Micro Star MS6834 Wireless 11g PCI Card User Manual MS 6834 EN

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PC54G2, MS-6834Wireless 11g PCI CardUser’s Guide
FCC Caution1. 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, including interfer-ence 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 minimum distanceof 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 the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate theequipment.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.TrademarksAll trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners.Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.Revision HistoryRevision History DateV 1.0 First Release December 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 60OC OR BELOW -20OC, ITMAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
1PC54G2 (MS-6834) - Wireless 11g PCI CardPC54G2 (MS-6834) Wireless 11g PCI Card, compliantwith IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter forwireless networking at home, in office or in public places.The data transmission rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (IEEE802.11g),or 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11b).With PC54G2 (MS-6834), you can roam between confer-ence room and office without being disconnected the LANcables; in addition, sharing files and printers can be easytasks.The PC54G2 (MS-6834) is available to Microsoft Windowsoperating systems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and canbe integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (com-puter-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastruc-ture mode (computer-to-access point, an Access Point isrequired).>>> 1.1Introduction
2How PC54G2 (MS-6834) 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.>>> 1.2PC54G2 (MS-6834)Wireless 11g PCI Card
3Infrastructure 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.PC54G2 (MS-6834)Wireless 11g PCI CardAccess Point
4Specifications>>> 1.3GeneralOperating system Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000/XPCompliance - IEEE 802.11g/b- WECA WiFi- WHQL (Windows ME/2000/ XP)Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55OCOperating Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensingPhysicalForm Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2Dimensions (WxDxH) 122 X 64 X 19 mmAntenna DipoleWeight 52 gOperation Voltage 3.3 VRadioFrequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHzOperating Channels US & Canada: 11;Europe: 1 to 13France: 4;Spain: 2;Japan: 14Data Rate and IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback):Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps.- DQPSK @ 2Mbps.- DBPSK @ 1 Mbps.IEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback):- OFDM @ 54, 48, 38, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
5Wireless Medium Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS) with ACK;Half-DuplexMedia Access Protocol Carrier Sense MultipleAccess with CollisionAvoidance (CDMA/CA)Transmitter Output 14 ± 1dBmPowerPerformanceRange Up to 150 m @ 11 Mbps.SecuritySecurity Mechanism - 64-/128-bit WEP- WPA support
6System RequirementsBefore installing the PC54G2 (MS-6834), your PC shouldmeet the following:- Desktop PC with standard PCI slot.- 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. Ifany item contained is damaged or missing, please contactyour local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep the boxand packing materials in case you need to ship the unit inthe future. The package should contain the following items:- One Wireless 11g PCI Card - PC54G2.- One external antenna.- One User’s Guide and Quick Start Guide.- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and manuals.
7Product View>>> 1.6Antenna Connector - connecting theexternal antenna.ACT LED - GREEN, indicating thenetworking status by:ON - The PC54G2 (MS-6834) isconnected. Flash - The PC54G2 (MS-6834) issearching for availableAccess Point or receiving/transmitting data over thewireless network.Golden FingerExternal Antenna
8The following diagrams provide you a basic installation foryour PC54G2 (MS-6834), which is suitable for most desk-top PCs. For more information about the PCI slot, pleaserefer to the user’s manual of your mainboard.Remove the computer cover. Locate the available PCIslot on your mainboard.Step 1.NOTE: Turn off yoursystem and disconnectthe power cable beforeinstalling the PC54G2(MS-6834).Put the PC54G2 (MS-6834) directly over the PCI slot andpress it into the slot firmly.Step 2.Do not hold the PC54G2(MS-6834) on the goldenfinger while installing;doing this may causeinterference or damage.Hardware InstallationPCI slot
9Replace the computer cover after securing the PC54G2(MS-6834) with a bracket screw.Connect the external antenna to the connector on thePC54G2’s (MS-6834) bracket.Step 3.Step 4.If your are not skilled atinstalling the PCI adapter,please ask the vendor oran experienced technicianfor help.Connecting theexternal antenna

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