BroMax Communications MW300 WLAN PCI Adapter User Manual Manual Part 1

BroMax Communications Inc WLAN PCI Adapter Manual Part 1

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Wireless Network PCIAdapterUser’s ManualRev 1.0
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual2Regulatory complianceFCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE:Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cmbetween the radiator & your body.CE Mark WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual3About this manualThis User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your PCI WirelessNetwork Adapter. Please read this manual before you install the product.This manual includes the following topics:Ø Product description and features.Ø Hardware installation procedure.Ø Software installation procedure.Ø FAQ
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual4Table of ContentsRegulatory compliance................................................................................2About this manual........................................................................................3Chapter 1 - Introduction.................................................. 5Features ................................................................................................5What is Wireless LAN? .........................................................................6Wireless LAN Modes.............................................................................6Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ..................................................7Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................... 8Package Contents.................................................................................8System Requirements for the Adapter..................................................8Install the PCI Adapter ..........................................................................8LED Indicators.......................................................................................9Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the Adapter............................10Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows...................11Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2............................................11Driver installation for Windows 98.......................................................14Driver installation for Windows 2000 ..................................................17Driver installation for Windows ME .....................................................20Driver installation for Windows NT4.0.................................................22Driver installation for Windows XP......................................................27Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility .... 29Installation in Windows........................................................................29Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................32Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................33Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration............................33Use Wireless LAN Utility...............................................................36Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 andME.................................................................................................39Configuring the PCI Wireless Network Adapter..................................40Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols...................... 44Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium......44Appendix A – FAQ ........................................................ 47Appendix B – Specifications ......................................... 48
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual5Chapter 1 - IntroductionThank you for purchasing the PCI Wireless Network Adapter. This high-speed PCIWireless Network Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networkingsolution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wirelesstechnology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenientwires!The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating inthe ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmissionimplementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This Adapter provides Device Driversfor Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for the configuration of theAdapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedurefor the Windows operating systems, is described in this document.FeaturesThe PCI Wireless Network Adapter offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11bspecification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devicesthat support the standard. Features of the Adapter are:l Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwiderequirementl Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standardl Using PCI interfacel Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of theWEP algorithml Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond thedesktopl Allows users move between Access Points without resetting theirconnection reconfigurationl Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbpsl Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps ratesl Provide PCI Wireless Network Adapter Configuration utilityl The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Linkl Supports most popular operating systems
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual6What is Wireless LAN?Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantagesover traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup and manage.They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data throughthe air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, userscan roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected fromthe LAN.Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and networkadministrators can configure and augment networks without installing or movingnetwork cables.WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time informationanywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that areimpossible with wired networks.• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt tospecific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changedand range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of usersto full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broadarea.Wireless LAN ModesWireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:Ad-hocNetworking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hocnetwork is one that allows all workstations andcomputers in the network to act as servers to all otherusers on the network. Users on the network can sharefiles, print to a shared printer, and access the Internetwith a shared modem. However, with ad-hocnetworking, users can only communicate with otherwireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LANworkgroup, and are within range.InfrastructureNetworking Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networkingin that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hocstructure where users on the LAN contend the sharedbandwidth, on an infrastructure network the accesspoint can manage the bandwidth to maximize
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual7bandwidth utilization.Additionally, the access point enables users on awireless LAN to access an existing wired network,allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wirednetworks resources, such as Internet, email, filetransfer, and printer sharing.Infrastructure networking has the following advantagesover ad-hoc networking:• Extended range: each wireless LAN computerwithin the range of the access point cancommunicate with other wireless LAN computerswithin range of the access point.• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LANcomputer to move through a building and still beconnected to the LAN.• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the accesspoint bridges the gap between wireless LANs andtheir wired counterparts.Notes on Wireless LAN ConfigurationWhen configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distancebetween access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adaptersoperate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness andstructure of the walls.• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there isinterference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall hasreinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumventthis problem.• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interferewith WLAN transmission.This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardwareinstallation of the Adapter.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual8Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationThis chapter covers connecting your PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot ofdesktop PC.Package ContentsPlease make sure that items below are included on package.ü One PCI Wireless Network Adapterü One Driver / Utility CD-ROM (this user’s manual included)ü One Quick Installation Guideü One external antenna System Requirements for the AdapterØ Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT4.0/XPØ Desktop PC with CD-ROM driveØ One free PCI slotØ Pentium-Class 90MHz or higherInstall the PCI AdapterNOTE: These instructions apply to most desktop computers. For detailedinformation on inserting PCI Adapter into your desktop PC, consult the desktop PCUser’s Manual. The PCI Wireless Network AdapterPCI Interfacegolden fingersSMA ConnectorLEDs
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual91. Turn off the computer‚ unplug the power cord and remove the computer'scover.2. Pick a free PCI expansion slot and remover the protective bracket.3. Insert the Adapter into the slot until it is fully seated.4. Secure the adapter bracket with the screw from step 2.5. Replace the computer’s cover.6. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. LED Indicators Side view of PCI Adapter from bracket.The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:LED MEANINGPOWERIndicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green).LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up (solid green) whilethe wireless connection is linked. If the LED is blinkinggreen, the adapter is searching for possible wirelessconnection. LINK POWERSMA Connector
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual10Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the AdapterAfter installing the Adapter on computer, connect external Antenna to the Adapter from theSMA connector. Hold the antenna in the desired orientation and then turn the lock nutclockwise until snug (do not over tighten the nut). To adjust the antenna direction, turn thenut counter clockwise one full turn, adjust the antenna and then tighten the nut.After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver ondifferent Operating System.SMA Connector
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual11Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for WindowsThe following sections cover PCI Wireless Network Adapter driver installation in theWindows Operating Systems.Note: You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the drivers.Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows95 OSR2.1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 95 OSR2 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the UpdateDevice Driver Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual123. Windows searches for the driver and the following screen appears:4. Click Other Locations to bring up the following window:5. Type I:\Win95 where I is your CD-ROM drive letter. Then click OK. The followingscreen appears:
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual136. Click Finish to continue. Windows may prompt you the following window to askyou insert the disc.7. Click OK to continue.8. Again type I:\WIN95: where I is your CD-ROM drive letter and click OK.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual14NOTE: If you did not install the Windows 95 OSR2 from your hard drive, Windows willprompt you to input the path to the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Follow the instructions onyour screen, and then click OK to continue.Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures atChapter 4.Driver installation for Windows 98Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows98.1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 98 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Add NewHardware Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search forthe best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual154. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual166. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear toinform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish theinstallation.7. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation.Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN Utility will beinstalled automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual17NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed fornetworking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to thefiles. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows 2000Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows2000.1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 2000 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual183. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search fora suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.4. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual195. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.6. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installation.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual20Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures atChapter 4.Driver installation for Windows MEFollow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for WindowsME.1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows ME detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Add NewHardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Nextto continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual213. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to yourhard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation hasfinished. Click Finish to finish the installation.4. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardwaresetting up. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LANUtility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual22NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed fornetworking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to thefiles. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows NT4.0This installation procedure assumes that you have installed the network component onyour computer.To check whether the network component has been installed, double click the Networkicon in the Control Panel. If it has not been installed, refer to the Windows NT 4.0installation guide for instructions on installing the component.Follow the steps below to install the driver.5. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toPage8 – Hardware installation.)6. Log in to NT 4.0 as Administrator.7. Double click the Network icon in the Control Panel, and select the Adapters tabas shown in the following screen. Then click Add to add a new adapter to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual238. The following screen appears. Then click Have Disk to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual249. The following screen appears. Type J:\ WinNT40 where J is your CD-ROM driveletter. Insert the driver CD-ROM, and click OK to continue.10. After finding the installation file, the Select OEM Option window is displayed asfollows. Select IEEE802/11b WLAN PCI Card and click OK to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual2511. You are returned to the Network window. Click Close to exit the Network window.12. The Microsoft TCP/IP properties window appears. Please specify an IP address orselect to obtain an IP address from DHCP Server and then click OK to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual2613. The following window appears. Please read the description and click Yes tocontinue if there is no questions.14. The following window appears. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot,the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 toinstall the utility.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual27Driver installation for Windows XPFollow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for WindowsXP.1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows XP detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Select Install the software automatically[Recommended] and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Nextto continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual283. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.4. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installationThen system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures atChapter 4.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual29Chapter 4 – Installing and Using theWireless UtilityThe following sections cover the PCI Wireless Network Adapter utility installation andconfiguration.Installation in WindowsAfter you have installed driver, system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Pleasefollow the steps below to install the utility.1. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual302. The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. Click Next tocontinue or click the Browse button to select an alternate destination.3. The following screen will add program icons to the Program Folder. You may type anew folder name or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next to continueor click Back to review or change any settings.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual314. The following screen shows the current settings, click Next to continue or clickBack to change the Destination Folder in step 3.5. The following screen shows you the Setup status by percentage.
PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual326. The Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility. Click Finish to finish theinstallation.Firmware UpgradeAfter you have installed the utility, the firmware upgrade screen will appear if thefirmware of the card is too old or not suitable for running on your environment.1. Once you see the following screen, click OK to continue.2. The Utility has finished upgrading firmware for the device. Click OK to finish theupgrade.

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