MyEssentials ME1001-USB Operation & User’s Manual

5, 3 2 1 3 4 5 6 section Introduction 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerat…

34, MyEssentials ME1001-USB Troubleshooting 32 Signal strength is poor. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) a…

6, Introduction 4 For more MyEssentials wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used whe…

14, Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 12 After successfully installing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the W…

20, Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 18 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryptio…

22, Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 20 Configuring your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you must se…