ViewSonic WPCI-100 ® Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide Wireless 802.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Product Registration ............................................................................ 1 Welcome .............................................................................................. 2 Package Contents................................................................................ 2 Features ............................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2: Installation System Requirements ...........
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic WPCI-100 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter. This PCI Card supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. Package Contents ViewSonic WPCI-100 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter Networking Companion CD (with Setup Wizard and User Guide) NOTE: Insert this CD first. Quick Start Guide Features • Up to 54Mbps signal rate at a frequency of 2.
Chapter 2: Installation System Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) • Available PCI slot • 300MHz processor or higher • Minimum 5MB free disk space • Minimum 32MB RAM • CD-ROM drive Wireless Network Overview ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 3
Installation NOTE: The installation instructions below apply to Windows XP. Instructions for Windows 98 SE, ME, and 2000 are noted where applicable, and configuration instructions for these three operating systems are located in the Appendix. To install your ViewSonic WPCI-100 Wireless 802.11g PCI Adapter, do the following: 1. Insert the supplied Network Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. The software automatically starts the Setup Wizard program.
3. From the next screen shown below, click WPCI-100 Driver Installation. 4. Complete the InstallShield Wizard instructions starting with the screen shown below. 5. After completing the on-screen instructions restart your PC.
NOTE for Windows 98 SE: After restarting your PC, you may be asked to restart your PC again and/or insert the Windows 98 SE CD. Please follow these instructions. 6. With your PC powered off, plug in WPCI-100 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. 7. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears (shown below), click Next and complete the remaining steps.
8. Complete the Wireless Configuration procedure for your operating system: • If you are using Window XP, complete the instructions in the next section, Wireless Configuration. • If you are using Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, see the Appendix for configuration instructions. Wireless Configuration SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCI-100, you will need the configuration settings (Network Name [SSID], security settings, etc.) of your wireless router or gateway.
An access point (SSID) that does not have a network key (WEP or WPA) 2. In the Available wireless networks list, click the network name (SSID) that you want to join. • If you selected an SSID without a network key (WEP or WPA) associated with it, click Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure, then click Connect. See the Wireless Network Connection screen shown on the previous page.
An access point (SSID) that does have a network key (WEP or WPA) IMPORTANT: Un-check this box. NOTE: The WPCI-100 Wireless 802.11g PCI Adapter reads the Network Name (SSID) from accessible access points and/or the router or gateway connected to your wireless network. If you want to change/add an SSID or network key, change the configuration settings on your wireless router or gateway, repeat the WPCI-100’s installation procedure using the new settings.
Verifying a Successful Installation The simplest way to verify a successful installation is to try opening your Internet browser. If it opens, installation is complete. For a more through way to verify a successful installation, do the following: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, select Classic View, click System, select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager tab. 2. In the System Properties dialogue box, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3.
Chapter 3: Appendix Wireless Configuration for Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCI-100, you will need the configuration settings (Network Name, security settings, etc.) of your wireless router or gateway. For your convenience, write down these settings for later reference. Before you start configuring your WPCI-100, be sure you complete the Installation steps on Pages 3 - 5. To configure your WPCI-100 with Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, do the following: 1.
The Wireless Monitor utility screen displays. 2. Click the Profile Setting tab (shown above), then click Add. 3. Enter the wireless configuration settings that are consistent with your router, gateway, etc. This includes Profile Name (optional), SSID (network name), Network Type, Transfer Rate, WEP or WPA security settings, etc. 4. Click Complete, then click Connect.
Troubleshooting For the fastest solution to an installation problem, please refer to the solutions below before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support for assistance. The setup wizard does not launch after I insert the Networking Companion CD. • If the CD does not auto-start, right-click Start, select Explore, doubleclick the CD-ROM icon, then double-click the Setup icon. • If the CD still does not respond, try inserting another CD to make sure that the CD-ROM drive is functioning properly.
The WPCI-100 does not work properly after installation. • Make sure that the WPCI-100 is correctly installed. Verify that the WPCI-100 is firmly plug in the PCI slot inside your computer. • Verify that you are using the correct wireless settings. You might have incomplete or incorrect wireless settings for your PCI adapter. To connect successfully, the wireless PCI adapter on your PC must have the same network name (SSID), and wireless security (WEP and/or WPA) information as your router or gateway.
My wireless desktop PC cannot connect to the Internet. • Verify that you can access the Internet from another PC in your wireless network. If other computers also cannot access the Internet, the problem might be with your router or gateway, broadband modem, or Internet service provider (ISP). • Check for range problems. You might be out of range of the wireless router, gateway, or access point.
Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need to provide the product’s serial number (on the back of the unit). Country/ Region Website (with email address) T = Telephone F = FAX United States service.us@viewsonic.com T= (800) 688 6688 F= (909) 468 1202 Canada service.us@viewsonic.
Specifications WLAN Standards: 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Interface PCI Interface Modulation 802.11g: OFDM; 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) Network Architectures Infrastructure and ad hoc Operating Frequencies 2.412-2.484 GHz Operating Channels 802.11b/g: 11 for North America (FCC) Average Output Power 17.5 dBm typical at 11Mbps, 13.5 dBm typical at 54Mbps, FCC 13.5 dBm typical at 11Mbps, 13.
Limited Warranty Wireless Network Adapter Products What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its Wireless Network Adapter products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
How to get service: For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product's serial number. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
Regulatory Information FCC 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.
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ViewSonic Corporation declares that VS10408 (FCC ID: MXF-PI930723G) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A Canada IC Compliance Statement Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices (RSS-210) 1.
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