Micro Star MS6826 WIRELESS 11g USB ADAPTER User Manual 6823 TOC

Micro Star International Co Ltd WIRELESS 11g USB ADAPTER 6823 TOC

USERS MANUAL

UB54G, MS-6826Wireless 11g USB AdapterUser’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.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 no guaran-tee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continualimprovement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.TrademarksMicrosoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property oftheir respective owners.Revision HistoryRevision History DateV 1.0 First Release November 2003
Important Safety PrecautionsAlways 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 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.
How to Use This GuideThis User’ s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and useyour MSI UB54G - the Wireless 11g USB Adapter. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product youbought, including its application, specification, and requirements. Chapter 2, Installing Your UB54G, tells you how to install the product intoyour system.Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. Ifyou are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator orMIS staff for help.Technical Support 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.
Table of Contents1. Introduction.....................................................................................11.1 UB54G - Wireless 11g USB Adapter .................................................................. 11.2 How UB54G Works ............................................................................................ 21.3 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 41.4 System Requirements .......................................................................................... 61.5 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 61.6 Product View ....................................................................................................... 72. Installing Your UB54G .................................................................. 82.1 Connecting the UB54G ....................................................................................... 82.2 Removing the UB54G ......................................................................................... 82.3 Installing the Driver and Utility .......................................................................... 92.4 The MSI Wireless LAN Icon .............................................................................. 11
1Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideUB54G (MS-6826) - Wireless 11g USB AdapterUB54G (MS-6826), compliant with IEEE802.11g standard,is compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wire-less adapter for wireless networking at home, in office orin public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps andauto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).With UB54G, you can roam between conference room andoffice without being disconnected the LAN cables; inaddition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.The UB54G is available to Microsoft Windows operatingsystems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can be inte-grated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode(computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infra-structure mode (computer-to-access point, an Access Pointis required). >>> 1.1Introduction
2Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideHow UB54G WorksAd-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network,especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connec-tions. Therefore, some of the network devices are part ofthe network only for the duration of a communications ses-sion. Users in the network can share files, print to a sharedprinter, and access the Internet with a shared Gateway orAccess Point. In this kind of network, new devices can bequickly added; however, users can only communicate withother wireless LAN devices that are in this wireless LANworkgroup, and are within range.>>> 1.2UB54GWireless 11g USB AdapterUB54GWireless 11g USB Adapter
3Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideInfrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former oneincludes an Access Point. In network environment, the Ac-cess Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize band-width utilization. Moreover, the Access Point enables userson a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired net-works resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, andprinter sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructurenetworking are larger and wider than that of the Ad-hocnetworking.UB54GWireless 11g USB AdapterUB54GWireless 11g USB Adapter
4Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideSpecificationsConnection Interface USB 2.0 Type-B standardStandard IEEE 802.11g/bFrequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHzData Rate and IEEE802.11b (auto-fallback):Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps- DQPSK @ 2Mbps- DBPSK @ 1MbpsIEEE802.11g (auto-fallback):- OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6MbpsNetwork Protocols TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPXSupportOperating Channels>>> 1.3Modulation Technology Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS), DBSK,DQPSK, CCKMedia Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACKAntenna Internal Dipole AntennaSecurity / Encryption 64-/128-bit WEP
5Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideRange Outdoor: 50m ~ 450mIndoor: 10m ~ 100mLED LNK LED: GreenACT LED: RedOperating system Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XPEnvironmental Operating Temperature:0 ~ 50OCStorage Temperature:-20 ~ 75OCOperating Humidity:10 ~ 90%, non-condensingOperation Voltage 5.0 VDC(+/- 0.5V)Certification EMC, FCC Class B, CE, BSMI,DGT, Wi-Fi, WHQL, USB-IF
6Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideSystem RequirementsBefore installing the UB54G, your PC should meet thefollowing:- Desktop/notebook PC with an available USB port.- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities.- CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.>>> 1.4>>> 1.5 Package ContentsUnpack 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 thebox and packing materials in case you need to ship theunit in the future. The package should contain the follow-ing items:- One Wireless 11g USB Adapter - UB54G.- One USB cable.- One Quick Start Guide.- One software CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, User’s Guide and Quick Start Guide.
7Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideProduct View>>> 1.6LEDsLNK - a steady GREEN light indicates that theUB54G is connected.ACT - a flashing RED light indicates that theUB54G is transmitting data over the network.USB Connector (Type-B)
8Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideInstalling Your UB54G >>> 2.1 Connecting the UB54G 1. Unpack the package carefully to find the UB54Gand USB cable. 2. Connect the Type-B end of USB cable to the USBconnector on the bottom of the UB54G, and theType-A end to the USB connector on your computer. >>> 2.2 Removing the UB54GThe UB54G supports hot-plug function, so that you canremove it under Windows operating system without shut-ting down the system.NOTE: DO NOT remove the UB54G while transferring data(the LED is flashing). Please close the communication pro-grams or stop the task before removing it.Type-A ConnectorConnecting to the PC.Type-B ConnectorConnecting to the UB54G.
9Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideClickTip: The card should beinstalled into your computerbefore installing the driverand utility. >>> 2.3 Installing the Driver and UtilityThis 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.Please NOTE that the UB54G should be installed into yourcomputer before installing the driver and utility. Then, turnon the computer, and the operating system will detect anew device and start to configure the new device. ClickCancel here to start installation from the InstallShield Wiz-ard.Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, clickStart at the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.exein the Open box and click OK (E is your CD-drive) to launchthe Setup program manually.The main screen of Setup program will appear as below.Click the Install Software button.Step 1.
10Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideMSI Wireless LAN iconClick Finish when the installation is completed. The MSIWireless LAN icon will appear in the status area.Step 4.Click Install and the program will copy the necessary filesto the system. The progress indicator shows the install-ing status.Tips: If you use Windows 98SE/ME, you may be asked toinsert the Windows Setup CD during the installation. Pleaseinsert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continuethe installation.Step 3.The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. clickNext.Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Next.in the following window, enter the user’ s information (UserName, Organization) in the respective fields; then, clickNext.Step 2.Click
11Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s Guide>>> 2.4Right-clicking the icon will bring up a shortcut menu con-taining more settings:The MSI Wireless LAN IconAfter installing the driver, the UB54G provides a conven-ient and powerful Wireless Network Utility, allowing you toset up, configure, and know your networking status easilyand clearly.The MSI Wireless LAN Icon- Not connected to the network.- Connected to the network.- Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows thecurrent connection information.LanguageYou can select language according to your operatingsystem.Switch to AP ModeThis function allows you to use your MSI wirelessadapter as a virtual access point.
12Wireless 11g USB Adapter UB54G User’s GuideSwitch to Gateway ModeThis function allows you to use your MSI wirelessadapter as a virtual gateway.Open Network ConnectionsSelect to open the Network Connections window.View Available Wireless NetworksLaunch the utility to configure your network settings.ExitClose the program.Clicking the icon will launch the utility as shown below toconfigure your network settings.

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