Planet Technology Network Card WL U356M User Manual

802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter  
WL-U356M  
User Manual  
Version: 1.00  
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency  
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)  
during normal operation.  
R&TTE Compliance Statement  
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE  
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and  
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity  
(R&TTE)  
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications  
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.  
Safety  
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and  
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static  
electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the  
computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of  
the equipment.  
WEEE regulation  
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of  
the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end  
users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of  
the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted  
municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.  
Revision  
User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter  
Model: WL-U356M  
Rev: 1.0 (November. 2006)  
Part No. EM-WLU356M  
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PLANET WL-U356M  
TABBLE OF CONTENTS  
Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................................5  
1.1 Features............................................................................................................5  
1.2 Specification ....................................................................................................6  
1.3 Package Contents.............................................................................................6  
1.4 Minimum System Requirements......................................................................7  
1.6 Installation Considerations...............................................................................7  
1.7 About This Guide.............................................................................................7  
Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network ...............................................................8  
2.1 PLANET WL-U368M .....................................................................................8  
3.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation.....................................................9  
3.2 Configuration your wireless adapter..............................................................13  
Chapter 4 Configuration Utility...................................................................................15  
4.1 Network Status...............................................................................................16  
4.2 Profile Manager .............................................................................................17  
4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................17  
4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Mode .....................................................................................20  
4.2.3 Profile Setting .....................................................................................23  
4.3 Site Survey.....................................................................................................24  
4.4 Statistics.........................................................................................................28  
4.5 Advance .........................................................................................................28  
4.6 Admin ............................................................................................................31  
4.7 About..............................................................................................................32  
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................33  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-U356M provides simple, reliable, and  
high-speed wireless connectivity for both desktop and laptop users. The WL-U356M is capable  
of offering up to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz frequency bands.  
Support of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) with AES encryption keeps your wireless  
communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer. Backward  
compatible with 802.11b standard, the WL-U356M is easier to join existing network and protect  
your original investments. The WL-U356M also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience  
of USB2.0 interface. Easy installation and true "Plug & Play" operation offer fully mobility and  
high availability. The WL-U356M is a perfect choice for users who are looking for wireless  
connectivity.  
1.1 Features  
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IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant  
Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2.4GHz  
Data rate auto-fallback mechanism increases connection reliability  
Supports USB 2.0 for high speed data transfer  
Supports WPA with AES and TKIP encryptions  
64/128-bit WEP encryption  
Support of Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode  
Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP  
Plug-and-Play  
Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables  
General Application  
WL-U356M offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various  
network scenarios:  
1. Remote access to corporate network for information  
E-mail, file transfer and terminal service.  
2. Difficult-to-wire environments  
Historical or old buildings, public occasions, venues and open area where it is  
difficult to wire.  
3. Frequently changing environments  
Factories, Retailers, and Offices that frequently change locations and rearrange the  
workplace  
4. Temporary network access  
Events, exhibitions, construction sites or some important occasions that require  
temporary network access.  
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5. Access to database for mobile workers  
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to database while  
roaming in the hospital, retail store or office.  
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users  
SOHO users who are in need of easy-to-install and wide coverage networking.  
1.2 Specification  
IEEE 802.11b/g  
Standards  
802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps);  
Modulation  
802.11g: OFDM  
11 Channels (USA)  
Channels  
13 Channels (Europe)  
14 Channels (Japan)  
TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI  
Network Protocol  
Interface  
USB2.0  
15 dBm  
-80 dBm  
Status  
Transmit Power  
Sensitivity  
LED  
64/128-bit  
85.5×28×10mm  
15g  
WEP Key Bits  
Dimensions  
Unit Weight  
Powe  
5V  
FCC ,CE  
0º~40º C  
-20º~70º C  
Certifications  
Operating Temp  
Storage Temp  
10% to 85%, Non-Condensing  
5% to 90%, Non-Condensing  
Operating Humidity  
Storage Humidity  
1.3 Package Contents  
Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the  
following items:  
One Wireless USB Adapter  
One CD-ROM (Including the Configuration Utility, Driver and User’s Manual)  
One Quick Installation Guide  
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If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier for  
support.  
1.4 Minimum System Requirements  
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.  
Pentium Based (above) IBM-compatible PC system with one vacancy USB2.0/1.1 port  
CD-ROM drive  
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Operating System  
At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation  
1.6 Installation Considerations  
Beware of the walls and ceilings. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range  
form 3-90 feet. Properly position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so  
that the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized.  
Building materials make a difference – A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a  
negative effect on signal coverage range. Try to properly position Access Points and  
computers with wireless adapters so that there would be less obstacles existing between  
them.  
Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves, cordless phones and child incubators.  
It is likely that the latter will cause interferences to the operation of your wireless LAN devices.  
1.7 About This Guide  
This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter  
to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will guide you through the correct  
configuration steps to get your device up and running.  
Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate important  
information.  
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Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network  
The PLANET WL-U356M supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with  
the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement USB port  
computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP  
2.1 PLANET WL-U368M  
The status LED indicators of the PLANET WL-U356M are described in the following.  
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Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection  
Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.  
Figure 2-1  
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Chapter 3 Installation Procedure  
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information  
about the Wireless USB Adapter. Follow the procedure described below in this chapter to  
install the USB adapter under Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.  
3.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation  
The following installation operates under Window XP. The procedure also applies to Windows  
98SE/Me/2000.  
Note 1: If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before, please uninstall  
the existed drivers and utilities first.  
Note 2: Please install the configuration utility before insert WL-U356M into the USB  
port of the computer.  
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once  
completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.  
2. Click the “WL-U356M Utility” hyperlink in the WL-U356M field to initiate the installation  
procedure. You will see the below InstallShield Wizard dialog box. Please click “Next” to  
continue.  
Note: If the above screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select “Run”  
and type “D:\Utility\WL-U356M\setup.exe”, where D is your CD-ROM drive.  
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3. You may click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder you prefer for the installation of  
utility. Otherwise, you can keep the default setting and click “Next” to proceed.  
4. Once the utility is installed, select “Finish” to complete the utility installation.  
If your operating system is Windows XP/Server 2003, the below window will pop up.  
Please select “Continue Anyway” to continue.  
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If your operating system is Windows 2000, the below window will pop up. Please choose  
Yes” to go on.  
5.  
Please insert WL-U356M into a vacant USB port on the computer.  
Note: For Windows 2000, please directly skip to step 7. If your operating system is  
Windows 98SE, Windows will automatically detect and install the device and ask you to  
insert the system installation CD to complete the entire procedure.  
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6.  
Windows will automatically detect the device. Choose “Install the software automatically  
(Recommended)”. Then click “Next” to continue.  
7.  
A screen will appear to inform you that the USB adapter has not passed Windows Logo  
testing (WHQL). Click “Continue Anyway” to proceed.  
8.  
Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.  
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3.2 Configuration your wireless adapter  
Note. When you install a wireless card to Windows XP / Server 2003, Wireless Zero  
Configuration will take over the configuration. You have to disable it before using the  
WL-U356M configuration utility. If your operating system is Windows 98SE/Me/2000,  
please directly skip to step 4.  
1. Click this icon  
in the system tray to open Wireless Zero Configuration.  
2. In the “Wireless Network Connection” window, click “Advanced.”  
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3. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” and click “OK” to save.  
4. Double-click the utility icon  
in the desktop, then you will see the WL-U356M utility.  
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Chapter 4 Configuration Utility  
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the WL-U356M and  
monitor the link status and statistics during the communication process.  
When the WL-U356M is installed, the configuration utility will be displayed automatically. This  
card will auto connect to wireless device which has better signal strength and no wireless  
security setting  
Figure 4-1  
If the Configuration Utility does not appear, you can double-click the  
on your system  
desktop start it. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start > Programs >  
PLANET WL-U356M > WL-U356M Configuration Utility.exe.  
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4.1 Network Status  
The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP).  
Figure 4-3  
Link Information  
Status: The status of the wireless network connection.  
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Network SSID: The unique name of the wireless network.  
Network Type: The mode of the wireless network currently in use.  
Network BSSID: The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.  
Security: The status of the encryption security feature.  
Link Speed: The data transfer rate of the current connection.  
Channel: The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.  
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
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DHCP Option: The status of the DHCP client.  
IP Address: The IP Address of the Adapter.  
Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.  
Default Gateway: The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.  
4.2 Profile Manager  
Figure 4-4  
On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile.  
4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode  
When the Network Info screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network  
SSID. Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want your  
wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless  
access point. Click the Next button to continue.  
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Figure 4-5  
Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box.  
Figure 4-5  
Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue.  
Figure 4-6  
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Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue.  
Figure 4-7  
Click Next to continue.  
Figure 4-8  
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Figure 4-9  
4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Mode  
When the Network Info screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network  
SSID. Choose the Ad-Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want multiple  
wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.  
Figure 4-10  
Select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop-down  
menu. Click the Next button.  
Figure 4-11  
Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box.  
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Figure 4-12  
Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue.  
Figure 4-13  
Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue.  
Figure 4-14  
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Click Next to continue.  
Figure 4-15  
Figure 4-16  
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4.2.3 Profile Setting  
Figure 4-17  
Parameter  
Description  
This tab enable you to view and to change setting the network  
information including Profile Name, Network SSID, Network Type,  
Wireless Mode.  
Network Info tab  
This tab enable you to view and change setting the security  
information including Authentication Mode, Encryption.  
This tab enable you to view and change setting the protocol  
information including Power Save Mode, Preamble, Transmit  
Rate, Fragment Threshold, RTS/CTS Threshold.  
Security tab  
Protocol tab  
When you finish to set up for Network Info, Security and Protocol,  
click “Apply Profile” button to save your configure.  
Apply Profile  
“Move Up” and “Move Down” button can select priority when you  
have a lot of profile name. The first profile name has the highest  
priority and it will auto connect to wireless device.  
Move Up / Move Down  
“Delete” button can delete existing profile name in your choice.  
“Create” button can create new profile name.  
Delete  
Create  
Save  
When you finish to set up for Move Up, Move Down, Delete and  
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Create, click “Save” button to save your configure.  
4.3 Site Survey  
The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for  
connection.  
Figure 4-18  
Filter button – It can filter Network SSID, Network BSSID and Select Channel. Network SSID  
and Network BSSID can filter any one or only one. Select Channel can filter all channel, only  
one channel or channel of in a certain range.  
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Figure 4-19  
Refresh button – It enable you to displays a new list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks  
available for connection  
Associate button -- The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the  
network to which you wish to connect.  
Figure 4-20  
Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box. If the wireless  
network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the wireless  
network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key field.  
Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen,  
or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey  
screen.  
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Parameter  
Description  
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the  
device intends to connect.  
Authentication Mode  
Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless  
network.  
Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP  
Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.  
802.1x You can also enable IEEE 802.1x setting to use the  
authentication server or certification server to authenticate client  
users.  
WPA-PSK – It is a special mode designed for home and small  
business users who do not have access to network authentication  
servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared Key, the user  
manually enters the starting password in their access point or  
gateway, as well as in each wireless stations in the network.  
WPA-PSK takes over automatically from that point, keeping  
unauthorized users that don't have the matching password from  
joining the network, while encrypting the data traveling between  
authorized devices  
WPA2-PSK – WPA2-PSK is also for home and small business.  
The difference between WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK is that  
WPA2-PSK provides data encryption via the AES. In contrast,  
WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)  
WPA – WPA provides a scheme of mutual authentication using  
either IEEE 802.1x / Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)  
authentication or pre-shared key (PSK) technology. It provides a  
high level of assurance to enterprises, small businesses and home  
users that data will remain protected and that only authorized  
users may access their networks. For enterprises that have  
already deployed IEEE 802.1x authentication, WPA offers the  
advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and  
infrastructure.  
WPA2 – Like WPA, WPA2 supports IEEE 802.1x / EAP  
authentication or PSK technology. It also includes a new advanced  
encryption mechanism using the Advanced Encryption Standard  
(AES). AES is required to the corporate user or government users.  
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The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides  
data encryption via the AES. In contrast, WPA uses Temporal Key  
Integrity Protocol (TKIP).  
Security Off – Disable the encryption mode.  
Encryption Method  
WEP – Enable the WEP Data Encryption. When the item is  
selected, you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys.  
TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the  
temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message  
transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security  
than the standard WEP security.  
AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of  
security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most  
advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the  
wireless network.  
Note: All devices in the network should use the same encryption  
method to ensure the communication.  
The EAP authentication protocols this device has supported are  
included as follows. This setting has to be consistent with the  
wireless APs or Routers that the card intends to connect.  
802.1x Authentication  
Protocol  
EAP/TLS (User Certificate) –EAP/TLS is the most secure of the  
EAP protocols but not easy to use. It requires that digital  
certificates be exchanged in the authentication phase. The server  
presents a certificate to the client. After validating the server’s  
certificate, the client presents a client certificate to the server for  
validation.  
The WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK can be from 8 to 64 characters and  
can be letters or numbers. This same key must be used on all of  
the wireless stations in the network.  
Passphrase  
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless  
network. There are two types of key length: 40-Bit and 104-Bit.  
WEP Key(Key1 ~ Key4)  
Fill the text box by following the rules below.  
40-Bit – Input 10-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”  
range) or 5-digit ASCII characters (including “a-z” and “0-9”) as the  
encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “test1”.  
104-Bit – Input 26-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”  
range) or 13-digit ASCII characters (including “a-z” and “0-9”) as  
the encryption keys. For example:  
“01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator”.  
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4.4 Statistics  
The Statistic tab enables you to view the statistic information of the connection including  
signal strength, transmit, receive and protocol.  
Figure 4-21  
4.5 Advance  
The Advance tab enables you to configure more advanced setting, for example: power save  
mode, preamble and etc.  
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Figure 4-22  
Parameter  
Description  
The power saving function is only available when the network type is  
in infrastructure.  
Power Save Mode  
Continuous Access – The device will always set in active mode.  
Max Power Save – Enable the device in the power saving mode  
when it is idle.  
The preamble defines the length of the CRC block of communication  
among wireless devices. This option is only active in the Ad-Hoc  
network.  
Preamble  
If you want to lower the transmit power of the device for saving the  
power of the system, you can select the lower percentages from the  
list. The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the  
coverage range.  
Transmit Power  
There are four modes including Auto, High, Medium and Low.  
There are several options including  
Transmit Rate  
Auto/1/2/5.5/6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps for you to select. When the  
“Auto” is selected, the device will choose the most suitable  
transmission rate automatically. The higher data rate you designated  
in the network, the shorter distance is allowed between the device  
and wireless stations.  
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When the wireless mode is “802.11 b”, the maximum data rate is  
11Mbps(11b) so that there are only “Auto/1/2/5.5/11Mbps” options  
you can select.  
The value defines the maximum size of packets; any packet size  
larger that the value will be fragmented. If you have decreased this  
value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it  
again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Select  
a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes. Minor change is  
recommended.  
Fragment Threshold  
RTS / CTS(Request To Send / Clear To Send) is the mechanism  
used by the 802.11 wireless networking protocol to reduce frame  
collisions introduced by the hidden terminal problem and exposed  
node problem.  
RTS / CTS Threshold  
RTS / CTS packet size threshold is 0 ~ 2347. Typically, sending RTS  
frames is turned off by default (threshold 2347). If the packet size  
the node wants to transmit is larger than the threshold, the RTS /  
CTS handshake gets triggered. If the packet size is equal to or less  
than threshold the data frame gets sent immediately  
The available channel differs form different countries. The operating  
frequency channel will be restricted to the country user located  
before importing. If you are in different country, you have to adjust  
the channel setting to comply the regulation of the country.  
Regulatory Domains  
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4.6 Admin  
The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles.  
Figure 4-23  
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Export Profile  
To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that  
appear , direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the SAVE button.  
Figure 4-24  
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Import Profile  
Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location.  
From the screen that appears, select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.  
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Figure 4-25  
4.7 About  
The About tab enables you to view the information of the PLANET WL-U356M including MAC  
Address, Regulatory Domain, Firmware Version and etc.  
Figure 4-26  
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and  
operation of the PLANET WL-U356M. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.  
1.  
The PLANET WL-U356M does not work properly.  
. Reinsert the PLANET WL-U356M into your PC’s USB port.  
. Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the device manager and click  
on the Network Adapter. You will find the Adapter if it is installed successfully. If you see  
the yellow exclamation mark, the resources are conflicting. You will see the status of  
the Adapter. If there is a yellow question mark, please check the following:  
. Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ (Interrupt Request, a hardware interrupt on a  
PC.)  
. Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver. If the  
Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps, remove the adapter and do  
the following:  
. Uninstall the driver software from your PC.  
. Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this  
User Guide.  
2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the  
Infrastructure configuration.  
. Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on.  
. Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same  
security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.  
3. What should I do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to  
connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet?  
. Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity.  
If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.  
. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not,  
check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.  
. Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly  
entered for the network.  
. In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified  
on the settings for the wireless clients and access points.  
. In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note  
that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set)  
and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying  
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to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being  
established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.  
. Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly.  
. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both  
the Adapter and the access point.  
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