Airlink101 AWLH6075 User Manual

Wireless N PCI Adapter

Model # AWLH6075

User’s Manual

Rev. 1.0

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................2

1.1 Package Contents................................................................................................................2

1.2 Features...............................................................................................................................2

2. Install the Wireless PCI Adapter..............................................................................................3

3. Connect to Wireless Network...................................................................................................8

4. Configure Wireless Monitor...................................................................................................10

4.1 Profile ...............................................................................................................................12

4.2 Network............................................................................................................................13

4.3 Advanced..........................................................................................................................16

4.4 Statistics............................................................................................................................17

4.5 WMM ...............................................................................................................................17

4.6 WPS (Security Push Button) ............................................................................................19

4.7 CCX..................................................................................................................................23

4.8 About................................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................25

Appendix - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement...............................26

Technical Support.......................................................................................................................27

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless N PCI Adapter. Its high bandwidth
combined with extended wireless coverage delivers fast and reliable connection for all
of your networking applications especially when used with other Airlink101® Wireless
N, Wireless 300N products.

A full range of security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK provide the
highest level of wireless network security. The bundled Wireless Monitor utility allows
you to set up the adapter with an easy-to-use user interface. Best of all the Wireless N
PCI Adapter works with 802.11 b /g / n network devices ensuring compatibility with
your existing wireless products.

1.1 Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:

• Wireless N PCI Adapter

• 2 Antennas

• Quick Installation Guide

• Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)

1.2 Features

• IEEE 802.11n draft specification 2.0 delivers the highest wireless data rate

• 2 external antennas for wider coverage and continuous connectivity eliminates

dead spots

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2 and WPA) support provide full protection for
your wireless connection

• Security Push Button for easy connection to the existing wireless network

• Higher signal strength increases the reliability and stability of wireless

connections

• Great for environments with higher wireless data traffic requirements

• Fully backward-compatible with 802.11b/g devices

• Works best with other AirLink101® Wireless N, Wireless 300N products

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2. Install the Wireless PCI Adapter

Step 1 SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the wireless PCI

adapter into an available PCI slot of your computer.

Step 2 Fasten the 2 antennas to the antenna connectors on the wireless PCI adapter.
Step 3 To improve radio reception, please adjust antennas to the position shown in

the following picture.

Step 4 Switch on the computer.
Step 5 Click Cancel when you see the Found New Hardware Wizard.

(Windows XP)

(Windows Vista)

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Step 6 Insert the Installation CD in the CD drive. When the autorun screen pops up,

select Install Utility and Driver.

Windows Vista Users: When you get warning message(s), make sure that you click

Allow to continue with the installation of the driver software.

Step 7 Click Next.

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Step 8 Click Next to start installing the software.

For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.

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Step 9 Click Finish and restart your computer as prompted.

Step 10 You will see the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor pops up.

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Congratulations! The Wireless N PCI Adapter has now been successfully

installed on your computer.

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3. Connect to Wireless Network

This section describes how to connect your wireless adapter to a wireless network.

Note: If the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor does not open on your desktop, you can open

the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on the Airlink101 Wireless
Monitor Utility icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

If the icon does not appear in the system tray, go to Start → Programs → Airlink101

→ Airlink101 Wireless Monitor.

Step 1 Click on Network, you will see the available wireless networks in your

environment. Select the wireless network you want to connect to and click on

Connect.

Step 2 Type in the network key of your wireless network and click OK.

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