MSI MP54G (MS-6820) 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.
How to Use This Guide This User’ s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your MSI MP54G - the Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product you bought, including its application, specification, and requirements. Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product into your system. Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of the product’s driver and utility.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .....................................................................................1 1.1 MP54G - Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card ................................................................... 1 1.2 How MP54G Works ............................................................................................... 2 1.3 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 4 1.4 System Requirements .............
5. Network Connection ......................................................................35 5.1 Checking the Network Elements ............................................................................ 35 5.2 Computer Identification ......................................................................................... 37 5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address .............................................................. 41 5.4 Checking TCP/IP Address .............................................
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s Guide Introduction >>> 1.1 MP54G - Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MSI Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G (hereafter called MP54G), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency 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 MP54G User’s Guide >>> 1.2 How MP54G 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 MP54G 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.
