Clas Ohlson GN-WP30N-RH Instruction Manual

Wireless Network Card

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Wireless Network Card

Art.no 38-2773 Model GN-WP30N-RH

Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future
reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and for making any
necessary technical changes to this document. If you should have any questions
concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.

Assembly

Note: When computer components are being installed, it is very important that

thecomputer is shut off.
Computer parts are very sensitive to static electricity. Use theanti-static bag which
theparts were delivered in when storing thecomponents, and use an anti-static
wristband when installing.

1. Turn off thecomputer and pull out theplug.

2. Open thecomputer case and so that themotherboard becomes accessible.

3. Install thePCI card in avacant port of thetype PCI-Express. Do not push too
hard when thecard is being installed to make sure no surrounding components
are damaged.

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4. Secure thecard with screws or other compatible type of fastening. The PCI card
shall be pushed in equally far through theentire row when properly installed.

5. Tighten the3 antennas on thecard’s antenna connections marked as “ANT1”,

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“ANT2” and “ANT3”.

6. Put thecomputer case back together. Make sure that no cables are getting stuck.

7. Start thecomputer and follow theinstallation guide.

Installation

This is only aquick guide so that you can quickly get started with theproduct.
Acomplete operator’s manual in English is found on thesupplied CD.

Installation of drivers

The following installation instructions apply for Windows XP with Service pack 2
installed.

1. Install thenetwork card according thechapter ”Assembly” and restart
thecomputer.

2. When thecomputer is started thenetwork card is identified and
“NewHardware Found” is displayed. Insert theincluded CD in theCD ROM
reader and mark No, not this time on thequestion if thecomputer should
search for drivers online. Click Next.

3. The installation starts and stops automatically. Press Finish to complete
theinstallation.

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Installation of software

To access all thenetwork card’s functions theinstallation of software from
theincluded CD is required.
The network card can also be used with some operating system’s software
(e.g. Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista). To take full use
of thenetwork card thefollowing software should be installed.

1. Insert thesupplied CD into thecomputer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation
guide automatically starts and thestart image is displayed.
If theinstallation does not start automatically, run thefile LAUNCH.EXE
on theCD.

2. Click on Install Driver & Utility and then thebutton N300 series to install
theconfiguration program.

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3. Click Next to continue.

4. Click Next to continue.

5. Click on Finish to finish theguide.

6. When theinstallation is completed theconnection guide starts.

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Follow theinstruction “Connect to awireless network”.

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Connect to awireless network/use SmartSetup 3

1. When theinstallation is finished thedialogue box over accessible networks
isshown.

2. Click thebutton SmartSetup 3 to start theconnection guide.

3. Highlight thewanted network and choose OK to add thenetwork to thelist of
wanted networks.

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4. Enter your wireless network’s key and thetype of security that is being used,
then click OK. Contact thenetwork administrator if you are unsure of which
information is needed.

5. The network is now added to thelist of networks. Choose thetab Profile to

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see thelist of wanted networks. The following figure is displayed.

6. Highlight thenetwork you just added and then click on Activate. The computer
now automatically connects thewireless network when thecomputer is started.
Press OK to confirm.

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Troubleshooting

Is thenetwork card installed correctly?

Always check Device Manager how thedevices are displayed.

1. Click Start > Settings > Control panel.

2. Double click on System.

3. Click on thetab Computer hardware > Device manager to display
connected devices.

4. Check if and how thetrouble shooted device is displayed in thelist.
a. If it is not on thelist thedevice is not installed.
b. If it is displayed with ayellow exclamation mark there is aproblem with

thedevice.

c. Right click on thedevice and choose Update driver in case something is

missing etc. Insert theincluded CD and install thedrivers or download it
from themanufacturer’s webpage.

d. Choose Properties to display other information regarding thedevice.

Check theTCP/IP features

1. Go to Control panel and choose Network connections. Right-click on
theconnection to thenetwork card you wish to configure and select Properties.

2. Mark theTCP/IP protocol that is connected to thenetwork card and
chooseProperties.

3. Check that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain address to
theDNS server automatically are marked.

4. Click OK.

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Check configuration

You can check that thecomputer has thecorrect IP address by:

1. Open Program/Accessories/Command prompt. Write ipconfig and press

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[ENTER] to show IP-address, net mask and Gateway.

2. If thecomputer has received thecorrect IP address according thefigure below
(192.168.1.x) you don’t have to do any more settings. Write exit and press
[ENTER] to return to Windows.

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Update configuration

If thecomputer still has an old or incorrect IP address it can be renewed to receive
thecorrect IP address. Do thefollowing:

1. Open Program/Accessories/Command prompt. Write ipconfig/release and
press [ENTER].

2. Write ipconfig/renew and press [ENTER].
Your IP address is displayed, e.g. 192.168.1.34,
Standard-gateway: 192.168.1.1 and Net mask: 255.255.255.0.

3. Write exit and press [ENTER] to return to Windows.

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The ping function

With theping function you can control which devices/computers that are
connected to thenetwork. The command ping is used in thecommand prompt.

1. Write thecommand ping at theprompt, press [SPACE] and enter theIP adress

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or thecomputer name you want to ping and press [ENTER].

2. “Reply from…” shows that theconnection works and thesearched computer
is turned on.

3. “Request did timeout” shows that theconnection does not work
(that thecomputer is not turned on or correctly connected).

4. A working connection should look like this:
Here is contact with theIP-address 192.168.1.1.

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Poor quality on thetransfer/low signal strength

Possible solution

• Place thecomputer with thenetwork card in aspot where thewireless radio
communication is not disturbed by large metal objects, microwave ovens,
other wireless devices etc.

• Decrease thedistance between thenetwork card and thestation.

Disposal

Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product. If you are unsure about
how to dispose of this product contact your municipality.

Points worth bearing in mind!

• Other wireless equipment operating on the same frequency band may

reduce the range of the product.

• The range of all wireless equipment is affected by obstacles between

the transmitter and the receiver (a concrete wall reduces the signal far
more than a plasterboard partition, for example).

If you are having problems with the operation of
the system, try the following solutions

• Switch off any other wireless equipment to check whether it could be

causing the problem.

• Move the wireless equipment and/or reduce the distance, and reduce

thenumber of obstacles (walls, furniture, etc.) between the transmitter
andthe receiver.

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Specifications

Interface PCI-express V1.1
Chip set Ralink MAC RT2890 / RT2820 (sender)

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Operating Voltage 3.3 V +/- 5%
Power Consumption 700–790 mA (transmitting)

355–430 mA (reception)

Frequency range 2,412–2,484 MHz
Modulation OFDM, DSSS, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK,

DQPSK, CCK
Bit rate 300, 270, 243, 216, 162, 135, 121, 108, 81, 54, 48,

36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (auto fallback)

Power output, sender 14 to 18 dBm (depending on transfer rate)
Sensitivity, receiver -66 to -91 dBm (depending on transfer rate)
Antenna 3 x external
Temperature Range Use 0–55 °C , Storing -20–65 °C
Humidity 10–85 % non condensation
Software Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32/64
Safety 64/128 bit WEB, 802.1x, WPA, WPA2
QoS (Quality of Service) WMM
Weight Approximately 50 g
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 22 mm

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Montering

Obs! När datorkomponenter ska monteras är det mycket viktigt att datorn är

avstängd. Datorkomponenter är mycket känsliga för statisk elektricitet. Använd
antistatpåsen som delarna levererades ivid förvaring av komponenterna samt
använd antistatarmband vid montering.

1. Stäng av datorn och drag ur dess stickpropp.

2. Dela datorchassit så att moderkortet blir åtkomligt.

3. Montera PCI-kortet ien ledig kortplats av typen PCI-Express.
Tryck inte för hårt när kortet monteras för att inte skada kringkomponenter.

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4. Fixera kortet med skruv eller annan typ av låsning så att det sitter fast. Kortet
ska vara intryckt lika långt längs hela kontaktraden när det är rätt monterat.

5. Skruva fast de 3 antennerna på kortets antennanslutningar märkt ”ANT1”,
”ANT2” och ”ANT3”.

6. Sätt ihop datorchassit igen. Se till att inga kablar kommer ikläm.

7. Starta datorn och följ installationsanvisningen.

Installation

Detta är endast en snabbguide för att du snabbt ska komma igång med
det trådlösa nätverkskortet. Fullständig manual på engelska finner du på

Svenska

medföljande cd-skiva.

Installation av drivrutiner

Följande installationsanvisning gäller för Windows XP med Servicepack 2 installerat.

1. Montera nätverkskortet enligt avsnittet ”Montering” och starta sedan datorn.

2. När datorn startas identifieras nätverkskortet och ”Guiden ny maskinvara”
visas. Sätt imedföljande cd-skiva icd-läsaren och markera Nej, inte den
här gången på frågan om datorn ska söka efter drivrutiner på Internet.
Klicka på Nästa.

3. Installationen startar och slutförs sedan automatiskt. Tryck därefter på Slutför
för att stänga guiden.

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