IEEE 802.11a//b/g Wireless MiniPCI Card User’s Manual V1.
U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change.
End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: U2M-MP8603”.
Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement............................................1 End Product Labeling ..........................................................................................................3 Manual Information To the End User ...................................................................................4 Package Contents................................................................................................................6 Chapter 1: Introduction ........
Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One 54/108M Wireless MiniPCI Adapter in Bulk Pack 6
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The Wireless Adapter gives you the flexibility to install in Notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables. The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54/108Mbps for maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference.
Chapter 2: Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 54/108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter Hardware Installation To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below: 1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power. 2. Open your PC case and locate an available MINIPCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3. Slide the MINIPCI Adapter into the PCI slot.
Figure 2-1 Wireless Client Utility – Install Shield Wizard 3. To continue, click Next on the screen, figure 2-2. Click Cancel to end the Installation. Figure 2-2 Wireless Client Utility Installation Program 4. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in figure 2-3. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver.
Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the Installation. Figure 2-3 Select the setup type 5. Figure 2-4 should appear. Click Yes to continue the Installation, or click No to end the Installation. Figure 2-4 Question 6. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in figure 2-5. Click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the Installation.
Figure 2-5 Choose Destination Location 7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in figure 2-6. It is recommended that you keep the default value. Click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the Installation. Figure 2-6 Select a Program Folder 8. The Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in figure 2-7.
Figure 2-8 Windows 2000 Warning Box Note: In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown figure 2-8a. Please select Continue Anyway to continue installation. Figure 2-8a Windows XP Warning Box 10. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in figure 2-9 will appear. Click Finish to reboot the system.
Figure 2-9 Finish 13
Chapter 3: Configuration The Wireless Adapter can be configured by Wireless Client Utility (WCU). This chapter describes how to configure your Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. will appear in your system tray. It After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI).
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name - The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management. Link Status - Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode - Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management. Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected.
Figure 3-3 Profile Management tab 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click Modify. The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3-4. 1. Edit the General tab Profile Name - Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case-sensitive.
Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Passphrase - Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase 802.1x - Enables 802.1x security. Shared Key (Static WEP) - Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station.
3. Edit the Advanced tab Transmit Power Level - Selects the transmit power level for 802.11b/g in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by regulatory domain or hardware limitations. Power Save Mode • Maximum - Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter will detect the access point if any messages are waiting periodically.
Figure 3-7 Advanced tab of Profile Management 3.2.2 Remove a profile 1. 2. 3. Go to the Profile Management tab. Select the profile name to remove in the Profiles List. Click Remove. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile 1. 2. 3. Go to the Profile Management tab. Click on the profile name in the Profiles List. Click Activate. 3.2.4 Import a Profile 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Profile Management tab, click Import…. The Import Profile will then appear. Browse to the directory where the profile is located.
Figure 3-8 Import Profile Dialog 3.2.5 Export a Profile 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. Click Export…, the Export Profile window will then appear. Browse the directory to export the profile to. Click Save. The profile should then be exported to the specified location. Figure 3-9 Export Profile Dialog 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks 1. 2. 3. Click Scan on the Profile Management, the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will appear.
Figure 3-10 Scan Available Networks Dialog 3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select a profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. To add a new profile into the Auto Selected Profiles list, please follow these steps. 1. On the Profile Management tab, click Order Profiles…. 2. The Auto Profiles Selection management window will appear, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box. 3.
Figure 3-11 Auto Profile Selection Management Dialog 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the Wireless Client Utility (WCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration.
Figure 3-13 Adapter Information 3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information The Advanced Statistics show receiving and transmitting statistical information for the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter.
Appendix A: Glossary 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology - 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology employs multiple performance-enhancing techniques including packet bursting, fast frames, data compression, and dynamic turbo mode that combine to improve the throughput and range of wireless networking products. Users can experience link rates of up to 108Mbps, twice the industry-standard maximum data link rate of 54Mbps, while preserving full compatibility with traditional 802.11g or 802.
wired and wireless networks. Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
Appendix B: Economize on power consumption design– Auto-switching mechanism with a jump wire (Plug and Play) PIN assignment of the PIN Header on mini-PCI V+ 5V GND V+ 9 ~24V Selection A: External DC power in, support V+ 5V a. Red pin connects to V+ 5V, Max power < 5W b. Black pin connects to GND Selection B: External DC power in, support V+ 9 ~ 24V a. Red pin connects to V+ 9 ~ 24V , Max power < 5W b. Black pin connects to GND Selection C: No power saving mode.
