Abocom Systems WMG2502 Users Manual

MINI PCI

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 interface, and

2) This device must accept any interface received, including interface 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 distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

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.

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.

End Product Labeling:

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: MQ4WMG2502”.

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 MINI PCI 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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