Abocom Systems WMG2501 Users Manual

802.11g

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

CAUTION:

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users, and
The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,
digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no
longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

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 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.

LABELING REQUIREMENT FOR OEM INTEGRATOR:

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed
such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "Contains TX
FCC ID: MQ4WMG2501".

Note for Installation ( MQ4WMG2501 )

The attached antenna cable has to be connected on the port shown below for Tx/Rx.

Port for Tx/Rx

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

INSTALL THE DEVICE ..............................................................................................3

INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY............................................................................3

Verify Device Installation..........................................................................5

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

ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY..............................................................6

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

MAIN TAB............................................................................................................10

PROFILE MANAGER TAB.......................................................................................12

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

INFO TAB .............................................................................................................19

ABOUT TAB..........................................................................................................20

UNINSTALLATION.............................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION

The 802.11g Wireless LAN 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

Install the device

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,
you may have to use the mounting screw to have the card
screwed securely in place.

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.

Install the Driver & Utility

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.

6. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to
complete the software installation.

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