
Configuration for Win XP
the Add button. After clicking Add, the Wireless Network Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3.2-3 displays. Note that to delete any item under the Preferred networks area, simply click on it and then select the Remove button. Additionally, you may adjust the items in the list by clicking the desired item and then choosing the Move up or Move down button. It is, however, important to realize that Windows XP will always choose the first one in the list to establish the networking connection
Configuration for Win XP
Wireless Network Connection Proper- ties dialog box
up wireless network configuration at the bottom of the
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
Configuration for Win XP
Wireless-G Configuration Tool Basics
Tray Icon
Wireless Radio On
Wireless Radio Off
Right Click Menu of the Tray Icon
Remove Status Icon
Wireless Network Status
Advanced Configuration
G Configuration Tool and the USB network
IBSS Channel
Configuration Program Controls
The Status Tab
Configuration Program Controls
State
section in the manual
Configuration Program Controls
Signal Strength
Current Tx Rate
Current Channel
Throughout bytes/sec
The Configuration Tab
Profile Name
Configuration Program Controls
icon will launch this tab too
Network Type
Network Name
Configuration Program Controls
Transmit Rate
Peer-to-Peer Channel
Configuration Program Controls
Encryption WEP security
The Encryption Tab
Configuration Program Controls
Create Keys Manually
Use WEP Key
Create Keys with Passphrase
Configuration Program Controls
The Site Survey Tab
Configuration Program Controls
Configuration Program Controls
The IBSS Tab
On the other hand, while in the Access Point
The Domain Tab
802.11d Support
Configuration Program Controls
launch this tab too
Countries/Domains
Configuration Program Controls
Configuration Utility
The About Tab
Network Driver
NIC Firmware
Advanced Properties Control
4. When you click on the Advanced tab in the opened dialog box, a display similar to the following appears
Advanced Properties Control
Configuration Profile
Nitro Mode
Fragmentation Threshold
Advanced Properties Control
RTS Threshold
Power Save Mode
Advanced Properties Control
The Long/Short Retry Limit
Advanced Properties Control
Appendix and TroubleShooting
Uninstall Wireless-G Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver
7. Click the Change/Remove button under WLAN 802.11G USB
Appendix and TroubleShooting
8. Please follow the on-screen instruction to complete the removal
The Wireless-G USB 2.0 Flex Adaptor Does Not Work Properly
Appendix and TroubleShooting
Specification
Specification
Specification
Glossary
Glossary
IEEE - IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is the world’s largest technical professional society and is consisted of more than 366,000 members in approxi- mately 150 countries. As a leading authority on areas ranging from for computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, IEEE endeavours to set more than 800 active consensus standards till now and publish 30 percent of the world’s literature in electrical engineering, computers and control technology
Roaming - Roaming is an ability to allow users from one cell or BSS to another without losing connection via a wireless device
Glossary
WLAN - Wireless local area network WLAN receives and transmits data over the air by using radio frequency RF technology. The vital significance of WLAN is it minimizes the requirements for wired connections and provides not only data connectivity but also user mobility. Without the constraint of physical location, wireless LAN allows clients to transmit and receive data via high-frequency radio waves rather than wires
Glossary
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
Contact info