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1. Install from a list or speciic location ieavaneed Click Next to continue Figure 3 6 3 3 USB adapter The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Figure 3 7 Install USB adapter Power on your PC let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed Hold the adapter and insert it into a USB slot Page 11 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3 8 lf the Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for OU 1190 6 Wireless LON Client Adapter USB 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD lt or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 3 9 You have now completed the driver and hardware installation for the Adapter Page 12 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 4 Using the Wireless LAN Utility Use the Wireless LAN Utility to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration se
2. 5 None Unknown Add to Profile Double click on item to joinfcreate profile Mote lt gt Show Tray Icon Disable Adapter C Radio Off C Windows Zero Config Ready Figure 4 6 The section of the window displays the Available Networks Double click the network to which you wish to connect Page 19 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Network Properties Profile Name vireless 4P Network Mamet SSID O This is a computer ta computertad hac network wireless access points are not used 802 1 configure Channel EAF TYPE Wireless network security This network requires a key For the Following Network Authentication Shared Key w Tunnel Data encryption wep Uere Identity Key index advanced 1 B Pe Network key Password Confirm network key Certificate askak kkk kkk Figure 4 7 Choose the Authorization modes and Encryption modes in the drop down box If the wireless network uses a Passphrase enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field If the wireless network uses a WEP key enter the WEP key in the Key field Click the OK button to complete the network connection Page 20 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4 4 Advanced PCI amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility Miaka Refresh R Set Wizard S View About A y General Profile Available Hetwork Advanced Status Statistics Wi Fi Protect Setup o4M Wireless LAN i l l
3. PC or notebook Page 7 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter The wireless Cardbus PCl USB Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802 11g standard It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Vista 3 1 Cardbus adapter Figure 3 1 The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following PWR ON Green Indicates the Adapter is ready Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Install cardbus adapter Power on your notebook let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot Figure 3 2 Page 8 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for a02 11gb Wireless LON Client Adapter oy C If your hardware came with an installation CD QEA o floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Cl
4. in 802 11b ad hoc mode Set defaults Apply Click Apply when configuration is complete Page 22 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter Read the descriptions below to solve your problems 1 The Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter does not work properly Reinsert the Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter into your PC s PCI slot Cardbus slot USB slot Right click on My Computer and select Properties Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter You will find the Adapter if it is installed successfully If you see the yellow exclamation mark the resources are conflicting You will see the status of the Adapter If there is a yellow question mark please check the following Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ Interrupt ReQuest a hardware interrupt on a PC Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps remove the adapter and do the following Uninstall the driver software from your PC Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 2 I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is p
5. Introduction 1 1 Welcome The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32 bit Cardbus PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs The Adapter can be used in Ad Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer to peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network The Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter connects you with 802 119 networks at up to an incredible 54Mbps And for added versatility it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps 802 116 products found in homes businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country And in either mode your wireless communications are protected by industrial strength WPA so your data stays secure 1 2 About This Guide This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter to get your network started accessing the Internet It will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate important information O Contains related information corresponds to a topic 0 Necessary steps actions or messages should not be ignored 1 3 Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopying recording or oth
6. J j w re Fragment Threshold 2432 236 e4se RTS Threshold 2432 Wireless Mode S02 11g b aes Preamble Mode Channel Plan FE PSP XLink Mode Link Enable Set Defaults Apply lt Show Tray Icon Disable Adapter C Radio Off C Windows Zero Config Ready Figure 4 8 Power save None Turns power saving off thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time Min In Normal mode the adapter will be switched to maximum mode automatically when no large packets are retrieved 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 Wireless Mode Specify that the adapter work in an access point network with 802 11g b or 802 11g operation The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point with which it associates Preamble Mode Long Set to Long only to override allowing short frames Short The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them Page 21 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Auto Short amp Long access point mode which allows both short and long headers in the 802 11b frames Channel Plan Channel selection please refer to your country s wireless standard PSP Xlink Mode Enable Xlink mode the wireless adapter can but work
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8. connection Internet Protocol TCP IP MAC The MAC Address of the Adapter IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter Show Tray Icon Show PCl Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility icon in the windows toolbar Disable Adapter Disable the wireless adapter Radio off Turn off the radio of the wireless adapter Windows Zero config Enable this button if you want to configure wireless adapter by windows wireless adapter configuration tools Page 14 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4 2 Profile PCl amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility Refresh R Set Wizard View About A ee MyComputer Frofile Available Network Advanced Status Statistics Wi Fi Protect Setup wi 54M Wireless LAN Available Profile s Profle Mame s t Show Tray Icon Disable Adapter C Radio Off Windows Zero Config Ready Figure 4 2 On the Profile tab you can add remove edit duplicate set default a profile Click the Add button to create a new profile Page 15 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Network Properties Profile Name ireless 4P Network Name SsIDy Wireless AP O This is a computer to computertad hoc network wireless access points are not used 802 1 configure Channel EAF TYPE Wireless network security This network requires a key For the Following Network Authenticat
9. ct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point APPENDIX A Specifications Standards Modulation OFDM Channels Network Protocol Interface Transmit Power Sensitivity LED WEP Key Bits Dimensions Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 802 119 11 Channels USA 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan TCP IP IPX NDIS 4 NDIS 5 NDIS 5 1 NetBEUI Cardbus PCI USB 15 dBm 80 dBm PWR LNK ACT 64 Bit and 128 Bit Cardbus 118 38x5x54 5mm PCI 120x45mm Non Bracket USB 75x23x10mm Cardbus 55g PCI 50g USB 15g Cardbus 3 3V PCI 5V USB 5V FCC CE 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 70 C Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing Page 24 of 24
10. erwise without the prior writing of the publisher 1 4 Contents of Package Wireless network Cardbus PCI USB adapter Manual Drivers and Utility on CD Page 3 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller 1 5 Before you begin You must have at least the following A laptop computer desktop PC with an available 32 bit Cardbus PCI slot At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Vista A CD ROM Drive Cardbus PCI USB controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer A 802 11g or 802 11b Access Point for infrastructure Mode or another 802 119 or 802 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer networking mode Page 4 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 2 Install Driver and Utility Insert the Driver and Utility CD ROM into the CD ROM driver The Wizard should run automatically and Figure 2 1 should appear If it dose not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D autorun exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive X i Wireless HLE driver anit for Cardbus PCI USB Wireless adapter 802 11b g 2 4G Quick install Guide Install Driver amp Utility for Cardbus PCl Wireless Adapter Intall Driver amp Utility for USB Wireless Adapter Figure 2 1 Click Install Driver amp Utility for Cardbus PCI Wirele
11. ick Next to continue Figure 3 3 3 2 PCI adapter TE TCC DERE iota asikik ce i etal aes aati bale Figure 3 4 Page 9 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following PWR ON Green Indicates power on Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Install PCI adapter Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot s contacts You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in after the adapter is firmly in place secure its fastening tab to your PC s chassis with a mounting screw Then close your PC Attach the external antenna to the adapter s antenna port Power on the PC Figure 3 5 Ifthe Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically Page 10 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual F Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for of 11976 Wireless LON Client Adapter IF your hardware came with an installation CD Re or floppy disk insert it now what do vou want the wizard to do
12. ion Open System w Data encryption Disabled v ERETTE Tunnel po Identity Key index advanced ee Network key Password a Confirm network key Certificate Figure 4 3 When the Network Info screen appears Figure 4 10 enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Infrastructure Mode Don t Choose the alee is 4 computer t aa hoci network wireless lf you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Ad hoc Mode Choose the This is a compuber bo computer tad hoc network wireless access points are nok used If you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other then select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop down menu Infrastructure Mode If you choose Infrastructure Mode Page 16 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Network Properties Profile Name vireless 4P Network Name SsiDy Wireless AP a This is a compuber bo computerfad hoc network wireless access points are not used 807 1 configure Channel EAF TYPE Wireless network security This network requires a key For the Following Network Authentication Open System Tunnel Data encryption LEETE Po Identity Key index advanced hes Network key Password Doo Confirm network key Certificate Figure 4 4 Choose the Ne
13. owered on Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 3 What should do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Page 23 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly lf Security is enabled make sure that the corre
14. ss Adapter if your wireless adapter is USB wireless adapter please select Install Driver amp Utility for USB Wireless Adapter on the Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen and then select the installing language from the next screen Page 5 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual PCT amp Cardbus Wireless LAW Driver and Utility PCl amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility The Installshield Wizard will install PCl Cardbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility on your computer To continue click Nest Figure 2 2 PCT amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility PCICardbus Wireless LAH Driver and Utility Click Install to begin the ingtallation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield Figure 2 3 Page 6 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual PCT amp Cardbus Wireless LAW Driver and Utility PCl amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility The Installshield Wizard will install PCl Cardbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility on your computer To continue click Nest Cancel Figure 2 4 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps and click Finish when done PCT amp Cardbus Wireless LAH Driver and Utility InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed PUl Carndbus Wireless LAN Driver and Utility Click Finish to exit the wizard Figure 2 5 Now turn off your
15. ttings You can double click the icon on your system desktop start it Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start gt Programs gt PCl amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility gt PCl amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility If you are using Windows XP you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the Wireless Client Configuration 4 1 General The General tab displays current Wireless statistics ti PCT amp Cardbus Wireless LAN Utility Y MyComputer General Profile Available Network Advanced Status Statistics Wi Fi Protect Setup NE 54M Wireless LAW Status Associated Throughput Speed 54 Mbps Type Infrastructure peep e Tx 0 01 Total 0 01 SSID Wireless 4P Link Quality Network Address Mac Address 00 22 55 38 00 18 IP Address 192 166 1 102 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 165 1 1 ReMew IF Da z Show Tray Icon Disable Adapter Radio Off Windows Zero Config Figure 4 1 General Information Status Wireless network Associated Ad hoc Mode or Not Associated Speed The data transfer rate of the current connection Page 13 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Type The type of the current wireless connection Infrastructrue or ad hoc Encryption Current encryption SSID The unique name of the wireless network Signal Strength The data transfer rate of the current connection Link Quality The quality of the current wireless
16. twork Authentication Mode and Data encryption from the drop down menu And import the network key Then click OK button Ad hoc Mode If you choose Ad hoc Mode Page 17 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Network Properties Profile Mame Wireless AF Network Name SSID Wireless AP This is a compuber bo computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 802 1 configure Channel EAF TYPE Wireless network security This network requires a key For the Following Network Authentication Open System v Tunnel ae Open System Data encryption Shared Key eee eed Identity epee etre po Network key Password po Confirm network key Certificate Figure 4 5 Choose the Network Authentication Mode and Data encryption from the drop down menu And import the network key Then click OK button You have successfully created a connection profile 4 3 Available Network The Available Network tab displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection Page 18 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual e PC I amp Cardbus Wireless LAW Utility Refresh R Set Wizard SJ View About A F MyComputer Gener al Profile Available Network Advanced Status Statistics Wi Fi Protect Setup i S4M Wireless LAW Available Network s SSID Channel Encryption Network Authentication P Wireless 4P 6 Mone Unknown 625GR

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