Runtop WA4270 IEEE 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Network Adapter User Manual Wireless Access Point
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The revision date for this guide is Apr. 2nd, 2004
FCC 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. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user, at his or
her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference. 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 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.
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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CE Mark Warning
This 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.
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our 802.11g Wireless Cardbus/PCI/PCI/PCI Network
Adapter. This user guide is aimed at easy installation procedures of this device.
Before your installation to your computer, please read the following procedures
carefully.
This is a Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter, which provides you the most
reliable and fastest way to access a wireless network. This product can be
operated in Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer mode or without an Access Point) and
infrastructure (with an Access Point) network configuration.
1.1 Package Contents
The package contains the following:
One Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter
One Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter Driver & Utility plus User’s
Guide CD-ROM
2. Installation
2.1 Getting Started
You may complete the following steps to install your Wireless Cardbus/PCI
Network Adapter when you have all the information mentioned above on hand.
First, you have to install software (Utility) and then insert the Wireless
Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter to your system, and finally set the network
properties to accommodate resource sharing the select the type of wireless
network that you wish to install.
Note: In the Windows XP system, there are two ways to configure the utility. If you
wish to use the Windows XP built-in utility, click StartSettingsControl
PanelAdministrative ToolsServices Wireless Zero Configuration. Click
with right key of mouse, and then select Start. The Windows XP built-in utility will
lead you to configure. If you wish to use the adapter built-in utility, follow the same
step, and select Stop.
Step 1. Insert the Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter Driver & Utility
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The InstallShield Wizard will run for preparing
to install.
Figure 2.1
Step 2. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter Driver and Utility – Install
Shield Wizard will appear. Click Next to proceed.
Figure 2.2
Step 3. The License Agreement will appear. Click on I accept the terms in the
license agreement, and Next to proceed.
Figure 2.3
Step 4. Now the Wizard is ready to install the program. Click Install to perform
this step.
Figure 2.4
Step 5. It might take a few minutes to run the installation.
Figure 2.5
Step 6. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed the Windows Logo
testing. Because the network adapter has been tested to work with Windows XP,
please click Continue Anyway to proceed.
Figure 2.6
Step 7. When the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Wireless
Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter Driver and Utility, click Finish to confirm.
Figure 2.7
Step 8. Insert / attach Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter Network Adapter to
your system. Windows will display the Welcome to the Found New Hardware
Wizard box as Figure 2.8. Select Install the software automatically
[Recommended], and then click Next to continue.
Figure 2.8
Step 9. The searching box will appear. Please wait for the next screen.
Figure 2.9
Step 10. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed the Windows Logo
testing. Because the network adapter has been tested to work with Windows XP,
please choose Continue Anyway.
Figure 2.10
Step 11. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will appear.
Click Finish.
Figure 2.11
Step 12. Click the right key of mouse on MY computer Properties
Hardware Device Manager for checking whether the WLAN Adapter is
consisted in the menu.
2.2 Uninstall Procedure
Step 1. If you would like to uninstall the Wireless Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter,
follow the instructions.
Control Panel Add or Remove Programs.
In the programs list, you can see the current installed programs. Click Remove. A
dialogue box will pop out asking Are you sure you want to remove Wlan Driver
and Utility from your computer? Click Yes to remove the program.
Step 2. Restart your Computer.
3. Configuration Utility
1. A new icon - will appear in your Icon tray after installing the Wireless
Cardbus/PCI Network Adapter card.
Figure 3.1 Icon tray with a new icon
Attention:
In Windows XP system, there are two ways to configure your wireless Lan setting.
1. Use Windows XP build-in service, called “Wireless Zero Configuration”, or
2. Use the configuration utility we offered.
If you wish to use the Windows XP built-in utility, click StartSettingsControl
PanelAdministrative ToolsServices Wireless Zero Configuration. Click
with right key of mouse, and then select Start. The Windows XP built-in utility will
lead you to configure.
Otherwise, to use the configuration utility we offered, please follow the steps:
2. Click icon with the left key of mouse from icon tray. Select View Available
Wireless Network, and then Figure 3.2 will appear. You can see the list of
available networks. In this example, the available network’s name is “mkt”.
Figure 3.2
3. Click Advanced, and then Figure 3.3 will appear. If your system is Windows
XP, the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings item will be
checked. The Windows XP has built configuration driver within system, and it
will direct you to configure the settings.
Figure 3.3
4. If your system is Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000, then simply click icon, the
Wireless LAN Configuration Utility screen will appear. In this screen, you can
click on each item listed above.
Figure 3.4
Status
Figure 3.6 shows Status. You can check profile, SSID, link status, network type,
channel, Tx rate from this item. The signal strength and link quality are shown in
diagram on the left down of screen.
Figure 3.6
Site Survey
Figure 3.7 shows site survey. Site survey tells you the networks available now.
Figure 3.7
Statistics
Figure 3.8 shows Statistics. It counts the activity of transmitting packets. Tx and
Rx statistics are shown in two parts separately, you can know the working status
of networking from the list.
Figure 3.8
About
Figure 3.9 shows About. About shows the version of driver and driver.
Figure 3.9
4. Specifications
3.1Technical Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Modulations
802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1
Mbps)
802.11g: OFDM
Channel
1~11 Channels (North America)
1~13 Channels (Europe)
1~14 Channels (Japan)
Interface Cardbus/PCI
Speed Up to 54 Mbps
LEDs Power, Link
WEP Key Bits 64 bit and 128 bit
Output Power 12dBm
3.2 Environmental Information
Dimensions (WxHxD) 115 x 54 x 7.5 mm
Unit weight 47g
Power 3.3V Bus powered
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 20% to 95% Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 20% to 95% Non-condensing
Certifications FCC, CE
Appendix A: Warranty Information
We provide this limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity who
originally purchased the product from us or its authorized reseller or distributor.
We guarantee that equipment is free from physical defects in workmanship and
material under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the
Hardware. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call our
Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Be sure to
have a proof of purchase on hand when calling. Return requests cannot be
processed without proof of purchase. When returning a product, mark the Return
Authorization Number clearly on the package pack and include your original proof
of purchase. All customers outside the R.O.C shall be held responsible for
shipping and handling charges.
In no event shall our liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of the product, its
accompanying software, or its documentation. We make no warranty or
representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the
contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and
specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular purpose. We reserve the right to revise or update its products, software,
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.