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Copyright © 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Ultra Wireless are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Windows 98SE, Windows Me,
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Adaptec Technical Support If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number ■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number. The TSID number identifies your product and support status. ■ The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels,
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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty 1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service fac
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Adaptec Software License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUC
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7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREA
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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
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In this Guide Getting Started 2 Installation Task List 3 Installing the Wireless USB Adapter 4 Installing the Device Driver 6 Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility 17 Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only) 21 Installing Network Protocols 23 Connecting to the WLAN 27 Checking Your Network Connection 30 Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 31 Troubleshooting 40 About Wireless Technology and LANs 42 Technical Specifications 44 Glossary 45 1
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Getting Started This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter. See the Installation Task List on page 3 for an overview of the installation process. This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local Area Network (LAN) technology (see page 42) suitable for novice users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer and are familiar with
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Installation Task List Installation Task List To successfully install your Wireless USB Adapter, complete each of these tasks, in order: ❏ If you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or LANs, read About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 42 for a basic overview. ❏ Install the Wireless USB Adapter. See page 4. ❏ Install the device driver for your computer’s operating system. See page 6. ❏ Install the Adaptec Wireless Utility. See page 17. ❏ Disable Zero Configuration (Windows XP users o
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Your Wireless USB Adapter, shown below, connects to a USB port of your computer, and has two LEDs that help you monitor the status of your wireless connection. The adapter receives power from the USB port. No power adapter is required. Power LED Glows steady when the adapter is receiving power. This LED goes dark when the power is turned off. Link LED Flashes while the adapter searches for a wireless co
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Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Removing the Wireless USB Adapter Your Wireless USB Adapter is hot-swappable, which means that you can remove it while your computer is running. Caution: To prevent data loss, stop all data transmission before ! you remove the Wireless USB Adapter. To remove the Wireless USB Adapter: 1 Right-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon. 2 Select Unplug or eject hardware. 3 Select your Wireless USB Adapter, then click Stop. Your computer stops your Wireless USB A
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Installing the Device Driver Before you continue, ensure that you have: ❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 42 for a basic overview of WLANs. ❏ Installed the Wireless USB Adapter. See page 4. The next step on the Installation Task List (page 3) is to install the device driver. A device driver is a software program that lets your adapter communicate with your computer. To install the device driver, follow the instructions for yo
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Installing the Device Driver Windows XP Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows XP: 1 Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. See page 4. Windows XP automatically detects the Wireless USB Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless USB CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 In the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software automatically..., then click Next. 4 Click Continue Anyway. Windows XP installs the driver. 7
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide 5 Click Finish. The device driver installation is complete. Windows XP automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 17 to continue. 8
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Installing the Device Driver Windows 2000 Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows 2000: 1 Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. See page 4. Windows 2000 automatically detects the Wireless USB Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard. 2 Click Next. 3 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next. 4 Insert the Ultra Wireless USB CD into your CD-ROM drive. 9
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide 5 Select CD-ROM driver, then click Next. 6 Click Next. 10
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Installing the Device Driver 7 Click Yes. 8 Click Finish. The device driver installation is complete. Windows 2000 automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 17 to continue. 11
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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Windows Me Driver Installation To install the device driver on Windows Me: 1 Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. See page 4. Windows Me automatically detects the Wireless USB Adapter and opens the Add New Hardware Wizard. 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless USB CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 Select Automatic search for a better driver..., then click Next. 4 Click Finish. 12
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Installing the Device Driver 5 Click Yes to restart your computer. When the restart is complete, Windows Me automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 17 to continue. 13
