Preliminary Installation Manual
Chung Nam Electronics (CNE)
IEEE 802.11g MiniPCI WLAN Card
Installation Manual
Version 0.1
February 2004
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................3
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure................................4
2.1 Host PC Notebook .....................................................................................4
2.2 Installing the MiniPCI card into the host PC Notebook...................4
2.3 Installing the software drivers on MS Windows platform...............4
2.4 Configuration ..............................................................................................7
2.5 Wireless LAN Installation Guidelines and Authorization for Use
..............................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Regulatory Information ........................13
3.1 FCC Information to User ....................................................................... 13
3.2 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure................................................13
3.3 FCC Electronic Emission Notices .......................................................13
3.4 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement.................................14
3.5 Export Restrictions ..................................................................................14
Chapter 4 Technical Specifications......................15
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The CNE 802.11g WLAN NIC is a complete wireless high speed Network Interface
Card (NIC). It conforms to the IEEE 802.11g protocol and operates in the 2.45GHz
ISM frequency bands.
It provides a complete reference design evaluation platform of hardware and software
to system providers or integrators requiring wireless data communications capability
and is ideal for integration into computer platforms.
Fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11g WLAN standards
FCC Certified Under Part 15 (pending) to Operate in the 2.45 Bands
Support for 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps OFDM, 11 and 5.5 Mbps CCK
and legacy 2 and 1 Mbps data rates
Driver Supports Microsoft Windows ® 98/SE, ME, XP and 2000 (SR1)
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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
2.1 Host PC Notebook
The CNE 802.11g WLAN MiniPCI Card is authorized to be installed into the
following host PC notebooks:
eMachines M5310
2.2 Installing the MiniPCI card into the host PC Notebook
1. Open the miniPCI slot cover of host PC Notebook housing (please observe the
necessary ESD precautions).
2. Insert miniPCI card into the miniPCI slot
3. Connect the host PC notebook antennas to the miniPCI card antenna connectors
(Hirose type UFL connector)
4. Close the miniPCI slot cover of host PC Notebook housing
2.3 Installing the software drivers on MS Windows platform
The driver installation procedure on MS Windows platform is described as follows.
Windows XP is used as the example. It is similar in other Windows platform (e.g.
Windows 98/SE, ME, 2000).
1. Make sure that the miniPCI card has been inserted in your machine properly.
2. Switch on your machine and boot up to Windows XP.
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3. After the system is boot-up, the new miniPCI card is detected automatically.
Choose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click “Next”.
Fig. 1
4. Load the appropriate driver file (Install\PRISMA00.inf) from the folder of the
driver you just unzipped to (e.g. C:\driver) as shown below. Click “Next” button.
Fig. 2
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5. A warning dialog may appear as below. Click “Continue Anyway” button to
continue the installation.
Fig. 3
6. The driver installation starts.
Fig. 4
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7. After the installation, click “Finish” button to exit the installation wizard.
Fig. 5
8. Restart Windows.
2.4 Configuration
1. After the driver is installed, the network icon of the Wireless Connection will
appear in the system tray on the bottom right of the screen
Fig. 6
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2. Right click the WLAN icon and select “Properties” to open the Wireless Network
Connection Properties, the following window will appear
Fig. 7
3. Click the “Configure…” button to enter the miniPCI Adaptor Properties pages.
Fig. 8
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4. Click on the Advanced tab and change the settings for the wireless connection (e.g.
configuration profile, nitro mode settings etc.)
Fig. 9
5. Click on the Status tab to monitor the connection status
Fig. 10
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6. Click on the IBSS tab to select the IBSS channel
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Fig. 11
7. Click on the Domain tab to select the Countries/Domain setting
Fig. 12
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8. Click on the About tab to see the software drivers versions and MAC address
Fig. 13
2.5 Wireless LAN Installation Guidelines and Authorization for
Use
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the
instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any
changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by
Chung Nam Electronics (CNE) may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. CNE is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than specified. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. CNE and its authorized resellers or distributors will
assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising
from failing to comply with these guidelines.
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The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or
environments for example:
On board airplanes, or
In an explosive environment, or
In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful.
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial
plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please first verify authorization to use
these devices prior to operating the equipment.
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Chapter 3 Regulatory Information
3.1 FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with
approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all
applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
3.2 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
Warning:
In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards,
the user is advised to maintain a distance of at least 20 cm from the antenna
of this device while it is in use.
3.3 FCC Electronic Emission Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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3.4 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interferences, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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
3.5 Export Restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code which may not be exported or
transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce
export license.
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Chapter 4 Technical Specifications
Radio Technology IEEE 802.11g (DSSS and OFDM)
Operating Frequency 2400-2497MHz ISM band
Modulation Schemes DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM
RF Channel Availability 11 channels for US (2412MHz to 2462MHz)
13 channels for Europe (2412MHz to 2472MHz)
13 channels for Japan (2412MHz to 2472Mhz), channel 14 only
available in DSSS mode (11Mbps max)
Data Rate Support for 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps OFDM, 11
and 5.5 Mbps for CCK and legacy 2 and 1 Mbps data rates
Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK
Antenna Gain 1.5 dBi at 2.4 GHz band
Antenna Type Dual diversity antennas
Operation Voltage 3.3 V DC via PCI host miniPCI slot
Host Interface MiniPCI
Form Factor Type III A
Device Driver Support Microsoft® Windows® NT, 2000, ME and XP
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity Max. 95 % non-condensing
0 to 70 ℃
-20 to 85 ℃
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