PW-MN561 300M Wireless N Mini PCI Module Rev: 1.0.
FCC STATEMENT 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.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................
Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: ¾ ¾ ¾ One PW-MN561 300M Wireless N Mini PCI Module Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for PW-MN561, including: • AR73 Wireless N Client Utility (AWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information ) Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 2 Installation Please install the Mini PCI Module into your computer before installing the driver software from the Resource CD. 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available Mini PCI slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. 3. Figure 2-2 Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install AR73 Wireless N Client Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue.
PW-MN561 4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 5. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Click Install to continue the setup.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 6. The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1~2 minutes. 7. Figure 2-6 If Windows XP warns about Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. 9. Figure 2-8 After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. ¾ Method One: To connect using AWCU PW-MN561 uses the AR73 Wireless N Client Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
PW-MN561 3. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-2 If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the network without entering a key. To prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network, it is strongly recommended to set a password to your router or access point. Figure 3-3 If there is a “lock” icon behind the SSID, this means the wireless network is secure and the corresponding security type will display.
PW-MN561 4. 5. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-4 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-5 To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-6 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 4. Figure 3-8 When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open AWCU and click WPS tab.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter 2. Figure 3-10 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 3. Figure 3-11 When Figure 3-9 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. 1. Open AWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated.
PW-MN561 2. 3. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-12 Open your router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS/QSS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect. Figure 3-13 When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display 1. Left-click the wireless icon any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect. 2.
PW-MN561 3. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-17 You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below. Select Connect to a network.
PW-MN561 2. 3. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-19 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect. Figure 3-20 If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key.
PW-MN561 4. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-22 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Figure 3-23 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-24 2. Figure 3-25 Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 3. Figure 3-26 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
PW-MN561 4. 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 3-27 If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your PW-MN561 adapter using the AR73 Wireless N Client Utility (AWCU). The PW-MN561 adapter uses the AR73 Wireless N Client Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.1 icon on your desktop will start the utility.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, CoffeeShop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. ¾ SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. ¾ Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 4-3 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from test to test1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect. Figure 4-4 4.1.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the AWCU or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows XP. 2) To switch to another wireless network adapter. Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer.
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PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 5 AP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet.
PW-MN561 ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 1. Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆWireless, and then click Uninstall-AR73 Wireless N Client Utility. 2. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC. 3. Figure 6-2 Click Finish when the figure below appears.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Figure 6-3 6.2 1. 2. Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆWireless, and then click Uninstall-PW-MN561 Driver. Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 6-4, the system will uninstall the driver software of the adapter from your PC.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface Standards Operating System Throughput Mini PCI Interface IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Linux 300Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. ¾ 802.
PW-MN561 300M Wireless N PCI Adapter There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). ¾ SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card.
