PC11B2, MS-6828 Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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. NOTE 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.
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.
Introduction >>> 1.1 PC11B2 (MS-6828) - Wireless 11b PCI Card PC11B2 (MS-6828) Wireless 11b PCI Card is a costeffective wireless networking solution for desktop PCs. It complies with IEEE802.11b standard and provides up to 11Mbps data rate. The PC11B2 (MS-6828) enables any desktop PC to share a broadband connection, files and printers over the network without the time and expense of Ethernet cabling. In addition, with its 64-/128-bit WEP key and IEEE802.11i TKP, your network connection is highly secured.
>>> 1.2 How PC11B2 (MS-6828) works Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections. Therefore, 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 Gateway or Access Point.
Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In network environment, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Moreover, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing.
>>> 1.3 Specifications General Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ ME/2000/XP Compliance - IEEE 802.11b - WECA Wi-Fi - WHQL (Windows ME/2000/ XP) Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55OC Operating Humidity 0 ~ 95%, non-condensing Physical Form Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2 Dimensions (WxDxH) 127.3 X 77.6 X 18.4mm Antenna Dipole Weight 29g Operation Voltage 3.3V Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.
Data Rate and Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps. - DQPSK @ 2Mbps. - DBPSK @ 1Mbps. Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) with ACK; Half-Duplex Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CDMA/CA) Transmitter Output Power 15dBm Performance Range Up to 150m. Security Security Mechanism 5 - 64-/128-bit WEP - IEEE802.
>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the PC11B2 (MS-6828), your PC should meet the following: - Desktop PC with standard PCI slot. - Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. - Minimum 5MB 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. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible.
>>> 1.6 Product View Antenna Connector - connecting the external antenna. Golden Finger ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON The PC11B2 (MS-6828) is connected. Flash - The PC11B2 (MS-6828) is searching for available Access Point or receiving/transmitting data over the wireless network.
