Comet Labs WN558 User manual
User’s Guide
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WN558 – WN568 – WN598 Models
English Version 1.4 – March 2005
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prior writing of the publisher.
March 2005
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Contents
1. Introduction
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2. Wireless LAN Basics
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3. Installation for Windows platform
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3.1. Installation Overview
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3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP
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3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000
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4. Configuration Utility
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4.1 Link Information
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4.2 Availiable Networks
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4.3 Profile Setting
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4.4 About
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5. Troubleshooting
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6. Appendix
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter. This User’ s Guide will assist you with
the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
• Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD containing Wireless network adapter utility & drivers and User’s Guide
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor
Note: This manual is valid for all Wireless LAN 11g Series products, such as PC Card, USB, mini-USB,
PCI adapter, mini-PCI…etc.
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2. Wireless LAN Basics
Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,
wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more
cost effective than their wired equivalence.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the
need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through
simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and
network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs
offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:
• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not
possible with wired networks.
• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can
eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
• Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware
might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle
costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments
requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.
• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs
of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-
to-peer to full infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.
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3. Installation for Windows platform
The following section will assist you in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first install
software (Utility) and then insert / attach the Wireless LAN Adapter to your system, and finally set the
network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you
wish to install. The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect
cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.
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3.1. Installation Overview
Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:
Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.
Install the software using the Install CD.
Install the Wireless LAN Card (WIRELESS LAN 802.11g Adapter).
Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need
the TCP/IP protocol.
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3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP
1. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM, then browse the CD content and find a file which
be named setup.exe, double click it for beginning the installation.
Follow the instruction to finish the installation.
2. After complete the procedure, insert your WLAN card into PCMCIA/PCI slot or USB connector of
your system, and then system will detect new hardware.
Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended) ”, and then click Next to continue.
Note: Do not insert the WLAN Adapter
until you are asked to do so, failure of which may
result in unsuccessful installation of your WLAN device.
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Once your system detected the driver, Microsoft will show a warning message as below.
Click “ Continue Anyway ” for next step.
After copy the file to your system, then the setup is finish.
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3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000
1.Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000 to load fully.
2.Be sure that the Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter is not inserted yet.
3.Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM, then browse the CD content and find a file which be
named setup.exe, double click it for beginning the installation.
At the “ Welcome” window, click Next.
Note: Do not insert the WLAN Adapter
until you are asked to do so, failure of which may
result in unsuccessful installation of your WLAN device.
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