NICWU5 - Network card / adapter Gembird - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NICWU5 Gembird

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USER MANUAL Features

• 2-in-1 wireless combo adapter: both WLAN and Bluetooth interfaces

• Supports WLAN data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps

• All modern WLAN encryption security standards including 256-bit

• Wireless connection with Bluetooth enabled computers, mobile phones, PDAs, etc.

• High-quality wireless stereo music Specifications

• USB 2.0 interface, USB 1.1 compatible, retractable connector

• WLAN: complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, speed up to 54 Mbps; security: WPA; 64/128/256-bit WEP; TKIP/AES, WEP2; transmitter output power: 17 dBm (max); internal antenna type, gain: 2.4 GHz Wireless @ ± (typical): 2 dBi +/-1 dBi, working distance up to 100 m

• Bluetooth: v.2.0 + EDR, speed up to 3 Mbps, RF power up to 18 dBm (Class I), working distance up to 100 m

• Dimensions: 77 x 26 x 9.5mm

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USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Gembird® NICW-U5 Bluetooth and WLAN Dongle! This manual will help you install and use it properly. The NICW-U5:

• High-speed wireless access to Internet

• Wireless high-quality stereo music

• Exchange files with mobile phones

• Plug&Play easy installation

• Suitable both for laptops and desktop PCs

• Supports Windows 7 Installation Please follow the steps below to install the software and driver for this Bluetooth and WLAN Dongle.5 GEMBIRD EUROPE B.V. http://www.gembird.eu

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USER MANUAL Configuring wireless network in Windows® 7 Windows® 7 operating system has so-called “Wireless Zero Configuration” feature, which can be used to configure and control the NICW-U5 Bluetooth and WLAN Dongle. Note: Wireless Zero Configuration is most appropriate to be used at home and in SOHO local networks. Wireless Zero Configuration should not be used in medium or large networks or in the networks where a high degree of security is required. Follow the steps below to configure your WLAN Dongle using the Wireless Zero Configuration:

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2. Click “Network Connections”.

3. Right-click the network connection associated with your Wireless

USB Dongle and select “Properties”.

7. Select the Access Point with which you would like to connect.

8. Click the “Connect” button.

9. Enter your login/password that is required by this network.8

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