Quick Start Guide

Max Ranger
Quick Start Guide
MNL-500120-001 – Rev 1.5 1 January 2004
Introduction
The Max Ranger is an antenna with an integrated bi-
directional amplifier used to extend the indoor range of
802.11b Wireless LAN cards. The Max Ranger is
designed to be used with the Agere-based PCMCIA
WLAN cards provided by YDI Wireless which can be
inserted into any suitable device such as an Access
Point, YDI Ethernet Converter (EC), or even a laptop
computer. It is easy to install and ready to work “right
out of the box”. The internal antenna is horizontally
polarized for optimum RF connection to other WLAN
cards which typically are also horizontally polarized. It
features over 300 mW (+25 dBm) of transmit power
(EIRP). It is FCC Part 15 Certified for license-free
operation with all of our WLAN cards, and is capable to
work in a temperature range from 0°C to +50°C.
Max Ranger Kit Contents
1. Antenna with integrated bi-directional amplifier and
RF cable terminated in antenna connector for the
YDI/Agere WLAN card
2. YDI Sapphire Wireless LAN card
3. YDI CD ROM with windows-based software and
documentation
4. 110/220 VAC to 5 VDC wall mount power supply
Figure 1 – Max Ranger Kit
LEDs
Two LEDs are present on the front of the Max Ranger
(see Figure 2):
• The Red LED flashes when the Max Ranger
transmits data
• The Green LED indicates that the Max Ranger is in
receive mode
Figure 2 – Max Ranger LEDs
Installation
The Max Ranger radio unit can be placed near the
computer or device on a tabletop.
1. Remove the small black plastic cap from the
proprietary antenna jack of the WLAN card with
your finger nail or a small screwdriver.
2. Plug the RF cable that is attached at the bottom of
the Max Ranger to the proprietary antenna jack on
the WLAN card as shown on figure 3.
CAUTION: The antenna connector is a tight push-on fit.
Figure 3 – Connecting the Max Ranger
to the WLAN Card
Warning:
Insert the WLAN card into the appropriate
slot making sure that:
1) The WLAN Card is upside (brand label must
be visible)
2) It slides smoothly across the internal rails of
the slot
3) It is gently
pushed all the way in
Proprietary Antenna Connector.
It must be inserted straight into the WLAN card.
Warning: Insert this end into the WLAN card
gently
.
Do not twist when removing it or you may
damage the connector!
Insert into a compatible
Access Point,
YDI EC, or
Laptop computer
3. Plug the DC power connector into the jack at the
bottom of the Max Ranger as shown on Figure 4.
Push the cable into the notch in the base to insure
the Max Ranger is stable on the tabletop.
4. Plug the power supply into a standard wall outlet.
1
3
Red LED (Tx)
Green LED (Rx)
2
4