Kanguru Flash Drive Max User manual

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USER’S GUIDE

This manual applies to 1.1.4 or later versions of the KanguruWireless LAN

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Please be aware of the following points before using the KanguruWireless LAN adapter.

DOS®, Windows 95®, Windows 98®, Windows NT®, Windows 2000®, Windows

ME®, and Windows XP®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple®and

Macintosh®are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. IBM and OS/2 are

registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. All

other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or

organizations.

Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product

nor any losses incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible

for the copyright laws, and is fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru

Solutions Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit

www.Kanguru.com for web support.

Kanguru Solutions

1360 Main St., Millis, MA 02054

508.376.4245 • Fax 508.376.4462

www.kanguru.com

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FCC Class B Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

help.

The user should not modify or change this equipment with written approval from

Kanguru Solutions. Modification could void authority to use this equipment.

Notice 1:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2:

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to

the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device

could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void the

user’s authority to operate the device.

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Welcome .................................................................................................................................................... 5

KanguruWireless LAN Package Contents: ........................................................................................... 5

Features:.................................................................................................................................................... 5

Specifications: ........................................................................................................................................... 6

System Requirements:............................................................................................................................. 6

Attention Win 98 users:............................................................................................................................ 7

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 7

WLAN Utility Introduction........................................................................................................................10

Opening the WLAN Utility Software ......................................................................................................11

Status ........................................................................................................................................................11

Profile ........................................................................................................................................................13

Profile-Advance........................................................................................................................................14

Profile-Encryption ....................................................................................................................................14

Survey .......................................................................................................................................................16

Statistics....................................................................................................................................................16

About .........................................................................................................................................................18

Warranty....................................................................................................................................................18

Tech Support............................................................................................................................................18

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the KanguruWireless LAN adapter from Kanguru

Solutions. You can now easily connect your PC to your wireless network without

every opening your PC. Unlike other USB WLAN adapters on the market, the

Kanguru Wireless LAN also comes with built in flash storage to transfer files in

this pocket-sized device. You now get two great products in one; the WLAN

adapter, and a USB Flash drive to store your valuable data.

The adapter’s compact design and plug-and play abilities make it ideal for

notebook users. Take the drive wherever you go to store files as well as connect

to a Wireless network. Another great benefit is the fact the adapter draws power

from your USB ports, so there’s no a need for an external power supply.

KanguruWireless LAN Package Contents:

•1 – KanguruWireless LAN adapter.

•1 – Notebook mounting kit.

•1 – USB extension cable.

•1 – Driver CD.

•1 – User registration form.

If any of the above items are missing, please call Kanguru Solutions’ Tech

Support department at: (508) 376-4245, extension 2 and replacement parts will

be shipped to you ASAP.

Features:

•High speed data transfer rate of up to 11Mbps

•40, 60, and 128-bit WEP encryption to ensure privacy.

•Automatic Rate fallback to adjust to distances.

•One-year Standard Warranty: This device comes complete with a one-

year parts and labor warranty.

•Compatible with Win98/98SE, ME, 2000, XP

•Compliant with 802.11b, DSSS, and 2.4GHz Standards.

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Specifications:

Standards: IEEE 802.11b and USB1.1

Interface: USB1.1

RF Output Power: 16dB, (max)

Modulation: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

Network Protocols IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, NetBEUI

RF Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 w/ Auto Detect

LEDs: Link Status

Antenna: Onboard Gain 25dBm

Operating Channels 11 N. America, 13 Europe

Dimensions: 3.9” L x 1.25” W x 0.5” H

Operating Temperature: 5° ~ 55° C

Storage Temperature: -20° ~ 80° C

Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 80%

Weight: 30g

Power: 5V drawn from USB port

Certifications: FCC, CE

Warranty: 1 year limited

System Requirements:

•Pentium Class PC

•Available USB port

•Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, or XP

•2MBs of free hard drive space

•CD-Rom drive

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CHAPTER 2 Installation

Attention Win 98 users:

Windows 98 SE users must first install the Flash Driver (Steps 1 to 3 below). All

other users do not need to install the Flash Driver.

1. Plug-in the Kanguru WLAN first and choose Search for the best driver

for your device when the wizard begins, then click Next.

2. Uncheck the box CD-ROM drive and check the box Specify a location.

Choose E:\KanguruWireless LAN\Flash Driver, where E is your CD-

ROM drive letter. Click Next to continue.

3. The wizard will find the location of the driver to be:

E:\KanguruWirelessLAN \FLASHD~5\USTORAGE.INF. Click Next then

Finish to complete the Flash Driver installation.

Overview

Please follow these instructions to ensure a proper configuration of your wireless

connection. Please note there is a WLAN Management Utility used to configure

your connection in Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. Windows XP uses its built-in

WLAN utility.

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will

start automatically.

2. Click “Next” to go to the next screen.

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3. Select the destination folder to save the program. To install to the default

folder as shown below, click “Next” to go the next screen.

4. During the installation, Driver and Utility files will be copied to your system

directory.

5. Select “No” and then Click “Finish” to complete the installation (you must

to select “Yes” for Windows 98 and Me).

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6. The WLAN Manager Shortcut will appear on your desktop. By clicking on

this icon, you can run the Utility program to configure your connection.

You will also find “WLAN Manager” at Start\Programs\Startup Menu as

shown below.

7. After clicking on the shortcut, an inverse red pyramid-like icon will

appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. Right click the icon and

select Open, and the WLAN Utility will open.

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WLAN Utility Introduction

The KanguruWireless LAN adapter has its own management software. Users

can control all of the functions provided by the application named WLAN Utility.

The Utility icon will appear on the taskbar by double clicking the WLAN Utility

shortcut on your desktop.

Please Note: Three colors are used to describe the status of the connection:

•Green indicates an excellent connection.

•Yellow indicates a poor connection.

•Red indicates a dead connection.

WLAN Utility contains five major functions, each described below:

1. Status: provides the information of the current wireless connection.

2. Profile: allows users to easily configure different settings for each user.

3. Survey: supports the site survey tool to list the active access points that

are within range of your KanguruWireless LAN adapter.

4. Statistics: provides statistical counters of data transmission and reception.

5. About: provides information about the firmware and software, Mac

address, etc.

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