Page 2 - User Manual; Creative Network Blaster
User Manual Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electro...
Page 3 - Contents; Safety Precautions
-iii Contents Safety Precautions General Safety.........................................................................................vii FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ........................................................... viii Introduction Before You Begin ...................................
Page 5 - Appendixes; Specifications
-v Appendixes A Specifications Wireless Interface.................................................................. A-1 USB Interface ....................................................................... A-1 Antenna ............................................................................... A-...
Page 8 - General Safety; operating the product:
vii Safety Precautions General Safety To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, read the following before operating the product: ❑ Do not expose Wireless LAN USB Adapter to direct sunlight or excessive heat. ❑ Keep Wireless LAN USB Adapter in a place where there is minimum risk o...
Page 10 - Introduction
Page 12 - Before You Begin; Package Contents
Introduction xi Before You Begin This section contains information you should know about before using this manual. Read the information carefully before proceeding further. Package Contents ❑ Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 ❑ USB cable ❑ Quick Installation Guide ❑ CD-ROM containing drivers, utility, a...
Page 13 - Text Element
Introduction xii Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that you need. Table i: Document conventions Text Element Use This notepad icon indicates information that is of particular importance and should be considered before cont...
Page 14 - About Wireless LAN
Page 15 - Wireless LAN; Installation; floors. Multiple Internet users can share a single IP address.; Speed; even across buildings, and still remain connected to the network.; Scalability
About Wireless LAN 1-1 About Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), compared to a traditional wired LAN, is easy to setup and manage, so it saves you time and money.A WLAN combines data connectivity with user mobility. You can move around in a room or move from one floor to an...
Page 16 - Infrastructure mode; Flexibility
About Wireless LAN 1-2 Ad-hoc mode In an Ad-hoc network, also known as a Peer- to-Peer network, each workstation in the network is both a server and a wireless client. Users on the network can share files, printers, drives and other peripherals, and access the Internet using a shared modem, as shown...
Page 17 - Installing Hardware
Page 21 - user guide or vendor.
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-1 Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility Before you begin to install the drivers for your Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030, be sure that your computer has USB ports and they are enabled, as t...
Page 22 - In Windows 98SE; Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your; Add New; dialog box similar; Next
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-2 Installing Drivers and Configuration Utility In Windows 98SE 1. Turn on your computer.2. With the USB cable provided, connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer. Windows automatically detects the USB device. The Add New Hardwar...
Page 23 - Search for the best driver; option, and click the; click the
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-3 4. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-2, click the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option, and click the Next button. 5. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-3, click the CD-ROM drive check box to select i...
Page 24 - If the message box similar to; OK; dialog box appears (see; Copy files from
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-4 6. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-4, click the Next button. 7. If the message box similar to Figure 3-5 appears, insert the Windows 98SE CD into the CD-ROM drive, then click the OK button. The Copying Files dialog box appears (...
Page 25 - In the next dialog box similar to Figure; Finish; Make sure the installation CD is in the
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-5 9. In the next dialog box similar to Figure 3-6, click the Finish button. 10.When prompted, restart your computer. Make sure the installation CD is in the CD-ROM drive. 11.After restarting your computer, the Network Blaster 2030-01 Se...
Page 26 - When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-6 13.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-8 appears, click the Next button. 14.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-9 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-8: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-9: Network Blaster...
Page 27 - When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-7 15.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-10 appears, click the Next button. 16.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-11 appears, click the Finish button. Figure 3-10: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-11: Network B...
Page 29 - In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-14; Search for a
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-9 4. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-14 appears, click the Search for a suitable driver for your device (recommended) option, and click the Next button. 5. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-15, click the CD-ROM drives check bo...
Page 30 - In the dialog box similar to; If the dialog box similar to Figure 3-17; Yes
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-10 6. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-16, click the Next button. 7. If the dialog box similar to Figure 3-17 appears, click the Yes button. Figure 3-16: Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3-17: Digital Signature Not Found...
Page 31 - In the dialog box similar to; dialog box similar to
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-11 8. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-18, click the Finish button. 9. In the Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3-19, click the Next button. Figure 3-18: Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3-19: Ne...
Page 32 - When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-12 10.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-20 appears, click the Next button. 11.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-21 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-20: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-21: Network Bl...
Page 33 - When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-13 12.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-22 appears, click the Next button. 13.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-23 appears, click the Finish button. Figure 3-22: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-23: Network ...
Page 34 - In Windows Me
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-14 Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter’s drivers and Configuration Utility. The Configuration Utility icon (see Figure 3-24) appears on the taskbar near the clock.To close Configuration Utility,...
Page 35 - In the dialog box similar to; Make sure the installation CD is in
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-15 4. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-26, click the Finish button. 5. When prompted, restart your computer. Make sure the installation CD is in the CD-ROM drive. Figure 3-26:BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog ...
Page 36 - dialog box similar to Figure 3-27; When the dialog box similar to
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-16 6. After restarting your computer, the Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3-27 appears. 7. Click the Next button. 8. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-28 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-27:Brite...
Page 37 - When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-17 9. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-29 appears, click the Next button. 10.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-30 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-29: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-30: Network Bl...
Page 38 - When the dialog box similar to; Congratulations! You have successfully; icon appears on the; Exit
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-18 11.When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-31 appears, click the Finish button. If prompted, restart your computer. Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter’s drivers and Configuration Utility. Th...
Page 39 - In Windows XP
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-19 In Windows XP 1. Turn on your computer.2. With the USB cable provided, connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer. Windows automatically detects the USB device. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3-33 a...
Page 40 - In the dialog box similar to
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-20 5. In the dialog box similar to Figure 3-34, click the Finish button. Figure 3-34:Microsoft warning message Figure 3-34: Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
Page 41 - Setup; When the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-21 6. In the Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3-35, click the Next button. 7. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-36 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-35: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box If ...
Page 42 - After the dialog box similar to Figure
Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3-22 8. After the dialog box similar to Figure 3-37 appears, click the Next button. 9. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-38 appears, click the Next button. Figure 3-37: Network Blaster 2030-01 Setup dialog box Figure 3-38: Network B...
Page 47 - Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter; Infrastructure
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-1 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Before you use the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030, you may want to configure the card in the Configuration Utility.If you want to use your computer in Peer-to-Peer network or Ad-hoc mode, al...
Page 48 - Configuring Settings; icon does not appear on the taskbar, click
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-2 Configuring Settings 1. If the Configuration Utility icon does not appear on the taskbar, click Start -> Programs (or All Programs ) -> Network Blaster 2030-01 -> Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter utility . 2. Double-click the Configuratio...
Page 50 - Site Survey Settings
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-4 12.To set the Wireless LAN USB Adapter to power saving mode, click the Power Saving Mode box, and then click Enabled . In Ad-hoc mode, the Power Saving Mode is not supported. 13.Click the Apply Changes button to save the settings. Site Survey Settings 1. ...
Page 51 - Encryption Settings
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-5 Encryption Settings 1. Click the Encryption tab (see Figure 4-5). To enable WEP, click the Encryption (WEP) box, and then click the number of bits that you want. 2. The type of encryption option depends on your access point encryption settings. If you wan...
Page 52 - Advanced Settings
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-6 Advanced Settings 1. Click the Advanced tab (see Figure 4-6). 2. Click and drag the Fragmentation Threshold and RTS/CTS Threshold sliders to the rate you want. 3. The Security box will only be highlighted when WEP is enabled. Click the Authentication Type...
Page 53 - Utility Information; displays the driver, configuration utility and
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-7 Utility Information 1. Click the About tab (see Figure 4-7). This displays the driver, configuration utility and firmware versions. 2. Click the OK button. Figure 4-7: About tab
Page 55 - Encryption settings
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-9 Encryption settings 1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration icon on the taskbar, and then click View Available Networks . 2. When the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box similar to Figure 4-9 appears, click the Advanced button. 3. A Wireless ...
Page 57 - Network Status; Wireless Network Connection; dialog box similar to Figure 4-12 appears, click the; General; tab. This displays the connection status,; Support; tab. A dialog box similar to
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-11 Network Status 1. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar. 2. When the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box similar to Figure 4-12 appears, click the General tab. This displays the connection status, duration, speed and ...
Page 58 - clear
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-12 Using the Configuration Utility 1. Right-click the Configuration Utility icon (Figure 4-1) on the taskbar, and then click Exit . 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon (Figure 4-8) on the taskbar, and then click View Available Wireless Netwo...
Page 59 - and where they should be placed.
Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4-13 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), take note of the following points: ❑ Start by determining the areas to be networked, the number of users and the type of devices to be used. Then determine the number of Access P...
Page 61 - Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings; When the dialog box similar to Figure 5-1
Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings 5-2 Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings This chapter explains how to configure your computer’s network settings in Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Before you begin to configure a computer, be sure that the computer has a f...
Page 65 - icon and then click
Configuring Your Computer’s Network Settings 5-6 Network Configuration in Windows XP 1. Start -> Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Network Connections icon. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties from the list to select it. 4. When the dialog box similar to Figu...
Page 67 - General Specifications
Page 68 - DSSS - Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Specifications A-1 Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your wireless LAN USB adapter. Wireless Interface ❑ IEEE 802.11b compliant ❑ WEP security support (64-bit or 128-bit encryption) USB Interface ❑ Compliant to 1.0 and 1.1 standards Antenna ❑ Built-in antenna Frequency...
Page 69 - Indicator LEDs; Power LED; Safety and Regulatory; FCC Part 15 Class B, CE; Physical Dimensions
Specifications A-2 Indicator LEDs ❑ Power LED ❑ Link LED Safety and Regulatory ❑ FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Physical Dimensions ❑ 4.6 inches (117 mm) x 2.1 inches (82 mm) x 1.0 inches (26 mm) Weight ❑ 4.2 oz (120 g)
Page 70 - Troubleshooting
Page 72 - The Configuration Utility icon on the status bar is always red.
Troubleshooting B-2 In Windows XP 1. Click Start -> Control Panel . 2. Double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. Click the Device Manager button. 5. Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus controllers . The name of the controlle...
Page 75 - Frequently Asked Questions
Page 79 - Glossary
Page 80 - This appendix explains the technical terms used in this manual.; is referred to as the independent basic service set.; Antenna; them to corresponding voltage signals.; Bandwidth; bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second.; Binary; A number system that has only two digits 0 and 1.; Bridge
Glossary D-1 Glossary This appendix explains the technical terms used in this manual. Access Point A networking device that transparently bridges wireless computers and laptops to a wired local network. Ad-hoc mode A small Peer-to-Peer network mode in which the wireless clients are connected to one ...
Page 82 - Driver; have a different IP address each time it connects to the network.; Dynamic IP address; the intended recipient.; Ethernet; supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbps.
Glossary D-3 pattern called a chip. The chipping code is known only to the sending and receiving stations, making it difficult for an intruder to intercept and decipher the encoded wireless data. DSSS is used in IEEE 802.11b networks. Driver A program that a computer uses to control the operation of...
Page 84 - or to another device.; IP Address; Internet is assigned an IP address.
Glossary D-5 IEEE 802.11b A high-bit wireless LAN standard that works on the 2.4 GHz band and utilizes DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum) technology. It offers data bit rates of up to 11 Mbps and the range is from 61 to 91 meters (200 to 300 feet) for maximum speed. Infrastructure mode A local a...
Page 85 - Modem; in conflict with those used by other companies and organizations.; Network Mask
Glossary D-6 Light Emitting Diode (LED) An electric component that emits light (turns ON) when current flows through it. Kilobits per second (Kbps) A measure of data transfer speed. Kilobytes (KB) 1,024 bytes. Megabits per second (Mbps) A measure of data transfer speed. Megabits/Megabytes One millio...
Page 86 - PCMCIA Card; into a slot in the computer.; Preamble; throughput performance.; Protocol; When a computer is shut down and restarted, it is rebooting.
Glossary D-7 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) An industry group organized in 1989 to promote standards for a card-size memory or I/O device that would fit into a personal computer, usually a notebook or laptop computer. PCMCIA Card A card-size memory or I/O device tha...
Page 87 - 5 connector is slightly wider.; Router; passing through them and then decide which route to send them on.; Static IP address
Glossary D-8 RJ-45 A connector/socket for four pairs (either wires) of twisted pair cable that is used commonly to connect computers onto a local-area network, especially to the Ethernet. The only difference between an RJ-45 and RJ-11 connector is that the RJ- 45 connector is slightly wider. Router ...
Page 88 - several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP.; Twisted pair cable; more brittle than a coaxial cable.
Glossary D-9 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) A suite of communication protocols that are used by computers or networking devices on the Internet so that they can communicate with each other. TCP/IP uses several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP. 10 Base-T A wiring sta...
Page 89 - Service and Warranty Information
Page 90 - The Americas; Product Return
Service and Warranty Information E-1 Service and Warranty Information This chapter provides Technical Support and Warranty information for the following geographic regions: ❑ The Americas ❑ Asia The Americas Visit our online help website at www.americas.creative.com/support for help with installatio...
Page 91 - Tech Support; BEFORE YOU CONTACT US
Service and Warranty Information E-2 Tech Support BEFORE YOU CONTACT US Please fill out the following information and be seated at your computer. • Model #: _____________Serial # _____________(both found on the back of the device) • Error message on the screen and how it came about: ________________...
Page 92 - Warranty Information
Service and Warranty Information E-3 Warranty Information CREATIVE (“the manufacturer”) warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the confirmed date of purchase of the product new from the retail location. Upon written n...
Page 93 - Asia; and Warranty Information”.
Service and Warranty Information E-4 Asia Our company is happy to assist and support our customers. If you have trouble or questions relating to any purchased equipment, follow the steps below:1. Duplicate the problem. Once a problem occurs, try to restart your hardware and software from the beginni...
Page 94 - Creative Technology Ltd.
Service and Warranty Information E-5 • Please send the package postage paid. We will not accept packages sent COD.• Ship the well-packed equipment to: Creative Technology Ltd. 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Attn: Asia Customer Service RMA# (your RMA number here) • ...
Page 95 - For South Africa; Helpline Information
Service and Warranty Information E-6 For South Africa Creative Labs Africa (Pty) Ltd, 1F North East Wing, Corner K101 & Old Pretoria Road, Midrand, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICAMailing Address: P O Box 76761, WENDYWOOD 2144, Republic of SOUTH AFRICAOperating Hours: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 pm-5:0...
