Compex WLE200NX User Manual

WL84E

Wireless N Mini PCI-E Adapter

User Manual

Ver: 1.0

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................2

1.1

FEATURES................................................................................................2

1.2

ENVIRONMENTAL.......................................................................................2

1.3

PACKAGE.................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION.........................................................................3

2.1

Hardware Installation......................................................................3

2.2 S

INSTALLATION..........................................................................3-8

OFTWARE

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The WL84E Wireless N Mini PCI-E Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0),
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b standards. Wireless transmission
rates can reach up to 300Mbps. This product supports 64/128-bit WEP encryptions
and DFS in requires 5-GH bands, as well as WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
encryptions and mechanisms in addition to the adapter’s QSS (Quick Secure Setup)
feature, allowing users to quickly and easily configure wireless security. This product
can also simultaneously operate bandwidth intensive applications such as voice and
video. Applications using a lot of bandwidth that are sensitive to interruptions such as
voice and video applications are given priority in order to assure quality. It also works
well with other 11g and 11n protocol wireless products

1.1 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n(draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE

802.11b standards

 Provides Mini PCI-E interface
 20/40MHz interoperable channels dramatically increase performance
 Up to 300Mbps data transfer rate in 802.11n mode of operation
 Supports Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS), supports 64/128-bit WEP, complies

with 128 bit WPA standard(TKIP/AES), supports MIC, IV Expansion, Shared
Key Authentication, IEEE 802.1X

 Simple Configuration and monitoring
 Supports Roaming technology, guaranteeing efficient wireless connections.
 Simple and easy to use user manageable software for a relaxed easy

configuration of wireless client.

 Compatible with 802.11g and 11b equipment, Intel Centrino Compatibility

tested

 Supports Windows XP/Vista ,Win7 、Linux OS

1.2 Environmental

• Storage Temperature: -40oC ~70oC

• Operating Temperature : 0oC ~40oC

• Operating Humidity: 10% ~90% RH Non-condensing

1.3 Package

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• One WL84E WLAN Card

• WL84E Manual

• WL84E Drives and Manual on CD-ROM

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.

2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mianboard.
Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer
manufacturer for instructions if needed.

3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are
touching the slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its
fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC
case.

4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.

2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1 Overview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for
Windows 2000, XP and Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the WL84E Wireless N
Client Utility (11NWCU) and drivers.

When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will
prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard
program on the CD-ROM.

The Setup steps for Windows 7, XP and Vista are very similar. The following setup
steps are for Windows XP.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the
same name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder
according to your operating system to start the installation. After that, Figure 2-1
will appear. You can click Cancel to end the installation in the screen above.

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