Pro Nets Technology CB80211G Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter User Manual 6823 TOC

Pro-Nets Technology Corporation Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter 6823 TOC

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6Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideSystem RequirementsBefore installing the CB54G2, your PC should meet thefollowing:- Notebook PC with PC Card slot, or desktop PC with PC Card slot module.- 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.If any item contained is damaged or missing, please con-tact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep thebox and packing materials in case you need to ship theunit in the future. The package should contain the follow-ing items:- One Wireless 11g CardBus Card - CB54G2.- One Quick Start Guide.- One software CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, User’s Guide and Quick Start Guide.
7Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideProduct View>>> 1.6Golden FingerPower LED - Solid BLUE, indicatingthat the CB54G2 is power on.Link LED - BLUE, indicating thenetworking status by: ON - CB54G2 is connected. Flash - CB54G2 is searching for available Access Point or receiving/transmitting data over the wireless network.
8Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideInstalling Your CB54G2 >>> 2.1 Connecting the CB54G2Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer. If thereis the dummy card in the slot, remove it first; then, insert theCB54G2 into the slot (usually with its label facing up) andpush it until it is firmly seated.DO NOT hold the CB54G2 on thegolden finger when installing it;otherwise, it may cause interferenceor damage.PC card slotConnect the CB54G2
9Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s Guide >>> 2.2 Removing the CB54G2Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. Push the EjectButton and the CB54G2 will slide out slightly. Then, pull itout of the slot.Eject ButtonBefore removing the CB54G2, youshould stop the device in Windowsoperating system.Remove the CB54G2
10Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideClickTip: The card should beinstalled into your computerbefore installing the driverand utility. >>> 2.3 Installing the Driver and UtilityThis section 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 CB54G2 should be installed intoyour computer before installing the driver and utility. Then,turn on the computer, and the operating system will detecta new device and start to configure the new device. ClickCancel here to start installation from the InstallShield Wiz-ard.Insert 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.exein the Open box and click OK (E is your CD-drive) to launchthe Setup program manually.The main screen of Setup program will appear as below.Click the Install Software button.Step 1.
11Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideMSI Wireless LAN iconClick Finish when the installation is completed. The MSIWireless LAN icon will appear in the status area.Step 4.Click Install and the program will copy the necessary filesto the system. The progress indicator shows the install-ing status.Tips: If you use Windows 98SE/ME, you may be asked toinsert the Windows Setup CD during the installation. Pleaseinsert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continuethe installation.Step 3.The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. clickNext.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
12Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s Guide>>> 2.4Right-clicking the icon will bring up a shortcut menu con-taining more settings:The MSI Wireless LAN IconAfter installing the driver, the CB54G2 provides a conven-ient and powerful Wireless Network Utility, allowing you toset up, configure, and know your networking status easilyand clearly.The MSI Wireless LAN Icon- Not connected to the network.- Connected to the network.- Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows thecurrent connection information.LanguageYou can select language according to your operatingsystem.Switch to AP ModeThis function allows you to use your MSI wirelessadapter as a virtual access point.
13Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 User’s GuideSwitch to Gateway ModeThis function allows you to use your MSI wirelessadapter as a virtual gateway.Open Network ConnectionsSelect to open the Network Connections window.View Available Wireless NetworksLaunch the utility to configure your network settings.ExitClose the program.Clicking the icon will launch the utility as shown below toconfigure your network settings.

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