Wireless Network Adapter User`s Manual
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1. Page 22 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual remove the adapter and do the following Uninstall the driver software from your PC Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 2 I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 3 What should I do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before sett2. Page 4 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following PWR ON Green Indicates the Adapter is ready Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data 2 2 PCI adapter Figure 2 2 The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection tLnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data 2 3 USB adapter The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Page 5 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 2 3 Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter 3 1 Install Driver and Utility Insert the Driver and Utility CD ROM into the CD ROM driver Macromedia Flash Player 8 Sele L amp E EAM AES FSH a f F i F F Ea i i me Install Manual Acrobat Reader Install Program Figure 2 1 Click Install Program on the Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen Page 6 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless USB utility 1 01 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Wireless USB utility 1_01 The InstallShield Wizard
3. Choose the Authorization modes and Encryption modes in the drop down box If the wireless network uses a Passphrase enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field If the wireless network uses a WEP key enter the WEP key in the Key field Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen 4 3 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles Page 15 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Client Configuration Utility IOl x Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Auto Link Admin About Click Import Profiles button and select the file from which you want to import the profile Click Export Profiles button and select the file where you want to save the profiles All profiles shown in Frofile Manager page will be saved to the selected source Export Profiles Radio Off AlttF 2 OK Cancel Figure 4 4 Export Profile To save the profile s in a different location click the Export Profile button On the screen that appear direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button Page 16 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual My Pictures nave as type cfg Files cfg Cancel Figure 4 5 2 Import profile Click the Import Profile button to imp
4. click Next button Page 21 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Profile Hame netcore Network SSID netcore Network Type Infrastructure Channel Auto Select Security Security Off Authentication Open System Power Mode Continuous Access Radio Preamble Auto Transmit Data Aate Auto Fragmentation Threshold 2346 ATS Threshold 2347 Cancel Figure 4 12 The Complete Screen will appear Click Finish button You have successfully created a connection profile Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter Read the descriptions below to solve your problems 1 The Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter does not work properly Reinsert the Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter into your PC s PCI slot Cardbus slot USB slot Right click on My Computer and select Properties Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter You will find the Adapter if it is installed successfully If you see the yellow exclamation mark the resources are conflicting You will see the status of the Adapter If there is a yellow question mark please check the following Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ Interrupt ReQuest a hardware interrupt on a PC Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps
5. the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop down menu Click the Next button Page 19 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Network Info 3 x Please enter the network information Profile Name Jnetoore Hetwork SSID Jnetoore Network Type When starting 4dHoc network Wireless Mode 502 11g Prefer Channel Auto Select 4 Back Cancel Figure 4 9 Infrastructure Mode If you choose Infrastructure Mode click the Next button Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Encryotion Method WEP Key Setting f Key 7 is not set f Key Zis not set f Key is not set f Key 4 is not set ontigure WEP keys Back Cancel Page 20 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4 10 The Security screen Figure 6 10 will appear Choose the Authentication Mode and Encryption Method from the drop down menu To use WEP encryption recommended to increase network security select 64 bits or 128 bits WEP from the drop down menu and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key Then click Next button Protocol Eo E k Please enter the wireless settings Use below settings Power save Mode Continuous ACCESS Preamble 602 176 Auto Tiranemit Aate Auto r Fragment Threshold 9746 AlSVETS Threshold EEEF E Back Cancel Figure 4 11 The Protocol screen will appear Select do not change settings then
6. will install Wireless USB utility WOT on your computer To continue click Nest Figure 2 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps and click Finish when Bone Wireless USB utility 1 01 InstallShield Wizard i E InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successtully installed Wireless USB utility 1 01 Click Finish to esit the wizard 4 Back Cancel Figure 2 3 Now turn off your PC or notebook Page 7 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3 2 Install Adapter 3 2 1 Cardbus Adapter Power on your notebook let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot Figure 3 1 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically Page 8 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for O02 1196 Wireless LON Client Adapter USB If your hardware came with an installation CD lt o floppy disk insert it now What do vou want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue Figure 3 2 3 2 2 PCI Adapter Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard Slide the PCI Adapter i
7. 4 NCU DMM AOE ck yet sere S EESEL EAEN OE NE A ees 15 A Prole Manager ararnar E T A tei ad aaleaha cas 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting s ssss2suunusuununnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 APPENDIX A SpecificatiOnS ssss 23 Page 2 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Welcome The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32 bit Cardbus PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs The Adapter can be used in Ad Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer to peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network The Wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter connects you with 802 11g networks at up to an incredible 54Mbps And for added versatility it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps 802 11b products found in homes businesses and public wireless hotspots around the country And in either mode your wireless communications are protected by industrial strength WPA so your data stays secure 1 2 About This Guide This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter to get your network started accessing the Internet It will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to in
8. IF Status io Connection DHCF Option m Hetwork SSID ite beac in Subnet Mask lefault Gateway Hetwork Type Hetwork SSID Security Link Speed Channel Performance Current Tx Rate Current Rx Rate 6 3 Kbps 9 9 Ebps 3 2 Kbps 5 0 Kbps bps O bps Madig ST LARTE Cancel Figure 4 1 Click the Site Survey tab then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless networks Page 11 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Client Configuration Utility i Ioj x Advanced Auto Link Admin About Hetwork Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statisties Hetworks Filter J Display Feer To Peer stations Jw Display 802 112 Access Points Display 802 ila Access Points W Display 802 116 Access Foints Hetwork SSID WAC Address Sec HMM CH Si He Wireless AP Router 00 E0 4C 81 Enable N lio 758 Filter Refresh Associate Radio Off Alt F2 OK Cancel Figure 4 2 To connect to one of the networks on the list select the wireless network and click Associate button Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information search for available wireless networks or create profiles that hold different configuration settings You can double click the icon on your system desktop start it Another way to start the Confi
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10. dicate important information contains related information corresponds to a topic O Necessary steps actions or messages should not be ignored 1 3 Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher Page 3 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 1 4 Contents of Package Wireless network Cardbus PCI USB adapter Manual Drivers and Utility on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller 1 5 Before you begin You must have at least the following A laptop computer desktop PC with an available 32 bit Cardbus PCI slot At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP A CD ROM Drive Cardbus PCI USB controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer A 802 11g or 802 11b Access Point for infrastructure Mode or another 802 11g or 802 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer networking mode Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The wireless Cardbus PCI USB Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802 11g standard It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 2 1 Cardbus adapter Figure 2 1
11. guration Utility is to click on Start gt Programs gt Wireless Client Configuration Utility gt WirelessCfg If you are using Windows XP you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the Wireless Client Configuration Page 12 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4 1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information Internet Protocol TCP IP Wireless Client Configuration Utility IO x Advanced Auto Link Admin About Hetwork Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Signal Strength Internet Frotocol TCF IF DHEP Option Disable IP Address jige 1B8 1 22 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway jia 168 72 10 Link Information Status Connected Network SSID Fireless AP Router Hetwork Type Infrastructure Network BSSIT Joo Fo 4C 31 56 Dil security WEF Link Speed E4 Mbps Channel 10 2 457 GHz Current Tx Rate O bps Current Kx Rate O bps 9 3 Kbps T 4 Kbps 4 7 Kbps 3 7 Kbps bps bps Radio Off AlttF 2 OK Cancel Figure 4 1 Link Information Status The status of the wireless network connection Network SSID The unique name of the wireless network Network Type The mode of the wireless network currently in use Network BSSID The MAC address of the wireless network s access point Security The status of the encryption security feature Link Speed T
12. he data transfer rate of the current connection Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Internet Protocol TCP IP DHCP Option The status of the DHCP client IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter Page 13 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4 2 Site Survey The Site Survey tab displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection Wireless Client Configuration Utility Ioj x Advanced Auto Link Admin About Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Hetworks Filter M Display Peer To Feer stations MW Display 802 ilg Access Foints Display 802 lla Access Points Jf Display 807 11b Access Foints MAC Address PE CH Si e e Eouter 00 E0 4C 81 86 01 Enable n Filter Retresh Associate Radio Off AlttF 2 OK Cancel Figure 4 2 The section of the window displays the Available Networks Highlight the network to which you wish to connect Click on the Associate button Page 14 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Configure Network X Security Authentication Mode Open System Encryption Method WEF Key Setting Select Key 1 as Transmit Key Key 2 is not set Key 3 is not se Key 4 is not set Configure WEF keys o Figure 4 3
13. ing up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point APPENDIX A Specifications Standards IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b Modulation 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 802 11g OFDM Channels 11 Channels USA 13 Channels Europe Page 23 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 14 Channels Japan Network Protocol TCP IP IPX NDIS 4 NDIS 5 NDIS 5 1 NetBEUI Interface Cardbus PCI Transmit Power 15 dBm Sensitivity 80 dBm LED PWR LNK ACT WEP Key Bits 64 Bit and 128 Bit Dimensions Cardbus 118 3x5x54 5mm PCI 120x40mm Non Bracket USB 85 5x28x10mm Unit Weight Cardbus 55g PCI 50g USB 15g Power Cardbus 3 3V PCI 5V USB 5V Certifications FCC CE Operating Temp OOC to 40 C Storage Temp 200C to 7 09 C Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing Page 24 of 24
14. nto the PCI slot Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot s contacts You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in after the adapter is firmly in place secure its fastening tab to your PC s chassis with a mounting screw Then close your PC Attach the external antenna to the adapter s antenna port Power on the PC Page 9 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3 3 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically 3 2 3 USB Adapter Power on your PC let the operating system boot up completely and log in as needed Hold the adapter and insert it into a USB slot If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays choose install the software automatically Recommended and click Next button The driver will be installed automatically Figure 3 4 You have now completed the driver and hardware installation for the Adapter Page 10 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3 3 Configuration your wireless adapter The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen will appear automatically Wireless Client Configuration Utility iol x Advanced Auto Link Admin About Hetwork Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics select Profile Slenal Strength l Link Information Internet Protocol ICF
15. ort a profile that has been saved in another location From the screen that appears select the appropriate file and click the Open button Look ir E My Documents Fi E My Pictures Files of type cfg Files cfg Cancel Open as read only E Figure 4 6 Page 17 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4 4 Profile Manager Wireless Client Configuration Utility tireless AP Router default Default tireless AP Router tireless AF Rowter Tafrestrectwre i me SOS S u Figure 4 7 On the Profile Manager tab click the Create button to create a new profile Page 18 of 24 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Please enter the network information Profile Hame netcore Metwork SSID netcore Network Type Wireless Mode 4 Back Cancel Figure 4 8 When the Network Info screen appears Figure 6 8 enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Choose the Ad Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other Click the Next button to continue or the Back button to return to the previous screen Ad Hoc Mode If you choose Ad Hoc Mode select the Wireless Mode from the drop down menu Then select
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