PC54G2, MS-6834 Wireless 11g PCI Card 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.
Introduction >>> 1.1 PC54G2 (MS-6834) - Wireless 11g PCI Card PC54G2 (MS-6834) Wireless 11g PCI Card, compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data transmission rate can be up to 54 Mbps and autonegotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (IEEE802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
>>> 1.2 How PC54G2 (MS-6834) 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® 98 SE/ ME/2000/XP Compliance - IEEE 802.11g/b - WECA WiFi - WHQL (Windows ME/2000/ XP) Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55OC Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing Physical Form Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2 Dimensions (WxDxH) 122 X 64 X 19 mm Antenna Dipole Weight 52 g Operation Voltage 3.3 V Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.
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 14 ± 1dBm Performance Range Up to 150 m @ 11 Mbps.
>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the PC54G2 (MS-6834), 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. ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON The PC54G2 (MS-6834) is connected. Flash - The PC54G2 (MS-6834) is searching for available Access Point or receiving/ transmitting data over the wireless network.
Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for your PC54G2 (MS-6834), which is suitable for most desktop PCs. For more information about the PCI slot, please refer to the user’s manual of your mainboard. Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Locate the available PCI slot on your mainboard. NOTE: Turn off your system and disconnect the power cable before installing the PC54G2 (MS-6834). PCI slot Step 2.
Step 3. Replace the computer cover after securing the PC54G2 (MS-6834) with a bracket screw. Step 4. Connect the external antenna to the connector on the PC54G2’s (MS-6834) bracket. Connecting the external antenna If your are not skilled at installing the PCI adapter, please ask the vendor or an experienced technician for help.
