Iogear Wireless-N GWU623 User Manual

1InstallationInstallationInstallation GuideWireless-N USB adapter GWU623PART NO. M1209

104. This screen shows the software License Agreement, please choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click Next to continue.

115. It is recommended to choose Install Client Utilities and Driver so you will be able to enjoy all features and functions of the product. Click Nex

127. Click Next to install the driver in the designated folder. Or you may choose to click “Browse” to select a different installation folder.8. Cli

139. Click Next to continue 10. Select Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and supplicant, and click Next to continue.

1411. The Atheros client will ask you for permis sion to reboot your computer once the Atheros software has been installed. Click Yes

1512. You will need to restart your computer once the installation has been completed. Click Finish to complete installation and res

16Windows Vista Before you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged into the USB port of your computer.

172. On the IOGEAR auto-run screen menu, click on the Install button, then select Windows Vista to Continue

184. Click Next, to continue3. To begin the installation choose a setup language and click Next.

195. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.6. Click Yes to install the driver

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207. Do NOT insert the wireless USB adapter, click OK to continue.8. Click OK, to continue

219. The driver installation has been completed. Click Finish to close the window.10.After the software installation is completed, insert the wireles

22Windows XP1. Go to Control Panel (Click on Start > Set-tings > Control Panel) 2. Click on Add or Remove Programs3. Click on Atheros Client Ins

23Software Un-installation - VistaWindows Vista1. Go to Control Panel (Start > Control Panel)2. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs or clic

24Windows XP 1. After the software installation has been completed, you will see the Atheros icon on the task bar. Right click on the icon and

252. Click on Profi le Management tab and click on the Scan button to search for wireless netowrks.

263. The scan will return a list of all available networks and the details of these networks. Select the wireless network that you would like to conn

27Windows Vista1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.Connecting to a Wireless Network - Vista

282. The next window will display a list of all wireless networks around your area. Select the network that you would like to connect and click on th

294. If the network you are connecitng has a netowrk security key or passphrase, enter it on the fi eld box below and Click Connect to continue. 5. Cli

3Table of ContentsSystem Requirements 4Package contents 5How does it work 6Windows XP software installation 7Windows Vista software installation 1

306. Select the connection location that this network will be used on.7. Verify the settings and click Close to exit the window

31Connecting to a Non-Broadcasting NetworkWindows Vista1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.2. Click Set up a co

323. Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.

335. Enter the information for the wireless network you want to add, and check the box Connect even if the network is not broadcasting. Click Next to

346. Click Close once the network has been successfully added.

35 Utility Confi guration – Add New Profi leWindows XP 1. To add a new confi guration profi le, click on New on the Profi le Management tab. 2. Enter the n

363. If your network requires you to enter a security code, please select the appropriate security option and the passkey phrase. Click OK to complet

37Windows XP1. To use WEP Passphrase security in the Athe-ros Client Utility, select the network profi le that you would like to confi gure and click on

383. Fill in the WEP Passphrase, click OK when fi nished. You may choose the WEP Key Size as you wish, and the length of your WEP key will depends on

39Utility Confi guration - Using WPA SecurityWindows XP1. To use WPA Passphrase security in the Athe-ros Client Utility, select the network profi le tha

4System requirements• Available USB 2.0 port• Windows 2000, XP, and Vista• Minimum of 20 MB of free hard disk space• Minimum of 128 MB of RAM

402. Fill in the Passphrase of your choice then click OK when fi nished3. To use the WPA/WPA2 security, click on the WPA/WPA2 radio button, then click

414. Input the information of your choice then click OK to fi nish.

42Windows XP1. If you would like to import a profi le that has already been created, click on Import. Browse to the directory where the profi le is l

432. Browse to the directory where the profi le is located. Highlight the profi le name then Click Open. 3. If you would like to export a profi le, high

444. Browse to the directory to export the profi le to then Click Save to confi rm. The profi le is now exported to the specifi ed location

45Windows XP1. If you would like to disable a Wi-Fi connection temporary, you may do so by right clicking on the Atheros icon in the system tray and s

46Windows XPTo switch to a different network you will need to right click on the Atheros icon and select profi le. Make sure that you select the netwo

47Windows XPIf you would like to use the Windows wireless client instead of the Atheros software, you may do so by selecting, Select Client software f

48The Jumpstart application will allow you to setup Wi-Fi Protected setup (WPS) on your wireless network. Using WPS will automatically confi gure a wi

491. Double click on the Jumpstart icon 2. Select Join a wireless network and click NextNote: There are two ways to setup WPS. One is by pushing t

5Package contents• 1 x Wireless LAN adapter• 1 x Driver CD• 1 x QSG• 1 x Ethernet Cable

503. If your router has an integrated WPS button, then select the Push Button selection to continue. 4. Your router will prompt you to click the integ

515. Following the Jumpstart application, and select Push the button on my access point, click Next to continue. 6. The wizard will confi gure the wire

527. Once completed, click fi nish to close the window.

531. To setup WPS by entering PIN, you will need to select Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar. 2. Locate the WPS confi guration setup on y

544. The wizard will confi gure the wireless network 5. Click Finish to complete the setup.

55WPS Confi guration – PIN Access Part II1. If you would like to setup WPS by entering the PIN from your WPS enabled access point (Router), select Ente

563. Enter the PIN on the Jumpstart setup wizard and click Next to continue.Example: Below is the screen shot on setting up the WPS on Netgear WNR843B

574. The wizard will confi gure the wireless network.5. Click Finish to complete the setup.

58Specifi cationsModel GWU623Standard 802.11b/g/nData Transfer Rate 1,2,5.5,6,11,12,18,22,24,30,36,48,54,60,90,120,180,240,270 and maximum of 300MbpsMo

59GlossaryIEEE 802.11 StandardThe IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry.Access PointAn int

6How does it workEasily enjoy the Wireless-N USB adapter GWU623 up to 100 meters (328 feet). Wireless-N USB adapter (GWU623)Wireless router

60DHCPDynamic Host Confi guration Protocol - a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to clients on the network. DHCP is used

61EthernetEthernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/offi ce wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access

62ISM BandThe FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the so-called ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c

63ProtocolA protocol is a standardized set of rules that specify how a conversation is to take place, including the format, timing, sequencing and/ or

64Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)Simple Network Management Protocol is the network management protocol of TCP/IP. In SNMP, agents-which can

65Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)TCP/IP is the protocol suite developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). It

66Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)The Wi-Fi Alliance put together WPA as a data encryption method for 802.11 wireless LANs. WPA is an industry-supported,

67Wireless LAN (WLAN)A wireless LAN does not use cable to transmit signals, but rather uses radio or infrared to transmit packets through the air. Rad

68If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear. com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and tr

69Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the part responsible

7Windows XP Software InstallationBefore you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of y

70Operation is subject to the following two conditions:this device may not cause interference and1. this device must accept any interference, includin

71This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member stat

72Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM TH

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