StarTech.com PCI555WG - Network adapter - PCI - 802.11b, 802.11g
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1. 92 dBm Operating Temperature 32 131 F 0 55 C Maximum humidity 95 non condensing Dimensions 0 75 x 5 0 x 4 76 19 x 127 x 121 mm Hx Wx D 13 Technical Support The following technical resources are available for this StarTech com product On line help We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site To access this page click the Tech Support link on our homepage www startech com In the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this product Knowledge Base This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using key words that describe the product and your issue FAQ This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers Downloads This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can find the latest drivers for this product Call StarTech com tech support for help USA Canada 1 800 265 1844 UK Ireland Europe 00 800 7827 8324 Support hours Monday to Friday 8 30AM to 6 00PM EST except holidays Warranty Information This product is backed by a one year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only2. 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech com Wireless 802 11g PCI network card This network card will allow you to connect to routers access points and other devices that comply with the 802 11g wireless standard at blistering speeds of up to 54 Mbps This card is also backward compatible with the 802 11b standard and supports security protocols such as 64 and 128 bit WEP WPA AES and IEEE 802 1x Features High speed wireless data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps 802 11g or 11 Mbps 802 11b e Supports automatic transfer speed fallback so that connections are always as fast and stable as possible Advanced security features including support for 64 and 128 bit WEP encryption WPA TKIP with IEEE 802 1x and AES The detachable antenna with cable allows for placement that achieves the best possible reception Before You Begin To make the installation and setup of the network card as easy as possible please review this section carefully before attempting installation System Requirements e An IBM compatible computer running Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP An available PCI expansion slot CD ROM or other compatible optical drive for software installation WARNING PCI expansion cards like all computer equipment can be severely damaged by static electricity Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching the network card StarTech com recommends the use of an anti static strap
3. BURST Enabling this option may improve the transmission throughput of the card B G Protection If your network is a mixed 802 11b g environment this feature can reduce the frequency of data collisions between the card and devices operating in a different mode Performance is slightly reduced when this feature is enabled Auto The PCI555WG automatically enables protection based on the status of the network recommended On The PCI555WG will always enable protection regardless of network status Off The PCI555WG will never use protection ADHOC OFDM If you have configured the card to work in Ad Hoc mode it will automatically default to 802 11b speeds as required by protocol standards To override this setting and allow speeds up to 54 Mbps 802 11g enable this checkbox Note This only affects performance when the card is used in an Ad Hoc connection Tx Rate Auto The card will automatically choose the highest possible transmission throughput speed based on the signal quality and capabilities of other devices in the connection The PCI555WG has the capability to increase or decrease throughput as the environment changes i e interference This setting is highly 10 recommended 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps Forces the card to use only the transmission speed selected If Wireless Mode is set to 802 11 B only the only speeds available for this setting will be 1 2 5 5 11Mbps Note that the ability to make a successf
4. when installing when installing any computer equipment If an anti static strap is unavailable discharge yourself of any static electricity buildup by touching a large grounded metal surface such as the computer case for several seconds Also be careful to handle the network card only by its edges and not the gold connectors Contents e 1 x PCI555WG Wireless PCI network card 1 x Detached dipole antenna 1 x Software CD drivers and utilities e 1 x Manual Installation This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related software Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the order listed Installing the Card 1 Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded 2 Remove the cover of your system see your computer s user manual for details if necessary and gently turn your computer onto its side 3 Locate an available PCI slot usually white in color and remove the metal plate that covers the rear bracket You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step Retain this screw You will need it to secure the card later 4 Gently insert the card into the empty slot making sure it is firmly seated 5 Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3 Installing the Driver and Configuration Utility NOTE The following images and procedures relate to the Windows XP installation of the PCI555WG The installation for other version
5. you use the Configuration Utility that came with the PCI555WG To use the Configuration Utility select Oi it when prompted default and choose OK Ue raa P Zeno Cangri NOTE The selection you make at this point is permanent If you wish to change your selection later you will need to uninstall the Configuration Utility and re install it to make the choice again To uninstall the Configuration Utility go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs highlight the Configuration Utility from the program list and click Remove Once the uninstall is complete repeat steps 3 through 9 above 11 If you elected to use the PCI555WG s software to manage your connection the Configuration Utility window will open See the next section for information on configuring the PCI555WG for your site If you want to configure the card later choose OK PAET C V 4 24PM Configuring the Card The System Tray The installation program installed a Configuration Utility that loads automatically when Windows starts You can use this utility to configure the network card after installation and whenever you want to make changes to the way the card is configured The program appears in the System Tray near the clock To access the utility at any time right click the icon once and choose Launch Config Utilities from the menu If you have just completed the driver installation and did not close the window the Configuration Utility RT2
6. 500 window will still be on the screen NOTE Configuring the PCI555WG will require familiarity with several network related settings Depending on how other wireless devices are configured on your network you may need to consult the User Guide for your wireless router or access point or your System Administrator for site specific information to configure the network card Site Survey When you start the configuration utility it will scan the surrounding area to find available network devices such as routers and access points It will list all of the devices within the range of the network card and automatically attempt to connect to the device with the strongest signal You have three options from the Site Survey screen ni m m t emm immi Rt 2 8 TILIA i ir Web Sa x I ae m m LEE Fue La ama merg nt Shame Hai Available Networks The grid in center of the window will show the name and particulars of the available wireless networks within the range of the card including SSID BSSID Signal Strength Channel Encryption Authentication and Network Type Rescan This will refresh the information on nearby wireless networks displayed in the Available Networks window Connect Allows you to connect to the network device highlighted in the Available Networks window Add to Profile Adds the network highlighted in the Available Networks window to the Profiles list see below Profile This area provides a
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8. WIRELESS CARD Wireless 802 11g PCI Network Card PCI555WG Instruction Guide Actual product may vary from photo StarTech com P The Professionals Source For Hard to Find Computer Parts FCC COMPLIANCE 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 or more 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 This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 8 inches 20cm spacing must be provided between co
9. ay be an environmental issue distance interference that is compromising the connection Solution 1 Go to the Statistics tab of the Configuration Utility If a signal is present but extremely low try reorienting the antenna of the PCI555WG or decrease the distance between the antenna and the access device to improve the signal strength 2 If there is a great deal of potential interference causing material between the antenna and access device electrical cables heavy machinery solid walls you may wish to relocate the computer or access device 3 Ensure that the Tx Rate is set to Auto on the Advance tab in the Configuration Utility so that the card will negotiate the best possible Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution 11 connection given your environment 4 If no signal is present adjust your encryption authentication and other settings to match your network The card connects to my wireless access device and network but I cannot see or browse other computers on my network or access the Internet There may be software i e firewall that is interfering with the operation of the PCI555WG 1 Disable the Windows XP firewall if applicable Double click the icon for your wireless network connection in the System Tray next to the clock Click the Advanced tab If the checkbox next to Protect my computer and network under the Internet Connection Firewall menu is enabled uncheck it 2 Disable or
10. ent settings This section will allow you to configure the network card to the settings of the network or networks you wish to use When you choose Add or Edit from the X Profile tab of the configuration utility you sien rarer at nr will be presented to the following menu System Configuration Tab Profile Name A short nickname that will inia allow you to recognize which network the profile is configured for SSID Short for Service Set Identifier this is BIS Timani the name that a wireless access point or router broadcasts so that it can be recognized by other devices It also allows for more than one wireless network to be installed in a single location without confusion The SSID is set on the access device and cannot be changed through the PCI555WG To add a network to the profile use can use 6 the drop down menu to choose its SSID from the list of available devices Power Saving Mode This option manages the power consumption of the PCI555WG CAM Constantly Awake Mode Does not restrict the power use of the network card Power Saving Mode Automatically reduces the power used by the network card when it is not in use CAM When AC Power sets the computer to use the CAM setting when connected to a power outlet Network Type Allows you to choose between two different configurations depending on the hardware in your network Infrastructure Requires an 802 11b g router or access point to be present this is the m
11. er value indicates a stronger signal and may improve transmission rates and throughput You can use this measurement to help you find the best possible location for the PCI555WG s antenna Noise A relative measurement of the interference the PCI555WG is receiving from the outside environment Statistics This tab displays transmit and receive statistics for the current wireless connection You can return all of the values to zero by clicking Reset Counter Advance This tab allows you to further optimize the settings of the PCI555WG for your ur im ESPA pany fn E im environment A kJ NOTE Use caution when changing these EET settings While adjusting these settings EEE ST from their default values may allow you to aa ile aial improve the performance of your Poem Pomel anit CR Ere connection with the PCI555WG they may aenea impair or disable the connection under some circumstances If you are unsure as to whether a setting applies to you contact your System Administrator fer m Wireless Mode 802 11 B G mix Assumes that both B 802 11b and 802 11g devices exist on the network default When selected this allows the PCI555WG to connect to tmar M i umm ni 802 11g devices if present at speeds of up to 54 Mbps This is the recommended setting 802 11 B only If you are certain you will be connecting only to 802 11b devices a e you can select this option to force the card to 802 11b only mode rx Tx
12. mputer mounted antenna and person s body excluding extremities of hands wrist and feet during wireless modes of operation 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 8 inches 20cm during normal operation The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter R amp TTE COMPLIANCE This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 SAFETY This equipment is designed with the u
13. n easy way to manage the wireless networks that you access frequently The Profiles List appears as a grid in the center of the window and shows general information about networks saved in the profiles list Profile Name SSID Channel Authentication Encryption and Network Type From this screen you have four choices that can be used by highlighting a profile on the Profiles List and clicking the appropriate button Add Delete Edit and Activate Add Create a new profile for a wireless network Delete Remove the highlighted profile from the Profiles List Edit Configure the highlighted profile See additional information under Configuring a Profile below Activate Make the highlighted profile the network that the wireless card will use This is the same as choosing Connect from the Site Survey menu Note Only one wireless connection can be active at any one time Configuring a Profile Often wireless networks use a number of settings to configure how devices like the PCI555WG connect to their resources You will not be able to connect to a wireless network unless the configuration settings for the network card match the settings of the wireless access device usually a wireless router or access point Unless the network you wish to access uses a completely open configuration no security or encryption you will need to configure a profile for it This is also useful if you move between multiple sites or networks that use differ
14. ost popular configuration type for most situations Ad Hoc Allows you to connect to another wireless computer or similar device without the use of a router or access point Transmit Power Reduces the amount of power that the PCI555WG uses to send information to other devices on the network This does not need to be adjusted in most situations and can affect the data transfer performance of the card in some environments 11B Preamble Type Used only when the Ad Hoc network type is selected and adjusts the length of the CRC block Auto Adjusts the preamble setting to whatever the remote device is configured to use recommended Long Forces the card to use the long preamble setting regardless of the configuration of other devices RTS Threshold Sets the minimum packet sized required for the PCI555WG to send a Request to Send RTS For packets smaller than the threshold size the packets will be transmitted directly to the wireless network adjustable between 0 and 2312 bytes default setting recommended Fragment Threshold Sets the maximum packet size that the PCI555WG will use to send information to the wireless network High values may decrease errors but slightly reduce information transfer rates adjustable i ch between 256 to 3212 bytes default setting recommended mmm DA Channel Used only when the Ad Hoc network type is selected and changes the v mai Lm channel the PCI555WG uses to connect to other de
15. s of Windows is similar 1 After the network card has been physically installed start the computer 2 When Windows loads it will detect that new hardware has been installed and may display the Found New Hardware Wizard Choose the Cancel option 3 Insert the software disc that came with the network card into your computer s CD ROM drive 4 Go to My Computer located on the desktop or on the Start menu Double click the CD icon for your CD ROM Double click the Setup icon The installation program LG KA HU lo etaim i will start 5 Click Easy Install or Next to continue 6 The installation program will copy files to the computer Wait for the process to finish 7 If at any time you receive a warning about unsigned software choose Continue Anyway when prompted 8 The installation program will ask you to choose your country channel The default option is United States of America 1 11 Choose another option only if you are located in a region outside the United States or Canada Click Next 9 Click Finish to complete the installation 4 10 At this time you will be prompted to selected between rum two options Use RT2500 Configuration Utility or Use LL Windows XP Zero Configuration If you select Use Windows XP Zero Configuration you will have to use the Us RTZ Lanlguaee Lily Windows Network Settings to configure the PCI555WG In order to access all the features of the card it is strongly recommended that
16. tmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU COUNTRIES INTENDED FOR USE The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden and the United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU COUNTRIES NOT INTENDED FOR USE None Table of Contents Introductiofi 1 5 Grene fans coins bm iel i mi atin l tlaste tali le t rje i 2 Installation evel e RE uEeIePN IURE RE Wet eles Tb aw Seed EE 3 Installing the Cardi gos ARIA a n EIE 3 Installing the Driver and Configuration Utility sse 3 Configuring the Card icc cidiri eee pup had eR pe 4 Other Settings and Features vvrrreeeeereennneeeeee 8 Troubleshooting 0 cece cece eee eee Hh Hh 10 Specifications aise sis vatti areen me Tete aie engl ave E PR ni Salas ay n 12 Technical Support nnevrerreneeeernneeeeeeeeneneeeee 13 Warranty Information vvrreeeeeernreeeeeeeeneneeeee 13
17. ul connection at a particular speed is affected by both distance and environmental interference If you select a value that is too high for the current environment and location the wireless connection may be intermittent or fail Turn Off RF Button When clicked this will temporarily disable the wireless connection Click again to re enable the PCI555WG Once you have finished adjusting your settings click Apply to enable them Note this may cause a short disruption with your wireless connection as the card re connects to the access device using the new settings About This tab displays general information about drivers and software you installed with the R PCI555WG and well as information about S m the card including EEPROM version and j aiaga XS aik linke Rx ad ils aded MAC address deu EA b ZY T h i sind he NELLI Troubleshooting This section addresses common problems with wireless connections Please examine this section and attempt the solutions offered before contacting technical support Given the complexity of some wireless networks you may want to get assistance from your System Administrator or other professional if you encounter difficulties achieving a stable secure wireless connection Problem I cannot connect to my wireless network Cause Your security and or encryption settings may not match those of the wireless access device router access point to which you are trying to connect or there m
18. uninstall any third party firewall software 3 Verify that the properties protocols etc for the wireless network connection are configured properly My wireless connection works but it seems slow There is interference or a settings problem that is limiting the speed of the connection 1 If there is a great deal of potential interference causing material between the antenna and access device electrical cables heavy machinery solid walls you may wish to relocate the computer or access device 2 Ensure that the Tx Rate is set to Auto on the Advance tab in the Configuration Utility so that the card will negotiate the best possible connection given your environment 3 Ensure that 802 11 B G mix is selected for Wireless Mode under the Advance tab of the Configuration Utility 4 Enable the checkbox next to Tx Burst on the Advance tab in the Configuration Utility 12 Specifications Interface 32 bit QbitPCD o Frequency Band 2 3000 2 4835GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Modulation OFDM with BPSK QPSK 160AM 64QAM 11g BPSK QPSK CCK 11b Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 5 5 2 1 Mbps Supports auto fallback 64 128 bit WEP WPA AES 802 1x Antenna Detached external dipole antenna RP SMA connector cable length 37 inches 94 cm OS Support Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP LED Indicators Tx Rx Link Receive Sensitivity 54 Mbps OFDM 10 PER 70 dBm 11 Mbps CCK 8 PER 86 dBm 1 Mbps BPSK 8 PER
19. value 0123456aef or test1 are examples of valid keys 128 bit 26 digit hexadecimal value from A F a f and 0 9 ranges OR a 13 digit ASCII text value 01234567890123456789abcdef or administrator are examples of valid keys Other Settings and Features The Configuration Utility allows you to access other features of the PCI555WG and monitor the performance of your wireless connection You have used the Profile and Site Survey features of the Utility to setup and configure the card This section describes the features available on the other tabs of the Configuration Utility Link Status Status Displays the SSID and MAC address i cil of the wireless access device the PCI555 WG amp im e m i is connected to DERREN Current Channel Displays the RF channel number and frequency of the active ii et la MO heus I connection fenus fifi k i Current Tx Rate Displays the highest ue kam possible transmission rate for the active mI Fa wireless connection maximum of 54 Mbps Bann Lei Throughput Kbits sec Displays the speed of data transmitted and received Bap Link Quality A visual indication of the quality of the connection between the PCI555WG and the wireless device higher values represent a better connection dBm Converts the signal strength of the current connection into a dBm measurement Signal Strength Shows the relative signal strength of the signal being received by the card A high
20. vices Authentication vs Security Tab Authentication Type This setting must match the configuration of the wireless network to which you are connecting None No authentication is needed Shared Only wireless devices using a VON shared key are allowed to connect to the network WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Designed for businesses that use a Radius server for client authentication a WPA enabled router or access point and ames WPA enabled clients Once Film Fem x enabled all wireless clients must use WPA to access the network The data is encrypted from point to point using the TKIP or AES protocols It reguires that 802 1x settings be entered click 802 1x Setting to enter the reguired security details WPA PSK Variant of WPA Designed for small home business users that do not use specialized network authentication servers When a passcode called a Pre Shared Key PSK is entered and enabled on the wireless access point or router devices that do not have the passcode cannot connect to the network The data is encrypted from point to point using the TKIP or AES protocols NOTE To use WPA or WPA PSK you must be running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher and have the Windows XP Support Patch for Wi Fi Protected Access installed If you are unsure whether you have these programs installed on your computer g0 to http windowsupdate microsoft com or contact your System Administrator for assistance LEAP Light
21. weight Extensible Authentication Protocol This is a proprietary authentication encryption protocol designed by Cisco Systems and is used in some of their access devices Encryption Type This setting configures how the PCI555WG protects data sent and received between the computer and other wireless devices This setting must match the configuration of the wireless network to which you are connecting NOTE Not all wireless devices support all of the protocols available on the PCI555WG None Data is unencrypted Not recommended WEP Stands for Wired Equivalent Protocol can be configured for 64 or 128 bit levels of encryption Also requires that one or more keys be configured see below TKIP Stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol changes the encryption key automatically every 10 000 packets AES Stands for Advanced Encryption Protocol an advanced level of 128 bit encryption defined by the IEEE 802 11i standard WPA Pre Shared Key Used when WPA PSK is selected as the Authentication Type This passcode can be from 8 to 64 characters in length and can be comprised of letters or numbers and must be the same as other devices on the wireless network WEP Key Key1 Key4 Used when WEP is selected as the Encryption Type At least one value must be supplied the default key is selected by clicking the button next to the 8 text box 64 bit 10 digit hexadecimal value from A F a f and 0 9 ranges OR a 5 digit ASCII text
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