WLAN a+b+g Cardbus Adapter User Manual Version: 1.
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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 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.
of FCC regulations. This device can not co-locate or operate with any other transmitter. Body-worn Operation This device was tested with typical laptop computer with PCMCIA SLOT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMPUTER FOR TYPICAL BODY-WORN OPERATIONS with the device directly contacted to the human body to the back and side of the laptop computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, maintain at least 1.5 cm to nearby person.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 KIT CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 5 1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................5 1.3 STATUS LED ............................................................................................................ 5 2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTA LLATION 6 2.1 INSTALLATION .........................................
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter that provides the easiest way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. 1.1 Kit Contents l WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter l Installation Software CD l Quick Start Guide 1.
2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation 2.1 Installation Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously installed driver. See Chapter 2.2 “Uninstallation” section in this User Manual. Note! Do Not insert the Adapter into the Cardbus slot before the driver installation.
3. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”. 4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder. 5. Click “Next” .
6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop. 7. Click “Finish” . 8. You should now see the shortcut icon on your desktop. 9. Insert the Adapter into the Cardbus slot, and the Windows Operating System will find the new hardware and automatically install it. (For Windows 98SE or Windows Me, please restart your computer before inserting the Adatper).
2.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 1. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. 2. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished. 3.
3. Windows XP: Step 1. Click Start>Control Panel> System. Step 2. Select “Hardware” ta b, and click “Device Manager”. Open “Network adapters”. You should see your WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter in the list. Right-click this Adapter and choose “Properties”. Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working properly”. If, instead, you see error messages displayed, please uninstall this Adapter (right-click this Adapter from the “Network adapters” list and choose “Uninstall”).
2.2 Uninstallation Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs. 1. Click Start>Programs>WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter>UnInstall WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter. 2. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next” . 3. Click “OK” to start Uninstall. 4. Click “Finish” . Uninstall is now completed.
3. Connecting to an Existing Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon of “WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter” on the desktop, and the “WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter Configuration” window will appear. 2. Click “Refresh” button , and all available networks will be listed.
3. From the list of “Available Networks”, choose one network by double clicking the Network Name. One of the following dialog boxes appears. Click “Yes” to continue. 4. If the WEP of the chosen network is enabled, the “Security Setting” tab is displayed. Enter the correct Encryption Keys and click “OK”. You need to contact the network administrator for the values the Encryption Keys. 8.
3.1 Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter Configuration Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: Option 1: 1. Double click the shortcut icon to open the Utility. 2. From the Windows System Tray, you should see the signal icon. Right-click it and select “Disable Zero-Configuration”. Option 2: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2.
4. Creating a New Network 1. In “WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter Configuration” window, click “New” 2. Select the “Profile Editor” tab and check the check box of “Enable Advanced Setting” to edit all settings. Click “OK” to save the settings. 15 .
3. Click the “Security Setting” tab and set the Encryption Keys. Click “OK” to save the settings. When you are creating an Infrastructure mode and IEEE802.11b standard network, please enter a passkey in “Shared Keys: First” field. For Infrastructure mode and IEEE802.11a standard network, you may enter a passkey in either “Unique Key” field or “Shared Keys: First” field. If you are creating an Ad-Hoc mode network, enter a passkey in “Shared Keys: First” field. 4.
5. Configuration 5.1 Device Configuration You can set the Wireless Network Adapter to work in either “infrastructure” mode or “ad hoc” mode. Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode, devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP). Wireless devices can communicate with each other or can communicate with a wired network. When one AP is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a BSS (Basic Service Set).
5.1.1 Non-Default Settings Configuration 1. Open “WLAN a+g Cardbus Adapter Configuration” by double clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop. Note! If there’s no network name listed in the “Profile List”, click “Refresh” button and double click a Network Name from “Available Networks”. The chosen Network Name will then be listed in the Profile List. 2. From the Profile List, select one Profile and click “Modify” button 3. Select “Profile Editor” tab and edit the settings.
n Configuration Name: This name identifies the configuration. This name n should be unique. Network Name (SSID): The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. If the field is set to be “ANY” or is left blank, your computer will connect to an AP with the best signal strength. n Network Connection: Specifies the mode of the network. Two options are “Infrastructure” and “Ad Hoc”. n Power Saving: Three power management options are “Off”, “Normal” and “Maximum”.
4. Select “Security Setting” tab and edit the settings. Click “OK” to save the settings. n Enable Security: Enables the WEP security when the check box is checked, n and disables the WEP security when the check box is cleared. Default Encryption Key: Allows you to choose one type of encryption key n to be used (Unique, First, Second, Third, or Fourth) from the drop down menu. Key: Defines the unique encryption key for security for the current Unique network configuration. Not used in Ad-Hoc mode.
5. Select “TCP/IP Property” tab. Enter the settings and click “OK” to save the settings. n n If the network uses DHCP server, choose “Obtain an IP address automatically”. If the network does not use DHCP server, choose “Use the following IP address” to set the relative settings. For the IP configuration information, please contact the network administrator. 5.1.
6. Troubleshooting Problems Possible Solutions n 1. Make sure the Adapter has no physical damage. My computer cannot find the Adapter 2. Make sure the Adapter is properly inserted in the Cardbus slot. 3. Try the Adapter in other Cardbus slots. 4. Try another Adapter in that particular Cardbus slot. 5. Check whether there are conflicts caused by other network cards in the computer: Remove all other cards the try this Adapter separately. n Cannot access any network resources from the computer. 1.
