Cheng Uei Precision Industry 20020000 User Manual
IEEE 802.11b 11Mbps
Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter
User’s Manual
Table of Content
CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 5
1.1 P
ACKAGE CONTENT................................................................................................ 5
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................................................... 5
1.3 W
IRELESS LAN CARDBUS ADAPTER FEATURES ...................................................... 5
1.4 WIRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER SPECIFICATION ....................................................... 6
1.5 WIRELESS CARDBUS ADAPTER HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ....................................... 6
1.6 E
JECTING THE WIRELESS LAN CARDBUS ADAPTER................................................. 7
CHAPTER2 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION PROCED URES................................ 10
2.1 I
NSTALLATION PROCEDURES IN WINDOWS98/ME................................................... 10
2.1.1 Installing the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter............................................... 10
2.1.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter............................ 12
2.1.3 Verifying the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver.................................................... 14
2.1.4 TCP/IP Configuration Procedure In Windows98/ME..................................... 16
2.1.5 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapte r Utility And Driver In Windows98/ME.. 19
2.3 I
NSTALLATION PROCEDURES IN WINDOWS2000 ..................................................... 21
2.3.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Driver and Configuration Utility................. 21
2.3.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter............................ 24
2.3.3 V
ERIFYING YOUR INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS2000 ................................................ 25
2.3.4 TCP/IP SETUP IN WINDOWS 2000........................................................................ 28
2.3.5 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Utility And Driver In Windows
2000 32
2. 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES IN WINDOWS XP ....................................................... 35
2. 4.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver and Utility...................................35
2.4.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter............................ 38
2.4.3 VERIFYING YOUR INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP................................................... 41
2.4.4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Utility And Driver In Windows
XP 44
CHAPTER3 WIRELESS LAN CARDBUS ADAPTER UTILITY............................................. 49
3.1 W
IRELESS LAN ADAPTER UTILITY......................................................................... 49
3.2 WIRELESS LAN CARD UTILITY – LINK INFO TAB..................................................... 49
3.3 WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER UTILITY – CONFIGURATION TAB....................................... 51
3.3.1 Configuration Tab – Connection.................................................................... 52
3.3.2 Configuration Tab – Encryption ..................................................................... 54
3.3.3 Configuration T ab – Advanced ...................................................................... 56
3.4 W
IRELESS LAN ADAPTER UTILITY – SITE SURVEY TAB...................................................... 59
3.5 WIRELESS LAN CARD UTILITY – STATISTICS TAB .............................................................. 59
IRELESS LAN CARD UTILITY – DEVICE INFO TAB............................................................ 60
3.6 W
CHAPTER4 ............................................................................................................................. 62
USING WINXP BUILT-IN WIRELESS NETWORK CONFIGURATION UTILITY................... 62
4.1 O
PEN THE LOCAL AREA CONNECTION DIALOG BOX ............................................................. 62
4.2 I
NFRASTRUCTURE MODE SETUP PROCEDURE ................................................................... 63
4.3 AD-HOC MODE SETUP PROCEDURE.................................................................................. 66
4.4 NETWORK OPERATING MODE SELECTION ......................................................................... 69
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Warning
This device, MWL-34B1 (Wireless Lan 802.11b adaptor) 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.
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 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference 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 technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
1) The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2).
2) This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
SAR Statement
The Wireless Lan 802.11b adaptor has been tested to the
FCC exposure requirements (Specific Absorbtion Rate).
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Chapter1
Introduction
This 802.11b wireless network adapter is a plug and play 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA adapter and
offers high-speed wireless connection up to 11Mbps. It complies with the IEEE 802.11b
standard and ensures cross vendor interoperability with the greatest range of any Wi-Fi
certified products. With this PCMCIA network adapter and appropriate drivers and utility
installed, you can transform your wired device into wireless station easily and thus access your
wireless and wired network quickly. Fully compliant to Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) with
64-bit and 128-bit encryption, so it can offer a reliable and secure wireless communication.
This wireless network adapter provides a fast and convenient way to connect your laptop or
desktop to a wireless station or as an integral part of a wired local area network with a wireless
network segment. You can configure this network card in Ad-Hoc mode (without an access
point) or Infrastructure mode (with an access point).
Currently, we provide device drivers and configuration utility for Windows98SE, ME, 2000 and
XP and as well as the installation procedures are described in the following sections.
1.1 Package Content
Open the box and remove all items, please make sure that you have received the following
items:
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1 Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter
2 Quick Installation Guide
3 Utility CD
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
1.2 System Requirement
To properly use your wireless LAN card, please make sure that your laptop or desktop meets
the following minimum system requirements:
The laptop or desktop must have one of the operating systems, i.e: MS Windows 98SE,
ME, 2000 and WinXP
CD-ROM drive
Desktop PC: PCMCIA controller in case of desktop PC
Laptop: PCMCIA Type II card slot.
1.3 Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Features
This wireless CardBus adapter offers compliance with IEEE 802.11b standard so it allows
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communicate with other manufacturers’ wireless devices that support this standard. The
followings are the main distinguishing features of this wireless card.
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard and provides wireless Ethernet speed
of 11 Mbps data rate.
Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching.
Strong WEP encryption for data security.
Integrated Microstrip dual diversity antenna for the multi-path environment, no separate
antenna required.
One-piece PC Adapter designed to fully support CardBus defined mechanical and
environmental stress conditions.
Drivers supported Windows98SE, ME, 2000 and XP.
Simple user setup & diagnostics utilities.
Type approval compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe and
ARIB STD-T66 and RCR STD-33A for Japan.
1.4 Wireless CardBus Adapter Specification
Specification
RF Technology
Operating Frequency
Modulation Schemes
Channel Numbers
Data Rate
Media Access Protocol
Transmitter Output Power
Receiver Sensitivity
Range Coverage
Data Rate
LED Indicator
Antenna Type
Operating Voltage
Current Consumption
Form Factor and Interface
Temperature
Humidity
Dimension
IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
2400-2497MHz ISM band
DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK
11 channels for United States
13 channels for Europe
14 channels for Japan
11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps
CSMA/CA with ACK
16 dBm typically
Typical -84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
Typical -88dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
Indoor: 35 - 100 meters (depends on environment)
Outdoor: 100 - 300 meters (depends on environment)
11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps
Power & Link status
Printed-on-board antenna
3.3V DC
270mA at transmit mode typically
190mA at receive mode typically
30mA at sleep mode typically
PC Card Type II
0 ~ 55 ℃ in operating
-20~75 ℃ in storage
10% ~ 90% Non-condensing
115mm x 54mm x 5mm
1.5 Wireless CardBus Adapter Hardware Description
After you have the wireless LAN CardBus adapter driver and utility installed and reboot your
PC, please align the wireless LAN CardBus adapter properly and insert it into the PCMCIA
Card slot securely. The LEDs illuminate to indicate that the card is functioning. Please refer to
the hardware diagram below. The upper solid green LED indicates this card is associated with
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other devices and the lower flashing green LED indicates this card is searching other devices.
Hardware Diagram
LED Indicators
1.6 Ejecting the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter
You are advised to always disable the WLAN CardBus adapter prior to remove the adapter
from the PCMCIA slot. The wireless LAN adapter support hot-swappable feature so you don’t
have to power off the notebook to remove the adapter.
Steps:
Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon
click Stop from the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box.
resides on your system tray and
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Click OK to confirm that you are going to stop the adapter.
The following screen prompts that you can remove the adapter. Click OK button to close
the dialog box.
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Push the lever of your notebook to eject the adapter now.
Note:
Don’t eject the wireless LAN adapter when data transmission is taking place.
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Chapter2
Installation and
Configuration Procedures
2.1 Installation Procedures In Windows98/ME
This wireless LAN CardBus adapter driver and utility are contained in the utility CD we provide.
Insert the utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and the Autorun function will automatically guide
you to start the installation process of configuration utility and drivers. If the Autorun function
does not automatically start, please open this utility CD to find the SETUP.exe file and double
click the SETUP.exe icon to start the installation procedure.
Before you start:
Obtain this Utility CD.
Don’t insert this wireless LAN CardBus adapter into PCMCIA slot before you complete
the whole installation process.
2.1.1 Installing the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter
1. Turn on your desktop or notebook.
2. Close any open programs and insert the utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Autorun
function will automatically start and the following main screen will be pop-up. Double-click
on the Install Driver and Utility item to start the software installation. Click the “View
User’s Manual” to view the user’s manual and click “Install Acrobat Reader” to install
this software to view the user’s manual. If you don’t want to install right now you can click
“Browse This CD” to view the CD files and click Exit to close the main screen.
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3. Double-click on Install Driver and Utility, and the InstallShield Wizard will start to install
the configuration utility and drivers automatically.
4. Click Finish button when the windows prompts that the installation procedure is
complete.
5. Click the Yes button to reboot your desktop or laptop.
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2.1.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus
Adapter
After reboot your system, you can insert the wireless LAN CardBus adapter into the PCMCIA
slot. Align the adapter properly before putting it in the slot. Insert the card firmly without forcing
until it seats snugly.
CAUTION:
Forcing a misaligned card into the slot can damage the computer or the card
As soon as you insert the adapter, the New Hardware Found dialog box will be pop-up
on screen and the system will ask you to insert the utility CD we provide. Please insert
the utility CD and click OK.
The system prompts you that the file can’t be found, please click Browse and specify the
correct file path to complete the installation.
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A. Under Windows 98, the system prompts that the file can’t be found.
B. Under Windows ME, the system prompts that the file can’t be found.
From the CD we provide to select program files -> wireless cardbus -> drivers to find the
file and click OK to close the dialog box. The screen is illustrated in Windows 98, please
follow the same method to specify the file path under Windows ME.
The following dialog box displays the location of the file. Click OK button.
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After the file has been copied, you can see the PCMCIA adapter icon resides on the
system tray and the LEDs on the adapter are flashing. Now, you have completely finished
the whole installation procedure.
(Under Windows 98) (Under Windows ME)
2.1.3 Verifying the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver
Verifying a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98/ME
To check if user has installed the driver successfully, please follow the following steps.
1. Right-click mouse button on the My Computer icon on your windows desktop and select
Properties from the pop-up menu.
2. From the Device Manager tab, click the + in front of Network adapters to extend all
network adapters. Right-click mouse button on Wireless 802.11b CardBus adapter,
and select Properties.
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3. Click the General tab, if the Device Status field reports that “This device is working
properly”, it means that the driver has been installed successfully.
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2.1.4 TCP/IP Configuration Procedure In
Windows98/ME
Configuring the TCP/IP setup allows the desktop or laptop equipped with a wireless LAN card
to operate in infrastructure mode and to have the Internet access. So after the configuration
utility and WLAN adapter driver are installed, the TCP/IP address for the wireless LAN card
must be configured.
1. Right-click mouse button on the My Neighborhood icon on your windows desktop and
select Properties.
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2. From the Configuration tab, scroll to TCP/IP Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter and
click Properties.
3. From “TCP/IP Properties”, choose “IP Address” and select “Specify an IP address”.
Input an IP address and subnet mask. Click OK to complete the TCP/IP configuration, and
restart the system for the changes to take effect.
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4. Choose Start > Programs > MS-DOS Prompt to open the DOS command prompt window.
Type “ipconfig/all” to determine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken effect.
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2.1.5 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapter Utility And
Driver In Windows98/ME
Uninstall the Utility:
From Windows Start me nu -> Programs -> Wireless CardBus -> Uninstall to remove the
configuration utility from the OS.
Uninstall the Driver:
1. Right-click mouse button on the My Computer icon on your windows desktop and select
Properties from the pop-up menu.
2. From the Device Manager, click the + in front of Network adapters to extend all network
adapters. Right-click mouse button on Wireless 802.11b Car dBus adapter, and select
Remove from the pop-up menu.
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3. The Confirm Device Removal screen will be displayed. Click OK. The driver files are
permanently removed from the Windows 98 hardware profile.
4. You will be asked to reboot your desktop or laptop, please click No. The driver uninstallation
procedure is not complete.
5. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files
that still reside in the system to completely uninstall the related drivers. To do so, go to the
Start menu, scroll to Search and select For Files or Folders…,
6. Under Name &Location tab, enter “cardbus” in the “Containing text:” field, enter
“oem*.inf” in the Named field and enter “C:\WINDOWS98\INF ” in the “Look in:” field,
where C is the drive letter of Windows98 is installed. Click Find Now. A few files
matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly.
In the example, you can double-click on the oem1.inf file to make sure that it is the file
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you want to delete. Right-click mouse button on the oem1.inf and select Delete to delete
the file. Till now, the un-installation is totally finished.
2.3 Installation Procedures In Windows2000
The Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Windows driver ships with the Wireless CardBus
Configuration Utility. If you have connected the Wireless CardBus Adapter to your
computer, please remove it, cancel any hardware wizard that may show up, and start here.
Before you start:
Obtain this Utility CD.
Don’t insert this wireless LAN CardBus adapter into PCMCIA slot before you complete
the whole installation process.
2.3.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Driver and
Configuration Utility
Close any open programs and insert the utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Autorun
function will automatically start and the following main screen will be pop-up. Double-click on
the Install Driver and Utility item to start the software installation. (If the Autorun function
does not automatically start, please open the Installation CD to find the Setup.exe file and
double click the Setup.exe icon to continue.) Click the “V iew User’s Manual” to view the user’s
manual and click “Install Acrobat Reader” to install software to view the user’s manual. If you
don’t want to install right now you can click “Browse This CD” to view the CD files and click
Exit to close the main screen.
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The InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install the configuration utility and drivers.
The InstallShield Wizard is installing the drivers and utility.
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