Allied Telesis AT-WCC200G User Manual
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Cardbus
Adapter
®
AT-WCC200G
User’s Guide
FOR WINDOWS 98/ME/XP/2000
VERSION 1.10
PN 613-50579-00 Rev A
Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN,
Health and
Authorization
For Use
Regulatory
Information/
Disclaimers
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less
than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for
example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency
safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices
may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:
❑ On board of airplanes, or
❑ In an explosive environment, or
❑ In case the interference risk to other devices or services is
perceived or identified as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (For example, airports, hospitals,
chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings, etc.) is not clear,
please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the
equipment.
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict
accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the userís authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, of the substitution or
attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will
assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC
(Federal
Communications
Commission)
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of this device.
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Regulatory Notes and Statements
FCC Radio
Frequency
Exposure
Statement
FCC
Interference
Statement
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin
OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from
radio frequency devices.
The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized.
When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance,
in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1
standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not
be less than 20 cm.
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.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Export
restrictions
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 and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be
exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US
Department of Commerce export license.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is
transmitted it sends out radio frequency (RF) signal.
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Caution
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the
supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
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.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN60950 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN301 489-1,
EN301 489-17 and EN55024 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
Effective Use of the Radio Spectrum - Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN300 328-2 has been
conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
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Table of Contents
Regulatory Notes and Statements ........................ ............................................ ............................................. .............................................3
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization For Use....... .. .. .. .. ........................... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ...................................................................3
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers .......................................................................................................................................................3
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement.......................................................................................................3
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Statement..........................................................................................................................................4
FCC Interference Statement.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Export restrictions..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
CE Mark Warning........................................ .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. ..............................................................................5
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
How This Guide is Organized ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Document Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Where to Find Related Guides ..................... .. ........................... .. .. .. ........................... .. .. ..................................................................................12
Contacting Allied Telesyn .................................................................................................................................................................................13
Online Support..............................................................................................................................................................................................13
E-mail and Telephone Support ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Returning Products............................................ .. .. ........................... .. ........................... .. ............................................................................13
For Sales or Corporate Information.......................................................................................................................................................13
Obtaining Management Software Updates .......................................................................................................................................13
Tell Us What You Think...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Allied Telesyn AT-WCC200G Cardbus Adapter ............................ ........................................ ....................................... ........................15
Introduction ............. ............................................ ......................................... .........................................................................................................15
Unpacking and Setup ...... .. .. .. .. .. ........................... .. ........................... .. ........................... .. ..................................................................................16
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................................................................................................17
LED.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Checking the Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Software Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the AT-WCC200 Driver............................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the Wireless LAN Utility ..........................................................................................................................................................21
Wireless Utility Settings..............................................................................................................................................................................27
Technical Specifications . .. .. ............................. ........................... .. .. .. ........................... .. .. ..................................................................................37
Regulatory Domains ...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
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Preface
This user’s guide contains instructions on how to use and install an Allied
Telesyn AT-WCC200G Wireless CardBus Adapter.
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Preface
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following sections:
Introduction, describes the AT-WCC200G adapter.
Unpacking and Setup, helps you get started with the basic installation
of the Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
Hardware Installation, describes the LEDs of the adapter.
Software Installation, tell how to setup the driver and the utility
settings.
Technical Specifications, lists the technical (general, physical and
environmental) specifications of the Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
Regulatory Domains, lists the IEEE 802.11g channels.
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Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar
with before you begin to install the product.
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
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Where to Find Related Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
way to access the most recent documentation, software updates, and
technical information for all of our products. The documents provided
on our web site are available as PDF files.
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