Abocom Systems WM2504 User Manual

802.11b/g

Wireless Mini PCI Card

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM
integrator is still responsible for the FCC compliance requirement of the end
product, which integrates this module. 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be
maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated
into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In
the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at
least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and
operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure
guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to
also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of
the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is
required to be available in the users manual: 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. LABEL OF
THE END PRODUCT: The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with
the following " Contains TX FCC ID: MQ4WM2504 ". If the size of the end product is
larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be
available on the label: 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.

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 ............................................................................................................10

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

ADVANCED TAB ...................................................................................................18

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION

The 802.11b/g Wireless Mini PCI Card 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’s
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.

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 Wireless Mini PCI Card 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 your

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 Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System (Æ
Hardware) Æ Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If
the 802.11b/g Wireless Mini PCI Card is listed, it means that your

device is properly installed and enabled.

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