Levelone WNC-0101USB Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

1Your Installation Guide toLevelOneWNC-0101USB11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

9USB WLAN Adapter features:1. High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps2. IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz WirelessLAN3. Plug-and-Play inst

101.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products fr

11A. Peer-to-Peer Networking: An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and the LevelOne wireless USB adapter(s) or our other WLAN device

12B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking): With some LevelOne Wireless USB Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to construct a LAN with access to I

131.4 Advantages for Using Wireless NetworkThe LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for

14Flexible Workgroups and Lower Cost: For workspaces thatare frequently reconfigured for temporarily use such as demo in exhibitions, wireless network

152. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 1. Insert the installation CD, and it will automatically start the setup program for WLAN Utility and driver.

163. After restarting your PC/notebook, insert USB adapter into USB connector of the notebook or desktop. 4. Operation System will detect new device

175. 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 connecti

187. Now you may enter “Internet Explorer” to surf the Internet. Freely without wires

1Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whethe

193. Step-by-Step Installation Guide This section will lead you through the installation of the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter and its software in deta

203.1 Install the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver NOTE: Please install the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver first

213. Please select the applications you would like to install, and click “Next“. To go on the installation, please select “Install LevelOne 11Mbps Wi

224. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog column. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse“ to select the des

235. Select the Program Folder for LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility and click “Next “.6. You will be asked if you wish to add a shortcu

247. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If Acrobat Reader does not exist in your system, the following message will be p

253.2 Install the LevelOne Wireless USB AdapterNOTE: The LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter driver and utility are included in the accompanying inst

262. After connecting the USB Adapter to your PC/notebook, thesetup will automatically start.NOTE: If you are asked to insert a “Windows 98CD-ROM“ dur

273.3 LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter Utility LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter has its own management software, named “LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

283.3.1 Setting• Operating Mode:If you want to connect to an Access Point, please set the modeas ”Infrastructure”. If you have more stations and just

2Table of Contents1. Welcome…………..………………………………………………41.1 Kit Contents...6

29• MAC Address:It displays the MAC address of your IEEE802.11b USB device, and the parameter cannot be changed.• Other information: The Signal Stre

303.3.2 Statistics • The following screen shows various statistics including the Data Packets, Management Packets and Rejected Packets in transmittin

313.3.3 Site Survey • The screen shows the messages of all the Access Points within the communication range of your LevelOne wireless USB Adapter. Th

323.3.4 Encryption You may enhance the security level of wireless network by enabling the Encryption function. • WEP Key to use: You can choose one o

33! Caution:WEP Key needs to be the same for all IEEE802.11b compliant stations.Follow the steps below to set your WEP:(1) Select the Encryption type

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353.3.5 Advanced • The screen shows the advanced setting of the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility, and it includes Preamble Type, Fragment

36• After adjusting the settings, please click on the “Submit” button to save all the settings.

373.3.6 Version• The screen shows the version of Driver, Firmware, and Application for LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver.

383.4 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

35. Specifications………………………………………..…………..515.1 Physical Specifications...51 5.2 Available Ch

393.5 Uninstall the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver If you do not need the wireless connectivity of your LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter

403. 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

414. Network Application This section consists of the network applications of the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter, including:z How to Survey the networ

424.1 Surveying the Network Neighborhood When multiple base stations are up and running in your wireless network, you can use the procedure described

43z Powered up and logged on to the network. z Configured to operate with identical Microsoft Network settings concerning:  Networking Protocol. 

444.2 File Sharing in Microsoft Windows 98SEThe LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter allows the sharing of files between computers that are logged ont

453. Select “Shared As” to open your folder for file sharing. You can also select and define the level of access for your folder. • If “Read-Only”

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 pass

474.3 Printer Sharing in Windows 98SEIn order to share your printer with other stations of the sameacross the network, you have to set it as a network

484. Click the Sharing tab, and then click “Shared As”. If necessary, enter a password.

41. Welcome Thank you for purchasing our LevelOne WNC-0101USB 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. It will be interoperable among IEEE 802.11b standard compli

494.4 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

504.5 Using the Shared Network printer To use the shared network printer(s), please refer to the following process: 1. In the “Network Neighborhood”,

515. 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 Interna

525.2 Available Channels in Each Country

535.3 Networking Compliant StandardsStandard IEEE802.11b Wi-Fi ComplimentHost Systems Windows98SE/2000/MEMedia Access ProtocolCSMA/CA with ACKNetwork

545.4 Operating Specifications Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations)Number of Channel: USA and Canada -11 Most France -4

55Receive Sensitivity: Nominal Temp Range:-1 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -90 dBm, minimum-5.5 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -87 dBm, minimum-11 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -84 dBm, minimum

56Operating Range: Open Space: 100 - 300m;Indoor: 35m - 100mRoaming: Full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell and across access points (su

576. Troubleshooting If you encounter some problems while installing the LevelOne Wireless USB Adapter or you want to confirm whether the USB Adapter

586.1 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

5The LevelOne WNC-0101USB 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter provides LAN users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The m

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 s

606.2 Microsoft Networking ChecklistIn order to run the LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter properly, some network items must be presented in the Mic

61Set up the Network Protocols:• Refer to the picture above—Click “Add“ button to enter the windows displayed below.

62• Click “Add“ and then choose the network protocol. Select Microsoft as the manufacturer and pick “NetBEUI“, “TCP/IP“, and “IPX/SPX-compatible“ fo

63Network Service for Microsoft Networking: • Click “Add“ and select “Service“.

64• Select “Microsoft” as the manufacturer and choose “File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks” for network service; • Click “OK” to set the

656.3 OthersAdditional Note for Windows 98 earlier edition If your system is running Windows 98 first edition, you may use one of the following ways t

66Regulatory Information The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this devi

67USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices, pursua

68Canada – Industry Canada (IC)This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. EU De

61.1 Kit ContentsThe LevelOne WNC-0101USB 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter kitshould include the following items:a. USB Adapterb. USB Cable.

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7c. CD including: 1. LevelOne 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Utility & Driver software 2. Acrobat Reader 4.05 3. User Ma

81.2 Main Feature of LevelOne WirelessUSB AdapterA. Power ON/OFF LEDB. Status LED! Off: No wireless activity! Blinking: Sensing/transmitting wireles