Abocom Systems WMG2501 Wireless LAN MINI PCI Card User Manual WMG2501manual

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802.11g
Wireless LAN MINI PCI Card
User’s Manual
REGULATORY STATEMENTS
FCC Certification
The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian
Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of
electronic equipment.
Part15, Class B
CAUTION:
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users, and
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,
digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no
longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
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. 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.
LABELING REQUIREMENT FOR OEM INTEGRATOR:
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed
such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "Contains TX
FCC ID: MQ4WMG2501".
Note for Installation ( MQ4WMG2501 )
The attached antenna cable has to be connected on the port shown below for Tx/Rx.
Port for Tx/Rx
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................1
WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS ...............................................................................1
The Peer-to-Peer Network .........................................................................1
The Access Point Network ........................................................................2
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3
INSTALL THE DEVICE ..............................................................................................3
INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY ............................................................................3
Verify Device Installation..........................................................................5
CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................6
ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY ..............................................................6
EASY CONFIG .........................................................................................................7
MAIN TAB ............................................................................................................10
PROFILE MANAGER TAB .......................................................................................12
ADVANCED TAB ...................................................................................................18
INFO TAB .............................................................................................................19
ABOUT TAB ..........................................................................................................20
UNINSTALLATION.............................................................................................21
INTRODUCTION
The 802.11g Wireless LAN MINI PCI Card is a device that allows you connect
your computer to a wireless local area network (LAN). A wireless LAN allows
your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and
receive data without physically attaching to the network. The Wireless protocols
that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference
generated by other radio frequencies.
This card also allows you to take full advantage of your computer’s mobility with
access to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In
addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling cable through walls and
under furniture. It even allows you to place your system in locations where
cabling is impossible. Modifying and augmenting networks has never been so
easy.
Wireless Network Options
The Peer-to-Peer Network
This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and
quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless MINI PCI, you can share
files and printers between each PC and laptop.
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You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global
network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN.
The Access Point Network
The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access
much more conveniently. With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless
LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.
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INSTALLATION
Install the device
1.
Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion
slot cover from the computer.
2. Carefully slide the Wireless MINI PCI Card into the MINI PCI
slot. Push evenly and slowly and ensure it is properly seated,
you may have to use the mounting screw to have the card
screwed securely in place.
3. After the device has been connected to your computer, turn on
your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware and then
automatically copy all of the files needed for networking.
Note for Windows 98 users:
Before installation of the device, make sure you have your operating
system CD-ROM at hand. You may be asked to insert the OS CD-ROM
in order to download specific drivers.
Install the Driver & Utility
1.
Exit all Windows programs. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
If the CD-ROM is not launched automatically, go to your CD-ROM drive
(e.g. drive D) and double-click on Setup.exe.
2.
The main screen of the CD-ROM opens. Click Install Driver & Utility to
start the installation.
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
6.
Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to
complete the software installation.
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Verify Device Installation
To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is
enabled, go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System (Æ Hardware) Æ
Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If the 802.11g Wireless
LAN MINI PCI Card is listed, it means that your device is properly installed
and enabled.
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CONFIGURATION
After successful installation of the Wireless LAN Card’s driver, the utility icon
will display in the task bar. You will be able to access the Configuration Utility
through the Network Status icon.
If the icon doesn’t appear automatically, go to Start Æ Programs Æ 802.11g
Wireless LAN MINI PCI Card Driver and Utility Æ Wireless LAN MINI
PCI Card Utility, it will appear in the task bar.
Accessing the Configuration Utility
All settings are categorized into 5 Tabs:
Main Tab
Profile Manager Tab
Advanced Tab
Info Tab
About Tab
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Easy Config
1.
In the Main tab, click Easy Config on the right down corner to start quick
configuration.
2. Select the wireless connection type, either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Click
Next to continue.
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3. Select a wireless station on the list, and click Next to configure its settings.
The following screen will appear for you to configure, for detailed configuration,
please refer to Profile Manager tab in the later selection.
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4.
Configure the network TCP/IP, you may select DHCP to obtain an IP
address automatically or select Manual to set an IP address. Click Next to
continue.
5.
Select DNS Auto to obtain DNS automatically or select Manual to set the
primary and secondary DNS. Click Finish to complete the Easy Config
procedure.
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Main Tab
The main tab enables you to scan for available networks, select a network to
which to connect, modify the settings for the current connection, or set up your
station for Ad Hoc connection.
Status
Shows the current connection status.
Speed
Shows the connection speed.
Type
Shows the wireless connection type.
Authentication
Shows the authentication type.
Encryption
Shows the encryption type.
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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.
Signal Strength
The signal strength from the network Access
Point or station. The strength is displayed in
three formats: a signal quality level (one of five
levels, from Bad to Best), a numerical value in
dBm, and a signal quality bar graph with a scale
of –82 to –10.
Link Quality
Shows the link quality percentage.
Total Throughput
Shows the total throughput percentage.
Throughput TX
The actual instantaneous transmitting rates.
Throughput RX
The actual instantaneous receiving rates.
Network Address
MAC Address
The MAC address of this wireless adapter.
IP Address
The IP address of this wireless adapter.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of this wireless adapter.
Gateway
The default gateway address of the adapter.
Show Tray icon
Place a check in the check box to show the utility
icon in the tray.
Radio Off
Place a check in the check box to disable the radio
function.
Windows Zero Config External Configuration Checkbox (Windows XP
only): A checkbox that enables you to disable the
WLAN Station Configuration Utility and indicates
that the station driver is to be configured with
Windows XP’s built-in Zero Configuration Utility
(ZCU).
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On Windows XP systems, the ZCU service is
automatically stopped when the WLAN utility is
installed. The ZCU is started when you check the
Configure using Windows Zero Configuration
checkbox.
The checkbox is only displayed on Windows XP
systems.
Profile Manager Tab
The Profile Manager enables you to create, modify and delete the profiles that the
station uses to connect to WLAN networks, to activate and de-activate profiles,
and to raise and lower a profiles’ priority.
Connect
Select a wireless device that you want to connect with and
click Connect to make a connection. The wireless device
you have connected will be added into the Available
Profile(s) field below.
Rescan
Click Rescan to refresh the wireless device list.
Configure
Click Configure to set up the detailed configuration.
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Add
Click Add to add a wireless device into the Available
Profile(s) field below.
Remove
Select a wireless device that listed in the Available
Profile(s) field and then click Remove to delete it.
Edit
Select a wireless device in the Available Profile(s) field
and then click Edit to change its configuration.
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The following configuration screen will appear if you just click Connect, Configure
or Add buttons.
Note:
WEP: If WEP is selected, you can either input Encryption Key #1~4 or
check the Generate WEP Key and enter a WEP, the system will
automatically generate.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, enter the
Passphrase in the column.
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Profile Name
You may enter the preferred profile name in this
column.
Network Name (SSID)
The SSID for the current profile.
Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc
Channel
Place a check in the check box to enable the Ad Hoc
function. This mode allows wireless-equipped
computers to communicate directly with each other.
No access point is used.
Note:
Infrastructure: The infrastructure allows
wireless and wired networks to communicate
through an access point.
Select the channel (Channel 1-11) from the
pull-down list.
Wireless Network Security
Network Authentication
The authentication type defines configuration
options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify
identity and access privileges of roaming wireless
network cards.
Select the Network Authentication from the
pull-down list.
Open system: If the Access Point is using "Open
System" authentication, then the wireless adapter
will need to be set to the same authentication type.
Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender
and the recipient share a secret key.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: In the Passphrase field,
enter the key (8~63 characters, case sensitive.) that
you are sharing with the network for the WLAN
connection. By default, the key that you type is
masked with asterisks (*). To view the key that you
entered, check Mask Key.
WPA 802.1x /WPA2 802.1x: Require setting up a
RADIUS sever for authentication, RADIUS server
manager will assign the username and password.
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Data encryption
Select the data encryption from the pull-down menu,
either TKIP or AES.
WEP Key Format
ASCII: ASCII (American Standard Code for
Information Interchange), the standard for assigning
numerical values to the set of letters in the Roman
alphabet and typographic characters.
HEX: HEX (Hexadecimal): numbers from 0 to 9
and letters from A to F.
Mask Key: Place a check in the check box to
enable the Unmask Key function, this function is for
concealing the WEP key.
Passphrass
Instead of manually entering WEP keys, you can
enter a Passphrase, so that a WEP key is
automatically generated. It is case-sensitive and
should not be longer than 16 alphanumeric
characters. This Passphrase must match the
Passphrase of your wireless network.
Key Length
Select the key length from the pull-down menu,
either 64Bit or 128 Bit.
If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key
must consist of exactly ten hexadecimal characters. If
you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key
must consist of exactly 26 he
xadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters
are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
Default Key Index
Select the default key index from the pull-down
menu.
Encryption1~4
To configure your WEP settings. WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be used to
ensure the security of your wireless network. Select
one Key and Key Size then fill in the appropriate
value/phrase in Encryption field. Note: You must use
the same Key and Encryption settings for the both
sides of the wireless network to connect
KEY1 ~ KEY 4：You can specify up to 4 different
keys to decrypt wireless data. Select the Default key
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setting from the radio button.
Encryption：This setting is the configuration key
used in accessing the wireless network via WEP
encryption.
A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
required if a 64-bit Key Length was selected.
A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
required if a 128-bit Key Length was selected.
A key of 58 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
required if a 256-bit Key Length was selected.
802.11x configure
EAP TYPE
Select the EAP TYPE from the pull-down list.
Including MD5, GTC, TLS, LEAP, TTLS and PEAP.
Tunnel
Select the tunnel from the pull-down menu, including
CHAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAP-V2, PEAP and
EAP-MD5.
Username
Type in the user name assigned to the certificate.
Identity
Enter the identity in this column.
Password
This panel is available when EAP-TLS is not selected
(either MSCHAP V2 over PEAP is selected with
WEP or LEAP is selected for CCX). This panel
enables you to enter a login name and password or
request that the driver prompt for them when you
connect to a network.
Certificate
Please query your network manager about the
certificate, select the same certificate as the
certification server.
OK
Cancel
Click OK to save the configuration.
Click Cancel to exit the configuration screen.
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Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab displays the current status of the Wireless MINI PCI Card.
Threshold
Fragment Threshold
The mechanism of Fragmentation Threshold is used to
improve the efficiency when high traffic flows along in
the wireless network. If your 802. Wireless LAN
Adapter often transmit large files in wireless network,
you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the
packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The
default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold
RTS/CTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to
prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the “Hidden
Node” problem is an issue, users have to specify the
packet size. The RTS/CTS mechanism will be activated if
the data size exceeds the value you set.. 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.
Power Save
None
Min
Max
None: Select None will disable the power save function.
Min: Select Min will adjust the power save function as
the minimum value.
Max: Select Max will adjust the power save function as
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the maximum value.
Connection
Apply
Set Default
Wireless Mode: Select 802.11b or 802.11g/b from the
pull-down menu.
802.11b Preamble Mode: 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 Auto, Long or Short.
Click Apply to save current changes.
Click Set Default to restore default settings.
Info Tab
The Info tab displays information maintained by the driver, such as the number of
packet errors and the total number of bytes received or transmitted. The tab also
displays information about the current connection, as well as network information
about the station. The statistics are for the period starting when you last connected
to a network. The statistics are refreshed at least twice a second.
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About Tab
Click on the About tab to view basic version information about the OS Version,
Utility Version, Driver Version, Firmware Version and EEPROM Version.
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UNINSTALLATION
In case you need to uninstall the Utility and driver, please refer to below steps.
(As you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.)
1. Go to Start Æ (All) Programs Æ802.11g Wireless LAN MINI PCI
Card Driver and Utility Æ Uninstall.
2. Click OK to continue.
3. Click Finish to complete the uninstalled procedure.
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