User’s Guide for XPC 802.
Shuttle® User’s Guide for XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit Manual Version 1.0 FCC Regulation Information The equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class B Digital Dev ice, pur suant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Thes e limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1 1.1 Fe atures ........................................................................... 1 1.2 Package Contents ............................................................ 2 1.3 System Requirements ...................................................... 2 2. Insta llation Of The X PC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit ....................... 3 2.1 Hardw are Setup ............................................
1. Introduction The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit aims to let your XPC quickly and seamlessly c ommunic ate wit h a 802.11b/g (at up to 54 Mbps) networks. Wireless networking uses radio frequencies to transmit and rec eive data between your XPC’s and other network devices. With this Wireless Kit, surfing on the Internet couldn’t be any easier.
1.2 Package Contents Before starting installation, please make sure the package you purchased includes the following items: One XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit One Antenna One Antenna cable Two USB cable (1*5 pin & 2*5 pin) One Chassis 4 x Screws One Driver CD with Shuttle SoftAP One User Manual If any of the items list ed above are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor. 1.3 System Requirements To properly operate your XPC 802.
2. Installation Of The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit Installing the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit is quick and easy. Simply follow the steps below to install the hardware, followed by a few clic ks of t he mouse and you will be up and running on your own wireless network. 2.1 Hardware Setup STEP 1 Unfasten the screws on the back panel and remove the case. STEP 2 Use a 6mm screwdriver to puncture the perforated hole on the back panel from the outs ide in.
For P series STEP 4-1 Install the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the four attachment points as shown below. STEP 4-2 Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the back chassis. Refer to Step5 (Page10).
For i series STEP 4-1 Install the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the four attachment points as shown below. STEP 4-2 Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the back chassis. Refer to Step5 (Page10).
For G,G2,G4,G5 series STEP 4-1 Unscrew the two XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit’s screws and remove the module cover. STEP 4-2 Take out the Antenna cable connector and remove the loc k, then install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit. STEP 4-3 Take out the chassis and fasten the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the chassis with the two screws.
STEP 4-4 Screw the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the two holes on the upside of the chassis arm, near the rear of the XPC. STEP 4-5 Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the back chassis. Antenna cable connector STEP 4-6 Use a lock to secure the antenna from the outside. Refer to Step5 (Page10).
For K series STEP 4-1 Unscrew the two XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit’s screws and remove the module cover. STEP 4-2 Take out the Antenna cable connector and remove the loc k, then install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit. STEP 4-3 Screw the XPC 802.11b/g W ireless K it to t he two holes on the upside of the chassis arm, near the rear of the XPC.
STEP 4-4 Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the back chassis. Antenna cable connector STEP 4-5 Use a lock to secure the antenna from the outside. Refer to Step5 (Page10).
STEP 5 Screw the antenna onto the exposed thread. Set the antenna to vertical for good reception. Note : Make sure all the connectors are aligned in the correct direction. STEP 6 Connect the signal cable from the XPC 802.11b/g Wireles s Kit to the 5-pin USB header located on the motherboard. Double check all connections before continuing. STEP 7 Attach the case and fasten the thumbscrews to complete the hardware installation.
2.2 Software Installation Step 1: Install the Driver & Utility For Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP users 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically. 2. When the Main Menu screen appears, click “Driver & Utility Installation” to continue.
3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. The installation program will start running automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
5. Click Finish to complete the software installation.
2.3 Network Connection Once the device driver is well installed, a network setting described in the following should be also established. In Windows 98SE/ME 1. Go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Network. 2. Make sure that all the required components are installed. If any components are missing, click on the Add button to add them in.
3. For making your computer visible on the network, enable the File and Print Sharing. 4. Click the Identification tab. Make up a name that is unique from the other computers' names on the network. Type the name of your workgroup, which should be the same used by all of the other PCs on the network.
5. Click the Access Control tab. Make sure that “Sharelevel access control” is selected. If connecting to a Netware server, share level can be set to “User-level access control.” 6. When finished, restart your computer to activate the new device. In Windows 2000/XP. 1. In Windows 2000 Go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Network and Dial-up Connections Æ Local Area Connection Æ Properties. 1.
2. Make sure that all the required components are installed. 3. If any components are missing, click on the Install... button to selec t the Client/Service/Protocol required. After selecting the component you need, click Add... to add it in. 4. For making your computer visible on the network, make sure you have installed File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.
2.4 IP Address Note: When ass igning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, remember to have the IP address for each computer set on the same subnet mask. If your Broadb and Router us e DHCP tec hnology, however, it won¡¦t be necessary for you to assign Static IP Address for your computer. 1. To configure a dynamic IP address (i.e. if your broadband Router has the DHCP technology), check the Obtai n an IP Address Automatically option. 2.
2.5 Configuration Utility After the Wireles s adapter has been successfully installed, users can use the included Configuration Utility to set their preference. Go to Start Æ (All) Program Æ XPC 802.11b+g Wireless Kit Æ XPC 802.11b+g USB Wireless Utility For Windows 2000/XP, the Configuration Utility icon will also appear in the taskbar. You can open the Configuration Utility by clicking the icon.
Note: There will be two modes - St atio n and Access Point for you to switch, you can select the mode you need from the pull-down menu.
2.6 Station Select Station mode, and you will see the following figure. Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently in use. (There are 14 channels available, depending on the country.) Type The infrastructure is intended for the connection between wireless network cards and an Access Point. With the wireless adapter, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point. The Ad-hoc lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly.
Encrypt WEP is a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit /128-bit /256-bit shared key algorithm. Click the More Setting button to configure, see the following figure (Refer to the More Setting part on the next page for more information about this figure): More Setting... Link Status Displays the information about the status of the communication between the Wireless USB Adapter and the Access Point.
More Setting Channel The Channel will change automatically according to APs setting. Tx Rate Click the down T arrow to select the Tx Rate from Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, you can select up to 54 Mbps. SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to the same network.
WEP Encryption Setting Encryption Setting WPA Encryption Setting You can only set your Security preference when "Change" is selected and then all fields are active for change. To save settings, press "Apply" when you are done with the settings. WEP Encryption Setting. Key length : 64 (bit), 128 (bit) or 256 (bit). Default Key ID : You can set your default key ID at #1~#4. Key Format : Select Hexadecimal if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F).
The Key is provided via 802.1x authenticationG : Please query your network manager about the currently used security protocol, if 802.1x authentication is currently used, then you can check this item to enable 802.1x security protocol. The key value will be configured automatically, just click "Apply" to take effect. WPA Encryption Setting Protocol : This panel enables you to select an authentication protocol. User Name : Type in the user name assigned to the certificate.
Click the Advanced Setting button to configure the following figure ( Refer to the Advanced Setting part on the next page to see more information about the Advanced Setting ) : Advanced Setting Click the Information button to show the Driver Version, Utility Version and MAC Address of the system.
Advanced Setting User Interface Language Select your preferred Language. Power Consumption Setting Continuous Access Mode (CAM) When this mode is selected, the power supply will be normally provided even when there is no throughput. Maximum When this mode is selected, this device will stay in power Power-Saving saving mode even when there is high volume of Mode throughput.
Fast PowerSaving Mode When this mode is selected, the power mode will switch between CAM and Maximum Power-Saving Mode depending on the volume of throughput. The device driver checks the total bytes (only data frame) every 4 seconds to decide the power mode. If the total bytes sent exceed 10k bytes, the device driver will choose "CAM". If the total bytes are less than 10k bytes, however, the device driver will choose "Maximum Power-Saving Mode".
2.7 Access Point In access point mode, the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit will function as an access point. This allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicat ed AP device. Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit. To use the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to bridge your wired and wireless network, the following requirements must be met : 1. The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2.
Network Adapter You can select the network adapter from the pull-down menu, it shows the device itself ( the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit ) and also shows the devices supported by the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit. Connection Show the currently connected devices and IP addresses. Station List Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently in use. ( There are 14 channels available, depending on the country.) SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network.
Tx Frame The quantities for the wireless network card transmit. ( Frame : The unit of packet ) Rx Frame The quantities for the wireless network card receive. ( Frame : The unit of packet ) More Setting Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently in use. (There are 14 channels available, depending on the country.) Mode Select Mixed Mode or 802.11b only, 802.11b/g only standard Mode (If you choose this option the device will automatically convert the suitable standard ).
Tx Power Select the Tx power from the pull-down menu, there are four levels in cluding Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (Minimum). Change or Apply Click "Change" to set the General Connection Setting. After Completing the setting Click "Apply". You can select to Enable or Disable the WEP function by selecting from the pull-down men. Click Setting and the following figure will appear.
The default value is 2347. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Preamble A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble type into Long or Short. MAC Address Filter Click Setting and you will see the following figure.
3. Appendix 3.1 SoftAP Configuration Setup Requirement : To bridge your wired and wireless network using XPC 802. 11b+g Wireless Kit, the following must be met : 1. Install the XPC 802.11b+g Wireless Kit on the LAN-connected computer. 2. The Soft Access Point should be connected to a network switch, hub or a Broadband Rout er. Use a standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector to connect the Soft Access Point to one of router, hub, or switch. 3.
1. Selec t the Access Point mode, and y ou will see the following screen. 2. Click the More Setting. .. button and the following figure will appear for you to configure.
3. Select the wired Network A dapter that has already installed in the XPC from the pull-down menu. 4. If the network connect ed t o the wired LA N card has a DHCP server, you just need to configure the wireless station as aDHCP client (select Obtain an IP addressautomatically). If the net work does not have a DHCP server, you must assign a fixed IP to the wired XPC (select Use the following IP address).
This example uses the network s haring feature in Windows 2000/ XP to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the XPC 802.11b+g Wireless Kit in access point (AP) mode Setups may vary depending on your Windows version. You may need to install additional software in Windows 98/ME. Step1 Go to Start Æ Setti ngs Æ Network a nd Dia l-up Connections (in Windows XP, go to Start Æ Control Panel and double-click Network Connections).
Step3 Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK. Step4 When the following screen appears, click Yes. Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Please refer to the Network Connection in the previous section to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address.
3.2 Specifications Product Name XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit Model Name PN18 Host Interface Standard USB2.0 Interface Dimensions Weight Frequency Band Operating Voltage Current Consumption 74(W)x23(L)x7.4(H)mm 5g 2.4~2.4835GHz(subject to local regulations) 5V Tx: 350mA/ Rx:250mA / Standby: 10mA Spreading OFDM(Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) Data Rate 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
