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User Guide

NWZ-UD150AUSB WLAN Adapter

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Index

1. Product Overview ...........................................................................................................3

1.1. Introduction .........................................................................................................3

1.2. Product Appearance...........................................................................................3

2. Installation.......................................................................................................................4

3. Connect to Internet- Station Mode ................................................................................7

3.1. Setup in Wireless Utility .....................................................................................7

3.2.

Setup Wireless LAN with WPS PBC..................................................................9

3.3. Setup Wireless LAN with WPS PIN .................................................................10

4. Connect to WiFi Devices- AP Mode ............................................................................12

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................14

2.1. Installing the Software of the NWZ-UD150A..............................................4

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Introduction

simple (physical WPS button) and secure (64/128bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 WLAN security) way

Moreover, it adopts latest Green WLAN technology, which controls power consumption

automatically in accordance with WLAN activities. No setting required! This Mini USB

Adapter can save up to 80% power consumption than legacy 802.11n products.

1.2. Product Appearance

On Wireless USB dongle is powered on.LINK/ACT

Off Wireless USB dongle is powered off.

The NWZ-UD150A USB WLAN Adapter is an ultra compactwireless adapter which provides

to enable 150M 802.11n wireless access to your notebook or desktop computer.

LED Status Descriptionindication

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2. Installation

the driver and utility.

screen will show up.

Click Next.

Click Install to start the

setup program.

Describes the procedure for installing theNWZ-UD150A

2.1. Installing the Software of the NWZ-UD150A USB adapter

If you dont see the welcome screen, go to StartMy Computer and click to open

CD-ROM drive. Then double click autorun.exeand wait for few seconds, the welcome

(1). Insert product CD to you PC. At the welcome screen, please click Driver installation to install

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Waiting for system running.

(2). Restart your computer

Once the installation is

finished, click Finish to

restart you computer.

(3). Connect the USB Adapter

or Desktop computer.

(4). Check the Wireless Connection

Double click on Wireless Utility icon in the system tray or on the desktop.

Icon in System Tray Utility icon on Desktop

USB porton your Laptop

Plug the NWZ-UD150A Adapter into

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Click onAvai lable Networktab to view all

the access points with the range of this

adapter. Double click on the SSID that you

want to connect.

If the wireless network you selected

requires security, the utility will guide

through the appropriate security setup.

After the signal strength is indicated, you

have successfully set up your wireless

network on you PC or Laptop.

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3. Connect to Internet- Station Mode

3.1. Setup in Wireless Utilit y

Below steps will help you select the access point through the Wireless Utility and connect

after setting the security.

(1). Check your wireless LAN setting information.

Check the access point setting information and take note as list below.

Name Information set in the wireless router/access point

SSID (Connection name)

Encryption type Authentication type

WEP Open System / Share Key / Auto

WPA /WPA2/

WPA2 Mixed

AES / TKIP

Network key (the Encryption key of the access point)

(2). Select Access Point

when used used as an client it connects to wireless router or AP

NWZ-UD150A provides 3 methods to setup the connection.

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Mode.

Click on Avai lable Network tab to find the

access points and double click on its SSID.

If the access point you are connecting is not

in the list, click Refresh to renew the list.

The Security setting window will show up if

the access point requires security.

Enter the information you checked from the

access point and click OK.

Make sure NWZ-UD150A is under Station

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You can check General information once the

wireless network connected successfully.

3.2. Setup Wireless LAN with WPS PBC

If your wireless router /access point is also WPS supported, you can complete the connection

setting by just pressing the WPS button.

Press the WPS button on your wireless

router/ access point to enable the WPSparing. Then release the button when

the WPS LED is lit.

the mini adapter.

(If you can not press WPS button with

your fingers, please press it with

something sharp, e.g. a pen).

When the setup window shows up,

WPS

Then you need to press the WPS button on

releasethe button.

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You can check General information once

the WPS connection is established.

3.3. Setup Wireless LAN with WPS PIN

Setup the wireless LAN with a PIN code if the wireless router /access point supports WPS PIN

function.

Open the Wireless Utility of mini

adapter and click the Wi-FiProtect Setup.

Write down the PIN code and

press the Pin Input Config

(PIN).

Select a specific access point by

click Yes.

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Click on the SSID which you

want to connect.

If the access point you areconnecting is not in the list, click

Refresh to renew the list

selected Access Point.

Meanwhile, open the Access

Points setup page and input the

PIN code.

You can check General

information once the connection

is established.

the connection with your

NWZ-UD150A is waiting for

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4. Connect to WiFi Devices- AP Mode

WiFi supported devices such as gaming machines or a mobile phone.

(1). Switch the Mode type to Access Point

Use NWZ-UD150A as a wireless access point, and you can enjoy the Internet with other

Select Access Point mode and wait for

the system mode change.

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Select the Internet connection you want to

share and the Wi-Fi security setting to use

for access point will be displayed.

Connection. You can find the AP in the

WiFi Networks.

Use your WiFi enabled device to search for WiFi

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Troubleshooting

Problem Corrective Action

when I plug in the wireless

USB adapter.

Make sure you have turned on your computer

Check the utility and driver for your WLAN adapter have

installed correctly.

Restart your computer and plug in the adapter again.

Make sure there is no hardware conflict and check your

computer resource information.

Cannot access the

configuration utility.

Make sure the WLAN adapter is installed / plugged in

properly.Check the utility version you have installed is correct.

I cannot connect to a

wireless network

Make sure the ACT LED on the WLAN adapter is blinking.

Check the wireless router is within range and move your

computer closer to the wireless router.

Make sure that you have set the wireless network settings

correctly. For example, the SSID and security settings.

Make sure there is no radio interference (for example,

cordless phones, microwave oven, etc) that may affect

wireless transmission quality.

LEDdoes not turn on

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this

equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral

devices).

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20

centimeters between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20

cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.