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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................... 3 1.1 Welcome .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 About This Guide .............................................................................................................. 3 1.3 Copyright statement.............................................................
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter connects you with 802.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 1.4 Contents of Package Wireless network Cardbus/PCI/USB adapter Manual, Drivers and Utility on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 1.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following. PWR ON (Green): Indicates the Adapter is ready Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 2.2 PCI adapter Figure 2-2 The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter 3.1 Install Driver and Utility Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. The Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 2-1 should appear. If it dose not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\autorun.exe (if ‘’D’’ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Figure 2-1 Click Install Driver & Utility on the Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 2-2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3.2 Install Adapter 3.2.1 Cardbus Adapter Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot. Figure 3-1 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button. The driver will be installed automatically.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3-2 3.2 .2 PCI Adapter Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in. after the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC’s chassis with a mounting screw. Then close your PC. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna port.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3-3 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button. The driver will be installed automatically. 3.2.3 USB Adapter Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Hold the adapter and insert it into a USB slot. If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3.3 Configuration your wireless adapter The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen will appear automatically. Figure 4-1 Click the Site Survey tab then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless networks.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-2 To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Associate button. Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. You can double-click the icon on your system desktop start it.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 4-1 Link Information Status: The status of the wireless network connection. Network SSID: The unique name of the wireless network. Network Type: The mode of the wireless network currently in use. Network BSSID: The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point. Security: The status of the encryption security feature.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.2 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 4-2 The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Associate button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-3 Choose the Authorization modes and Encryption modes in the drop-down box. If the wireless network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the wireless network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key field. Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen, or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen. 4.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-4 Export Profile To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that appear , direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-5 Import profile Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. From the screen that appears, select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.4 Profile Manager Figure 4-7 On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-8 When the Network Info screen appears (Figure 6-8), enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. Choose the Ad-Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-9 Infrastructure Mode If you choose Infrastructure Mode, click the Next button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-10 The Security screen (Figure 6-10) will appear. Choose the Authentication Mode and Encryption Method from the drop-down menu. To use WEP encryption (recommended to increase network security), select 64 bits or 128 bits WEP from the drop-down menu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key. Then click Next button. Figure 4-11 The Protocol screen will appear. Select do not change settings, then, click Next button.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-12 The Complete Screen will appear. Click Finish button. You have successfully created a connection profile. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. 1. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter does not work properly.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual remove the adapter and do the following: Uninstall the driver software from your PC. Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide. 2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI Interface: Cardbus/PCI Transmit Power: 15 dBm Sensitivity: -80 dBm LED: PWR, LNK/ACT WEP Key Bits: 64-Bit and 128-Bit Dimensions: Cardbus: 118.3×5×54.5mm PCI: 120×40mm (Non-Bracket) USB: 85.5×28×10mm Unit Weight: Cardbus: 55g PCI: 50g USB: 15g Power: Cardbus: 3.3V PCI: 5V USB: 5V Certifications: FCC CE Operating Temp.: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage Temp.