NETIS SYSTEMS 310GC2006M1 Wireless Cardbus Adapter User Manual

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Wireless network adapter User manual Page 3 of 27 This 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contents of Package: z Wireless network Cardbus/PCI adapter z Manual, Drivers and Utility on CD z Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 4 of 27 Before you begin You must have at least the following: z A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available 32-bit Cardbus/PCI slot z At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory z Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP z A CD-ROM Drive z Cardbus/PCI controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer z An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.) Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter connects you with 802.11g networks at up to an incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps 802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by industrial-strength WPA, so your data stays secure.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 5 of 27 1.2 About This Guide This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Broadband Router to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running. Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate important information. Contains related information that corresponds to a topic. Note Represents essential steps, actions, or messages that should not be ignored. Caution 1.3 Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. Chapter 2 Hardware Description The wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. 2.1 Cardbus adapter

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 6 of 27 Figure 1-1 LEDs The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following figure and table. LED Status Description PWR ON (Green) Indicates the Adapter is ready ON (Green) Indicates a valid connection Lnk/Act Flashing Indicates the the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. 2.2 PCI adapter Figure 1-2 LEDs The Wireless PCI Adapter includes a status LED indicators, as described in the following table. LED Status Description ON (Green) Indicates a valid connection Lnk/Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. Chapter 3 Hardware Installation 3.1 Before you begin You must have at least the following: 9 A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available 32-bit Cardbus/PCI slot

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 8 of 27 Figure 1-2 You have now completed the hardware installation for the Adapter. Chapter 4 Install Driver 4.1 Windows 98SE, Me and 2000 Please follow the steps below to install driver: 1. Windows will automatically detect the Adapter. The screen in Figure 2-1 should appear. Then click the Next button. Figure 2-1 2. Click the radio button Search for suitable driver for my device(recommended). Then click the Next button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 9 of 27 Figure 2-2- 3. Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4. Choose the CD-ROM drives, Then click the Next button. Figure 2-3 5. Windows find the adapter drivers, then click the Next button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 10 of 27 Figure 2-4- 6. click the Finish button, You have now completed the driver installation for the adapter. Figure 2-5

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 11 of 27 4.2 Windows XP Please follow the steps below to install your adapter driver: 1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. The screen in Figure 2-6 should appear. Click the radio button next install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Then click the Next button. Figure 2-6 2. Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Choose Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…), then click the Next button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 12 of 27 Figure 2-7 4. Windows find the driver from the CD-ROM, then click the Next button. Figure 2-8 5. Then click Finish. You have now completed the driver installation for the adapter.

$Wireless network adapter User manual Page 13 of 27 Figure 2-9 Chapter 5 Install Driver Install Utility 1. insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 3-1 should appear. If it dose not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\autorun.exe (if ‘’D’’ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).$

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 14 of 27 Figure 3-1 3. Click Install Utility on the Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen. Figure 3-2 4. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 15 of 27 Figure 3-3 Chapter 5 Configuration your wireless adapter 1. After install the Utility Wireless Client Configuration Utility icon will appear in your system desktop. Double-click the icon (see Figure 4-1) Figure 4-1 2. The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen (Figure 4-2) will appear.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 16 of 27 Figure 4-2 3. Click the Site Survey tab, then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless networks (Figure 4-3) Figure 4-3 4. To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Associate button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 17 of 27 Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. You can double-click the icon on your system desktop start it. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>Wireless Client Configuration Utility>WirelessCfg. If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the Wireless Client Configuration 6.1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 6-1 1. Link Information

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 18 of 27 z Status: The status of the wireless network connection. z Network SSID: The unique name of the wireless network. z Network Type: The mode of the wireless network currently in use. z Network BSSID: The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point. z Security: The status of the encryption security feature. z Link Speed: The data transfer rate of the current connection. z Channel: The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. 2. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) z DHCP Option: The status of the DHCP client. z IP Address: The IP Address of the Adapter. z Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the Adapter. z Default Gateway: The Default Gateway address of the Adapter. 6.2 Site Survey The Site Survey tab (Figure 6-2), displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 6-2 The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Associate button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 19 of 27 Figure 6-3 Choose the Authorization modes and Encryption modes in the drop-down box. If the wireless network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the wireless network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key field. Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen, or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen. 6.3 Admin The Admin tab screen (Figure 6-4) lets you import or export profiles.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 23 of 27 Figure 6-9 Infrastructure Mode If you choose Infrastructure Mode, click the Next button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 24 of 27 Figure 6-10 The Security screen (Figure 6-10) will appear. Choose the Authentication Mode and Encryption Method from the drop-down menu. To use WEP encryption (recommended to increase network security), select 64 bits or 128 bits WEP from the drop-down menu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key. Then click Next button. Figure 6-11 The Protocol screen will appear. Select Do not change settings, then, click Next button.

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 26 of 27 2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. z Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on. z Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration. 3. What should I do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet? z Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. z Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. z Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network. z In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. z In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it. z Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. z If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point. APPENDIX A Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Modulation: 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI Interface: Cardbus/PCI Transmit Power: 12 dBm Sensitivity: -80 dBm LED: PWR, LNK/ACT WEP Key Bits: 64-Bit and 128-Bit Dimensions: Cardbus: 118.3×5×54.5mm PCI: 120×40mm (Non-Bracket) Unit Weight: Cardbus: 55g PCI: 50g Power: Cardbus: 3.3V PCI: 5V

Wireless network adapter User manual Page 27 of 27 Certifications: FCC CE Operating Temp.: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage Temp.: -20ºC to 70º C Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing