Abocom Systems WP2501 User Manual
Wireless 802.11b/g PCI card
User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
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 the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 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.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
CE Statement：
Hereby, AboCom, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirement and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Driective 1999/5/EC.
For product available in the USA/Canada 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
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 Wireless 802.11b/g PCI card 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 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 PCI Card into the 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. Yo u 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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on your company. To continue, click Next.
3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
4. Click Finish to complete the software installation.
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