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Creative 2030 Network Card User Manual

1. The installation of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is completed cancel Figure 3 11 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 7 After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s settings See Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter on page 4 1 In Windows 2000 Congratulations You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers and Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon see Figure 3 12 appears on the taskbar near the clock To close the Configuration Utility right click its icon and select Exit 1 Turn on your computer 2 With the USB cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 13 appears 3 Click the Next button BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter i Figure 3 12 Configuration Utilitv icon Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Figure 3 13 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 8 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 14 E appea
2. e Type and version of your operating system Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP For comments or questions regarding our technical support vou can also contact us at the following address Creative Labs Inc Technical Support 1523 Cimarron Plaza Stillwater OK 74075 Service and Warrantv Information E 2 W BLASTER Warranty Information CREATIVE the manufacturer warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the confirmed date of purchase of the product new from the retail location Upon written notice of any such defect the manufacturer will at its option repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein This warranty shall not apply to equipment that has been previously repaired or altered outside our plant in any way Nor will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding its specifications or if the serial number has been removed We do not assume any liability for consequential damages as a result from our products use and in any event our liability shall not exceed the original selling price of the equipment The equipment warranty of Creative Technology Ltd shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any buyer of the manufacturer s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the manufacturer its successors o
3. Insert the installation CD and click the Retry button 9 In the next dialog box similar to Figure 3 6 click the Finish button 10 When prompted restart your computer Make sure the installation CD is in the CD ROM drive 11 After restarting your computer the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3 7 appears 12 Click the Next button Wireless LAN USB Adapter Add New Hardware Wizard ES IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Figure 3 6 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 The InstallShield Wizard will install Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 7 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 5 BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter 13 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 8 appears click the Next button Choose Destination Location Select the folder where Setup will install the files Setup will install the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 in the folder shown below To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA AWirelessiNetwork Blast
4. is not encrypted before being transmitted To enable encryption you must select either 64 Bits or 128 Bits The type of Encryption option to use depends on your Access Point encryption settings e Use 0 s for unused keys 1 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility xl Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced About Your encryption settings must match those of your network or pour computer will be unable to communicate Encryption WEP 128 Bits mi gt WEP Key Entry Click the Encryption tab see Figure 4 5 To enable WEP click the Encryption WEP box and then click the number of bits that you want The type of encryption option depends on E Ed Bis your access point encryption settings If you Create with Passphrase want to create a WEP key entry using a ee Manual Entry T ASCII passphrase click the Create with Passphrase option and then type a series SA of alphanumeric characters in the Passphrase box A series of hexadecimal kors values will be created automaticallv a Default Tx Key 1 v Restore Defaults Undo Changes Apply Changes If you want to create a WEP key entry manually click the Manual Entry option By default hexadecimal values are used For more information see Hexadecimal on page D 4 If you want to use ASCII code for the encryption keys click the ASCII check box to select it
5. must use a unique SSID You can also enable the WEP function so that the data is encrypted before being transmitted Frequently Asked Questions FAQs C 2 BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Windows 2000 and Windows Me have a few security features Windows 98SE users can download security related patches from Microsoft s web site However it is recommended that you develop safe computing habits Q Protect your passwords Do not divulge the passwords to anyone and be especially careful if someone asks you for the password online or over the phone Q Protect your online transactions by using a secure browser Q Before typing your credit card and other important information online make sure that the web site is secure and trustworthy Q For computer folders that contain confidential and financial information disable the File Sharing option Q Whenever you are not using your computer for a long time turn off your computer or disconnect the wireless LAN USB adapter Q Use anti virus software as well as intrusion detection software and update it regularly Q Do not open email attachments unless you trust the sender and his identity Q Do not download files and software from unreliable sources Frequently Asked Questions FAQs C 3 CREATIVE B Glossary Glossary W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Access Point Ad hoc mode Antenna Bandwidth Basic Service Set BSS Binary Bridge Th
6. A 1 Data Rate ia eniro i g a onde Aid m A 1 Output POWT iii zz ia a ai bodes pa KA a B aj AK RAKA dla A 1 Coverage Area outdoor LK EKE KEE EKE KEEA EEA EEEETI A 1 Power Supply ia ia ae da a e A 1 Indicator LEDS 00 A 2 Safety and RegulatorY occcoccconococonocononononononanonanarenanaranarcnnannnos A 2 Physical Dimensions ll aa A 2 Weight Asarnie dire ea A 2 B Troubleshooting Problems with Wireless LAN USB Adapter cocococococonoconanononanananacanancnnnronnnonons B 1 In Windows 98SE Me 2000 l B 1 In Windows XP 1 cc ek KKK KENN KE KE K K NEE K K K K KK K K KK KKK B 2 Problems with Software lt lt 4 lt lt lt 4 lt lt sKr1010K111K0K1K FGP KKK KKK B 2 If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear B 4 BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Glossary Service and Warranty Information TMG AMEN GAS sti ica ata E 1 Product Retina o ieee ive E 1 Tech SUppOrt LE eer E 2 Warranty Information KKK KEE EKE EEA EEEEENEEENENEKEZE TEN E 3 PR Ta TA A rt ES a a A E 4 Helpline Information KEE HENA KE NE NE KE NET ia E 6 For South Africa L na a K P K KK E 6 For Malaysia a a a ia E 6 For Hong Kong amp Macau sect ieee E 7 For the rest of the Asia Pacific region en E 7 vi CREATIVE Safety Precautions W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Safety Precautions General Safety To avoid the risk of fire electric shoc
7. Helpline Information Creative Labs Africa Pty Ltd 1F North East Wing Corner K101 8 Old Pretoria Road Midrand JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA Mailing Address P O Box 76761 WENDYWOOD 2144 Republic of SOUTH AFRICA Operating Hours 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 1 00 pm 5 00 p m Mon Fri except for Public Holidays Hotline 27 11 805 0188 Fax 27 11 805 0190 E mail Form http asia creative com support lookup asp Creative Labs Sdn Bhd D 2 5 Megan Phileo Promenade Jalan Tun Razak 50400 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA Operating Hours 9 00 a m 6 30 p m Mon Thurs amp 9 00 a m 6 00 p m Fri except for Public Holidays Hotline 60 3 2164 7199 Fax 60 3 2164 7198 E mail techsupport clsb creative com E mail Form http asia creative com support lookup asp Service and Warranty Information E 6 For Hong Kong amp Macau For the rest of the Asia Pacific region y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Creative Labs Hong Kong Ltd Unit 31 9 F Hong Kong International Trade amp Exhibition Centre No 1 Trademart Drive Kowloon Bay KOWLOON HONG KONG Operating Hours 9 15 a m 5 45 p m Mon Fri amp 9 15 a m 12 45 p m Sat except for Public Holidays Hotline 852 2148 6151 6152 Fax 852 2331 2151 Web Site http asia creative com hongkong E mail Form http asia creative com support lookup asp Creative Technology Ltd 31 International Business Park Creative Resource SINGAPORE 609921 Republic of SINGAPORE Ope
8. Lazo J If vour Access Point or ad hoc server does not TE appear in the Preferred networks section then a creed or apes sn click the Refresh button the click the network tw that you want from the list of available networks then click the Configure button Catt Lnenore_ Base sl about asling up wireless network Figure 4 10 Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 9 M 4 When the Wireless Network Properties dialog Y box similar to Figure 4 11 appears click the Data ny Encryption WEP enabled check box to select it A A LA OE i For Wired Equivalent 5 Click the The key is provided for me This network requires a key for the following OS automatically check box to deselect it 7 Data ert WEP enabled three options Disabled y i e Perey G mode 64 Bits 40 bits and 6 Complete the Network kev box with random 5 Network key 128 Bits 104 bits All wireless network devices hexadecimal values or ASCII characters These keys fissa in a Local Area Network serve as passwords that encrypt your data before al TE LAN mo e the P transmission ioe ee ma E WEP key a a 7 Click the oK button The key is provided for me automatically feature to work If WEP is di sabl e d th e d ata i sn ot Se a ad hoc network wireless encrvpted before bein aceites For enabling encryption you must select either 64 Bits or Figure 4 11 Wire
9. between profiles click the Profile box and then click the profile that you r Configuration Operating Mode MESUM Service Set Identifier any SSID want Transfer Rate Auto Rate X 5 Click the Activate button Channel E z 6 To remove a profile click the Profile box Power Saving Mode Disabled and then click the profile that you want 7 Click the Remove button Restore Defaults Undo Changes Apply Change 8 Click the Operating Mode box If you are connecting to a network through ima a Pa a an access point click Infrastructure Figure 4 3 Configuration tab If vou are connecting to a network without an access point click Ad hoc 9 Click the Service Set Identifier SSID box In Infrastructure mode set the SSID to the SSID of the access point In Ad hoc mode set the SSID to the SSID of the Ad hoc station vou want to connect 10 Click the Transfer Rate box and then click the transfer rate that vou want 11 Click the Channel box In Infrastructure mode vou need not set the channel The channel for the access point is alreadv set for vou In Ad hoc mode set the channel to the channel of the Ad hoc station vou want to connect Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 3 Site Survey Settings The entries in the Link Info tab is automatically updated to reflect the selected Access Point or ad hoc station y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter 12 To set the Wireless LAN USB Adapter t
10. connectors at both ends see Figure 2 3 The type A connector of the USB cable is the most common connector that fits into a USB port of a desktop computer The type B connector of the USB cable connects to the USB port of your Wireless LAN USB Adapter Wireless LAN USB Adapter Power LED Indicates power Link LED Indicates link status The LED turns on when status The LED turns on Wireless LAN USB Adapter when the adapter is active which gets its power from your computer is turned on USB port Figure 2 2 Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter Type A Type B Figure 2 3 The USB cable connectors Installing Hardware 2 2 CREATIVE Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility Before you begin to install the drivers for your Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 be sure that your computer has USB ports and they are enabled as there are some motherboards with disabled USB ports In addition Install the drivers only after some motherboards have USB interface with the USB ports extension but no ports you have installed the which means that you should purchase your own USB port and plug it to your hardware computer s motherboard s USB interface For more information on how to enable or install the USB port extension with USB interface only consult your motherb
11. gt Control Panel Double click the System icon The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab Click the Device Manager button Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus controllers The name of the vw controller bus appears Be sure that there is no red X or yellow next to it The red X or yellow signs indicates incorrect or incomplete installation Click any items with the red X or yellow and then click the Remove button Reinstall the drivers for Wireless LAN USB Adapter For more information see Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility on page 3 1 The Configuration Utility icon on the status bar is always red Do the following Q O DOCO If you are in Infrastructure mode be sure that your computer and the access point have the same SSID and WEP settings The SSID is case sensitive See Configuring Settings on page 4 2 If you are in Ad hoc mode be sure that all the wireless stations use the same SSID channel and WEP settings Make sure that all the wireless stations are within range of each other Restart the access point Restart your computer In the Advanced tab see Advanced Settings on page 4 6 make sure that Shared or Auto is selected in the Authentication Type box Troubleshooting B 2 W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter My computer is unable to establish a link with an acces
12. processor or equivalent 20 MB of free hard disk space 32 MB RAM 64 MB recommended Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Me or Windows XP One available USB port enabled version 1 0 compliant CD ROM drive DOODO DD Introduction xi W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Document This manual uses the following conventions to help you locate and identify the information that you need Conventions Table i Document conventions Text Element Use j This notepad icon indicates information that is of Y particular importance and should be considered before continuing This alarm clock icon indicates that failure to 0 adhere to directions may result in loss of data or damage to your system directions may result in bodily harm or life The warning sign indicates that failure to adhere to A threatening situations Introduction xii CREATIVE 1 About Wireless LAN BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter About Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Installation Cost Speed Mobility Scalability Wireless Local Area Network WLAN compared to a traditional wired LAN is easy to setup and manage so it saves you time and money A WLAN combines data connectivity with user mobility You can move around in a room or move from one floor to another without being disconnected from the LAN In most companies a wireless LAN is an extension of a w
13. used by this connection M 2 Client for Microsoft Networks to select it HZ File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 7 appears select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click the Properties button ao et l Internet Protocol TCP IP wide area network protocol that provides communication Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default across diverse interconnected networks T Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 5 7 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings 5 6 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 8 appears click the Obtain an IP address automatically option and proceed to step 7 If you are using a Dynamic IP Address Continue with step 6 if you are using a static IP address Click the Use the following IP Address option to select it and type the relevant information in the IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server boxes Click the OK button When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears click the OK button to complete the configuration Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings 5 7 sl el imma ma Mar BLASTER Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties E General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise pou need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP se
14. vour expense and vou assume all risk Ship the package through a carrier that provides proof of deliverv insure the shipment at full product value Q Place the RMA number on the outside of the package Q Use proper materials for packing the product for shipment Q For free repair or replacement vou must include a copv of a dated proof of purchase store receipt proving that the product is still under Warrantv Creative mav replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the faultv parts or product will become the propertv of Creative Service and Warrantv Information E 1 y Wireless LAN USB Adapter If after consulting our online help you still have an installation question on a Creative product you may contact us by the following numbers please have your system hardware and operating system configuration information and Creative product model and serial numbers available for the call Telephone 405 742 6622 Tech Support BEFORE YOU CONTACT US Please fill out the following information and be seated at your computer e Model H Serial f both found on the back of the device e Error message on the screen and how it came about e Information on the adapter card that conflicts with the product if applicable e Hardware configuration information e IRQ line if applicable e DMA channel used if applicable e Computer tvpe and speed
15. 0 01 Browse InstallShield Figure 3 28 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 16 9 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 29 appears click the Next button 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 30 appears click the Next button Wireless LAN USB Adapter Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup 2 Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Online Services Sierra StartUp WinZip InstallShield Figure 3 29 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup mx Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings The following items are copied Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility The default configuration of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID any InstallShield Figure 3 30 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 17 After you have installed t
16. 55 0 A device used for connecting nodes in a star topology that is all nodes are connected to a central switch By monitoring packets a switch learns which devices are connected to its ports and then sends a packet to the appropriate port only Glossary D 8 Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP 10 Base T Twisted pair cable Universal Serial Bus USB Wide Area Network WAN Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wi Fi y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter A suite of communication protocols that are used by computers or networking devices on the Internet so that they can communicate with each other TCP IP uses several protocols the two main being TCP and IP A wiring standard used for Ethernet networks that can transmit data at up to 10 Mbps transmission using baseband unshielded twisted pair cables The maximum cable length allowed is 100 meters 330 feet A cable that consists of two wires twisted together This cable is less expensive but more brittle than a coaxial cable Universal Serial Bus A plug and play interface that allows the user to attach a device without having to add an adapter card and turning off the computer A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area Typically a WAN consists of two or more local area networks LANs A wireless security policy defined by the IEEE 802 11 working group WEP uses the RC 4 40 bit encryption algorithm to scramble all
17. AN USB Adapter At times you may need to uninstall and then reinstall the drivers to correct problems or make version upgrades The following instructions tell you how to uninstall the applications in all Windows operating systems 1 Close all applications 2 Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Network Blaster 2030 01 gt Uninstall The Confirmation Uninstallation dialog box appears 3 Click the OK button If the Shared File Detected dialog boxes appear click the No button 4 If prompted restart your computer Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 25 CREATIVE 4 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter BLASTER Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 7S W Before you use the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 you Y may want to configure the card in the Configuration Utility Aerer ola chapter If you want to use your computer in Peer to Peer network or Ad hoc mode all the for definitions ar technical wireless stations must have the same settings for Service Set Identifier SSID terms channel and Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP if any For more information see Ad hoc mode on page 1 2 In the Infrastructure mode the wireless stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for SSID and WEP if any For more information see Infrastructure mode on page 1 2 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon Figur
18. BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter An Ethernet specification with a speed of 100 Mbps 10 times faster than 10BaseT Creative s built in router provides firewall protection to all the computers on its LAN All these computers share a single public IP address and are assigned local IP addresses that are hidden from the outside world For the external world there is no network only a single device The BritePort s router blocks any attempt by any external computer to connect to local resources The size at which the transmitted data packets are fragmented The range extends from 256 to 2346 bytes Simultaneous and independent data transmission between two communicating computers in both directions Data transmission in which both computers can send and receive data but the data transmission can occur in only one direction at a time A number system with a base of 16 The 16 digits in the hexadecimal system are 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f A device used for connecting nodes in a star topology that is all the nodes are connected to a central hub A passive hub simply organizes the wiring while an active hub besides organizing the wiring regenerates and retransmits the signals A family of wireless LAN standards 802 11a 802 11b 802 11e and 802 11g out of which 802 11b has won widespread adoption The original 802 11 standard was first approved in 1997 but was not very successful because it was relatively slow a
19. This wizard helps you install software for USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD 2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 3 33 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 19 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 34 click the Finish button Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for B IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 3 34 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 20 If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear go to the Start menu and click Run In the Run dialog box type in E wlsetup exe where E can be replaced by the actual letter assigned to your CD ROM drive and click the OK button 6 I n the Network Blaster 2030 0 1 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3 35 click the Next button bie ea i The InstallShield Wizard will install Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 35 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box 7 When the dialog box similar to Figure mw E 3 36 appears clic
20. all technical support Our technicians often need to ask you to perform certain functions while on the phone In the event that you need to return a product you will need to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Equipment returned without a RMA number will not be accepted Please keep a record of your RMA number for future reference When returning equipment to us please use the following procedures Ship the unit and package carefully in a strong corrugated cardboard box with plenty of packing material Generally we recommend United Parcel Service UPS or Federal Express because each of those companies can easily track the shipment Include a note inside the package that has the RMA along with your name and address Also write your RMA number on the shipping label and with your return address Service and Warranty Information E 4 BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Please send the package postage paid We will not accept packages sent COD Ship the well packed equipment to Creative Technology Ltd 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Attn Asia Customer Service RMA your RMA number here Your equipment will be returned to you via United Parcel Service UPS ground service Depending on your location it could take two weeks to complete the return process Service and Warranty Information E 5 For South Africa For Malaysia W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter
21. and then complete the key table with random ASCII characters Initially you may need to fill in all the key entries These keys serve as passwords that encrypt your data before transmission Click the Default Tx Key box and then click the key that you want to use to encrypt your data with Click the Apply Changes button to save the settings DK Cancel Help ro H Figure 4 5 Encryption tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 5 Advanced Settings You are advised to use the manufacturer s default values If you have changed the original settings and would like to return to the default settings click the Restore Defaults button The Security box will only be highlighted Wireless LAN USB Adapter Click the Advanced tab see Figure 4 6 xi Click and drag the Fragmentation Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced About Threshold and RTS CTS Threshold Trans Trrestiokd Control sliders to the rate you want e l Disabled when WEP is enabled Click the abar ky Authentication Type box and then click the option that matches your access point al Click the Preamble Type box and then Authentication Type JAuto y click the preamble type that you want Clickthe Apply Changes button to save the j Preamble Type Long settings FI Restore Defaults Undo Change Cancel Help Figure 4 6 Advanced tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Ad
22. apter 4 6 Utility Information 1 y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Click the About tab see Figure 4 7 This displays the driver configuration utility and AES firmware versions A Click the OK button CREATIVE Copyright C 2002 Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved BROROXENT Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced ra POWERED BY Driver Version 1 07 24 1027 r Configuration Utility Version 2 97 12 145 r Firmware Versions 1 04 02 00 Cancel Help Figure 4 7 About tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 7 Configuring Settings In Windows XP Using the Wireless Network Connection BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter You can choose to configure your Wireless LAN USB Adapter using the Wireless Network Connection in Windows XP or the Configuration Utility provided in the installation CD To configure your Wireless LAN USB Adapter using the Wireless Network Connection go to Using the Wireless Network Connection on page 4 8 To configure your Wireless LAN USB Adapter using the Configuration Utility go to Using the Configuration Utility on page 4 12 1 2 After you install the drivers the Wireless Network Connection icon appears on the taskbar Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon Figure 4 8 on the taskbar a
23. art your computer Make sure the installation CD is in the CD ROM drive Ea IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 Windows has finished installing the new hardware device Figure 3 26 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 15 If the installation CD is not inserted into the CD ROM drive the Wireless Utility Setup message appears after the system restarts Insert the installation CD and click the Retry button 6 After restarting your computer the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3 27 appears 7 Click the Next button 8 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 28 appears click the Next button Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 The InstallShield Wizard will install Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 27 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup El Choose Destination Location Select the folder where Setup will install the files Setup will install the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 in the folder shown below To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA Wireless Network Blaster 203
24. cation T Microsoft Window Update lt Back Cancel Figure 3 15 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 9 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 6 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 16 click the Next button boh koro driver files for your hardware device D oy USB Device Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next amp e wlusbnds inf Figure 3 16 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box 7 If the dialog box similar to Figure 3 17 appears click the Yes button Digital Signature Not Found E xi The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation I No More Info Figure 3 17 Digital Signature Not Found dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 10 8 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 18 click the Finish button 9 In the Network Blaster 2030 01 S
25. copying files Current Settings The following items are copied Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility The default configuration of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID any Figure 3 38 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 22 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure pm 3 39 appears click the Finish button The installation has been completed The installation of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is completed i Cancel Figure 3 39 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 23 After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s settings See Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter on page 4 1 Congratulations You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers and Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon see Figure 3 40 appears on the taskbar near the clock To close Configuration Utility right click its icon and select Exit BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Bi Figure 3 40 Configuration Utilitv icon Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 24 Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility y BLASTER Wireless L
26. data before it is transmitted Vendors add proprietary encryption features to their software taking the encryption level up to 128 bits Wi Fi is promoted by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WECA a collection of companies that places a stamp of certification on Wi Fi products It ensures the equipment s interoperability will all 802 11b compliant devices Glossary D 9 CREATIVE E Service and Warranty Information W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Service and Warranty Information The Americas Product Return y Retain your purchase reciept as well as all packing and contents until all product components are functioning to your satisfaction They are required when you need to return the product to Creative This chapter provides Technical Support and Warranty information for the following geographic regions Q The Americas Q Asia Visit our online help website at www americas creative com support for help with installation answers to frequentiv asked questions or troubleshooting tips Our website holds a wealth of information as well as up to the minute software and driver upgrades To return a Creative product for a factorv service contact the Creative Technical Support office Once the staff has verified the product is defective vou will be given a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning a product for factorv service Q Shipment to Creative is at
27. de 5 ie Model 2030 JE N i rr Supports i IEEE 802 11b ra Wireless LAN USB Adapter Getting Started Wireless LAN USB Adapter User Manual Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes Copyright 2002 by Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Version 1 1 May 2002 Network Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Broadxent Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other products are trademarks o
28. e T Specify a location Browsen ae a 0 Figure 3 3 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 3 Van Wireless LAN USB Adapter 6 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 4 mm click the Next button Windows driver file search for the device IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver Figure 3 4 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box 7 If the message box similar to Insert Disk Figure 3 5 appears insert the Windows x Please insert the disk labeled Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM and then click OK 98SE CD into the CD ROM drive then click the OK button The Copying Files dialog box appears see Figure 3 5 The file choosusr dll on Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM cannot be found 8 In the Copy files from box type E YWin98 where E represents your Inset Windows 88 Second Edin CD ROM pea CD ROM drive and then click the OK button Skip File Copy files from Details ewe A Figure 3 5 Insert Disk message box and Copying Files dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 4 If the installation CD is not inserted into the CD ROM drive the Wireless Utility Setup message appears after the system restarts
29. e 4 1 Icon appears on your computer taskbar after you ti have installed the drivers and Configuration Utilitv It does not appear if the Wireless LAN Figure 4 1 Configuration Utilitv USB Adapter is not connected to vour icon computer The color of the Configuration Utilitv icon tells vou the status of the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Green In the Infrastructure mode vou are connected to an access point and the radio frequencv RF signal strength is good However this does not ensure that vour computer will be able to communicate with the access point In the Ad hoc mode the icon is alwavs green except while scanning the network Vellow Vou are connected to an access point and the signal strength is poor Red In Infrastructure or Ad hoc mode vou are scanning the network Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 1 Configuring Settings The Link Quality and Signal Strength information appear only in the default Infrastructure mode and not in Ad hoc mode Wireless LAN USB Adapter If the Configuration Utility icon does not appear on the taskbar click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt Network Blaster 2030 01 gt Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter utility Double click the Configuration Utility icon on the taskbar just near the clock see Figure 4 1 The Configuration Utility dialog box similar to Figure 4 2 appears Click the Link Info tab The status of your wireless connection is displayed Clic
30. e configuration Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings 5 5 P ma Mar BLASTER Local Area Connection Properties 2 x General Connect using BA NETGEAR FA310TX Fast Ethernet Adapter NGRPCI Configure Components checked are used by this connection ring for Microsoft Networks CPAP Install Urinstal Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks T Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 5 5 21x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Wireless LAN Access Point IP address z Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server l Advanced Figure 5 6 Network Configuration in Windows XP e Mu el a ca Mar BLASTER Wireless LAN Access Point Start gt Control Panel 21 Double click the Network Connections General ico n Connect using P f Bf 3Com EtherLink XL 10 100 PCI NIC 3C905 TX Right click the Local Area Connection ico na nd the n click Properties fro m the ist Components checked are
31. e the transmission of multiple messages at different frequencies at one time Broadband signals use analog carriers A modem that sends and receives digital data on the same cable that brings television broadcast signals to your home A channel is a separate path through which signals can flow A computer that accesses shared network resources provided by another computer called a server on a local area network or the Internet Power level in decibels relative to 1 mW This system allows you to specify a symbolic name a meaningful and easy to remember handle instead of an Internet Protocol IP address The DNS is the way Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses A server that contains both the English and numerical addresses of all computers connected to the Internet When you specify an e mail or IP address using the English domain name the DNS server will return the corresponding numeric address The Internet address or the URL of a web site Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum A digital modulation technique that spreads data transmissions across the entire available frequency band in a pre arranged scheme Under DSSS each bit of data to be transmitted is encoded with a redundant Glossary D 2 Driver Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Dynamic IP address Encryption Ethernet Extended Service Set ESS Extended Service Set Identifier ESSID y BLASTER Wire
32. er In Windows 98SE Me 2000 This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems you might encounter with the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 either during installation or normal use Windows does not auto detect the new USB device and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box does not appear To solve this problem refer to the following section that corresponds to your Windows operating system 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Click the View devices by type option and scroll down Be sure that you see Universal Serial Bus controllers If it s not there refer to your motherboard user guide and be sure that your motherboard supports USB 4 Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the plus sign next to it and you will see the name of the controller bus and USB Root Hub Be sure that there is no red X or yellow next to them The red X or yellow signs indicates incorrect or incomplete installation 5 Click the Remove button to remove the items with the red X or yellow 6 Reinstall the drivers for Wireless LAN USB Adapter For more information see Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility on page 3 1 Troubleshooting B 1 In Windows XP Problems with Software UT RUN F W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Click Start
33. er 2030 01 Irrstalisnreja Figure 3 8 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box 14 When the dialog box similar to Figure pm Fi 3 9 appears click the Next button Sasa pon ren D 4 lease select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Brogan Fe Folders lrstallshreld Figure 3 9 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 6 15 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 10 appears click the Next button 16 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 11 appears click the Finish button BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup x Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings The fc items are copied Network Blaster v Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility The default configuration of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID any Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Irstalskreta Figure 3 10 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup The installation has been completed
34. er listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Existing Folders Administrative Tools DU Meter Sierra Startup InstallShield Figure 3 21 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 12 12 When the dialog box similar to Figure rm 3 22 appears click the Next button Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings The following items are copied Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility The default configuration of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is Wireless Mode Infrastructure Mode SSID any InstallShield Figure 3 22 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box 13 When the dialog box similar to Figure rr 3 23 appears click the Finish button En The installation has been completed The installation of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is completed Figure 3 23 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 13 After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapte
35. ess Network Connection needs to be disabled P 5 W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Right click the Configuration Utility icon Figure 4 1 on the taskbar and then click Exit Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon Figure 4 8 on the taskbar and then click View Available Wireless Networks When the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box similar to Figure 4 9 appears click the Advanced button When the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4 10 appears click the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box to clear it If you want to use the Wireless Network Connection later be sure to click this check box to select it Click the OK button For the remaining steps refer to Configuring Settings on page 4 2 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 12 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter When configuring a wireless LAN WLAN take note of the following points Q Start by determining the areas to be networked the number of users and the type of devices to be used Then determine the number of Access Points required and where they should be placed Q An Access Point provides a data rate of up to 11 Mbps which is shared by all wireless clients in the area covered by the Access Point If two Access Points are placed close to each other they can simultaneously provide a data rate of up to 22 Mbps Howeve
36. etup dialog box similar to Figure 3 19 click the Next button Wireless LAN USB Adapter Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish Cancel Figure 3 18 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 The InstallShield Wizard will install Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 19 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 11 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure zm 3 20 appears click the Next button Choose Destination Location Select the folder where Setup will install the files Setup will install the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 in the folder shown below To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA Wireless Network Blaster 2030 01 Browse InstallShield Figure 3 20 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box 11 When the dialog box similar to Figure mmm m A Please select a program folder 3 21 appears click the Next button Select Program Folder RI Setup will add program icons to the Program Fold
37. example 11 160 10 240 is an IP address Any machine connected to the Internet is assigned an IP address There are four unlicensed bands for wireless LANs commonly known as ISM bands They are found on the 900 MHz 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz two bands A computer network that spans a relatively small area Most LANs are confined to an office single building or group of buildings Glossary D 5 Light Emitting Diode LED Kilobits per second Kbps Kilobytes KB Megabits per second Mbps Megabits Megabytes Modem Network Address Translation NAT Network Mask Network Interface Card NIC y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter An electric component that emits light turns ON when current flows through it A measure of data transfer speed 1 024 bytes A measure of data transfer speed One million bits bytes A device that allows a computer to transmit data to other computers via telephone lines Network Address Translation An Internet standard that enables a local area network to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic NAT provides a type of firewall security by hiding internal IP addresses Since they are used internally such IP addresses will not be in conflict with those used by other companies and organizations See Subnet Mask A card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network The NIC manages the fl
38. he Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s settings See Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter on page 4 1 Va Wireless LAN USB Adapter 11 When the dialog box similar to Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup Figure 3 31 appears click the Finish button If prompted restart vour computer The installation has been completed The installation of the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 is completed Figure 3 31 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Congratulations You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers and Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon appears on the taskbar near the clock see Figure 3 32 To close Configuration Utility right click its icon and select Exit Setup Program dialog box 13 Figure 3 32 Configuration Utility icon Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 18 In Windows XP F Turn on your computer With the USB cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 33 appears Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Install the software automatically Recommended option Click the Next button Found New Hardware Wizard BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard
39. he computer becomes a wireless station which can transmit and receive radio frequency RF signals It can now communicate with other wireless stations Your computer can also be connected to a wired local network through an Access Point and share network resources What is a wireless LAN A wireless LAN links the network users to LAN services through radio frequency waves RF or wireless connection In most companies it is an extension of a wired network however in many small offices or hard to wire areas it may be the only LAN solution A wireless LAN allows workers to roam freely around a floor area building or multiple buildings and still remain continuously connected to the network How do I physically connect the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter to my computer Connecting the Adapter to a computer is very easy The Adapter has a USB port Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port of the Adapter and connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer Windows operating system will automatically detect the new hardware device and you will be required to load the driver software from the Adapter s CD ROM Frequently Asked Questions FAQs C 1 W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter What is a Wireless Access Point Wireless Access Point AP is a network bridge that provides an easy and quick solution for the wireless stations to access an existing wired local area network An Access Po
40. int extends the reach and usefulness of the wired network resources When you connect a Wireless AP to an Ethernet port of a hub or switch on your wired LAN many wireless clients can also access the network resources Radio frequency RF waves link the wireless clients to an AP and the AP works as a bridge between the wireless clients and the wired LAN or Ethernet clients What devices will cause interference with a wireless LAN A wireless LAN compliant to IEEE 802 11b operates in the 2 4 GHz frequency band Other products that operate in this frequency band such as microwave ovens and 2 4 GHz cordless phones can cause interference What are DSSS and FHSS DSSS and FHSS are two different digital modulation techniques that use spread spectrum transmission methods With FHSS the data rates are limited to 2 Mbps while DSSS provides data rates up to 11 Mbps In DSSS the large bandwidth is effectively split into frequency channels and the signal is then spread across the channels in a predetermined pseudo random sequence In DSSS the digital data is encoded with a series of codes How secure is my wireless connection Wireless Access Point and clients that adhere to 802 11b standard use DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology This technology has an inherent security feature called scrambling which makes it difficult for an intruder to intercept and decipher the encoded wireless data For enhanced security your wireless network
41. ired network However in small offices or hard to wire areas it may be the only LAN solution Installing a WLAN is easy convenient and fast A WLAN is cost effective as you do not have to install cables into your walls and floors Multiple Internet users can share a single IP address A WLAN provides data speeds of up to 11 Mbps which increases the access rate to shared resources Unlike wired networks a WLAN allows you to move around on a floor or building or even across buildings and still remain connected to the network You can choose to configure your WLAN to Ad hoc mode or Infrastructure mode In Ad hoc mode a wireless computer client communicates with other wireless stations directly In Infrastructure mode wireless clients connect to an access point via radio waves and the access point connects to other wireless and wired clients It is easy to configure a WLAN when you need to switch from one topology to another About Wireless LAN 1 1 Ad hoc mode Infrastructure mode Flexibility In an Ad hoc network also known as a Peer to Peer network each workstation in the a network is both a server and a wireless client mal Users on the network can share files printers drives and other peripherals and gt access the Internet using a shared modem H as shown in Figure 1 1 However users can only communicate with other WLAN computers that are in the WLAN workgroup and that are within a f
42. is appendix explains the technical terms used in this manual A networking device that transparently bridges wireless computers and laptops to a wired local network A small Peer to Peer network mode in which the wireless clients are connected to one another directly without using a Wireless Access Point Some of the wireless clients are part of the network only for a limited duration while in some close proximity of the rest of the network In IEEE 802 11b specification the ad hoc mode is referred to as the independent basic service set A device that intercepts radio freguency waves from the atmosphere and converts them to corresponding voltage signals A measure of the maximum rate of data transfer Greater bandwidth allows the transfer of more information in a given period of time For digital services the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second A group of Wireless Stations and an Access Point using the same ID Service Set Identifier or SSID A number system that has only two digits 0 and 1 A hardware device that links two or more physical networks and manages the transfer of data between these networks The two networks being connected can be alike or dissimilar Glossary D 1 Broadband Cable modem Channel Client dBm Domain Name System DNS DNS Server Domain Name Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter A transmission media that can handl
43. ixed range Figure 1 1 Ad hoc network In an Infrastructure network wireless clients connect to an Wireless Clients access point that is connected to Access Point a wired LAN as shown in Figure ae 1 2 The access point allows a o user on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network to connect to the Internet E mail transfer files and to share a printer Moreover the access point manages the bandwidth to OD Dandwidti anon Figure 1 2 Infrastructure network 71010 Adding new users and rearranging office space is convenient as it does not require any additional wiring About Wireless LAN 1 2 CREATIVE 2 Installing Hardware Wireless LAN USB Adapter Installing Hardware Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 is equipped with a USB port that allows you to connect it to a computer This chapter guides you through the process of setting up your Wireless LAN USB Adapter to the USB port of a desktop computer About Rear View The USB port is located at the rear of the adapter see Figure 2 1 of Wireless LAN USB Adapter USB PORT Figure 2 1 Rear view of the Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter Installing Hardware 2 1 The Wireless LAN USB Adapter is shown in Figure 2 2 It has a built in antenna for the transmission and reception of the radio frequency RF waves Your Wireless LAN USB Adapter comes with a USB cable that has different types of USB
44. k or personal injury read the following before operating the product A y a Ooo Do not expose Wireless LAN USB Adapter to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep Wireless LAN USB Adapter in a place where there is minimum risk of liquid spillage on it Do not place Wireless LAN USB Adapter in surroundings where the temperature is over 40 C 104 F Avoid humid conditions Do not place the product near a water source or outlet such as a bath tub sink wash bowl laundry tub swimming pool or a wet or humid wall Never clean the Wireless LAN USB Adapter with a damp cloth or liquid cleaner Do not press or bend the electrical power cord do not place any weight on it In the event of a gas leak do not use an electrical switch or any telephone equipment connected to a power outlet found in the vicinity of the leak Do not use any electric product electric cord or power socket that is even partially damaged Do not tamper with the internal assembly or circuit board of the Wireless LAN USB Adapter none of its parts are user replaceable Allow only qualified personnel to service or repair the Wireless LAN USB Adapter if such is necessary vii y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter jafi This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an FCC Radiation uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a Exposu re minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches between the in buil
45. k the Next button Choose Destination Location py Select the folder where Setup will install the files Setup will install the IEEE802 11b WLAN USB Adapter v2 5 in the folder shown below To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA Wireless Network Blaster 2030 01 InstallShield Figure 3 36 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 21 8 After the dialog box similar to Figure 3 37 appears click the Next button 9 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 38 appears click the Next button Wireless LAN USB Adapter Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup xl Select Program Folder Please select a program folder InstallShield Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Existing Folders Administrative Tools Games Sierra Startup ck News cos Figure 3 37 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup 3 xj Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files InstallShield Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin
46. k the Re Scan button to locate and re connect the network State box Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility j xi Displavs the MAC Address of the network device Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced l About which is currently connected to your Wireless LAN USB adapter State Connected BSSID 00 90 96 09 84 30 Current Channel m Current Transfer Rate fi Mbps Current Channel box Curent Service Set Identifier 123 Displays the channel that the Wireless LAN USB Adapter is operating in Throughput Bytes Second Transmitted Received fo Jeoo Current Service Set Identifier box Link Quality Excellent 100 Displays the SSID of the connected network device LLLLLILLLLILILLLLILLLLLILLLLLLILLLLLLI Signal Strength NUNNNNNENENENNNNNN OK Cancel Help Figure 4 2 Link Info tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 2 Configuration Settings er A profile is a set of pre defined values y Service Set Identifier SSID is case sensitive Wireless LAN USB Adapter 1 Click the Configuration tab see x Figure 4 3 In this tab you can change the Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced About default configuration settings below BR i 2 To create a new profile click the Profile defaut z Remove Create Activate box and then type a name in the box 3 Click the Create button 4 To switch
47. less LAN USB Adapter pattern called a chip The chipping code is known only to the sending and receiving stations making it difficult for an intruder to intercept and decipher the encoded wireless data DSSS is used in IEEE 802 11b networks A program that a computer uses to control the operation of a peripheral device such as a keyboard modem monitor card or cable A method of assigning a temporary IP address to a host such as a computer connected on a specific network With dynamic addressing a particular host may have a different IP address each time it connects to the network See DHCP A procedure to convert a file from its original form to one that can be read only by the intended recipient A local area network LAN protocol that supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards that operates over the twisted pair or coaxial cable A version of Ethernet called 100 Base T or fast Ethernet supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbps A group of Wireless Stations and multiple Access Points using the same ID ESSID form an Extended Service Set An ASCII string up to 32 characters long used by a wireless LAN A wireless station with an ESSID that is different from your network s ESSID cannot connect to your network Glossary D 3 Fast Ethernet Firewall protection Fragmentation threshold Full duplex Half duplex Hexadecimal Hub IEEE 802 1 W
48. less Network 128 Bits l Properties dialog e The tvpe of Encrvption box option to use depends on vour Access Point encrvption settings Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 10 Network Status The Wireless Network Connection status dialog box will not appear if the Wireless LAN USB adapter is not currently connected to a wireless network Wireless LAN USB Adapter Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar When the Wireless Network Connection Status wm dialog box similar to Figure 4 12 appears click the General tab This displays the connection status m duration speed and signal strength Status Connected Duration 00 07 59 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength 000 General Support Activity Received Packets 3 Figure 4 12 Wireless Network Connection Status l MT dialog box Click the Support tab A dialog box similar to om Figure 4 13 that displays the address type IP address subnet mask and default gateway em a p pea rs Address Type Automatic Private Address IP Address 169 254 3 12 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 General Support Default Gateway L Details 9 Figure 4 13 Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 11 Using the Configuration Utility A When Wireless Network Connection is enabled vou cannot use the Configuration Utilitv to configure the settings Therefore the Wirel
49. maining steps Click the Specify an IP Address option to select it Type the relevant information in the IP Address and Subnet Mask boxes and then click the Gateway tab When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 3 appears type the new gateway address in the New gateway box and then click the Add button Click the DNS Configuration tab P a P BLASTER Wireless LAN Access Point Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration l Gateway l WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below C Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address IP Address Subnet Mask Figure 5 2 Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default The address order in the list will be the order in which these machines are used New gateway z l AE Installed gateways TIT Figure 5 3 Configuring Vour Computer s Network Settings 5 3 13 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 4 appears click the Enable DNS option to select it 14 Type the relevant information in the Host Domain and DNS Server Search Order boxes and then click the Add button 15 Click the OK bu
50. nd then click View Available Wireless m Networks Figure 4 8 When the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box similar to Figure 4 9 appears click the available network that you want If necessary enter the WEP key in the Network key field Click the Connect button Your computer automatically connects to the selected network Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks 15 i BritePort 1 i CL 2100 If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Figure 4 9 Connect to Wireless Network dialog box Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 8 Encryption settings If you cannot find your Access Point click the Refresh button 1 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Right click the Wireless Network Configuration icon on the taskbar and then click View Available Networks When the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box similar to Figure 4 9 appears click the Advanced button A Wireless Network Connection Properties E Wireless Network Connection Properties Pik dialog box similar to Figure 4 10 will pop up EE ETO EEE MORE If your Access Point or ad hoc server appears in T Use Windows to configure my wieessnetwok stings the Preferred Networks section click on it and click Available networks th e P ro pe rti es b utto n l 7 to an available network click eme
51. o power saving mode click the Power F Saving Mode box and then click Enabled In Ad hoc mode the Power Saving Mode is not supported 13 Click the Apply Changes button to save the settings Click the Site Survey tab see Figure 4 4 Click the Search button to display or refresh the list of available Access Points or ad hoc stations Click the Access Point or a wireless network device you want to link with Click the Connect button Your computer automatically connects to the selected Access Point or wireless network device Network Blaster Wireless Lan USB Adapter utility e xi Encryption Advanced About Link Info Configurati The list contains available Access Points and their features To update the list click Search button You can select a desired Access Point from the list and click Connect button to connect to the specified Access Paint SSID BSSID Obaedd 00 02 2D 0B AE DD 73 1 Yes BritePort 1 OO EO EB 40 00 70 46 3 Yes CL 2100 DO E0 EB 01 86 B4 100 7 No 123 00 90 96 09 B4 30 100 11 No OK Cancel Help re ke Figure 4 4 Site Survey tab Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 4 Encryption Settings e For Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP you have three options Disabled 64 Bits and 128 Bits All wireless network devices in a Local Area Network LAN must have the same WEP settings and WEP key entry for this feature to work If WEP is disabled the data
52. oard user guide or vendor Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 1 Installing Drivers and Configuration Utility In Windows 98SE I With the USB cable provided connect 3 Click the Next button Wireless LAN USB Adapter Tu rn on your com puter Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 1 appears USB Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device worl Figure 3 1 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 2 4 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 2 click the Search for the best driver for your device Recommended option and click the Next button 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 3 re click the CD ROM drive check box to select it Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next button Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancer Figure 3 2 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search T Floppy disk drives B Micrasothwindows Updat
53. omputer Troubleshooting B 3 If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter In Windows 2000 XP 1 Click the Start button and click Run The Run dialog box appears 2 In the Open box type command 3 At the command prompt type ipconfig 4 Press the Enter key 5 Restart your computer Radio Interference Do the following Q Q Q Adjust the antennas of the wireless access point until vou get the best reception Keep the access point and wireless clients awav from microwave ovens large metal objects and 2 4 GHz cordless phones If possible move the access point from its present location to another location until vou get the best reception Do the following Q Q Q Q Go to the Start menu Click on the Run command Type in E wlsetup exe where E can be replaced by the actual drive letter assigned to your CD ROM in the prompt Click the OK button Troubleshooting B 4 CREATIVE Frequently Asked Questions FAQs BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Frequently Asked Questions FAQs This appendix provides frequently asked questions you might have about Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 either during installation or normal use What is the function of the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter It is a wireless network adapter card Connect the wireless LAN USB adapter to your computer and t
54. our computer is a wireless client of the Wireless LAN Access Point 2100 the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 is your NIC B IM Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Network icon When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 1 appears click the Configuration tab Click your Ethernet card to highlight it for example TCP IP gt PRO 100 Management Adapter 10 100 and then click the Properties button Network BAEZ Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed B USB Wireless Network Adapter TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter El PRO 100 Management Adapter Remove Properties y Primary Network Logon Microsoft Family Logon Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks OK Cancel Figure 5 1 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings 5 2 Wireless LAN Access Point 10 11 12 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 2 appears click the IP Address tab If you are using a Dynamic IP address proceed to step 6 For users with a Static IP address go to step 8 Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option to select it and click the OK button Click the OK button When Windows prompts you to restart your computer click the Yes button to restart your computer This completes the Ethernet configuration therefore skip the re
55. ow of network information to and from the computer Glossary D 6 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA PCMCIA Card Packet Internet Groper PING Preamble Protocol Reboot RJ 1 I W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter An industry group organized in 1989 to promote standards for a card size memory or I O device that would fit into a personal computer usually a notebook or laptop computer A card size memory or I O device that connects to a personal computer usually a notebook or laptop computer A PCMCIA card has a 68 pin connector that connects into a slot in the computer An Internet program used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply PING is used primarily to troubleshoot network connections A preamble is a signal in the form of series of pulses used in network communication to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems There are two options Short and Long The Short option improves throughput performance A set of agreed upon rules for transmitting data between two devices A user s computer must support the right protocols to communicate with other computers When a computer is shut down and restarted it is rebooting A connector socket for two pairs four wires of twisted pair cables that is used primarily to connect telephone equipment in the United Sta
56. r they must operate in non overlapping channels Two Access Points placed close to each other and operating on the same channel can provide only one 11 Mbps per channel Q Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between two Access Points is not too large In most buildings WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 to 300 feet 30 to 91 meters depending on the thickness and structure of the walls Under normal conditions an Access Point provides a coverage of up to 150 feet 46 meters However in offices with walls or cube walls the coverage is only around 80 feet 24 meters Q Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal If the signal on the other side of a wall is weak it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure Install another Access Point to circumvent this problem or move the Access Point to another location A Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that weaken radio waves Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 13 CREATIVE Network Settings 5 Configuring Your Computer s BLASTER Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings Network Configuration in Windows 98 SE Me This chapter explains how to configure your computer s network settings in Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP Before you begin to configure a computer be sure that the computer has a functioning Network Interface Card NIC If y
57. r assignees in connection with equipment purchase and in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness and all other obligations or liabilities of the manufacturer its successors or assignees Wireless LAN USB Adapter Service and Warranty Information E 3 Asia p Refer to the installation CD for your country s technical support contact information located in E Manual Asia Warranty where E represents your CD ROM drive BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Our company is happy to assist and support our customers If you have trouble or questions relating to any purchased equipment follow the steps below 1 Duplicate the problem Once a problem occurs try to restart your hardware and software from the beginning and see if the problem happens again If a problem is intermittent finding it may be difficult because there may be more than one cause and consequently more than one solution We have answers to many commonly asked questions in Appendix E Service and Warranty Information Contact the dealer who sold you the equipment Your dealer may be able to provide the assistance you need Call our Technical Support Hotline at 65 6895 4100 Our representatives will be glad to help you over the phone Monday through Friday from 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m Singapore Time Be at your computer when you c
58. r registered trademarks of their respective owners All rights reserved Wireless LAN USB Adapter Contents Safety Precautions General Safety cactus cient a e dal dava taka dlane Made eet nie vii FCC Radiation Exposure Statement oocococonoconononenanonanacanancnnnnn cono ronnrrnnnononos viii Introduction Before YOU Begit eisai ia i ki ira e d xi Pa ka e Content nirien ki periti A kaw dd nan xi Recording Model and Serial Numbers ocococcncnnoconcnnnnncencnnnnnnonenenennnnnns xi Minimum System Requirements 00000000 nn xi Document CONVENTIONS cece cece EEE K K K K K EE TA xii 1 About Wireless LAN Wireless LAN ca eave wlitecete cents 1 1 Installatiomii ii secs i a earch a Ta l 1 COS nj tee do ot dy ne tea zk no oa oko Na 1 1 Speed a P O exteuna rented 1 1 MO DINGY i ana oo E o la oa aaa 1 1 SCA se enous 1 1 Ad NOC MOJE sites Heid e a eens educa toe Mele 1 2 Infrastructure MOode 0000000000000 n n 1 2 FIeXiDNILY ii i ins ENTE BASA ae ee ah 1 2 2 Installing Hardware About Rear View of Wireless LAN USB Adapter ss seerenenanannnnnenznnrnznnnznza 2 1 iii Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility Installing Drivers and Configuration Utility lt eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 3 2 In Windows OSSE iii a ia 3 2 In Windows 2000 00 0 cates i ri 3 8 In Windows Me iid vv vce a Tajer ie ai teat i pi ka ETT n k 3 14 In Windows XP EERE EEE K K K K 3 19 Unin
59. r s settings See Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter on page 4 1 In Windows Me Wireless LAN USB Adapter Congratulations You have successfully installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers and Configuration Utility The ti Configuration Utilitv icon see Figure 3 24 appears on the taskbar near the clock viz A Bite E Figure 3 24 Configuration Utility To close Configuration Utility right click its ae icon and select Exit 1 Turn on your computer Add New Hardware Wizard E 2 With the USB cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 25 appears 3 Click the Automatic search for a better driver Recommended option Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next button Back Cancel Windows has found the following new hardware USB Device Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware If your hardware came with installation media insert it now and click Next What would you like to do Specify the location of the driver Advanced Figure 3 25 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 14 4 In the dialog box similar to Add New Hardware Wizard E Figure 3 26 click the Finish button 5 When prompted rest
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61. rs click the Search for a Install Hardware Device Drivers l RS s u ita b I e d ri ver fo r you r d evi ce on m program that enables a hardware device to work with recommended option and click the This wizard will complete the installation for this device Next button a USB Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel Figure 3 14 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 15 prom click the CD ROM drives check box to Locate Driver Files B gt Al A x Where do you want Windows to search for driver files SS select it Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next Search for driver files for the following hardware device button a USB Device The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations T Floppy disk drives M CD ROM drives T Specify a lo
62. s point Do the following Q Q Q Q Q Make sure that the access point is connected and turned on Observe the status LEDs to make sure that the access point is properlv connected Make sure that vour PC wireless client is set to Infrastructure mode Make sure that the wireless USB adapter is connected to vour computer Also make sure that you have installed the driver properly Make sure that your computer is configured with the same SSID as the Wireless Access Point Also remember that the SSID is case sensitive Your computer and the Access Point must have the same settings for WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy If WEP is disabled on the Access Point it must be disabled on the computer If WEP is enabled the key tables must match The authentication type and the Access Point must have the same settings or make sure that Auto is selected in the Authentication Type box see Advanced Settings on page 4 6 Reset the Access Point Restart your computer My computer is unable to connect to another wireless client Do the following Q Q Make sure that the SSID is same for all the wireless clients and the Access Point Check if vou have a valid IP address and Subnet Mask To find this out In Windows 98 SE Me 1 Click the Start button and click Run The Run dialog box appears 2 In the Open box tvpe winipcfg 3 Click the OK button Circle the pull down list to select the specified device 4 Restart vour c
63. stalling Drivers and Configuration Utility ss enenennenkznnenenennnenzza 3 25 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Configuration Utility ICON eee ee eee eens eee eee ee ee tenk 4 1 Configuring Settings sss v ek a dava a 4 2 Configuration Settings rr rr 4 3 Site Survey SettiNg sies ii Aa bo ik bala et Tj a Va ied neat keane Ba Sii 4 4 Encryption SeCtuinGS i ia ia kie cd EE ke DAA 4 5 Advanced Settings iii f nej iew wi ili o B 4 6 Utility INFOPMAtION cect EEA HENA KENEEEKENETENEDEKENEEEZET 4 7 Configuring Settings In Windows XP eee 00000000 nn eee ee nn 4 8 Using the Wireless Network Connection nn 4 8 Encryption Settings n ka ain i g ays 4 9 Network Status ii siek maker glikol i dda i ia fi sata zi ieli 4 11 Using the Configuration Utility lt eee e teers tense eee een 4 12 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration rr 4 13 Configuring Vour Computer s Network Settings Network Configuration in Windows 98 SE MeE ll e eenenznnnnkznnenkneninenknznzna 5 2 Network Configuration in Windows 2000 nn nn nn 5 5 Network Configuration in Windows XP L nr nn nn nn rr nn rninn 5 6 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Appendixes A Specifications Wireless Interface oococonococonoconononanancnnncnnnno nono ro none nanoronanrranananns A 1 USB Interface aiii a ei A 1 ANCENE ARSS A 1 Frequency Range oni ron a ARA A 1 Modulation i e l ein CMa ecko hoes A 1 CORNER St cuss ivcae enial Fac MAKAK RAKA Ke KKC
64. t 2 Mbps Glossary D 4 IEEE 802 1 1b Infrastructure mode Interface Internet Protocol IP IP Address Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM band Local Area Network LAN y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter A high bit wireless LAN standard that works on the 2 4 GHz band and utilizes DSSS direct sequence spread spectrum technology It offers data bit rates of up to 11 Mbps and the range is from 61 to 91 meters 200 to 300 feet for maximum speed A local area network or other small network mode in which wireless clients are part of the network and use one or more Access Points to connect to a wired LAN Each Access Point is connected to the Ethernet LAN using a standard Ethernet cable In IEEE 802 11b specification the infrastructure mode is referred to as the Basic Service Set The physical arrangement that supports the attachment of a device to a connector or to another device The standard protocol within TCP IP that defines the basic unit of information by breaking down data messages into packets routing and transporting the packets over networks then reassembling the packets at their destination IP corresponds to the Network layer layer 3 in the ISP OSI model The address for a computer on a TCP IP network The IP address identifies a particular machine on a network The format of an IP address is a 32 bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods Each number can be 0 to 255 for
65. t antennas and your body Statement A viii CREATIVE b ip A USM Introduction W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Introduction Welcome to Creative Wireless World Connect the Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 to your computer and your computer becomes a wireless networking station Using radio freguency RF signals your computer will be able to share network resources and access other stations within a wired or wireless Local Area Network using Ad hoc peer to peer and Infrastructure network modes Communication with a wired network is through an access point Introduction x Before You Begin Package Contents Recording Model and Serial Numbers Minimum System Requirements y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter This section contains information you should know about before using this manual Read the information carefully before proceeding further Q Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 Q USB cable Q Quick Installation Guide Q CD ROM containing drivers utilitv and User Manual Vour Wireless LAN USB Adapter has a model number and a serial number located on the bottom side After removing the Wireless LAN USB Adapter from its packaging write down its model and serial numbers for future reference Vou will need to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office The following are the minimum svstem requirements Intel Pentium II 233 MHz
66. tes Glossary D 7 RJ 45 Router Reguest to Send RTS threshold Service Set Identifier SSID Static IP address Subnet or Subnetwork Subnet Mask Switch y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter A connector socket for four pairs either wires of twisted pair cable that is used commonly to connect computers onto a local area network especially to the Ethernet The only difference between an RJ 45 and RJ 11 connector is that the RJ 45 connector is slightly wider A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks using the same or different protocols Routers look at the destination addresses on the packets passing through them and then decide which route to send them on It sets the RTS threshold Any packet size above this value requires RTS For packets smaller than this threshold value RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the wireless LAN A group name shared by all members of an IEEE 802 11 standard wireless network Only wireless devices with the same SSID are allowed to establish connections A permanent IP address assigned to a computer host connected on a specific network Any network that is a part of a larger IP network and is identified by a subnet address A 32 bit string of a TCP IP address a part of which is the network address and the other part is the host address A Subnet Mask is usually represented in dotted decimal notation for example 255 255 2
67. ttings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address l 3 Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses gt Preferred DNS server l Alternate DNS server gt Advanced Cancel Figure 5 8 Wireless LAN Access Point axl CREATIVE A General Specifications W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your wireless LAN USB adapter Wireless Interface Q IEEE 802 11b compliant Q WEP security support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption USB Interface Compliant to 1 0 and 1 1 standards Antenna A Built in antenna Frequency Range A 2 4 2 4835 GHz ISM Band Modulation Q DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Channels Q 11 Channels Data Rate a 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Output Power Q 15 dBm typical Coverage Area A Up to 390 meters 1287 feet outdoor Power Supplv Q Derives power from the USB bus Specifications A 1 y BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Indicator LEDs Q Power LED Q Link LED Safetv and Regulatorv Q FCC Part 15 Class B CE Phvsical Dimensions Q 4 6 inches 117 mm x 2 1 inches 82 mm x 1 0 inches 26 mm Weight Q 4 2 oz 120 g Specifications A 2 CREATIVE B Troubleshooting W BLASTER Wireless LAN USB Adapter Troubleshooting Problems with Wireless LAN USB Adapt
68. tton 16 Click the OK button 17 When Windows prompts you to restart your computer click the Yes button to allow the settings to take effect and complete your configuration im mma ma BLASTER Wireless LAN Access Point TCP IP Properties 17 x Gateway WINS Configuration 1 IP Address l Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Disable DNS Enable DNS Host Domain DNS Server Search Order I Ada ir EMO Domain Suffix Search Order O yO Add DI Remove Conce Figure 5 4 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings 5 4 Network Configuration in Windows 2000 Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Network icon Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties from the list to select it When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 5 appears select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click the Properties button When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 6 appears click the Obtain an IP address automatically option and proceed to step 7 If you are using a Dynamic IP Address Continue with step 6 if you are using a static IP address Click the Use the following IP Address option to select it and type the relevant information in the IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server boxes Click the OK button When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears click the OK button to complete th

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