Advantek Networks AWN-MIMO-54RA User Manual

802.11g, 54Mbps

MIMO PCI Wireless Adapter

User’s Manual

Model # AWN-MIMO-54RA

FCC Warning

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 communication. 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 or

more 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

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. the receiver is

connected.

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.

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 a minimum distance of

about eight inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

without written consent from the company.

Revision History

V1.1 Second release

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................ 4

1.1 Features ......................................................................... 4

1.2 LED Indicator ................................................................. 4

1.3 Hardware Diagram ......................................................... 5

1.4 Package Contents........................................................... 5

1.5 Before you start ............................................................. 5

2. Installation Procedure............................................................. 6

2.1 Install the Hardware ........................................................ 6

2.2 Install the Driver & Utility ................................................ 8

2.2.1 For Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE ................................... 8

2.2.2 For Windows Vista (x86 & x64 bit)................................13

3. Wireless Network Configuration Utility.................................... 19

3.1 Profile .......................................................................... 20

3.2 Link Status ................................................................... 21

3.3 Site Survey ................................................................... 22

3.3.1 Configure the Profile .....................................................23

3.3.2 Authentication and Security ..........................................25

3.3.3 802.1x Setting-Certification ..........................................27

3.3.4 802.1x Setting-CA Server..............................................29

3.4 Statistics ...................................................................... 30

3.5 Advanced ..................................................................... 31

3.6 QoS .............................................................................. 33

3.6.1 Configure to enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media...........................33

3.6.2 Enable WMM – Power Save............................................35

3.6.3 Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup) .....................................36

3.7 About ........................................................................... 40

4. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 41

1. Introduction

This adapter is an IEEE 802.11g client device that delivers unrivaled wireless

performance for your desktop PC or laptop PC. With this adapter, you can easily upgrade your

computer wireless connectivity. Once connected, access your high-speed Internet connection

while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. Get a better Internet

experience with a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy smoother digital phone calls,

gaming, downloading, and video streaming. It provides peer-to-peer communication among

any compatible wireless users and no Access Point required. This adapter offers easy

installation and cost-effective connection for corporate, SOHO and residential users.

This Wireless LAN adapter uses Ralink (

maximum data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps. This adapter supports WEP Data Encryption, WPA

and WPA2 high-level WLAN security features that guarantee the best security for users.

This product is made in ISO9001 approved factory and complies with FCC part 15

regulations and CE approval.

MIMO XR

1.1 Features

• Compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard and maximum data transfer rate up to 54Mbps

• Increase Speed and Coverage by MIMO XR

• Dynamic date rate scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g

• Dynamic date rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b

• Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching

• Supports 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i security

• Supports both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc Peer-to-Peer Networking Modes

• Supports Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11e, WMM

• Range extension by using external antenna

• Simple user setup and diagnostics utilities

• Low power with Advanced Power Management

• Support 32-bit PCI interface slot for Desktop PC (for WLAN PCI adapter)

• Support 32-bit Cardbus interface for Laptop PC (for WLAN Cardbus adapter)

and Packet-OVERDRIVE

) chipset solution and provides

Technology

1.2 LED Indicator

LED Light Status Description

Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent. ACT / LINK

Wireless LAN has been activated.

1.3 Hardware Diagram

[For Wireless PCI Adapter]

[For Wireless CardBus Adapter]

1.4 Package Contents

• One Wireless PCI or Cardbus adapter

• Three external antennas (for PCI adapter)

• One CD includes driver and user’s manual

1.5 Before you start

You must have the requirements as follow,

• A laptop computer / desktop PC with an available 32-bit Cardbus / PCI slot

• At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB memory

• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP-64bit/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit support

• A CD-ROM drive

• PCI / Cardbus controller properly installed

• An IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure mode) or another

IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc Networking Mode)

2. Installation Procedure

Note: If you have installed the Wireless Adapter LAN driver & utility before, please

uninstall the old version first.

2.1 Install the Hardware

[For Wireless CardBus Adapter]

STEP1: To use the Wireless Cardbus Adapter with a computing device, the Wireless Cardbus

Adapter must be equipped with an internal or external PCMCIA Card Type II or Type III

slot.

STEP2: Please firmly insert the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into an available PCMCIA Card

slot. PCMCIA Card slot is located on one side of the Laptop PC.

[For Wireless PCI Adapter]

STEP1: Turn off your computer and remove its cover

STEP2: Insert the PCI card to an available PCI slot firmly. Please refer to the illustration below:

STEP3: Secure this card to the rear of the computer chassis and put back the cover.

STEP4: Secure the antenna to antenna connector of the card. Please refer to the illustration

below:

STEP5: Turn on the computer.

[Guidelines for the Hardware Installation]

Please observe the following guidelines when you are installing the PCI card to the

Desktop PC:

Avoid placing the PC close to obstacles

Obstructions such as concrete and thick walls limit radio signal penetration and reduce

the throughput and the coverage range of the PCI card.

Place the PC as high as possible

The higher the PC is placed, the better the performance.

Adjust the antenna position

The WLAN PCI card has two antennas for signal reception and one antenna for high

power signal transmission. The antennas on the right and left side are for signal

reception and should be set perpendicular (90 degrees) to each other. The central one is

for signal transmission and should be pulled up about 45 degree. Please refer to the

illustration below:

2.2 Install the Driver & Utility

2.2.1 For Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

Note: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures will be

same for Windows 2000 / Windows ME / Windows 98SE)

STEP1: Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed after the adapter is installed and the

computer is restarted. Please click Cancel to continue.

STEP2: Insert Installation CD into CD-ROM drive then windows below will appear. Click

Install Driver to begin device driver installation.

STEP3: Please wait for a while during the Setup Wizard is preparing the setup.

STEP4: Please read the following license agreement. Use the scroll bar to view the rest of this

agreement. Click Yes to accept the agreement.

STEP5: In Windows XP, there is a Windows Zero Configuration Tool for you to setup

wireless adapter. You can choose to configure the adapter through the Microsoft Zero

Configuration Tool or the Ralink Configuration Tool. It is recommended to choose the

Ralink Configuration Tool for the adapter. Click Next to continue.

STEP6: If you need the adapter to operate with better performance, place choose Optimize

for performance mode to enable the Tx Burst mode. Or you can choose Optimize for WiFi

mode to run in standard wireless network.

STEP7: Please wait for a while during the adapter is configuring your new software

installation.

STEP8: When the adapter is installed properly, the configuration utility will be displayed

automatically.

STEP9: Please restart your computer after the installation has finished. Choose Yes, I want to

restart my computer now and click Finish button.

To check if the adapter is properly installed, you can right-click My Computer Æ choose

Properties Æ click Device Manager.

The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the

adapter is running. You can open the utility by double-click on the icon.

Right-click the icon, there are some items for you to operate the configuration utility,

z Launch Config Utilities Æ Select this option to open the Configuration Utility tool.

z Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utilityÆ Select this option to use Windows

XP built-in wireless configuration utility (Windows Zero Configuration) to configure to

card.

z Switch to AP Mode

z Exit Æ Select Exit to close the Configuration Utility tool.

2.2.2 For Windows Vista (x86 & x64 bit)

Step1: Update Driver Software – Network Controller is displayed after the adapter is

installed and the computer is restarted. Please click Cancel to continue.

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