Chung Nam Electronics WLC311NR User Manual

OEM installation Manual

Chung Nam Electronics (CNE)

IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB WLAN Module

(Model #: WLC311NR)

OEM Manual

Version 2.0

December 2008

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Contents

Chapter 1: Product Information .....................................................................................3

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................3

1.2 Features.............................................................................................................3

1.3 LED Status........................................................................................................3

Chapter 2: Installation Guide.........................................................................................4

2.1 Overview...........................................................................................................4

2.2 Installation procedure........................................................................................4

2.2.1 Software installation ...............................................................................4

2.2.2 Hardware Installation..............................................................................8

2.3 Uninstall Software ............................................................................................8

2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software...................................................................8

2.3.2 Uninstall the utility software from your embedded system....................9

Chapter 3: Connect to Wireless Access Point.......................................................10

3.1 Using Ralink Configuration Utility ................................................................10

3.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration...............................................................16

Chapter 4: Regulatory information..............................................................................18

4.1 FCC Information to User ................................................................................18

4.2 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure............................................................18

4.3 FCC Electronic Emission Notices ..................................................................18

4.4 OEM Installation Guide..................................................................................18

4.5 Antenna Specification.....................................................................................19

Chapter 5: Technical Specifications ............................................................................20

Appendix A: Specifications..................................................................................20

Appendix B: Glossary...........................................................................................21

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Chapter 1: Product Information

1.1 Introduction

CNE WLC311NR is a USB 2.0 pen-size WLAN module supporting IEEE

802.11b/g/n at 2.4GHz radio operation, The WLAN module provides high-speed
wireless connectivity with data rate from 1 Mbps up to 135Mbps theoretically.
Additionally, wireless roaming allows the user to move among different access points
without losing the connection. The WLAN module also provides excellent security
features such as WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WPS, PBC, PIN encryption
security which make the network almost impenetrable.

Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability as
well as strong security, the WLC311NR WLAN module is the perfect solution for
small office and home use.

1.2 Features

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Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 standards.

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1T1R Modes with 135Mbps PHY Rate for Antenna configurations.

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Legacy and High Throughput Modes.

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Dynamic data rate: Maximum data rate up to 135Mbps. Auto fallback

switching with 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps.

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Reverse Direction Grant Data Flow and Frame Aggregation.

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QoS-WMM, WMM-PS.

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Multiple BSSID Support.

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Wireless data encryption with 64/128 encryption for security

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Supporting WPS by external push button or software API.

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Lower Power with Advanced Power Management.

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Drivers supports Windows XP 32/64, 2000, Vista32/64, Linux, Macintosh.

1.3 LED Status

The LEDs in this WLAN module indicate Link/Act status. It blinks at green light
when sending and receiving data.

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Chapter 2: Installation Guide

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2.1 Overview

The WLC311NR WLAN module will be installed into the embedded system under
various operation systems (OS) such as Windows 2000/XP/Vista/CE or Linux. In
this OEM manual, we will use Window XP as an example to show you how to install
the driver on the OS. The WLC311NR setup Wizard will guide you through the
installation procedure. This Wizard will also guide you installing the Utility and
drivers.
In case you plug in the hardware before installing the software, you will be prompted
by “Found New Hardware Wizard”, please click the Cancel button, and run the Setup
Wizard program from the installation CD-ROM shipped together with the module.
All of following sections are written based on Windows XP.

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Note: The comments and conditions for other OS platforms may be different from

this chapter.

2.2 Installation procedure

2.2.1 Software installation

Please follow below instructions to install the driver for WLC311NR WLAN module.

1. Insert the Resource CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of your computer; then
execute Setup.exe to install the driver. The system will operate automatically,

Figure 2-1 License Agreement

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and the License Agreement dialog box as shown in Figure 2-1 will appear on the
screen. Please read all the license agreement thoroughly and select Yes in case
you accept the terms and conditions of the license agreement, then click Next >.

2. The dialog box Setup Type shows as Figure 2-2 will allow you to choose your
wanted driver, you can select the best suit your needs. It is recommended to
choose the Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility, and click on the button
Next >.

Figure 2-2 Setup Type to choose installed driver

3. The Setup Type dialog box as shown in Figure 2-3 appears on the screen, you
can choose either using Ralink Configuration Tool or Microsoft Zero
Configuration Tool to configure your new IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB WLAN
module. However, it is recommended to select Ralink Configuration Tool to
configure the module as it provides fully access to all functions of the module. If
you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or
Vista, please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool. Then click Next to
continue.

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Figure 2-3 Select Configuration Tool in the Setup Type

4. You have selected the setup type that best suit your needs, and you are ready to
install the program, please select the button Install in the dialog box Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Ready to install the program

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5. Please wait for a moment and the dialog box of Setup Status as Figure 2-5 will
appear on the screen.

Figure 2-5 Setup Status

6. When the computer finish the driver installation. The screen of Figure 2-6 will
then appear. Click the Finish to complete the installation.

7. A new icon

Figure 2-6 Install Shield Wizard Complete

will appear at the lower-right corner of your computer after driver

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