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Super USB Antenna 3

1. InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wiza ead to begin installahon 6 When the computer has finished installing the driver click Finish to exit the setup and begin using your antenna Ralink Wireless LAN instaliShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InctatS held Wizard hae successtully installed Ralink Wireless LAI at w7z amp d Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 5 Windows 2000 7 Installation 7 Connect the USB cable between the Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 and your computer s USB port If you have two USB ports available both connectors can be plugged in for better performance If you only have one USB port available the antenna will still work well USB cables plug in just one way and should not be forced in Note When connecting the USB cable to the Super USB WiFi Antenna be sure that it is tightly connected and that there is no gap between For Outdoor Use We recommend using the supplied rubber grommet between the antenna and the cable to protect the antenna connector from weather Connecting to a WiFi Site Access the built in Windows wireless utility using the icon that shows up in the clock taskbar For each Windows operating system the utility works differently Please fol low the directions below Windows XP 1 Left click the icon below A small window will appear titled Wireless Netw
2. click Continue Welcome to the USB Wireless Utility Leopard Installer After natal and restart you have to conhgure chs Pilerface in Network Fane of System Preferences before you can use rhe Wireless USB acaprer Co Back 6 When the Destination Select screen appears click Continue Select a Destination How do you want to install this software Install for all users of this machine installing this software requires 5 5 MB of space You have chosen to install this software for all users of this machine O Castes Er L 7 When the Installation Type screen appears click Install Page 8 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Mac OS 10 3 10 6 Installation Standard install on Diamond This will take 5 5 MB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software for all users of this computer Cama Cosa 4 8 When prompted enter your Name and Password Case ite 10 When the Summary screen appears click Restart Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 9 Mac OS 10 3 10 6 Installation Note During Restart a Updating Boot Caches screen will appear Click OK and the restart will continue 11 when the computer is fully powered on plug in the Super WiFi USB Antenna into your computer s USB port If you have two USB ports available
3. C CRAINE Super USB WIFI Antenna 3 QUICK START GUIDE PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Table of Contents BIO CGE ON pe a E E 2 Included Contents s sssssunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 Specifications ssssmsumsisssussossnss sankenonenskntnsns NN H R ERNA NA NORNAN ES 3 Introduction to Software Installation ss s s gt 3 Windows 2000 7 Installation sssss ss 1220222220200 2000 4 Mac OS 10 3 10 5 Installation sss ssss sss sss rsenrrennnnnn 8 WIFI TIDS acetate EA 13 FAQs and WiFi Troubleshooting sssss s1 2 12222222022 14 FCC Interference Statement and Safety Instructions 15 Warranty Information csssssssssssssceceeseeesenseseeesseessneeees 16 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 To ensure many years of service please read this manual carefully Included Contents USB Antenna Software CD 15 USB cable Suction Cups 2 Hook and Loop Mounting Strip Cable Tie Rubber Grommets 2 Lanyard Copyright 2011 by C Crane Company Inc Fortuna CA 95540 Phone 1 800 522 8863 Web ccrane com All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced in any form or means whatsoever without permission in writing from C Crane Company Inc Page 2 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Specifications Compatability e Windo
4. bon section around or hang it on the object Both sections of the Lanyard detach for easy installation and re moval For smooth surfaces like a window or back of a laptop screen use the supplied Suction Cups Slide the suction cups onto the antenna and dampen the cup portion before application For a porous wall or shelf you can use the sticky Hook and Loop material Attach one piece to the antenna and the other to the mounting surface Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 13 FAQs and WiFi Troubleshooting Q My computer is not showing that the antenna is plugged in What is wrong A Check the connection between the antenna and the cable to be sure they are tightly connected Q My software shows that the antenna is connected but when I try to use my internet browser I am un able to view anything What should do A You may not have a strong enough WiFi connection Successful connection to a wireless network usually requires a minimum of 2 bars of signal If the signal is low you can try relocating or repositioning the an tenna with a better line of sight view to the WiFi source Q I purchased the USB WiFi Antenna and when it is hooked up it does not improve my WiFi reception Is there something I can do to make it work better A Be sure that the antenna is positioned vertically in the center of the window if the WiFi source is outside your location Using the optional 30ft accessory cable you can mount your antenna outsid
5. both con nectors can be plugged in for better performance If you only have one USB port available the antenna will still work well USB cables plug in just one way and should not be forced in Note When connecting the USB cable to the Super USB WiFi Antenna be sure that it is tightly connected and that there is no gap between For Outdoor Use We recommend using the supplied rubber grommet between the antenna and the cable to protect the antenna connector from weather 12 MAC OS 10 5 and MAC OS 10 6 users Click Net work Preferences and then click Apply to ac tivate the antenna Ethernet 1 Xx Connecte Yr Status Cable Unplugged th mh The cable for USB Ethernet en3 is not fr G0 plugged in Otome Y Configure Using DHCP FA IP 3 e USS Et et en2 gt Address Subnet Mask Router ONS Server Search Domains Advanced v Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert CED MAC OS 10 3 and 10 4 users Go to the System Preferences panel and then click Network A message displays New Port Detected Click OK and then click Apply to activate the antenna a New Port Detected A ww A new network port has been detected Ethernet Adaptor en6 Please verify that it is configured correctly then press Apply Now to activate it UE Page 10 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Mac OS 10 3 10 6 Insta
6. cally in the center of a window It is best to place it in a win dow that is facing the WiFi source Obstructions be tween the source of the WiFi signal and the antenna will greatly reduce the effective WiFi range Receiving a better signal with the antenna mounted outside For an even better signal place the antenna outside where it is not inhibited by walls or windows It is best to place the antenna as high as possible and at least 3ft away from metal objects There is also an optional 30ft cable available at www ccrane com SPC which will allow you to place the antenna in a farther location Be sure to use the rubber grommet between the antenna and the cable to protect the connection from weather Receiving an inside signal from within the same building If the WiFi source is located on the same floor orient the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically If the WiFi source is located on a floor above or below it may be necessary to adjust the angle of the antenna to receive in the direction of WiFi source Mounting Options Supplied with the antenna are mounting options for most situations For mounting on a vertical pole use the Cable Tie Place it around the narrowest part of the an tenna near the middle to secure it to the pole For mounting on a horizontal tree branch clothes line or other object use the supplied Lanyard Loop the small section through the hole at the top of the antenna Loop the larger rib
7. ce received in cluding interface that may cause undesired opera tion This equipment generates uses and can radi ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications How ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CAUTION 1 To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance re quirements a separation distance of 20 cm about 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons 2 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 15 Warranty Information One Year Limited Warranty C Crane Company Inc warrants this pro
8. duct to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of one year from the date of original purchase on parts and labor Should service be necessary for any reason due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period C Crane Company Inc at its sole discretion will repair or re place the defective merchandise at no charge upon receipt of this item at its service cen ter with a copy of proof of date of purchase The consumer purchaser is responsible for shipping the unit to C Crane Company Inc s service center In order to obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty or any implied war ranty the consumer purchaser must 1 Carefully pack the unit in the original packing cartons or a suitable well padded corru gated box 2 Call 1 800 522 8863 for a Return Authorization RA number and mark the RA num ber on the outside of the packing carton Also enclose a copy of proof of date of pur chase and a note describing your specific problem 3 Ship the unit insured for full retail value via Parcel Post or a common carrier of your choice NOTE This warranty does not cover A Antennas that have been misused neglected or damaged by accident B Antennas that have been opened repaired or altered by persons other than C Crane Company Inc This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and Canada and extends only to the original consumer purc
9. e able to access the internet using your default web browser Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 11 Mac OS 10 3 10 6 Installation essio 1 37 28 BE 88 38t ccrane 00 17 CS 42 54 0 2WIRE367 00 0D 72 B9 07 0 cci 68 7F 74 22 81 3 cindy 00 26 F2 18 E8 e 2WIRESS7 00 24 56 4F 34 D ap123 00 16 86 9E 1 2 201 7667 00 24 37 A8 38 8 2WiRE939 00 25 3C CC AS E TOWNSCHOOL 00 1F 33 FB BE S 00 09 5B8 AA D7 7 N OAS BRP Ba NM m Creating a Profile We recommend that you create a profile for your wireless connection so that you will not need to re enter your net work information every time your computer is turned on To get started click your desired SSID from the Site Survey list then click Add Profile You will need to re enter your wireless security key again then click OK 1 37 28 B8 88 8t ccrane 00 17 CS 42 54 0 2WiRE367 00 0D 72 89 07 0 cci 68 7F 74 22 81 3 cindy 00 26 F2 18 8 E 2WIRE8S7 00 24 S6 4F 34 D ap123 00 16 86 9E S1 2 5201 7667 00 24 37 A8 38 8 2WiRE939 00 25 3C CC AS E TOWNSCHOOL 00 1F 33 FB BE S 00 09 5B AA D7 7 5 Once your profile is complete you can activate it by selecting it from the Profile tab and then click Connect Page 12 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 WiFi Tips For more WiFi Tips see the C Crane web site at www ccrane com US3 1 Receiving an outside signal while inside a building Place the Super USB WiFi Antenna oriented verti
10. e and up high for best reception Visit www ccrane com SPC for more information or to purchase the 30ft cable Q Is there a location on the web to download another copy of the software CD A Yes see the C Crane web site at this address www ccrane com US3 Q Which side front or back faces the window when using the suction cups A It s up to you The Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 is omni directional and so it can receive the signal from any direction Q My computer has an internal WiFi antenna do need to disable it before installing the software and the Super USB WiFi Antenna A It is not required but if both WiFi connections are going at the same time it will require more power from your computer and create extra heat Usually there is a button switch or key on a laptop that dis ables the built in WiFi device For more troubleshooting and FAQs see the C Crane web site at www ccrane com US3 Page 14 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 FCC Interference Statement and Safety 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 FCC Rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interface and 2 This device must accept any interfa
11. haser Any applicable implied warranties including the war ranty of merchantability are limited in duration to a period of one year from the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether expressed or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Under no circumstances shall C Crane Company Inc be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damage therefore these restrictions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state Copyright 2011 C Crane Company Inc All rights reserved FCC ID TKZAWUHN2405 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CON DITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFER ENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RE CEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION
12. llation Connecting to a WiFi Site 1 From the dock click the Ralink icon to activate the WLan utility or find it in the Applications Utilities menu 2 Select your desired WiFi network from the Site Survey list then click Connect 00 0D 72 89 07 0 99 Infrastructure 00 23 69 C8 88 9 26 Infrastructure 68 7F 74 22 81 3 Infrastructure 00 26 F2 18 EB E lt Infrastructure 00 14 6C E0 E9 2 Infrastructure 00 24 56 4F 34 D Infrastructure 00 24 93 32 2F E Infrastructure 00 24 37 A8 3B 8 Infrastructure 00 25 3C CC AS5 E Infrastructure 00 1D 5A 2C 67 Infrastructure 00 16 86 F5 AC 1 Infrastructure 00 09 5B AA D7 7 Infrastructure 00 17 C5 42 54 0 Infrastructure 00 24 B2 F9 E B 0 Infrastructure 3 If the selected network requires a WPA security key enter it into the corresponding space If your network requires a WEP key then enter it into the space after Key 1 Hexadecimal Then click OK E 10D Wireless Utility _ z i Retenecanon tern Authentication Type WPA PSK A Encryption Type TKIP l WPA Pre Shared Key WEP SETTING n om n Pe Key 1 Hexadecimal Key 2 Hexadecimal JKey 3 Hexadecimal _ Key 4 Hexadecimal baka CANCE Connected lt gt linksys SCAN IRONS ADD more 4 When you are successfully connected to the wire less site a handshake icon will appear in the first column next to your SSID network name At this point you will b
13. ork Connection Status ge 12 22 PM Note If there are more than one wireless icon that ap pear in this area hover your cursor over each icon and choose the one with highest number after Wireless Con nection example Wireless Connection 2 2 Left click View Wireless Networks 3 Left click the network of your choice from the list then left click Connect Note If the network site shows Security enable wireless network you are required to enter the correct key to make a successful connection If the network site shows Unsecured Wireless Network then you will not need to enter a key before connecting Successful connection to a wireless network usually requires a minimum of 2 bars of signal 4 Once you are connected you will be able to access the internet using your default web browser Page 6 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Windows 2000 7 Installation Windows Vista 1 Left click the icon below A small window will appear titled Wireless Network Connection Status RG ifs 4 42 PM 2 Left click Connect to a Network 3 Left click the network of your choice from the list then left click Connect Note If the network site shows Security enable wireless network you are required to enter the correct key to make a successful connection If the network site shows Unsecured Wireless Network then you will not need to enter a key before connecting Successful connection to a wireless net
14. s disk drive The setup software should start automatically after a few seconds 2 When the first screen appears click Driver Instal lation Compact 802 11b g n Wireless USB Dongle 1T1R Driver Installation 3 When the License Agreement screen appears click I accept the terms then click Next SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT gt AES and intemational beaties as well as other intellectual property laws and weaties The SOFTWARE it fcensed not sold 1 GRANT pee a wy stereo pont he oh a sed nip pn a tights Installation and may install and use an unlimited number of copies of the SDFIWARE PRODUCT Reproduction and Distribution You may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided that each copy shall be a tue and copy including all copyright and trademark notices kr deg eae is EULA Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be distributed as a standalone product own product v 4 When the Setup Type screen appears click Install driver only then click Next Note Installing the Driver Only is the easiest way to use your antenna We recommend that only advanced users and Windows 2000 users install the Ralink WLAN Utility For more assistance using the Ralink WLAN Util ity refer to the full user manual on the supplied CD Page 4 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Windows 2000 7 Installation Ralink Wireless LAN
15. work usually requires a minimum of 2 bars of signal 4 Once you are connected you will be able to access the internet using your default web browser Windows 7 1 Left click the icon below A small window will pop up showing wireless networks that can be detected 5 25 PM 12 22 2010 P R ez is TO alll E bd Note If you have built in WiFi in your computer you may have to scroll down the list of networks to see the addi tional ones that your new antenna can detect Successful connection to a wireless network usually requires a mini mum of 2 bars of signal 2 Left click the network of your choice from the list then left click Connect 3 Once you are connected you will be able to access the internet using your default web browser Windows 2000 Note Since Windows 2000 does not have its own built in wireless utility you will be required to install the Ralink WLAN Utility from the CD Refer to the full user s manual supplied on the CD for more assistance Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 7 Mac OS 10 3 10 6 Installation Installation NOTE Please install the software on the CD according to the instructions in this Quick Start Guide BEFORE the antenna is plugged in 1 Insert the supplied CD into your computer s disk drive 2 Double click on the CD icon 3 Double click on the Mac folder aa MAC 4 Double click on your Mac OS version we 5 When the Introduction screen appears
16. ws 2000 through Windows 7 e Mac OS 10 3 Tiger through 10 6 Snow Leopard e Linux operating systems e USB 1 1 2 0 interface e 802 11b 802 119 and 802 11n e WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption Features e Line of sight no obstructions operation of up to one mile e WiFi Strength 28db EIRP 2db e Waterproof design IP65 Standard e High quality 15 USB cable Optional 30 cable available at www ccrane com SPC e Up to 150MBps file transfer rate Introduction to Software Installation Since not all operating systems are the same e g Win dows Apple Mac Linux we have supplied installation directions for each type Please read and follow each step of the installation and connection instructions for your operating system Please install the software on the CD according to the instructions in this Quick Start Guide BEFORE the antenna is plugged in Linux users See instructions on the Software CD Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Windows 7 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 Page 3 Windows 2000 7 Installation Installation NOTE Please install the software on the CD according to the instructions in this Quick Start Guide BEFORE the antenna is plugged in 1 Insert the supplied CD into your computer

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