Transcend Information 128MB-256MB JetFlash manual

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1 Introduction Thank you very much for purc hasing Transcend’s Wireless LAN JetFlash™ . This small device is more than a USB Flash Drive. It combines a USB Flash Driv e with an IEEE802.11b Wirel ess LAN (WLAN) function. Via a USB connection, it can expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between desktop or laptop computers . With the WLAN func[...]

2 Product Overview Switch When the switch is set to the “ ON ” position, you can write/read data to/from your JetFlash and simultaneously use it for wi reless applications. When the switch is set to the “ OFF ” position, you can write/read data to/from your JetFlash , but the wireless function is disabled. Please set the switch to the “ O[...]

3 Dat a S t orage Function Driver Inst allation for Windows 98SE 1. Drivers are required for Windows 98SE. Drivers will also be required for the WLAN function. (see Wireless LAN Function section). Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Win98 Driver button. 2. Select 98 Driver Install to continue. 3. After the drivers [...]

4 Driver Inst allation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the data portion of your JetFlash . Driv ers will be required for the WLAN function (see Wireless LAN Function section). Simply plug your JetFlash into an available USB port, and Windows will install the file[...]

5 Wireless LAN Function The WLAN Utility is JetFlash’s management software. You must install the WLAN Utility found on the Driver CD to enable the WLAN Function. Before installing the WLAN Utility , ve rify that the switch is set to the “ ON ” position and carefully read the following steps. Inst all the WLAN Utility 1. Insert the Driver CD i[...]

6 4. Select Next .  You can select Browse to choose the folder destination. 5. Select Next .[...]

7  You can rename the program folder name. 6. The Question window will appear. Sele ct Yes to add a program s hortcut on your desktop (recommended). 7. Select Finish to complete the installation. (I n Windows XP, you must compl ete steps 8-10 an d d isable the Windows XP Zero-Configuration.)  The Operating system may request you to i nsert th[...]

8 personnel to assist you to complete the installation. 8. From the Start Menu, go to Settings and select Netw ork C onnections . 9. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (this will be your JetFlash ), and select Properties . 10. Select the Wireless Networks tab, and verify the check box “ Use Window s to co nfigure my wireless network settings[...]

9  Yo u can also use the KU8-M zip file in the second partition of your JetFlash . This zip file is the compressed files of the WLAN Utility . After uncompressing it, run the Setup.exe file inside and follow the above-mentioned steps to complete the installation. Execute the WLAN Utility 1. Verify that you have installed the WLAN Utility applica[...]

10 3. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window will appear.  One of following signal icons will appear in the syste m tray (bottom right corner) after the WLAN Utility has executed. • (Green): Connected • (Yellow): Low Quality • (Red): Disconnected  You can right-click the signal icon, and select Exit to close the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Ut[...]

11 4. Select or type in the SSID you want to use (see picture below for an example). The SSID must match the one used by the Access Point.  SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the group name that will be shared by all the members of the wireless network. You can only connect to an Access Point (AP) that uses the same SSID. 5. Select Apply and then [...]

12  Channel is not active in Infrastructure Mode.  After the values of Computer Name, SSID, Network Type, Channel and Country are set, you can type in a name in the Profiles column and select Apply to save the settings. Profiles will allow you to store a maximum of five sets.  You can select the Site Survey tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Uti[...]

13 Connect without an Acce ss Point (Ad Hoc Mode) If you want to communicate with the other wireless devices directly (peer to peer) without using an Access Point, you must select Ad Hoc mode. Follow the procedures below to activate Ad Hoc Mode : 1. Execute the WLAN Utility . 2. Select the Setting tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window. [...]

14  Every member of the peer-to-peer network must select the same SSID and channel. 5. Select Apply . 6. Select OK to activate 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode .[...]

15 Enable Encryption You can enhance the security of network by enabling the encryption. Fol low the procedures below to activate encryption. 1. Execute the WLAN Utility . 2. Select the Settin g tab and then select Advance . 3. From the WEP Required Mo de drop-down menu box, choose either 64 bits (ASCII), 128 bits (ASCII), 64 bits, or 128 bits, the[...]

16 b. If Manual 128 bits (ASCII) is selected, enter the 13-digit WEP Key(s). c. If Manual 64 bits is selected, enter the 10-digit WEP Key(s). d. If Manual 128 bits is selected, enter a 26-digit WEP Key.[...]

17 4. Select Apply to finish. Setting the T r ansmission Rate JetFlash supports four kinds of transmission rates . You can follow the procedures below to set the transmission rate. 1. Execute the WLAN Utility . 2. Select the Setting tab and then select Advance . 3. Select one of following transmission rates and then select Apply to set the transmis[...]

18 Power Saving Mode JetFlash supports Power Saving Mode. You can follow the procedures below to enable the Power Saving Mode. 1. Execute the WLAN Utility . 2. Select the Setting tab and then select Advance . 3. Select the Enable opti on in the Pow er Saving Mode column.  When the Power Saving Mode is enabled, JetFlash can work with low power co[...]

19 about your wireless connection. The SSID and MAC information of the network or access point to which your computer is connected will appear on the s creen. Also, the Signal Quality and Signal Strength will be displayed. Select Rescan to refresh the display and to detect if there are other available networks. You may be able to connect to any of [...]

20 Diagno stic To view any errors in the hardwar e, firmware , or software of your JetFlash , select the Diagnostic tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window and select Start Diagnostic . If any error occurs, you can select View Error Details to view the detailed information. About V ersion You can select the A bout tab in the IEEE 802.11b [...]

21 Safely Remove JetFlash Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE Unplug JetFlash from your system directly when data is not transferring. Remove JetFlash in Windows Me 1. Select the icon in the system tray. 2. The Unplug or Eject Hard ware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. 3. The Unplug or Eject Hard w are window will appear. Select USB Disk an[...]

22 6. The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear again. Select OK to complete. You may now safely unplug your JetFlash from your computer. Remove JetFlash in Windows 2000 1. Select the icon in the syste m tray. 2. The Unplug or eject hardw are pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. 3. The Unplug or eject hardw are window will appear. Sele[...]

23 4. The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear. Select OK to continue. 5. Select WLAN miniUSB Adapter and select Stop to continue. 6. The Safe To Remove Hardw are window will appear. Select OK to complete. You may now safely unplug your JetFlash from your computer.[...]

24 Remove JetFlash in Windows XP 1. Select the icon in the system tray. 2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. 3. The Safely Remove Hardw are window will appear. Select USB Mass Storage Device and then select Stop to continue. 4. The Safe To Remove Hardware message balloon will appear. You may now safely unplug y[...]

25 Uninst all WLAN Utility 1. Safely remove your JetFlash (see previous section). 2. Select the button on the Task Bar, go to Settings and then sel ect Contro l Panel . 3. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 4. Select the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility and select Change or Remove Programs to continue.[...]

26 5. Follow the InstallShield Wizard and select Remove to complete the un-installation. 6. Select Finish wh en the un-installation has completed.[...]

27 T roubl eshooting Q1: Why doesn’t the driver CD Auto-Run after it is inserted into the CD-ROM drive in Windows? A1: This problem usually occurs because the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive is disabled. Please enter the Device Manager in Control Panel and enable the A uto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive. Al ternatively, you can exec[...]

28 c. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, select Remove . d. Select OK to confirm the device removal. e. Select Yes to restart your computer and refer to the “ Driver Instal lation for Windows 98SE ” section to re-install the Win98 Driver .  In Windows Me: a. Right-click the My Computer ic on on the desktop and select Pr[...]

29 b. Select the Device Manager tab and double-click Network adapters . Select the WLAN miniUSB Adapt er and right-click Properties . c. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, select Remove .[...]

30 d. Select OK to confirm the device removal. e. Select Yes to restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash .  In Windows 2000: a. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties .[...]

31 b. Select Hardware tab and then select Device Manager . c. Double-click the Network adapters . Right-click the WLAN miniUSB A dapter and then select Properties .[...]

32 d. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, right-click WLAN miniUSB Adapter and then select Uninstall . e. Select OK to confirm the device removal.[...]

33 f. Restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash .  In Windows XP: a. Select the button on the Task Bar, go to Settings and then select Control Panel . b. Double-click the System icon.[...]

34 c. Select Hardw are tab and then select Device Manager . d. Double-click the Network adapters . Right-click WLAN miniUSB Ad apter and then select Properties .[...]

35 e. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, right-click WLAN miniUSB Adapter and select Uninstall . f. Restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash .[...]

36 S pecifications • Host Interface: USB 1.1 • Standard: IEEE802.11b • Dimension: 26 (W) x 86 (L) x 14 (H) mm • Weight: 27g • WLAN Frequency Range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz 2.497GHz (14 Channel) • WLAN Operation Range: Indoor: 35-100m @ 11Mbps Outdoor: 300m @ 11Mbps • WLAN Channels Support: US/Canada: 11 (1-11) Europe: 13 (1-13) France: 4 (10-1[...]

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