Micro Star MS6845 Wireless 11a/g Dual-Band PCI Card User Manual

Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless 11a/g Dual-Band PCI Card

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MSI PC54AG（MS-6845） Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card User’s Guide
FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. Copyright Notice The 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 guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Revision History Revision History Date V 1.0 First Release December 2003
Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any 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 the equipment 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 cause electrical shock. 7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:  Liquid has penetrated into the equipment  The equipment has been exposed to moisture  The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual  The equipment has dropped and damaged  If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage 8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60 o C OR BELOW -20 O C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 1 Introduction >>> 1.1 MSI PC54AG – Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AG (MS-6845) Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card, compliant with IEEE802.11a/b/g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data transmission rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (IEEE802.11a), 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11b). With PC54AG (MS-6845), you can roam between conference room and office without being disconnected the LAN cables; in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks. The PC54AG (MS-6845) is available to Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows ® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can be integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer-to-access point, an Access Point is required).
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 2 >>> 1.2 How PC54AG Works Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections. Therefore, some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared Gateway or Access Point. In this kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only communicate with other wireless LAN devices that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range. PC54AG Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 3 Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In network environment, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize band-width utilization. Moreover, the Access Point enables users on 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, and printer sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of the Ad-hoc networking. PC54AG Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card Access Point
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 4 >>> 1.3 Specifications General Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 SE/ 2000/XP Compliance - IEEE802.11a/b/g - WECA Wi-Fi - WHQL (Windows 2000/XP) Operating Temperature0 ~ 50OC Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing Physical Form Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2 Dimensions (WxDxH)122 X 64 X 19 mm Antenna Dipole Weight 52 g Operation Voltage 3.3 V Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz~2.5GHz 4.90GHz~5.03GHz(Japan) 5.15GHz~5.85GHz(FCC)
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 5 Data Rate and IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback) Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps - DQPSK @ 2Mbps - DBPSK @ 1Mbps IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback) - OFDM @ 54/48/36/24/18/12/ 9/6Mbp - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps - DQPSK @ 2Mbps - DBPSK @ 1Mbps IEEE802.11a (Auto-Fallback) - OFDM @ 54/48/36/24/18/12/ 9/6Mbp Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) with ACK; Half-Duplex, OFDM technology Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CDMA/CA) Transmitter Output 11.5 ± 1 dBm@ IEEE802.11a 17.0 ± 1 dBm@ IEEE802.11b 14.0 ± 1 dBm@ IEEE802.11g Performance Range ≥250m @ 11Mbps ≥200m @ 54Mbps Security Security Mechanism - 64-/128/152-bit WEP - WPA support
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 6 >>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the PC54AG (MS-6845), your PC should meet 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. >>> 1.5 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 11a/b/g PCI Card – PC54AG One antenna adhere on the card – One User’s Guide and Quick Start Guide. One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and manuals.
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 7 >>> 1.6 Product View Antenna Golden Finger ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON - The PC54AG (MS-6845) is connected. Flash - The PC54AG (MS-6845) is searching for available Access Point or receiving/ transmitting data over the wireless network.
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 8 Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for your PC54AG (MS-6845), which is suitable for most desk-top PCs. For more information about the PCI slot, please refer to the user’s manual of your mainboard. Step1：Remove the computer cover. Locate the available PCI slot on your mainboard. Step 2. Put the PC54AG (MS-6845) directly over the PCI slot and press it into the slot firmly. PCI SlotNOTE: Turn off your system and disconnect the power cable before installing the PC54AG (MS-6845). Do not hold the PC54AG (MS-6845) on the golden finger while installing; doing this may cause interference or damage.
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card PC54AGUser’s Guide 9 Step 3. Put the antenna through hole of the removed bracket. Step 4. Screw up the PCI card on the PC. Step 5. Install the antenna. Step 6. Adjust the direction of the antenna for better signal receiving.

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