ZyXEL Communications G620 802.11g Wireless MiniPCI Card User Manual SpeedStream Wireless
ZyXEL Communications Corporation 802.11g Wireless MiniPCI Card SpeedStream Wireless
Manual
54M Wireless
LAN Module
G-620
User’s Manual
Rev 0.1
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference 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.
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. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users, and
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or
antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their
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end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this
module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral
requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for
example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter),
then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can
not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator
will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter)
and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains TX FCC ID: I88G620”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the
end product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in
a prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a 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.
For all the model ship to USA market, OEM integrator shall limit the accessible channel
to US channel 1 -11 only during the manufacturing process by special firmware setting
which is not available to the end user.
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About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your 54M Wireless LAN
Module. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
Product description and features.
Software installation procedure.
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Table of Contents
About this manual............................................................ 4
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................... 6
Features.............................................................................................. 6
What is Wireless LAN?........................................................................ 7
Wireless LAN Modes........................................................................... 7
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration................................................. 8
Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows .................... 9
Driver installation for Windows 98....................................................... 9
Driver installation for Windows 2000................................................. 12
Driver installation for Windows ME.................................................... 15
Driver installation for Windows XP .................................................... 17
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 54M Wireless LAN Module. This high-speed Wireless
LAN Module provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The
Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can
share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires!
The Module is a network Module with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48
and 54 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11g draft standard. This Module
provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools
for the configuration of the Module. The tool, as well as the installation steps of
the plug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in
this document.
Features
The 54M Wireless LAN Module offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11g draft
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless
devices that support the standard. Features of the Module are:
Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standard
Using MiniPCI interface
Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP/WPA/WPA2 algorithm
Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
notebook
Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
Delivers data rate up to 54 Mbps
Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps rates
Provide Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility
The module uses external Antenna
Supports most popular operating systems
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
area.
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc
networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike
the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN contend
the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the
access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
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Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless
LAN computer to move through a building and still
be connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adapters
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
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Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows
The following sections cover Wireless LAN Module driver installation in the Windows
Operating Systems.
Note!
You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install
the drivers.
Driver installation for Windows 98
Follow the steps below to install the Wireless LAN Module drivers for Windows 98.
1. Insert driver CD-ROM and turn off your notebook.
2. Release the screws and open the miniPCI slot cover (It should located on the back
of your notebook) carefully.
3. Insert the miniPCI Wireless LAN Card to miniPCI slot of notebook securely. (Refer
to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
4. Turn on your notebook.
5. After Windows 98 detects the Wireless LAN Module, the Add New Hardware
Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
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6. h for
the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Searc
Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected7. . Inserts the driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.
The following screen app8. ears showing the driver search result. Click Next to
continue the installation.
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Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear to
inform you w
9. hen the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish the
installation.
The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation.
Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN Ut
10. ility will be
installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
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Note!
In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed
for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to
input the path to the files. F
ollow the instructions on your screen, and
then click OK to continue.
river installation for Windows 2000 D
Follow the steps below to install the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
000.
2. n the miniPCI slot cover (It should located on the back
3. to MiniPCI slot of notebook securely. (Refer
installation.)
5. Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation.
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1. Insert Driver CD-ROM and Turn off your notebook.
Release the screws and ope
of your notebook) carefully.
Insert the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card
to Chapter 2 – Hardware
4. Turn on your notebook
After Windows 2000 detects the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card, the
A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search6.
for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.
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7. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into
your CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.
8. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to
continue the installation.
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9. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue
10. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish
the installation.
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Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures at
Chapter 4.
Driver installation for Windows ME
Follow the steps below to install the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
ME.
1. Insert Driver CD-ROM and Turn off your notebook.
2. Release the screws and open the miniPCI slot cover (It should located on the back
of your notebook) carefully.
3. Insert the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card to MiniPCI slot of notebook securely. (Refer
to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
4. Turn on your notebook
5. After Windows ME detects the miniPCI Wireless LAN Card, the Add New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Next
to continue.
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6. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to your
hard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation has
finished. Click Finish to finish the installation.
7. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardware
setting up. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN
Utility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
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Note!
In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed
for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to
input the path to the files. Follow the instructions on your screen, and
then click OK to continue.
Driver installation for Windows XP
Follow the steps below to install the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
XP.
1. Insert the driver CD to your CD-ROM and turn off notebook.
2. Release the screws and open the miniPCI slot cover (It should located on the
back of your notebook) carefully.
3. Insert the MiniPCI Wireless LAN Card to miniPCI slot of notebook securely.
(Refer to Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
4. Turn on your notebook.
5. After Windows XP detects the miniPCI Wireless LAN Card, the Found New
Hardware Wizard window appears. Select Install the software automatically
[Recommended] and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click
Next to continue.
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6. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation.
7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finish
the installation
Then system will start to install Wireless utility automatically.