Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Si lverCrest SWS 150 A1 USB WLAN stick.
T h i s U S B W L A N s t i c k i s a c o s t - e f f e c t i v e w a y t o e x t e n d y o u r P C o r
notebook. The stick allows you to connect your PC or notebook to your
wireless network. Access your data easily without cables and surf the
Internet if there is Int ernet access avai lable.
Intended use
This is an information technology dev ice. It enables connection to
wireless networks. It may only be used for private and no t industrial or
commercial purposes. Further more, the device may not be used in
tropical climates. O nly connection ca bles and exter nal devices that ar e
designed for this product in terms of safety, electromagneti c compatibility
and shielding quali ty may be used in co njunction with the devic e. This
device meets all relevant nor ms and standards in conjunction with C E
conformity. In the event of any modifi cation to the device that was not
approved by the manu facturer, complian ce with these stand ards is no
longer guarantee d. The manufactur er does not accept a ny liability for
any resulting damage or faul ts in such cases. If you are not using the
device within the Feder al Republic of Germany, you must observe the
regulations and laws in the countr y of use.
Supplied items
SilverCrest SWS 150 A1 USB WLAN stick
CD-ROM with software
User manual
Technical data
WLAN standards*
IEEE 802.11n (150Mbit/s),
IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbit/s),
IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbit/s)
Connection USB 2.0/1.1*
1
Input voltage 5 V
Power consumption 200 mA
Security/
encryption
64/128-bit WEP encryp tion
WPA/WPA2 and
WPA-PSK/WPA2 PSK encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Frequency rang e 2,4GHz
Frequency Band
Modulation Method
QPSK / BPSK / 16-QAM / 64-QAM /
OFDM
Data transfer rate*
2
up to 150 Mbit/s (uplink/downl ink)
LED indicator green LED
Antenna internal
Supported operating
systems:
Windows
®
7/ Vista / XP, MAC
System requirem ents
Computer with at least a 1 G Hz
compatible Pentium processor
1 free USB 2.0 port
CD-ROM or DVD drive for installing the
software
Dimensions 19.6 x 15.2 x 8.6 mm
Weight 2.2 g
*
1
The USB WLAN stick is backwards c ompatible with USB 1.1 ports.
However it is not possible to achiev e the full transf er speed with this
connection.
*
2
The standard transfer rates – 150 Mbit/s, 54 Mbit/s and 11Mbit/s
– are the theoretica lly possible data rates. The actual data throughput
is less.
Safety instructions
This symbol indicates important information for safe operation of
the device and th e safety of the user.
This symbol indicates other important in formation on the topic.
Before using this device for the first time ple ase read the following
instructions carefully and tak e note of the safe ty warnings, e ven if you are
familiar with the use of electronic devices. Please keep this manual safe
for future reference. If you sell the device or pass it on, always include
this manual.
Ensure that
no direct heat sources (e. g. heating) can aff ect the devic e;
no direct sunlight or bright artificial ligh t reaches t he device;
any contact with splash ed and dripping water and corrosive liquids
is avoided and the device is not operated in the vicinity of water. In
particular the device should never be submer ged in liquid (do not
place any items filled with liquid, e.g. vases or dri nks near the
device);
the device is not in the immediate vicinity of magnetic fields (e.g.
speakers);
n o f i r e s o u r c e s ( e . g . b u r n i n g c a n d l e s ) a r e p l a c e d o n o r n e a r t h e
device;
no foreign objects penetrate the device;
the device is not subjected to any extr eme temperature f luctuations,
a s t h i s ma y r e su l t in m o is t u re c a u se d b y co n d en s a t io n an d t h er e f o re
a short circuit;
the device is never s ubjected to excessive shocks and vibrations;
Children
Electric al devices do not belong in children's hands! Ne ver allow children
to use electrical devices unsupervis ed. Children ma y not recognise
potential risks. Small parts can be f atal if swallo wed. Always keep plastic
packaging away from children as it poses a suffocation risk. Batteries
can be fatal if swallo wed. Keep batteries away from children. If a battery
is swallowed, seek medical h elp immediately.
Radio interface
Do not use the device on aircraft, in hospitals, operating rooms or in the
vicinity of medical ele ctronic systems. The transmitted radi o waves can
impair the functionality of sensitive devices. Kee p the device at least
20cm away from any pacemak ers, since the proper functioning of the
pacemaker can be imp aired by radio waves. The tr ansmitted radio
waves can ca use interference in he aring aids. Do not place the device in
the vicinity of flammabl e gases or in an explosion-hazard environment
(e.g. paint shop) when t he radio components are switch ed on since the
transmitted radio waves can cause an explosio n or a fire. The range of
the radio waves is dependent o n conditions in the surrounding
environment. In case of data traffic via a wireless connection, it is also
possible for unauthorised third parties to receive data. T arga GmbH is
not responsible for radio or telev ision interference caused by
unauthorised changes to this devic e. In addition, Targ a assumes no
responsibility for the replacement or e xchange of connecting lines and
devices not indicated by Targa G mbH. Only the user himself is
responsible for the elimi nation of interferen ce caused by suc h
unauthorised changes and for the replac ement or exchange of the
devices.
Operating environment
The device is not designed for use in enviro nments with a high
temperature or humidity (e.g. b athrooms) or in extremely dusty
conditions. Operating temperatures and operating air hu midity: 5 °C to
40 °C, max. 85 % rel. air humidity.
Storage when not in use
I f t h e d e v i c e w i l l n o t b e u s e d f o r a l o n g p e r i o d o f t i m e r e m o v e t h e U S B
WLAN stick from the USB port o f your computer. Ensure that the stora ge
temperature remains betwe en -20 °C and 60 °C. The humidity should
not exceed 90% re l. air humidity.
Overview
1. WPS button
2. LED*³
*³ The LED flashes constantly as soon as
the USB WLAN stick is recognised by the
operating system. If data is b eing
transferred via WLAN, the LE D will flash
faster.
Prior to use
Installing the software
Important: Connect the USB WLAN stick to your computer after the
software has been installed. If the USB WLAN stick is already
connected the softw are may not inst all compl etely or correct ly.
The supplied software must be installed to be abl e to use the USB WLAN
stick. The following installation screen shots correspond to the Windows
®
7 operating system. With the Windo ws
®
XP / Windows Vista
®
/ MAC
operating systems the displa ys may be slightly diff erent but the content
will be identical.
Insert the CD-ROM
supplied into the CD-ROM
drive of your compu ter and
start "setup.exe ".
Select "USB 802.11N
Adapter".
To install the Windows
driver click on
"Windows " next to the
image with three USB
WLAN sticks.
Select th e required
language and click on
"Next ".
To start the installation click
on "Next ".
After the driver has bee n
installed the computer has
to be restarted. Click on
"Finish" to restart the
computer.