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1. Remember mini status position Radio Frequency 802 1 1b g 2 4GHz h Auto hide mini status start ad hoc network Set mini status always on top Adhoc Channel Auto v Enable IP Setting and Proxy Setting in Profile Power Save Mode Fast Save Group Roaming Transmit Power 100 Super G z WLAN type to connect stend Range oe Infrastructure and ad hoc network Fragmentation Threshold 2346 C Infrastructure network only RTS Threshold 2346 C ad hoe network only Automatically connect to non preferred networks Cancel Under General Setting Auto launch when Windows starts up The WLAN automatically launches when Windows starts up Remember mini status position Resident in the memory Auto hide mini status Auto hide the tools Set mini status always on top It will lock the station Enable IP setting and Proxy setting in profile The function will backup previous IP setting now Disable Radio It will to break off the Radio Under WLAN type to connect Infrastructure and Ad Hoc network Wireless mode used when connecting Infrastructure and Ad Hoc two different access point Network environment Infrastructure Connecting to the WLAN using an access point This is the default setting Ad Hoc Wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter ina Peer to Peer environment Under Advance Setting Radio Frequency 802 11b g indicates that2. Faster and Easier Networks User s Manual Wireless LAN Adapter Model No SP906GL SP908GL http www micronet info Contents Introduction arernnrrnnrrrnrrnanevanenanennnennnrnnnnnnannnannnnnnnanenanenanennsennnsnnnee 3 Package Contents rrrarrnnannennnnennnnennanenvanennansnnnnnennesennnsennnnennunennnnen 4 HE EE BASICS EE EN ease detec 6 Getting Started rrrararnnnnornnnennnnernanennanennansnnansnnanennanennansennnsennusennnn 8 Installation ieee 13 Troubleshooting rrarenanenanrnnrnarenanrnnnnnnrnnnenanenannnnennnennnnnnnnnsennsennne 28 Technical Specifications rrrarrnnanernnrrnanernnnenanrnnanennnrnnanennnennanennnee 32 Introduction The Wireless Network Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802 11b g compatible high performance wireless card that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps or 108Mbps in 802 119 mode The Wireless Network Adapter comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network running Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98SE in either Ad Hoc mode without an Access Point or Infrastructure mode with an Access Point This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as It relates to networking Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology Package Contents Before you start installing
3. 14 meters thick Try to make sure that the Access Points and Cards are positioned so that the signal will travel in as straight a line through a wall or ceiling as possible for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs can have a negative effect on range Try to position Access Points and computers with wireless cards so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength tools included with your Wireless LAN Adapter 5 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise For the average residence range should not be a problem If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless cards that will be connected Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strongly as desired Getting Started To begin select the type of wireless network you will be building We will discuss the following types of networks in this section 1 2 3 4 A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway Router A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses An Ad Hoc Network An Ad Hoc Network w
4. Telco 122X64mm 0 25Kg SP906GL 115 x 54mm 0 2kg SP908GL PCI 2 2 SP906GL 32 bit CardBus SP908GL
5. User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities e Driver support for Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP LEDS LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The Wireless LAN Adapter has two LEDs POWER and ACTIVITY Network Mode LED Activity Network Activity Both LEDs flash in unison Searching for a Network Both LEDs flash alternately Connection Associated with the Network Both LEDs flicker dimly but No Activity Power Save Mode Power up POWER LED slow rate or Reset blink Card is disabled Only the POWER LED flashes Wireless Basics Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your home or business Strictly adhering to the 802 11b and 802 119 standards our wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want when and where you want it No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers A Wireless LAN WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users
6. has been inserted into a 32 bit PCI slot the Found New Hardware screen appears Found Sew Hardware gy Ethemet Controler e Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear Click on Yes to proceed with the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for IEEE 802 119 PCI Wireless Network Adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD LE ar floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do 8 Install the software automatically Recommended Install from list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Insert the Driver CD into the CD ROM drive If you have not inserted the Driver CD into the CD Rom a prompt such as the one below will appear Click OK Please choose pour search and mstallation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below bo imit ot expand H paths and removable media The best drives for BUE Me BULL LD Search removable media floppy CD AC Select the folder that contains drivers For your hardware i Include this location in the search ID Documents and Settings dminis al iat Desktop E Ply bounments C Dont search wil choose Ihe diver to install E Y My Computer Choose this option to select the device drives fr t w My Mebaark Places the dive you choose vill be the best match for LG driv
7. network Please refer to the manual that came with your Access Point to determine its configuration Please follow these steps to complete the installation Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection Install The Wireless LAN Adapter into the laptop computer s on your wireless network Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly ll Set the Static IP Address of the wireless cards Note The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 x where x is a number between 3 and 254 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc If you are using a PPPoE client Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet please contact your ISP Internet Service Provider for further instructions regarding connecting to the Internet 3 An Ad Hoc Network If you have two or more computers desktops or laptops and want to share files and printers but no Internet connection please complete the following instructions When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this Desktop PC Laptop PC Requirements Wireless network cards for example the IEEE 802 119 CardBus or PCI Wireless Network Adapter To complete this inst
8. selected device Using the Configuration Utility for Windows If you are using Windows 2000 ME or 98SE the Configuration Utility program for The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter is called WLAN Once you have installed WLAN the configuration utility you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter using WLAN Screenshots for this section have been taken in Windows 2000 There are four tabs in the WLAN Configuration Utility program In this section we will describe the uses for each tab in the Configuration Utility window To access WLAN once it has been installed just left click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar and click on Wireless Networks A Wireless Network Connection Connected to 108Mbps Signal Strength very Good WYER SO 11 46 AM Under the Configuration Tab you will find a list of access points to which you may add or change connections Configuration Tab 21 Wireless Network Config Utility Configuration Status Option About Available WLANs To connect to available WLAN click Add to setup WIFI Pay Stati LTE10 LTK ila ABC Jaht O0 90 0E 00 F6 05 ail Bl Ge WEP OO 00 80 65 37 GE al 42 Disable 00 90 00 6E 00 86 ail oles Disable 00 08 68 38 20 01 ail DEX Ge WPA PSE 00 50 18 1545F58 ail ox Disable DO 06 30 E0 26 D6 ail Ja Ge WEP Profile Group Control Prefered WLANs Please sele
9. API controllers jp IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers I Infrared devices Intel AIM 3 0 Codec Hg Keyboards Ty Mice and other pointing devices oe Modems E av a Monitors Network adapters BR 1394 Net Adapter B High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter with Modem II E EEE 802 119 Cardbus Wireless B Intel R PRO MLO0 VE Network Cc PCMCIA adapters be Ports COM amp LPT ae Processors Opens property sheet for the current selection Update Driver Disable Uninstall Scan For hardware changes Propeipies pict Click on Uninstall You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen Click OK to complete the uninstall procedure 20 Device Manager File Action View Help Hes IBM w Batteries d Computer s r Disk drives a Display adapters IDE ATAJATAFI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Infrared devices J Intel AIM 3 0 Codec w Keyboards Ta Mice and other pointing devices m Modems id Monitors 8 Network adapters EE 1394 Net Adapter B High Rate Wireless LAN Mini FCI Adapt Hal IEEE 802 119 Cardbus Wireless Metbwo BE Intel R PROM 00 VE Network Connecti E PCMCIA adapters Confirm Device Removal IEEE 802 119 Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter Warning You are about to uninstall this device from your system Ports COM amp LPT Processors Uninstalls the driver For the
10. Allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless access point or router If the network you are using is a computer to computer network or ad hoc network no access points are used You may check the box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network no access points are used to enable this option On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs On the right side of the screen is a list of Preferred WLANs These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network Click New to rename the WLAN and reset its properties You will see the Wireless Network Properties screen as displayed previously when you click New This is also the same screen that will appear when you click Properties on the right side of the Configuration Tab screen Click Remove to remove the connection On the right side of the screen you may click Move Up to move the selected WLAN up in the order it is displayed on the Preferred WLANs screen You may click Move Down to move the selected WLAN down in the order in which it is displayed The Advance button allows the user to set the WLAN type to connect infrastructure and ad hoc network infrastructure network only or ad hoc network only You may also automatically connect to non preferred networks by checking the option When you are done entering the settings and options for the wir
11. B sys and netN3AB inf Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 DRIVERS folders in the Windows directory Note Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename netN3AB inf that have not received certification into oem inf files e g oem1 inf 3 The Wireless PCI Adapter does not work properly after the driver is installed Restart the computer In some cases it will be necessary to restart the computer after installing the drivers In Windows XP go to Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware Tab gt click on the Device Manager Tab gt click on Network Cards gt double click on The IEEE 802 11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter gt make sure that This device is working properly is displayed under Device Status under the General Tab If the device is not working properly and a yellow exclamation mark is displayed then there is probably a resource conflict In this case make sure the computer system has a free IRQ and if necessary uninstall the drivers restart the system and repeat the driver installation procedure 30 4 The wireless client cannot access The Internet in The Infrastructure mode Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point To check this connection Right click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear Please make sure you have selected the correct available network as shown i
12. D ASE e When this screen appears click Next irstallhield Wicerd Waleoms bo the Insiallbkeld Wira Ios WLAN Hioni The imdat heh sad wall reil WLAN Mondoi on foul compe To coraus chi Meg e To install to the folder C Program Files Utility click Next Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location Click Next to proceed with the utility installation The Select Program Folder will then appear You may add a new folder you wish to contain a start up icon or choose one from the list provided Click Next to proceed f I i tai E f un eA P A netatik The Setup Status screen will appear to inform you that the installation is in process as seen below This same screen will then alert you that all backup files have been removed 15 Faret cold abies bed Wizard Setup Sialis WLAN Monde Selup amp pailminng the maouesed aperabore e After WLAN Utility has been successfully installed InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer Select Yes want to restart my computer now and click on Finish Lrestaltabveld arard a Install hield Wizard Complete The IretslS held sad har apatih retailed WLAH Monitor Bele vou can use the pogram pou must isat OL COMPASS fF Ye wand lo t my Computer mor Mol vell rectal me computer latet Fama any dks ham Pew dies and ken skikk Fant to complete reiun e When the Wireless PCI Adapter
13. Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN Wireless card cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet card cards For most users there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless card other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless cell Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Access Point AP is a device used to provide this link Your new Wireless LAN Adapter can connect to an 802 11b g AP as well as other computers that have an 802 11b g WLAN card installed People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN Ad hoc management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change both physically and logically can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Furthermore IEEE standardization facilitates interoperability of all WLAN devices
14. able 32 bit CardBus or PCI slot e Atleast a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory e An 802 11b g Access Point for Infrastructure Mode or another 802 11b g wireless card for Ad Hoc mode 1 Installing Wireless LAN Adapter e Turn off the computer e Insert Wireless LAN Adapter into an available PCI or 32 bit CardBus slot PCI The installation drawing below is suitable for most desk top computers For more information about the PCI slot i please refer to your computer manual 2 Locate the PCI slot on your mainboard Putthe PCI directly over the PCI _ slot and press one end of the card into se the slot first Slightly but firmly press the other end until it is fully seated in the slot Secure the PCI witha bracket screw 4 Connect the external antenna to the connector on the bracket XS Do not holdthe PCI onthe golden finger because it may cause interference or damage CardBus InskalShield Wizard en InistallSh eld Wizard Complete The iratai hiai Wigand has succestlullp rilaled WLAN Morton Balpe gu cam us Be program pou must esat pou compita Yes mant ho ratat mp computer ros E Ha vil raster mp computer late Rampre ary dikt hom her dises and l r ciek Finch i complele stup 2 Installing The Configuration Utility Look for the file named Setup exe on the installation CD ROM Double click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility aa Te ET
15. allation please follow these steps 1 Install The Wireless LAN Adapter into your desktop computers 2 Set the Static IP Address of the wireless cards Note The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 x where x is a number between 3 and 254 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc 3 Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly 4 Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless card 4 An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing If you have two or more computers desktops or laptops and want to share files printers and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server then follow the instructions below When you have completed your network it should look similar to this Internet Cable DSL Modem Laptop PC To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection Sharing ICS utility provided with Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME or Windows 98SE Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you install your wireless networking cards To
16. anage Map Network Drive e Right click on My Computer ww Show on Desktop J y p 2 Help and Rename Properties e Click Properties All Programs gt A Log OFF 0 Turn OFF Computer System Properties Ea e Select the Hardware Tab i System Restore Automatic Updates emote General Computer Name i Hardware Advanced Add Hardware Wizard The dd Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware e Click Device Manager Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Protiles 28 Click on Network adapters Right click on the IEEE 802 119 PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly e Look under Device Status to check that the device Is working properly e Click OK S Device Manager E x File Action View Help FS eag S4 ETHERWAN ACER w Batteries Computer See Disk drives id Display adapters 2 DYD CD ROM drives 4 Floppy disk controllers J Floppy disk drives 42 IDE ATAJ ATAPI controllers pal Infrared devices 5 Keyboards 4 Mice and other pointing devices E x Modems id Monitors BB Network adapters JEEE 802 119 PCI Card Wirele
17. ct a profile group to apply PO Hew 4 default E G E 10 E Security Open 5 vi AM 2 437Ghz 2 d37Ghz 2 d42Ghz 2 437Ghz 2 457Ghz 2 437Ghz Automatically connect to available WLAN per below order en rn sy ere ee Import z ee OF Cancel On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN it will appear highlighted and then clicking on Add When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up I Wireless Network Properties x i Wireless network name Wireless network key WEF This network requires a kep for the following Authentication Mode Open System Data Encryption Disable hi Kep length Ga bite 40424110 Hezadecimal d kep 1 FATT Key 2 Key 3 gt Ken 4 SS Default key kat This ig computer to computer ad hoc network no access points are used IP amp Prosy Setting In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication Shared mode or Data encryption WEP enabled You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25 hexadecimal digits You may also set one of the four keys as a default key 22 Data Encryption Select Enabled or Disabled Authentication Open Authentication The CardBus is visible to all devices on the network Shared Authentication
18. e This is display Authentication State it s to provide N A and Connected two state Signal Strength A colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the network 24 Wireless Network Config Utility i Wireless Network Connection Status ga Eg Configuration Status Option About General Support Available WLANs Connection To connect to available WLAN click Add to set Status Connected Duration 01 13 34 WiFi Pay Stat O0 90 0E 00 FB C5 al Speed 108 0 Mbps LTK101 00 00 88 F 5 37 bE al Signal Strength 3 spil i LTE O0 90 CC GE DD 8B al T dla 00 06 66 38 20 01 al ABC O0 50 18 15 45 FB ail Jaht O0 0F 30 E0 26 D6 ail Activity Please select profile group to apply Auytam New Te 5 l a Ihaia Firem Dass sek lt BE FeLonnect DE Cancel Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control MAC address of the hardware WLAN PCI card is given The MAC address is a factory given address that cannot be changed Advanced State shows the Radio Status ON or OFF Click OK to accept the connection status and exit the GUI Click Cancel to not accept the status settings and exit the GUI Under the Option Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown Option Tab 25 Wireless Network Config Utility Configuration Status Option About General Setting Advance Setting h Auto launch when Windows start up Disable Radio
19. eless network click on OK Cancel or Apply OK places the settings into effect and closes the graphical user interface GUI Cancel makes invalid all settings entered Apply implements the setting entered but does not close the GUI Status Tab Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state hardware information and advanced state 23 Wireless Network Config Utility Configuration Status Option About Connection State Connection Status Disconnected SSID MAS BSSID MAS Network Type hd Frequency hd Channel HAS Data Encryption hd Speed O 0 Mbps Authentication State MAS Signal Strength Hardware Information Advance State MAC Address O0 00 04 7F 00 00 Radio Status Regulator Domain US Cancel After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon the Status screen will display the settings for the PCI Card SSID The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network The factory SSID setting is default BSSID The PCI card hardware MAC address Network Type The Network Type have three mode Please see the Getting Option section in this manual for an explanation of these three modes Frequency 802 11g indicates that the PCI card is communicating in the 2 4GHz band Data Encryption You can see if WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is Enabled or Disabled here Speed This is display wireless and wireless connecting Speed Authentication Stat
20. ers To view any subfolders click a plus sign ab MERKE B Network adapters B Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter PCMCIA adapters gt Ports COM amp LPT GN Processors H Sound video and game controlers 3 System devices sl Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and come to completion 17 Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software IEEE 802 119 Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter Cancel 3 Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under Programs gt WLAN Monitor gt Uninstall Set Program Access and Defaults te Windows Catalog Windows Update e t EE Documents inal ir hd Sett k Nr Internet Explorer J Search tI MSN Explorer Sa Outlook Express vi Remote Assistance b Help and Support Run G Windows Media Player 4 Windows Messenger Windows AP Professi 4 Uninstalling the Driver To uninstall the driver right click on My Computer Left click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen Click on the Hardware tab System Properties PX System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Hardware w Advanced Computer Hame Susten Microsoft Windows AP Frofessional Version 2002 Service Pack 1 Registered to asus Ba 74 6421 5421 F 23600 Comp
21. install your wireless network card follow the instructions on the next page If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network card then follow these steps Install The Wireless LAN Adapter Check the Device Manager to confirm that your card is installed correctly Install your Internet Sharing Software POW op gt If required by the ICS software set the static IP Address for the wireless card Note The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 x where x is a number between 3 and 254 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc Installation This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using the operating systems Windows 2000 ME 98SE Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware The Wireless LAN Adapter and then the software driver and utility For those using Windows XP the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation Windows XP has a built in utility for wireless devices The configuration utility does not need to be installed for users using the XP operating system System Requirements e A laptop computer with an avail
22. ith Internet Sharing Please select from the four types of networks described above the type of network that is appropriate for your needs Please follow the instructions in the corresponding section that follows 1 A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway Router Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions lf you have two or more computers laptops or desktops and want to share files printers and Internet access using a DHCP capable Residential Gateway Router or if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic DHCP IP addresses then follow the instructions on the next page When it is complete your network may look similar to this DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses automatically With a DHCP capable gateway there is no need to manually assign an IP address Internet A Cable DSL Modem DHCP capable Residential ar Gateway Router Wireless Acess Point Desktop PC Laptop PC with Wireless Adapter with Wireless Adapter Requirements A Residential Gateway Router connected with an Ethernet CAT5 cable to an 802 11b g Access Point or another computer with an 802 11b g WLAN card installed This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network You will need a DHCP capable Residential Gateway Router for y
23. n the illustrations below Connect to Wireless Network EE x The folowing netvarkls ae avalable To access 3 nelvork select it from the let and then click Connect Avadable networks 11 Router 30 gt Ine nebea k regures He Wee ofa reiwor Kev MER Ie access i Hie metram Mpe He keg ata fen clice Lanre Disable ue Status Repair lf you are having dilficuky conneching bo nelvork click S franoed bevares View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless card is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway For example if one computer has an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 the other computers should have IP Addresses that are in the same range of 192 168 0 x where x is a number between 3 and 254 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network To check the IP Address assigned to the wireless card double click on the Network Connection Icon in the taskbar and select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed 31 Technical Specifications IEEE 802 119 b 108 54 48 36 24 18 12 1 1 5 5 2 1 Mbps auto fallback 64 128 152 bit WEP Data Encryption 2 400 2 4835GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector SP906GL Build in diversity SP908GL ICSMA CA with ACK 11 N America FCC 13 Europe ETSI 14 Japan
24. our network To complete the installation please follow these steps 1 a Fw Connect the Router Gateway to a Broadband connection e g a Cable modem or a DSL modem Connect the WLAN Access Point to the router Install the Wireless LAN Adapter into a laptop computer on your wireless network Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly By default the wireless card is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address If you are having difficulty connecting check to make sure that the IP Address of the wireless card is within the IP address range of your network 2 A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions If you have two or more computers laptops or desktops and want to share files printers and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider or you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses then follow the instructions on the next page When you have completed your network it should look similar to this od s 7 vi DP Cable DSL Modem Th fr Laptop PC with Wireless Cardbus Wireless Access Point LX Wireless PCI Card Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP Internet Service Provider provide you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your
25. ple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk interference in signal transmissions Our products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology Installation Considerations Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet 300 meters the SP906GL SP908GL Wireless LAN Adapter lets you access your network from your laptop computer virtually anywhere you want Keep in mind however that the number and thickness of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business The key to maximizing the transmission range is to follow these basic principles 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your Wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment it may be beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage 2 Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless cards A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks as if it were over 42 feet
26. ss wetu D gt B Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adar Unde Driver PCMCIA adapters Disable Uninstall Ports COM amp LPT Sill Processors Scan for hardware changes D Sound video and game controllers 9 Properties Opens property sheet for the current selection IEEE 802 112 Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter Pro Advanced Driver Resources HE IEEE 802 119 Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter ANI 2005 3 24 4 0 0 1733 Driver Provider Driver Date Driver Version Digital Signer Mot digitally signed Driver Details To view details about the driver files Update Driver To update the driver for this device If the device fails after updating the driver roll Roll Back Dri i i i sr ete bd back to the previously installed driver Uninstall To uninstall the driver Advanced 29 2 The computer does not recognize the Wireless PCI Adapter Make sure that the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer s PCI bus slot If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously installed To remove the drivers do the following A Under Control Panel gt select Folder Option gt select View gt under Hidden files and folders gt select Show hidden files and folders B Uncheck Hide extension for known file types gt click on Apply C Search for the files N3A
27. that conform to the 802 11b or 802 119 sets of standards Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Installation Flexibility Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go Reduced Cost of Ownership While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware overall installation expenses and life cycle costs will be significantly lower Long term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves adds and changes Scalability Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area Standards Based Technology The IEEE 802 11g standard designates that devices operate at an optimal data rate of 54 Megabits per second This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multi
28. the PCI Card is communicating in the 2 4GHz band 802 11b indicates that the PCI Card is communicating in the 2 4GHz band Start ad hoc network To provide Ad hoc Radio Frequency Ad Hoc Channel All devices in the Ad Hoc network must be set to the same channel 26 Power save Mode Fast Save This setting consumes the half power Max Save This setting consumes the least power Disable This default setting consumes the most power Transmit Power There power modes to provide 100 50 25 12 5 and Lowest 5 modes Super G Enable or Disable the Super G function 108Mbps In order to communicate all devices must share the same seiting for this feature eXtend Range stretches the performance of a WLAN by enabling long range connections About Tab Wireless Network Config Utility Configuration Status Option About About Utility Version W3 0 37 50323 Driver Version 4 0 0 1733 Secured by Odyssey Copyright 2005 NORMAL All Rights Reserved Cancel Display the Utility Version and Driver Version 27 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of The Wireless PCI Adapter Read the following descriptions if you are having problems 1 Checking The Installation of The Drivers for The PCI Wireless D Windows Media Player Explore Search e Goto Start B ey we Connect kK Printers Disconnect Network Drive M
29. the product please verify the following items in the package e Wireless LAN Adapter Quick installation guide e Driver and Manual CD Detachable Antenna SP906GL Only System Requirements A laptop or desktop computer with an available 32 bit CardBus or PCI slot e Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME or Windows 98SE At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher An 802 11b g Access Point for Infrastructure Mode or another computer with an 802 11b g wireless card installed for Ad Hoc Mode Product Features e Compatible with IEEE 802 11b standard to provide wireless Ethernet data rates of up to 11 Mbps data rate e Compatible with IEEE 802 11g high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate e Operation at dual 2 4 GHz frequency bands to meet worldwide regulations e Dynamic date rate scaling at 1 2 5 5 and I I Mbps for IEEE 802 11b e Dynamic date rate scaling at 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps for IEEE 802 11g e Maximum reliability throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching e Supports wireless data encryption with 64 128 152 bit WEP for security e Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad hoc network via peer to peer communication e Built in dual diversity antenna for reduction of interference in a multi path environment e Supports AES enhanced security e Supports DFS TPC for European operation e Supports CardBus 32 bit PC Card and PCI e
30. uter Mobile IntellB CeleronA CPU 2 00GHz 1 99 GHz 240 MB ot RAM Click on Device Manager System Properties 2 x System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Add Hardware Wizard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware Add Hardware Wizard gt ar i Utes E Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your Computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Driver Signing Device Manage L Hardware Profiles g Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Double click on Network adapters 19 Device Manager AEG Fie Action view Help gt j m Batteries iF Computer E Se Disk drives a Display adapters 43 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 41 sp IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers E Infrared devices Intel AIM 3 0 Codec Keyboards 2 Mice and other pointing devices Hie Modems Fl a Monitors E Network adapters PCMCIA adapters H Ports COM amp LPT ae Processors 9 Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers View Help EE ll Batteries Computer Eg Disk drives H a Display adapters 43 IDE ATAJAT
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