Nexxt 11N Operation & User’s Manual

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Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction ·························································3 1.1 Product Features······················································4 1.2 Product Deployment ···············································5 1.3 Indicator Description ··············································6 1.4 Package Contents ····················································6 Chapter 2 Installation Guide···············································7 Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface ····································13 3.1 Station Mode ···························································14 3.1.1 Station Mode Topology ································14 3.1.2 Status································································14 3.1.3 Site Survey······················································15 3.1.4 Profile Management······································17 3.1.5 Statistics···························································19 3.1.6 WPS Settings ··················································19 3.2 AP Mode····································································21 3.2.1 AP Mode Topology ·········································21 3.2.2 Basic Settings ·················································22 3.2.3 Security Settings ···········································23 3.2.4 Access Control················································24 3.2.5 About·································································26 Appendix One: Acronyms and Terms·····························27 Appendix Two: Product Specification·····························30 Appendix Three: How to connect with PSP™··············31 -- 2 --

Chapter 1 Introduction LYNX 150 utilizes the latest wireless networking technology, IEEE802.11n (Draft 2.0), and can be greatly compatible backwards with 802.11b/g standards, which multiples wireless transmission range and reduces “dead spots” in the wireless coverage area. Soft AP supported by LYNX 150 can help you establish wireless LAN networks fast. Besides, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption methods to avoid you memorizing long passwords. Moreover, complete WMM support makes your voice and video smoother. Supports PSP™, NDS™ and WII™ connection with Xlink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming. All in all, LYNX 150 is a cost-effective Wireless-N USB Adapter with high-performance and further wireless coverage. -3-

1.1 Product Features • Complies with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards • Requires USB2.0 port • Provides 150Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate • Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width • Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate • Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc • Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networks • Supports PSP™, WII™ and NDS™ connecting with Internet and Xlink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming • Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x security authentication standard • Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption method to avoid you memorizing -4-

long passwords. • Supports WMM to make your voice and video smoother. • Easy-to-install, plug and play 1.2 Product Deployment LYNX 150 Wireless USB Adapter offers fast, reliable and cost- effective solution for wireless access. Deployment as follows; • For staff who requires higher mobility in the office, or who requires to have access to traditional wired or wireless network in any place of the company; • Enterprise or individual who requires often changes in the layout of network cables; • Companies or places which are not suitable for LAN cable laying out because of budget or objective of the building, including places of -5-

great interests, rented places or places for short-term usage; • Companies or individuals who avoid using expensive cables, renting cables or paying rights for access. 1.3 Indicator Description In the front panel of LYNX 150, there is a LED indicator blinking when data communication is going on. 1.4 Package Contents Unpack the packets, and please find the following items: ¾ One LYNX 150 11N Wireless USB Adapter ¾ One CD-ROM -6-

Chapter 2 Installation Guide This chapter is to assist you to use the included CD-ROM which includes the Setup Wizard and the Client Utility Interface. The following steps on Setup Wizard are taken from Windows XP as an example. 1. Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into any USB port of your computer. 2. When “Found New Hardware” system dialogue appears, select “Cancel” to use the included Setup Wizard for fast installation; of course, you can also select “Next” to install manually. -7-

3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and the Welcome screen will appear. (If it does not appear, double click the “Setup.exe” icon.) -8-

4. Click “Start”. 5. Click “Next” to start installing. -9-

6. Click “Change…” to select the directory path, or click “Next”. 7. Select “OK” and “Next” in the following window. -10-

8. During the installation, the following dialogue may appear. Click the “Continue Anyway” to continue. There is no security threat to your computer. 9. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. -11-

Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface This software is for the LYNX 150 Wireless USB Adapter management. If it does not appear, select “Start”—“All Programs” —“Nexxt Solutions”—“ LYNX 150”, or click the shortcut on your PC’s desktop. Note: In Windows XP, you can select the included LYNX 150 Client Utility Interface or the Windows XP internal wireless application to configure the device. There are two client utility applications in LYNX 150: Station mode and AP mode. Note: In this utility interface, Station Mode (Client Mode) is the default access way. -13-

3.1 Station Mode 3.1.1 Station Mode Topology In this mode, LYNX 150 serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to access the Internet. 3.1.2 Status In the Network Status window, it displays something on wireless adapter and wireless network status, including SSID, Authentication type, Encryption Type, IP address, subnet mask and gateway and so on. -14-

3.1.3 Site Survey The Site Survey is used to scan the available wireless network around, showing the wireless network’s signal strength and other information which provides basis for you to access which wireless network. -15-

Connect: select one entry in the wireless network list and click the button to connect the device with the selected network. Refresh: rescan the wireless network around. -16-

3.1.4 Profile Management This window saves the general wireless parameters for different profiles, which are used to connect fast to the wireless network you need. UP/DOWN: To change the profile’s sequence in the list. Connect: To activate one profile. New: To create a new profile and configure the site status and security setting. Modify: To modify one existing profile. Delete: To delete one existing profile. -17-

3.1.5 Statistics Statistics is used to summarize Rx and Tx data packets, including the success and error packet amount. Clear: click this button to renew the statistics. 3.1.6 WPS Settings WPS setting is enabled only on WPS-compliant devices. -19-

PIN： Enter the Pin code and click the “PIN” to automatically connect the wireless adapter with wireless devices around. PBC： Click the “PBC” to complete auto-check and connections between wireless adapter and other wireless device. Refresh: to update the Pin code. Rescan: to rescan the WPS-compliant wireless network around. Connect: click this button to connect the WPS wireless network. Disconnect: to disconnect the connected wireless network. -20-

3.2 AP Mode 3.2.1 AP Mode Topology The device also can serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create a wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the network. Click the AP Mode icon to enter the AP Mode interface. -21-

3.2.2 Basic Settings This window is used to configure the AP’s basic parameters, including SSID, Wireless Mode and Channel. SSID: Wireless network’s ID name scanned by wireless adapter. Wireless Mode: 802.11b/802.11g/802.11b/g mixed. Channel: 1~11 channels provided. Restore Default: to restore the set parameters to -22-

default factory default settings. Apply: to make the changes established take effect. 3.2.3 Security Settings This window is used to configure the wireless network’s security authentication, providing WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption methods. WEP：10/26 bits Hex or 5/13 ASCII support. WPA-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support. WPA2-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support. -23-

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support. Note: 1. The Hex characters include 0~9 numbers and a~f letters. 2. ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters. 3.2.4 Access Control Access Control is based on the MAC address to decide that the specified client connects to the wireless network, or disables it to access the wireless network. -24-

Filter Policy: Disabled: to disable the filter function. All Permitted: to permit all clients in the list to access the wireless network. All Blocked: to refuse all clients in the list to access the wireless network. MAC Address：to input the client’s MAC address to implement the corresponding filter policy. For example: b0000a8cd702. Add: to add the entered MAC address into the list. Delete: to delete one existing MAC address in the list. -25-

Remove All: to delete all clients’ MAC address in the list. Apply: to make the changes established take effect. 3.2.5 About This window displays information about software version and wireless adapter. -26-

Appendix One: Acronyms and Terms WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 802.11 A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for WLAN technology. 802.11a An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 5 GHz UNI radio band. 802.11b An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses DSSS modulation. 802.11g An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses OFDM modulation and is backwards compatible with 802.11b. Ad-Hoc A group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as an independent -27-

WLAN. AES Advanced Encryption Standard BSSID Basic Service Set ID DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is one of two types of spread spectrum radio. The other is frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS). QoS Quality of Service OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RTS Request to Send SSID Service Set Identifier. A 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol -28-

TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol WDS Wireless Distribution System WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. The next generation of Wi-Fi security, based on the 802.11i standard. WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access 2-Pre-shared Keys WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-shared Keys -29-

Appendix Two: Product Specification Standard IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11n Port USB2.0 Frequency Range 2.4GHz Transmission Rate 130Mbps, 117Mbps, 104Mbps, 78Mbps, 52Mbps, 39Mbps, 26Mbps, 13Mbps, 65Mbps, 58.5Mbps, 52Mbps, 39Mbps, 26Mbps, 19.5Mbps, 13Mbps, 6.5Mbps, 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Transmission Power Max. 15dbm Modulation Method OFDM, CCK Working Temper. 0℃～40℃ Storage Temper. -40℃～70℃ Working Humidity 10％～90％RH non-condensing -30-

Appendix Three: How to connect with PSP™ 1. Topology of PSP™ connecting with LYNX 150 2. To configure PSP™ with Ad-Hoc mode Select Network Settings -31-

3. In LYNX 150 Utility Interface scan PSP™ and double-click to connect the wireless network. 4. In Site Survey check “enable PSP™ connection mode” box. -33-

5. To configure Xlink Kai Select “Start”→ “All programmers” → “Xlink Kai Evolution VII” → “Start Kai Config” to configure the user name, password and other parameters as follows. -34-

6. Login Xlink Kai Select “Start”→ “All programs” → “Xlink Kai Evolution VII” → “Start Kai”. PSP™ will connect with Xlink Kai automatically. The following window will indicate the connection is established well now. -35-