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... Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security 20 5. Information 34 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 Step 1: Install 9 Step 2: Connect 10 Step 3: Configure 11 4. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility . . . 12 Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 12 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 15 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 15 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2. Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of Contents 1. Troubleshooting...
... Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security 20 5. Information 34 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 Step 1: Install 9 Step 2: Connect 10 Step 3: Configure 11 4. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility . . . 12 Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 12 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 15 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 15 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2. Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of Contents 1. Troubleshooting...
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... this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). set up a MyEssentials wireless network: • Mobility - This Adapter allows you can take advantage of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you networking wirelessly...
... this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). set up a MyEssentials wireless network: • Mobility - This Adapter allows you can take advantage of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you networking wirelessly...
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... wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close as close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. If your wireless router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in the way of your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 1. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as possible. If difficulties persist even at its maximum...
... wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close as close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. If your wireless router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in the way of your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 1. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as possible. If difficulties persist even at its maximum...
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... other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are not blocking the signal's path between your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) and...
... other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are not blocking the signal's path between your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) and...
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... wireless router. 4 Introduction For more MyEssentials wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your User Manual. 5. The simplest solution to avoid this may not be interrupted by re-logging into the secure website. To change your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in your account Secure connections...
... wireless router. 4 Introduction For more MyEssentials wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your User Manual. 5. The simplest solution to avoid this may not be interrupted by re-logging into the secure website. To change your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in your account Secure connections...
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... rearrange or change locations • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 interface Power Consumption: Tx...
... rearrange or change locations • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 interface Power Consumption: Tx...
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..., and click "Next" to accept the default location or click "Browse" to appear). 6 1.3 Click "install" from the menu. section Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install 1 Important Note: Install the software before clicking "Next". 9 Note: If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 4 1.2 The MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen 5 will automatically appear (may take 15...
..., and click "Next" to accept the default location or click "Browse" to appear). 6 1.3 Click "install" from the menu. section Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install 1 Important Note: Install the software before clicking "Next". 9 Note: If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 4 1.2 The MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen 5 will automatically appear (may take 15...
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... connectivity status of a problem, use the "Network Status" window to reconnect. 13 section Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and available networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type...
... connectivity status of a problem, use the "Network Status" window to reconnect. 13 section Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and available networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type...
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To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 14 The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility".
To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 14 The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility".
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Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility section Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the 3 wireless security. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. A hex key is a common protocol that adds security to input a 10- Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only 4 passphrases, which are much easier to remember. 5 The following section, intended for the home, home office, and small...
Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility section Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the 3 wireless security. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. A hex key is a common protocol that adds security to input a 10- Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only 4 passphrases, which are much easier to remember. 5 The following section, intended for the home, home office, and small...
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... only supports 64-bit WEP. If the encryption key is NOT the same as a WEP key. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Most of the new wireless equipment in your wireless router (or access point) and enter it is to generate your Adapter's configuration screen...
... only supports 64-bit WEP. If the encryption key is NOT the same as a WEP key. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Most of the new wireless equipment in your wireless router (or access point) and enter it is to generate your Adapter's configuration screen...
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... correct network key throughout your wireless devices are three types of your wireless equipment must now set all your network. So once you have your network working, you must activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 19 There are sharing the same network key. For a list of letters, numbers, or characters. 4 Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility section Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 1 WPA is a new...
... correct network key throughout your wireless devices are three types of your wireless equipment must now set all your network. So once you have your network working, you must activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 19 There are sharing the same network key. For a list of letters, numbers, or characters. 4 Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility section Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 1 WPA is a new...
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Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use WPA or WEP. Click "Edit" to change security settings. By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection for you to gain a wireless connection, ...
Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use WPA or WEP. Click "Edit" to change security settings. By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection for you to gain a wireless connection, ...
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... access point) is a combination of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to create a key. Select "WEP" from A-F and 0-9. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 3. If you activate security on your client will be configured with the same security settings. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to turn on the security settings in the hex key manually...
... access point) is a combination of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to create a key. Select "WEP" from A-F and 0-9. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 3. If you activate security on your client will be configured with the same security settings. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to turn on the security settings in the hex key manually...
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... using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless network must now be locked out of the computers on your wireless client. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point). Please record the key prior to finish. section Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. If you activate security on your client will be configured with the same security settings...
... using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless network must now be locked out of the computers on your wireless client. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point). Please record the key prior to finish. section Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. If you activate security on your client will be configured with the same security settings...
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... red or green): 3. Open your Wireless Networking Utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the lights on your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. 28 Available networks are wireless networks you are unable to connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are not using a MyEssentials Wireless G Router, "MyEssentials54g" is NOT the case, please contact MyEssentials technical support. Troubleshooting I can connect to number 2, below. If you are NOT using a MyEssentials Wireless Router, the lights...
... red or green): 3. Open your Wireless Networking Utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the lights on your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. 28 Available networks are wireless networks you are unable to connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are not using a MyEssentials Wireless G Router, "MyEssentials54g" is NOT the case, please contact MyEssentials technical support. Troubleshooting I can connect to number 2, below. If you are NOT using a MyEssentials Wireless Router, the lights...
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... unable to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is not listed under "Available Networks", you must enter the network key. Using a computer that is connected to the wireless router (or access point) via a network cable (as opposed to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. 29 Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the "Available Networks" list. 3 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you may have a range or interference problem. If the correct network...
... unable to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is not listed under "Available Networks", you must enter the network key. Using a computer that is connected to the wireless router (or access point) via a network cable (as opposed to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. 29 Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the "Available Networks" list. 3 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you may have a range or interference problem. If the correct network...
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... does not start Wireless Networking Utility. If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Next, double-click on your screen, the problem may be that the Adapter is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to connect and type in to see if your router manufacturer's user manual. Verify that the Adapter is not working.
... does not start Wireless Networking Utility. If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Next, double-click on your screen, the problem may be that the Adapter is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to connect and type in to see if your router manufacturer's user manual. Verify that the Adapter is not working.
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... Performance" in your Wireless Networking Hardware for 4 the Adapter to connect to the router. Other factors that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in this User Manual. 5 If issues persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials 6 Technical Support. Please see the section titled "Placement of this manual. Data transfer is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the...
... Performance" in your Wireless Networking Hardware for 4 the Adapter to connect to the router. Other factors that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in this User Manual. 5 If issues persist even at close range, please contact MyEssentials 6 Technical Support. Please see the section titled "Placement of this manual. Data transfer is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the...
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... close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. Step 2 Click on the network status icon in this manual. It's essential to know which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between 100 to using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility. If issues persist even at close the window. There are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point...
... close range, please contact MyEssentials Technical Support. Step 2 Click on the network status icon in this manual. It's essential to know which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between 100 to using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility. If issues persist even at close the window. There are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point...