Micro Star MS6828 WIRELESS 11B PCI CARD User Manual 6825

Micro Star International Co Ltd WIRELESS 11B PCI CARD 6825

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MANUAL 1

PC11B2, MS-6828
Wireless 11b PCI Card
User’s Guide
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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.
NOTE
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm
(8 inches) during normal operation.
Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’ s Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual
The equipment has dropped and damaged
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-
TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR BELOW -20OC, IT
MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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PC11B2 (MS-6828) - Wireless 11b
PCI Card
PC11B2 (MS-6828) Wireless 11b PCI Card is a cost-
effective wireless networking solution for desktop PCs. It
complies with IEEE802.11b standard and provides up to
11Mbps data rate. The PC11B2 (MS-6828) enables any
desktop PC to share a broadband connection, files and
printers over the network without the time and expense of
Ethernet cabling. In addition, with its 64-/128-bit WEP key
and IEEE802.11i TKP, your network connection is highly
secured.
Based on the DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
technology operating in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Science
and Medical band, the PC11B2 (MS-6828) complies with
Wi-Fi, ensuring interoperability with other compliant
wireless LAN devices.
The PC11B2 (MS-6828) is available to Microsoft Windows
operating systems (Windows®
XP/2000/ME/98SE) and
can be integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc
mode (computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or
Infrastructure mode (computer-to-access point, an
Access Point is required).
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Introduction
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How PC11B2 (MS-6828) works
Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network,
especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in con-
nections. Therefore, some of the network devices are
part of the network only for the duration of a communica-
tions session. Users in the network can share files, print
to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared
Gateway or Access Point. In this kind of network, new
devices can be quickly added; however, users can only
communicate with other wireless LAN devices that are in
this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range.
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(MS-6828)
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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-
ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one
includes an Access Point. In network environment, the
Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization. Moreover, the Access Point enables
users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired
network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the
wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of the
Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of
the Ad-hoc networking.
(MS-6828)
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Specifications>>> 1.3
General
Operating system Microsoft®
Windows®
98SE/
ME/2000/XP
Compliance - IEEE 802.11b
- WECA Wi-Fi
- WHQL (Windows ME/2000/
XP)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55OC
Operating Humidity 0 ~ 95%, non-condensing
Physical
Form Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2
Dimensions (WxDxH) 127.3 X 77.6 X 18.4mm
Antenna Dipole
Weight 29g
Operation Voltage 3.3V
Radio
Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
Operating Channels - 11 channels (US & Canada),
13 channels (Europe),
4 channels (France),
2 channels (Spain),
13 channels (Japan);
- maximum 3 non-overlapped
channels;
- 25MHz bandwidth per
channel
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Data Rate and - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps.
Modulation Types - DQPSK @ 2Mbps.
- DBPSK @ 1Mbps.
Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) with ACK;
Half-Duplex
Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple
Access with Collision
Avoidance (CDMA/CA)
Transmitter Output 15dBm
Power
Performance
Range Up to 150m.
Security
Security Mechanism - 64-/128-bit WEP
- IEEE802.11i TKIP
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System Requirements
Before installing the PC11B2 (MS-6828), your PC should
meet the following:
- Desktop PC with standard PCI slot.
- Windows®
98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.
- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver
and utilities.
- CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.
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>>> 1.5 Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If
any item contained is damaged or missing, please
contact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep
the box and packing materials in case you need to ship
the unit in the future. The package should contain the
following items:
- One Wireless 11b PCI Card.
- One external antenna.
- One Quick Installation Guide.
- One CD title including drivers, utilities, user’s manual
and quick guide.
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Product View>>> 1.6
Antenna Connector - connecting the
external antenna.
ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the
networking status by:
ON - The PC11B2 (MS-6828) is
connected.
Flash - The PC11B2 (MS-6828) is
searching for available Access
Point or receiving/transmitting
data over the wireless network.
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