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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.
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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,
digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example
certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final
product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-
evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC
authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for
example :Wireless Access Point and Wireless Router). The final end product must be
labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID: N89-WM601I”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end
product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information
in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, the antenna 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.
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About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your 54M Wireless LAN
Module. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
¾ Product description and features.
¾ Software installation procedure.
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Table of Contents
About this manual ............................................................... 4
Chapter 1 - Introduction .......................................... 6
Features ............................................................................................ 6
What is Wireless LAN? .................................................................. 7
Wireless LAN Modes...................................................................... 7
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ........................................ 8
Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows..... 9
Driver installation for Windows 98....................................................... 9
Driver installation for Windows 2000................................................. 12
Driver installation for Windows ME.................................................... 15
Driver installation for Windows XP .................................................... 17
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 54M Wireless LAN Module. This high-speed Wireless
LAN Module provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The
Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can
share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires!
The Module is a network Module with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48
and 54 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11g draft standard. This Module
provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for
the configuration of the Module. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the
plug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in this
document.
Features
The 54M Wireless LAN Module offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11g draft
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devices
that support the standard. Features of the Module are:
z Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
z Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11g draft standard
z Using CardBus interface
z Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
z Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
notebook
z Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
z Delivers data rate up to 54 Mbps
z Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps rates
z Provide Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility
z The module uses external Antenna
z Supports most popular operating systems
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages
over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup and manage.
They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
area.
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking
in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc
structure where users on the LAN contend the shared
bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access
point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
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Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN
computer to move through a building and still be
connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adapters
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
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Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows
The following sections cover Wireless LAN Module driver installation in the Windows
Operating Systems.
Note! You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the
drivers.
Driver installation for Windows 98
Follow the steps below to install the Wireless LAN Module drivers for Windows 98.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows 98 detects the Wireless LAN Module, the Add New Hardware
Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for
the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
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4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.
5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to
continue the installation.
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6. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear to
inform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish the
installation.
7. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation.
Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN Utility will be
installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
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Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed
for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to
input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and
then click OK to continue.
Driver installation for Windows 2000
Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
2000.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows 2000 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation.
3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for
a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.
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4. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.
5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to
continue the installation.
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6. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue
7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish
the installation.
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Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures at
Chapter 4.
Driver installation for Windows ME
Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
ME.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows ME detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Add New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Next
to continue.
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3. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to your
hard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation has
finished. Click Finish to finish the installation.
4. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardware
setting up. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN
Utility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
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Note! In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed
for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to
input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and
then click OK to continue.
Driver installation for Windows XP
Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
XP.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows XP detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Install the software automatically
[Recommended] and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Next
to continue.
3. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.
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4. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish
the installation
Then system will start to install Wireless utility automatically.