Azio AWD154B User Manual

MODEL: AWD154B

802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

User Manual

AWD154B User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome…………………………………………….………………………… 2

1.2 Product Feature……………………………………………..……………… 2

1.3 Content of Package……………….………………………………..……… 2

Chapter Installation…………………………………………………..…………… 3

Chapter 3 Configuration………………………………………………………….… 6

3.1 Station Mode…….…………………………………………..……….……… 6

3.1.1

3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile………………………………………......…… 7

3.1.2 Network.......…………………………………………………………… 9

3.1.3 Link Status

3.1.4 Advanced……………..……….………………………..……………… 10

3.1.5 Statistics……………..……….………………………………………… 10

3.1.6 WMM….......................………........………………..……………… 11

3.1.7 WPS….......................………........………………………………… 12

3.1.8 SSO….......................………........………………….……………… 13

3.1.9 CCX….......................………........………………….……………… 13

3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2 Access Control…......………..………………..……...………..…… 15

3.2.3 MAC Table...........………..………………………......……………… 16

3.2.4 Switch to Working Station Mode..…………….………………… 16

3.3

Chapter 4 How to connect with PSP……………………………………………. 20 4

.1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode………………….………….……… 20

4.2 Configure XLink Kai………………………………………………………… 22

Chapter 5 Product Specifications………….........................………………. 23

Chapter 6 TroubleShooting………….........................……………............. 24

Chapter 7 Servic e & Warr anty.…….........................……………............. 26

Introduction……………………………………………..……………… 2

Profile

…….……........……………………………………..……..…… 7

……………………………………………….………..…... 9

AP Mode………………..…....………………………………..….………….. 14

Configuration………..…………………………..………………...…. 14

Us e Zero Configurat ion......... .............. .........….……….………….. 17

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Thank you for purchasing AZiO AWD154B-802.11g wireless PCI adapter. AWD154B connects you with 802.11g networks at up to 54Mbps. And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all network protocols: b/g/n products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. Soft AP supported by AWD154B can help you establish wireless LAN networking

with low cost. WP S (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. Supports WMM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in Wi-Fi® Networks. Especially supporting PS3, PSP, Nintendo DS and Wii connections with XLink Kai software will be your best choice to enjoy on-line gaming.

1.2 Product Feature

 Complies with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards  Compliant with PCI 2.2 Standard  Provides up to 54Mbps transmission rate and up to 300 meters

transmission distance *Real world distances will vary due to environment

 Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate  Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc  Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking  supports PS3, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS connecting with Internet and

XLink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming

 Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x

security authentication standard

 Supports Wireless Roaming function  WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management

of Wi-Fi networks.

 Supports WMM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in

Wi-Fi® Networks

 Supports Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista / 7

1.3 Contents of Package

 One AWD154B  One Installation CD w/User Manual  One Quick Installation Guide

Contact your l ocal authori zed resel ler or th e st ore pu rch ased from for an y items damaged and/or missing.

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Chapter 2 Installation

NOTE:

1. Install AWD154B into your

2. Select Cancel when Found

1. For future drive updates, please visit our website at ww w.aziocorp.com

2. Snap-shot screen s of the following installation procedure are based on Windows XP. Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.

computer as following steps:

 Open your PC case and

locate an available PCI on the motherboard.

 Slide AWD154B into the PCI

slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide AWD154B all the way in. after it is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC’s chassis with a mounting screw. Then close your PC.

 Power on the PC.

New Hardware window appears.

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Insert Installation CD to your CD-ROM drive. Browse CD and double-click

Setup.exe

in Driver folder to execute it. The wizard will run and install all necessary files to your computer automatically.

4. C

lick

Agreement. Or click cancel the installation

to accept the

Cancel

Select

Install Driver Only

most users. But if using WinXP SP2 & olde r operati n g systems, select

Utility

then click

Ralink WLAN

for

Select

Configuration Tool

Microsoft Zero

Ralink Configuration Tool

(for advanced features) then click

a. It’s recommended to select

Ralink Configuration Tool, for older operating systems which provides it full access to all current security protocols.

b. It is recommended for most

users to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista, please select

Configuration Tool.

Microsoft Zero

Click

installation. Or click

Install

to start

Cancel

to cancel the installation

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8. Click Finish to complete the

software installation.

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Chapter 3 Configuration

If you choose to install the Ralink Configuraion Tool you will see a tray icon appear in your system tray at the bottom of the screen after the software and hardware installation has completed successfully.

The following section details use of this configuration utility and how to access it’s more advanced features. If you selected Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool or ‘Driver Only’ duri ng the installation process, you may now use your wireless ca rd like normal or if needed refer to Chapter 3.3 for instruction on how to use the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool.

3.1 Station Mode

Station Mode is the default access mode for AWD154B. In this mode, AWD154B serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to access the Internet.

Double-click the tray icon to launch the configuration utility. Or right click the tray icon and select Launch Config Utility.

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3.1.1 Profile

Profile can keep your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and other public hotspot. You may save multiple profiles and activate the one at your preference.



Add:



Edit:



Delete:



Activate:

to create a new profile to edit/modif y/chang e paramet er of an ex is ting profile

to delete an existing profile

to make an existing profile become active and to connect

3.1.1.1

Add/Edit Profile

a. System Configuration



Power Save Mode:

a. CAM

(Constantly Awake Mode) – AWD154B will stay power-ON as long

as the computer is connected to a power outlet.

b. PSM

(Power Saving Mode) – AWD154B will hibernate when the computer

is hibernating.

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Network Type:

a. Infrastructure b. Ad-hoc



TX Power:

– Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required.

– A wireless Rou ter and/or Access Point is required.

Amount of transmit power used by the radio t ransceiver t o send out signal. User can choose di fferent value in the drop down menu



Preamble:

Only available under Ad-hoc mode. Value can be chose from Auto, Long, or Short



Threshold:

Frame si ze whe n RT S/CTS hands hak e per for ms bef ore att empt to tr ansm it.

a. RTS Threshold: b. Fragment Threshold:

Default value = 2347

Default value = 2346

Authenti cation and Encryption

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Authentication:

WPA2-PSK.

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Encryption:

c. 802.1X

Open, Shared, Leap, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 and

Algorithm us e d in BSS or IBSS, WEP, TKIP, A E S, and None

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