MSI MP54GS (MS-6818) Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card (For OEMs use only) User’s Guide
FCC Caution 1. 2. 3. 4. The 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. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Keep this User’ s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Introduction >>> 1.1 MP54GS - Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MSI Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS (hereafter called MP54GS), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a highefficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 1.2 How MP54GS Works Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 1.3 Specifications Hardware Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11g/b Bus and Connector Types 32-bit 3.3 Volt Type IIIA 124-pin Golden Finger Security Mechanism Hardware-Base WEP Privacy Hardware-Base AES Privacy (driver update) Operational Environment Operational Temperature: 0 ~ 55OC Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing) Weight and Dimension Weight:11.5g Dimension: 50.8 x 59.6 x 4.9mm Radio Frequency Raw Data Rates and Modulation Types IEEE 802.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Frequency, Bandwidth, and Channels 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz Frequency Band 14 Channels Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels 25MHz Bandwidth Per Channel Transmitter Output Power Output Power: 13.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the MP54GS, your PC should meet the following: - Desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot. - Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. - Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing the driver and utilities. - CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher. >>> 1.5 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 1.6 Product View External Antenna Connectors: Connect to external antennas for enhanced data transmission and reception. The external antennas are well designed on the desktop or notebook computers.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for the MP54GS, including how to install and remove the MiniPCI card. The instruction below is suitable for most computers with the MiniPCI slot. For more information about the MiniPCI module, please refer to your computer’s manual. >>> 2.1 Installing the MP54GS 1. Locate the Mini PCI slot on the mainboard. 2. Place the MP54GS over the MiniPCI slot (at an angle of 30 degrees).
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 2.2 Removing the MP54GS 1. Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP54GS installed. 2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the card should bound upwards slightly after being released from the slot. 3. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Software Installation This section describes the procedures of installing the driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish the installation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME, please prepare the Windows® Setup CD at hand before installing the driver; because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation. >>> 3.1 Installing on Windows® 98SE/ME Step 1.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Click The installation screen of Setup program Click the Install Software button. Then, the system will detect a new device and start to configure the new device. Click Restart when prompted. After rebooting, the system will search the new device again, click Cancel to continue the installation from the InstallShield Wizard. Step 2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. click Next. Read and accept the License Agreement, then click Next.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Step 3. Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shows the in stalling status. NOTE: You may be asked to insert the Windows Setup CD during the installation. Please insert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continue the installation. Step 4. When the installation is completed, click Finish. The system will restart. Click Yes when prompted to reboot the system.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 3.2 Installing on Windows® 2000/XP Step 1. Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setup program should launch automatically. The card should be installed into your computer before installing the driver and utility. If the Autorun program doesn’t launch, click Start at the taskbar and select Run...; type E:\setup.exe in the Open box and click OK, where E is your CD-drive. Click Windows XP Click the Install Software button.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide Step 2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next. Read and accept the License Agreement, then click Next. Step 3. Enter the user’s information (User Name, Organization) in the respective fields, then click Next. Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shows the in stalling status. Step 4. When the installation is completed, click Finish.
