Airlink101 AWLH4030 User Manual
Model # AWLH4030
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
Table of Contents
Package Contents............................................................................3
System Requirements......................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................4
Installation Considerations...............................................................6
Installing the PCI Card and Utility.....................................................7
Install Driver....................................................................................10
Using the WLAN Monitor................................................................12
Troubleshooting..............................................................................22
Technical Specifications .................................................................23
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Package Contents
• 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• Manual and Drivers/Utility on CD
Note: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• A desktop computer with an available PCI 32-bit slot
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98SE
• At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher
• An 802.11b/g Access Point for (Infrastructure Mode) or another computer with
an 802.11b/g wireless card installed (for Ad-Hoc Mode)
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Introduction
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b/g compatible,
high performance wireless card that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps or
108Mbps in SuperG mode.
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter comes with software drivers for the most
popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network,
running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, in either Ad Hoc
mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point).
Product Features
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard to provide wireless Ethernet data rates of
up to11Mbps data rate
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11g high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data
rate or 108Mbps data rate (108Mbps requires a SuperG enabled access
point/wireless router)
• Operation at dual 2.4 GHz frequency bands to meet worldwide regulations
• Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
• Dynamic data rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54,108 Mbps for IEEE
802.11g
• Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
• Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128/152-bit WEP for security
• Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer-to-
peer communication
• Built-in dual diversity antenna for reduction of interference in a multi-path
environment
• Supports AES enhanced security
• Supports DFS/TPC for European operation
• Supports PCI- Bus (32-bit) 2.2 Type PCI - Card
• User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities
• Driver support for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP
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LEDS
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY.
Network Mode LED Activity
Network Activity Both LEDs flash in
unison
Searching for a
Network Connection
Associated with the
Network, but No
Both LEDs flash
alternately
Both LEDs flicker
dimly
Activity
Power Save Mode
(Power-up or Reset)
POWER LED – slow
rate blink
Card is disabled Only the POWER
LED flashes
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Installation Considerations
Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), the 108Mbps SuperG
Wireless PCI Adapter lets you access your network from your computer virtually
anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls,
ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range.
Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your
home or business. The key to maximizing the transmission range is to follow these basic
principles:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving
device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your Wireless product’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some businesses or for a large residential home
deployment, it may be beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping
coverage.
2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless cards A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3
feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks as if it were over 42 feet (14 meters)
thick! Try to make sure that the Access Points and Cards are positioned so that the
signal will travel in as straight a line through a wall or ceiling as possible for better
reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs can have
a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points and computers with wireless
cards so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other
materials.
4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software
signal strength tools included with your 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or
appliances that generate RF noise.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no
signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the
Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless cards that will be
connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in
rooms where the signal does not appear as strongly as desired.
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Installing the PCI Card and Utility
Note: Be sure to power off your computer before inserting the PCI adapter.
Step 1 Insert the PCI adapter into an available PCI slot and turn on your computer.
Step 2 Windows will detect the adapter and request for a driver. Click Cancel to quit the
wizard. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into your CD drive and wait for the autorun page to
appear on screen.
Step 3 Click on Install Utility at the autorun page.
Note: If the autorun page doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type
D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen.
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Step 5 Click Next to accept the default destination folder to install the software or click
Browse to manually select a different destination folder.
Step 6 Click Next at the Select Program Folder screen.
Step 7 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.
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