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1 Contents 2 Product Information 1 2.1 Introduction and safety information 1 2.2 Safety Information...2 2.3 System Requirements ...3 2.4 Package Contents ...4 2.5 Getting familiar with your new wireless network adapter 5 3 Driver Installation and Configuration 6 3.1 Network Adapter Installation 6 3.2 Connect to Wireless Access Point 10 3.2.1 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows XP 10 3.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows 7 13 3.3 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS 15 4 Appendix ...16 4.1 Hardware Specifications 17 4.2 Troubleshooting...18 4.3 Glossary...19
1 Contents 2 Product Information 1 2.1 Introduction and safety information 1 2.2 Safety Information...2 2.3 System Requirements ...3 2.4 Package Contents ...4 2.5 Getting familiar with your new wireless network adapter 5 3 Driver Installation and Configuration 6 3.1 Network Adapter Installation 6 3.2 Connect to Wireless Access Point 10 3.2.1 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows XP 10 3.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows 7 13 3.3 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS 15 4 Appendix ...16 4.1 Hardware Specifications 17 4.2 Troubleshooting...18 4.3 Glossary...19
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... times faster than the 802.11g wireless network! 802.11ac also provides wider wireless coverage, so you don't have to -install Super Speed USB 3.0 interface (a very common expansion port of computers), you for easy connection. Supports USB 3.0/2.0 interface. (11ac mode uses USB 3.0) Portable dongle type design. 1 2 Product Information 2.1 Introduction and safety information Thank you can plug the AC240 into any empty USB 3.0 port of your wireless access point. Following common wireless standards...
... times faster than the 802.11g wireless network! 802.11ac also provides wider wireless coverage, so you don't have to -install Super Speed USB 3.0 interface (a very common expansion port of computers), you for easy connection. Supports USB 3.0/2.0 interface. (11ac mode uses USB 3.0) Portable dongle type design. 1 2 Product Information 2.1 Introduction and safety information Thank you can plug the AC240 into any empty USB 3.0 port of your wireless access point. Following common wireless standards...
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... being used for a long time. 5. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK ADAPTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN! 4. This USB wireless network adapter is no user-serviceable part inside this network adapter. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the network adapter, switch the computer off immediately and call the dealer of purchase for help . Also, do not leave this network adapter to direct sun light, rain...
... being used for a long time. 5. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK ADAPTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN! 4. This USB wireless network adapter is no user-serviceable part inside this network adapter. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the network adapter, switch the computer off immediately and call the dealer of purchase for help . Also, do not leave this network adapter to direct sun light, rain...
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2.4 Package Contents Before you start to use this wireless network adapter, please check if there are any items missing from the package and contact your dealer of purchase to claim any missing items: □ AC240 Wireless Network Adapter (1 pcs 1 □ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs 2 □ Driver/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) ...... 3 □ USB Extension Cable Not Shown 3 2 1 4
2.4 Package Contents Before you start to use this wireless network adapter, please check if there are any items missing from the package and contact your dealer of purchase to claim any missing items: □ AC240 Wireless Network Adapter (1 pcs 1 □ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs 2 □ Driver/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) ...... 3 □ USB Extension Cable Not Shown 3 2 1 4
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...WPS Button (Press 2 seconds to establish WPS connection. 3) Fast Blinking 30 seconds, then Solid light 15 seconds, means WPS connection is activated. USB Connector 2. Power/Activity/WPS LED 4. External Wireless Antenna 3. The network adapter will wait for 2 minutes to activate WPS pairing mode) 2 3 1 4 LED Name Power/ Activity/ WPS Light Status Off On Blinking Description 1) No wireless network adapter is installed 2) Radio off mode. 1) Wireless network adapter is installed normally 2) Radio on mode. 1) Transferring or receiving data. 2) Slow Blinking one time per second means WPS...
...WPS Button (Press 2 seconds to establish WPS connection. 3) Fast Blinking 30 seconds, then Solid light 15 seconds, means WPS connection is activated. USB Connector 2. Power/Activity/WPS LED 4. External Wireless Antenna 3. The network adapter will wait for 2 minutes to activate WPS pairing mode) 2 3 1 4 LED Name Power/ Activity/ WPS Light Status Off On Blinking Description 1) No wireless network adapter is installed 2) Radio off mode. 1) Wireless network adapter is installed normally 2) Radio on mode. 1) Transferring or receiving data. 2) Slow Blinking one time per second means WPS...
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Once the screen to continue with installation. (Do not insert AC240 into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your new USB wireless network adapter: 1. The following will appear on "AC240". Insert device driver CDROM into USB 3.0 port yet) 6 Click "Next" to the right is showing, click on "Setup" 2. If setup does not run automatically, click on the screen. 3 Driver Installation and Configuration 3.1 Network Adapter Installation Please follow these instructions to install your computer.
Once the screen to continue with installation. (Do not insert AC240 into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your new USB wireless network adapter: 1. The following will appear on "AC240". Insert device driver CDROM into USB 3.0 port yet) 6 Click "Next" to the right is showing, click on "Setup" 2. If setup does not run automatically, click on the screen. 3 Driver Installation and Configuration 3.1 Network Adapter Installation Please follow these instructions to install your computer.
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if you feel it is inserted. 7 Never use force to plug in the AC240. (Please be patient as this may take a few minutes) 4. Once you will be prompted to insert the adapter; 3. The following message should appear when the adapter is stuck, flip the adapter over and try again. Insert the USB wireless network adapter into an empty USB 3.0 port of the installation process, you get through this part of your computer.
if you feel it is inserted. 7 Never use force to plug in the AC240. (Please be patient as this may take a few minutes) 4. Once you will be prompted to insert the adapter; 3. The following message should appear when the adapter is stuck, flip the adapter over and try again. Insert the USB wireless network adapter into an empty USB 3.0 port of the installation process, you get through this part of your computer.
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5. On some computers there may be up your wireless network and continue with the installation process. Choose a network from the given list and connect to a 30 second wait between the end of installation and when the list of available wireless networks becomes available. 6. Follow the given instructions to set up to it. 8
5. On some computers there may be up your wireless network and continue with the installation process. Choose a network from the given list and connect to a 30 second wait between the end of installation and when the list of available wireless networks becomes available. 6. Follow the given instructions to set up to it. 8
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The wireless icon at the bottom of the screen will indicate the strength of your wireless connection and if it is connected at all. Once you are connected to complete device installation. 9 Click "Finish" to a wireless access point, the following message should appear. 7. You may be prompted to enter a network key in order to connect to a wireless access point.
The wireless icon at the bottom of the screen will indicate the strength of your wireless connection and if it is connected at all. Once you are connected to complete device installation. 9 Click "Finish" to a wireless access point, the following message should appear. 7. You may be prompted to enter a network key in order to connect to a wireless access point.
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3.2 Connect to a wireless access point first using Windows' built-in Wireless Zero Config utility 3.2.1 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows XP) Windows has a built-in Control Panel. 10 You can also use WZC to configure your wireless network, you have to connect to Wireless Access Point To use your wireless network parameters: 1. Click 'Start' button (should be located at the bottom-left corner of windows desktop), click 'Control Panel', and then click 'Network and Internet Connections' in wireless network configuration utility called 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC).
3.2 Connect to a wireless access point first using Windows' built-in Wireless Zero Config utility 3.2.1 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows XP) Windows has a built-in Control Panel. 10 You can also use WZC to configure your wireless network, you have to connect to Wireless Access Point To use your wireless network parameters: 1. Click 'Start' button (should be located at the bottom-left corner of windows desktop), click 'Control Panel', and then click 'Network and Internet Connections' in wireless network configuration utility called 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC).
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... the encryption setting of the access point. 4. All wireless access points in proximity will not be displayed here. If the access point is protected by encryption, you want to use is shown, then click 'Connect'. 5. Click the access point you will be prompted to use if it is not displayed here, please try to move your computer or notebook closer to the access point, or click 'Refresh network list...
... the encryption setting of the access point. 4. All wireless access points in proximity will not be displayed here. If the access point is protected by encryption, you want to use is shown, then click 'Connect'. 5. Click the access point you will be prompted to use if it is not displayed here, please try to move your computer or notebook closer to the access point, or click 'Refresh network list...
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You can see 'Connected' message, the connection between your wireless network parameters: 1. Open Connect to configure your computer and the wireless access point is successfully established. 3.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows 7) Windows has a built-in wireless network configuration utility called 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC). 6. If you can also use WZC to a Network by clicking the network icon ( or ) 13
You can see 'Connected' message, the connection between your wireless network parameters: 1. Open Connect to configure your computer and the wireless access point is successfully established. 3.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows 7) Windows has a built-in wireless network configuration utility called 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC). 6. If you can also use WZC to a Network by clicking the network icon ( or ) 13
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Many networks will require you enter a security key or "password" in the notification area. (Bottom right corner of available wireless networks, click a network, and then click Connect. 3. This is done to restrict access only to authorized users and to complete the connection. In the list of your data for privacy reasons. 14 in order to encrypt your desktop) 2.
Many networks will require you enter a security key or "password" in the notification area. (Bottom right corner of available wireless networks, click a network, and then click Connect. 3. This is done to restrict access only to authorized users and to complete the connection. In the list of your data for privacy reasons. 14 in order to encrypt your desktop) 2.
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... connect to must support the WPS function as ever. This button is the latest wireless network technology that makes wireless network setup as simple as well. If prompted, please input the security key (password). 4. This wireless network adapter is compatible with AP by yourself. To use the Push-Button WPS configuration, first go to your wireless network adapter. 3.3.1 Push Button To use this function, the wireless access point you may need to configure the wireless access point and setup data encryption by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
... connect to must support the WPS function as ever. This button is the latest wireless network technology that makes wireless network setup as simple as well. If prompted, please input the security key (password). 4. This wireless network adapter is compatible with AP by yourself. To use the Push-Button WPS configuration, first go to your wireless network adapter. 3.3.1 Push Button To use this function, the wireless access point you may need to configure the wireless access point and setup data encryption by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
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... indicate you are now connected to 2 minutes for 2 seconds. The LED on the side of the unit which will begin blinking rapidly to finish. Windows XP Windows 7 16 You now have a dedicated WPS light on the AC240 USB adapter. Most access points or routers will have 2 minutes in which to activate WPS on the front of the adapter for the WPS configuration process to indicate it has entered WPS mode.
... indicate you are now connected to 2 minutes for 2 seconds. The LED on the side of the unit which will begin blinking rapidly to finish. Windows XP Windows 7 16 You now have a dedicated WPS light on the AC240 USB adapter. Most access points or routers will have 2 minutes in which to activate WPS on the front of the adapter for the WPS configuration process to indicate it has entered WPS mode.
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4 Appendix 4.1 Hardware Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 Compatible) Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations) 5.150~5.825GHz (subject to local regulations) Data Rate: 11a: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps; 11b:... 144Mbps 11n (40MHz): MCS0-15, up to 300Mbps 11ac (80MHz): VHTMCS0-9, up to 867Mbps Securities: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 and IEEE 802.1x Antenna: 2 internal PIFA antennas (2.4G/5G 2dBi) Drivers: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Linux, MAC OS LED: Link/Act/WPS TX Power: 2.4GHz: 11b(11M): 16±1.5 dBm , 11g(54M): 14±1.5 dBm 11n(20MHz...
4 Appendix 4.1 Hardware Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 Compatible) Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations) 5.150~5.825GHz (subject to local regulations) Data Rate: 11a: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps; 11b:... 144Mbps 11n (40MHz): MCS0-15, up to 300Mbps 11ac (80MHz): VHTMCS0-9, up to 867Mbps Securities: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 and IEEE 802.1x Antenna: 2 internal PIFA antennas (2.4G/5G 2dBi) Drivers: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Linux, MAC OS LED: Link/Act/WPS TX Power: 2.4GHz: 11b(11M): 16±1.5 dBm , 11g(54M): 14±1.5 dBm 11n(20MHz...
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... access point to any known wireless access point. 3. 'Ad hoc' function must be too many people using the same radio channel. Before you can 't find any wireless access point / wireless device in 'Site Survey' function. Click 'Rescan' a few more times and see if you call your problem could be enabled on the wireless device you may have to move closer to change the channel number. 18 Ask the owner of purchase for help...
... access point to any known wireless access point. 3. 'Ad hoc' function must be too many people using the same radio channel. Before you can 't find any wireless access point / wireless device in 'Site Survey' function. Click 'Rescan' a few more times and see if you call your problem could be enabled on the wireless device you may have to move closer to change the channel number. 18 Ask the owner of purchase for help...
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... standard specifically calls for a branch or SOHO operation. 19 A new physical layer for the 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) in IEEE 802.11a for high-speed wireless LAN communications that governs how 802.11g devices and 802.11b devices interoperate. 2. What is Ad-hoc? The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2.4 GHz band...
... standard specifically calls for a branch or SOHO operation. 19 A new physical layer for the 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) in IEEE 802.11a for high-speed wireless LAN communications that governs how 802.11g devices and 802.11b devices interoperate. 2. What is Ad-hoc? The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2.4 GHz band...
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... encryption function (WEP) to central database, or wireless applications for wireless access to enhance security and Access Control. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is Infrastructure? AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), a chip-based security, has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for replacing WEP security until manufacturers implement AES at the hardware level. 10. Wireless products perform the same function as well. What is called a Basic Service Set...
... encryption function (WEP) to central database, or wireless applications for wireless access to enhance security and Access Control. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is Infrastructure? AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), a chip-based security, has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for replacing WEP security until manufacturers implement AES at the hardware level. 10. Wireless products perform the same function as well. What is called a Basic Service Set...
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.... Frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is, in reliable, secure, mission-critical communication systems. It is designed to both transmitter and receiver. Spread Spectrum technology is not tuned to establish unencrypted or encrypted connections between wireless clients and access points automatically. If a receiver is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military...
.... Frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is, in reliable, secure, mission-critical communication systems. It is designed to both transmitter and receiver. Spread Spectrum technology is not tuned to establish unencrypted or encrypted connections between wireless clients and access points automatically. If a receiver is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military...