Accton Technology WN4201B-18 User Manual

11g Wireless PCI Adapter

User’s Manual

11g Wireless PCI Adapter

WN4201B-18 E082003-R01

Contents

Introduction 1

Features 1 Applications 1 Package Checklist 1

Hardware Description 2

LED Indicators 2 Antenna 3

How to Install and position the remote antenna 3

Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 5

Network Configuration and Planning 16

Network Topologies 16

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 16 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 17

Troubleshooting 18

Customer Support 19

Compliances 20

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 20 CSA Statement (Canada) 20 CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) 21

Specifications 22

Contents

Introduction

The 11g Wireless PCI adapter is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support multiple applications. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install the access point or wireless router and configure your wireless adapter in your PC, and your home is connected.

Features

• Up to 54 Mbps data rate

• Wireless connection without hassles and cost of cabling

• Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs

• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and

easily

• Device and the driver are pre-installed in your system

• Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment

• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides robust,

wireless connection

• Enhances your network security with WEP and WPA encryption

Applications

The 11g Wireless PCI adapter offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications such as:

• Remote access to corporate network information

Email, file transfer, and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments

Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

• SOHO users

SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network

Package Checklist

The 11g Wireless PCI Adapter package includes:

• One external antenna with attached cable and wall mounting kit

• One Quick Installation Guide

Hardware Description

The 11g Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11g specifications and certified by Wi-Fi.

LED Indicators

There are two status LED indicators on the adapter, as described in the following figure

and table.

Activity

Power/Link

Antenna Connector

LED Status Description

Power/Link On Indicates a valid connection.

Flashing Indicates that the adapter is scanning for available

Activity Flashing Indicates that the adapter is transmitting or receiving packets.

networks.

Antenna

The 11g Wireless PCI Adapter comes with one external antenna.

Adjustable Panel

Antenna

Connector

Front view of the remote antenna

How to Install and position the remote antenna

• Screw the antenna to the antenna connector located on the back of your desktop

Antenna Connector on the adapter

Antenna Connector

• Place the antenna on the desktop PC, table, or mount it on the wall, to get better data transmission and reception

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Keep the antenna patch facing toward your Access Point (AP) or Wireless Broadband Router

Access Point or Wireless Broadband Router

Note:

A clear and open area provides better wireless performance. Performance may be affected by the interference of microwave ovens and 2.4GHz cordless phones.

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