Cheng Uei Precision Industry 58905933 User Manual

User's Manual

MS-SWCVT-0,

RS485 Serial to Wireless CVT

Microlink Communications Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

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3.1

3.2

3.3
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4.1

Introduction
Wireless LAN Basics
Installation for Windows platform
Installation Overview
Install Procedure for Windows XP
Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/200
Configuration Utility
Link Information

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your MS-SWCVT-0. This Installation Guide will
assist you with the installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

• MS-SWCVT-0; RS485 Serial to Wireless CVT.

• Installation Guide

• CD containing Wireless LAN Management utility, drivers and Multi-lingual
User’s Guide

Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

The CD contains drivers and Configuration Utility program that is used for
managing the MS-SWCVT-0 and establishing the wireless connection with
your Local Area Network.

Note: This manual is valid for all RS485 Serial to Wireless CVT products,
such as PC Card, USB, mini-USB, PCI adapter, mini-PCI…etc.

2. Wireless LAN Basics

Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of
advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are
more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than
their wired equivalence.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data
over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs
combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified
configuration, enable movable LANs.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a
place to plug in and network managers can set up or augment networks without
installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs offer the following productivity,
convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:

• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to
real-time information any where in their organization. This mobility supports
productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired networks.

• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be
fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and
ceilings.

• Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where
wires cannot go.

• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for
wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware,
overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.
Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring
frequent moves, adds, and changes.

• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of
topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations.
Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer to full
infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.

3. Installation for Windows platform

The following section will assist you in installing MS-SWCVT-0.successfully.
You will first install software (Utility) and then insert / attach the
MS-SWCVT-0; to your system, and finally set the network properties to
accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you
wish to install. The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used,
without bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network
resources.

3.1 Installation Overview

Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network
connection:

z Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure

network mode.

z Install the software using the Install CD.
z Install the Wireless LAN Card (MS-SWCVT-0).
z Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network.

Most likely you will need the TCP/IP protocol.