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Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations.
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: 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.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
[Czech] Česky Encore Electronics, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. [Danish] Dansk Undertegnede Encore Electronics, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Encore Electronics, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 802.
[Finnish] direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar Encore Electronics, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med [Swedish] de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.
TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction ................................................................................................ 1 Overview of this User’s Guide ............................................................................... 1 Unpacking and Setup.................................................................................. 2 Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 2 Setup......................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can communicate with another computer wirelessly. An easy-to-use utility is bundled with ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostic purposes. ENCORE 802.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator for CardBus Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully. ACT (Activity) The ACT LED indicator blinking green when ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. LED Indicator for PCI Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 300Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Note: DO NOT install ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter in the computer until instructed to do so. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation 1) Insert Driver & Utility CD-ROM and the Auto-run program will appear. Alternatively, open a file browser and double click on the autorun.exe file located in the CD directory.
4) Follow the Install Shield Wizard Instructions. Click “Next” to continue and finish it. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless LAN utility. When the Wireless LAN Adapter was installed, you will see the icon on the Windows task bar. The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility.
Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program. Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network.
Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless LAN Adapter SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection ● Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points.
Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. z Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use. z Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space. z Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys Key Format: HEX or ASCII WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected the below window appears. Please enter a WPA Passphrase.
Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range. Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the “Connect” button. Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks.
Profile Profile – The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adjust to the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and encryption as saved by that particular profile. Remove: Deletes the selected profile Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear.
About This screen displays information about the Wireless LAN Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info, Configuration, Advanced, Site Survey and About. Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program. Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point.
Channel: Shows the current channel for communication. Link Quality: Shows the link quality of the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure mode. Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point. Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received.
AdHoc Band: There are three available selection for Auto, 11b and 11g Channel: The channel the AP operates on. Users can select the channel range of 1 to 11 for North America (FCC) domain and 1 to 13 for European (ETSI) and Japan (MKK) domains. Power Save: There are 3 modes to choose from. • Continuous Access Mode (default) – the wireless LAN adapter is constantly operating with full power. This mode consumes the most power. • Maximum Power Save – the wireless LAN adapter consumes the least power.
Advanced This screen is where you configure the Security settings for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Auth Mode: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, Auto, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto for WEP data encryption feature. Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. z Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.
WPA/WPA2 If WPA/WPA2 is selected, configuration is enabled. Please click the “configuration” button. The following window appears. Select the desired Certification, select the desired Certification Authority and then enter the Server/Domain name and Login Name. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, click the “configuration” button. The below window appears. Please enter a WPA Passphrase.
Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range. Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the “Connect” button. Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks.
Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router. About This screen displays information about the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Interface PC Card: 32-bit CardBus, PCI Adapter: 32-bit PCI bus Data Transfer Rate 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps 802.
Physical and Environmental Driver Support Windows 98, ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Temperature Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH, no condensation Dimensions PC Card:, 115 x 54 x 8.7 mm, PCI Adapter: 13 x 121 x 21.6 Certifications FCC Part 15.
