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Overview-3-1 OverviewThank you for purchasing this product. Read this chapter to know about your 802.11n2T3R Wireless PCI Adapter. Unpacking informationBefore getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items: 1.One 802.11n 2T3R Wireless PCI Adapter. 2.One Utility/ Manual CD. 3.Three 2 dbi Antenna2 Introduction the 2T3R Wireless PCI AdapterPCI Adapter The 802.11n 2T3R Wireless PCI adapter provides users to launch 802.11n2T3R wireless network at 300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, which is also compatible with 802.11b/g wireless devices at 11/54 Mbps. You can configure this adapterwith ad-hoc mode to connect to other 2.4GHz wireless computers, or withInfrastructure mode to connect to a wireless AP or router for accessing to Internet. This adapter includes a convenient Utility for scanning available networks and saving preferred networks that users usually connected with. Security encryptioncan also be configured by this utility.

-4-Key Features·Complies with IEEE 802.11n/b/g wireless standard ·Supports driver for Windows® 2000, XP and Vista. ·2.4GHz Frequency band, MIMO 2T3R·Supports QoS: WMM, WMM-PS ·Complies with PCI 2.3 or Mini PCI type III·Support wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2·High Speed transfer data rate up to 300 Mbps ·Supports Multiple BSSID·Supports auto-installation and diagnostic utilities.

Installation Guide-5-3 Installation Guide3.1 Software InstallationNote: The following driver installation guide uses Windows® XP as the presumedoperation system. The procedures and screens in Windows® 2000 and Vista arefamiliar with Windows® XP.1. Insert this product to your computer. The system finds the newly installed deviceautomatically. Click cancel to close this window.2. Insert the CD-Rom that came with this product to your CD-Rom drive. The menuwindow pops up automatically. Please click the “Driver Installation” button of thisproduct.Note: If the CD-Rom fails to auto-run, please click on "My Computer" > your CD-Rom Drive > Driver folder then double-click the "Setup" icon to start this menu.3. Select if you are going to configure your wireless network with this device or withMicrosoft Zero Configuration tool.Note: This can be changed after installing this software.

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Installation Guide-7-4. Click the “Install” button to start installing.

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Installation Guide-9-5. Click the "Finish" button to complete installation.

-10-4 Management GuideRead this chapter to understand the management interface of the device and how tomanage the device.4.1 Making a Basic Network Connection4.1.1 Select a configuration toolIn the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the utility weprovide to configure your wireless network settings.Note:You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft ZeroConfiguration tool to configure this adapter. To switch between the twoconfiguration tools, please right click on the icon on system tray to select.

Management Guide-11-4.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration toolAfter specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wirelessnetwork, right click on the icon on system tray. Select “View available wirelessNetworks” to specify your wireless network.The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network toconnect with. To connect to a wireless network with more security settings, pleaseclick “Change advanced settings ” to be compatible with your wireless networksecurity settings.

-12-4.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN UtilityWe provide this utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It providesmore information and configuration for this adapter. As default, the utility is startedautomatically upon starting your computer and connects to a connectable wirelessnetwork with best signal strength. Please refer to the following chapters to getinformation regarding to the functions of this utility.

Management Guide-13-4.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN UtilityNote: The Utility in Windows Vista is different from the following. For instructions onusing the utility included in Windows Vista please refer to the instruction in Appendix.4.2.1 InterfacesThis Utility is basically consisted of three parts:1. Functional buttons: on top of the window. You can click each button to accesseach configuration window.2. Configuration column: Center of the utility window. Make your changes for eachfunction in this part.3. Status information: bottom of the utility window. Shows the connection status andsystem information.

-16-information:AuthenticationTypeThere are 7 types of authentication modes supported byRaUI including open, Shared, LEAP, WPA and WPA-PSK,WPA2 and WPA2-PSKEncryption TypeFor open and shared authentication mode, the selection ofencryption type are None and WEP. For WPA, WPA2,WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication mode, theencryption type supports both TKIP and AES.802.1xUse 802.1x to make WPA and WPA2 certification. Thisfunctions only works when connecting to a WPA and WPA2supported device. WPA Pre-sharedKeyThis is the shared secret between AP and STA. For WPA-PSKand WPA2-PSK authentication mode, this field must be filledwith character longer than 8 and less than 32 length.WEP KeyOnly valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key mustmatched AP's key.4. Specify the 802.1x information if you are using the 802.1X certification method.Users that don’t use this function or connecting to an open-wireless networkplease skip this part.EAP method:To select an EAP method.Tunnel Authentication: Select a Tunnel authentication mode.

$Management Guide-17-Session Resumption: Select to enable this function or unmark it to disable.ID \ PASSWORDAuthentication ID / Password: Identity, password and domain name for server. Only "EAP-FAST" and "LEAP" authentication can key in domain name. Domainname can be keyed in blank space.Tunnel ID / Password: Identity and Password for server.Client CertificationUse Client certificate: Client certificate for server authentication.EAP Fast$

-18-Allow unauthenticated provision mode: Mark to enable unauthenticatedprovision mode.Use protected authentication credential: Mark to use protected authenticationcredential.Server CertificationUse Certificate chain: Mark the checkbox to enable using certification chain. Allow intimidate certificates: Mark to allow intimidate certification. Server name: Enter an authentication sever name. 4.2.4 NetworkThis network lists the available wireless networks. The utility connects to a wirelessnetwork with best signal strength automatically. You can change the connectingnetwork by clicking on the network name and click the “Connect” button. To seedetail information of each network, please double click on each item to pop up theinformation window. SSID, Channel and Signal buttons Click each button to sort the listing networks by SSID,channel and Signal strength.Signal buttonschannel and Signal strength.

-20-Enable CCX (CiscoCompatibleextensions)Select to enable CCX. This function can only be appliedwhen connecting to a Cisco compatible device. 4.2.6 Statistics4.2.6.1 Statistics TransmitStatistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIBcounters. This page translates the MIB counters into a format easier for user tounderstand.FramesTransmittedSuccessfullyFrames successfully sent.FramesRetransmittedSuccessfullySuccessfully retransmitted frames numbersFrames Fail ToReceive ACKAfter All RetriesFrames failed transmit after hitting retry limit RTS FramesSuccessfullyReceive CTS Successfully receive CTS after sending RTS frameRTS Frames FailTo Receive CTSFailed to receive CTS after sending RTSRestart CounterReset counters to zero

Management Guide-21-4.2.6.2 Statistics ReceiveFrames ReceivedSuccessfullyFrames received successfullyFrames ReceivedWith CRC ErrorFrames received with CRC errorFrames DroppedDue To Out-of-ResourceFrames dropped due to resource issueDuplicate FramesReceivedDuplicate received frames.4.2.7 WMMThis page allows users to activate the WMM function for this device. Please note thatthis function only works while connecting to a WMM compatible device.WMM EnableEnable Wi-Fi Multi-Media.WMM - PowerSave EnableEnable WMM Power Save. Please enable WMM beforeconfiguring this function.Direct Link SetupEnable Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup). Please enable WMM beforeconfiguring this function.

Management Guide-23-PINStart to add to Registrar using PIN configuration method.PBCStart to add to AP using PBC configuration method.WPS associateIE Send the association request with WPS IE during WPS setup. It isoptional for STA. WPS probe IESend the probe request with WPS IE during WPS setup. It isoptional for STA.Progress BarDisplay rate of progress from Start to Connected status.Status BarDisplay currently WPS Status.Note: When you click PIN or PBC, please don't do any rescan within two-minuteconnection. If you want to abort this setup within the interval, restart PIN/PBC orpress Disconnect to stop WPS action.5 Appendix5.1 AP mode management guideThis adapter can be configured as AP mode. To function this adapter as an AP,please right click the icon on system tray and select “Switch to AP mode”.Please refer to the following introduction to information about this AP-mode utility.Note: In Windows® XP, it provides WPA support at hotfix Q815485 However, youhave to make sure that hotfix Q815485 (require XP SP1 installed) has been installedin your system before you can start using WPA features. You can check theinstallation of hotfix in add/remove software page under control panel.

-24-5.1.1 ConfigThis page provides overall configuration to this adapter. Please find the followingitems for identification to each field.1. SSID: AP name of user type. User also can select [Use Mac Address] to displayit.2. Wireless Mode: Select wireless mode. 802.11 b/g mix, 802.11b only, 802.11gonly, 802.11 b/g/n mix mode are supported. When wireless card is 802.11n,system default is 802.11 b/g/n mix; Otherwise system default is 802.11 b/g mix(802.11 b/g/n mix selection item only exists for b/g/n adapter).3. Country Region Code: eight countries to choose. Country channel list:ClassificationRange

Appendix-25-0: FCC (Canada)CH1 ~ CH111: ETSICH1 ~ CH132: SPAINCH10 ~ CH113: FRANCE CH10 ~ CH134: MKKCH14 ~ CH145: MKKI (TELEC)CH1 ~ CH146: ISRAELCH3 ~ CH97: ISRAELCH5 ~ CH134. Wireless Protection: Auto, on, and off. System default is auto.a. Auto: STA will dynamically change as AP announcement.b. On: Always send frame with protection.c. Off: Always send frame without protection.5. Beacon (ms): The time between two beacons. System default is 100 ms.6. TX Power: Manually force the AP transmits power. System default is 100%.7. TX Rate: Manually force the Transmit using selected rate. Default is auto.8. Idle Time: Manually force the Idle Time using selected value. Default is 300.9. Channel: Manually force the AP using the channel. System default is channel 1.10.Use Mac Address: Use MAC address of used wireless card to be AP name.System default is APX (X is last number of Mac Address).11.Security Setting: Authentication mode and encryption algorithm used within theAP. System default is no authentication and encryption.12.No forwarding among wireless clients: No beacon among wireless client, clientscan share information each other. System default is no forwarding.13.Hide SSID: Prevent this AP from recognized in wireless network. This is disabledas default.14.Allow BW40 MHz: Allow BW40 MHz capability.15.Default: Use system default value.16.Apply: Apply the above changes.

-26-5.1.2 Security SettingThis page pops up after clicking the Security Settings button. Please follow theinstructions below:Authentication TypeSelect to be open or WPA-PSK system.Encryption TypeSelect an encryption type from the drop list.WPA Pre-shared KeyA shared string between AP and STA. For WPA-PSKauthentication mode, this field must be filled with characterlonger than 8 and less than 32 length. (PCI only)Group Rekey IntervalOnly valid when using WPA-PSK encryption algorithm. Thekey will change compliance with seconds or beacon thatuser set. (PCI device only)WEP KeyOnly valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The keymust match the key on AP. There are several formats toenter the keys. a. Hexadecimal (40bits): 10 Hex characters. b. Hexadecimal (128bits): 32Hex characters. c. ASCII (40bits): 5 ASCII characters. d. ASCII (128bits): 13 ASCII characters.

Appendix-27-5.1.3 Access ControlThis function filters users to use this device by designating MAC address. Pleaserefer to the following chart for introduction.Access PolicyChoose a method to process access control from the droplist to determine the MAC addresses that you designatedare allowed to access the AP or not.MAC Address Add allowed (or denied) MAC addresses to the MACaddress list.Access ListDisplay all Mac Addresses that you designated.DeleteDelete Mac addresses that you selected.Remove AllRemove all Mac address in Access List.ApplyApply changes.

-28-5.1.4 MAC TableThis page displays the station detail information of current connection.MAC AddressThe station MAC address of current connection.AIDRaise value by current connection.Power Saving ModeCheck if the connected station supports power saving.

Appendix-29-5.1.5 Event LogRecord Soft AP all event time and message.Event Time (yy/mm/dd-hh:mm:ss)Record event time.MessageAll event messages.

-30-5.1.6 StatisticsStatistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIBcounters.Frames TransmittedSuccessfullyFrames that successfully sent.Frames Fail ToReceive ACK AfterAll RetriesFrames that failed to transmit after hitting retry limit.RTS FramesSuccessfullyReceive CTSCounts of CTS that successfully received after sendingRTS frame.RTS Frames Fail ToCounts of CTS that fail to be received after sending RTS

Appendix-31-Receive CTSframe.FramesRetransmittedSuccessfully Successfully retransmitted frames numbers.Frames ReceivedSuccessfullyFrames received successfully.Frames ReceivedWith CRC ErrorFrames received with CRC error.Frames DroppedDue To Out-of-ResourceFrames dropped due to resource issue.Duplicate FramesReceivedDuplicate received frames.Reset CountersReset counters to zero.5.2 TroubleshootingIf you encounter any problem when you’re using this wireless network card, don’tpanic! Before you call your ealer of purchase for help, please check thistroubleshooting table, the solution of your problem could be very simple, and you cansolve the problem by yourself!Scenario Solution I can’t find any wireless accesspoint1. Click ‘Rescan’ for few more times and see ifyou can find any wireless access point orwireless device. 2. Please move closer to any known wirelessaccess point.3. ‘Ad hoc’ function must be enabled for thewireless device you wish to establish a directwireless link. 4. Please adjust the position of network card(you may have to move your computer if you’reusing a notebook computer) and click‘Rescan’ button for few more times. If you canfind the wireless access point or wirelessdevice you want to connect by doing this, try tomove closer to the place where the wirelessaccess point or wireless device is located. Nothing happens when I click‘Launch config utilities’1. Please make sure the wireless network cardis firmly inserted into your computer’s PCI slot.If the Wireless configuration utility’s icon isblack, the network card is not detected by yourcomputer. Switch the computer off and insertthe card again. If this doesn’t work, contact thedealer of purchase for help. 2. Reboot the computer and try again.3. Remove the driver and re-install.4. Contact the dealer of purchase for help.I can not establish connection1. Click ‘Connect’ for few more times.

-32-with a certain wireless accesspoint.2. If the SSID of access point you wish toconnect is hidden, you have to input correctSSID of the access point you wish to connect.Please contact the owner of access point toask for correct SSID. 3. You have to input correct passphrase /security key to connect an access point withencryption. Please contact 4. the owner of access point to ask for correctpassphrase / security key. The access pointyou wish to connect only allows network cardswith specific MAC address to establishconnection. Please go to ‘About’ tab and writethe value of ‘Phy_Addess’ down, then presentthis value to the owner of access point so he /she can add the MAC address of yournetwork card to his / her access point’s list.The network is slow / havingproblem when transferring large files1. Move closer to the place where access pointis located. 2. Enable ‘Wireless Protection’ in ‘Advanced’tab. 3. Try a lower TX Rate in ‘Advanced’ tab. 4. Disable ‘Tx Burst’ in ‘Advanced’ tab. 5. Enable ‘WMM’ in ‘QoS’ tab if you need to usemultimedia / telephony related applications. 6. Disable ‘WMM – Power Save Enable’ in‘QoS’ tab. 7. There could be too much people using thesame radio channel. Ask the owner of theaccess point to change the channel number. Please try one or more solutions listed above.

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: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z 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. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.