CNP-WF511 Wireless PCI Adapter User Manual
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................3 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................4 HARDWARE OVERVIEW .............................................................
Thank you for purchasing CANYON CNP-WF511. We sincerely wish you to enjoy the 802.11b/g wireless PCI adapter. It is an easy-to-install device that connects to PC (Ad-Hoc mode for peer-to-peer file sharing) or connects to a wireless router/access point (for internet connection). To fully utilize the functions and features of CANYON CNP-WF511, please read through the user manual before you get started. Introduction Safety Precautions Please observe all safety precautions before using the device.
Package Contents Product Image Item Name CNP-WF511 Main Unit Warranty Card Quick Guide Driver CD Hardware Overview Antenna PWR LED PWR LED Lights up when device is powered LINK/ACT LED Flashes during network activities LINK/ACT LED
Getting Started Before using CANYON CNP-WF511, please make sure that the PC and the device are within range of an access point (802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11b/g). Connecting to Device 1. Power off PC. 2. Open up PC casing and locate an available PCI slot on the main board. 3. Insert wireless PCI adapter into PCI slot. Please apply adequate pressure on the device if necessary to make sure all pins are intact. 4. Secure the device with a mounting screw and close up PC chassis. 5.
Installing Device Driver 1. Upon inserting Driver CD, the configuration menu should pop up automatically. 2. Please proceed with Driver Installation Wizard to install driver. 3. Click on Install Driver &Utility for Wireless PCI Adapter to continue. NOTE: Please click on Ok when prompted to install Unsigned Driver. This is a Windows system warning that indicates the specific driver program is not certified by Windows. 4. Select preferred setup language. 5.
. Click on Install to initiate installation process or Cancel to exit. 8. Click on Finish to complete driver installation. Basic Operation Before setting up the device, please make sure that wireless network is setup and access point/wireless router is functioning properly. Internet Connection Wizard 1. Click on 11bg Wireless LAN PCI Utility desktop shortcut icon to execute utility program. NOTE: Utility program will only be available when installing driver from Drive CD.
2. The Utility main page will be displayed as shown. 3. To setup basic wireless network with existing access point or wireless router, click on Set Wizard on tool bar menu. 4. Select connection mode. Station (infrastructure) mode is recommended for Internet access. 5. Click on Next to continue or Cancel to exit. NOTE: The device will be restarted upon selecting AP option. 6. Select desired wireless connection and click on Next to continue or Cancel or exit. 7.
8. Review wireless network settings. 9. Enter Passphrase (WEP) or Network Key (WPA/WPA2) if required. 10. Click on Ok to continue or Cancel to exit. 11. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically when DNS service is enabled in the wireless network. 12. Select Use the following IP address only when required by network administrator. 13. Click on Finish to complete installation.
1. General The General tab displays current wireless connection information. Click on ReNew IP to release and renew IP address. General Information: z Status: Wireless network Associated, AD-HOC Mode or Not Associated. z Speed: The data transfer rate of the current connection. z Type: The type of the current wireless connection, Infrastructure, AD-HOC z Encryption: Current data encryption method. z SSID: The unique name of the wireless network.
z Show Tray Icon: Show PCI Wireless LAN Utility icon in Windows Notification Area. z Disable Adapter: Disable the wireless adapter. z Radio off: Turn off the radio broadcasting/receiving activities of the wireless adapter. z Windows Zero Config: Enable this function if desired to configure wireless connection by Windows wireless adapter configuration program. 2. Profile The Profile tab adds, removes, edits, duplicates, and set default a wireless network profile.
Add: 1. Creating a new Infrastructure mode profile 1. Type in Profile Name (user defined) and SSID(actual network name from wireless router). 2. Select Network Authentication method and type in Data Encryption method from the drop down menu. These settings must match that of wireless router. z 3. Type in Passphrase (WEP) or Network Key (WPA/WPA2) if necessary. 4. Select and type in appropriate items if 802.1x certification is enabled. 5. Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit.
Remove: Select a profile and click on Remove to delete it. Edit: Select a profile and click on Edit to modify it. Please refer to Add section for more detailed instructions. Duplicate: Select a profile and click on Duplicate to duplicate profile. Type in a new profile name and click on OK to create duplicates. Click on Cancel to cancel action. Set Default: Select a profile and click on Set Default to set specific profile as default wireless connection.
3. Available Network The Available Network tab displays a list of infrastructure and AD-HOC networks available for wireless connection. 1. Select a connection on the list and click on Add to Profile to join network. 2. Refer to instructions on previous section for more detailed information.
4. Advanced The Advanced tab displays a number of advanced options. 1. Power Save: Select the frequency of message response time. 2. Wireless Mode: Select the wireless operation standard. 3. Channel Plan: Select channel in accordance to wireless standard. 4. RTS Threshold: Drag and slide bars to adjust threshold values as desired. 5. Set Default: Click to restore factory settings. 6. Apply: Click to apply modified configurations.
5. Status The Status tab displays the detailed information of current device and wireless connection.
6. Statistics The Statistics tab displays the values of current wireless connection Tx and Rx. Click on Reset button to reset values and to renew to count.
7. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab provides an easier means to join existing wireless network. Pin Input Config (PIN): Click on Pin Input Config (PIN) to produce a set on PIN Code. Enter the PIN Code on appropriate wireless router machine to establish wireless network. Push Button: Click on Push Button Config (PBC) and either press on physical designated button or click on corresponding virtual button on the wireless router machine to establish wireless network.
Troubleshooting Please refer to the following procedures if CNP-WF511 does not function as it should be. Be advised that the following instructions are only intended for simply troubleshooting purpose. Please contact your local authorized shops for further troubleshooting and technical support. z The device does not work properly. 1. Reinsert the wireless PCI adapter as instructed in Connecting to Device section. 2. Please make sure the device drivers installed matches the device inserted. 3.
Appendix Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE802.11b Channels 13 Channels Interface PCI Network Protocol TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI Transmit Power 15 dBm Sensitivity -80 dBm WEP Key Bits 64 bit, 128 bit Temperature Operating: 0° to 40° C Storage: -20° to 70° C Humidity Operating: 10% to 85 % non-condensing Storage: 5% to 90 % non-condensing Dimensions 120mm(L) X 45mm(W) (Non-Bracket) Weight 50g Power 3.
