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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System Requirements
Before installing the CB54G2, your PC should meet the
following:
- 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 Contents
Unpack 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 the
box and packing materials in case you need to ship the
unit 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.
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Product View>>> 1.6
Golden Finger
Power LED - Solid BLUE, indicating
that the CB54G2 is power on.
Link LED - BLUE, indicating the
networking status by:
ON - CB54G2 is connected.
Flash - CB54G2 is searching for
available Access Point or
receiving/transmitting data
over the wireless network.
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Installing Your CB54G2
>>> 2.1 Connecting the CB54G2
Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer. If there
is the dummy card in the slot, remove it first; then, insert the
CB54G2 into the slot (usually with its label facing up) and
push it until it is firmly seated.
DO NOT hold the CB54G2 on the
golden finger when installing it;
otherwise, it may cause interference
or damage.
PC card slot
Connect the CB54G2
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>>> 2.2 Removing the CB54G2
Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. Push the Eject
Button and the CB54G2 will slide out slightly. Then, pull it
out of the slot.
Eject Button
Before removing the CB54G2, you
should stop the device in Windows
operating system.
Remove the CB54G2
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Click
Tip: The card should be
installed into your computer
before installing the driver
and utility.
>>> 2.3 Installing the Driver and Utility
This section describes the procedures of installing the
driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to
finish the installation. If you use Windows®
98SE/ME,
please prepare the Windows®
Setup CD at hand before
installing the driver; because the system will ask you to
insert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation.
Please NOTE that the CB54G2 should be installed into
your computer before installing the driver and utility. Then,
turn on the computer, and the operating system will detect
a new device and start to configure the new device. Click
Cancel here to start installation from the InstallShield Wiz-
ard.
Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the
Setup program should launch automatically.
If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, click
Start at the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.exe
in the Open box and click OK (E is your CD-drive) to launch
the Setup program manually.
The main screen of Setup program will appear as below.
Click the Install Software button.
Step 1.
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MSI Wireless LAN icon
Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSI
Wireless LAN icon will appear in the status area.
Step 4.
Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files
to the system. The progress indicator shows the install-
ing status.
Tips: If you use Windows 98SE/ME, you may be asked to
insert the Windows Setup CD during the installation. Please
insert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continue
the installation.
Step 3.
The 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 (User
Name, Organization) in the respective fields; then, click
Next.
Step 2.
Click
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>>> 2.4
Right-clicking the icon will bring up a shortcut menu con-
taining more settings:
The MSI Wireless LAN Icon
After installing the driver, the CB54G2 provides a conven-
ient and powerful Wireless Network Utility, allowing you to
set up, configure, and know your networking status easily
and 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 the
current connection information.
Language
You can select language according to your operating
system.
Switch to AP Mode
This function allows you to use your MSI wireless
adapter as a virtual access point.
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Switch to Gateway Mode
This function allows you to use your MSI wireless
adapter as a virtual gateway.
Open Network Connections
Select to open the Network Connections window.
View Available Wireless Networks
Launch the utility to configure your network settings.
Exit
Close the program.
Clicking the icon will launch the utility as shown below to
configure your network settings.

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