Wireless MIMO LAN Card - Wireless PC Card (CardBus) - Wireless Mini PCI Module - Wireless PCI Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g User Manual Rev. 1.0 Mar.
FCC Information to User FCC Caution To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Model: Wireless PC Card FCC ID: Model: Wireless Mini PCI Adapter FCC ID: Model: Wireless PCI Adapter FCC ID: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product could void the user's right to operate the equipment.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: • Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) • Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7) When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, St Pierre et Miquelon, Mayotte, this product can be operated under the following conditions: • Indoors using any channel in the 2.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................................6 1.1 Preface.....................................................................................................6 1.2 Key Features............................................................................................6 1.3 Kit Contents..............................................................................................6 1.4 System Requirements..........
4.8 Add Profile..............................................................................................21 4.8.1 Configuration Tab........................................................................21 4.8.2 Authentication & Security Tab.....................................................22 Chapter 5 Configuration................................................................................................26 5.1 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode...............................26 5.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Preface The Wireless LAN Card frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you connect to an existing wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access. It is designed for computers running Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP operating systems.
•64 Mbytes RAM •50 Mbytes free hard disk space 1.5 LED Definition •Ready: lit when the card is plugged in and ready to transmit or receive •Link/Act: lit when the card is wirelessly connected; flash when it is transmitting or receiving Note: Mini PCI Module has no LED indicators; PCI Adapter only has Link/Act LED. 1.6 Two Basic Operating Modes This card can be operated in the following two basic modes: 1. Infrastructure Mode: An 802.
1.7 Location and Range Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with this card. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: large metal surfaces, microwaves ovens or 2.4GHz cordless phones. In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease between the devices.
2. Click “Yes” to proceed the WLAN Utility installation. 3. Click “Finish” and the utility shortcut will appear on your desktop after a little while. Double click this shortcut.
4. For Windows XP users, you will be asked to select the software utility installed or the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. This manual instructs the former. (For better usage, please make sure that your Windows XP operating system has been installed Windows XP Service Pack 1a and Windows XP Support Patch for Wi-Fi Protected Access.
5. You will see this card’s system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar. 2.3 Uninstall the Driver and Software Utility 1. Open Control Panel.
2. Double click Add or Remove Programs. 3. Select the Wireless LAN Card from the list.
4. Click the Change/Remove button.
5. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now., and then click Finish. Chapter 3 Quick Start to Join in a Wireless Network 1. Double click the card’s system tray icon to open the WLAN Configuration Utility.
2. Click the Site Survey tab. 3. This card will auto-select the best wireless network to connect.
select one network with strongest signal and no security, and click the Connect button. A Connected icon will appear when the card is linked to the selected network. 4. Refer to Chapter 5 Configuration for more configuration details.
Chapter 4 Software Utility -WLAN Configuration Utility 4.1 Overview Profiles: A set of preset system parameters, or “snapshots”, of the available APs within a wireless network. You can record these “snapshots”. After this card is connected to an AP, you can save the system parameters as these specific profiles. It significantly minimizes access time to the same wireless network while this card is initializing.
4.2.1 Profiles List Section Profile Name: List all profiles you named. SSID: The specific name of each AP or Ad Hoc station in your profiles. Channel: Current channel adopted by this network. Authentication: The authentication type adopted by each AP or Ad Hoc station. Encryption: The encryption type adopted by each AP or Ad Hoc station. Network Type: Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode. 4.2.2 Buttons Add: Define a new profile. Refer to 4.8 Profile. Delete: Delete a profile. Edit: Alter an existing profile.
4.3 Link Status Tab Status: SSID and BSSID of the currently connected network. Current Channel: Current channel and its corresponding frequency. Link Speed (Mbps): The data transfer speed adopted by this network (measured in Mbits per second). Throughput (Kbps): Current transmit rate (TX) and receive rate (RX) (measured in Kbits per second). Link Quality: Throughput Level where 100% equals the maximum connection quality. Signal Strength: The receive signal strength level.
4.4.1 Site Section SSID: The name of each AP or Ad Hoc station. BSSID: The MAC address of SSID. Signal: Indicate each associated network’s link quality measured in percentage. Channel: Current channel adopted by this network. Encryption: The encryption type adopted by each AP or Ad Hoc station. Authentication: The authentication type adopted by each AP or Ad Hoc station. Network Type: Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode. 4.4.2 Buttons Rescan: Update associated networks.
4.5 Statistics Tab 4.5.1 Transmit Statistics Section Frames Transmitted Successfully: The number of successfully transmitted frames. Frames Transmitted Successfully without Retry: The number of successfully transmitted frames without any retry. Frames Transmitted Successfully after Retry: The number of successfully transmitted frames with one or more retries. Frames Fail to Receive ACK After all Retries: The number of unsuccessfully transmitted frame with many retries.
Frames Dropped due to Out-of-Resource: The number of dropped frames. Duplicate Frames Received: The number of duplicate frames. 4.5.3 Button Reset Counter: Restart the displayed statistics. 4.6 Advance Tab 4.6.1 Drop Menu Section Wireless mode: Choose 802.11b only mode or 802.11b/g mix mode. Ad Hoc mode: When starting Ad Hoc network, you can specify 802.11b only mode or 802.11b/g mix mode. 802.11b/g Protection: 802.11b uses CCK modulation and 802.11g uses CCK–compatible OFDM modulation.
is currently disabled. Use short slot time: Enhance the data rate with Short Slot Time mechanism. This checkbox is currently disabled. 4.6.3 Icons & Buttons Section Radio On: Enable radio transmission. Radio Off: Disable radio transmission. Apply: Confirm your settings. 4.7 About Tab Utility Version: Version and released date of this card’s utility. Driver Version: Version and released date of this card’s driver. EEPROM Version: Version of this card’s firmware. MAC Address: MAC address of this card. 4.
4.8.1 Configuration Tab Profile Name: Specify a name for this profile. SSID: Specify a network name identified in the wireless network. Power Saving Mode: Select one power save scheme from CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) (No power save option adopted by the card.
(Power Save option adopted by the card). Check Use Constantly Awake Mode when AC Power is used as long as your PC uses external power supply. This setting will affect the battery life of the host of the card. Network Type: Select Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode adopted by this network. TX Power: Select the transmit power of this card. 100% is recommended. Preamble: Select the length of the CRC block for communication between the AP and this card.
supported. 802.1X Setting: This button is enabled when you choose Open/Shared/WPA authentication types. Below table lists all different authentication types that you can use. Each type requires unique certificate or ID/password. You may need to consult the network administrator about the 802.1X settings adopted by the wireless network.
Encryption: Select the Encryption type adopted by the network. These types include None, WEP, TKIP and AES. WPA Pre-Shared Key: Input the key when using WPA-PSK authentication.
- ASCII、40bits：5 ASCII letters - ASCII、104bits：16 ASCII letters
Chapter 5 Configuration 5.1 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode 1. Refer to Chapter 3 Quick Start to Join in a Wireless Network to proceed step 1 ~ 2. 2. Select an AP that is in Infrastructure Mode and click the Connect button. 3. You may need to input security key when the selected AP is adopting wireless security algorithm such as WEP, WPA, etc.
4. If the security key matches, a Connected icon will appear.
5.2 Connect to an Ad Hoc Station 1. Refer to Chapter 3 Quick Start to Join in an Open Wireless Network to proceed step 1 ~ 2. 2. Select a station that is in Ad Hoc mode and click the Connect button. 3. You will need to input the security key when the selected station is adopting wireless security algorithm such as WEP, WPA-PSK, etc.
4. If the security key matches, a Connected icon will appear. 5.3 Start a New Ad Hoc Wireless Network 1. Refer to 4.8 Profile to define a new profile.
2. Assign a Profile Name and its SSID and select Ad Hoc network type. 3.
a set of 40/104bits security key. 4. Select this profile and click Activate. A new Ad Hoc wireless network starts now.
Chapter 6 Activate the Software AP Function 6.1 Introduction These wireless card and adapter also support Software AP functions. In most cases, wireless PCI Adapter is best suited for this application. It can either be used as a wireless client, or activates the AP function to turn desktop PC into an AP. Additional WLAN SoftAP Configuration Utility facilitates the AP configuration as well as switches the card easily between a Client station and an AP.
3. A new Network Bridge will appear after a while.
Chapter 7 Software Utility - WLAN SoftAP Configuration Utility 7.1 Overview Config: Configure operation parameters and display extra options. Note that some options are not supported currently.
Access Control: Control Client stations’ access rights to this card. WDS: Enable to wirelessly connect other APs to extend current wireless network. MAC Table: Show the MAC address of each connected station. Event Log: Record the card’s current traffic information. Statistics: Monitor the card's current traffic activity. About: Hardware information of this card and its software elements. 7.2 Config Tab 7.2.1 Config Tab Wireless Mode: Select 802.11b mode or 802.11b/g mix mode.
shorter preamble type. Beacon Period (ms): Define the duration between beacon packets. RTS Threshold: Designed to prevent the Hidden Node issue, a problem happens in the wireless network when two wireless adapters served by the same AP can’t communicate each other or have collision. Fragment Threshold: Increase the transmission efficiency by split mechanism. Transmit Power: Select the transmit power options including Lowest, 25, 50, 75, 100(default).
Encryption Type: Define an encryption type of a new wireless network. WPA Pre-Shared Key: Input a password varying 8 from 63 characters long when you are using WPA-PSK authentication. WPA Group Rekey Interval: Select the time to regenerate a new PSK key. 7.3 Access Control Tab Wireless Client Access Control Policy: Manage wireless client’s access to this network. MAC Address: Input the MAC address of the wireless client.
WDS control policy: Enable to wirelessly connect other APs to extend a wireless network that results in a so-called WDS (Wireless Distribution System). WDS Key: A key used to communicate among all APs in the WDS. MAC Address: Input the MAC address of other AP. Apply: After finishing your control policy, remember to click this button to apply to your new settings. 7.
MAC ADDRESS: The MAC address of each associated client. AID: The identified code issued to each associated client. POWER SAVING: The power saving status of each associated client. 7.6 Event Log Tab Event Time: The recorded time of every event. MESSAGE: The message of every event.
7.7 Statistics Tab 7.7.1 Transmit Statistics Section Frames Transmitted Successfully: The number of successfully transmitted frames. Frames Transmitted Successfully without Retry: The number of successfully transmitted frames without any retry. Frames Transmitted Successfully after Retry: The number of successfully transmitted frames with one or more retries. Frames Fail to Receive ACK After all Retries: The number of unsuccessfully transmitted frame with many retries.
Frames Dropped due to Out-of-Resource: The number of dropped frames. Duplicate Frames Received: The number of duplicate frames. 7.7.3 Button Reset Counters: Restart the displayed statistics. 7.8 About Tab WLAN SoftAP Configuration Utility: Version and released date of the SoftAP utility. NIC Driver: Version and released date of this card’s driver. MAC Address: MAC address of the card.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 1. Question: The product literature says this Wireless LAN Card can operate at 54 Mbps. Why do I see no more than 11 Mbps speed on my WLAN Configuration Utility status? Answer: While you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11Mbps. Moreover, the wireless connection quality between this card and other stations will be limited to the space layout and thus the connection speed can’t reach to 54Mbps. 2.
cable/DSL modem, router and access point. 4. Question: The product literature says this Wireless LAN Card can operate far to 328 feet (100 meters). Why can’t it reach that range when I am using it? Answer: In optimal condition, this device can reach the maximum range. However, environmental factors such as other electric equipments and layout of building may adversely affect the effective range. 5.
