ZyXEL Communications NWD672NU Wireless N Dual-band WLAN Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual User s manual

ZyXEL Communications Corporation Wireless N Dual-band WLAN Mini-PCI Adapter User s manual

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ZyXEL
NWD672NU
Wireless N Dual-band WLAN Mini-PCI Adapter
User’s Manual
Release 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.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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 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 a minimum distance
of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users, and
2) 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 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.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
Additional Information that Must be Provided to OEM Integrators:
The end user should NOT be provided any instructions on how to remove or install
the device.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, and similar
equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the
following: "Contains TX FCC ID: I88NWD672NU
Manual Information To the End User
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 user’s manual of the end
product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
show in this manual.
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注意 !
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現
有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受
合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變
更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，
應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作
業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射
性電機設備之干擾。
在5.25GHz-5.35GHz頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。
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About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless LAN Module. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
l Product description and features.
l Software installation procedure for certification use
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Table of Contents
About this manual .................................................. iv
Chapter 1 - Introduction.......................................... 1
Features .................................................................................. 1
What is Wireless LAN?............................................................. 2
Wireless LAN Modes................................................................ 2
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration...................................... 3
Chapter 2 – Driver Installation for Windows ........... 4
Driver installation for Windows XP ........................................... 4
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
The ZyXEL NWD672NU which is based on the AR9160+ AR9106, is a 802.11a/b/g/n wireless embedded
Mini-PCI module for AP/ Router + AP. NWD672NU will be a RF module of AP board. It has greater
throughput at longer range. The NWD672NU is a green product.
Features
• Embedded to any AP with Mini-PCI typeⅢ-A slot.
• IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n compatible.
• Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the desktop.
• Delivers data rate up to 300Mbps in N mode
• 802.11g: Dynamically shifts between 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps network speed, based
on signal strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection.*
• 802.11b: Dynamically shifts between 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps network speed, based on signal
strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection.
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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:
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.
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
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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
* You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install
the drivers.
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.

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