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WLP-01 User’s Manual English 1st Edition, December 2006 ii WLP-01
Contents 1. Introduction .........................................................................1 1.1 Product Overview ...........................................................................1 1.2 Features ........................................................................................2 1.3 LED & Antenna Port ........................................................................3 1.4 Choosing Wireless Network Mode.....................................................4 1.4.1 Ad-Hoc mode........
General Specifications WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi compliant Host Interface PCI Express Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Frequency Range 2.4 GHz ISM radio band Security WEP 64-bit encryption WEP 128-bit encryption WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Operating Range 802.11b: Indoor: 130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS (Light of Sight) 802.
1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The “WLP-01 IEEE 802.11b/g PCI-E X1 54Mbps Wireless Card” (short for “WLP-01” in this manual) is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for home or office use. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) base band processing are implemented to support all IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g data rates.
1.2 Features Easy Hardware Installation Simply plug the WLP-01 into a motherboard with PCI-E x1 slot, connect the antenna, and then install the driver and utilities. Now you may start wireless communication immediately. 54Mbps Wireless Speed With data transmission rate five times faster than IEEE 802.11b standards, the WLP-01 breaks the wireless transmission speed barrier, giving you faster-than-ever Internet connection and file sharing capabilities.
1.3 LED & Antenna Port Mounted onboard the WLP-01 is a green LED for transmission status, and an antenna port to connect to the external antenna.
1.4 Choosing Wireless Network Mode You can use WLP-01 in various wireless network configurations. It is recommended to choose the most appropriate configuration for your home or office network before setting it up. ※ The following illustrations are for reference only, and may not match exactly the same as your actual network configuration. 1.4.
1.4.2 Infrastructure mode The biggest difference between Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode is that it includes an access point. In the Infrastructure mode, an access point establishes the network that provides wireless links in its effective range for clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network to the Internet.
1.4.3 Software Access Point (Soft AP) In the Soft AP mode, the WLP-01 acts as the wireless access point and provides local area network and Internet access for your wireless stations. Requirements of choosing Soft AP mode: 1. Windows XP/Server 2003 operating system. 2. A system with Internet or Intranet connected through another Ethernet LAN adapter. The Soft AP mode is ideal for home network sharing with several computers, a printer, and Internet connection.
2. Hardware Installation 2.1 System Requirements Before installing WLP-01, make sure your system meets the following requirements. • A motherboard with PCI Express Slot • Minimum 64MB system memory • Operating system Station mode: Windows XP/Server 2003, Windows XP/Server 2003 x64 AP/wireless bridge mode: Windows XP/Server 2003 • An optical drive for utilities and driver installation 2.
2.2.1 Operating Range The signal range of WLP-01 depends on the operating environment. Obstacles such as walls and metal barriers could reflex or absorb radio signals. Devices such as microwave oven can also interfere the wireless network tremendously. 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-of-Sight) 1000ft (310m) 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-of-Sight) 200ft (60m) By default, the WLP-01 automatically adjusts the data rate.
3. Network Connecting 1. Right-click the network icon located at the desktop shortcut, the pop-up dialogue appears. Click item “View Available Wireless Networks”. 2. Choose a wireless network in range, and then click [Connect] button to start connecting. 3. Wait while the Windows connects to the wireless network you choose. 4. You may need to type the network key if the network you choose requires.
5. The wireless network you choose is now connected. 6. You may view the “Wireless Network Connection Status” by clicking item “Status” in the pop-up dialogue.
4. Setup After finished installing the WLP-01 driver to your system, you are now ready setup its utility. Choose the most appropriate mode for your wireless network before proceeding. Refer to Section 1.4 “Choosing Wireless Network Mode” for details. ※ Make sure to connect the supplied antenna to the antenna port on the WLP-01 card. The antenna plays an important role in transmitting and receiving signal, without the antenna, the WLP-01 may not be able to detect other wireless devices in your environment.
4.2 Setup Wizard 4.2.1 Create a wireless access point 1. Launch the Setup Wizard. Check the “Create a wireless access point” box to create a wireless access point, and then click [Next] button to start creating. 2. Type in your SSID name, and/or specify a network key to your network. 3. Select the connection that connects directly to your network, and then click [Next] button to go on.
4. Your wireless network is now ready to use. The configuration is clearly at view. Record this setup information if needed. Click [Finish] button to complete the setup wizard. 5. The network mode is switching to AP Mode, please wait. 6. Your network is in AP Mode. 4.2.2 Join an existing wireless network Please use Windows automatic network configuration to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network settings.
4.3 Setup Utility 1. Launch the Setup Utility. There are five icons at the upper column: Network Monitor, Status, Statistics, Advanced, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). The ICS icon is grayed out in Station Mode. 2. At the left column, you may click the icon to switch either to Access Point Mode or Station Mode. 3. The network mode is switching to AP Mode, please wait. 4. Or the network mode is switching to Station Mode, please wait.
5. In this Setup Utility page for AP Mode, you can change the SSID, select the communication channel, and specify the network security. Click [Close] button to finish the setup. 6. At the left column, you may also click the icon to enable or disable the RF function (Radio On/Off).
4.4 Ad-Hoc Mode 1. To switch to Ad-Hoc mode, you may double-click the “Network Connection” icon in the “Control Panel”, or right-click the network icon located at the desktop shortcut, the pop-up dialogue appears. Click item “Open Network Connections”. 2. Double-click the “abit AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter” icon to enter its properties.
3. Click the “Wireless Networks” tab. Check the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box. Click the [Advanced] button to enter the settings. 4. Check the “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only” box, and then click [Close] button to finish this advanced settings.
5. Back to the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the [Add] button to establish your own network. 6. Type in your SSID name, decide your network security, and then click [OK] button to finish settings. 7. Your network is in Ad-Hoc Mode.
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5.2 Regulatory Information 5.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
5.2.2 European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms • EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interference • EN 55024(EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3; EN61000-4-4; EN61000-4-5; EN61000-4-6; EN61000-4-8; EN61000-4-11; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3)Generic Immunity Standard.
5.2.3 NCC(DGT) Statement 根據交通部 低功率管理辦法 規定： 第十四條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功 率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十七條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並 改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of abit products.
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