IEEE 802.11b WLAN miniPCI EM-200B OEM Installation Manual (The module is sold only to the OEM integrators & the manual is valid only for the OEM manufactures) 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 4 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & ANTENNA INFORMATION5 CAUTION !! 6 3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 8 4. CREATING A NEW AD HOC NETWORK 5. CONFIGURATION 10 11 5.1 WIRELESS M ODE 5.2 LINK INFO PAGE 5.3 CONFIGURATION PAGE 5.4 ENCRYPTION PAGE 5.5 SITES URVEY PAGE 5.6 VERSIONS 5.7 PROFILE 5.8 DEFAULT S ETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 6. WIRELESS NETWORKING APPLICATIONS 18 6.1 SURVEYING THE N ETWORK N EIGHBORHOOD 6.2 FILE S HARING 6.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI that provides the easiest way to wireless networking. This OEM Installation Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
2. Hardware Installation & Antenna Information l Module is installed in the Personal Computer, located either under the keypad or on the bottom side of the Personal Computer (see the following diagrams). l Antennas are embedded in the top corners of the panel (see the two circles shown below) Only the antenna types listed below can be used. 1. CA8-I (WNC) 2. 5600 (CLEVO) 3. 888E (CLEVO) 4. M300N (CLEVO) Important Note: This module is restricted to mobile configuration.
Caution !! (1). This module cannot be bound in a tablet computer for RF exposure issues. (See label 1) (2). Due to the RF exposure issues, this module can be used in a laptop computer in normal operation, but cannot be used when it is put above the lap and the LCD screen is in the closed position.
(3). This module must be labeled with FCC ID. (See label 3) Label 3 (4). If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of device must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. The exterior label can be “ Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: NKREM200B” or similar wording. (See label 4) Label 4 Please put Label 2 & Label 4 to the enclosure of end product to note the end user.
3. Connecting to an Existing Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon of “IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI Utility” on the desktop, and the “IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI Utility” window will appear. 2. In the Windows System Tray, there is a communication-status icon that indicates different connection statuses by showing different colors. Green communication-status icon indicates the presence of a successful connection, and your network connection process is complete. 3.
5. Go to “Encryption” page. If the WEP of the chosen network is disabled, make sure the check box of “Data Encryption” is cleared, and click “Apply” button if it appears functional. The connection is then executed and the communication-status icon appears green. If the WEP is enabled, please see next step. 6. If the WEP of the chosen network is enabled, in “Encryption” page, please set the “Network Key”, and then click “Apply” button.
4. Creating a New Ad Hoc Network 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prepare two computers with WLAN miniPCI embedded, and software Driver/Utility installed. Run the following steps in both computers. Double click the “IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI Utility” shortcut icon to open the Utility. Go to “Configuration” page. In Profile field, enter a Profile Name and click “Add” button. Enter the values in each network settings such as SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Tx Rate and Power Saving Mode. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
5. Configuration 5.1 Wireless Mode You have two options of Wireless Mode: Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad Hoc. 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).
5.2 Link Info Page “Link Info” page shows you the information of current network connection, including Status, SSID, Channel, Mac Address, Connection State, IP Address, Link Quality and Signal Strength. n n n n n n n n Status: Shows whether the connection is on (“Associated---” or “Ad Hoc---”) or failed. SSID: Service Set Identifier is a group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network. Channel: Shows the channel currently in use for Access Point or 802.11 Ad Hoc stations.
5.3 Configuration Page “Configuration” page allows you to edit/modify settings of a network. You may enter a network name in SSID field and click “Apply” to join a specific network. n n n n n n n n SSID: The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. The default value is “any”, which will automatically scan and connect the best performance Access Point nearby. Wireless Mode: Two options are available--Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad Hoc.
5.4 Encryption Page “Encryption” page allows you to enhance the security of a network. Every station in a secured network should enable the Encryption function and the values of the Network Key should be the same. From the pull-down menu of Key Format, you have the following options: 1. Manual 64-bit ASCII: Allows you to enter a value of 5 alphanumeric characters for the Network Key. 2. Manual 128-bit ASCII: Allows you to enter a value of 13 alphanumeric characters for the Network Key. 3.
5.5 SiteSurvey Page “SiteSurvey” page allows you to check the information of each Network or Access Point in vicinity, such as Network Type, SSID, BSSID, Signal, Channel, WEP and Support Rates. 5.6 Versions You may check the Driver and Utility versions from Version Info in the Utility.
5.7 Profile This function provides you the convenience of frequently connecting to different networks or connecting to a network frequently modified its settings. Creating a Profile: 1. Enter a Profile name in the Profile field. 2. Click “Add” button. 3. Enter/edit the values of each setting such as SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Tx Rate and Power Saving Mode. Click “Apply” button. 4. If necessary, go to Encryption page to edit the settings and click “Apply”. 5. A new Profile is now created.
5.8 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: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and open “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of the IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI, and make sure this connection is Enabled. 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of the IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI, and then click “Properties”. 4.
6. Wireless Networking Applications Available network applications are as follows: l To Survey the network neighborhood l To Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) l To Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) l To Access the Shared Folder(s)/File(s) of Your Network Members(s) l To Use the Shared Printer(s) of Your Network Member(s) In fact, the network applications of the IEEE802.11b WLAN miniPCI are the same as they are in a wired network environment.
6.2 File Sharing You may share files between computers that are logged onto the same wireless network. For example, if you want to share your folder “My Documents“ with other computers of the wireless network, please highlight the folder “My Documents” and drag it to Shared Documents folder. Sharing files in the IEEE802.11b wireless network will be like sharing files on a wired LAN.
6.3 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of the same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2. Double-click the folder you want to connect to. 3. Now you may open the needed file(s). Note! If a password is required, the Windows will prompt a password column.
7. Troubleshooting Problems n My computer cannot find the Adapter Possible Solutions 1. Make sure the miniPCI is properly embedded. 2. Check whether there are conflicts caused by other network cards in the computer: Remove all network cards and try again. n 1. Make sure the correct software is installed. 2. Make sure all network devices are receiving power and working well. 3. Check whether the SSID is set properly. 4.
8. Product Specification Frequency range Modulation technique 2.4G ~ 2.4835Ghz DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with BPSK (1Mbps), QPSK (2Mbps), and CCK (5.5 and 11Mbps) Operation voltage 3.3V +/- 10% Power consumption Transmission mode: 300mA Receives mode: 180A Sleep mode: 20mA 13-17dBm Output power Operation range - Sensitivity Operation system @PER <0.08 11Mbps < -84dBm 5.
