WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module 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.
"This device supports FCC Part 15, subpart E dynamic frequency selection (DFS client without radar detection)." "For the band 5150–5250 MHz this equipment must be used indoors only to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems." The availability of some specific channel(s) and/or function(s) are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible to the end user.
end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 6 2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 7 2.1 INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................7 2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES ............................................................................10 2.3 UNINSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 11 3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 12 4.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module 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.
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 2.3 “Uninstallation” in this User Manual. Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation: 0. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive. 0. Click “Next”. 0. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.
4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder. 0. Click “Next”. 0. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.
7. Click “Finish”. 0. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.
2.2 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 0. 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. 0. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished. 0.
2.3 Uninstallation Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs. 0. Click Start>Programs>WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module >UnInstall WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module. 0. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next”. 0. Click “OK” to start Uninstall. 0. Click “Finish”. Uninstall is now completed.
3. Connecting to an Existing Network 0. Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module on the desktop, and the Configuration window appears. 0. Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks.
Note! To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, select Enable Smart Selection. Any displays in Profile List. 3. From the list of “Available Networks”, choose one network by double clicking the Network Name. continue. One of the following dialog boxes appears. Click “Yes” to 4. If the chosen network has security enabled, the Security tab displays. Select the security option used by the network. Contact the network administrator for the correct settings.
5. If selecting WPA or 802.1X, select the EAP type, then click on the Configure button to select the certificate. 0. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase.
7. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the correct Encryption Keys. Key entry method: a.10hex digits: User must enter 10 hexadecimal digits. The hexadecimal define is "0-9" and "A-F". ex: 123456abc b.5 chars: User must enter 5 characters. ex: ab3#@ c.13 chars: User must enter 13 characters. ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk d.16 chars: User must enter 16 characters. ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk456 For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator. 0.
Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module Configuration Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: Option 1: 0. Double click the shortcut icon to open the Utility. 0. From the Windows System Tray, you should see the signal icon. and select “Disable Zero-Configuration”. Right-click it Option 2: 0. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 0.
4. Creating an Ad Hoc New Network NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a. This is a client product and do not have radar detection function specified by FCC. The software will not let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a. 0. In the Configuration window, click New 0. Select the “Profile Editor” tab. 17 .
NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a. This is a client product and do not have radar detection function specified by FCC. The software will not let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a.The country domain can not be selected.It always shows “UNITED_STATES”. 0. Choose the check box of Enable Advanced Setting to edit all settings. 0. If joining or creating an Ad-Hoc network, choose Ad Hoc. 0. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings.
0. If security is used, select Pre-Shared Key and click on the Configure button.
8. Enter an encryption key in the Shared: First field. 0. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings. The new Network Name is listed in the Profile List. The driver does not allow channel selection in Ad-Hoc mode. Instead, the driver starts with an initial channel then checks channel status. If the channel is busy, the driver automatically uses a different channel. For details of each setting, please see chapter 5.
5. Modifying a Wireless Network 5.1 Infrastructure Mode and Ad Hoc Mode You can set the Wireless Network Adapter to work in either Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode. NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a. This is a client product and do not have radar detection function specified by FCC. The software will not let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a.
5.2 Modifying a Wireless Network 0. Open “WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module 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 is listed in the Profile List. 0. From the Profile List, select one Profile and click Modify button 22 .
3. Select Profile Editor tab and edit the settings. Click OK to save the modifications. Configuration Name: This name identifies the configuration. This name should be unique. Network Name (SSID1) (SSID2) (SSID3): 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. Network Connection: Specifies the mode of the network.
“Super A”, “Super G” or “Auto”. “Auto” allows the use of either 802.11a, 802.11g or 802.11b mode. NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a. This is a client product and do not have rador detection function specified by FCC. The software will not let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a. Ad Hoc Net Start: Specifies a band to establish an Ad Hoc network if no matching SSID is found. Options available are the following: 802.11b and 802.11g.
4. Select Security tab and choose the security mode. Note! Check with your Network Administrator for the security features supported by your AP. WPA: Enables the use of WiFi protected Access (WPA). This option requires IT administration. a) Select WPA to open the WPA EAP drop-down menu. The options includes TLS and PEAP. b) Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog. WPA-PSK: Enables the WPA-Pre Shared Key (PSK).
Pre-Shared Key: Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on the AP and the station. a) Select the Pre-Shared Key radio button. b) Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog. 5. None: No security. Define the Certificate. Select a Certificate: Select the Certificate to Authenticate to the RADIUS server from the drop-down menu. Use any Certificate Authority: The Default Setting.
1. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase. The PassPhrase must be a minimum of 8 printable ASCII characters. The PassPhrase should be at least 20 characters to make it more difficult for an attacker to decipher the key. 5. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the Encryption Keys.When finished, click OK. For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator. Key Entry Method: Determines the entry method for the key.
When the length is changed, the number of available characters in the field automatically changes. If a previously entered key is too long, the key is automatically truncated to fit. If the key length is increased again, the key does not update to the previous value. 5. Click OK to save the settings. 5. Select “TCP/IP Property” tab. Enter the settings and click “OK” to save the settings. If the network uses DHCP server, choose Obtain an IP address automatically.
5.3 Default Settings Windows XP Zero-Configuration You may also choose the default parameters and directly proceed to Windows XP zero-configuration through the steps below: 0. Go to “Control Panel” and open “Network Connections”. 0. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module”, and make sure this connection is Enabled. 0. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module”, and then click “Properties”. 0.
Appendix A: FAQ about WLAN 1. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine whether it supports operation over a network. 2. Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information. 3.
5. Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. 6. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Appendix B: Specification Item Key specifications Frequency range Modulation technique Channels support Operation voltage U-NII: 2.412 ~ 2.462Ghz, 5.15 ~ 5.35Ghz, 5.725 ~ 5.825Ghz 2.400 – 2.483GHz, Europe: 2.412 ~2.472Ghz, 5.15~ 5.35Ghz, 5.47 ~ 5.725Ghz 2.400 – 2.483GHz Japan: 2.412 ~ 2.484Ghz, 5.15 ~ 5.25Ghz 2.400 – 2.483GHz, 4.90 – 5.091GHz, 5.15 – 5.25GHz China: 2.412 ~ 2.472Ghz, 5.725 ~5.85Ghz 2.400 – 2.483GHz 802.
Item Operation distance Operation System supported Security Key specifications 802.11a Outdoor: 40m@72Mbps,85m@54Mbps,250m@48Mbps,310m@36Mbps Indoor:20m@72Mbps,25m@54Mbps,35m@48Mbps,40m@36Mbps 802.11b Outdoor:300m@11Mbps,465m@5.5Mbps,500m@2Mbps,515m@1Mbps Indoor: 60m@11Mbps,70m@5.5Mbps,83m@2Mbps,85m@1Mbps 802.11g Outdoor: 82m@54Mbps,100m@48Mbps,300m@36Mbps Indoor:20m@54Mbps,25m@48Mbps,35m@36Mbps Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, XP 64-bit,128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption 802.
