AzureWave Technologies NE106 User Manual

AW-NE106

IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCI-E wireless Module

User’s Manual

I. Introduction

iiii. Overview

. Overview

. Overview. Overview

zureWave AW-NE106 PCI-E Wireless Module is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless technology without using extra cables and cords. It provides easy-to-use, high performance, cost effective and low power solution. Moreover, AW-NE106 enables compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within home, business and public access wireless networks.

Compliant with the IEEE 802.11n/g/b standard, AW-NE106 uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, CCK and QAM baseband modulation technologies. When you are using AW-NE106, a high level of integration and full implementation of the power management functions specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard can minimize system power requirements.

The AW-NE106 802.11n/g/b Wireless PCI-E Module provides up to 128-bit level of WEP security to your wireless data transfers. It is able to run in the operating systems of Windows XP/Vista in either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode. Comparing to previous wireless technology, AW-NE106 got great improvements on speed and range.

ii. Features

◎ PCI-E Wireless Module ◎ Compliant with IEEE 802.11n/g/b standard ◎ High speed wireless connection up to 150Mbps ◎ High performance and low power consumption ◎Enhanced wireless security with 128-bit WEP encryption an WPA

iii. Product Review

When the PCI-E wireless module is transmitting data through connection,

1. Connection Mode

◎Infrastructure Mode

Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network. There are several benefits of Infrastructure networking:

√ Roaming: a wireless LAN enabled computer can physically move from the operating range of one access point to the other without losing connection. There is a quick association made between new access point and wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to another. √ Range Extension: each wireless LAN enabled computer within the range of access point can communicate with other wireless LAN enabled computers within the effective range from the access point. √ Wired to wireless LAN connection: the access point will establish a bridge between wireless LAN and other wired counterparts.

Infrastructure Mode

◎Ad-hoc Mode

The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need the access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the valid range and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup.

Ad-hoc Mode

It is recommended to choose this mode when there is no access point showed on your wireless network.

II. Installation

i. System Requirements

Before you install AW-NE106, please make sure your system meets the following requirements.

*Desktop or Laptop with PCI-E port *Minimum of 64MB system memory *Operating system: XP/Vista *An optical drive/CD-ROM for utilities and driver installation

ii. Hardware Installation

1. Find an available PCI-E port on your desktop or laptop.

2. Plug AW-NE106Wireless PCI-E Module into PCI-E port of desktop or laptop.

iii. Operation Range

The operating range of AW-NE106 varies from the working environment. However, this device made improvement on speed and range, which also reduced dead spots in coverage area. AW-NE106 is two times wider than previous wireless products. By default, this PCI-E wireless adapter will automatically adjust the data rate. The transmission speed may vary according to the environment. The closer the wireless stations are the better the signal and transmission speed they will receive.

iv. Setup: Windows XP OS

If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the AW-NE106 after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps.

1. Find out the Driver, and launch the Setup Wizard