Micro Star MS6804 Wireless 11b Mini PCI User Manual
Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless 11b Mini PCI Users Manual
Manual
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
MS-6804
User’s Guide
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This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of
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registration Number, Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and USOC jack
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your telephone company.
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular jack is provided with this
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1.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
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3.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
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electrical shock.
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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
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The equipment has dropped and damaged
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
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UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600
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Important Safety Precautions
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................. 1
1.1 What is Wireless 11b Mini PCI................................................................ 1
1.2 How Wireless 11b Mini PCI works........................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications......................................................................................... 4
1.4 System requirements............................................................................... 6
1.5 Package content..................................................................................... 6
1.6 Layout................................................................................................... 7
2. Hardware installation............................................................................... 8
3. Software installation................................................................................ 9
3.1 Installing on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP............................................... 9
4. MSI wireless network utility.................................................................... 13
4.1 In wireless network tab........................................................................... 13
4.2 Encryption ............................................................................................. 18
4.3 In status tab........................................................................................... 19
4.4 In information tab................................................................................... 22
4.5 Using Windows XP as Access Point....................................................... 23
5. Network connection................................................................................. 27
5.1 Computer identification........................................................................... 28
5.2 How to install TCP/IP............................................................................. 29
5.3 Configuring a dynamic IP address ........................................................... 31
5.4 Configuring a static IP address................................................................ 33
5.5 Checking TCP/IP address ....................................................................... 36
5.6 Checking the connection by pinging ....................................................... 38
5.7 Sharing files........................................................................................... 39
6. Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 43
7. Technical Support.................................................................................... 45
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1. introduction
1.1 What is Wireless 11b Mini PCI
Wirelss 11b Mini PCI, compliant with IEEE802.11b, is a
high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking
at home, in office or in public places. The data transfer
rate can be auto-negotiated to 1, 2, 5.5Mbps or up to
11Mbps and is compatible with any existing IEEE802.
11b devices.
With Wirelss 11b Mini PCI, you can roam between con-
ference room and office without being disconnected the
LAN cables; in addition, sharing files and printers can be
easy tasks.
The Wirelss 11b Mini PCI is available to Microsoft Win-
dows operating systems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE)
and can be integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc
mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode
(with an Access Point).
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1.2 How Wireless 11b Mini PCI works
Ad-hoc Networking Mode --- An Ad-hoc (or
"spontaneous") network is a local area network or other
small network, especially one with wireless or temporary
plug-in connections, in which some of the network de-
vices are part of the network only for the duration of a
communications session. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. In this kind of network, new de-
vices can be quickly added; however, users can only com-
municate with other wireless LAN computers that are in
the wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range.
wireless
Desktop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
Cable Modem / DSL
Internet
Laptop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
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Infrastructure Networking Mode--- Infrastructure net-
working differs from Ad-hoc networking is that it includes
an Access Point. In an Infrastructure networking, the
Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point ena-
bles 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. The scale and range of the
Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of
the Ad-hoc networking.
Cable Modem / DSL
Internet
wireless
wireless
wireless wireless
Access
Point
Router
Desktop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
Laptop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
Laptop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
Laptop PC with
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
(The Mini PCI module is
optional)
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1.3 Specifications
Form FactorMini-PCI Type IIIA
StandardIEEE 802.11b
Frequency Range2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz,
Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS)
Data Rate11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, Auto
Fall-Back
Operating ChannelsUS & Canada:11 channels,
Europe: 1 to 13 channels,
France: 4 channels,
Spain: 2 channels,
Japan: 14 channels
Modulation DBPSK @ 1 Mbps,
DQPSK @ 2Mbps,
CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps
Media Access ProtocolCSMA/CA with ACK (Half-
Duplex)
AntennaInternal diversity with
connectors
Security / Encryption 64-/128-bit WEP key
Range
Open Space 11 Mbps @ 160m (525ft),
5.5 Mbps @ 270m (885ft),
2 Mbps @ 400m (1300ft),
1Mbps @ 550m (1750ft)
Operation voltage3.3V
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Power Consumption
Tx436mA
Rx283mA
Standby84mA
Operating Temperature0 to 550C
Operating Humidity0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Operating systemWindows® 98SE/ME/2K/XP
Dimensions (WxDxH)59.71 X 51 X 1 mm
Weight12g
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Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If
any item contained is damaged or missing, please con-
tact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep
the box and packing materials in case you need to ship
the unit in the future. The package should contain the
following items:
Laptop PC with mini PCI module or desktop PC with mini
PCI module.
Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.
Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing the driver
and utilities.
CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.
1.4 System requirements
Before Installing the Wireless 11b Mini PCI, your PC
should meet the following:
1.5 Package content
Wireless 11b Mini PCI
Quick Installation Guide
CD title including drivers and utilities
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1.6 Layout
External antenna connectors --- Connecting to
external antennas for enhanced data transmis-
sion and reception. The external antenna is
well designed on the desktop computer or the
laptop computer.
Golden Finger
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Do not hold the Wireless 11b Mini PCI on the golden
finger because it may cause interference or damage.
2. hardware installation
The installation drawing below is suitable for most com-
puters which provide mini PCI module. For more informa-
tion about the mini PCI module, please refer to your com-
puter manual.
1. Remove the computer cover. Locate the mini PCI
module. The standard mini PCI module is shown
as the drawing.
To install Wireless 11b Mini PCI in
your system:
2.Place Wireless 11b Mini PCI over the Mini PCI
slot (at an angle of 30 degrees). Then, gently in-
sert it into the slot until the golden finger of the
card gets fully inserted.
3.Press down the card, and the retaining clips (on
two sides of the slot) will lock onto the notches of
the card.
To remove Wireless 11b Mini PCI
from your system:
1. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the card
should bound upwards slightly after being re-
leased from the slot.
2.Remove the card from the Mini PCI slot carefully.
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Foolproof
notch
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Installation Procedure:
1. Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then
the setup program should start automatically. If it doesn’t
start, click the Start button at the Taskbar and then
select Run. Enter E:\setup.exe if E is your CD-drive.
Then click the driver option to continue.
This part provides the procedures to install drivers and
the utilities. Each installation procedure comes with a
drawing and instruction. Follow the instruction step by
step to finish the installation. During the installation, Win-
dows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP may need to copy Windows
system files from the Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP in-
stallation disk/CD. Therefore, please prepare a copy of
the Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP installation disk/CD at
hand before installing the driver if possible.
3.1 Installing on Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP
The card should be inserted into your computer while
installing the driver.
Click here to
start software
installation
3. software installation
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2. Click Next to read the License Agreement. Check the
radio box to agree and click Next to continue, or No to
end the installation. Enter user’s information and then
click Next.
Check here
Click here
Click here
Click here
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4. InstallShield Wizard may ask you to restart your
computer. Choose Yes to restart your computer.
5. After restarting your PC, you will find an icon indicated
MSI Wireless LAN on your taskbar. Just double-click
on it for configuration.
3. Click Install to start installation, then click Finish to
continue as you are notified the installation has been
completed.
MSI Wireless LAN icon
Click here
Click here
Click here
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Note
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If you are going to use the wireless network in Infrastruc-
ture mode, please follow the steps:
1. Double click the MSI Wireless LAN icon on the task
bar to launch the network configuration window.
Double click the
MSI Wireless LAN
icon
2. The window appears. Click Advanced.
Click here
4.1 In wireless network tab
Enter network key
if the wireless ad-
ministrator has set
a network key in
advance
4. msi wireless network utility
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3. All available networks will show in the Available Net-
works list, and you can click Refresh button to refresh
or search for the available networks. Click Configure
to configure the existing networks.
All availab le
networks list
Click here
4. As an administrator, you can change the network name
(SSID) and network key which is encoded by 5/13 char-
acters (10/26 hex-adecimal digital).
Network name
(SSID)
Network key
settings
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5. You may also choose the networks you prefer from the
Available Networks list and use the Move up/Move
down to set the priority of your preferred networks.
Preferred net-
work list
6. Click OK, and you can use the wireless network in
Infrastructure mode.
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If you are going to use the wireless network in Ad-hoc
mode, please follow the steps:
1. Double click the MSI Wireless LAN icon on the task
bar to launch the network configuration window.
Double click the
MSI Wireless LAN
icon
2. The window appears. Click Advanced.
Click here
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3. Click Add to add a new network.
4. As an administrator, you can change the network name
(SSID) and network key which is encoded by 5/13 char-
acters (10/26 hex-adecimal digital).
Enter a network
name(SSID) for this
ad-hoc network
Add a new network
Check here to enable
Ad-hoc network
Check Encryption
and cancel This key
is provided for me
automatically to
enable web key
settings. Also refer
to 4.2 Encryption.
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5. Click OK to finish the Ad-hoc network for the first com-
puter (administrator).
6. Any one who wants to use the Ad-hoc network should
repeat step 1 to 3. In step 3, you will see the network
set by the first computer (administrator); then choose
it and click OK. You can use the wireless network in
Ad-hoc mode.
4.2 Encryption
In this window, you can set up 4 sets of WEB keys which
can be 5 characters (10 hex-adecimal digital) or 13 char-
acters (26 hex-adecimal digital) and specify one of them
to use.
†Network key --- Enter a key for the network.
†Key format --- You can decide the network key to be
encoded by ASCII characters or hexadecimal digitals.
†Key length --- In ASCII characters format, it can be 5 or
13 characters. In hexadecimal digitals format, it would
be 10 or 26 digitals.
†Key index --- There can be up to 4 sets of WEB keys,
from 0 to 3.
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Channel:
Specify the operating radio frequency channel in “Ad-hoc”
mode, which should be set to the same channel as the
other points in the wireless network.
Speed:
This field sets the current transmitting rate. There are
four fixed rates: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, and 11
Mbps. The speed should be set to Auto rate to optimize
performance and range, which will adjust the transfer speed
for best performance and longest range automatically.
Radio:
Set to On to activate the radio.
Click here
In Status tab, you can further configure the network
settings.
4.3 In status tab
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Click Advance, you can get some information about the
LAN traffic status and more detailed settings.
SSID:
Means Service Set Identifier, an unique name shared
among all points in a wireless network. It must be identi-
cal for all points in the network. Then the card will be
able to connect to an access point with the same SSID.
Status:
It shows status information about the radio link.
†Signal Strengh --- This bar shows the received signal
strength level. The higher the blue bar is, the more power
the radio signal is received by the the card.
†Link Quality --- This bar shows the measured signal
level and connection status. The higher the blue bar is,
the better the radio signal is received by the card.
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Fragmentation Threshold:
You may set the length of the fragment in this field. Please
note that each fragment should not be larger than the
Fragmentation Threshold.
RTS/CTS Threshold:
You may set the length threshold.
Preamble Type:
You may set the length of preamble in this field. Setting
options: Long, Short, Auto.
†Long --- It is set to 144 bits.
†Short --- It is set to 72 bits.
†Auto ---The card supports an auto-detection feature, it
automatically selects the Preamble Type depending
on the Access Point Preamble Type if this option is
selected.
Country:
Select the country that you are in.
Power save:
The card will turn into power save mode when idle.
Changing the settings here is not recommended
unless you are familiar with those advanced
configurations.
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In Information tab, you can get some information about
the manufacturer, hardware and software.
4.4 In information tab
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Windows® XP provides a feature in the Control Panel to
help to link two networks.
1. In the Control Panel, select Network Connections
and the window below will appear.
2. Select Wireless Network Connection and Local Area
Connection simultaneously, and right click to select
Bridge Connections.
4.5 Using Windows® XP as Access Point
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3.Then go to Start -> Run. Enter cmd in the Open box,
then click OK. A DOS prompt window appears.
4.Then type net bridge show adapter.
5.Then type netsh bridge set adapter X
forcecompatmode=enable, where X is your ethernet
identifier.
6.Then type netsh bridge set adapter Y
forcecompatmode=enable, where Y is your wireless
identifier.
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7. Right click the MSI Wireless LAN icon in the right
bottom of system bar, choose View Available Wire-
less Network ---> Advanced. You will get Wireless
Network Connection Properties window. Click Add
to add a new wireless network connection.
Click here
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8. Enter a name for this new network in the Network
name (SSID):, and put a check mark next to This is a
computer-to-computer (Ad-hoc) network; wireless
access point are not used. In this case, this compu-
ter will function as an access point, while other com-
puters can use this network name (which is “aaa” in
the picture below) to connect to. Once they connect
successfully, they could access the ethernet LAN via
Network Neighborhood.
Enter SSID
Check here
Please also refer to Windows® XP help files for more
information.
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This part describes how to prepare for connection to net-
work and some basic outline of networking basics, in-
cluding sharing files, printing from an computer on the
network, or accessing the Internet on multiple computers
with one connection.
5. network connection
The following in Control Panel -> Network -> Configu-
ration is required for all computers if you want to con-
nect to a network:
†Check Client for Microsoft Network is installed.
†Check TCP/IP -> MSI NetDancer Wireless Network
Adapter is installed.
†Check File and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks.
Preferred net-
work list
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2. Click the Identification tab in the dialog box.
3. In the Computer name box, type a unique, identifying
name for this particular computer. This will be the name
of this computer used by other computers on your net-
work to communicate with. Each computer’s name
must be unique on a particular network to avoid
confusion. Please note that the computer’s name
should not be more than 15 characters without space.
Please verify that each computer has a unique name and
common workgroup name, if you had previously given your
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.
1. On your Desktop, right-click the icon My Network
Places select Properties from the context menu.
5.1 Computer Identification
Enter a name for your
computer
Your computer will be-
long to this workgroup
Enter some informa-
tion for reference
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5.2 How to install TCP/IP
By default, Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP will install TCP/
IP automatically.
1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network icon.
4.Type the workgroup name which this computer will be-
long to in the Workgroup box. All the computers on
your network should have an identical Workgroup
name.
5.The Computer Description box is optional. You may
enter a description that helps to identify this computer
on your network. Then click Close.
6.Repeat this process for each computer on your net-
work to ensure that they all have unique “Computer
Name” and identical “Workgroup”.
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3. If you do see the TCP/IP network as the following
screen, plese select MSI NetDancer Wireless Network
Adapter and click Add.
4. Select Protocal, and click Add.
Click here
Click here
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5. Select Microsort, then scroll down to select TCP/IP.
Click Have Disk to install TCP/IP from a spicified drive
(for Windows® 98SE/ME) or click OK (for Windows®
2000/XP).
Now TCP/IP installation is finished.
Click here
Please prepare a copy of the Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP installation disk/CD at hand if needed.
5.3 Configuring a dynamic IP address
When the drivers are installed, the default setting here is
set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If
you’d like check or change the settings, please follow
the steps below:
1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
Click here
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2. Double-click Network icon.
3. Select TCP/IP and then click Properties.
Click here
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4. When the TCP/IP Properties window appears, choose
IP Address tab and check Obtain an IP Address
Automatically.
5. When the Network properties window comes back
up, click OK. Then click Yes to reboot the computer.
Check here
5.4 Configuring a static IP address
1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
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2. Double-click Network icon.
3. Select TCP/IP and then click Properties.
Click here
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IP Addresses must be signed uniquely to each
network adapter.
4. When the TCP/IP Properties window appears, choose
IP Address tab and select Specify an IP Address.
5. Enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IP
Range is 172.16.0.2 to 172.16.0.254, and suggested
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 Then click OK. When
the Network Properties window comes back up, click
OK. Then click Yes to reboot the computer.
Check here
Enter static
IP address
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5.5 Checking TCP/IP address
For Windows® 98SE/ME:
1. Go to Start -> Run.
2. Enter command in the Open box. Click OK.
3. A DOS prompt window appears.
4. Enter winipcfg and press Enter.
5. The IP Configuration screen will be displayed, and
the IP address will be displayed in the IP Address box.
Please make sure the configuration of IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway is correct.
Enter command
here
Click here
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1. Go to Start -> Run.
2. Enter cmd in the Open box. Click OK.
3. A DOS prompt window appears.
4. Enter ipconfig /all to display IP information.
6. Click on More Info to display additional IP information.
For Windows® 2000/XP:
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This operation is for Infrastructure Network only.
1. Go to Start -> Run.
2. Enter command in the Open box. Click OK.
3. A DOS prompt window appears.
4. Type ping www.msi.com.tw (or any URL address),
which is the the IP address of the Gateway in this case
, and press Enter key.
5.6 Checking the connection by pinging
Then you’ll get replies if the pinging is successful.
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5.7 Sharing files
You may now open and save files on other computers
once your computers are connected together on a
network. You will also be able to specify particular folders
or disk drives to “share” and even password to protect
them. Please verify that each computer has a unique name
and common workgroup name, if you had previously given
your Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.
Follw the steps below to share specific files and folders
with other computers on your network.
1. On your Desktop, right-click the My Network Places
icon and select Properties from the context menu.
2. You will configure your computers network settings in
this dialog mostly. It is also available through the Net-
work icon in the Control Panel.
3. Click File and Print Sharing.
Click here
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4. Check the box next to I want to be able to give oth-
ers acccess to my files.
5. Then click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog
box.
6. Click OK on the Network dialog box.
7. Provide the Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP CD or direct
Windows to the proper location of the installation files
if prompted. Then reboot if prompted.
8. Now you can identify a particular folder or disk drive to
share, which means you can share a folder that both
you and your family member/colleaque needs to ac-
cess occassionally. You can also share your CD-ROM
drive for others to use if your other computers do not
have CD-ROM. Both of these processes are the same.
Only the disk drives and folders that you specifically
identify as shared will be accessible to other comput-
ers on your network.
9. Locate the disk drive or folder you want to share in
Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon on your
desktop.
10. Right-click the disk drive or folder and select Sharing.
Check here
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12. The Share Name: box is used to identify the disk
drive or folder you are sharing to other computers on
the network, which can be helpful as more resources
on your network for others.
13. The Comment: box is optional, which can be used to
further describe the disk drive or folder for others on
the network.
14. Access Type: allows you to designate how much
someone else can do with this disk drive or folder.
Read-Only only allows others to look at or open the
files on the disk drive or in the folder. Full allows
others to read, write, open, save, copy, move, and
even delete files on the disk or in the folder. Depends
on Password gives other computers access condi-
tional on the password they provide.
11. Select Share As: to set the parameters for sharing
this particular disk drive or folder.
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15. Passwords: allow you to apply a level of security to
your shared disk drives and folders. Any other com-
puter (user) will be asked to enter the password you
designate here before accessing the disk drive or
folder. Two passwords are used to give two levels of
security (or access) to others on the network using
the Depends on Password setting. Leaving the Pass-
word boxes empty will give everyone on the network
access to the disk drive or folder.
16. Click OK to continue. You will be prompted to enter
the password(s) you provided for verification. Type
the password(s) just as you entered them again.
17. Now you may access this disk drive or folder from
another computer on your network. You may do so
by double-clicking the My Network Places icon on
your desktop or inside Windows Explorer.
18. Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive or
folder (recognized by the Computer Name you
provided) and double-click. Now you should see the
disk drive or folder, and double-click. If you specified
a password when sharing this disk drive or folder,
you will be asked for the password.
19. You can access a disk drive or folder shared over the
network from most Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP
applications. You can map these disk drives and folers
to a drive letter on another computer to make this
process easier. For example, on a computer where
you are accessing a shared folder from another
computer, inside Windows Explorer right-click and
select Map Network Drive. Now you are able to
assign an available drive letter. Checking Recon-
nect at logon allows Windows to map this network
drive each time when you start your computer.
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This part describes the problems and corresponding so-
lutions of driver installation.
To check if the wireless network adapter drivers are loaded
properly:
1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click System icon.
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3. Click the Device Manager Tab.
4. Click the “+” symbol in front of Network Adapters.
5. Highlight MSI NetDancer Wireless Network Adapter.
6. Click Properties.
7. Check under Device Status to see if the card is work-
ing properly.
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Micro-Star International provides free technical support. If
a problem arises with your system and no solution can
be obtained from this user’s manual, please contact your
place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please
try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver
and software updates, and other information: http://
www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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Index
A
Access Point 1
Ad-hoc 3
Antenna 4
ASCII 18
Available Networks 14
B
Bridge Connections 23
C
CCK 4
channel 4
command 36
Computer Identification 28
Country 21
D
DBPSK 4
Device Manager 44
Device Status 44
DOS 24
DQPSK 4
DSSS 4
dynamic IP address 31
E
Encryption 4
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F
File and Print Sharing 39
File and printer sharing 27
Fragmentation Threshold 21
G
Gateway 36
golden finger,8
H
hex-adecimal digital 14
I
IEEE802.11b 1
information 22
Infrastructure 1
InstallShield Wizard 11
interference 8
Internet 2
K
Key format 18
Key index 18
Key length 18
L
LAN 20
Link Quality 20
Local Area Connection 23
M
Mini PCI 1
MP11B 1
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MSI Wireless LAN 11
N
network key 13
P
Power LED 7
Power save 21
Preamble Type 21
Preferred network list 15
priority 15
Protocol 4
R
Radio 19
Range 4
RTS/CTS Threshold 21
S
Service Set Identifier 20
Signal Strengh 20
Speed 19
SSID 14
static IP address 33
Status 19
Subnet Mask 36
support 45
T
TCP/IP 27
W
WEP key 4
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Windows 1
winipcfg 36
Wireless Network Connection 23
Wireless Network Connection Properties 25