Abocom Systems WM3210 Users Manual

802.11 a/b/g

Wireless LAN 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 interfaerence 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, 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 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: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor
environment only.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC compliance

requirement of the end prouduct 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. Operationis 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: MQ4WM3210 ".
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.

Note: This module has two antenna connectors with receiver diversity function.
Only 1 antenna will be attached in CON2 port for transmission/receiving mode
in both 2.4GHz/5GHz frequency.

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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......................................................................................4

Device Installation Verification.................................................................6

CONFIGURATION................................................................................................7

ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY..............................................................8

PROFILE TAB..........................................................................................................8

LINK STATUS........................................................................................................13

SITE SURVEY........................................................................................................13

STATISTICS...........................................................................................................15

ADVANCED .......................................................................................................... 15

ABOUT .................................................................................................................16

UNINSTALLATION.............................................................................................18

INTRODUCTION

The 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN 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 PCI, you can share file s
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.

Note for Windows 98 users:

Before installation of the device, make sure you have your operating
system CD-ROM at hand. You may be asked to insert the OS CD-ROM
in order to download specific drivers.

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