Micro Star MS6877 Wireless LAN Card User Manual D 2006 data EMI 6877 EN 6877 E

Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless LAN Card D 2006 data EMI 6877 EN 6877 E

User Manual

MSI MN54G (MS-6877) Wireless 11g Mini-CardUser’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 as listed in thisManual. It is the responsibility of the Installer to comply with the separation distance forsatisfying RF 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 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.Trademarks Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole prop-erty of their respective owners.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 ENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 70O C ORBELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.Technical Support Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and softwareupdates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com.tw/
1IntroductionMSI MN54G (MS-6877) - Wireless 11g Mini-CardMSI MN54G (MS-6877) Wireless 11g Mini-Card (hereaf-ter called MN54G), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home,in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps(IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).With MN54G, you can roam between conference room andoffice without being disconnected the LAN cables; inaddition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.The MN54G 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 Infrastructuremode (computer-to-access point, an Access Point isrequired).>>> 1.1
2How MN54G WorksAd-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network orother small network, especially one with wireless or tem-porary plug-in connections, in which some of the networkdevices are part of the network only for the duration of acommunications session. Users in the network can sharefiles, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet witha shared modem. In this kind of network, new devices canbe quickly added; however, users can only communicatewith other wireless LAN computers that are in this wirelessLAN workgroup, and are within range.>>> 1.2MN54GWireless 11g Mini-Card MN54GWireless 11g Mini-Card
3Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former oneincludes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, theAccess Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize band-width utilization. Additionally, 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 Infrastructurenetwork are larger and wider than that of the Ad-hocnetworking.MN54GWireless 11g Mini-CardMN54GWireless 11g Mini-Card
4Specifications>>> 1.3Hardware SpecificationsCompliant Standards -IEEE 802.11b/gBus and Connector Types -32-bit 3.3 Volt Mini-Card -52-pin Golden FingerSecurity Mechanism -64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, 802.1XOperational Environment -Operational Temperature: 0 ~ 80OC -Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (Non-Condensing)Weight and Dimension -Weight: 6.5g -Dimension: 50.95 x 30 x 3.3mmRadio Frequency SpecificationsRaw Data Rates and Modulation Types -IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback)CCK: 11 and 5.5 MbpsDQPSK: 2 MbpsDBPSK: 1 Mbps -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
5Frequency, Bandwidth, and Channels -2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz Frequency Band -13 Channels -Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels -25 MHz Bandwidth Per ChannelTransmitter Output Power -Output Power: 14 dBm ± 1 dBWireless Coverage -Up to 400mReceiving Sensitivity - ≤ -80 dBm @ 11 Mbps (DSSS/CCK) - ≤ -65 dBm @ 54 Mbps (OFDM)Software SpecificationsSecurity Mechanism -64/128 bit WEP Key -AES-CCM Authentication Mode (driver update) -WPA/WPA2 Support (driver update) -LEAP/PEAP Support (firmware upgrade)Authentication Mechanism -Open Authentication (Default) -Shared-Key AuthenticationOperating System -Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP64-bit
6System RequirementsBefore installing the MN54G, your PC should meet the fol-lowing:Desktop/notebook PC with an available Mini-Card slot.Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing the driverand 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, 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 Mini-Card - MN54G.One Quick Installation Guide.One Installation CD including drivers, utilities, and themanuals.>>> 1.4>>> 1.5
7Product View>>> 1.6External antenna connectorsConnect to external antennas forenhanced data transmission andreception. The external antennasare well designed on the desktopor notebook computers.Golden Finger
8Hardware Installation >>> 2.1The following diagrams provide you a basic installation forthe MN54G, including how to install and remove the Mini-card. The instruction below is suitable for most computerswith Mini-Card slot. For more information about the Mini-Card module, please refer to your computer’s manual.Installing the MN54G 1.Locate the Mini-Card slot on the mainboard. 2.Place the MN54G over the Mini-Card slot (at anangle of 30 degrees). Then, gently insert it intothe slot until the golden finger of the card getsfully inserted. 3.Press down the card, and the retaining clips (ontwo sides of the slot) will lock onto the notches ofthe card.Foolproof notch
9 >>> 2.2Removing the MN54G 1. Locate the Mini-Card slot with MN54G installed. 2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the cardshould bound upwards slightly after beingreleased from the slot. 3. Remove the card from the Mini-Card slotcarefully.
10Software InstallationThis chapter 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 MN54G should be installed into yourcomputer before installing the driver and utility. Then, theoperating system will detect a new device and start toconfigure the new device. Click Cancel here to start instal-lation from the InstallShield Wizard.ClickTip: The wireless LAN adaptershould be installed into yourPC before installing the driverand utility.Your Wireless LAN adapter typeInsert 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.exe(where E is your CD-drive) in the Open box and click OK tolaunch the Setup program manually.The main screen of Setup program will appear as below.Click the Install Software button.Step 1.
11ClickThe welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.Click Next.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 Install and the program will copy the necessary filesto the system. The progress indicator shows the install-ing status.If you use Windows 98SE/ME, you may be asked to insertthe Windows Setup CD during the installation. Pleaseinsert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continuethe installation.Step 3.Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSIWireless LAN icon* will appear in the status area.Step 4.MSI Wireless LAN icon

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