Micro Star MS6820 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card User Manual 6823 TOC
Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card 6823 TOC
Contents
USERS MANUAL 2
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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-
ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one
includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network,
the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maxi-
mize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point
enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing
wired network, allowing wireless users to take advan-
tage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,
email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and
range of the Infrastructure network are larger and wider
than that of the Ad-hoc networking.
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Specifications>>> 1.3
Hardware Specifications
Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11g/b
Bus and Connector Types
- 32-bit 3.3V Type IIIA
- 124-pin Golden Finger
Security 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 4.9mm
Radio Frequency Specifications
Raw Data Rates and Modulation Types
- IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback)
CCK: 11 and 5.5Mbps
DQPSK: 2Mbps
DBPSK: 1Mbps
- IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback)
OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps
Communication Protocol
- DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with
ACK
- Half-Duplex
Access Method
- Infrastructure Mode: Station-To-LAN Architecture
- Ad-Hoc Mode: Station-To-Station Architecture
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Frequency, Bandwidth, and Channels
- 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Frequency Band
- 11 Channels
- Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels
- 25MHz Bandwidth Per Channel
Transmitter Output Power
- Output Power: 14dBm ± 1dBm
Wireless Coverage
- Up to 500m
Receiving Sensitivity
- ≤ -82dBm @ 11Mbps (DSSS/CCK)
- ≤ -68dBm @ 54Mbps (OFDM)
Software Specifications
Security 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 Authentication
Operating System
- Microsoft®
Windows®
98SE/ME/2000/XP
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System Requirements
Before installing the MP54G, your PC should meet the
following:
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 Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If
any item contained is damaged or missing, please
contact 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:
One Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card.
One Quick Installation Guide.
One CD title including drivers, utilities, user’s manual
and quick guide.
>>> 1.4
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Product View>>> 1.6
External antenna connectors (J1: Main, J2: Aux)
Connect to external antennas for enhanced data
transmission and reception. The external antennas are
well designed on the desktop or notebook computers.
NOTE: Please connect the J1(Main) connector if there
is only one antenna to connect.
Golden Finger
J1 J2
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Hardware Installation
>>> 2.1
The following diagrams provide you with a basic instal-
lation for the MP54G, including how to install and
remove the MiniPCI card. The instruction below is
suitable for most computers with MiniPCI slot. For more
information about the MiniPCI module, please refer to
your computer’s manual.
Installing the MP54G
1. Locate the Mini PCI slot on the mainboard.
2. Place the MP54G over the MiniPCI slot (at an
angle of 30 degrees). Then, gently insert 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.
30
Foolproof
notch
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>>> 2.2 Removing the MP54G
1. Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP54G installed.
2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the
card should bound upwards slightly after being
released from the slot.
3. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
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This section describes the procedures of installing the
driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to
finish the installation. If you use Windows®
98SE/ME,
please prepare the Windows®
Setup CD at hand before
installing the driver; because the system will ask you to
insert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation.
Installing on Windows®
98SE/ME
Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the
Setup program should launch automatically.
If the Autorun program doesn’t launch, click Start at the
taskbar and select Run...; type E:\setup.exe in the Open
box and click OK, where E is your CD-drive.
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Windows 98SE
The card should be
installed into your
computer before
installing the driver
and utility.
Step 1.
Click
Software Installation