Page 2 - Copyright Statement
1 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 are tradema...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents 1. Welcome…………..………………………………………………4 1.1 Kit Contents ................................................................................ 61.2 Main Feature of LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter .................... 81.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios ..........................................
Page 4 - Regulatory Information...................................................66
3 5. Specifications………………………………………..…………..51 5.1 Physical Specifications ............................................................. 51 5.2 Available Channels in Each Country ....................................... 52 5.3 Networking Compliant Standards ............................................ ...
Page 11 - Wireless Networking Scenarios
10 1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing the LevelOne wireless US...
Page 16 - Quick Start to Wireless Networking; Insert the installation CD, and it will automatically start the
15 2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 1. Insert the installation CD, and it will automatically start the setup program for WLAN Utility and driver. 2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process, and then reboot your PC/notebook after the software installation is ...
Page 18 - Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN USB, and then check
17 5. Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN USB, and then check the toolbar at the bottom of the screen—there is a small icon to indicate the connection status. Red color means no connection and green color means connected (If red color appears, please repeat from step1). 6. Please choose “Infrastr...
Page 22 - Please select the applications you would like to install,
21 3. Please select the applications you would like to install, and click “Next“. To go on the installation, please select “Install LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver and Utility” and then go on to Step 4. If you select “Browse User Manual“, system will prompt a message to suggest you insta...
Page 23 - The default destination folder is displayed in the setup
22 4. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog column. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse“ to select the destination folder you prefer. Click “ Next “ to go to the next screen.
Page 26 - The LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter driver
25 3.2 Install the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter NOTE: The LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter driver and utility are included in the accompanying installation CD. Please follow the installation procedures in Section 3.1. (Your USB Adapter will not work properly if the driver and utilities are not ...
Page 27 - Additional Note for Windows 2000
26 2. After connecting the USB Adapter to your PC/notebook, thesetup will automatically start. NOTE: If you are asked to insert a “ Windows 98 CD-ROM“ during the installation, insert your “ Windows 98CD-ROM“ and click “Yes“. Once the setup task is completed, the “ Microsoft Internet Explorer“ should...
Page 28 - LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter Utility; Click on “IP Address”.
27 3.3 LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter Utility LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter has its own management software, named “LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility”, and users can control all functions provided with it. The Utility icon will appear in the taskbar by clicking the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless...
Page 31 - You can click the “Clear” button to reset the statistics data.
30 3.3.2 Statistics • The following screen shows various statistics including the Data Packets, Management Packets and Rejected Packets in transmitting and receiving status. • You can click the “Clear” button to reset the statistics data.
Page 32 - You can click the Rescan button to search the new AP.
31 3.3.3 Site Survey • The screen shows the messages of all the Access Points within the communication range of your LevelOne wireless USB Adapter. The messages include BSSID, SSID, Signal, the Channel used by each AP, and the Encryption status (enabled or not). • You can click the Rescan button to ...
Page 33 - Authentication Type:
32 3.3.4 Encryption You may enhance the security level of wireless network by enabling the Encryption function. • WEP Key to use: You can choose one of the four Keys you typed (Key1~Key4) as the WEP Key. • WEP Mode: If you set the Mode Optional, your device can communicate with the stations with dis...
Page 39 - Remove your USB Adapter
38 3.4 Remove your USB Adapter If you do not need the wireless connectivity of your LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter, you can unplug and remove your USB adapter directly. ! Caution: When removing the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter, you will lose your connection to the network. Make sure you have closed ...
Page 41 - You will be asked if you are sure to uninstall the LevelOne
40 3. You will be asked if you are sure to uninstall the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility and all of its components. Click “Yes” to run the un-installation or click “No” to exit. 4. Now the un-installation is completed. Please click “Finish”.
Page 42 - Network Application
41 4. Network Application This section consists of the network applications of the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter, including: z How to Survey the network neighborhood z How to Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) z How to Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) z How to Access the Sha...
Page 43 - Surveying the Network Neighborhood; Scroll down the list of files and folders to look for the item; Network Neighborhood.; item to; Entire Network; If there is a second network operating system running in
42 4.1 Surveying the Network Neighborhood When multiple base stations are up and running in your wireless network, you can use the procedure described below to display the other computers: 1. Start Windows Explorer. 2. Scroll down the list of files and folders to look for the item Network Neighborho...
Page 45 - File Sharing in Microsoft Windows 98SE
44 4.2 File Sharing in Microsoft Windows 98SE The LevelOne 11Mbps W ireless USB Adapter allows the sharing of files between computers that are logged onto the samewireless network. If you want to share your folder “MyDocuments” with other computers of the wireless network, pleasefollow the steps bel...
Page 47 - Click “Apply” or “OK” to activate the options that you have
46 • You can also set the option to “Depends on Password” wherein the other users in the wireless network can access to your folder through a set password. The set password will determine if the user can only read your folder or has full access to your folder. 4. Click “Apply” or “OK” to activate th...
Page 48 - Printer Sharing in Windows 98SE
47 4.3 Printer Sharing in Windows 98SE In order to share your printer with other stations of the sameacross the network, you have to set it as a network printer—theinstructions are as follows: 1. Click the “Start” button, point to the “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. 2. In the Printers window,...
Page 50 - Using the Shared Folder; Double-click the folder you want to connect to.
49 4.4 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “Network Neighborhood” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2. Double-click the folder you...
Page 51 - Using the Shared Network printer; In the “Network Neighborhood”, locate and double-click the
50 4.5 Using the Shared Network printer To use the shared network printer(s), please refer to the following process: 1. In the “Network Neighborhood”, locate and double-click the computer where the printer you want to use is located. 2. Double-click the printer icon in the window. 3. To set up the p...
Page 52 - Physical Specifications; Dimensions
51 5. Specifications 5.1 Physical Specifications Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 X 77 x 25mm Weight 80g Host Interface USB 1.1 Compliant Antenna Internal Patch Antenna Supporting Diversity Status Indicator LED (Indicates RF/Link Activity)
Page 53 - Available Channels in Each Country
Page 54 - Networking Compliant Standards
53 5.3 Networking Compliant Standards Standard IEEE802.11b W i-Fi Compliment Host Systems W indows98SE/2000/ME Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Network Protocol TCP / IP, IPX, NetBEUI
Page 55 - Operating Specifications; Frequency Band
54 5.4 Operating Specifications Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations) Number of Channel: USA and Canada -11 Most France -4 European countries -13 Operating Voltage: 5V Spreading: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Date rate: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps Nominal Temp Ra...
Page 59 - Right-click “My Computer” and then select “Properties” then
58 6.1 Check the Various Properties of the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter To verify if the driver has been set in your computer properly, you can follow the procedures below. • Right-click “My Computer” and then select “Properties”; then you will enter your system properties. Select the Device...
Page 60 - c. Select “Driver” on the upper menu of LevelOne 11Mbps
59 • If there is a Question-mark (?) or an Exclamation-mark (!) in yellow on your LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter in the previous picture, please make sure you have inserted the right USB Adapter, and installed the proper driver and utility as well. If you are not sure, you may follow the procedure be...
Page 61 - Microsoft Networking Checklist
60 6.2 Microsoft Networking Checklist In order to run the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter properly, some network items must be presented in the Microsoft “Network Neighborhood” setup. To check and activate the network setup, right-click the “Network Neighborhood“ and select “Properties”. The fo...
Page 62 - Set up the Network Protocols
61 Set up the Network Protocols : • Refer to the picture above—Click “Add“ button to enter the windows displayed below.
Page 64 - Network Service for Microsoft Networking:; Click “Add“ and select “Service“.
63 Network Service for Microsoft Networking: • Click “Add“ and select “Service“.
Page 65 - Click “OK” to set the network service.
64 • Select “Microsoft” as the manufacturer and choose “File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks” for network service; • Click “OK” to set the network service.
Page 66 - Additional Note for Windows 98 earlier edition; Upgrade your system and IE from Microsoft web site.
65 6.3 Others Additional Note for Windows 98 earlier edition If your system is running Windows 98 first edition, you may use one of the following ways to make IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility work properly. 1. Copy and replace the file MFC42.dll from c:\windows\system of Windows 98SE to the same directory ...
Page 67 - Regulatory Information
66 Regulatory Information The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified. The correction of interference caused by such unauthori...
Page 68 - USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
67 USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...