Accton 3501C - Manual

1 Introduction Accton’s Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter (WN3501C) is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. The adapter is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wirel...

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 2 Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair. Applications Cheetah Wireles...

3 Hardware Description Accton’s Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter supports an 11 Mbps half-duplex connection to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any notebook or desktop with a USB port...

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 4 2. Press the two lugs into the slots until they click into place. 3. To remove the clip, push in one of the lugs and pull the clip away from the WN3501C body. The other lug should slip free. Attaching the Magnets (Optional) 1. Peel the protective paper off the ma...

5 Driver Installation The CD-ROM that comes with the package contains the software/drivers for the Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter. New or updated drivers can be downloaded from Accton’s web site at: http://www.acctontech.com . For installation in Windows 95/98/Me/2000 see the following section. ...

Setting Wireless Properties 7 5. Click Next to copy files from the CD. Windows 98 may ask you for the Windows 98 CD. If so, remove the Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter CD, insert the Windows 98 CD and click OK. 6. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. You may be asked to restart the co...

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 22 Windows XP Driver Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Plug the Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter into your PC’s USB port. 3. Windows XP will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver. 4. Ch...

25 Configuration and Diagnostics For Windows 95, 98, Me, and 2000, Accton’s Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter provides optional management software for quick network configuration and easy diagnostics. Installing the Utility in Windows 95, 98, Me, and 2000 To install the utility software: 1. Insert...

Using the Wireless USB Utility in Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP 27 Channel – If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (see page 32), set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an ac...

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 28 Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry.

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 30 Note: A Passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Or 1. Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into one of the key fields. Each bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5). 2. Click Apply. Authentic...

Using the Wireless USB Utility in Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP 31 Version This screen displays the driver, firmware, and utility version numbers.

32 Network Configuration and Planning Accton’s Cheetah Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 36. The WN3...

Network Topologies 33 Infrastructure Wireless LAN The WN3501C can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that...

Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter 34 Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless adapter to the BSS ID ...

35 Troubleshooting USB Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Cheetah Wireless-3501C USB Adapter or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following items: • Make sure the adapter is connected to the USB port. • Try the adapter in another USB port. If this a...

37 Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a r...

40 Product Specifications General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, Auto Transmission Mode Half duplex Network Connection IEEE 802.11b wireless Operating Range Max. distance at 11 Mbps: 128 m (422 ft) Max. distance at 5.5 Mbps: 152m (502 ft) Max. distance at 2 Mbps: 16...

General Specifications 41 Standards Conformance Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b USB USB specification revision 1.1 Compliances FCC Class B ARIB STD33, T66 UL1950/CSA22.2 NO.950 BSMI and DGT, and IC CISPR 22 Class B Software NDIS Driver Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP NDIS Utility Window...

42 Terminology The following is a list of terminology used in this document. Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. BSS – ...