Abocom Systems WG2100 User manual

802.11 b/g MII Module

User’s Manual

REGULATORY STATEMENTS

FCC Certification

The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment.

Part15, Class B

This device complies with Part 15 of 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. 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 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 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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

3. For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................1

WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS ...............................................................................1

The Peer-to-Peer Network......................................................................... 1

The Access Point Network........................................................................2

INSTALLATION....................................................................................................3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................3

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................................3

Device Installation Verification.................................................................5

CONFIGURATION................................................................................................6

ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY..............................................................7

EASY CONFIG.........................................................................................................7

MAIN TAB............................................................................................................11

PROFILE TAB........................................................................................................13

ADVANCED TAB................................................................................................... 19

INFO TAB .............................................................................................................20

ABOUT TAB..........................................................................................................21

UNINSTALLATION.............................................................................................22

INTRODUCTION

The 802.11b/g MII Module is a device that allows you connect your computer to a wireless local area network (LAN). A wireless LAN allows your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data without physically attaching to the network. The wireless protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies.

This card also allows you to take full advantage of your computer mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. It even allows you to place your system in locations where cabling is impossible. Modifying and augmenting networks has never been so easy.

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Wireless Network Options

The Peer-to-Peer Network

This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless Mini PCI, you can share files and printers between each PC and laptop.

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You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN.

The Access Point Network

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.

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INSTALLATION

Hardware Installation

1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot

cover from the computer.

2. Carefully slide the MII Module into the Mini PCI slot. Push evenly

and slowly and ensure it is properly seated.

3. After the device has been connected to your computer, turn on you r

computer. Windows will detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files needed for networking.

Software Installation

1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

If the CD-ROM is not launched automatically, go to your CD-ROM drive (e.g. drive D) and double-click on Setup.exe.

2. The main screen of the CD-ROM opens. Click Install Driver & Utility to start the installation.

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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

4. Click Finish to complete the software installation.

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Device Installation Verification

To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start  Settings  Control Panel  System ( Hardware)  Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If the 802.11b/g MII Module is listed, it means that your device is properly installed and enabled.

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