Wireless Utility
Full Manual
1. Software/Hardware Installation
Please install the software before inserting the wireless adapter in the system!
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Insert the CD-ROM into your computer.
The Sitecom installer will start.
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Click Install to start the installation of the drivers.
Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
Please register your product when the installation is finished.
After registering, please shut down the computer.
Plug in the USB adapter into a free USB port.
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Start the computer.
The computer will automatically detect and install the new hardware.
Note: Windows 98 users might need their Windows 98 installation CD-ROM to
complete the installation.
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Windows 2000/XP users are offered the option to enable the Guest account. This
can be helpful if you want to use Windows ‘File and Printer Sharing’. Click Yes to
enable the Guest Account.
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The installation is now finished.
2.
Using the Sitecom Wireless Utility
The Sitecom Wireless Utility can be used to view all wireless networks in range, and
connect to them. When you connect to a network, the Wireless Utility automatically
generates a profile for it.
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When the utility is first started, the main screen is shown.
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Click Site Survey to view all wireless networks in range.
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Select the desired network, and click Connect in order to make a wireless
connection.
Note: If your network is encrypted, the Wireless utility will attempt to detect the
type of security used. If necessary, you can change this. Click Next, and enter
your encryption key. (This is the same key as setup in your modem/router or
other computer.)
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Manually Adding profiles
The Wireless utility uses profiles to connect to your network(s). A profile is automatically
generated if you connect to a network using Site Survey, but can also be manually
created. If your network changes, it’s also possible to edit your profile manually.
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Click Profile Settings to view your Preferred Networks
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To add a profile, click New profile. (Or choose Edit to edit your profile)
Enter a profile name (the profile name can be chosen freely), and click Next.
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Enter the correct Network Name (this has to be the same Network Name or
SSID as setup in your modem/router or other computer)
Select your Network Type. This can be either Access Point if you’re using an
Access Point, router, or wireless modem, or Ad-Hoc if you’re using a peer-to-peer
or computer-to-computer network.
When you’re using an Ad-Hoc network, you’ll also need to select the same
Channel on both PC’s.
Click Next
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Enter your computername and Workgroup. (The Workgroup needs to be the
same on all computers in your network. The computer name has to be unique in
your network.)
Click Next
Choose whether or not you want to use encryption, and select the appropriate
authentication and encryption mode. (This needs to be the same on all
wireless devices in your network.)
Note: If you’re using a wireless router, please enable encryption on the router
first.
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Click Next
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For WEP encryption, the Key Length and Key Format need to be set. (The same
settings need to be used on all wireless PC’s and/or the router/modem.)
In the table below, the restrictions for your network key are stated.
WEP 64 bit
WEP 128 bit
WPA-PSK
Alphanumeric
hexadecimal
alphanumeric
hexadecimal
5 characters
10 characters
13 characters
26 characters
8-63 characters
A-Z & 0-9
A-F & 0-9
A-Z & 0-9
A-F & 0-9
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Click Next after entering your Network Key.
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Enter your IP-Settings. (Usually Enable DHCP has to be chosen when you’re
using a router or wireless modem. If you’re using an Ad-Hoc network, please
enter the correct IP-settings.)
Click Next.
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Click Next again, and OK when you receive the ‘profile saved’ message.
Click Connect to connect to your preferred network.
4.
Sharing folders
The Wireless Utility also provides an option to share folders on your computer. When you
share a folder, other computers in your network can access the files in this folder. Please
follow these steps to share a folder on your computer.
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In the utilities main screen, press Shared folders
Click New Share to add a share
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Enter a name for your share (the name can be chosen freely)
Enter the path for the shared folder (or click Browse to select the folder from a
list)
Optionally, a few words for comment can be entered.
Select the type of Access. (Select Full if you want network users to be able to
add/edit/delete files, or select Read Only if network users are only allowed to
view the files in this shared folder.
Click Next
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To delete a share, you can select the shared folder, and click Delete Share.
The option More…’in the Wireless Utility shows extra information about the selected
shared folder.