Netgear orporated WG311V2 IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter User Manual WG311v2 EMI mannul no turbo m

Netgear Incorporated IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter WG311v2 EMI mannul no turbo m

Users Manual

IEEE 802.11gPCI AdapterUser’s Guide
iiRegulatory notes and statementsWireless LAN, Health and Authorization for useRadio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LANdevices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less thanthe electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for examplemobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safetystandards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may berestricted in some situations or environments for example:·On board of airplanes, or·In an explosive environment, or·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived oridentified as harmfulIn case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specificorganizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gasindustrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask forauthorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.Regulatory Information/disclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with theproduct. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are notexpressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio ortelevision interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, ofthe substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers ordistributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation ofgovernment regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
iiiUSA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statementThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of this device.FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radiofrequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this deviceshall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact duringnormal operation is minimized.When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, inorder to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be lessthan 20 cm.FCC Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:
iv1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Export restrictionsThis product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department ofCommerce export license.Safety InformationYour device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted itsends out radio frequency (RF) signal.CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cmbetween the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage thetransmitter and may violate FCC regulations.The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide aa separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
vCE Mark WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
viTABLE OF CONTENTIntroduction.......................................................................................... 1Overview of this User’s Guide......................................................... 1Unpacking and Setup ........................................................................... 3Unpacking ........................................................................................ 3Setup ................................................................................................ 3Hardware Installation........................................................................... 5LED Indicator .................................................................................. 5Check the installation....................................................................... 5Software Installation ............................................................................ 7Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation............... 7Wireless Utility Setting.................................................................... 8Technical Specifications .................................................................... 19Appendix A........................................................................................21Regulatory Domains ...................................................................... 21
1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter.This manual helps to get familiar with the Wireless PCI Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep thismanual for future reference.With a Wireless (IEEE 802.11g) PCI Adapter, a computer or a station cancommunicate with another computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilitiesare bundled with Wireless PCI Adapter for configuration, monitoring, anddiagnosis purposes. Wireless PCI Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizingthe need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With Wireless PCI Adapter, you can locate your PC or station wherever youwant without wires and cables.Wireless PCI Adapter provides users with an access to real-time informationanywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity andservice, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless PCIAdapter configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks, suitablefor a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands ofusers that allow roaming around a broad area. Overview of this User’s GuideIntroduction. Describes the Wireless PCI Adapter.Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter.Hardware Installation. Describes the LED indicators of the Adapter.Software Installation. Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting.Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical andenvironmental) specifications of the Wireless PCI Adapter.
3UNPACKING AND SETUPThis chapter provides unpacking and setup information for theWireless PCI Adapter.UnpackingOpen the box of the Wireless PCI Adapter and carefully unpack it.The box should contain the following items:One 802.11g Wireless PCI AdapterOne Driver & Utility CD-ROMIf any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your localreseller for replacement.SetupThe setup of the Wireless PCI Adapter can be performed using thefollowing steps:Visually inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fullyplugged in to the PC’s PCI slot.Make sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to have a better connection.
5HARDWARE INSTALLATIONLED IndicatorLNK/ACT (Link/Activity)The LNK indicator indicates green when the Wireless PCI Adapter isconnected to a network successfully. Otherwise the LNK indicatorblinks green continuously whiles the Wireless PCI Adapter isscanning the wireless devices or transmitting data.Check the installation1. Shut down the computer, unplugs its power cord, and remove thechassis cover.2. Insert the contact edge of the Wireless PCI Adapter into theconnector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Pressthe card firmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts arefully seated in the PCI slot connector.3. Install the bracket screw and secure the card to the computer chassis.4. Cover the computer’s chassis.5. Switch computer power on. The computer will automaticallyactivate the newly installed driver and utility the Wireless PCIAdapter.
7SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONThis section will lead you to install the driver and utility of theWireless PCI Adapter.Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation1. Once the Wireless PCI Adapter was installed into yourcomputer’s PCI slot, the Windows OS will auto detect a newdevice and need to install the driver.2. If you need to install the driver manually, refer each WindowsOS to the following CD-Rom directory path:D:\Driver\<Windows OS>\TNET1130.inf.Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows OS> will depend on the Windows OS you are using).3. When insert the Driver & Utility CD-Rom into the CD-Romdrive, an autorun screen will appears, select the item in the leftside of the screen.
84. Press the “install Software” to install the utility and driver of the device, the InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Click Nextto continue.5. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless PCIutility.Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility;you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the providedutility.6. After finish the installation, you will see the icon on theWindows task bar.When the icon in the toolbar represent in green color, it isproperly connected to the network and if it represent in redcolor, then it is not connected to the network.Wireless Utility SettingWith the Wireless PCI Adapter utility, users can configure all thefunctions provided by the Wireless Monitor Utility. Double-click theutility icon that appears in the taskbar.The Wireless Monitor Utility includes seven tabs: Status,Configuration, Advanced, Profile, Network, Statistics and About.
9StatusThe Status screen shows you the status of the PCI Adapter, it showsthat where the device is connected to, the Network mode, the Channel, the transmit rate and the encryption mode.There is another dialog box showing the data transmitted and datareceived. The two signal lines show the Signal Strength and the LinkQuality of the device.
10ConfigurationThe Configuration function helps you to configure the Network andthe Security.Network: the setting of the Network mode, the SSID and theChannels.¾Network Mode:If you want to connect with an Access Point, please set to“Infrastructure” mode. If you have more stations and just want to setthem as local network, please set the mode to “Ad-Hoc” mode.¾Network SSID:The SSID differentiates one Wireless LAN group name from another; so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific Wireless LAN group name must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID.
11If the SSID parameter is “ANY”, it will detect the strongest signal ofthe wireless station.¾Channel:It shows radio channel numbers that used for Wireless LANnetworking.The channel number can be set only under the Ad-Hoc operationmode. In Ad-Hoc mode stations, each station must have the samechannel numbers and SSID.In Infrastructure mode, the Wireless PCI Adapter will automaticallydetect the channel number of the Access Point.Security: the setting of the Network Encryption.This function is used to protect wireless communication fromeavesdropping. A secondary function of encryption is to preventunauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved byusing the Encryption function.Click the Enable Encryption to activate the security of the PCIAdapter.¾Key Setting #1 ~ #4: You can type the key that you want to use from Key#1 to Key #4, and the key that you type will be the encryption between the station thatyou connected with.If you select 64bit in Hex format, you must type 10 values in thefollowing range (0~F, hexadecimal), or 64bit in ASCII format, youmust type 5 values in the following range (0~9, A~Z and a~zAlphanumeric).If you select 128bit in Hex format, you must type 26 values (0~F,hexadecimal), or 128bit in ASCII format, you must type 13 values inthe following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z Alphanumeric).
12If you select 256bit in Hex format, you must type 58 values (0~F,hexadecimal), or 256bit in ASCII format, you must type 29 values inthe following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z Alphanumeric).Be sure that the PCI Adapter and the wireless station was set in thesame key.¾Create with Passphrase:The Passphrase in the dialog box helps you to create a group of WEP key in the Key Setting, while input a phrase in the Passphrase dialog,you can see the group of key setting will be changed.Note: After all the settings are completed, click Apply to save the setting.AdvancedThe Advanced settings help you to control the PCI Adapter to adjustwith wireless devices in certain environment.
13¾Transmit Rate:You can choose one of the transmission rates as follows, 54Mbps,48Mbps,36Mbps,24Mbps,22Mbps,18Mbps,12Mbps,11Mbps,9Mbps,6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps, Fully Automatic .In some specific wireless devices, the transmit rate can define up to72Mbps for 802.11g and 22Mbps for 802.11b .The Fully Automatic will automatically detect thesuitable linking transfer rate and auto fall back when the signal is nottoo strong to transmit data.¾Power Saving:To set your Wireless PCI Adapter as power saving mode, select “Off”,“Normal” or “Maximum”.¾Transmit Power:By selecting the Transmit Power, you can select the Radio Frequency output power from Minimum, 12.5%, 25%, 50%,100% or Auto.¾Preamble Type:The usage of the preamble is to limit the packet size of the data totransmit. It is recommended to choose the short preamble when thelink quality is bad, it is to prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost. The Default is Auto which access short and longpreamble.
14¾Authentication Type:Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, thestations don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm was set todefault.Shared Key: with the same WEP key between the stations in thisAuthentication algorithm, this type will use packets with encryptionby transferring a challenge text which will be acknowledge by bothside of the stations. In order to choose which authentication algorithmwill be used, you must know which one the station supports thisalgorithm first.¾Fragment Threshold:Fragmentation Threshold is a way of transmitting the packets that willbe fragmented. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432. It isrecommended to fragment the packet when the link quality is bad, it is to prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost.¾RTS/CTS Threshold:The RTS/CTS Threshold is a station initiates the process by sending a RTS frame, the other ends receives the RTS and responds with a CTS frame, the station must receive a CTS frame before sending the dataframe. This is to prevent the collisions by each station. Choose asetting within a range of 256 to 2432. It is recommended limiting along packet to prevent each station waiting too long to transmit a data.
15ProfileThe Profile section allows you to set values for all parameters byselecting a previously defined profile. Type a name in the ProfileName field to create a profile, click Save and click Apply when aprofile is done. You can click Delete if the profile is no longer used, to activate other profile, choose a profile name in the Profile Name field and click Activate.
16NetworkThe screen shows all the Wireless devices around your Wireless PCIAdapter. The information of the wireless devices includes the SSID,MAC Address, Channels, Signal, the WEP type and the Networkmode.You can click the Rescan button to find the new wireless devices, anddouble-click the device to choose the wireless station that you want to connected with.
17StatisticThe Statistic section shows the real-time transmit and receive packetsof the Wireless PCI Adapter.
18AboutThe About section shows the Device Name, Regulatory Domain,Driver Version, Firmware Version, MAC Address and the Utilityversion.
19TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSGeneralRadio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Interface 32-bit PCI 2.1, 2.2. Bus MasterData Transfer Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense)Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps: Typical -72dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)Frequency Range 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 11)Modulation Schemes DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDMChannels 1~11 channelsMedia AccessProtocol CSMA/CA with ACKSecurity 64/128/256-bits WEP Encryption, WPADiagnostic LED LNK/ACT (Link/Activity status)Antenna 2 dBi Dipole AntennaPhysical and EnvironmentalDriver Support Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XPContinuous CurrentConsumption 480mA typ. for receive mode, 650mA typ. for transmit modeTemperature Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -25° ~ 70° CHumidity 10% ~ 95% RH, no condensationDimensions 133 x 121 x 21.6 mm (without antenna)Certifications FCC Part 15.247
21APPENDIX AThis appendix lists the IEEE 802.11g channels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.Regulatory DomainsRegulatory DomainsChannelIdentifier802.11bFrequencyFCC (NorthAmerica)ETSI (Europe) France Israel MKK (Japan)1 2412 X X X2 2417 X X X3 2422 X X X X4 2427 X X X X5 2432 X X X X6 2437 X X X X7 2442 X X X X8 2447 X X X X9 2452 X X X X10 2457 X X X X11 2462 X X X X

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