Advantech EKI6323AG User Manual

WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module

CM9

OEM Installation Manual

(The module is sold only to the OEM integrators & the

manual is valid only for the OEM manufactures)

Version: 1.0

March 2004

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.

Windows

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98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp.

Pentium is trademark of Intel.

All copyright reserved.

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: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded

interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This module is restricted to mobile configuration. To comply with FCC RF exposure

compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to

provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This

transmitter module must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter

1. Introduction

1.1 The WLAN 802.11a+b+g mini-PCI Module

Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module that provides the

easiest way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in

the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

System Requirements

 A laptop PC contains:

- 32 MB memory or greater

- 300 MHz processor or higher

 Microsoft

Win™2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

1.2 Hardware Installation & Antenna Information

 Module is installed in the Personal Computer, located on the bottom side of

the Personal Computer or installed in the router. (see the following diagrams).

*Caution !!

(1). This module cannot be bound in a tablet computer

for RF exposure issues. (See label 1)

(2). Due to the RF exposure issues, this module can be

used in a laptop computer in normal operation, but

cannot be used when it is put above the lap and the

LCD screen is in the closed position. (See label 2)

Label 1

The device can’t be operated above

the lap when the LCD is closed

Label 2

Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

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Important!!

When using antenna1, 2, 4, 8, the install driver is“cm9_V1.0_20040312-SA.exe”.

When using antenna3, 5, 6 , 7, the install driver is“cm9_V1.0_20040312-SB.exe”.

Antenna 1: PIFA (

Wistron NeWeb

Antenna 2: Dipole (GA30038-YMSE

Antenna 3: Dipole (

Antenna 4: Dipole (

Antenna 5 : Dipole (

Antenna 6: Dipole (

Antenna 7: Dipole (

Antenna 8: Dipole (

Long-Chu Co.

2.1 Installation

Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation

for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously

installed driver. See Chapter 2.3 “Uninstallation” in this User Manual.

Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation:

1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive.

2. Click “Next”.

3. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.

4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.

5. Click “Next”.

6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.

7. Click “Finish”.

8. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

2.2 Additional Setup Processes

During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different

specific options:

1. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the

installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your

computer.

2. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.

3. Windows 2000/XP: Select “Install the software automatically” when the window

with this option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.

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