Wireless LAN 802.11g NIC Series 802URG User’s Guide Version 1.
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Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 2. Wireless LAN Basics ................................................................................................ 5 3. Installation for Windows platform ........................................................................... 6 3.1. Installation Overview ........................................................................................... 7 3.2.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter. This User’ s Guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: • Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter • CD containing Wireless network adapter utility & drivers and User’s Guide Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor Note: This manual is valid for all Wireless LAN 11g Series products, such as PC Card, USB, mini-USB, PCI adapter, mini-PCI…etc.
2. Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than their wired equivalence. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
3. Installation for Windows platform The following section will assist you in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first install software (Utility) and then insert / attach the Wireless LAN Adapter to your system, and finally set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to install. The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.
3.1. Installation Overview Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection: z Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode. z Install the software using the Install CD. z Install the Wireless LAN Card (WIRELESS LAN 802.11g Adapter). z Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need the TCP/IP protocol.
3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP Note: Do not insert the WLAN Adapter until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful installation of your WLAN device. 1. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM, then browse the CD content and find a file which be named setup.exe, double click it for beginning the installation. Follow the instruction to finish the installation. 2.
3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000 Note: Do not insert the WLAN Adapter until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful installation of your WLAN device. 1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000 to load fully. 2. Be sure that the Wireless LAN 802.11g Adapter is not inserted yet. 3. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM, then browse the CD content and find a file which be named setup.exe, double click it for beginning the installation. 4.
Uninstall Procedure Step 1: If you want to uninstall the WLAN adapter, just simply click Start Menu Æ Program Æ USB Wireless LAN Card Dongled UtilityÆ Uninstall, Step 2: Restart your Computer.
4. Configuration Utility Wireless LAN 802.11g Wireless LAN adapter uses its own management software. All functions controlled by user are provided by this application. Usually this application starts automatically, or click icon from Start Menu to start the Utility application. A new icon should appear in your Icon tray. If the icon is in red, it means that Wireless LAN 802.11g NIC configuration is invalid or incomplete.
5. Troubleshooting If you encounter any problems during the installation, or to confirm that the WLAN 54Mbps device is installed properly, please read the following troubleshooting section. In Windows 98: To check that the WLAN 802.11g device is installed properly, please do the following: 1. Go to START>SETTINGS>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK. Choose the Configuration Tab. If you find the WLAN 802.11g Adapter, it means the card is installed properly.
6. Certification: FCC Compliant: 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.
