Azio AWN254 User Manual

54Mbps IEEE 802.11g

Wireless LAN Adapter

User’s Guide

Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use

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 (e.g. 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.

Regulatory Information/disclaimers

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 user’s 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.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 communications. 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

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turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one 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
the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as
documented in this manual.

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

SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus
slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other
application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not
compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are
country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the
intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

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This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC:

EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

EN 50392: 2004

Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical
apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic
fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)

EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband
transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM
band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering
essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

EN 301 489-17 V1.6.1 (2005-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz
high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for
use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where
restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities
in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links
and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency

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range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact
the national spectrum authority in France.

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Cesky

[Czech]

Dansk

[Danish]

Deutsch

[German]

Eesti

[Estonian]

English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance with the

Español

[Spanish]

[Jméno výrobce] tím to prohlašuje, že tento [typ zarízení] je ve shode se základními požadavky a
dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.

Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets
typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Käesolevaga kinnitab [tootja nimi = name of manufacturer] seadme [seadme tüüp = type of
equipment] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] cumple con

los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.

Français

[French]

Italiano

[Italian]

Latviski

[Latvian]

Lietuviu

[Lithuanian]

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Malti

[Maltese]

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Polski Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oswiadcza, ze [nazwa wyrobu] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type d'appareil] est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotaja nosaukums] deklare, ka [type of equipment /
iekartas tips] atbilst Direktivas 1999/5/EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem
noteikumiem.

Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius reikalavimus
ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in overeenstemming
is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal-prodott] jikkonforma mal­htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Alulírott, [gyártó neve] nyilatkozom, hogy a [... típus] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

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[Polish] wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese]

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

Slovensky

[Slovak]

Suomi

[Finnish]

Svenska

[Swedish]

[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

[Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999/5/ES.

[Meno výrobcu] týmto vyhlasuje, že [typ zariadenia] splna základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

[Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä]
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Export restrictions

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.

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Safety Information

Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends
out radio frequency (RF) signal.

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.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
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.

Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article

3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489­17 and EN 55024 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 EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These
are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:

Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland,
Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.

France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Introduction...................................................................................................... 1

Overview of this User’s Guide........................................................................ 1

Unpacking and Setup.......................................................................................3

Unpacking........................................................................................................ 3

Setup................................................................................................................ 3

Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5

LED Indicator for CardBus............................................................................. 5

LED Indicator for PCI..................................................................................... 5

Check the installation...................................................................................... 5

Software Installation........................................................................................ 7

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation ...................7

Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting......................................................... 9

Link Information ............................................................................................. 9

Configuration.................................................................................................10

Site Survey..................................................................................................... 12

Profile ............................................................................................................13

About ............................................................................................................. 14

Windows xp/2000/me/98 Wireless Utility Setting....................................... 15

Link Information ........................................................................................... 15

Configuration.................................................................................................16

Advanced....................................................................................................... 18

Site Survey..................................................................................................... 20

About ............................................................................................................. 22

Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 23