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 PCI Adapter User’s Manual Rev 1.0 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Regulatory compliance FCC Warning 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. 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: 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 the receiver 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 party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual About this manual This User’ s Manual describes how to install and operate your PCI Wireless Network 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 Manual Table of Contents Regulatory compliance................................................................................2 About this manual........................................................................................3 Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................. 5 Features ................................................................................................5 What is Wireless LAN? .........................................................................6 Wireless LAN Modes.............................................................................6 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ..................................................7 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................... 8 Package Contents.................................................................................8 System Requirements for the Adapter..................................................8 Install the PCI Adapter ..........................................................................8 LED Indicators.......................................................................................9 Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the Adapter ............................10 Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows...................11 Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2............................................11 Driver installation for Windows 98.......................................................14 Driver installation for Windows 2000 ..................................................17 Driver installation for Windows ME .....................................................20 Driver installation for Windows NT4.0.................................................22 Driver installation for Windows XP......................................................27 Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility .... 29 Installation in Windows........................................................................29 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................32 Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................33 Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration ............................33 Use Wireless LAN Utility ...............................................................36 Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 and ME.................................................................................................39 Configuring the PCI Wireless Network Adapter..................................40 Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols...................... 44 Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium......44 Appendix A – FAQ ........................................................ 47 Appendix B – Specifications ......................................... 48 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PCI Wireless Network Adapter. This high-speed PCI Wireless Network Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can share files and printers on the network —without inconvenient wires! The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This Adapter provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for the configuration of the Adapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in this document. Features The PCI Wireless Network Adapter offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devices that support the standard. Features of the Adapter are: Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide requirement Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard Using PCI interface Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the WEP algorithm Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the desktop Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their connection reconfiguration Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates Provide PCI Wireless Network Adapter Configuration utility The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link Supports most popular operating systems PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual What is Wireless LAN? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over 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 through the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the LAN. Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables. WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features: • Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are impossible 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 to specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad area. Wireless LAN Modes Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways: Ad-hoc Networking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers in the network to act as servers to all other users on the network. Users on the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc networking, users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range. Infrastructure Networking Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN contend the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual bandwidth utilization. Additionally, 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. Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad-hoc networking: • Extended range: each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point. • Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. • Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts. Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points: • Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adapters operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and structure of the walls. • Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent this problem. • Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission. This concludes the first chapter. installation of the Adapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation This chapter covers connecting your PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC. Package Contents Please make sure that items below are included on package. ü One PCI Wireless Network Adapter ü One Driver / Utility CD-ROM (this user’ s manual included) ü One Quick Installation Guide ü One external antenna System Requirements for the Adapter Ø Ø Ø Ø Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT4.0/XP Desktop PC with CD-ROM drive One free PCI slot Pentium-Class 90MHz or higher Install the PCI Adapter NOTE: These instructions apply to most desktop computers. For detailed information on inserting PCI Adapter into your desktop PC, consult the desktop PC User’ s Manual. SMA Connector LEDs PCI Interface golden fingers The PCI Wireless Network Adapter PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 1. Turn off the computer‚ unplug the power cord and remove the computer's cover. 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 SMA Connector LINK POWER Side view of PCI Adapter from bracket. The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators: LED MEANING POWER Indicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green). LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up (solid green) while the wireless connection is linked. If the LED is blinking green, the adapter is searching for possible wireless connection. PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the Adapter After installing the Adapter on computer, connect external Antenna to the Adapter from the SMA connector. Hold the antenna in the desired orientation and then turn the lock nut clockwise until snug (do not over tighten the nut). To adjust the antenna direction, turn the nut counter clockwise one full turn, adjust the antenna and then tighten the nut. SMA Connector After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver on different Operating System. 10 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows The following sections cover PCI Wireless Network Adapter driver installation in the Windows Operating Systems. Note: You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the drivers. Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2 Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows 95 OSR2. 1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows 95 OSR2 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Update Device Driver Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation. 11 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 3. 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 following screen appears: 12 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 6. Click Finish to continue. Windows may prompt you the following window to ask you insert the disc. 7. Click OK to continue. 8. Again type I:\WIN95: where I is your CD-ROM drive letter and click OK. 13 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual NOTE: If you did not install the Windows 95 OSR2 from your hard drive, Windows will prompt you to input the path to the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures at Chapter 4. Driver installation for Windows 98 Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows 98. 1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows 98 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation. 3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue. 14 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue. 5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to continue the installation. 15 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 6. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear to inform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish the installation. 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 be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility. 16 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Driver installation for Windows 2000 Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows 2000. 1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows 2000 detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation. 17 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for a 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 your CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. 18 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to continue the installation. 6. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue 7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish the installation. 19 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures at Chapter 4. Driver installation for Windows ME Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows ME. 1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows ME detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. 20 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 3. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish the installation. 4. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardware setting up. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility. 21 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Driver installation for Windows NT4.0 This installation procedure assumes that you have installed the network component on your computer. To check whether the network component has been installed, double click the Network icon in the Control Panel. If it has not been installed, refer to the Windows NT 4.0 installation 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 to Page8 – 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 tab as shown in the following screen. Then click Add to add a new adapter to continue. 22 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 8. The following screen appears. Then click Have Disk to continue. 23 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 9. The following screen appears. Type J:\ WinNT40 where J is your CD-ROM drive letter. Insert the driver CD-ROM, and click OK to continue. 10. After finding the installation file, the Select OEM Option window is displayed as follows. Select IEEE802/11b WLAN PCI Card and click OK to continue. 24 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 11. 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 or select to obtain an IP address from DHCP Server and then click OK to continue. 25 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 13. The following window appears. Please read the description and click Yes to continue 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 to install the utility. 26 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Driver installation for Windows XP Follow the steps below to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter drivers for Windows XP. 1. Insert the PCI Wireless Network Adapter to PCI slot of desktop PC first. (Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows XP detects the PCI Wireless Network Adapter, the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. 27 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 3. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. 4. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish the installation Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures at Chapter 4. 28 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility The following sections cover the PCI Wireless Network Adapter utility installation and configuration. Installation in Windows After you have installed driver, system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please follow the steps below to install the utility. 1. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue. 29 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 2. The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. Click Next to continue 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 a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next to continue or click Back to review or change any settings. 30 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 4. The following screen shows the current settings, click Next to continue or click Back to change the Destination Folder in step 3. 5. The following screen shows you the Setup status by percentage. 31 PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual 6. The Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility. Click Finish to finish the installation. Firmware Upgrade After you have installed the utility, the firmware upgrade screen will appear if the firmware 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 the upgrade. 32
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