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User’s Manual
3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter
Model:WL-549
Brand :3Com
Version 1.0
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 5
1.1 Inventory Checklist .............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Supported Security .............................................................................................. 6
Antenna Attachment................................................................................... 7
Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration ................................................ 8
3.1 Launching Microsoft® Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration ...... 8
3.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically ........................................................... 9
3.3 Setting the Network Key Manually.................................................................. 11
3.3.1
WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security).............................. 14
3.3.2
WPA/WPA2: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)................. 16
®
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 20
Appendix B: Regulatory Notices ................................................................... 21
Appendix C: Product Specifications ............................................................. 26
Index.............................................................................................................. 28
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment........................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon..................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ....................................................................... 9
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..................................................................... 10
Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless ................................................................................................. 10
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..................................................................... 11
Figure 7: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..................................................................... 12
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ................................................... 12
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box ......................................................... 13
Figure 10: Manually adding a Wireless Network.......................................................................... 14
Figure 11: Wireless Network Properties dialog box ..................................................................... 15
Figure 12: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ................................................. 16
Figure 13: Wireless Network Properties dialog box ..................................................................... 17
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1 Introduction
Welcome!
Your HP PC includes a 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter. This device allows you to establish
a wireless network using your HP PC as a Wireless Client (Station Mode) if you already
have a wireless network running.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet, you can
wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network
1.1 Inventory Checklist
Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Device:
•
•
•
Documentation CD (Contains full User’s Manual)
Antenna (Screws to the connector on the back of your HP PC. See Chapter 2)
Printed Quick Install Guide
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1.2 Supported Security
In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion key features are enabled
on Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration :
•
•
WPA/WPA2 personal security
WEP encryption
Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Device .
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2 Antenna Attachment
This chapter contains instructions for antenna installation.
Important
It is assumed that there is an existing wireless LAN network with an internet connection
that has been set up on your computer prior to using Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device .
Please consult your ISP for further information.
If you have already attached the antenna to your HP PC, please skip to Chapter 3.
1. Screw the antenna connector (A) to the antenna jack (B) located on the back of
the HP PC.
OR
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment
2. Place the HP PC on a table or place the antenna in an elevated and open area to
achieve the best wireless performance.
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3 Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration
It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using
Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration.
Note: It is assumed that there is an existing wireless network with connection to the
internet. If not, please consult your ISP for further information on establishing an
internet connection.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you
would like to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Windows® XP
Zero Configuration (Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration).
3.1 Launching Microsoft® Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration
To launch Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration:
1. In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon.
Note: There may be multiple
Network icons in the system
tray. Choose the one for
Wireless Network
Connection as shown.
Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks and the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box will appear.
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3.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically
The PC will begin functioning in Station Mode (as a Client) with your Wireless LAN
Network as soon as the Network Key is set-up.
Important
If you do not have an existing wireless network you will need to set up your Wireless
Router or Access Point prior to using your PC in Station Mode.
1. Find the Network Key (WEP Key or WPA/WPA2 Key) for your Wireless Network.
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Network icon menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear.
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
3. Select the Wireless Network of your choice by clicking on its name and the entire
block will become highlighted.
4. Select Connect in the lower right corner.
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The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear as shown below.
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
5. Enter your Network Key (WEP Key or WPA/WPA2 Key) for your Wireless Network.
6. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
Note:
If your network is using WEP encryption, then a HEX or an ASCII format is
necessary when entering your Network Key:
HEX: 10 Characters in HEX notation for 40 bit or 26 characters for 128 bit
encryption.
ASCII: 5 characters for 40 bit or 13 characters for 128 bit encryption.
If your network is using WPA/WPA2 it is necessary to enter an 8 – 63 character
alphanumeric key-phrase.
The Network Key will accept any of these as it supports both WEP and
WPA/WPA2.
7. Select Connect.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears as you are being connected.
Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless
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After connection to the network is established, the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box will reappear showing the connection as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
3.3 Setting the Network Key Manually
After launching the application (See Section 3.1, Launching the application) you will
need to input the Network name and Network Key. The Network name and Network Key
must both be set up for your HP PC to function with your current network in Station
Mode.
Before manually setting up the Network name and Network Key on your HP PC you must
identify this information on your current wireless network:
•
Network name (SSID)
•
Security WPA-PSK Key OR Security WEP Key
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears when you have launched
Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration:
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Note: Your Network name will
appear in the Available wireless
networks box. Any other listed
available wireless networks
represent the wireless networks
established within range of your
HP PC. These will vary and do not
provide secured access to the
internet.
Figure 7: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
1. Choose your Wireless Network in the Available wireless networks selection box.
Your network will become highlighted as shown in figure 7.
2. Select Change advanced settings found on the left side of the dialog box.
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
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3. Select the General tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the “This connection uses the following
items:” selection box.
5. Select Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears with the General tab
displayed.
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box
6. Verify that the following choices are selected:
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically
Note: Obtaining an IP address automatically is recommended. If static IP address
settings are preferred, refer to your own wireless network settings.
7. Select OK.
You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
For instructions on how to set WEP security refer to Section 3.3.1. For instructions on how
to set WPA/WPA2 security refer to Section 3.3.2.
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3.3.1 WEP:
Setting the Network Key (Network Security)
This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WEP security on your HP PC. If you
are currently running a WPA/WPA2 enabled device, skip to Section 3.3.2, WPA/WPA2:
Setting the Network Key (Network Security).
In order to set up your Network Key (WEP security feature) you will need to do the
following:
1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box:
•
Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks I
con menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears.
•
• Select Change advanced settings on the left side of the dialog box.
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.
• Select the Wireless Networks tab as shown in figure 10 below.
Figure 10: Manually adding a Wireless Network
2. Select Add under the Preferred networks selection box.
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
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Figure 11: Wireless Network Properties dialog box
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Input your Network name (SSID).
Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”.
Verify that the Network Authentication is set to Open.
Verify that the Data Encryption is set to WEP.
Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless
Router.
Note: Either a HEX or ASCII format is necessary when using the WEP interface. Your
WEP enabled device should already have either HEX or ASCII format
pass-phrase associated. Consult the information asked for in section 3.2.
•
•
HEX: 10 characters in HEX notation for 40 bit, or 26 characters for 128 bit.
ASCII: 5 characters for 40 bit, 13 characters for 128 bit.
8. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
9. Select OK.
You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box and are able
to verify your connection.
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3.3.2 WPA/WPA2:
Setting the Network Key (Network Security)
This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WPA/WPA2 security on your HP
PC. If you are currently running a WEP enabled device, return to Section 3.3.1, WEP:
Setting the Network Key (Network Security).
In order to set up your Network Key (WPA/WPA2 security feature) you will need to do the
following:
1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box:
•
Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks
icon menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears.
•
• Select Change advanced settings on the left side of the dialog box.
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.
• Select the Wireless Networks tab as shown in figure 12 below.
Figure 12: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
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2. Select Add under the Preferred networks selection box.
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears as shown in figure 15.
Figure 13: Wireless Network Properties dialog box
3.
4.
5.
6.
Note:
Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”.
Verify that the Network Authentication is set to WPA-PSK.
Verify that the Data Encryption is set to TKIP or AES.
Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router
or Wireless Router.
A 8 – 63 character alphanumeric key-phrase is necessary when using the
WPA/WPA2 interface. WPA/WPA2 does not require HEX or ASCII notation
common with WEP keys. Your WPA/WPA2 enabled device should already have a
8 – 63 character alphanumeric key-phrase. Consult the information asked for in
Section 3.2.
7. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
8. Select OK.
You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box and are able
to verify your connection.
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Terms
A hardware device (possibly a PC) that
can act as a communication hub for
wireless devices enabling them to connect
to a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or to
one another.
•
Access Point (AP)
•
ASCII (American Standard Code for A code used for encryption that represents
letters with numbers.
Information Interchange)
•
Broadband Router
A device which lets multiple client devices
share a single internet connection (like DSL,
Cable
modem
or
T1).
Generally
Broadband Routers offer rudimentary
network address translations and firewall
features.
•
Client
A device that acquires networking services
from another device like another PC or
access point.
•
DNS Server
Domain Name System / Service / Server is
a service available on the internet that
translates domain names into IP addresses.
•
Encryption
The most efficient way to achieve data
security online. Encryption is a method of
coding data. Generally it is necessary to
provide a secret key or password in order
to receive decoded information when
encrypted.
•
Router
A gate or entrance into a network. The ISP
connecting a home to the internet is
generally the router in a residence.
•
HEX
A numbering system used in encryption.
HEX is a 16 symbol system consisting of the
numbers 0 – 9 and A – F.
•
IP Address
An address that identifies devices on a
TCP/IP network (eg; 192.168.0.2).
•
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
A company that provides access to the
internet.
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Terms
Continued
•
MAC Address
Media Access Control Address. On an
802.11 network the MAC address is used to
identify each node of the network.
•
Network Name
See SSID.
•
Network Key
Network password.
•
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The unique identifier attached to the
header of packets sent over a Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN). The SSID
differentiates Wireless LANs from one
another. For this reason an SSID must be
entered
on
each
wireless
device
attempting to connect on the WLAN.
•
Station
See Client.
•
WEP
Wired Equivalency Protocol. WEP is an
802.11 encryption standard that provides
security for wireless LANs.
•
Wireless LAN
A wireless version of Ethernet, the Wireless
Local Area Network enables wireless
internet
access
through
your
or
broadband router.
•
Wireless Network
See Wireless LAN.
•
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is an addition
to the security in the 802.11 standard. It is
an enhancement to the original security
implementation for 802.11 devices.
•
WPA2
WPA2 is the next generation of Wi-Fi
security. It is the Wi-Fi Alliance's
interoperable implementation of the
ratified IEEE 802.11i standard.
•
WPA Personal AES
(Advanced Encryption
WPA/WPA2.
•
WPA Personal TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). See
WPA/WPA2.
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Standard).
See
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Problem
My WPA/WPA2 security settings are not
working properly.
Recommended Solution
•
Verify that your Network Keys are
entered correctly.
If the problem persists…………
• Reconfigure your wireless network
setting to WEP security.
I am unable to see my Network name in • Verify your Network name and
Security settings.
the Available wireless networks section
If the problem persists………
of the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box on my HP PC.
• Consult the user’s manual for your
Wireless Router or Access Point.
I am having difficulty with my VPN
connection.
•
Check your VPN server for related
problems.
Internet Gaming issues
•
For assistance with internet gaming
issues please refer to Microsoft’s
internet gaming site.
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Appendix B: Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
•
To identify this product refer to the part or model number on the product label
Federal Communication Commission Notices
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid
direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
The
of some
specific channels
and/or operational
frequency
bands for
are2.4GHz
countryby
We availability
declare that
WN5301A(FCC
ID:PPQ-WN5301A)
is limited
in CH1~CH11
O9C-WL549
dependent
and
are
firmware
programmed
at
the
factory
to
match
the
intended
destination.
specified firmware controlled in USA.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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European Notices
EC Conformance Declaration
This device compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of
the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance
standards:
EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety
EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment
EN 301 893 – Technical requirements for 5GHz radio equipment
EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
English
Hereby, LITE-ON Technology Corp, declares that this Radio LAN
device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish
Valmistaja LITE-ON Technology Corp vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN
device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten
ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch
Hierbij verklaart LITE-ON Technology Corp dat het toestel Radio LAN
device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Bij deze LITE-ON Technology Corp dat deze Radio LAN device
voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige
relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French
Par la présente LITE-ON Technology Corp déclare que
l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Swedish
Härmed intygar LITE-ON Technology Corp att denna Radio
LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish
Undertegnede LITE-ON Technology Corp erklærer herved, at
følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.
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European Notices
Continued
German
Greek
Hiermit erklärt LITE-ON Technology Corp, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses
Managed Accces Point in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt LITE-ON Technology Corp die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes
RLAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ LITE-ON Technology Corp ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RLAN device
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
Italian
Con la presente LITE-ON Technology Corp dichiara che questo
Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla
direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish
Por medio de la presente LITE-ON Technology Corp declara
que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Portuguese
LITE-ON Technology Corp declara que este Radio LAN device
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Malti
Hawnhekk, LITE-ON Technology Corp, jiddikjara li dan RLAN device jikkonforma
mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC
Estonian
Käesolevaga kinnitab LITE-ON Technology Corp seadme RLAN device
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hungarian
Alulírott, LITE-ON Technology Corp nyilatkozom, hogy a RLAN device megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.
Slovak
LITE-ON Technology Corp týmto vyhlasuje, že RLAN device spĺňa základné
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Czech
LITE-ON Technology Corp tímto prohlašuje, že tento RLAN device je ve shodě se
základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Slovene
Šiuo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN device atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Lithuanian
Šiuo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN device atitinka esminius
reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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Latvian
Ar šo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklarē, ka RLAN device atbilst Direktīvas
1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
IC CAUTION
“ Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device. "
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210. Cet appareil numerique de
la classe B est conforme a la norme CNR-210 du Canada.
The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that resgistration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the
equipment. (DoC)
The term “IC :"before the certification/ resgistration number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2
dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance20cmbetween the radiator & your body.
(The user manual of transmitter devices equipped with detachable antennas shall contain the
following information in a conspicuous location: )
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of
0.597dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of IndustryCanada.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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Appendix C: Product Specifications
Specifications: Model Number
WL-549
Functional Criteria
Data Rate
Up to 54 Mbps
Operating Range
802.11b/g: 30m (indoor), 200 m (outdoor)
Radio Signal
Modulation
Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
Operating Frequency
USA (FCC), Canada (IC):
802.11b/g: 2412~2462 MHz (Ch1~Ch11)
Europe (ETSI):
802.11b/g : 2412~2472 MHz (Ch1~Ch13)
Operating Channel
USA, Canada: 11 Channels (802.11b/g)
Europe: 13 Channels (802.11b/g)
Physical Characteristics
Power Consumption
TX: 410 mA Max; RX: 260 mA
Dimensions
120 x 40.0 x 3.60mm (4.72 x 1.57 x 0.14 in.)
Antenna
External Antenna
LED Indicator
Power / Link(Green):
Blink: Radio on and scanning, On: Link
established
ACT(Green):
Blink: Data transmitting
Host Interface
PCI specification v.2.3
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Specifications: Model Number
WL-549
Continued
Standards Conformance
Wireless Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g, Wi-Fi, WPA/WPA2
Environmental
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)
Storage: -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)
Humidity
5 to 90% (non-condensing)
Certification
Emissions
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11
FCC Part 15 (B)
Safety
EN60950
ETSI
EN300328, EN301893, EN301489
Software Drivers
NDIS Drivers
Windows XP Professional SP2
Antenna Specification
Antenna Type
External Antenna
Frequency Band
2.4 ~ 2.5GHz
Polarization
Vertical
Connector
Reverse SMA Connector
Gain
Radiation
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802.11b/g:
802.11b/g:
antenna
w/o cable: 2 dBi
Dipole
Dipole antenna
with cable:0.597dBi
Dipole antenna with cable: 0.597dBi
Omni-directional
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Index
802.11.............................................................................................................................................................1, 5, 6, 7, 19
Access Point........................................................................................................................................ 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, 20
Access Point Mode ............................................................................................................................ 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, 20
AES...................................................................................................................................................................................19
Antenna..............................................................................................................................................................5, 7, 8, 21
ASCII ....................................................................................................................................................................15, 17, 18
Broadband Router ......................................................................................................................................15, 17, 18, 19
Client .....................................................................................................................................................................5, 18, 19
Encryption.......................................................................................................................................... 6, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19
HEX.......................................................................................................................................................................15, 17, 18
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................5, 7, 21
ISP ............................................................................................................................................................................7, 8, 18
Key.................................................................................................................................... 6, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
MAC Filtering..............................................................................................................................................................6, 19
Network................................................................................................5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Network Key .............................................................................................................................................................15, 17
Network Name.............................................................................................................................................11, 15, 19, 20
Network Security............................................................................................................................................9, 11, 14, 16
Router............................................................................................................................................................15, 17, 18, 20
Security .................................................................................................................. 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
SoftAP..............................................................................................................................................................................20
SSID ..................................................................................................................................................... 6, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19
Station ...................................................................................................................................................................5, 18, 19
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................5
TKIP.............................................................................................................................................................................17, 19
WEP................................................................................................................................... 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20
Wireless Network......................................................................................1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20
WLAN ..........................................................................................................1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20
WPA/WPA2............................................................................................................................ 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20
WPA-PSK ...................................................................................................................................................................11, 17
3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter
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NCC 警語:
警語:
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,
非經許可,公司、
公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,
經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,
應立即停用,
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,
前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率
射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、
射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾

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