TRENDnet TEW-429UF Operation & User’s Manual

tional copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Copyright 2005 Version 1.0 (July, 2005) Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark recognition All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that • to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device was tested for typical by stander conditions that may occur during use. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 1.5 cm must be main- tained between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna. U-MEDIA declares that TEW-429UF, (FCC ID: S9ZTEW429UF) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ- ment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Getting Started with the TEW-429UF .......................................................... 1 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility .......................................................................... 2 Working with Profiles .................................................................................................... 3 Creating a Profile ..................................................................................................... 3 Modifying Profiles ..................................................................................................... 6 Checking for Available Access Points ........................................................................ 10 Disabling the Wireless Client Utility ............................................................................ 12 Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens ............................................ 13 The Network Screen ................................................................................................... 13 Wireless Setting ..................................................................................................... 13 TCP/IP Setting ....................................................................................................... 14 Link Information ...................................................................................................... 14 The Profile Screen ...................................................................................................... 14 Profile List .............................................................................................................. 14 The SiteSurvey Screen ............................................................................................... 16 Available Networks ................................................................................................. 16 Detailed Info. Screen .............................................................................................. 17 The Options Screen .................................................................................................... 17 Options ................................................................................................................... 18 The Version Screen .................................................................................................... 18 Configuring Wireless Security ................................................................... 19 Configuring Security ................................................................................................... 19 Configuring WEP .................................................................................................... 20 Configuring WPA & WPA2 ..................................................................................... 22 Configuring WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK ................................................................... 22 Configuring 802.1X ................................................................................................ 23 Configuring 802.1X – PEAP ................................................................................... 23 Configuring 802.1X – EAP-TLS .............................................................................. 25 HotSpot Detector Hardware ....................................................................... 27 Charging TEW-429UF ................................................................................................ 27 Identifying Components .............................................................................................. 27 LCD Icons .............................................................................................................. 27 Finding a HotSpot .................................................................................................. 28 Accessing a HotSpot .............................................................................................. 28

Maintenance ................................................................................................................31 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version ............................................................32 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility .....................................................................33 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility .......................................................................34 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................35 Problems Starting the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility Program Problems with the Link Status .................................................................................35 Problems with Security Settings Specifications ..............................................................................................................36 Wi-Fi Radio: ............................................................................................................36 Hardware: ................................................................................................................36 Software: .................................................................................................................36

Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-429UF! The quick start guide included with your TEW-429UF tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how to operate the Hotspot Finder feature of the TEW-429UF. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-429UF. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical information in this manual to operate and enjoy the TEW-429UF. It is included for your reference only. The following conventions are used in this manual: LIKE NOTES AND TIPS, THE IMPORTANT SYMBOL INDICATES INFORMATION THAT CAN IMPROVE NETWORKING. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT HAND. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THE CAUTION SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO SITUATIONS THAT MAY DEGRADE YOUR NETWORKING EXPERIENCE OR COMPROMISE YOUR SECURITY. NOTE

function in a USB portable form factor enclosure. Furthermore, the TEW-429UF features user friendly automatic WLAN driver/utility installation. When you plug-in the TEW-429UF to the USB port of your laptop or desktop computer at the first time, Windows (2000, XP) will automatically pop-up auto-run dialog and start driver/utility installation. The users can really benefit from the all-in-one advantage. Working as an USB flash disk, the TEW-429UF contains two disk partitions at default. One of the partitions is emulated as a CD-ROM drive that contains WLAN adapter driver/utility and it is configured to read only (write protected) area. The other is configured for normal flash disk usage. This two partitions share the total memory of 512MB. Overview of the Wireless Client Utility The Wireless Client Utility is included on the adapter. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide. * Please note: Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions (20MB is reserved for User’s Guide and Driver Utility) and thus is not available for data storage. Please see User’s Guide for detail. When the TEW-429UF is installed, it is configured to automatically load when you start your computer. The utility icon displays in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen. Double-click the TEW-429UF icon in the system tray, the following Network screen opens:

shows at the bottom of all screens so you are always aware of your connection status. A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without profiles, you would have to reconfigure the TEW-429UF each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UF to access your home network and your office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile. Then when you go from the office to your home you just select the appropriate profile. CREATING A PROFILE Refer to the following to add a profile 1. Click Profile. WHEN THE TEW-429UF IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ARE UNAVAILABLE. SETTINGS OR BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ARE GRAYED OUT. Working with Profiles NOTE YOU CAN CHANGE PROFILES WITHOUT REBOOTING YOUR COMPUTER. (PERHAPS WHEN WALKING FROM ONE ACCESS POINT TO ANOTHER WITHIN YOUR OFFICE.) IF YOU USE WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL TO CONFIGURE YOUR CONNECTIONS, YOU MUST REBOOT THE COMPUTER WHEN CHANGING ACCESS POINTS. NOTE

3. Type a descriptive name for the profile such as Home or Office 4. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Choose Infrastructure when connecting to an access point or wireless router. You will need to know the SSID of the access point. Choose Ad-Hoc when connecting directly to another computer without using an access point. You can type anything for the SSID as long as the same SSID is used on the computer you are connecting to. 5. In the SSID pane click Browse. The utility performs a site survey and displays the results. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. All devices must use this case-sensitive name, which is a text string up to 32 bytes long, in order to communicate. 6. Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add To Profile.

This screen reflects the security settings detected in the access point you want to connect to. Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your network administrator for this information. 8. Select the Security Mode from the drop-down list and then select the appropriate settings for the security mode.

profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now checkbox.) MODIFYING PROFILES You may need to modify settings for a profile, for example, if you purchase a new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security settings. Refer to the following to modify a profile. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Profile.

3. Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings. Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the defaults.

Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode to choose from the following settings: Disabled (No Encryption) All data sent between the access point and the client is left unencrypted and may be viewed by other wireless devices. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encrypts all traffic sent between the access point and the client using a shared key. When using WEP encryption, only access points and PCs using the same WEP Key can communicate with each other WPA/WPA2 WPA encrypts all traffic between the access point and the client using either TKIP or AES encryption. Depending on the authentication protocol selected, each client must authenticate using their own unique username, password, and security certificate. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is a compromise between WPA/WPA2 and WEP. Like WEP, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the network must have in order to send and receive data. Like WPA, it uses either TKIP or AES.

Select the Use IP Changer checkbox. This allows you to bypass your existing wireless TCP/ IP settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile. Use DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Check this radio button if your router is set to DHCP. Use static IP below Check this radio button if you have to enter a static IP address.

The number of access points or hot spots for public use is constantly increasing in major cities. Many Web sites report on the locations of hot spots. Check the following Web sites for updated information for your location. • http://intel.jiwire.com • www.hotspot-locations.com • www.hotspotlist.com • www.wififreespot.com • www.wifinder.com • www.wi-fizone.org If you think you are in the vicinity of an access point, you can use the SiteSurvey screen to list the ones available. To scan for access points using the TEW-429UF, refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click SiteSurvey. Remember, you do not have to turn on your computer to find access points. You can use the hot spot finder functionality of the TEW-429UF to locate access points while you are walking around.

3. Select the network you want and click Connect. Or click Add To Profile if you want to connect later. For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen.

You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should disable the Wireless Client Utility. To disable the Wireless Client Utility refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Options. 2. Select the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check box and click Apply Now.

The Network Screen When the TEW-429UF is installed, it is configured to automatically load when you start your computer. The utility icon displays in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen. Double-click the TEW-429UF icon in the system tray, the following Network screen opens: WIRELESS SETTING The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below Current Profile Shows the current profile you have selected. If you have not added a profile, only Default shows. The settings shown in the Network screen are for the current profile. Click the drop down arrow to select another profile. Reconnect (button) Press to reconnect to the current access point. Network Mode Shows the current network mode. Infrastructure or ad-hoc mode. Security Shows the security status. Authentication Shows the authentication required.

IP Address Shows the current network IP address. Subnet Mask Shows the current subnet mask status. Gateway Shows the current gateway. DNS Server Shows the current network DNS address. IP Release (button) Click to release the current TCP/IP set- tings. IP Renew (button) Click to renew the TCP/IP settings. LINK INFORMATION The Link Information pane settings are described below. The Link Information pane shows the network status. SSID Shows the current SSID (Service Set IDentifier). This is the name assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. All devices must use this case-sensitive name in order to communicate. Status Shows the current connection status. Link Speed Shows the speed of the current connec- tion. Tx is the transmit speed; Rx the receive speed. Signal Level Shows the signal strength of the cur- rent connection. BSSID Shows the ID of the current BSS. Channel Shows the network channel.

A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without profiles, you would have to reconfigure the TEW-429UF each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UF to access your home network and your office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile. PROFILE LIST The Profile List pane settings are described below. Name Shows the name of the profile that you assigned. If only default displays, no profiles have been added. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. (The keyword “ANY” means any available network.) IP Address Shows the IP address. Add (button) Click to add a profile. Remove (button) Click to remove the selected profile. Properties (button) Click to view properties for the selected profile. Apply (button) Click to apply changes after modifying settings. Up (button) Down (button) Use the Up/Down buttons to move the selected profile to the top of the list or to the bottom. When in the Network screen, the TEW-429UF attempts to connect to the network at the top of this list first.

Use the SiteSurvey screen to scan for available networks in your vicinity. AVAILABL E NETWORKS The Available Networks pane settings are described below. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. Mode Shows the signal type (802.11a/b/g). Strength Shows the signal strength. Ch Shows the network channel. Security Shows the security status. Refresh (button) Click to refresh the list of currently available net- works. Detailed Info (but- ton) Click to view properties for the selected network. Connect (button) Click to connect to the selected network. (The net- work is not added to the profile list.) Add To Profile (but- ton) Click to add the network to the profile list.

For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen. The Options Screen By default, the Wireless Client Utility configures your wireless settings. Use this screen to disable the Wireless Client Utility.

Let Windows manage this wireless adapter (tick box) When you check the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check-box, Windows Zero Configuration manages your wireless settings. The Wireless Client Utility still shows the link status of the adapter. Apply Now (button) Click to execute the changes. The Version Screen This screen displays the software and hardware information of the adapter. You cannot make changes to this screen.

This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility. Configuring Security When you create a profile you need to configure the security settings with the information provided by the administrator. You modify security settings by selecting the profile and clicking Properties.

1. In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. 3. Click the Use Static WEP checkbox.

WEP Method Select the encryption to match your access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level must match the encryption level used by your access point. Authentication Options are Auto, Open System, and Shared. For most installations choose Auto. Make Key using Pass- Phrase A WEP Key is automatically generated as you type in any Passphrase of your choice. Use this feature when you have used a Passphrase to generate your WEP key on your access point. Manual Input (ASCII) Generate your own WEP Key (4 keys maximum) using ASCII characters (5 characters for 64-bit, 13 characters for 128-bit, 26 characters for 256-bit) Manual Input (HEX) Generate your own WEP Key using hexadecimal characters (10 characters for 64-bit, 26 characters for 128-bit, 52 characters for 256-bit). Default Key Four keys are used for decryption; you have to choose a default key from them for encryption. Make sure access point uses same WEP key.

Refer to the following to configure WPA & WPA2. 1. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA or WPA2. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. To configure 802.1X (authentication protocol) for WPA or WPA2 CONFIGURING WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK Refer to the following to configure WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK.

2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. (Most access points use TKIP for WPA-PSK & AES for WPA2-PSK.) 3. At PSK Passphrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your access point. CONFIGURING 802.1X You need to know if your access point supports 802.1X and then apply the configuration here. 1. Choose the EAP method under Authentication protocol. 2. Options for User Information depend on the EAP method chosen. CONFIGURING 802.1X – PEAP Refer to the following to configure PEAP.

2. Select Inner PEAP protocol. 3. Click Save to finish and return to the previous screen. 4. Type in a unique User ID and Password under User Information. 5. If your network uses a user server certificate click Configure Certificate (see Note below). The following window appears: Use user certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the drop- down menu. Validate server certificate Check this box if your network requires server certification and then select the certificate authority from the drop-down menu. Server name: Type in the name of the server that is used for 802.1X authentication. Server name should match exactly Check this box if the server name should exactly match the name in the certificate. 6. Click OK to apply the settings.

1. At Security Mode select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down menu. 2. At Authentication Protocol select TLS from the drop-down menu. TLS requires both server and user certification. Click Configure Certificate

Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the drop- down menu. Validate server certificate Check this box if your network requires server certification and then select the certificate authority from the drop-down menu. Server name: Type in the name of the server that is used for 802.1X authentication. Server name should match exactly Check this box if the server name should exactly match the name in the certif- icate. 5. Click OK to apply the settings. Server Certificates require a wired connection to the network so you Can obtain the certificate(s) from the certificate authority. Your network administrator can provide on certificate management. .

Charging the TEW-429UF The TEW-429UF is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery must be charged before first use as follows. CAUTION Most notebook computer USB connectors are horizontal. The TEW-429UF should be connected with the display facing up. If the USB connector on your computer is vertical, connect the TEW-429UF carefully to avoid damaging the connectors. 1. Remove the cap from the TEW-429UF. 2. With the display facing up, insert the TEW-429UF into a USB connector on your computer. The icon on the LCD screen indicating the battery is charging. Identifying Components The illustration below shows the buttons and LEDs on the TEW-429UF. Next Power Seek Seek LED Power LED

together as shown here. Fully charged and Recharging icons would appear during charging process only. Finding a Hot Spot Refer to the following to find a hot spot. 3. Switch Power to ON. The TEW-429UF boots and searches for hot spots. 4. Press Next to scroll the available hot spots. Accessing a Hot Spot 5. Connect the TEW-429UF to your computer and open the Wireless Client Utility. 6. Open the SiteSurvey screen and select the hot spot you want to access. 7. Click Connect to access the hot spot. 1 SSID: Displays the SSID of the current connection. Scrolls horizontally for longer names. 2 Channel: Displays the channel number of the current connection. 3 Found: Displays the number of connections found. Up to 16 connections can be monitored. 4 Power: Indicates the battery status: low; fully charged; recharging. Press and hold the Seek button to scroll through the three modes: [S]; [F]; and [D]. Scan results are ranked in order of signal strength. Only lists open hot spots ranked in order of signal strength. 5 Scan mode: Continually refreshes details of the selected hot spot. Allows you to lock on and monitor the signal strength as you move around. 6 Security Displays the security settings of the network: [WEP]/[WPA] security enabled; security disabled. 7 Signal Strength Displays the signal strength (five levels) and radio band: [G]/[B] 802.11g/b. 7 3 2 6 4 5 1

AD-HOC (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). CHANNEL A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel. EAP AUTHENTICATION EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the IEEE802.1X transport mechanism in order to support multiple types of user authentication. By using EAP to interact with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. ENCRYPTION The reversible transformation of data from the original to a difficult-to-interpret format. Encryption is a mechanism for protecting confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data. It uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. FRAGMENTATION THRESHOLD This is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent before the packet is fragmented into smaller packets. IEEE 802.1X The IEEE 802.1X standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless stations and encryption key management. Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server. INFRASTRUCTURE (BSS) When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). ROAMING In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization among other factors.

SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network. Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other. TEMPORAL KEY INTEGRITY PROTOCOL (TKIP) Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. USER AUTHENTICATION WPA applies IEEE 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database. If you do not have an external RADIUS server, use WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (WPA -Pre-Shared Key) that only requires a single (identical) password entered into each access point, wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, clients will be granted access to a WLAN. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the TEW-429UF and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications private. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption. WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 (future upgrade) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11 i security specification draft. Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data encryption. WPA2 is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management than WPA.

TEW-429UF are also provided. The following topics are discussed: Maintenance Installing a newer version of the Wireless Client Utility may improve the performance of the TEW-429UF. Before installing the new version, you must uninstall the old one. CHECKING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY VERSION To check the current Wireless Client Utility, open the utility on the Version screen. In the S/W Information pane, note the Utility Version number. IMPORTANT If you need to contact technical support, you will need to provide the S/W Information. Be sure to check the screen in the utility that is installed on your computer and not the screen shown in this manual.

UNINSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY Refer to the following to uninstall (remove) the Wireless Client Utility from your computer. 1. Click Start -> All Programs (Windows 2000 Programs) -> 802.11 Wireless Network Adapter -> Uninstall. 2. When prompted, click Yes to remove the driver and utility software. 3. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation. 4. Reboot your computer if prompted. UPGRADING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY Contact your dealer or technical support for details on downloading the current Wireless Client Utility. Refer to the following to upgrade the Wireless Client Utility. 1. Double-click the Setup.exe file that you downloaded. The installation wizard screen opens. 2. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next in the Choose Destination Location screen. 4. Click Install to begin the installation. 5. Click Finish to exit the wizard and complete the installation.

Working as an USB flash disk under Win 98/98SE The following flash disk driver installation is required only for Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition (98SE) operating systems. The TEW-429UF works as a true “plug-and-go” flash disk device upon the rest of Windows operation systems, such as Windows ME, 2000 and XP. You just need to simply plug-in the TEW-429UF to computer USB port then Windows will automatically detect the TEW-429UF as a flash disk device. (1) Place TEW-429UF driver/manual CD to the CD-ROM drive of your computer. (2) Run “Setup.exe” file to copy the TEW-429UF USB flash disk driver for Windows 98/98SE to your computer. (3) Click "Finish" to complete the driver copy. (4) Plug-in the TEW-429UF to a free USB port of your computer. Windows will install USB flash disk driver automatically. Now you can use TEW-429UF as a flash disk. Working as an USB Wi-Fi adapter under Win 98/98SE To use TEW-429UF as an USB Wi-Fi adapter, you have to enable flash disk function first (see the above section), then install WLAN driver. (1) Plug-in the TEW-429UF to a free USB port of your computer (2) Use Windows Explorer to find out "TEW-429UF" flash disk drive, then double click. (3) Run “Setup.exe” to install WLAN adapter driver. (4) Follow the WLAN adapter installation procedure to complete WLAN driver installation. The WLAN adapter driver installation procedure is identical to Windows XP.

Troubleshooting PROBLEMS STARTING THE 802.11 WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY PROGRAM PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the TEW-429UF power switch is turned off and properly inserted into the USB port and then restart your computer. Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps may vary depending on Windows version). Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the TEW-429UF (Wireless 802.11 USB Network Adapter) and install the driver. Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click Device Manager. Verify the status of the TEW-429UF (Wireless 802.11 USB Network Adapter) under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the Windows version). Windows does not auto-detect the TEW-429UF. Install the TEW-429UF in another computer. If the error persists, there may be a hardware problem. In this case, please contact your local dealer for support. PROBLEMS WITH THE LINK STATUS PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The link quality and/or signal strength is poor all the time from the status bar. Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site Survey screen. Change the channel used by your AP. Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the transmission range. There may be too much radio interference (for example microwave or another AP using the same channel) around your wireless network. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SETTINGS “Disconnected” (meaning authentication failure) Shown in the Status Bar Make sure your AP/Router has the same setting as your client adapter and follow AP/Router’s security settings. LED PWR and LINK are on but cannot receive or sending data and connect to network Make sure your AP/Router has the same setting as your client adapter and follow AP/Router’s security settings.

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The TEW-429UF computer cannot communicate with the other computer. Make sure you are connected to the network. Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. Make sure the TEW-429UF computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high. Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key. Verify the settings in the Profile Security Settings screen. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on. Make sure the TEW-429UF computer and the peer computer(s) are using the same SSID and channel. Make sure that the computer and the peer computer(s) share the same security option and key. Change the wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high.

Specifications KEY FEATURES 1. Compact, light weight size with friendly user interface. 2. Function Hotspot Finder and USB 2.0 high speed flash drive in an enclosure. 3. Support USB 2.0 high speed and backward compatible with USB 1.1 4. Support LCD screen with complete site survey information: Signal Strength, Security & Encryption, Operation Channel, Radio Band, and SSID. 5. Support up to 300 times continuous scanning. 6. Support 2.4GHz 802.11b/g standard. 7. Built-in rechargeable battery with auto-charging through USB host port. 8. Support WLAN driver auto-run function for Win 2000, XP. 9. USB flash drive OS compatibility: No driver required: Windows 2000, XP, ME, Mac OS 9.x above, Linux 2.4 above Driver required: Windows 98/98SE 10. Efficiency: Read speed: 9MB Write speed: 8MB WI-FI RADIO: 802.11 b 802.11 g Frequency 2.412~2.484 GHz 2.412~2.484 GHz Modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK (DSSS) OFDM with BPSK, SPSK, 16/64 QAM sub-carrier Data Rate 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps Output Power (Typical) 18 dBm @ 11 Mbps 15 dBm @ 54 Mbps Receiving Sensitivity (Typical) -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps -72 dBm @ 54 Mbps HAREWARE z Host interface: USB 2.0 high speed device port z One LCD screen z Two LED indications z One power switch z Two push buttons: SCAN, NEXT z One rechargeable battery: 180 mAh z Power Consumption: 470 mA (max.) SOFTWARE: z Support Windows XP, 2K, ME & 98SE driver z Support Windows-based Wireless LAN monitor utility z Compatible with Windows Zero Configuration z Supports 64-bit, 128-bit, 256-bit WEP (Manual type-in & Passphrase) z Supports WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2 z Supports EAP-TLS, and EAP-PEAP authentication

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