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1. 3 1 2 2 Example to Add Profile in Profile Step 1 Click Add in Profile function Profile Network Advanced Statistics RW gf 48 WPS Radio On Off About Profile List Profile Name gt gt SSID gt gt Network Type gt gt Authentication gt gt Encryption gt gt Use 802 1x gt gt Channel gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt Tx Power gt gt RTS Threshold gt gt Fragment Threshold gt gt Status gt gt AP1 lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt 6 lt gt 2437000 MHz Authentication gt gt Unknown Encryption gt gt None Network Type gt gt Infrastructure IP Address gt gt 192 168 5 60 Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 HT BW gt gt n a SNRO gt gt n a Gl gt gt n a MCS gt gt n a SNR1 gt gt n a Step 2 Add Profile page will pop up i 3 det Profile Network Advanced Statistics IE E Profile List Auth Encry EE A Profile Name gt gt PROF1 SSID gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt CAN PSM TT RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold sienar strength 3 gt gt 29 _Signal Strength 1 gt gt dg Signal Strength 2 gt gt 5 Noise Strength gt gt 0 Transmit Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps 0 005 Receive WMM Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Throughput gt gt 0 025 M
2. Frames Retransmitted Successfully Successfully retransmitted frames numbers Reset Counter Reset counters to zero Receive Statistics Transmit Frames Received successfully 3153 Frames Received With CRC Error 201964 Frames Dropped Due To Out of Resource 0 Duplicate Frames Received 0 Reset Counter Frames Received Successfully Frames received successfully Frames Received With CRC Error Frames receive with CRC error Frames Dropped Due To Out Of Resource Frames dropped due to resource issue Duplicate Frames Received Duplicate received frames Reset Counter Reset counters to zero gt Show the information of Status Section i gt Hide the information of Status Section 3 1 6 WMM WMM function involves WMM Enable WMM Power Save Enable and DSL Setup Witt Setup Status WAM Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt Disabled WM Enable Wh Power Save Enable 08 C Direct Link Setup Enable WMM Enable Enabe Wi Fi Multi Media WMM Power Save Enable Enable WMM Power Save Direct Link Setup Enable Enable DLS direct Link Setup 37 WMM Enable Enable Wi Fi Multi Media If you want to use WMM Power Save or Direct Link Setup you must enable WMM The setting methods of enabling WMM indicating as follow Step 1 Click WMM Enable WMM Setup Status WM Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt gt Disabled
3. Timeout Value gt 60 sec Apply 00 0 0 43 28 60 00 Sai Tear Down Step 2 Double Click and the result will look like the below figure WMM Setup Status Wht gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt gt Enabled WAM Enable WM Power Save Enable O AG BK Li A BE AC VI AC MO Direct Link setup Enable Apply 220 e 00 Tear Down 3 Disconnect Direct Link Setup as follow Step 1 Select a direct link STA WM Setup Status M gt gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link ss Enabled Whitt Enable WAM Power Save Enable O AC BK 2 AC BE 2 AE Mi AG WO Direct Link setup Enable MAC Address gt gt foo foc as 28 feo oo Timeout value gt gt 600 sec Apply DO O0C 43 28 60 00 Ee h 42 Step 2 Click Tear Down button The result will look like the below figure Whit Setup Status Wilh gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link Enabled WAM Enable D WAM Power Save Enable Direct Link Setup Enable MAC Address gt gt lon foc fas zs eo oo Timeout Value gt 600 sec Apply Tear Down BB F Advanced Statistics VM VIPS WPS AP List Unknown AP 1 1WPS O0 10 16 90 2E 27 Rescan Unknown Ubicom_Sample 00 00 43 28 80 20 wd Unknown arvint 2860AP OO 0C 43 28 60 60 P
4. IEF GL Un Wireless PA Exoress Adapter User s Manual November 2007 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class C 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 communication 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 or more 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 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help the receiver is connected 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
5. Display WPS capable AP information The WPS capable AP information is listed in the upper frame and the display AP s characters are SSID BSSID current operating channel device password ID authentication type and encryption type Re Scanning Clicking re scan button performs the re scanning action WPS AP Information Clicking the WPS information button brings up the WPS capable AP information dialog m Authentication Type there are three type of supported authentication modes and there are Open Shared WPA PSK and WPA modes 69 m Encryption Type For Open amp Shared authentication modes the available encryption types are None and WEP For WPA WPA2 WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK authentication modes the available encryption types are TKIP and AES m Config Methods This attributes contains the config methods supported and enabled by the selected Registrar m Device Password ID Device Password ID indicates the method or identifies the specific password that the selected Registrar intends to use m Selected Registrar Selected Registrar indicates if the user has recently activated a Registrar to add an Enrollee m State This attribute is used to indicate the current configuration state This attribute is either Un Configured or Configured Version This attribute is the specified WPS version AP Setup Locked AP Setup Locked indicates if AP has entered a setup locked state m UUID E UUID E is
6. DLS setup Enable 90 Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration 205 About Apply WMM Power Save Enable Setting Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address Ba Se Sle Si lf et Timeout Value 60 sec Apply DLS Status Tear Bown Oo Configure to enable Wi Fi Multi Media If you want to use WMM Power Save or Direct Link you must enable WMM The setting method of enabling WMM indicates as follows Step1 Click WMM Enable Step2 Click Apply 71 _ Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration CoS About Apply T Wh Power Save Enable Setting Direct Link Setup Enable Apply Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Addess F PET Timeout Value Tear Down Step3 Change to Site Survey Page And add an AP that supports WMM features to a Profile The result will look like the below figure in Profile page Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About 72 Enable WMM Power Save Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address Tear Down Step2 After clicking Setting button show Power Save Setting dialog Please select which ACs you want to enable Then click Apply button The setting of enabling
7. HT Display current HT Status in use containing BW GI MCS SNRO and SNR1 value Show the information only for 802 11n wireless card 47 3 1 10 Enable AP Mode Feature in Windows 2000 OS In Windows 2000 Operation System the local network won t be automatically established while using Wireless PCI adapter s AP mode Please follow the below steps to enable Internet Connection Sharing feature first before you switch Wireless PCI adapter s AP mode Step 1 After the Wireless PCI Adapter is installed properly in Windows 2000 Operation System go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Choose Network and Dial up Connections option Right Click your local area connection such as another LAN Card in the same computer and choose Properties FY Network and Dial up Connections O x File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt search pre G Wir een Eel EH Network and Dia Up Connections K o Network and Dial up Connect FG KA EI ER L L A Fen Make Mew Local Area Network and Dial up connection Canmarction Disab Connections aig Sbatys Address Local Area Connection Create Shortcut Delete Rename Status Network cable unplugged siS 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Type LAN Connection Displays the properties of the selected connection E Step 2 In Sharing tab enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connect
8. Internet Custom ize View status Disconnect D000 MOE r Ka Gr GC ml 79 Step 3 Right click the mouse to bring up the profile manage menu mex e i EX D 2 Manage wireless networks that use Wireless Network Connection Windows tries to connect to these networks in the order listed below To change the order drag a network up or down in the list You can also add or remove network profiles Ga Add Remove Kg Move up Adapter properties 2 Profile types G Network and Sharing Center Networks you can view and modify 4 Mi abc Security WPA Enterprise Automatically con Properties Remove network Rename Move up WLAN_SW Profile name WLAN_SW Mode Automatically connect Security type WPA Personal Radio type Any supported via Control Panel Step 1 Select Control Panel on start menu 4 Internet Internet Explorer ek E mail Winnie Windows Mail pa Documents gt Windows Media Player Pictures faa Windows Photo Gallery Music P Welcome Center Games Windows Media Center Search EEE Windows Ultimate Extras Recent Items og Windows Live Messenger Download Computer Windows DVD Maker Network 5 Windows Meeting Space Connect To Y Faint Control Panel Default Programs All Programs Help and Support Start Search pe EO a 80 Step 2 Double click Network and Sharing Center icon
9. RTS Threshold gt gt 2347 Fragment Threshold gt gt 2346 Add Edit Delete Activate Status gt gt APT lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt 6 lt gt 2497000 MHz Authentication zz Open anal St RE Encryption gt gt NONE WW Noise Strength gt gt 26 Network Type gt Infrastructure IP Address gt gt 192 168 5 60 Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 Transmit Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps LULL BREE Mops us Receive By gt n a SMRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Gl gt gt n a MCS gt nra SMA gt gt DIS Throughput gt gt 0 033 Mbps 1 448 AAG DS The Setting of DLS indicates as follow 1 Fill in the blanks of Direct Link with MAC address of STA The STA must conform to 2 conditions as follow gt Connect with the same AP that support DLS features gt Have to enable DLS WM Setup Status WM gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt gt Enabled WM Enable L WAM Power Save Enable Direct Link Setup Enable MAC Address gt gt joo De E E E o Timeout Value gt 600 sec pl Tear Down 40 2 Timeout Value represent that it disconnect automatically after some seconds The value is integer The integer must be between 0 65535 It represents that it always connects if the value is zero Default va
10. gt E 3 Se Profile Network Advanced Statistics WPS Radio On Off About dech Ki Profile List Profile Name gt gt PROF 1 SSID gt gt AP1 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Authentication gt gt Open Encryption gt gt None Use 802 1x gt gt NO Channel gt gt 1 Power Save Mode gt gt CAM Tx Power gt gt Auto RTS Threshold gt gt 2347 Fragment Threshold gt gt 2346 Delete Activate Status gt gt AP1 lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt 6 lt gt 2437000 MHz Authentication gt gt Open eneth 2 gt 100 Encryption gt gt NONE ON veie strength gt gt 26 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure IP Address gt gt 192 168 5 60 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 255 0 Throughput gt 0 000 Mbps ZS Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 Mb G HT Transmit Receive BY gt gt n a SNRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps GI gt gt n a MCS gt gt n a SNR1 gt gt n a Throughput gt gt 0 033 Mbps 33 3 1 3 Network Under the Network function system will display the information of surrounding APs from last scan result List information includes SSID BSSID Signal Channel Encryption algorithm Authentication and Network type as below Sorted by gt zip Channel Sienal Show dBm z AP List gt _Shiang_2860AP Va Do 31 gm e 333 FE s EE Albert 200 Ve Q F 5 m AP Vi
11. wireless networkin range or to get more information i RalinkInitialAP Unsecured wireless network Wireless Network Connection You are connecting to the unsecured network 4P1 Information sent it over this over this network is not encrypted and might be visible to other peole tthis nebunrk Connect Anyway Cancel F Security enabled wireless network WPA 99 Unsecured wireless network APPA STEP5 AP1 is successful connected 1 Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks 2 Refresh network list 2 Set up wireless network For home or small office Related Tasks Au Learn about wireless networking iy Change the order of preferred networks pe Change advanced settings Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more hat Security enabled wireless network WPA 202 Unsecured wireless network AP ve Security enabled wireless network WPA 219 Security enabled wireless network WPA Baron PC AP4 P Security enabled wireless network Connect 20 STEP6 If you want to modify information about AP click Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks SS Refresh network list Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more 2 Set up wireless network For home or small office Relat
12. E Ke HS Hex E ketd Hex L WEP b Bits Encryption H Kepin TO HEX characters or 5 ASCH characters ve NEIE aad cal el ea Ge ae ra ere eee dr ee Kuele ek ee EE Ke KE re WEP 128 Bits Encryption Please Kevin 26 HEA characters or 13 45 characters I Show Password m Authentication Type The authentication of the desired network For infrastructure network the available modes are Open Shared WPA WPA PSK WPA2 and WPA2 PSK Open No authentication is needed among the wireless devices Shared Only Wireless device using a shared key WEP Key identified is allowed to connecting each other Setup the same key as the wireless device that the adapter intends to connect WPA WPA provides a scheme of mutual authentication using either IEEE 802 1x Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP authentication or pre shared key PSK technology It provides a high level of assurance to enterprise small business and home users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802 1x authentication WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure WPA PSK It is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers In this mode known as Pre Shared Key the user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway as well as i
13. Mbps Throughput Tx Kbps Link Quality Signal Strength 1 Signal Strength 2 Signal Strength 3 TT TT Noise Level DECH Gal n a MCS n a SNRO n a SNRI n a Status Current connection status If no connection it will show Disconnected Otherwise the SSID and BSSID will show here Extra Info Display the link status and current channel in use Channel Display the number of the radio channel and the frequency used for the networking Link Speed Mbps Display the transmission and reception rate of the network The maximum transmission rate is 54Mbps Throughput Kbits sec Display transmits and receives throughout in unit of K bits sec Link Quality Display connection quality based on signal strength and TX RX packet error rate dBm If you want to know the signal strength in the unit of dBm select the check box Signal Strength Receive signal strength user can choose to display as percentage or dBm format Signal Strength2 Receive signal strength 2 user can choose to display as percentage or dBm format 61 Noise Level Display the noise signal strength HT Display current HT status in use containing BW GI MCS SNRO and SNR1 value show the information only for 802 11n wireless card 3 2 3 Site Survey When you open the Configuration Utility the system will scan all the channels to find all the access points stations within the accessible range of your adapter and automatically
14. WMM Power Save is successfully Iw AC YO 73 Enable DLS Direct Link Setup Step1 Click Direct Link Setup Enable And Click Apply button Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration oS About Jh WMM Enable Apply WMM Power Save Enable Direct Link Setup MAC Address Bee ewe tes Timeout Value 60 sec Apply DLS Status Tear Down Step2 Change to Site Survey Page And add an AP that supports DLS features to a Profile The result will look like the below figure in Profile page Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel 1 Authentication Encryption 1 Network Type WPA Auta WPA TKIP Infrastructure 74 The Setting of DLS indicates as follow 1 Fill in the blanks of Direct Link with MAC Address of STA The STA must conform to two conditions as follow Step1 Connect with the same AP that support DLS features Step2 Have to enable DLS Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration Oe About 7 WMM Enable Apply I WMM Power Save Enable Setting Jh Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address op fac f fas fa bs Timeout Value sec Apply DLS Status Tear Down 2 Timeout Value represents that it disconnect automatically after some seconds The
15. Z wM Enable WMM Power Save Enable C Direct Link Setup Enable A Step 2 Change to Network function And add an AP that supports WMM features to a Profile The result will look like the below figure in Profile page Profile Network Advanced Statistics WW WPS Radio On Off About Profile List gt Prafile Mame gt PROF 1 I PROF1 SSID gt gt APA Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Authentication gt gt Open Encryption gt gt Mone Use 02 1x gt gt MO Channel 1 Power Save Mode gt gt CAM Tx Power gt Auto RTS Threshold gt gt 2347 Fragment Threshold gt gt 2346 Delete Activate Status gt 4P1 lt gt O0 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel lt gt 2437000 mHz Authentication gt gt Open Encryption gt gt NONE ia Noise Strength o gt 26 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure ert IP Address gt gt 192 168 5 60 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 255 0 Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 HT O 007 ME DS Receive BW gt Dia SNRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Gl gt gt n a MCS gt gt n a SMP gt gt n a Throughput gt gt 0 033 Mbps Mops 38 WMM Power Save Enable Enable WMM Power Save Step 1 Click WMM Power Save Enable Whit Setup Status Wd Enabled Power Save gt gt Disab
16. 13F7 19 26 02 G me Infrastructure RT2561 1 O0 AA BB 01 23 45 G Infrastructure T WLAN SW 0007 40F15542 G 100 9 TKIP WPAPSK Infrastructure Bekin NI OO17SFSAGEAD N G6 T WPAPS Infrastructure WRSTAVN F 46 73 6D N 100 11 TKIP WPA PSK Infrastructure my SSID 0003 7FFED G 76 None Unknown Infrastructure Connected lt gt WLAN SW Rescan Add to Profile 55 Configuration Authentication and Security Frofile Name PRO F 551D Network Type Infrastructure TX Power Profile Name Name of the profile SSID Name of the desire network Network Type Netowork of the desired network either infrastructure or Ad Hoc Infrastructure This operation mode requires the presence of a wireless Access Point All communication is done via the Access Point or Router Ad Hoc Select this mode if you want to connect to another wireless station in the Wireless LAN network without through an Access Point or Router m Tx Power The desired TX power level the available options are 100 75 50 and Auto If you want to lower the transmit power of the adapter for saving the power of the system you can select the lower percentages from the list The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the coverage range 56 Configuration Authentication and Secunty Authentication Type WPA PSK Encryption TKIP WPA Preshared Key Sa Wen Ken Ce Keup Hex HEX
17. File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home Classic View K A Add Hardware e J Device Manager gt Keyboard Personaliz Security Center EI User Accounts s Administrat AutoPlay Backup and BitLocker Color Date and Tools Restore C Drive En Management Time E Aa 6 Folder Fonts Game Indexing Internet iSCSI Initiator Options Controllers Options Options amp A a Network and Parental Penand People Near Performance Sharing Controls Input Devices M Informatio Phone and Printers Problem Programs Regional and Scanners and Reports a and Features Language Cameras e W I De Speech Sync Center Tablet PC Taskbarand Tetto Recogniti Settings Start Menu Speech vd SG e gw g Welcome Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Center CardSpace Defender Firewall Sidebar SideShow Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices Connect to a network Set up a connection or network Manage network connections Diagnose and repair View full map k rg WINNIE PC Internet This computer je WLAN SW Private network Customize Access Local and Internet Connection Wireless Network Connection WLAN_SW View status all Signal strength Excellent Disconnect 28 Sharing and Discovery Network discovery On File sharing o Off Public folder sharing o Off Printer sharing Off no printers installed Password protected sharing On Medi
18. Step 2 Turn the Access Point off Step 3 Turn the Access Point on Step 4 Wait 30 seconds Step 5 Turn the computer back on Step 6 Using the Utility reconnect to the Access Point Step 7 Double click on the bar graph icon in the system tray Step 8 Select the Site Survey Link Step 9 Highlight the SSID of your wireless network and click connect Step 10 Click OK if all the settings are correct 9 What is the IEEE 802 119 standard 802 119 is the new IEEE standard for high speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2 4 GHz band 802 11g is quickly becoming the next mainstream wireless LAN technology for the home office and public networks 802 119 defines the use of the same OFDM modulation technique specified in IEEE 802 11a for the 5 GHz frequency band and applies it in the same 2 4 GHz frequency band as IEEE 802 11b The 802 11g standard requires backward compatibility with 802 11b The standard specifically calls for A A new physically layer for the 802 11 Medium Access Control MAC in the 2 4 GHz frequency band know as the extended rate PHY ERP The ERP adds OFDM as a mandatory new coding scheme for 6 12 and 24 Mbps mandatory speeds and 18 36 48 54 Mbps optional speeds The ERP includes the modulation schemes found in 802 11b including CCK for 11 and 5 5 Mbps and Barker code modulation for 2 and 1 Mbps B A protection mechanism called RTS CTS that governs how 802 11g devices and 80
19. TCP Windows Size Enhance throughout Fast Roaming at Fast to roaming setup by transmit power Select your Country Region Code 8 countries to choose Show Authentication Status Dialog When you connect AP with authentication choose whether show Authentication Status Dialog or not Authentication Status Dialog display the process about 802 11x Authentication Enable CCX Cisco Compatible eXtensions support Cisco Compatible Extensions function gt LEAP turn on CCKM Enable Radio Measurement can channel measurement every 0 2000 milliseconds Apply Save the save changes gt Show the information of Status Section i gt Hide the information of Status Section 3 1 5 Statistics Statistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802 11 MIB counters This page translates the MIB counters into a format easier for user to understand Transmit Statistics Receive Frames Transmitted Successtully 1432 Frames Retransmitted Successtully 4 Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries U RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS U RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS Reset Counter Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames successfully sent Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries Frames failed transmit after hitting retry limit RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS Successfully receive CTS after sending RTS frame RTS Frames Fail to Receive CTS Fail to receive CTS after sending RTS frame 36
20. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of about eight inches 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Modular Approval Statement This device is intended to be used only for OEM integrator under the following conditions 1 The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users and 2 The transmitter module may not be co located with any other transmitter or antenna IMPORTANT NOTE In the event that these conditions cannot be met for example certain laptop configurations or co location with another transmitter then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product In these circumstances the OEM integrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC authorization Revision History Revision History V1 0 First release All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered t
21. for user modification _Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel 1 Authentication 1 Encryption Network Type Infrastructure 3 2 1 3 Delete a profile Selecting an exiting profile then clicking the Delete button on Profile Page to deletes the profile _Ralink Wireless Utility Profile E Set Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name 1 SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type PROF WLAN SW Infrastructure 59 3 2 1 4 Active a profile Selecting an exiting profile then clicking the Active button on Profile Page activates the profile DX Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profle Name SSID Channel 1 Authentication Encryption Network Type PROF 1 WLAN_SW Auto WPA PSK TKIP Infrastructure 60 3 2 2 Link Status In this section you can immediately monitor the current connected link status such as Link Speed Throughput Link Quality Signal Strength Noise Level etc Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey se WPS Configuration QoS About Status WLAN SW lt gt 00 07 40 F 1 99 42 Extra Info Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel 9 z gt 7452 KHz Link Speed Tx
22. the correct one at your preference Profile List Profile Mame gt SSID gt gt Metmork Type gt gt Authentication Encryption gt gt Use G02 1x gt Channel gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt Tx Power zz RTS Threshold gt gt Fragment Threshold gt gt Add Definition of each field Profile Name Name of profile preset to PROF indicate 1 2 3 SSID AP or Ad Hoc name Network Type Network s type including infrastructure and Ad Hoc Authentication Authentication mode Encryption Encryption Type Use 802 1x Whether or not use 802 1x feature Channel channel in use for Ad Hoc mode Power Save Mode Choose from CAM Constantly Awake Mode or Power Saving Mode Tx Power Transmit power the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send the signal out RTS Threshold User can adjust the RTS threshold number by sliding the bar or key in the value directly Fragment Threshold User can adjust the Fragment threshold number by sliding the bar or 29 key in the value directly Icons and buttons gt gt indicate connection is successful on currently activated profile b gt indicate connection is failed on currently activate profile E gt indicate network type is infrastructure mode a gt indicate network type is Ad Hoc gt indicate security enabled wireless network d a gt Add anew profile Edit D _ gt Edit an existing profil
23. the status prompt as below will pop up fraa Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections STEP3 Select View Available Wireless Networks will pop up the dialog shown as below Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks 2 Refresh network list a DL up a wireless muar For home or small office Related Tasks A Learn about wireless networking Change the order of preferred networks jo Change advanced settings Choose a wireless network Click an iter in the list below bo connect to wireless network in range or bo get more RalinkInitialaP Unsecured wireless network AP1 Unsecured wireless network Albert 200 H Security enabled wireless network WPA 99 Unsecured wireless network APPA Unsecured wireless network LO H Security enabled wireless network Connect 19 STEP4 Select intended AP and click Connect shown as below then click Connect Anyway Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks qm Refresh network list Set up a wireless network For a home or small office Related Tasks A Learn about wi networking se Change the ore Pi go Change advance settings Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to
24. you need to use another computer which with Wireless LAN feature to access SoftAP 56 AP In the below example use another PC with Wireless feature in Vista Operation System Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Choose Network and Sharing Center option gt Click Connect to a network to search the available networks e ER ec Network and Sharing Center Tasks Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices a View full map Connect to a network Manage wireless network p l i V e wireless networks Wis A Gay Set up connection or network WINNIE PC Internet Manage network connections This computer Diagnose and repair Not connected Wireless networks are available Connect to a network See also Internet Options Windows Firewall 50 Step 8 Select the network SoftAP 56 and click Connect to establish the connection Sax Connect te Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Step 9 After the computer is successful connected to SoftAP 56 Network and Sharing Center screen will be shown as below Click View Status to see the detail Tasks View computers and devices Connect to a network Manage wireless networks Set up a connection or network Manage network connections Diagnose and repair See ako Internet Options Windows Firewall 5E Control Panel Network and Sharing Center
25. 0 Click the Ralink s icon will bring up RaUl main window User can find the surrounding APs in the list The current connected AP will also shown with the green icon indicated as below screen User may user the available tab to configure more advanced features provided by Ralink s wireless NIC 22 Neatwark Advanced Statistics WANA WPS Radio On Off About Sorted by gt gt SI G i Channel Signal C Show dBm AP List gt gt _Shiang_ 2860AP Kai 433 F Albert Y 200 We AP Eb 1 kan We APPA K e FELE W11 Broadcom Kai Buffalo 54 Kai Cobra ENK Ep ig 76 SE 100 ZS eeeceooeooad P Rescan Status gt gt AP1 lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt lt gt 24357000 MHz lank Quality Signal Strength Signal Strength Moise Strength m zx Authentication ss Unknown Encryption gt gt Mone Metmork Type gt gt Infrastructure Fen Se IP Address gt gt 197 1766 5 40 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Sub Mask gt gt 256 255 2560 Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 HT 0 104 Mb p Receive Bw gt gt nie SMRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Gl gt gt n a MOS gt gt n a SMRY gt gt n a Throughput gt 0 098 Mbps 35 746 MD p 3 1 1 Start When starting RaUl system will connect to the AP with best signal strength without sett
26. 0 Interet Protocol TCPAP Install Uninstall Geo Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected DE Cancel Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Tou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise you need to ask sour network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically 132 168 0 1 255 255 ee 0 SS Obtain ONS server address automatically IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Ce Use the following DNS server addresses Advanced Prefered DNS server Alternate DNS server 49 Step 6 After switch to AP mode Ralink Wireless Utility will automatically pup up The Wireless Default SSID is assigned as SoftAP 56 Ralink Wireless Utility Contig Access Control Mac Table Event Log Statistics About Channel 1 Wireless Mode 80211 BGAN mix D Use Mac Address Security Setting Country Region Code pm 0 CH1 11 S No forwarding among wireless clients I Hide SSID he Allow By 40 MHz Beacon me 100 TA Power 100 EA Idle pel SB00 s 300 Default Apply Step 7 To make sure your Soft AP is working properly
27. 2 11b devices interoperate 84 10 What does IEEE 802 11 feature support The product supports the following IEEE 802 11 functions CSMA CA Plus Acknowledge Protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS Feature Fragmentation Power Management 11 What is Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc integrated wireless LAN is a group of computers each has a Wireless LAN adapter Connected as an independent wireless LAN Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO ope ration 12 What is Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database or wireless application for mobile workers 13 What is BSS ID A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set BSS Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID 14 What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard 15 What is TKIP TKIP is a quick fix method to quickly overcome the inherent weaknesses in WEP security especially the reuse of encryption keys TKIP is involved in the IEEE 802 111 WLAN security standard and the specification might be officially released by early 2003 16 What is AES AES Advanced Encryption Standard a chip based security has bee
28. 7 Driver Version 2000 Date 08 23 2007 EEPROM Version 1 1 Firmware Version 07 IP Address 192 168 10 45 Phy Address 00 06 4F 12 34 56 Sub Mask 255 255 250 0 Default Gateway 192 168 10 1 78 3 2 8 How to Manage Windows Profile Windows profile manager can be reached via connection icon on the task bar or control panel via Network icon Step 1 Right click connection icon on the task bar then click Network and Sharing Center Disconnect from Connect to a network Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center dag mele 12 38 PM Step 2 Select Manage wireless networks eei Ra Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center e 4 Search EO i ges Network and Sharing Center nb WINNIE PC Manage network connections This computer View computers and devices Connect to network Set up connection or network Diagnose and repair Jo WLAN SW Private network Access Local and Internet Connection Wireless Network Connection WLAN SW al Signal strength Very good EI Sharing and Discovery Network discovery On File sharing Off Public folder sharing o Off Printer sharing Off no printers installed See abo Password protected sharing oO On Internet Options Media sharing Off Windows Firewall Show me all the files and folders I am sharing View full map
29. D F ve wm kan Ve g 100 Eu APPA D 7O EE i asus Gu B Ta 09 3 Broadcom Gu B xx md Buffalo 54 CA g en MMs Cobra bo QO w wm v Rescan Connect Add to Profile Definition of each field SSID Name of BSS or IBSS network Network Type Network type in use infrastructure for BBS Ad Hoc for IBSS network Channel Channel in use Wireless Mode AP support wireless mode IT may support 802 11a 802 11b 802 119 or 802 11n wireless mode Security Enable Whether AP provides security enabled wireless network Signal Receive signal strength of specified network Icons amp Buttons b Indicate connection is successful e gt Indicate network type is infrastructure mode D gt Indicate network type is Ad Hoc mode e gt Indicate security enabled wireless network lt gt Indicate 802 11a wireless mode Indicate 802 11b wireless mode g gt Indicate 802 119 wireless mode gt Indicate 802 11n wireless mode Sorted by gt gt Gi SSID Gi Channel Gei Signal gt Indicate the AP lists are sorted by SSID Channel or Signal 34 Gopnset Command to connect to the selected network Rescan gt Issue a rescan command to wireless NIC to update information on surrounding wireless network Add to Profile sia lt Add the selected AP to Profile setting It will bring up profile page and save user s setting to a new profile Connected Network 1 When Ra
30. D BSSID Channel ID Device Password ID Security Enabled Rescan Issue a rescan command to wireless NIC to update information on surrounding wireless network Information Display the information about WPS IE on the selected network List Information includes Authentication Type Encryption Type Config Methods Device Password ID Selected Registrar State Version AP Setup Locked UUID E and RF Bands PIN Code 8 digit numbers It is required to enter PIN Code into Registrar using PIN method Each NIC Wireless has only one PIN Code of Enrollee Config Mode Our station role playing as an Enrollee or an external Registrar WPS Profile List Display all of credentials got from the Registrar List information includes SSID MAC address Authentication and Encryption Type If STA Enrollee credentials are created as soon as each WPS success If STA Registrar RaUl creates a new credential with WPA2 PSK AES 64Hex Key and doesn t change until next switching to STA Registrar Control items on WPS Profile List gt Detail Information about Security and Key in the credential Connect Command to connect to the selected network inside credentials The active selected credential is as like as the active selected Profile gt Rotate Command to rotate to connect to the next inside credentials Disconnect Stop WPS action and disconnect this active link And then select the last profile at the Profile Page of RaUl if exist If there is an empt
31. F 55 88 77 Yes 192 168 0 186 255 255 255 0 Wednesday October 12 2005 9 00 17 Wednesday October 19 2005 9 05 04 A 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 Yes fell elfebabdibl eta er15 52 3 2 For Windows Vista Ralink wireless utility is shown as below There are 6 settings pages in Ralink wireless utility IE Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WFS Configuration Dot About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type PROF WLAN SW Auto WPA PSK TRIP Infrastructure Profile Page Manage the profile Link Status Page Display current connection information Site Survey Page Display the available networks Statistics Page Display the packet counters WPS Configuration Page Connect to WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup capable APs QoS Page It involves WMM Enable WMM Power Save Enable and DLS setup About Page Display Ralink driver and utility information 3 2 1 Profile In the Profile you can view and manage the current using Available Point s You can Add Delete Edit or Activate the current Available Point s Also you can duplicate the AP or set current AP as Default 53 _ Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WFS Configuration Dot About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption
32. Network Type PROF WLAN SW Auto WPA PSK TRIP Infrastructure Profiles Name The Profiles List displays all the profiles and the relative settings of the profiles including Profile Name SSID and Channel etc preset to PROF indicate 1 2 3 SSID AP to Ad hoc name Channel Channel in use for Ad Hoc mode Authentication Authentication mode Encryption Security algorithm in use Network Type Network s type including Infrastructure and Ad hoc Ge Indicate connection is successful on currently activated profile Indicate connection is failed on currently activate profile Add Delete Edit Button Click these buttons to add delete edit the selected profiles Activate Button Click Activate to connect the selected profile When a profile is activated the adapter will be initially connected to the profile 54 3 2 1 1 Adda profile _ Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About m Profile List Profile Name 1 SSID Channel 1 Authentication Encryption Network Type Achvate By either pushing the Add button on Profile Page or the Add to Profile button on Site Survey Page it brings up the profile setting sheet which contains two setting pages Configuration page and Authentication and Security page Default_11N 00 06 4F 33 4466 N 9 infrastructure UNI DD D6 4F 50 1E86 G Bl Infrastructure SMC 00
33. Network and Sharing Center nm a WINNIE PC SoftAP 56 This computer Ma SoftAP 56 Public network Access Local only Connection Wireless Network Connection Soft4P 56 all Signal strength Excellent 28 Sharing and Discovery Network discovery Custom File sharing On Public folder sharing Off Printer sharing Off no printers installed Password protected sharing On Media sharing Off Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Show me all the shared network folders on this computer STs i aS 7 View full map Internet Customize Disconnect 51 Step 10 In General tab click Detail and then you can see the current Network connection details If this computer is successful connect to SoftAP 56 Access Point the DHCP server will be assigned to same IP address General Connection IPv4 Connectvity IPv6 Connectivity Limited Media State Enabled SSID SoftAP 56 Duration 00 10 46 270 0 Mbps Local Network Connection Details Network Connection Details Property Connection specific DN Deseription Physical Address DHCP Enabled IFvd IP Address IFvd Subnet Mask Lease Obtained lease Expires IPv4 Default Gateway IFyd DHCP Server IPv DNS Server NetBIOS over Tepip En Linkjocal IPv6 Address IPv6 Default Gateway IPv amp DNS Server 4 m Value 802 11n USB Wireless LAN Card D0 06 4
34. RODUCT may be distributed as standalone product or included with your own product T lid P jl Insta Shield Back Het gt Cancel I In Windows XP there is a Windows Zero Configuration Tool for you to setup wireless adapter You can choose to configure the adapter through the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool or the Ralink Configuration Tool It is recommended to choose the Ralink Configuration Tool for the adapter Click Next to continue Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard E Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits pour needs Select Configuration Tool Rank Configuration Tool p Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool Instalisheld P5 If you need the adapter to operate with better performance please choose Optimize for performance mode to enable the Tx Burst mode Or you can choose Optimize for WiFi mode to run in standard wireless network Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi Optimize for WiFi made o ptimize for performance mode PG6 Click Install to begin the installation Ready to Install the Program The wizard ts ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation f pou ant to reviem or change any of your installation settings
35. Size Fast Roaming at L Show Authentication Status Dialog Select Your Country Region Code 11 BSG gt gt mon Apply 25 gt Statistics Page Receve Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames Retransmitted Successfully Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries RTS Frames Successtully Receive CTS RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS Reset Counter FF gt WMM Page Add Setup Status WM gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt Disabled r r k Enable WM Power Save Enable AC BE E AC BE O AE B fr C Direct Link Setup Enable Mit Address Timeout Value GU se Apply rear Porn Ah gt WPS Page WPS AF List ID Unknown hzinchu1 00 11 26 71 27 68 P Rescan Information Pin Code 64693945 Renew WPS Protile List Contig Mode Enrallee ke Detail donneri Rotate Disconnect an WPS Associate IE Progress gt 0 EE Delete PBC WPS Probe IE e E 26 gt About Page ic Copyright 2007 Ralink Technology Inc All rights reserved RaConfig Version gt gt 2 0 3 0 Date gt gt 08 02 2007 Driver Version gt 10 4 0 Date gt gt 07 28 2007 EEPROM Versjon gt gt 1 Firmware Version gt gt 0 7 Phy Address gt gt O0 06 4F 12 34 56 MAE RA LINK TECH COM m Status Section Include Link Status Authentication Stat
36. Step2 Double click And the result will look like the below figure Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration oS About L WMM Enable Apply I WMM Power Save Enable Gating Jh Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address 3 Disconnect Direct Link Setup as follow Step1 Select a direct link STA Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration oS About Iw WMM Enable Apply WMM Power Save Enable h Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address Im je a IER S Timeout Value 600 sec DLS Status 7 Step2 Click Tear Down button The result will look like the below figure Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration Oe About 7 WMM Enable Apply WMM Power Save Enable Setting Jh Direct Link Setup Enable DLS Status 3 2 7 About In the About you can click the hyperlink to connect the website for the information of the wireless chipset vendor and review basic information about the Utility such as the RaConfig Version Driver Version EEPROM Version IP Address Sub Mask and Default Gateway e Ralink Wireless Utility _ Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About ic Copyright 2007 Ralink Technology Inc All rights reserved RaContig Version 1 0 18 0 Date 09 14 200
37. The central one is for signal transmission and should be pulled up about 45 degree Please refer to the illustration below 2 Installation Procedure Note If you have installed the Wireless Adapter driver amp utility before please uninstall the old version first 2 1 For Windows XP and 2000 STEP1 Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed after the adapter is installed and the computer is restarted Please click Cancel to continue Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard could not find the software on your computer for Network Controller tig recommended that you connect to the Internet 20 that the wizard can search online and look for the appropriate software O No do not connect to the Internet now IF you know another place where the software might be located click Back and select the Advanced option For Windows XP Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers A device driver is software program that enables hardware device to work with Ss an operating system This wizard upgrades divers for the following hardware device E Network Controller Upgrading to newer version of device driver may add functionality to or improve the performance of this device What do vou want the wizard to do Search for suitable driver for mp device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific d
38. a sharing o Off OOO OO Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Show me all the shared network folders on this computer See also Internet Options Windows Firewall 81 Step 4 Right click the mouse to bring up the profile managing menu Ke af Control Panel Manage Wireless Networks Manage wireless networks that use Wireless Network Connection Windows tries to connect to these networks in the order listed below To change the order drag a network up or down in the list You can also add or remove network profiles da Add Remove 4 Move up Cd Adapter properties 2 Profile types ss Network and Sharing Center Networks you can view and modify 4 Security WPA Enterprise ype Any supported Automatically con Security WEP ny supported Automatically con Security Unsecured ype Any supported Automatically con Security WPA Personal ype Any supported Automatically con Properties Remove network Rename Move up WLAN_SW Profile name WLAN_SW Mode Automatically connect Security type WPA Personal Radio type Any supported 82 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter 1 Symptom The LED is Off Possible Remedy Make sure the Wireless adapter is inserted properly Otherwise please contact your vendor 2 Symptom The LED is always on not bli
39. activated a Registrar to add an Enrollee The values are TRUE and FALSE State The current configuration state on AP The value are Unconfigured and Configured Version WPS specified version AP Setup Locked Indicate if AP has entered a setup locked state UUID E The universally unique identifier UUID element generated by the Enrollee There is a value It is 16 bytes RF Bands Indicate All RF bands available on the AP A dual band AP must provide it The values are 2 4GHz and 5GHz 3 1 8 About About function display the wireless card and driver version information ic Copyright 2007 Ralink Technology Inc All rights reserved RaConfis version gt gt 2 0 3 0 Date gt gt 08 02 2007 Driver version zs 1 0 4 0 Date gt 07 28 2007 EEPROM Version zz 1 1 Firmware version gt 0 7 Phy Address gt gt 00 06 4F 12 34 56 WAM R ALINKTECH COM 1 Connect to Ralink s Website WWW RALINKTECH COM 2 Display Configuration Utility Driver and EEPROM version information 3 Display Wireless NIC MAC Address 46 3 1 9 Link Status Link Status displays the detail information current connection Status gt gt AP1 lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt lt gt 2447000 MHz Authentication Unknown Encryption gt Mone Network Type gt Infrastructure IP Address gt gt 1927 168 5 40 Link Quality gt gt Signa
40. atistics VAM WPS Radio OnOff About Sorted by gt CO 55ID Gi Channel Gi Signal Show dBm AP List gt gt i _Shiang_28 0AP Kai aaa F lbertY 200 D AP Kai kan 6 APPA L asus 11 Broadcom Kai Buffalo 54 Kai Cobra We Rescan als Ep ek Re ek 100 HI eeevurene ee Ech Status gt gt 4P1 lt gt O0 03 F 00 D 7 44 Link Quality IO Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt lt gt 2437000 MHz Signal Streneth Stones trersth 2 Authentication gt gt Unknown Signal Streneth gt Encryption gt gt Mone Noise Strength SS 26 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Tren IP Address gt gt 197 168 5 40 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps EK Sub Mask gt gt 25665 2566 266 0 Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 HT 0 104 Mbps Receive DW gt gt n a SNRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Gl gt gt nya MCS gt gt n a SMR gt gt n a Throughput gt 0 098 Mbps 35 746 Mi p When activating WZC there are couple different on RaUl status compare to the without WZC running 1 Profile button will be gray profile function is removed since the NIC is controlled by WZC 2 The connect and add profile function will be gray The reason is same as the first difference 18 Use WZC to configure wireless NIC STEP1 If connection is lost or not connected
41. bps 0 552 Mb ps WPS Radio On Off Profile Name gt gt SSID gt gt Network Type gt gt Authentication gt gt Encryption gt gt Use 802 1x gt gt Channel gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt Tx Power gt gt RTS Threshold gt gt Fragment Threshold gt gt Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Tx Power gt gt Auto About h h 32 Step 3 Change profile name to what you want to connect Pull down the SSID and select one intended AP The AP list is the result of last Network Par BR SS BB Profile Network Advanced Statistics WMM WPS Radio On Off About Profile List Profile Name gt gt SSID gt gt Network Type gt gt Authentication gt gt Encryption gt gt Use 802 1x gt gt Channel gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt Tx Power gt gt RTS Threshold gt gt Fragment Threshold gt gt Auth Enc ry Profile Name gt gt PROF 1 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure w SSID gt gt Tx Power gt gt Auto sg _Shiang_28604P 000043686016 Power Save Mode gt gt l bertY 200 O0442E82EB9E 0007404D0C7E PO037F00D 44 CT RTS Threshold ellene Belkin_N1_Wireless_261111 000043281111 O Fragment Threshold Broadcom 001018902ED4 001018902E27 NO0C766FC597 DO0A795C08BD 000C43102718 000C43286021 Step 4 Then you can see the profile which you set appear in the profile list Click Activate to activate the profile setting
42. ce Manager ADMIN PSBETIWOSN H Computer ZI Disk drives Display adapters 22 DYD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives SN IDE ATAJATAPI controllers Keyboards y Mice and other pointing devices he hernet Adapter 5i5 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter B d Ports COM amp LPT sees ie Sound video and game controllers fll System devices oz Universal Serial Bus controllers For Widows 2000 11 The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the adapter is running You can open the utility by double click on the icon kal Right click the icon there are some items for you to operate the configuration utility Launch Config Utilities gt Select this option to open the Configuration Utility tool Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility gt Select this option to use Windows XP built in wireless configuration utility Windows Zero Configuration to configure to card Switch to AP Mode gt Select this option to change to AP mode Exit gt Select Exit to close the Configuration Utility tool Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility Switch to AP Mode Exit Gei 10 82 AM 2 2 For Vista STEP1 Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed after the adapter is installed and the computer is restarted Please click Cancel to continue Found New Hardware Windows needs to ins
43. click Back Click Cancel to eut the wizard i Be I CH b a Instalished Please wait for a while during the adapter is configuring your new software installation Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard WH Setup Status The Installs held Wizard is installing Ralink Wireless LAN Installing C Program Files VHALINEACommonsRalll exe el d 10 After the setup wizard has successfully installed wireless LAN click Finish to exit the wizard Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The Installs hield Wizard has successfully installed Ralink wireless LAN Click Finish to exit he Wizard Eet Peer eee To check if the adapter is properly installed you can right click My Computer gt choose Properties gt click Device Manager e P em 2 Device Manager Fie Ki Views Help ee mfa eA ADMIN N7 LGIFKJR ER 4 Computer Sa Disk drives ER Display adapters 4 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers HA Floppy disk drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards BT Mice and other pointing devices S Monitors E8 5i5 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Ports COM amp LPT g s Processors EK Sound video and game controllers System devices H Universal Serial Bus controllers M For Widows XP m ch z4 Devi
44. connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength From the Site Survey all the network nearby will be listed You can change the connection to another network or add one of the networks to your own profile list Default 11N MK LC Unknown Infrastructure UNI D00 06 4F 50 TE B6 Unknown Infrastructure SMC O0 13 F 7 19 26 D2 Unknown Infrastructure RT2561_1 00 AA BB 01 23 45 Unknown Infrastructure SC 07 40 1 99 42 WPA PSK Infrastructure Belkin N1 O0 1 3F 54 8E AD fh WPA PS Infrastructure WRST4VN O04 6 4F 46 73 60 WPA PSK Infrastructure mailt 0403 ZEEEINIM Unknown Infrastructure Connected lt gt WLAN SW Rescan Add to Profile SSID Name of BBS of IBSS network BSSID MAC address of AP or randomly generated of IBSS Signal Receive signal strength of specified network Channel Channel in use Encryption Encryption algorithm used within than BBS or IBSS Valid value includes WEP TKIP AES and Not Use Authentication Authentication mode used within then network including Unknown 62 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA and WPA2 Network Type Network type in use Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Rescan Issue an rescan command to wireless NIC to update information on surrounding wireless network Re Scanning Clicking the re scan button to perform the re scanning action Add to Profile Add the selected AP to Profile setting It will bring up profile page and save user s
45. d trademark notices and shall be accompanied by copy of this EULA Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be distributed as a standalone product Jor included with your own product 9 acce vi do not accept the terms of the licens Instale Please wait for a while during the adapter is configuring your new software installation Setup Status The InstallShield Wizard is in stalling Falin k Wireless LAN Installing C Program Files A ALI NEAAT2860 wireless LAN CardiDrivernetr28 cat 14 P8 After the setup wizard has successfully installed wireless LAN click Finish to exit the wizard Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard _ InstallShield Wizard Complete The nstallShield Wizard has successfully installed R alink Wireless LAN Click Finish to exit the wizard Trieste sei To check if the adapter is properly installed you can right click My Computer gt choose Properties gt click Device Manager File View Help 9 mE HEEE E GO WINNIE PC BELS Computer EH Disk drives ER Display adapters ei 2 DVD CD ROM drives E IDE ATA ATAPI controllers H IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers H 2 Keyboards H A Mice and other pointing devices ER 2 Monitors ea Network adapters Ing Controller F 2 18 Ports COM amp LPT m Processors a Sound video and game controllers Se Storage controllers GAR System devices H GG Universal Serial Bus c
46. e Delete gt Delete an existing profile Activat l e GE gt Activate selected profile gt Show the information of Status Section al gt Hide the information of Status Section 3 1 2 1 Add Edit Profile There are 3 methods to open Profile Editor form gt You can open it from Add to Profile button in Site Survey function gt You can open it form Add button in Profile function gt You can open it from Edit button in Profile function 1 Config Auth Eneny RES GE Profile Mame gt gt PROF Network Type gt gt Infrastructure w SSID gt Pt Tx Power gt gt Auto we A Power Save Mode gt gt a CAM i PSA C RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold ze 73d DK Cancel 30 System Contig Auth Authentication Open hvil Encryption None hi BOs 1x WPA Preshared Key gt gt Wep key Gi keyg Hexadecimal we if key Hexadecimal T ee e Gi Keys Hexadecimal hi an SS if Keys Hexadecimal hi Show Password OK Cancel Profile Name User can chose name for this profile or use default name defined by system SSID User can key in the intended SSID name or use pull down menu to select from available APs Power Save Mode Choose from CAM Constantly Awake Mode or Power Saving Mode Network Type There are two types infrastructure and 802 11 Ad Hoc mode Under Ad Hoc mode user can also choose the preamble type the availab
47. ectivity Once connected access the network with high speed Internet connection while sharing photos files music video printers and storage Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy smooth digital phone calls gaming downloading and video streaming This wireless adapter also provides peer to peer communication among any compatible wireless users and no Access Point required This wireless PCI Express adapter provides maximum transfer rate up to 300Mbps and supports WEP WPA WPA2 and WPS high level WLAN security features that guarantee the best security for users This product is made in IS09001 approved factory and complies with FCC part 15 regulations and CE approval 1 1 Features Complies with draft IEEE 802 11n standard Up to 300Mbps data transfer rates in 802 11n mode Backward compatible with IEEE 802 11b g Legacy and High Throughput Modes Supports 64 128 bit WEP Data Encryption Supports WPA WPA2 802 111 WPS advanced security Supports both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networking Modes Supports Quality of Service QoS WMM WMM PS Supports Multiple BSSID Supports Windows 2000 XP Vista Simple user setup and diagnostics utilities 1 2 LED Indicator ACT Blinking Data is being transmitted or received 1 3 Package Contents One Wireless PCI Express Adapter Three External Antennas One CD ROM Drivers Utility User s Manual If any of the above items is mis
48. ed Tasks ij Learr about wireless networking Change the order of preferred networks Sp Change advanced settings E Security enabled wireless network WPA 202 Unsecured wireless network AP lie Security enabled wireless network WPA 19 fe Security enabled Wireless network WPAN Baron PC AP4 E Security enabled wireless network Connect STEP7 Choose Wireless Networks tab Wireless Network Connection Properties KE Wireless Networks Advanced Avallable networks To connect to disconnect from or fnd out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks m the order listed below T APT Automatic Move up Move down Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 21 STEP8 Click Properties and then click OK button AP1 properties Network name SSID Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication hl Data encryption Disabled pp EE Key INES advanced The keys provided for me automatically This 18 a computer to computer ad hoe network wireless STEP9 After filling appropriate value click OK button And the status will prompt up as below Kl Wireless Network Connection is now connected Cornected to GP i Signal Strencth Excellent STEP1
49. er security than the standard WEP security AES AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802 111 for the security in the wireless network Note All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication m WPA Pre Shared Key The WPA PSK key can be from 8 to 64 characters and can be letters or numbers This same key must be used on all of the wireless stations in the network m WEP Key Key1 Key4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network There are two types of key length 64 bit amp 128 bit Select the default encryption key form key1 to key4 by selected the radio button Fill the text box by following the rule below 64 bit Input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII characters including a z and 0 9 as the encryption keys For example 0123456aef or test1 128 bit Input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters including a z and 0 9 as the encryption keys For example 01234567890123456789abcdef or administrator 58 3 2 1 2 Edit a profile Selecting an exiting profile then clicking the Edit button on Profile Page brings up the profile setting sheet filled with the profile information
50. es Received Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames successfully sent Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry Frames sent successfully with retry Frames Fail to Receive ACK After All Retries Frames failed transmit after hitting retry limit RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS Successfully receive CTS after sending RTS frames RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS Failed to receive CTS after sending RTS frames Receive Statistics Frames Received Successfully Frames received successfully Frames Received with CRC Error Frames received with CRC error Frames Dropped Due to Out of Resource Frames dropped due to resource issue Duplicate Frames Received Duplicate received frames 68 3 2 5 WPS Configuration The primary goal of Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Simple Configuration is to simply the security setup and management of Wi Fi Networks 0 Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration Qos About Channel 1 19 authentic nfig Mode Enrollee MM NE Detail Connect Rotate 4 PIN VW WPS Associate IE hv WPS Probe IE Ww PS status is not used WPS Associate IE If the WPS Associate IE option is checked station will send the association request with WPS IE during WPS setup WPS Probe IE If the WPS Probe IE option is checked station will send the probe request with WPS IE during WPS setup
51. in Code 1 Unknown default 00 18 02 d D 66 64093945 Renew WPS Profile List Contig Mode j Enrollee we Disconnect WPS Associate IE Progress gt gt 0 ELE FEC WPS Probe IE WES status is disconnected I Status gt gt AP1 lt gt 00 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt lt gt 2437000 MHz authentication gt gt WPA anal strength 3 5 740 Encryption TEIP 4E5 Noise Strength gt gt 26 Metwork Type gt gt Infrastructure Transmit IP Address gt gt 192 168 2 0 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Sub Mask gt gt 255 256 255 0 Throushput gt 0 000 Kbps Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 2 254 HT Receive DW gt nfa SNRO gt n a Link Speed gt gt 48 0 Mbps Max F 7 n Gl gt gt nia MCS gt gt mia SMR gt gt n a Throughput gt gt 143 052 Kbps 180 044 kbps WPS Configuration The primary goal of Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Simple Configuration is to simply the security setup and management of Wi Fi networks Ralink STA as an Enrollee 43 or external Registrar supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC configuration method through an internal or external Registrar WPS AP List Display the information of surrounding APs with WPS IE from last scan result List information includes SSI
52. ing profile or matching profile setting It will issue a scan command to wireless NIC After two seconds the AP list will updated with the result of BSS list scan The AP list include most used fields such as SSID network type channel used wireless mode security status and signal percentage The arrow icon indicates the connected BSS or IBSS network 23 Fot Profile Network Advanced ze Sorted by gt gt Gei Channel Kai F K e Kai pe K e Kai Kai Kan We dd to Profile Shiang 28604P aaa Albert Y 200 AP bk ap APPA asus Broadcom Buffalo 54 Cobra Rescan Connect Status gt gt AP 41 lt gt O0 03 7F 00 D7 44 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 1008 Channel gt lt gt 2437000 MHz Authentication gt Unknown Encryption gt gt Mone Network Type gt gt Infrastructure IP Address gt gt 192 168 5 113 Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 256 0 Default Gatemay gt gt 192 168 5 254 AE SMRO gt gt n a SMR gt gt n a DW gt gt n a Gl gt gt n a MS na Statistics AP List VM AA Gi Signal VPS Radio On Off About C Show dBm ENK E i e ES BESSE ee 50 Noise Strength sr 26 7 Transmit Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Throughput gt gt 0 000 Mbps 0 019 Mops Receive Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Throughput gt gt 0 014 Mbps 0 093 ME p There are three secti
53. ion WFA Preshared Key Wep key Ce Keup C kept Kept Kept Hex WEP 64 Bits Encryption Please Keup TO HEX characters or 5 ASCH characters WEP 126 Bits Excmption Please kenn 26 HES characters or 13456 characters I Show Password En 66 Step 3 After the profile is saved click the Activate button on Profile Page to active the profile Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type Security type Encryption type Choose a network authentication method Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network 67 3 2 4 Statistics Statistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802 11 MIB counters This page translates the MIB counters into a format easier for user to understand You may reset the counters to Zero by clicking Reset Counter Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retr e s Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retres RIS Frames Successtullyy Receive CTS RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS gt Receive Statistics Frames Received Successfully Frames Received With CRC Eror Frames Dropped Due To Out of Resource Duplicate Fram
54. ion and click OK Local Area Connection Properties fed es General Sharing Internet Connection Sharing allows other computers on your in local network to access external resources through this Internet Connection Sharing Local network operation may be momentarily disrupted Settings 48 Step 3 Back to Network and Dial up Connection screen right click Local Area Connection 2 for 802 11n Wireless LAN card and choose Properties EY Network and Dial up Connections Z iol xj Advanced Help Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Back search LyFolders 4 AS DEX Ei Address dn Network and Dial up Connections Go EB L adhe ie Make Mew Local Area Network and Dial up Connection Connection p Disable Connections F Status Local Area Connection 2 Create Shortcut Type LAN Connection Lekt Rename Status Enabled 802 11n Wireless LAN Card Displays the properties of the selected connection F Step 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties You will see 802 11n Wireless PCI adapter will be automatically assigned an IP address as Access Point Local Area Connection 2 Properties 2 x General Sharing Connect using Be 502 11n Wireless LAN Card Configure Components checked are used by this connection m Client for Microsoft Networks Ki File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks wii TA Pratarcn agads v3 5 3
55. l st rength 1 Signal strength 2 gt gt 10080 Signal strength mm Moise Strength gt gt 26 Transmit Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Max Sub Mask gt 255 255 255 0 0 004 Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 5 254 Mbps SE Receive Buy gt gt n a SMRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Gl gt gt n a MCS gt gt n a SMR gt gt n a Throughput gt gt 0 111 Mbps Status Current connection status If no connection it will show Disconnected Otherwise the SSID and BSSID will show here Extra Info Display link status in use Channel Display current channel in use Authentication Authentication mode in use Encryption Encryption type in use Network Type Network type in use IP Address IP address about current connection Sub Mask Sub Mast about current connection Default Gateway Default gateway about current connection Link Speed Show current transmit rate and receive rate Throughout Display transmits and receive throughput in unit of Mbps Link Quality Display Connection quality based on signal strength and Tx Rx packet error rate Signal Strength 1 Receive signal strength 1 user can choose to display as percentage or dBm format Signal Strength 2 Receive signal strength 2 user can choose to display as percentage or dBm format Signal Strength 3 Receive signal strength 3 user can choose to display as percentage or dBm format Noise Strength Display noise signal strength
56. le preamble type includes auto and long In addition to that the channel field will be available for setup in Ad Hoc mode RTS Threshold User can adjust the RTS threshold number by sliding the bar or key in the value directly The default value is 2347 Fragment Threshold User can adjust the Fragment threshold number by sliding the bar or key in the value directly The default value is 2346 Channel Only available for setting under Ad Hoc mode User can choose the channel frequency to start their Ad Hoc network Authentication Type There are 7 type of authentication modes supported by RaUl They are Open Shared LEAP WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK Encryption Type For open and shared authentication mode the selection of encryption type are None and WEP For WPA WPA2 WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK authentication mode the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES 802 1x Setting It is an authentication for WPA and WPA2 certificate to server WPA Pre Shared Key This is the shared secret between AP and STA For WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK authentication mode this field must be filled with character longer than 8 and less than 32 lengths WEP Key Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm The key must matched AP s key There are several formats to enter the keys gt Hexadecimal 40bits 10 Hex characters gt Hexadecimal 128bits 26 Hex characters gt ASCII 40bits 5 ASCII characters gt ASCII 128bits 13 ASCII characters 31
57. led Direct Link gt gt Disabled WA Enable cal WM Power Save Enable AC Dk TI AC BE C AC C AC wo _ Direct Link Setup Enable mt CO amet valde FE ol See el EE Step 2 Please select which ACs you want to enable The setting of enabling WMM Power Save is successfully WMM Setup Status With Enabled Power save gt gt Enabled Direct Link gt Disabled call Witty Enable call WAM Power Save Enable m AC C AC pe AC vi C ac_vo C Direct Link Setup Enable FN Direct Link Setup Enable Enable DLS Direct Link Setup Step 1 Click Direct Link Setup Enable MMM Setup Status WMM Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link Enabled WA Enable Wit Power Save Enable call Direct Link Setup Enable MAC Address gt gt FEET TT Timeout Value 60 sec Apply Tear Down Fo 39 Step 2 Change to Network function And add an AP that supports DLS features to a Profile The result will look like the below figure in Profile page Ralli x Bo ma Sa BR dech BB 2 Profile Network Advanced Statistics VAM WPS Radio On Off About Profile List be PROF 4 AP1 gt Profile Mame gt gt PROF SSID gt gt AP1 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Authentication gt gt Open Encryption Mone Use 802 1x gt gt MO Channel gt 1 Power Save Mode gt gt CAR Tx Power gt gt Auto
58. llation and Use rou may install and use an unlimited number of copes of the SOFTWARE 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 true and complete copy including all copyright and trademark notices and shall be accompanied by copy of this EULA Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be distributed as standalone product Sor included with your own product Cancel 13 Click Install to begin the installation License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully RALINE Wireless Utility for Windows 98 ME 200048 Mista Copyright C RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORP All Rights Reserved Thank you for purchasing RALINE Wireless product SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT i protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT lis licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This End User License Agreement grants you the following rights Installation and Use You may install and use an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Reproduction and Distribution ou may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy including all copyright an
59. lue of Timeout Value is 60 seconds WA Setup Status Whit gt Enabled Power Save gt Disabled Direct Link gt Enabled Whit Enable wua Power Save Enable cal Direct Link Setup Enable MAC Address gt gt 00 oc E 20 E 20 Timeout value gt 600 sec Apply Tear Down ail 3 Click Apply button The result will look like the below figure WMM Setup Status WMM gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt gt Enabled wM Enable Wam Power Save Enable Direct Link Setup Enable MAC Address gt loo De ES feo oo Timeout value gt gt Apply O0 00 43 28 60 00 Tear Down FM Describe DLS Status as follow 1 As the up figure after configuring DLS successfully show MAC address of the opposite side and Timeout Value of setting in DLS Status In DLS Status of the opposite side it shows MAC address of itself and Timeout Value of setting 2 Display the values of DLS Status to Direct Link Setup as follow 41 Step 1 In DLS Status select a direct link STA what you want to show its values in Direct Link Setup WM Setup Status With gt Enabled Power Save gt gt Disabled Direct Link gt gt Enabled Witt Enable C WAM Power Save Enable eech Vu A F C me Cl AC Bk AC BE E Bes CL AC al Direct Link Setup Enable MAD Address gt gt
60. n developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information wherever and however communicated or stored while making more efficient use if hardware and or 85 software than previous encryption standards It is also included in IEEE 802 111 standard Compare with AES TKIP is a temporary protocol for replacing WEP security until manufacturers implement AES at the hardware level 17 Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side WLAN series offer the encryption function WEP to enhance security and Access Control Users can set it up depending upon their needs If you have any troubles to configure or setup this WLAN adapter please feel free to contact us Before contacting us make sure collect following information Submit complete detailed information of your problem will help us to provide you accurate answers Model Name Serial Number PC Settings Other 86
61. n each wireless station in the network WPA PSK takes over automatically from that point keeping unauthorized users that don t have the matching password from joining the network while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices 57 WPA2 Like WPA WPA2 supports IEEE 802 1x EAP authentication or PSK technology It also includes a new advanced encryption mechanism using the Advanced Encryption Standard AES AES is required to the corporate user or government users The different between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP WPA2 PSK WPA2 PSK is also for home and small business The difference between WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK is that WPA2 PSK provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP m Encryption The encryption of the desired network For Open and Shared authentications the available encryption modes are None and WEP For WPA WPA PSK WPA2 and WPA2 PSK authentications the available modes are TKIP and AES None Disable the Encryption mode WEP Enabled the WEP Data Encryption When the item is selected you have to continue setting the WEP Key Length amp the key Index TKIP TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol changes the temporal key every 10000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This insures much great
62. nking Possible Remedy Make sure that you have installed the driver from the attached CD 3 Symptom The LED is blinking but the Wireless adapter icon does not appear in your icon tray Possible Remedy Make sure that you have installed the Utility from the attached CD 4 Symptom The Wireless adapter is linking but can t share files with others Possible Remedy Make sure the File and printer sharing function is enabled 5 Symptom Slow or unstable performance Possible Remedy Try to change the channel of the communicating group or move your device closer to the communicating device 6 Symptom Can t find the utility icon in the taskbar when plug in the Wireless adapter Possible Remedy You could enable the function by click the icon of Start gt All Programs gt Ralink Utility 7 Symptom No wireless signal 83 Possible Remedy Move the antennas of the access point or wireless router into an L shape one vertically and one horizontally Click on the Refresh button on the Site Survey screen If the computer still does not see the Access Point and then try to move your Access Point closer to the computer Then click on the Refresh button again If the computer still does not see the Access Point move all things that may cause interference with the wireless signal 8 Symptom If you still cannot get a wireless connection of the network Possible Remedy Step 1 Turn the computer off
63. ons in RaUl These sections are briefly described as below m Button Section include Profile page Network page Advanced page Statistics page WMM page WPS page About button Radio On Off button and Help button Button Section SC Si Profile Network Advanced Radio On Off B Statistics VAMA AA VPS About Move to the Left H gt Move to the Right gt 24 m Function Section Corresponding button gt Profile Page Profile List Profile Mame gt SSID gt gt Network Type gt gt Authentication gt Encryption gt gt Use 802 1x gt gt Channel gt gt Power Save Mode gt gt Tx Power gt RTS Threshold gt gt Fragment Threshold gt Add Edit Delete Aotivate h gt Network Page Sorted by gt CH 550 Channel Gi Signal C Show dBm AP List gt gt Shiang 28604P Gu BG pr M a a aaa Z H F 5 we Albert 200 Vie G F e mm AP Ei D F 5 m kan Ve g CC wm APPA VE g 70 EEE asus bi B 515 M 4 Broadcom Gu Bg 1c amp i Buffalo 54 Gu B xx MM Cobra Vie 9 xx wm vi Rescan Connect Add to Profile r gt Advanced Page Wireless mode gt gt open si Enable CCX Cisco Compatible extensions C Turon cckM E Enable Radio Measurements Enable TX Burst CT Mon Serving Channel Measurements limit ns 0 200 Enable TCP Window
64. ontrollers 15 The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the adapter is running You can open the utility by double click on the icon ka Default TIN O0 6 4F 33 44 66 L Unknown Infrastructure UNI DIN AE NIE D Z Unknown Infrastructure SMC 00 13 F7 19 26 D2 Z Unknown Infrastructure RT2561_1 00 AA BB 01 23 45 Unknown Infrastnucture ee WLAN SW 00 07 40 F1 59 42 WPA PSK Infrastructure Belkin Ni 00 17 3F 54 8E AD WPA PS Infrastructure WRST4VN 04 6 4F 46 73 6D WPA PSK Infrastructure mySSID 00 03 7F FE DHR2 Unknown Infrastructure Connected lt gt WLAN_SW Hen Add to Profile Ralink wireless utility needs to cooperate with Microsoft AutoConfig service in order to perform scanning and connecting actions so the AutoConfig service should be enable beforehand Launch Contig Utilities switch to AP Mode Exit zw Org Ga 733 PM Control Menu gt Once Ralink wireless utility is minimized the user can click the Ralink icon on the taskbar to bring up the control menu Launch Config Utilities gt Restore Ralink wireless utility window e Switch to AP Mode gt Select this option to change to AP mode Exit gt Select Exit to close the Configuration Utility tool 16 3 Wireless Network Configuration Utility 3 1 For Windows XP amp 2000 The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure
65. rademarks of their respective holders Contents 1 Introduction DEENEN 4 1 1 WEIEN 4 t2 LED NC en 4 1 3 Te Ce ET LC 5 1 4 Before SN 5 1 5 Hardware Installation kk KKK EN EN ENNEN EN ENNEN NN EN EN ENNEN EN ENNEN ENNEN EN 5 2 Installation Procedure arannannnnannnunnnnnannnnnnnannnvnnnnne 7 2 1 For Windows XP and 2000 aennvavavnnnnvnnnnnnnannnnnnnvnnnvnnnnvnnnnnnnavsvnnnnvnnnnnnn 7 22 FAVNE a 12 3 Wireless Network Configuration Utility 17 3 1 For Windows XP amp 2000 avravnvnnnnvannnnnnnnnvnvnnnnnnnnnnnvnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnnnnvavsnnnnn 17 SL S N 23 Ja PONG Lese 29 313 NON eden 34 ANNI 35 Sr SOUSSE 36 316 WMM 37 31 7 VPS ee 43 d Se E ADO GE 46 3 1 9 Link SAUS Lae 47 3 1 10 Enable AP Mode Feature in Windows 2000 OS i axannnnnvnvnvnr 48 32 For d s e ICT UTC BEEN 53 d SG ba DNR Ce 1 UU EE 53 322 EKOS etc as 61 32 9 ESN 62 324 StalisliCS a ea eae ae eee ee ee 68 3 2 5 WPS Configuration ER 69 320 ONA 71 AT ADOT en 78 3 2 8 How to Manage Windows Profile snxrrvnnnvrrnnnvvrnnnnnevnnnnvennnnr 79 4 Troubleshooting an anxvnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennne 83 3 1 Introduction This is a wireless PCI Express adapter that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your Desktop PC It complies with IEEE 802 11n draft standard and backward compatible with IEEE 802 11b g With this adapter you can easily upgrade your Desktop PC wireless conn
66. river For Windows 2000 Insert Installation CD into CD ROM drive then windows below will appear Click Install Driver to begin device driver installation S ireless j dl rst fe z t Eil KZ e Manual N ACODE Reader Please read the following license agreement Use the scroll bar to view the rest of this agreement Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to continue F Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard E License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully RALIME Wireless Utility for Windows 98 ME 2000AP Asta Copyright C RALINE TECHNOLOGY CORP All Rights Reserved Thank vou for purchasing RALINK Wireless product SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT ts protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This End User License Agreement grants you the following rights Installation and Use You may install and use an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Reproduction and Distribution You may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided that each copy shall be true and complete copy including all copyright and trademark notices and shall be accompanied by a copy of this EULA Copies of the SOFTWARE P
67. ryption Please Keyin 10 HEX characters or 5 ASCII characters WEP 128 Bits Encryption Please Keyin 26 HEX characters or 13 ASCII characters I Show Password S naa 64 Step 4 After the profile is saved click the Activate button on Profile Page to active the profile Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption VC SI i Si Open Example 3 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Step 1 Choose WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication type Step 2 Choose TKIP or AES encryption type Step 3 Enter the pre shared KEY Configuration Authentication and Security Authentication Type WPA PSK sl Encryption TKIP WPA Preshared Key a C ketd WEP bd Bits Encryption Please Keup TO HEA characters or 5 ASCII characters F G deg WE WEP 126 Bits Excmption Please kenn 26 HEA characters or 136 characters I Show Password Canoe Apply Help 65 Step 4 After the profile is saved click the Activate button on Profile Page to active the profile RE Ralink Wireless Unity Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Example 4 WPA WPA2 Step 1 Choose WPA or WPA authentication type Step 2 Choose TKIP or AES encryption type Authentication Type Encrypt
68. setting to a new profile Connect A Network 1 When Raconfig first ran it will select the best AP to connect automatically 2 If user wants to connect to other AP he can double click mouse on the intended AP to make connection 3 If the intended network has encryption other than Not Use Raconfig will bring up the security page and let use input the appropriate information to make the connection This icon indicates the changes is successful Example 1 Open and Non Encrypted Step 1 Choose Open authentication type Step 2 Choose None encryption type WPA Preshared Key We p ken f kerti MEP 64 Bits Encryption Please Kenn 10 HEX characters or 5 ASCII characters WEP 128 Bits Encryption Please Bevin 26 HEA characters or 13 AS EI characters Show Password Step 3 After the profile is saved click Activate button on Profile Page to activate the profile 63 Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration QoS About Profile List Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption h AY ito MPA PSK WIE Defaut 11N Open Example 2 WEP Encrypted Step 1 Choose Open or Shared authentication type Step 2 Choose WEP encryption type Step 3 Enter the WEP KEY Authentication Type Open H Use 802 tx WEP WFA Preshared Key Hex Hex WEP 64 Bits Enc
69. sing contact your dealer immediately 1 4 Before you start You must have the requirements as follow A computer with an available PCI Express slot At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB memory Windows 2000 XP Vista support A CD ROM drive Wireless PCI Express Adapter properly installed 1 5 Hardware Installation STEP1 Turn off your computer and remove its cover STEP2 Insert the wireless PCI Express card to an available PCI Express slot firmly Please refer to the illustration below STEP3 Secure this card to the rear of the computer chassis and put back the cover STEP4 Secure the antenna to antenna connector of the card Please refer to the illustration below STEP5 Turn on the computer Guidelines for the Hardware Installation Please observe the following guidelines when you are installing the wireless PCI Express adapter to the Desktop PC Avoid placing the PC close to obstacles Obstructions such as concrete and thick walls limit radio signal penetration and reduce the throughput and the coverage range of the wireless PCI Express adapter Place the PC as high as possible The higher the PC is placed the better the performance Adjust the antenna position The wireless PCI Express adapter has two antennas for signal reception and one antenna for high power signal transmission The antennas on the right and left side are for signal reception and should be set perpendicular 90 degrees to each other
70. tall driver software for your Network Controller Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on KI Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software 12 Insert Installation CD into CD ROM drive then windows below will appear Click Install Driver to begin device driver installation ireless il et Driver HAN v ar s Marua gt AMerobark reader Please read the following license agreement Use the scroll bar to view the rest of this agreement Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to continue Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard 77 i ege License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully RALINKE Wireless Utility for Windows 98 ME 200048 Mista Copyright C RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORP All Rights Reserved Thank you for purchasing RALINE Wireless product SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE IT he SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT His licensed not sald 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This End User License Agreement grants you the following noble Insta
71. the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES lhe IE deck Network Advanced Statistics ssi RI VM WPS Gei Signal AP List gt gt Profile Radio On Off About Sorted by gt gt Gi Channel C Show dem 132 Ki 202 Ki 213 Kai 215 K r 249 Kai 243 W5 _Shiang_2860AP Kan AP Kai b AP Ve APPA Le Add to Profile 100 HIE 298 44 OK E D E E Rescan Connect General SEW In Authentication Type gt Unknown Encryption Type gt gt None Config Methods gt gt Unknown Device Password ID gt Selected Registrar gt gt Unknown State gt gt Unknown Version Unknown AP Setup Locked gt gt Unknown UVID E gt gt Unknown RF Bands Unknown Config Methods Correspond to the methods the AP supports as an Enrollee for adding external Registrars A bitwise OR of values Ox0001 USBA Flash Drive Ox0002 Ethernet Le UO Label OxQO08 Display ox0010 External NFC Token Ox0020 Integrated NFC Token Ox0040 NEC Interface Ox0080 Push Button Ox0100 Keypad 45 Device Password ID Indicate the method or identifies the specific password that the selected Registrar intends to use AP in PBC mode must indicate 0x0004 within two minute Walk time oxdoo0 Default PIN Ox0001 User specified OxO00 Rekey Ox0003 Display 0x0004 PushButton PEC Ox0005 Registrar specified OxO006 0x000F Reserved Selected Registrar Indicate if the user has recently
72. the Wireless LAN adapter and monitor the link status and statistics during the communication process When the adapter is installed the configuration utility will be displayed automatically This adapter will auto connect to wireless device which has better signal strength and no wireless security setting In Windows XP it provides wireless configuration utility named Windows Zero configuration which provides basic configuration function for Ralink Wireless NIC Ralink s Utility RaUl provides WPA supplicant functionality To make it easier for user to select the correct utility RaUl will let user make the selection when it first runs after windows XP boots RaUl can co exist with WZC Windows Zero Configuration When coexisting with WZC RaUl only provides monitoring function such as link status network status statistic counters advance feature status WMM status and WPS status It won t interfere with WZC s configuration or profile functions Please see below picture To select WZC or RaUl Launch Config Utilities Launch Config Utilities Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility SE SE mg Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utilit Use RaConfig as Configuration utility If Use Zero Configurations as Configuration utility is selected please continue on the section Below picture shows that the RaUl status when WZC is active as main control utility 17 ne BB i Network Advanced St
73. the universally unique identifier UUID generated by the Enrollee m RF Bands RF Bands indicate the available RF bands Configure WPS Profiles The user can configure WPS profile with either PIN method or PBC method m PIN Method Step 1 gt The Registrar enters the pin code generated by station Step 2 9 Click the PIN button m PBC Method Step 1 gt Click the PBC button within 2 second while the Registrar clicks the button Manage WPS Profiles The Received WPS profiles are listed in the lower frame and the listed WPS profile attributes are SSID MAC address authentication type and encryption type m WPS profile detail information Selecting a profile then clicking the Detail button brings up the WPS profile detail information dialog m Connect with WPS Profile Clicking the Connect button will connect to AP with the select WPS profile m Rotate WPS profile If there are more than two WPS profiles clicking the Rotate button will rotate to next profile and connect to AP with this profile If the connection can t be made successfully station will perform the WPS profile rotation repeatedly m Disconnect from WPS AP Clicking the Disconnect button will stop the WPS 70 connection m Delete WPS profile Clicking the Delete button will delete the selected WPS profile 3 2 6 QoS The QoS Page of RaConfig It involves WMM Enable WMM Power Save Enable and
74. try the Connection Card Mame gt gt Ralink 802 115 Wireless LAM Card Identity gt Profile Mame gt PROF 1 Password gt gt Message gt gt Invalid identity or password OK Cancel gt Configuration System Config Auth A Enci B02 1X Authentication gt gt WPA F Encryption gt gt TEIP we WPA Preshared key gt gt Wep key Poo a Be Hexaderims er ei MET FE SJ JEG la KA TL e vil i i Se Kees ME Ama ul Z i Key Hexadecimal il FN L ven al A n G kerd Hexadecimal e C Show Password DK Cancel m At the mean time of starting RaUl there is also a small Ralink icon appears within windows taskbar as below You may double click it to bring up the main menu if you selected to close RaUl menu earlier You may also use mouse s right button to close Raul utility 28 gt gt Ralink icon in system tray m Besides the small icon will change color to reflect current wireless network connection status The status indicates as follow gt R indicate Connected and Signal Strength is Good gt gt RK indicate Wireless NIC is not connected yet gt R indicate Wireless NIC is not detected gt H indicate Connected and Signal Strength is Weak indicate Connected and Signal Strength is Normal 3 1 2 Profile Profile can book keeping your favorite wireless setting among your home office and other public hot spot You may save multiple profiles and activate
75. ul first ran it will select the best AP to connect automatically 2 If user wants to connect to other AP He can click Connect button for the intended AP to make connection 3 If the intended network has encryption other than Not Use RaUl will bring up the security page appropriate information to make the connection 4 When you double click on the intended AP you can see AP s detail information 3 1 4 Advanced Wireless mode gt gt E 11 BGS mix S D Enable CCX Cisco Compatible extensions Enable Tx Burst Enable TCP Window Size Fast Roaming at 1 dBm O Sa Show Authentication Status Dialog Select Your Country Region Code 11B G gt gt lo CHL 7 Apply A Wireless Mode Select wireless mode 802 11B only 802 11B G mix and 802 11B G N mix modes are supported 802 11 A B G mix selection item only exists for A B G adapter 802 11B G N mix selection item only exists for B G N adapter 802 11A B G N mix selection item only exists for A B G N adapter Wireless Protection User can choose from Auto On and Off Only 802 11n adapter don t Support gt Auto STA will dynamically change as AP announcement gt ON Always send frame with protection gt Off Always send frame without protection 35 TX Rate Manually force the Transmit using selected rate Default is auto 802 11n wireless card doesn t support Enable Tx Burst Ralink s proprietary frame burst mode Enable
76. us AP s information Configuration and retrying the connection when authentication is failed gt Link Status Status gt gt WLAN Su lt gt O0 07 40 F 1 99 42 Extra Info gt gt Link is Up TxPower 100 Channel gt gt 9 lt gt 2452 MHz Authentication gt gt WPA PSK Encryption TKIP d t Noise Strength gt 26 Network Type gt gt Infrastructure Transmit IP Address gt 192 168 10 45 Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps Sub Mask gt gt 255 255 255 01 Throughput gt gt 4 156 Kbps Default Gateway gt gt 192 168 10 1 Si Receive Ew gt gt n a SMRO gt gt n a Link Speed gt gt 54 0 Mbps E Gl gt n a MOS gt gt n a SNRA gt gt n a Throughput gt gt 14 896 Kops Kbps gt Authentication Status Authentication Status _ Card Mame gt gt Ralink 502 11n Wireless LAM Card Connected by manual 16 37 25 062 Starting network connection 16 37 25 171 Network is connecting 16 37 25 201 FEAF authenticating 16 37 28 375 Wireless client is authenticated Cancel 27 AP s Information SSID gt gt AP1 MAC Address gt gt 00 03 7F 00 07 44 Authentication Type gt gt Unknown Supported Rates Mbps j 1 2 5 5 11 6 12 24 36 9 18 48 54 Encryption Type gt gt Mone Channel gt gt lt gt 27437000 KHz Network Type gt Infrastructure Beacon Interval gt 100 OK gt Re
77. value is integer The integer must be between 0 65535 It represents that it always connects if the value is zero Default value of Timeout Value is 60 seconds Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration CoS About 7 WMM Enable Apply I WMM Power Save Enable Setting Jh Direct Link Setup Enable 75 3 Click Apply button The result will look like the below figure _Ralink Wireless Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics WPS Configuration Oe About 7 WMM Enable WMM Power Save Enable Jh Direct Link Setup Enable Direct Link Direct Link Setup MAC Address Timeout Value ED DLS Status 00 0C 43 25 73 18 Describe DLS Status as follow 1 As the up figure after configuring DLS successfully show MAC address of the opposite side and Timeout Value of setting in DLS Status In DLS Status of the opposite side it shows MAC address of myself and Timeout Value of setting 2 Display the values of DLS Status to Direct Link Setup as follow Step1 In DLS Status select a direct link STA what you want to show it s values in Direct Link Setup _Ralink Wireless Utility Jh WMM Enable WMM Power Save Enable Iw Direct Link Setup Enable m Direct Link m Direct Link Setup MACAddess III f f Timeout Value mB sec m DLS Status 76
78. y profile page the driver will select any non security AP gt Delete Delete an existing credential And then select the next credential if exist If there is an empty credential the driver will select any non security AP PIN Start to add to Registrar using PIN configuration method IF STA Registrar remember that enter PIN Code read from you Enrollee before starting PIN PBC Start to add to AP using PBC configuration method When you click PIN or PBC please don t do any rescan within two minute connection If you want to abort this setup within the interval restart PIN PBC or press Disconnect to stop WPS connection WPS associate IE Send the association request with WPS IE during WPS setup It is optional for STA WPS probe IE Send the probe request with WPS IE during WPS setup IT is optional for STA Progress Bar Display rate of progress from Start to Connected status Status Bar Display currently WPS Status 44 WPS Information on AP WPS information contain authentication type encryption type config methods device password ID selected registrar state version AP setup locked UUID E and RF bands Authentication Type There are three types of authentication modes supported by RaConfig There are Open Shared WPA PSK and WPA system Encryption Type For Open and shared authentication mode the selection of encryption are None and WEP For WPA WPA2 WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK authentication mode

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