BroMax Communications MW251, WMP11 User Manual
PCI Wireless Network
Card
User’s Manual
Rev 1.0
PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual
Regu latory co mpl iance
FCC Warning
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 resident ial 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
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interfe r ence by one or more 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 technic ian for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
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.
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About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your PCI Wireless
Network Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
Product description and features.
Software installation procedure.
Hardware installation procedure.
FAQ
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Table of Contents
Regulatory compliance
About this manual
Chapter 1- Introduction 5
Features 5
What is Wireless LAN? 6
Wireless LAN Modes 6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration 7
Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration of the PCI
adapter for Windows 8
What You Will Need 8
Software and Driver Installation 8
Uninstall Procedures 14
Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation 16
Package Contents 16
System Requirements for the Card 16
Install the PCI Card 16
LEDs Indicators 17
Connecting External Antenna to the card 18
Chapter 4 – Installing Network Protocols
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium
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Chapter 5 – Configuring the Wireless PCI Card 22
Appendix A – FAQ 27
Appendix B – Specifications 28
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PCI Wireless Network Card. This high-speed PCI
Wireless Network Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking
solution. The Card is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless
technology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient
wires!
The Card is a network card with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating in the
ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission
implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This card provides Device Drivers for
Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. It also provides tools for the
configuration of the card. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plugand-play procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows
2000 operating systems, is described in this document.
Features
The PCI Wireless Network Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless
devices that support the standard. Features of the card are:
Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard
Using PCI interface
Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
desktop
Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection r econfiguration
Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps
Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates
Provide PCI Wireless Network Card Configuration utility
The Card uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link
Supports most popu lar operatin g sy stem s: Window 98/ 2000 &
Windows ME
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data
through the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For ex ample,
users can roam from a conference room to their office without being
disconnected from the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving
features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
•
Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
.
area
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure netw orking d iffers fr om ad-hoc netw orking
in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc
structure where users on the LAN contend the shared
bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access
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point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended rang e : each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN
computer to move through a building and still be
connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforc ing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware
installation of the Adapter.
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Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration
of The PCI Adapter for Windows
Use the procedures described in this chapter to install and configure the PCI
Wireless Network Adapter under Windows 98, Millennium, and 2000.
Throughout this chapter it is assumed that you have a basic working knowledge
of Windows and of how to install new network cards on them.
What You Will Need
During the installation, you may be prompted to load operating system files from
the Windows installation disc. Please have this disc handy.
You will also need the Setup Utility CD provided with your package.
This Wireless PCI adapter Setup Utility will guide you through the Install and
Uninstall Procedure for Windows 98, 2000, and ME.
Note: You must instal l this soft ware before installation of the hardware.
Software and Driver Installation
Insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Setup Utility should run
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automatically and the screen shown below should appear. If it does not, click the Start
button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:/setup.exe (where “D” is the
letter of your CD -ROM drive). To install yo ur Wireles s P C I Card, click on t he Install
tab.
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2. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue.
3. After reading to the Warranty Policy, click Yes if you agree, or No to end the installation.
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