Uniwill Computer MS6833 Wireless mini-PCI Card Model MS-6833 User Manual 8801

Uniwill Computer Corp. Wireless mini-PCI Card Model MS-6833 8801

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iWireless 11g MiniPCI Card (for OEMs use only)User’s Guide
iiFCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe 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. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCCRF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimumdistance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction withany other antenna or transmitter. 4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operatethe equipment.TrademarksMicrosoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of theirrespective owners.Revision HistoryRevision History DateV 2.0 First Release February 2004
iiiImportant Safety PrecautionsAlways read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling anypiece of electronic component.1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects theequipment from overheating.5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electricalshock.7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by aservice personnel:Liquid has penetrated into the equipmentThe equipment has been exposed to moistureThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s ManualThe equipment has dropped and damagedIf the equipment has obvious sign of breakage8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C ORBELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
ivHow to Use This GuideThis User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use yourWireless 11g MiniPCI Card. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product youbought, including its application, specification, and requirements. Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product intoyour system. Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of theproduct’s driver and utility. Chapter 4, Wireless Network Utility, describes the Wireless Network Utilitythat lets you configure your product to connect the network quickly and easily. Chapter 5, Networking Basic, helps you to build your network and shareresources over the network.Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. Ifyou are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator or MISstaff for help.
vTable of Contents1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 11.1 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card ............................................................................ 11.2 How Wireless LAN Adapter Works ............................................................... 21.3 Specifications .................................................................................................. 41.4 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 61.5 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 61.6 Product View .................................................................................................. 72. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................... 82.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter ............................................................. 82.2 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapter ............................................................ 93. Software Installation .......................................................................................... 104. Wireless Network Utility ................................................................................... 134.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 134.2 Networking ..................................................................................................... 144.2.1 Profile ..................................................................................................... 144.2.2 Link Status .............................................................................................. 154.2.3 Site Survey .............................................................................................. 154.2.4 Statistics ................................................................................................. 164.2.5 Advance .................................................................................................. 164.2.6 About ...................................................................................................... 175. Networking Basics .............................................................................................. 185.1 Checking the Network Elements .................................................................... 185.2 Computer Identification ................................................................................. 205.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address ....................................................... 235.4 Checking TCP/IP Address .............................................................................. 275.5 Checking Connection by Pinging .................................................................... 295.6 Sharing Files .................................................................................................... 30
1IntroductionCompliant with IEEE802.11g, the Wireless 11g MiniPCI Cardis a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking athome, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).With the wireless LAN adapter, you can roam between confer-ence room and office without being disconnected the LAN cables;in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.The wireless LAN adapter is available to Microsoft Windowsoperating systems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can beintegrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode(computer-to-access point, an Access Point is required).>>> 1.1 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
2Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network orother small network, especially one with wireless or temporaryplug-in connections, in which some of the network devices arepart of the network only for the duration of a communicationssession. Users in the network can share files, print to a sharedprinter, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In thiskind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however,users can only communicate with other wireless LAN comput-ers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are withinrange.>>> 1.2 How Wireless LAN Adapter WorksWireless 11g MiniPCI Card Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
3Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructurenetwork and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes anAccess Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point canmanage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Addi-tionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN toaccess an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to takeadvantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of theInfrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of theAd-hoc networking.Wireless 11g MiniPCI CardWireless 11g MiniPCI Card
4>>> 1.3 SpecificationsForm Factor 32-bit Type IIIAOperation voltage 3.3VStandard - IEEE 802.11g/b- WECA Wi-Fi- WHQL (Windows XP/2000)Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHzData Rate and IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback):Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps- DQPSK @ 2 Mbps- DBPSK @ 1 MbpsIEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback):- OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 MbpsOperating Channels - US and Canada: 11 channels;- Europe: 13 channelsMedia Access Protocol Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum (DSSS) with ACK;Half-DuplexSecurity / Encryption - 64-/128-bit WEP- AES-CCM Authentication mode- WPA supportRange Up to 500 m
5Transmitter Output Power 14±1 dBmOperating system Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XPEnvironmental - Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 55OC- Operating Humidity: 10 ~ 90%, non-condensingEMI Compliance FCC, CE, Wi-FiDimensions (WxDxH) 50.8 x 59.6 x 3.5 mmWeight 15 g
6>>> 1.4 System RequirementsBefore installing the wireless LAN adapter, your PC should meetthe following items:- One desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot.- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities.- One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.>>> 1.5 Package ContentsUnpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any itemcontained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealeras soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials incase you need to ship the unit in the future. The package shouldcontain the following items:- One Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card.- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and the manual files.
7>>> 1.6 Product ViewGolden FingerExternal antenna connectorsConnect to external antennas forenhanced data transmission andreception. The external antennasare well designed on the desktopor notebook computers.
8The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for yourwireless LAN adapter, including how to install and remove theMiniPCI card. The instruction below is suitable for most com-puters with MiniPCI slot. For more information about theMiniPCI module, please refer to your computer’s manual.Hardware Installation>>> 2.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter30Foolproof notch 1. Locate the MiniPCI slot on the mainboard. 2. Place the MP54G over the MiniPCI slot (at an angleof 30 degrees). Then, gently insert it into the slot untilthe golden finger of the card gets fully inserted. 3. Press down the card, and the retaining clips (on twosides of the slot) will lock onto the notches of the card.
9>>> 2.2 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapter 1. Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP54G installed. 2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the card shouldbound upwards slightly after being released from theslot. 3. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
10Software InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures of installing the driverand utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish theinstallation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME, please preparethe Windows® Setup CD at hand before installing the driver;because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copyfiles during the installation.Please NOTE that the wireless LAN adapter should be installedinto your computer before installing the driver and utility. Then,the operating system will detect a new device and start to con-figure the new device. Click Cancel here to start installationfrom the InstallShield Wizard.ClickTip: The wireless LAN adaptershould be installed into yourPC before installing the driverand utility.Your Wireless LAN adapter type
11Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setupprogram should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, click Startat the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.exe (where E isyour CD-drive) in the Open box and click OK to launch theSetup program manually.The main screen of Setup program will appear as below. Clickthe Install Software button.Step 1.ClickThe Setup screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. Click theEasy Install button.Step 2.
12Wireless LAN iconClick Finish when the installation is completed. The WirelessLAN icon will appear in the status area.Step 3. The Setup program will copy the required files to the system.Please wait...When completed, the following screen appears, allowing youto select the channel setting. Select your setting and click Next.Step 4.Select your setting
13Wireless Network UtilityRight-clicking the icon will bring up a sub-menu containingmore settings:After installing the driver, the wireless LAN adapter provides aconvenient and powerful utility that allows you to set up,configure, and know your networking status easily and clearly.>>> 4.1 IntroductionThe 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 currentconnection information.Launch Config UtilitiesSelect this item to launch the utility.ExitClose the program.
14Double-click the Wireless LAN icon (or right-click and then se-lect Launch Config Utilities) to launch the Configuration Utility.>>> 4.2 Using the Configuration Utility4.2.1 Profileyou can setup the profile for available networks under the SiteSurvey tab. After setting the profile, you can easily connect tothe network by clicking the ACTIVATE button.Select one
154.2.2 Link StatusYou can monitor the network status in this tab, including theconnection status, channel, rate, link quality, and signal strength.Signal Strength:shows the received signalstrength level.Link Quality:shows the measured signallevel and connection status.4.2.3 Site SurveyIn this tab, click RESCAN to search the available networks.Click CONNECT to build connection to the selected network.The ADD PROFILE button allows you to setup a profile forselected network.
164.2.4 StatisticsThis tab contains the information of Transmit Statistics and Re-ceive Statistics. Click the RESET COUNTERS to refresh theresults.4.2.5 AdvanceYou can configure the advanced settings in this tab, such as select-ing the wireless mod and turning on/off radio.
174.2.6 AboutIn this tab, you can get some information about the wirelessLAN adapter.
18This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to net-work and some basic outline of networking basics, including shar-ing files, printing from a computer on the network, or accessingthe Internet on multiple computers with one connection.Networking BasicsCheck the required elementsfrom this field.The following elements are required for all computers if youwant to connect to a network:- Client for Microsoft Network- TCP/IP- File and printer sharing for Microsoft NetworksTo check the required elements are installed in the system, youcan:>>> 5.1 Checking the Network ElementsUnder Windows 98SE/ME 1. Click Start and choose Settings; then, clickControl Panel to open the Control Panel window. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network window appears to show the currentnetwork settings of the system.Your Wireless LAN adapter model
19Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Click Start and choose Control Panel to open theControl Panel window. 2. Double-click the Network Connection icon to openthe Network Connection window. 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection iconand click Properties from the shortcut menu. 4. The Wireless Network Connection Propertieswindow appears to show the current networksettings of the system.Check the requiredelements from this field.Your Wireless LAN adapter model
20>>> 5.2 Computer IdentificationPlease verify that each computer has a unique name and commonworkgroup name, if you had previously given your Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names.Enter a name for yourcomputer (less than 15characters without space.Your computer will belong tothis workgroup.Enter some information forreference.Under Windows 98SE/ME 1. Open the Network window as described in previoussection, and choose Identification tab. 2. Type a name for the computer In the Computername box. This will be the name of this computerused by other computers on your network tocommunicate with. Please NOTE that eachcomputer’s name must be unique on a particularnetwork to avoid confusion. 3. Type the workgroup name that the computer willbelong to in the Workgroup box. All the computerson your network should have an identical Workgroupname. 4. The Computer Description box is optional. Youmay enter a description that helps to identify thiscomputer on your network. Then, click OK. 5. Repeat the procedure above for each computer onyour network to ensure that they all have uniqueComputer Name and identical Workgroup.
21 2. The System Properties window appears; chooseComputer Name tab.Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Right-click My Computer icon on your Windowsdesktop, and click Properties from the shortcutmenu.Right-clickSelectYour computer’s name.Your computer will belong tothis workgroup.Enter some information forreference.
22 3. To rename the computer and join a workgroup/domain, click Change. 4. The Computer Name Changes window appearsas below. Enter a Computer Name, selectWorkgroup and enter the name of your workgroup.Please NOTE that each computer’s name must beunique on a particular network to avoid confusion. 5. Click OK to save changes.Enter a name for yourcomputer (less than 15characters without space.Enter the name of theworkgroup.
23 4.a To configure a dynamic IP address, choose IPAddress tab and check the Obtain an IP AddressAutomatically option. 4.b To configure a fixed IP address, choose IP Addresstab and check the Specify an IP Address option.Then, enter an IP address into the empty field.Suggested IP Address Range is 192.168.1.1 to192.168.1.253, and suggested Subnet Mask is255.255.255.0.Under Windows 98SE/ME 1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network window appears as below. SelectTCP/IP -> (your Wireless LAN adapter model), andclick Properties to bring up the TCP/IP Propertieswindow.Select thisWhen the drivers are installed, the default setting here is set toobtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If you want tochange the settings, please follow the steps below:ClickYour Wireless LAN adapter model>>> 5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address
24Check thisEnter a fixed IP addressand Subnet Mask 5. Click OK. Then, click Yes when prompted to rebootthe computer.4.a Configuring a dynamic IP address4.b Configuring a fixed IP addressCheck this
25 5.a To configure a dynamic IP address, check theObtain an IP Address Automatically option. 5.b To configure a fixed IP address, check the Use thefollowing IP address option. Then, enter an IPaddress into the empty field. Suggested IP AddressRange is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253, andsuggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.Select thisClickYour Wireless LAN adapter modelUnder Windows 2000/XP 1. Click Start and choose Control Panel to open theControl Panel window. 2. Double-click the Network Connection icon to openthe Network Connection window. 3. Right-click the IEEE802.11g Wireless MiniPCIAdapter icon and click Properties from the shortcutmenu. 4. When the Wireless Network Connection Proper-ties window appears, choose General tab and selectInternet Protocol [TCP/IP], and click Properties tobring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Proper-ties window.
26Check this 6. Click OK to complete the configuration.5.a Configuring a dynamic IP address5.b Configuring a fixed IP addressEnter a fixed IP addressand Subnet MaskCheck this
27Under Windows 98SE/ME 1. Go to Start -> Run.... 2. Type winipcfg in the Open box and click OK.Type winipcfg here. 3. The IP Configuration screen will appear, click MoreInfo to bring up a screen containing detail informationof your wireless network adapter.Check the configuration ofIP Address, Subnet Mask,and Default Gateway arecorrect.>>> 5.4 Checking TCP/IP AddressYour Wireless LAN adapter model
28Check the configuration ofIP Address, Subnet Mask,and Default Gateway arecorrect.Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Go to Start -> Run.... 2. Type cmd in the Open box and click OK. 3. A DOS prompt window appears. Type ipconfig/alland press [Enter] to display IP information.Type cmd here.Your Wireless LAN adapter model
29 1. Go to Start -> Run.... 2. Type command (Windows 98SE/ME) or cmd(Windows 2000/XP) in the Open box and click OK. 3. A DOS prompt window appears. Type ping 210.59.147.160 (or any URL address), which is the IPaddress of the Gateway in this case, and press[Enter].You will get reply if thepinging is successful.>>> 5.5 Checking Connection by Pinging
30You may now open and save files on other computers once yourcomputers are connected together on a network. You will also beable to specify particular folders or disk drives to share and evenpassword to protect them. Please verify that each computer hasa unique name and common workgroup name, if you had previ-ously given your Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP computersnames. Follow the steps below to share specific files and folderswith other computers on your network. 1. On your Windows desktop, right-click My NetworkPlace icon and select Properties from the shortcutmenu. 2. You will configure your computers network settings inthis dialog. It is also available through the Networkicon in the Control Panel. 3. Click the File and Print Sharing option.>>> 5.6 Sharing FilesClickYour Wireless LAN adapter model
31 4. Select the I want to be able to give others access tomy files option, and click OK.Check this 5. Click OK in the Network dialog box. 6. Provide the Windows Setup CD or direct the path tothe proper location of the installation files ifprompted. Then, reboot if prompted. 7. Now you can identify a particular folder or disk driveto share, which means you can share a folder that bothyou and your family member/colleague needs to accessoccasionally. You can also share your CD-ROM drivefor others to use if your other computers do not haveone. Both of these processes are the same. Only thedisk drives and folders that you specifically identify asshared will be accessible to other computers on yournetwork. 8. Locate the disk drive or folder you want to share inWindows Explore or My Computer icon on yourdesktop. 9. Right-click the disk drive or folder and select Sharing.Click
32 10. Select the Share As option to set the parameters forsharing this particular disk drive or folder.Share NameThis is used to identify the disk drive or folder you aresharing to other computers in the network, which can behelpful as more resources in your network for others.CommentThis field is optional, which can be used to further de-scribe the disk drive or folder for others in the network.Access TypeThis option allows you to designate how much someoneelse can do with this shared disk drive or folder. Settingoptions are:- Read-Only: only allows others to look at or open the files in the disk drive or folder.- Full: allows others to read, write, open, save, copy, move, and even delete files.- Depends on Password: gives other computers access conditional on the password they provide.
33PasswordThis option allows you to apply a level of security toyour shared disk drive and folder. Any other computer(user) will be asked to enter the password you set herebefore accessing the disk drive or folder. Two passwordsare used to give two levels of security (or access) to othersin the network using the Depends on Password setting.Leaving the Password boxes empty will give everyone inthe network access to the disk drive or folder. 11. Click OK to continue. You will be prompted to typethe password(s) you provided for verification. Typethe password(s) just as you typed them again. 12. Now you may access this disk drive or folder fromanother computer in your network. You may do so bydouble-clicking the My Network Place icon on yourWindows desktop or inside Windows Explorer. 13. Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive orfolder (recognized by the Computer Name youprovided), and double-click it. If you specified apassword when sharing this disk drive or folder, youwill be asked for the password. 14. You can access a disk drive of folder shared over thenetwork from most Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPapplications. you can map these disk drives andfolders to a drive letter on another computer to makethis process easier. For example, on a computer whereyou are accessing a shared folder from anothercomputer, inside Windows Explorer right-click andselect the Map Network Drive option. Now you areable to assign an available drive letter. Checking theReconnect at logon option allows Windows to mapthis network drive each time when you start yourcomputer.

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