Cameo Communications WLN1204 802.11n 1.0 Draft WLAN PCI Adapter User Manual User s manual rev 2

Cameo Communications Inc 802.11n 1.0 Draft WLAN PCI Adapter User s manual rev 2

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   802.11n 1.0 Draft                      WLAN PCI Adapter    CAMEO/WLN-1204  User’s Guide
i Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio  frequency  electromagnetic  energy  is  emitted  from  Wireless  LAN  devices. The  energy  levels  of  these  emissions  however  are  far  much  less  than  the electromagnetic  energy  emissions  from wireless devices like for example  mobile phones. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example: ·On board of airplanes, or ·In an explosive environment, or ·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In  case  the  policy  regarding  the  use  of  Wireless  LAN  devices  in  specific organizations  or environments  (e.g.  airports,  hospitals, chemical/oil/gas  industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment. Regulatory Information/disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer  may  void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  the  equipment.  The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized  modification  of  this  device,  of  the  substitution  or  attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.  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 of the following measures: -  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ii -  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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country  dependent  and  are  firmware  programmed  at  the  factory  to  match  the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
iii Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This  device  complies  with  the  essential  requirements  of  the  R&TTE  Directive 1999/5/EC.  The  following  test  methods  have  been  applied  in  order  to  prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50392: 2004 Generic  standard  to  demonstrate  the  compliance  of  electronic  and  electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz) EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM);  Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band  and  using  wide  band  modulation  techniques;  Harmonized  EN  covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1: (2005-09) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  Spectrum  Matters  (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08)  Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipmen  This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting  up outdoor  radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
iv 0560    Česky [Czech]  [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]  Undertegnede  [fabrikantens  navn]  erklærer  herved,  at  følgende  udstyr  [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German]  Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass  sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in  Übereinstimmung mit  den  grundlegenden  Anforderungen  und  den  übrigen  einschlägigen  Bestimmungen  der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]  Käesolevaga kinnitab  [tootja  nimi  =  name  of  manufacturer] seadme [seadme tüüp  =  type of equipment]  vastavust  direktiivi  1999/5/EÜ  põhinõuetele  ja  nimetatud  direktiivist  tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English  Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish]  Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ  [name  of  manufacturer]  ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ  [type  of  equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French]  Par  la  présente [nom  du  fabricant]  déclare que  l'appareil [type  d'appareil]  est conforme  aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian]  Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]  Ar  šo  [name  of  manufacturer   /  izgatavotāja  nosaukums]  deklarē,  ka  [type  of  equipment  / iekārtas  tips]  atbilst  Direktīvas  1999/5/EK  būtiskajām  prasībām  un  citiem  ar  to  saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian]   Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch]  Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese]  Hawnhekk,  [isem  tal-manifattur],  jiddikjara  li  dan  [il-mudel  tal-prodott]  jikkonforma  mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian]  Alulírott,  [gyártó  neve]  nyilatkozom,  hogy  a  [...  típus]  megfelel  a  vonatkozó  alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish]  Niniejszym  [nazwa  producenta]  oświadcza,  że  [nazwa  wyrobu]  jest  zgodny  z  zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese]  [Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian]  [Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky  [Meno  výrobcu]  týmto  vyhlasuje,  že  [typ  zariadenia]  spĺňa  základné  požiadavky  a  všetky
v [Slovak]  príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]  [Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen  laite  on  direktiivin  1999/5/EY  oleellisten  vaatimusten  ja  sitä  koskevien  direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish]  Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Export restrictions This  product  or  software  contains  encryption  code  that  may  not  be  exported  or transferred  from  the  US  of  Canada  without  an  approved  US  Department  of Commerce export license. Safety Information Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out radio frequency (RF) signal. CAUTION:  To  maintain  compliance  with  FCC’s  RF  exposure  guidelines,  this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the  radiator  and  your  body.  Use  on  the  supplied  antenna.  Unauthorized  antenna, modification, or  attachments  could  damage the  transmitter  and  may  violate  FCC regulations. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating 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. Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection  requirements  for  electromagnetic  compatibility  –  Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:
vi Germany,  UK,  Italy,  Spain,  Belgium,  Netherlands,  Portugal,  Greece,  Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.
vii TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction................................................................................................1 Overview of this User’s Guide .................................................................................1 Unpacking and Setup .................................................................................2 Unpacking.................................................................................................................2 Setup..........................................................................................................................2 Hardware Installation.................................................................................3 LED Indicator for CardBus.......................................................................................3 LED Indicator for PCI ..............................................................................................3 Check the installation................................................................................................3 Software Installation ..................................................................................4 Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation.............................4 Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting...................................................................5 Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting ..............................................12 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................19
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can  communicate  with  another  computer  wirelessly.  An  easy-to-use  utility  is bundled  with  the  300Mbps  802.11n  Wireless  LAN  Adapter  for  configuration, monitoring, and diagnostic purposes.  The 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, at a speed of up to 300 megabits per second. The 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter provides users with access to real-time  information  anywhere  in  their  organization.  The  mobility  of  the  300Mbps 802.11n Wireless  LAN  Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter can easily adapt from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full  infrastructure  networks  of  thousands  of  users  that  allow  roaming  around  a broad area.  Overview of this User’s Guide Introduction.  Describes  the  300Mbps  802.11n  Wireless  LAN  Adapter  and  its features. Unpacking  and  Setup.    Helps  you  get  started  with  the  basic  installation  of  the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Hardware Installation.  Describes the LED indicator on the Adapter. Software Installation.  Describes how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter.
  UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items:  One 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter  One Driver & Utility CD-ROM If  any  item  is  found  missing  or  damaged,  please  contact  your  local  reseller  for replacement. Setup Before installation, check the following:  Make sure your computer is running at least a 300MHz or above processor with 256MB RAM or above  Visually inspect the CardBus/PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the CardBus/PCI slot.  The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista  A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point.  Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions.
 HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator for CardBus Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully.  ACT (Activity) The ACT LED indicator blinking green when the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. LED Indicator for PCI Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 300Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully. Check the installation The LEDs of the Wireless LAN Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: 1. Once the  device is  plugged to the  station’s CardBus/PCI slot,  the LED  of  the Wireless LAN Adapter will light up indicating a normal status. 2. When the device plugged to the station’s CardBus/PCI slot and the driver was installed, the ACT will start alternate blinking, it means that the device is starting to scan the wireless devices near the Wireless LAN Adapter. 3. While the Wireless LAN Adapter linked up and transmitting data to the Access Point or to other Wireless LAN station, the Link LED will lighted green.
 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Note:  DO  NOT  install  the  300Mbps  802.11g  Wireless  LAN  Adapter  in  the computer until instructed to do so. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation 1) Insert the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM and the Auto-run program will appear. Alternatively, open a file browser and double  click  on  the  autorun.exe  file  located  in  the  CD  directory.  In  some specific  setting  on  Windows  system,  you  may  need  to  proceed  the  software manually,  go  to  your  Windows  Start  menu  and  choose  Run,  type “D:\Utility\Vista\Setup.exe”  or  “D:\Utility\XP2K\Setup.exe”in  the  dialog  box and click OK. Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows OS> will depend on the Windows OS you are using) 2) If  you  need  to  install  the  driver  manually,  refer  each  Windows  OS  to  the following CD-Rom directory path: D:\Driver\<Windows OS>. Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows OS> will depend on the Windows OS you are using).  3) Click “Install Software (Utility)” to install the driver and software. Select  “XP / 2K/ ME / 98” or “Vista” , depending on your operating system, and the install wizard will begin installing the software. Follow the install wizard instructions to complete the installation.
 4) Follow  the  Install  Shield  Wizard  Instructions.  Click  “Next”  to  continue  and finish it.  The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless LAN utility. When  the  Wireless  LAN  Adapter  was  installed,  you  will  see  the  icon  on  the Windows task bar. The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter  Configuration  Utility.  Double-click  the  utility  icon  that  appears  in  the taskbar      When the icon in the toolbar represents in full green color then the signal strength has an excellent performance with the AP, if it represents in yellow color then the signal strength has a fair performance with the AP, and if the icon represents no color, then the signal strength has a worst performance with the wireless station. Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting The  user  can  configure  the  wireless  settings  using  the  Wireless  Adapter Configuration Utility.  Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar.
 Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.  Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network. TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting. Channel: Shows the current channel for communication. Signal  Strength  of  Percentage:  Shows  the  wireless  signal  strength  of  the connection between the Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point. Tx/Rx:  Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. It also shows the link quality of the Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure mode.
 Configuration This  screen  is  where  you  set  the  basic  wireless  settings  for  the  Wireless  LAN Adapter   SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection ●  Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points. ●  Ad-Hoc – to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices. Authentication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, WPAPSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS, WPA2 EPA-TLS and WPA2-PSK.  Select Open System, Shared Key for WEP data encryption feature.
 Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.  Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.  Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space.   Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys Key Format: HEX or ASCII WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected the below window appears. Please enter a WPA Passphrase.  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If  WPA/WPA2  is  selected,  configuration  is  enabled.   Please  click  the “configuration” button. Select a certification for drop down list.
 Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points).  It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network.  Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range.  Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking  on the “Connect” button. Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks.
 Profile Profile – The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adjust to the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and encryption as saved by that particular profile. Remove: Deletes the selected profile Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router Connect: The current connected profile information.
 About  This  screen  displays  information  about  the  Wireless  LAN  Adapter,  such  as  the Driver and Utility version.  When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
 Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting The  user  can  configure  the  wireless  settings  using  the  Wireless  Adapter Configuration Utility.  Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar.  The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info, Configuration, Advanced, Site Survey and About. Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.  Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Frequency: Shows the current frequency used for wireless network. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network. TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.
 Channel: Shows the current channel for communication. Link  Quality:  Shows  the  link  quality  of  the  300Mbps  802.11n  Wireless  LAN Adapter with the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure mode. Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point. Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter   SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless  network.  The  SSID  must  be  identical  for  each  client  in  the  wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection: Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points. Ad-Hoc – to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices.
 AdHoc Band: There are three available selection for Auto, 11b and 11g Channel: The channel the AP operates on. Users can select the channel range of 1 to 11 for North America (FCC) domain and 1 to 13 for European (ETSI) and Japan (MKK) domains.  Power Save: There are 3 modes to choose from. • Continuous Access Mode (default) – the wireless LAN adapter is constantly operating with full power. This mode consumes the most power. • Maximum Power Save – the wireless LAN adapter consumes the least power. This mode only operates when there is wireless network activity. • Power Save – the wireless LAN adapter consumes moderate level of power. Preamble  Type:  Select  Long or  Short &  Long Preamble  type.  Preamble  is  a sequence  of  bits  transmitted  at  1Mbps  that  allows  the  PHY  circuitry  to  reach steady-state  demodulation and synchronization  of bit clock  and  frame start.  Two different  preambles  and  headers  are  defined:  the  mandatory  supported  Long Preamble  and  header,  which  interoperates  with  the  1Mbps  and  2Mbps  DSSS specification (as described in IEEE  802.11), and an optional Short Preamble and header (as described in IEEE 802.11b). At the receiver, the Preamble and header are  processed  to  aid  in  demodulation  and  delivery  of  the  PSDU.  The  Short Preamble and header may be used to minimize overhead and, thus, maximize the network data throughput. However, the Short Preamble is supported only for the IEEE 802.11b (High- Rate) standard and not for the original IEEE 802.11 standard. That means that stations using Short-Preamble cannot communicate with stations implementing  the  original  version  of  the  protocol.  Click  “Apply”  to  save  the changes.  Support  Band:  There are 3  modes  the user can select; 11B, 11G and  11N.  By default, 11B, 11G and 11N are enabled.
 Advanced This screen is where you configure the Security settings for the 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter.  Auth Mode: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, Auto, WPA/WPA2  and  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.    Select  Open  System,  Shared  Key  or Auto for WEP data encryption feature. Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.  Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.  Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space.   Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys Key Format: HEX or ASCII
 WPA/WPA2 If  WPA/WPA2  is  selected,  configuration  is  enabled.   Please  click  the “configuration”  button.  The  following  window  appears.  Select  the  desired Certification,  select  the  desired  Certification  Authority  and  then  enter  the Server/Domain name and Login Name.  WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected, click the “configuration” button.  The below window appears. Please enter a WPA Passphrase.
 Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points).  It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network.  Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range.  Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the “Connect” button. Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks. Profile – The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adjust to the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and WEP as saved by that particular profile. Remove: Deletes the selected profile Properties: To view and change the settings of the profile.
 Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router.  About  This  screen  displays  information  about  the  300Mbps  802.11n  Wireless  LAN Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version.  When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
 WLN-1204 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technology  IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Interface  PC Card: 32-bit CardBus, PCI Adapter: 32-bit PCI bus Data Transfer Rate  802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps 802.11g:  54Mbps,  48Mbps,  36Mbps,  24Mbps,  18Mbps,  12Mbps,  9Mbps  and 6Mbps 802.11n: up to 300Mbps Receiver Sensitivity  300Mbps: Typical -65dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate) 54Mbps: Typical -72dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate) 11Mbps: Typical -86dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Transmit Power  19.5 dBm Frequency Range  2412 ~ 2484 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14)   2400~2483.5MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 11) Modulation Schemes  DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM Channels  1~11 channels (FCC/NCC), 1~13 channels (ETSI) Media Access Protocol  CSMA/CA with ACK Security  64/128-bits WEP Encryption, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2 Diagnostic LED  PC Card: Link, ACT PCI Adapter: Link Antenna  dipole antenna, 2dBi  Physical and Environmental Driver Support  Windows 98, ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Temperature  Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C Humidity  10% ~ 95% RH, no condensation Dimensions  PC Card:, 115 x 54 x 8.7 mm, PCI Adapter: 13 x 121 x 21.6 Certifications  FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe, NCC LP0002 for Taiwan

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