Creatix Polymedia CTX404EV2 User Manual

Creatix 802.11b Wireless

PCI CARD

CTX404E V.2

User Manual

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Safety instructions

This equipment has been designed and tested in accordance with the
requirements of Standard IEC 950 „Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment“ Extracts from these
requirements according Standard IEC 950:

The CTX404E V.2 was evaluated for use in maximum ambient

temperature of 40 °C.
The CTX404E V.2 may only be used in countries where the card is
certified.

Regulatory Statements

FCC Certification

The United States Federal Communication Commission and the Canadian
Department of Communication have established certain rules governing the
use of electronic equipment.

Part15, Class B

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device my not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. 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 in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or 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.

Caution:

1. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

2. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

3. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved

by Creatix Polymedia GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this
equipment

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions…………………………………………….

Regulatory Statement…………………………………………

Introduction…………………………………………………….

Wireless Network Options…………………………………...

• Peer to Peer

• Access Point Network

Install……………………………………………………………..

• Windows XP

Configuration CTX404E V.2………………………………….

• Windows Utility

Configuration Network…………………………………………

Uninstall…………………………………………………………..

Support Inquiry………………………………………………….

Introduction

The 802.11b Wireless PCI Card is a powerful 32-bit PCI Card that plugs quickly and
easily into your Desktop PC for wireless network applications without wires or cables.
Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, it offers a transferring date rate of 11Mbps in a
wireless LAN environment. Once connected with other networked PC’s, it allows you
to share hard disk drives, DVD drives, CD drives, printers, and the likes.

The 802.11b Wireless PCI Card allows you to take full advantage of your PC’s
mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime and
anywhere. Plus, with the network installation simplicity and flexibility, you can
eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Exploring WWW and
augmenting networks can never be done more easily.

Features

Features:

Compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN

Compliant with PCI Standard

Works with all existing network infrastructure.

Compatible with specific wireless products and services

Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption Protocol

Freedom to roam while staying connected

11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate

Lower power consumption

Easy to install and configure

Wireless Network Options

The Peer-to-Peer Network

This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly.
Equipped with wireless PCI or wireless PC Cards, you can share files and printers
between each PC and laptop.

Or you can use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global
network and share files and information with other PCs via a wireless LAN.

The Access Point Network

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much
more conveniently. With wireless PCI Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a
wired global network via an Access Point.