Micro Star MS6818 Mini PCI Card User Manual 01 introduction

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MSI MP54GS (MS-6818) Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card(For OEMs use only) User’s Guide
FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCCRF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimumdistance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter. 4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operatethe equipment.NOTE: This device is approved for OEM installation with specified antennas. It is theresponsibility of the Installer to comply with the separation distance for satisfyingRF exposure compliance.Copyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER-NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but noguarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are undercontinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.TrademarksMicrosoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation.All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property oftheir respective owners.
Important Safety PrecautionsAlways read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handlingany piece 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 according to User’ s ManualThe equipment has dropped and damagedIf the equipment has obvious sign of breakage8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR BELOW -20OC, ITMAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.Revision HistoryRevision History DateV 1.0 First Release September 2003
1Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideIntroductionMP54GS - Wireless 11g MiniPCI CardMSI Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS (hereaftercalled MP54GS), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking athome, in office or in public places. The data rate can beup to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12,9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps(IEEE802.11b).With MP54GS, you can roam between conference roomand office without being disconnected the LAN cables; inaddition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.The MP54GS is available to Microsoft Windows operat-ing systems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can beintegrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode(computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer-to-access point, anAccess Point is required).>>> 1.1
2Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideHow MP54GS WorksAd-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area networkor other small network, especially one with wireless ortemporary plug-in connections, in which some of thenetwork devices are part of the network only for theduration of a communications session. Users in thenetwork can share files, print to a shared printer, andaccess the Internet with a shared modem. In this kindof network, new devices can be quickly added; however,users can only communicate with other wireless LANcomputers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, andare within range.>>> 1.2MP54GSMP54GS
3Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideInfrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former oneincludes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network,the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maxi-mize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Pointenables users on a wireless LAN to access an existingwired network, allowing wireless users to take advan-tage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale andrange of the Infrastructure network are larger and widerthan that of the Ad-hoc networking.MP54GSMP54GS
4Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideSpecifications>>> 1.3HardwareCompliant Standards - IEEE 802.11g/bBus and Connector Types - 32-bit 3.3 Volt Type IIIA - 124-pin Golden FingerSecurity Mechanism - Hardware-Base WEP Privacy - Hardware-Base AES Privacy (driver update)Operational Environment - Operational Temperature: 0 ~ 55OC - Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)Weight and Dimension - Weight:11.5g - Dimension: 50.8 x 59.6 x 4.9mmRadio FrequencyRaw Data Rates and Modulation Types - IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback)CCK: 11, 5.5MbpsDQPSK: 2MbpsDBPSK: 1Mbps - IEEE 802.11 g (Auto-Fallback)OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6MbpsCommunication Protocol - DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) withACK - Half-DuplexAccess Method - Infrastructure Mode: Station-To-LAN Architecture - Ad-Hoc Mode: Station-To-Station Architecture
5Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideFrequency, Bandwidth, and Channels - 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz Frequency Band - 14 Channels - Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels - 25MHz Bandwidth Per ChannelTransmitter Output Power - Output Power: 13.5dBmWireless Coverage (outdoor) - Up to 150m @ 11Mbps - Up to 50m @ 54MbpsReceiving Sensitivity - ≤ -82 dBm @ 11Mbps (DSSS/CCK) - ≤ -68 dBm @ 54Mbps (OFDM)SoftwareSecurity Mechanism - 64-/128-bit WEP Key - AES-CCM Authentication Mode (driver update) - WPA Support (driver update) - LEAP/PEAP Support (firmware upgrade)Authentication Mechanism - Open Authentication (Default) - Shared-Key AuthenticationOperating System - Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
6Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideSystem RequirementsBefore installing the MP54GS, your PC should meet thefollowing:- Desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot.- 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.Package ContentsUnpack the package and check all the items carefully. Ifany item contained is damaged or missing, pleasecontact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also,keep the box and packing materials in case you need toship the unit in the future. The package should containthe following items:- One Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card - MP54GS.- One Quick Installation Guide.- One CD title including drivers, utilities, user’s manual and quick guide.>>> 1.4>>> 1.5
7Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideProduct View>>> 1.6External Antenna Connectors:Connect to external antennas forenhanced data transmission andreception. The external antennasare well designed on the desktopor notebook computers.Golden Finger
8Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideHardware Installation >>> 2.1The following diagrams provide you a basic installationfor the MP54GS, including how to install and remove theMiniPCI card. The instruction below is suitable for mostcomputers with theMiniPCI slot. For more information about the MiniPCImodule, please refer to your computer’s manual.Installing the MP54GS 1. Locate the Mini PCI slot on the mainboard. 2. Place the MP54GS over the MiniPCI slot (at anangle of 30 degrees). Then, gently insert it intothe slot until the golden finger of the cardgets fully inserted. 3. Press down the card, and the retaining clips(on two sides of the slot) will lock onto thenotches of the card.30Foolproof notch
9Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s Guide >>> 2.2 Removing the MP54GS 1. Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP54GS installed. 2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and thecard should bound upwards slightly after beingreleased from the slot. 3. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
10Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideThis section describes the procedures of installing thedriver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step tofinish the installation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME,please prepare the Windows® Setup CD at hand beforeinstalling the driver; because the system will ask you toinsert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation.Installing on Windows® 98SE/MEInsert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch, click Start at thetaskbar and select Run...; type E:\setup.exe in the Openbox and click OK, where E is your CD-drive.>>> 3.1Windows 98SEThe card should beinstalled into yourcomputer beforeinstalling the driverand utility.Step 1.ClickSoftware Installation
11Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideClick the Install Software button.Then, the system will detect a new device and start toconfigure the new device. Click Restart whenprompted.After rebooting, the system will search the new deviceagain, click Cancel to continue the installation from theInstallShield Wizard.The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.click Next.Read and accept the License Agreement, then clickNext.Enter the user’s information (User Name, Organization)in the respective fields, then click Next.The installation screen of Setup programClickStep 2.
12Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideWhen the installation is completed, click Finish.The system will restart. Click Yes when prompted toreboot the system.After rebooting, the MSI Wireless LAN icon* appears inthe status area.Step 4.Click Install and the program will copy the necessaryfiles to the system. The progress indicator shows the installing status.Step 3.NOTE: You may be asked to insert the Windows SetupCD during the installation. Please insert the Setup CDby the on-screen instruction to continue the installation.MSI Wireless LAN icon* The MSI Wireless LAN iconNot connected to the network.Connected to the network.Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.
13Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideInstalling on Windows® 2000/XPInsert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch, click Start at thetaskbar and select Run...; type E:\setup.exe in the Openbox and click OK, where E is your CD-drive.>>> 3.2Windows XPClick the Install Software button.Step 1.The card should beinstalled into yourcomputer beforeinstalling the driverand utility.ClickThe installation screen of Setup programClick
14Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54GS User’s GuideStep 4.Step 3.The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.Click Next.Read and accept the License Agreement, then clickNext.Enter the user’s information (User Name, Organization)in the respective fields, then click Next.Click Install and the program will copy the necessaryfiles to the system. The progress indicator shows the installing status.When the installation is completed, click Finish.The MSI Wireless LAN icon* appears in the status area.Step 2.MSI Wireless LAN icon* The MSI Wireless LAN iconNot connected to the network.Connected to the network.Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.

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