Micro Star MS6807 Wireless 11b PCI Card User Manual

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Wireless 11b PCI Card MS-6807 User’s Guide
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment isoperated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hisown expense.Notice 1The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Notice 2Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order tocomply with the emission limits.VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. FCC ID:I4L-MS6807This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operationis subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device maynot cause harm full interference and (2) This device mustaccept any interference received. Including interference thatmay cause undesired operation
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Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling anypiece of electronic component.1.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.2.Keep this equipment away from humidity.3.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.4.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects theequipment from overheating.5.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.6.Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or causeelectrical shock.7.If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by aservice personnel:Liquid has penetrated into the equipmentThe equipment has been exposed to moistureThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord-ing to User’s ManualThe equipment has dropped and damagedIf the equipment has obvious sign of breakage8.DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C OR BELOW-200C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.Important Safety Precautions
Table of Contents1. Introduction............................................................................................. 11.1 What is Wireless 11b PCI Card................................................................ 11.2 How Wireless 11b PCI Card works........................................................... 21.3 Specifications......................................................................................... 41.4 System requirements............................................................................... 61.5 Package content..................................................................................... 61.6 Layout................................................................................................... 72. Hardware installation............................................................................... 83. Software installation................................................................................ 93.1 Installing on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP............................................... 94. MSI wireless network utility.................................................................... 134.1 In wireless network tab........................................................................... 134.2 Encryption ............................................................................................. 184.3 In status tab........................................................................................... 194.4 In information tab................................................................................... 224.5 Using Windows XP as Access Point....................................................... 235. Network connection................................................................................. 275.1 Computer identification........................................................................... 285.2 How to install TCP/IP............................................................................. 295.3 Configuring a dynamic IP address ........................................................... 315.4 Configuring a static IP address................................................................ 335.5 Checking TCP/IP address ....................................................................... 365.6 Checking the connection by pinging ....................................................... 385.7 Sharing files........................................................................................... 396. Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 437. Technical Support.................................................................................... 45
1Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide1. introduction1.1 What is Wireless 11b PCI CardMSI’s Wireless 11b PCI Card is a cost effective solutionfor desktop PC. It complies with IEEE 802.11b standardand provides 11 Mbps data rate. The Wireless 11b PCICard enables any desktop PC to share a broadbandconnection, files and printers over the network withoutthe time and expense of Ethernet cabling. In addition,with 64-/128-bit Privacy Key and IEEE 802.11i TKP, net-work connection is highly secured.Based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) tech-nology operating in the 2.4 GHz Industrial, Science andMedical band, the Wireless 11b PCI Card complies withWiFi, ensuring interoperability with other compliant wire-less LAN products.
2Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide1.2 How Wireless 11b PCI Card worksAd-hoc Networking Mode --- An Ad-hoc (or"spontaneous") network is a local area network or othersmall network, especially one with wireless or temporaryplug-in connections, in which some of the network de-vices are part of the network only for the duration of acommunications session. Users on the network can sharefiles, print to a shared printer, and access the Internetwith 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 inthe wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range.wirelessDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICardCable Modem / DSLInternetDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICard
3Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideInfrastructure Networking Mode--- Infrastructure net-working differs from Ad-hoc networking is that it includesan Access Point. In an Infrastructure networking, theAccess Point can manage the bandwidth to maximizebandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point ena-bles users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wirednetwork, allowing wireless users to take advantage of thewired networks resources, such as Internet, email, filetransfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of theInfrastructure networking are larger and wider than that ofthe Ad-hoc networking.Cable Modem / DSLInternetwirelesswirelesswireless wirelessAccessPointRouterDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICardDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICardDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICardDesktop PC withWireless 11b PCICard
4Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide1.3 SpecificationsGeneralOperating System: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPCompliance:- IEEE 802.11b- WECA WiFi- WHQLOperating Temperature: 0 - 55OCOperating Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensingPhysicalForm Factor: 32-bit PCI v2.2Dimension:127.3mm x 77.6mm x 18.4mm (5"x3"x0.72")Antenna: DipoleWeight: 29gOperation Voltage: 3.3 VRadioFrequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.4835 GHz,Operating Channels:- 11 channels (US & Canada), 13 channels (Europe),4 channels (France), 2 channels(Spain), 14 chan-nels (Japan)- Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels- 25 MHz Bandwidth Per ChannelWireless Medium: Direct Sequence Spread Spec-trum (DSSS)Media Access Control: Carrier Sense MultipleAccess with Collision Avoidance (CDMA/CA)Modulation Technique: DBPSK @ 1 Mbps, DQPSK@ 2 Mbps, CCK @ 5.5 and 11 MbpsData Rate: 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps,Auto Fall-BackTransmitter output power: 15dBmPerformanceSensitivity: less than -82 dBm at 11 Mbps
5Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideRange: Outdoor: >150m(492ft) @ 11 MbpsSecuritySecurity:- 64-/128-Bit Privacy Key (WEP)- IEEE 802.11i TKIP
6Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideUnpack the package and check all the items carefully. Ifany item contained is damaged or missing, please con-tact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keepthe box and packing materials in case you need to shipthe unit in the future. The package should contain thefollowing items:Desktop PC with standard PCI slot.Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing the driverand utilities.CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.1.4 System requirementsBefore Installing the Wireless 11b PCI Card, your PCshould meet the following:1.5 Package contentWireless 11b PCI CardExternal AntennaQuick GuideCD title including drivers and utilities
7Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideANTPWRLNK/ACT1.6 LayoutPower LED --- Solid blue, indicates that theWireless 11b PCI Card is powered on.Link/Act LED --- Blinking blue, indicates thatthe Wireless 11b PCI Card is receiving ortransferring data.ON--- Wireless 11b PCI Card is ready.Flash --- Searching for Access Point.Golden FingerAntenna connector --- Provided for externalantenna connection.
8Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideANTPWRLNK/ACTThe installation drawing below is suitable for most desk-top computers. For more information about the PCI slot,please refer to your computer manual.Do not hold the Wireless 11b PCI Card on the goldenfinger because it may cause interference or damage.2. hardware installation1. Remove the computer cover.2. Locate the PCI slot on your mainboard.Put the Wireless 11b PCI Card directlyover the PCI slot and press one end ofthe card into the slot first. Slightly butfirmly press the other end until it is fullyseated in the slot. Secure the Wire-less 11b PCI Card with a bracketscrew.3. Replace the computer cover.4.Connect the external antenna to theconnector on the bracket.
9Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideInstallation Procedure:1. Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and thenthe setup program should start automatically. If it doesn’tstart, click the Start button at the Taskbar and thenselect 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 andthe utilities. Each installation procedure comes with adrawing and instruction. Follow the instruction step bystep to finish the installation. During the installation, Win-dows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP may need to copy Windowssystem files from the Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP in-stallation disk/CD. Therefore, please prepare a copy ofthe Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP installation disk/CD athand before installing the driver if possible.3.1 Installing on Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XPThe card should be inserted into your computer whileinstalling the driver.Click here tostart softwareinstallation3. software installation
10Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide2. Click Next to read the License Agreement. Check theradio box to agree and click Next to continue, or No toend the installation. Enter user’s information and thenclick Next.Check hereClick hereClick hereClick here
11Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide4. InstallShield Wizard may ask you to restart yourcomputer. Choose Yes to restart your computer.5. After restarting your PC, you will find an icon indicatedMSI Wireless LAN on your taskbar. Just double-clickon it for configuration.3. Click Install to start installation, then click Finish tocontinue as you are notified the installation has beencompleted.MSI Wireless LAN iconClick hereClick hereClick here
12Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideNote
13Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIf 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 taskbar to launch the network configuration window.Double click theMSI Wireless LANicon2. The window appears. Click Advanced.Click here4.1 In wireless network tabEnter network keyif the wireless ad-ministrator has seta network key inadvance4. msi wireless network utility
14Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide3. All available networks will show in the Available Net-works list, and you can click Refresh button to refreshor search for the available networks. Click Configureto configure the existing networks.All availab lenetworks listClick here4. 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 keysettings
15Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5. You may also choose the networks you prefer from theAvailable Networks list and use the Move up/Movedown to set the priority of your preferred networks.Preferred net-work list6. Click OK, and you can use the wireless network inInfrastructure mode.
16Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIf you are going to use the wireless network in Ad-hocmode, please follow the steps:1. Double click the MSI Wireless LAN icon on the taskbar to launch the network configuration window.Double click theMSI Wireless LANicon2. The window appears. Click Advanced.Click here
17Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide3. 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 networkname(SSID) for thisad-hoc networkAdd a new networkCheck here to enableAd-hoc networkCheck Encryptionand cancel This keyis provided for meautomatically toenable web keysettings. Also referto 4.2 Encryption.
18Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5. 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 shouldrepeat step 1 to 3. In step 3, you will see the networkset by the first computer (administrator); then chooseit and click OK. You can use the wireless network inAd-hoc mode.4.2 EncryptionIn this window, you can set up 4 sets of WEB keys whichcan be 5 characters (10 hex-adecimal digital) or 13 char-acters (26 hex-adecimal digital) and specify one of themto use.†Network key --- Enter a key for the network.†Key format --- You can decide the network key to beencoded by ASCII characters or hexadecimal digitals.†Key length --- In ASCII characters format, it can be 5 or13 characters. In hexadecimal digitals format, it wouldbe 10 or 26 digitals.†Key index --- There can be up to 4 sets of WEB keys,from 0 to 3.
19Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideChannel:Specify the operating radio frequency channel in “Ad-hoc”mode, which should be set to the same channel as theother points in the wireless network.Speed:This field sets the current transmitting rate. There arefour fixed rates: 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, and 11Mbps. The speed should be set to Auto rate to optimizeperformance and range, which will adjust the transfer speedfor best performance and longest range automatically.Radio:Set to On to activate the radio.Click hereIn Status tab, you can further configure the networksettings.4.3 In status tab
20Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideClick Advance, you can get some information about theLAN traffic status and more detailed settings.SSID:Means Service Set Identifier, an unique name sharedamong all points in a wireless network. It must be identi-cal for all points in the network. Then the card will beable 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 signalstrength level. The higher the blue bar is, the more powerthe radio signal is received by the the card.†Link Quality --- This bar shows the measured signallevel and connection status. The higher the blue bar is,the better the radio signal is received by the card.
21Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideFragmentation Threshold:You may set the length of the fragment in this field. Pleasenote that each fragment should not be larger than theFragmentation Threshold.RTS/CTS Threshold:You may set the length threshold.Preamble Type:You may set the length of preamble in this field. Settingoptions: 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, itautomatically selects the Preamble Type dependingon the Access Point Preamble Type if this option isselected.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 recommendedunless you are familiar with those advancedconfigurations.
22Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIn Information tab, you can get some information aboutthe manufacturer, hardware and software.4.4 In information tab
23Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideWindows® XP provides a feature in the Control Panel tohelp to link two networks.1. In the Control Panel, select Network Connectionsand the window below will appear.2. Select Wireless Network Connection and Local AreaConnection simultaneously, and right click to selectBridge Connections.4.5 Using Windows® XP as Access Point
24Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide3.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 Xforcecompatmode=enable, where X is your ethernetidentifier.6.Then type netsh bridge set adapter Yforcecompatmode=enable, where Y is your wirelessidentifier.
25Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide7. Right click the MSI Wireless LAN icon in the rightbottom of system bar, choose View Available Wire-less Network ---> Advanced. You will get WirelessNetwork Connection Properties window. Click Addto add a new wireless network connection.Click here
26Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide8. Enter a name for this new network in the Networkname (SSID):, and put a check mark next to This is acomputer-to-computer (Ad-hoc) network; wirelessaccess 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” inthe picture below) to connect to. Once they connectsuccessfully, they could access the ethernet LAN viaNetwork Neighborhood.Enter SSIDCheck herePlease also refer to Windows® XP help files for moreinformation.
27Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThis 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 thenetwork, or accessing the Internet on multiple computerswith one connection.5. network connectionThe 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 NetworkAdapter is installed.†Check File and printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworks.Preferred net-work list
28Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide2. Click the Identification tab in the dialog box.3. In the Computer name box, type a unique, identifyingname for this particular computer. This will be the nameof this computer used by other computers on your net-work to communicate with. Each computer’s namemust be unique on a particular network to avoidconfusion. Please note that the computer’s nameshould not be more than 15 characters without space.Please verify that each computer has a unique name andcommon workgroup name, if you had previously given yourWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.1. On your Desktop, right-click the icon My NetworkPlaces select Properties from the context menu.5.1 Computer IdentificationEnter a name for yourcomputerYour computer will be-long to this workgroupEnter some informa-tion for reference
29Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5.2 How to install TCP/IPBy 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 onyour network should have an identical Workgroupname.5.The Computer Description box is optional. You mayenter a description that helps to identify this computeron your network. Then click Close.6.Repeat this process for each computer on your net-work to ensure that they all have unique “ComputerName” and identical “Workgroup”.
30Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide3. If you do see the TCP/IP network as the followingscreen, plese select MSI NetDancer Wireless NetworkAdapter and click Add.4. Select Protocal, and click Add.Click hereClick here
31Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5. 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 herePlease prepare a copy of the Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP installation disk/CD at hand if needed.5.3 Configuring a dynamic IP addressWhen the drivers are installed, the default setting here isset to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. Ifyou’d like check or change the settings, please followthe steps below:1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.Click here
32Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide2. Double-click Network icon.3. Select TCP/IP and then click Properties.Click here
33Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide4. When the TCP/IP Properties window appears, chooseIP Address tab and check Obtain an IP AddressAutomatically.5. When the Network properties window comes backup, click OK. Then click Yes to reboot the computer.Check here5.4 Configuring a static IP address1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
34Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide2. Double-click Network icon.3. Select TCP/IP and then click Properties.Click here
35Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIP Addresses must be signed uniquely to eachnetwork adapter.4. When the TCP/IP Properties window appears, chooseIP Address tab and select Specify an IP Address.5. Enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IPRange is 172.16.0.2 to 172.16.0.254, and suggestedSubnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 Then click OK. Whenthe Network Properties window comes back up, clickOK. Then click Yes to reboot the computer.Check hereEnter staticIP address
36Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5.5 Checking TCP/IP addressFor 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, andthe 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 commandhereClick here
37Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide1. 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:
38Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThis 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 pingingThen you’ll get replies if the pinging is successful.
39Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide5.7 Sharing filesYou may now open and save files on other computersonce your computers are connected together on anetwork. You will also be able to specify particular foldersor disk drives to “share” and even password to protectthem. Please verify that each computer has a unique nameand common workgroup name, if you had previously givenyour Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.Follw the steps below to share specific files and folderswith other computers on your network.1. On your Desktop, right-click the My Network Placesicon and select Properties from the context menu.2. You will configure your computers network settings inthis dialog mostly. It is also available through the Net-work icon in the Control Panel.3. Click File and Print Sharing.Click here
40Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide4. 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 dialogbox.6. Click OK on the Network dialog box.7. Provide the Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP CD or directWindows to the proper location of the installation filesif prompted. Then reboot if prompted.8. Now you can identify a particular folder or disk drive toshare, which means you can share a folder that bothyou and your family member/colleaque needs to ac-cess occassionally. You can also share your CD-ROMdrive for others to use if your other computers do nothave CD-ROM. Both of these processes are the same.Only the disk drives and folders that you specificallyidentify as shared will be accessible to other comput-ers on your network.9. Locate the disk drive or folder you want to share inWindows Explorer or the My Computer icon on yourdesktop.10. Right-click the disk drive or folder and select Sharing.Check here
41Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide12. The Share Name: box is used to identify the diskdrive or folder you are sharing to other computers onthe network, which can be helpful as more resourceson your network for others.13. The Comment: box is optional, which can be used tofurther describe the disk drive or folder for others onthe network.14. Access Type: allows you to designate how muchsomeone else can do with this disk drive or folder.Read-Only only allows others to look at or open thefiles on the disk drive or in the folder. Full allowsothers to read, write, open, save, copy, move, andeven delete files on the disk or in the folder. Dependson Password gives other computers access condi-tional on the password they provide.11. Select Share As: to set the parameters for sharingthis particular disk drive or folder.
42Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide15. Passwords: allow you to apply a level of security toyour shared disk drives and folders. Any other com-puter (user) will be asked to enter the password youdesignate here before accessing the disk drive orfolder. Two passwords are used to give two levels ofsecurity (or access) to others on the network usingthe Depends on Password setting. Leaving the Pass-word boxes empty will give everyone on the networkaccess to the disk drive or folder.16. Click OK to continue. You will be prompted to enterthe password(s) you provided for verification. Typethe password(s) just as you entered them again.17. Now you may access this disk drive or folder fromanother computer on your network. You may do soby double-clicking the My Network Places icon onyour desktop or inside Windows Explorer.18. Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive orfolder (recognized by the Computer Name youprovided) and double-click. Now you should see thedisk drive or folder, and double-click. If you specifieda 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 thenetwork from most Windows® 98/ME/2000/XPapplications. You can map these disk drives and folersto a drive letter on another computer to make thisprocess easier. For example, on a computer whereyou are accessing a shared folder from anothercomputer, inside Windows Explorer right-click andselect Map Network Drive. Now you are able toassign an available drive letter. Checking Recon-nect at logon allows Windows to map this networkdrive each time when you start your computer.
43Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThis part describes the problems and corresponding so-lutions of driver installation.To check if the wireless network adapter drivers are loadedproperly:1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Double-click System icon.6. troubleshooting
44Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide3. 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.
45Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideMicro-Star International provides free technical support. Ifa problem arises with your system and no solution canbe obtained from this user’s manual, please contact yourplace of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, pleasetry the following help resources for further guidance.Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driverand software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw7. technical support
46Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIndexAAvailable Networks 14BBridge Connections 23Ccommand 36Computer Identification 28Country 21DDevice Manager 44Device Status 44DOS 24dynamic IP address 31FFile and Print Sharing 39File and printer sharing 27Fragmentation Threshold 21GGateway 36golden finger 8Hhex-adecimal digital 14
47Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideIinformation 22InstallShield Wizard 11interference 8Internet 2KKey format 18Key index 18Key length 18LLAN 20Link LED 7Link Quality 20Local Area Connection 23MMSI Wireless LAN 11Nnetwork key 13PPC11B 1PCI 1Power LED 7Power save 21Preamble Type 21Preferred network list 15priority 15
48Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideRRadio 19RTS/CTS Threshold 21SService Set Identifier 20Signal Strengh 20Speed 19SSID 14static IP address 33Status 19Subnet Mask 36support 45TTCP/IP 27Wwinipcfg 36Wireless Network Connection 23Wireless Network Connection Properties 25

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