Windows XP users:
1
Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon
2
In the Choose a Wireless Network window select the network where you want to connect and then click Connect.
Note: If the Choose a Wireless Network window displays the message Windows can not configure the wireless connection. You will
need to enable the Windows Zero Configuration service. To enable Windows Zero Configuration follow these steps:
a
Click Start / Run enter Services.msc and click OK.
b
The Services window opens. Scroll down until you see Windows Zero Configuration.
c
Double click on Windows Zero Configuration. The Windows Zero Configuration Properties dialog box opens.
d
Change Startup Type to Automatic. Click Apply and then OK
3
If your wireless network does not use security (not recommended) click Connect Anyway to connect to your wireless network. If your wireless
network uses security you will be prompted for a Network key. Enter your wireless security key in the Network Key and Confirm Network Key
and click Connect.
Your computer is now connected to your wireless Network, and your USB adapter setup is complete. If you want help with the Wireless Network
Configuration utility, see Windows Help and Support.
Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS X
Important: Do not plug the Adapter into your computer yet. We will tell you when to plug it in.
1
Insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. Click on the MAC folder to open.
2
In the folder, select your OS X version and double-click to open.
3
Double click on the Installer.pkg (OS X10.4 double click the Installer.mpkg) and then click Continue.
4
Click Continue on the important Information screen.
5
Click Continue on the Software License Agreement Screen. Then click Agree. If the Software License does not appear on your screen you
can review it in the full length user manual on the CD.
6
Click Install. When prompted for your Name and Password, enter the name and password you use to login to your computer. Click Install
Software (OS X 10.4 and 10.5 users click OK).
7
Click Continue Installation to install the software now. When the installation is complete click Restart to restart your computer.
8
Wait until you see the desktop then plug your USB adapter into one of the available USB slots on your computer.
9
The drivers will install automatically. When prompted to enable the WLAN card click OK.
10
The System Preferences pane opens. Under Internet & Wireless click Network. To enable the wireless adapter follow the steps for your OS.
OS X 10.5 – 10.8 users:
a
Click + to add a new adapter.
b
When prompted to select the interface, click on the Interface dropdown menu and select 802.11n WLAN Adapter (OS X 10.5 users select
Ethernet Adapter (en x), where x is a number).
c
Click Create then click Apply. You can now close the Network pane.
OS X 10.4 users:
a
The New Port Detected box appears. Click OK.
b
From the Show drop down menu select Ethernet Adapter (en x), where x is a number.
c
Click Apply Now. You can now close the Network pane.
Congratulations! Your Wireless-N USB adapter is now installed. Please continue below to learn how to connect to an existing wireless network.
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Mac OS X
1
Double-click on the Wireless-N USB Configuration utility icon
2
Click Available Network then select the Wireless Network Name (SSID) that you want to connect to.
3
If you are only going to connect to this network once, click on Connect. Otherwise click on Add to Profile to store the configuration. If you
store the configuration your USB adapter will automatically connect to this network when it is available.
4
If security is enabled on the network: The Wireless Network Security Properties box appears. Enter your wireless security key in the
Network Key and Confirm Network Key. If you selected Add to Profile you can give your profile a name in the Profile Name field. By
default it will use the SSID as the profile name. Click OK to connect to the wireless network.
If security is disabled on the network: If you clicked Connect to join the wireless network the adapter will go ahead and connect to the network.
If you clicked Add to Profile the Wireless Network Security Properties box appears. You can enter a name for the stored profile in the
Profile Name field. By default it will use the SSID as the profile name. Click OK to store your profile and connect to the wireless network.
Your computer is now connected to your wireless network and your USB adapter setup is complete. If you want help with the Wireless-N USB
Configuration utility, see the full length User Guide on your CD.
in your computer's system tray.
on the Dock. This opens the wireless configuration utility.