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54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual2Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This 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 of the followingmeasures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible 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 thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual3About this manualThis User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your CardBus WirelessLAN Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.This manual includes the following topics:¾ Product description and features.¾ Hardware installation procedure.¾ Software installation procedure.¾ FAQ
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual4Table of ContentsRegulatory compliance.............................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。About this manual...................................................................................... 3Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................... 4Features .............................................................................................. 5What is Wireless LAN?........................................................................ 6Wireless LAN Modes........................................................................... 6Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration................................................. 7Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation.................................... 8Package Contents............................................................................... 8System Requirements for the Adapter ................................................ 8Hardware description .......................................................................... 8Inserting the Wireless LAN Card ......................................................... 8LED Indicators..................................................................................... 9Ejecting the Wireless LAN card........................................................... 9Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows .................. 11Driver installation for Windows 98..................................................... 11Driver installation for Windows 2000................................................. 14Driver installation for Windows ME.................................................... 17Driver installation for Windows XP .................................................... 19Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility..... 21Installation in Windows...................................................................... 21Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP ............................................... 24Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration......................................24Use Wireless LAN Utility........................................................................27Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, 2000 and ME ................... 30Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card ................................... 30Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols ...................... 35Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium ..... 35Appendix A – FAQ ......................................................... 38Appendix B – Specifications .......................................... 39Chapter 1 - Introduction
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual5Thank you for purchasing the CardBus Wireless LAN Card. This high-speed CardBusWireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. TheAdapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you canshare files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires!The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48and 54 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum(DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11g draft standard. This Adapterprovides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools forthe configuration of the Adapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of theplug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in thisdocument.FeaturesThe CardBus Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11g draftspecification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devicesthat support the standard. Features of the Adapter are:z Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwiderequirementz Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11g draft standardz Using CardBus interfacez Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of theWEP algorithmz Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond thenotebookz Allows users move between Access Points without resetting theirconnection reconfigurationz Delivers data rate up to 54 Mbpsz Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps ratesz Provide CardBus Wireless LAN Card Configuration utilityz The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Linkz Supports most popular operating systems
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card 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-hocNetworkingAlso 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.InfrastructureNetworkingInfrastructure 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 maximizebandwidth utilization.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual7Additionally, 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual8Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationThis chapter covers connecting your CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slotof notebook.Package ContentsPlease make sure that items below are included on package.9 One CardBus Wireless LAN Card9 One CD containing drivers and documentation9 One Quick Installation GuideSystem Requirements for the Adapter¾ Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP¾ Notebook with CD-ROM drive¾ One free CardBus slot¾ Pentium-Class 90MHz or higherHardware descriptionThe Wireless LAN Card is encased in a stainless compact frame and has a 68-pinconnector for attaching to the CardBus port of notebook.Inserting the Wireless LAN CardNote! These instructions apply to most notebook computers. For detailedinformation on inserting PC cards into your notebook, consult thenotebook manual.POWERLINK
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual9Follow the procedure below to install the Wireless LAN card.1. With 68-pin connector of the card facing the CardBus slots on notebook,slide the card all the way into an empty slot.2. Connect to a network.LED Indicators The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:LED MEANINGPOWER Indicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green).LINKIndicates link status. It is normally blinking. When blinking,indicates that the card is scanning the channels, and the linkis not active. When lit, indicates that the card is locked to achannel, and the link is active.Ejecting the Wireless LAN cardAfter disconnecting from the LAN, you can eject the Wireless LAN card from the PC
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual10Card slot of notebook.Note! In Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating systems, you do not have to powerdown the notebook to remove the card. The card is hot-swappable — youcan remove the card when the notebook is powered on. However,Microsoft recommends that you stop the card. Refer to your Windows2000/ME/98 online help for information on stopping the Wireless LANcard.Most notebooks have an eject lever or button for ejecting PC cards from the PC slots.Consult your notebook manual for details.Warning! To prevent data loss, do not eject the Wireless LAN cardwhen a data transmission is taking place. Exit yourcommunications program normally, stop the card ifnecessary, and then remove the card.After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver ondifferent Operating System.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual11Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for WindowsThe following sections cover CardBus Wireless LAN Card driver installation in theWindows Operating Systems.Note! You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install thedrivers.Driver installation for Windows 98Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows98.1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 98 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Add New HardwareWizard 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual124. 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual136. 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual14Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files neededfor networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you toinput the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, andthen click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows 2000Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows2000.1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 2000 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation.3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search fora suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual154. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual166. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installation.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual17Then 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 CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for WindowsME.1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows ME detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual183. 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual19Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files neededfor networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you toinput the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, andthen click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows XPFollow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for WindowsXP.1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows XP detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, 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.3. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual204. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installationThen system will start to install Wireless utility automatically. Please refer toprocedures at Chapter 4.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual21Chapter 4 – Installing and Using theWireless UtilityThe following sections cover the CardBus Wireless LAN Card 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.2. 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.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual223. 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.4. The following screen shows the current settings, click Next to continue or clickBack to change the Destination Folder in step 3.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual235. The Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility. The following screen willask you to restart your computer to finish the installation. Click Finish to reboot thesystem.After you have installed the utility, you will see the Wireless LAN Utility icon in theWindows taskbar:
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual24Using Wireless Utility In Windows XPWireless LAN UtilityThere are two ways to configure CardBus Wireless LAN Card. One is Wireless LANUtility; the other one is Windows Wireless Network Configuration.Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration1. Click the right key of the mouse and Exit Wireless LAN Utility.2. Click Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon.Windows Wireless Network Configuration3. Click Advanced… button.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual254. Make sure “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” is checkedand click OK.5. Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon again to open the WindowsWireless Network Configuration.Windows Wireless Network Configuration6. Select an available network and click Connect button.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual266. The Windows Wireless Network Configuration will be enabled. Click the WindowsWireless Configure icon.Windows Wireless Network Configuration is enabled8. Click Properties to start Windows Wireless Network Configuration.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual27Use Wireless LAN Utility1. Exit the Wireless LAN Utility.2. Click Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon.Windows Wireless Network Configuration3. Click Advanced… button.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual284. Make sure “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” is uncheckedand click OK button.5. Click Start -> All Programs -> IEEE802.11g WLAN CardBus Card then clickIEEE802.11g WLAN CardBus Card Utility to restart IEEE802.11g WLAN Card.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual296. The Wireless LAN Utility will appear, Double-click the icon to open the configurationutility.Wireless LAN Utility7. Click Re-Scan button to start Wireless LAN Utility. (Refer to Configuring theCardBus Wireless LAN Card.)
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual30Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, 2000 and MEWireless LAN Utility iconIcon MeaningGreen: indicates a connection is linkedto a wireless network.Red: indicates that the wireless LANcard is looking for an available accesspoint.Double-click the icon to open the Wireless LAN Utility. (Refer to Configuring theCardBus Wireless LAN Card.)Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card1. This screen shows you the status of your current connection. Click Re-Scan tosearch for wireless connection (the adapter will search for the connectionautomatically when it is activated).
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual312. Select the “Configuration” tab. The profile setting allows you to saveconfigurations in different profiles for different working environments. The defaultprofile will contain the initial configuration setting when you install the Card. Underthe Operating Mode drop-box, you may choose either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wirednetwork employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless-to-wireless, peer-to-peer communication. If you choose Infrastructure, the SSIDshould have the same name as the Access Point. If you choose Ad-Hoc, all clientsshould share the same SSID name. You can select Enabled Power Saving Modeto allow your adapter to go to sleep mode while the adapter doesn’t precede thedata transmission. Or select Disabled to make the adapter never go to sleep mode.Click Apply to save the settings.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual323. Select the “Site Survey” tab. The list on the adjacent screen shows you availableAccess Points and their features. Click on the desired Access Point, and then clickConnect to connect or Search to search for more Access Points. Click OK whenyou are finished.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual334. Click on the “Encryption” tab. Under the drop-box, you can choose to have WEPencryption Disabled, 64-Bit, or 128-Bit. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is anencryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. The Disabledsetting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network. Fordata sharing to be enabled, select the level of encryption desired, either 64 or 128-bit.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual345. The “About” tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, theconfiguration utility, and the firmware. Click OK to complete the configuration.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual35Chapter 5 – Installing Network ProtocolsProtocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network. Windows2000 users need to check their Windows User Guides for protocol installation.Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 andMillennium1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From theControl Panel, double-click on the Network icon.Note! Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is notalready installed. Never install duplicate protocols.2. Select 54Mbps WLAN Card from the list and click the Add button.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual363. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of“Network” Protocols” and click the OK button to finish the installation.
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54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual38Appendix A – FAQ1. What is IEEE 802.11 standard?¾ The IEEE 802.11 is a wireless LAN industry standard, and the objectiveof IEEE 802.11 is to make sure that different manufactures’ wireless LANdevices can communicate to each other.2. What is WEP?¾ As described in the IEEE 802.11 standard, WEP (Wired EquivalentPrivacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared keyalgorithm.3. Windows cannot recognize the CardBus Wireless LAN Card.¾ Please make sure that the LAN Card is inserted into the CardBus slot ofyour notebook properly (check this when the notebook is powered off).¾ Please check if PC Card support is installed. Double-click the PC Cardicon on Control Panel. If PC Card support is not activated, you shouldactivate it now.4. In Infrastructure mode, my notebook cannot communicate with theothers notebooks on the network.¾ First, make sure that the SSID is same as the others notebook.¾ Check if the WEP is enabled on the Access Point, if it is, set yourAdapter’s WEP the same as the Access Point.¾ Also check the Access Point’s Authentication Type and Preamble Typeand match those settings.5. In ad-hoc mode, my notebook cannot communicate with the othersnotebooks on the network.¾ Make sure the SSID and the Channel number are the same as otherwireless stations.¾ Check if WEP settings are the same in all wireless stations.¾ Check the Network Properties, make sure proper protocol is installedand File and Printer Sharing is enabled.
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual39Appendix B – SpecificationsStandards: IEEE 802.11g draft,IEEE 802.11g draftChannels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)14 Channels (Japan)Antenna: Built-in Chip AntennaFrequency: 2.4 to 2.497GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)Speed : 18dBm@11b, 12dBm@11gData Rate: up to 54MbpsOperating Ranges: Indoor (varies depends on the environment):Up to 50M @ 11MbpsUp to 30M @ 54MbpsOutdoor (varies depends on the environment):Up to 150M @ 11MbpsUp to 100M @ 54MbpsTemperature: Operating: 0° ~ 55° CStorage: -25° ~ 70° CHumidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

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