IEEE802.11g Wireless
LAN CardBus Card
WE602-P
User’s Manual
Rev 0.1
54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission 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 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 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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as conduction above is met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,
digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example
certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final
product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for reevaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC
authorization.
End Product Labeling
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains
TX FCC ID: N89-WE602P''
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Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end
product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a
prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements. The antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CyberTAN declared that WE602-P is limited in CH1-CH11 by specified
firmware controlled in USA
About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your CardBus Wireless
LAN Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
Ø Product description and features.
Ø Hardware installation procedure.
Ø Software installation procedure.
Ø FAQ
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Table of Contents
About this manual 3 / Federal Communication
Commission Interference Statement 3
Chapter 1 - Introduction.................................................5
Features..................................................................................................5
What is Wireless LAN?...........................................................................6
Wireless LAN Modes..............................................................................6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration...................................................7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ...................................8
Package Contents...................................................................................8
System Requirements for the Adapter...................................................8
Hardware description..............................................................................8
Inserting the Wireless LAN Card............................................................8
LED Indicators.........................................................................................9
Ejecting the Wireless LAN card..............................................................9
Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows..................11
Driver installation for Windows 98........................................................11
Driver installation for Windows 2000..................................................14
Driver installation for Windows ME.....................................................17
Driver installation for Windows XP...................................................... 19
Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility..... 21
Installation in Windows........................................................................21
Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................24
Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration..................... 24
Use Wireless LAN Utility.........................................................27
Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, 2000 and ME.................... 30
Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card ....................................30
Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols ......................35
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium.....35
Appendix A – FAQ....................................................... 38
Appendix B – Specifications ........................................ 39
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CardBus Wireless LAN Card. This high-speed CardBus
Wireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The
Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can
share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires!
The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48
and 54 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11g draft standard. This Adapter
provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for
the configuration of the Adapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the
plug-and-play procedure for the Windows operating systems, is described in this
document.
Features
The CardBus Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11g draft
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devices
that support the standard. Features of the Adapter are:
l Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
l Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11g draft standard
l Using CardBus interface
l Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
l Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the
notebook
l Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
l Delivers data rate up to 54 Mbps
l Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps rates
l Provide CardBus Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility
l The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link
l Supports most popular operating systems
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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great nu mber of advantages
over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup and manage.
They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a confe rence room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:
• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired ne tworks.
• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and
range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full
infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad area.
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking
in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc
structure where users on the LAN contend the shared
bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access
point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a
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wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN
computer to move through a building and still be
connected to the LAN.
• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on W ireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adapters
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware
installation of the Adapter.
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POWER
LINK
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
This chapter covers connecting your CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot
of notebook.
Package Contents
Please make sure that items below are included on package.
ü One CardBus Wireless LAN Card
ü One CD containing drivers and documentation
ü One Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements for the Adapter
Ø Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Ø Notebook with CD-ROM drive
Ø One free CardBus slot
Ø Pentium-Class 90MHz or higher
Hardware description
The Wireless LAN Card is encased in a stainless compact frame and has a 68-pin
connector for attaching to the CardBus port of notebook.
Inserting the Wireless LAN Card
Note!
These instructions apply to most notebook computers. For detailed
information on inserting PC cards into your notebook, consult the
notebook manual.
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Follow the procedure below to install the Wireless LAN card.
1. With 68-pin connector of the card facing the CardBus slots on notebook,
slide the card all the way into an empty slot.
2. Connect to a network.
LED Indicators
The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:
LED MEANING
POWER
Indicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green).
Indicates link status. It is normally blinking. When blin king,
LINK
indicates that the card is scanning the channels, and the link
is not active. When lit, indicates that the card is locked to a
channel, and the link is active.
Ejecting the Wireless LAN card
After disconnecting from the LAN, you can eject the Wireless LAN card from the PC
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Card slot of notebook.
Note!
Most notebooks have an eject lever or button for ejecting PC cards from the PC slots.
Consult your notebook manual for details.
Warning!
After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver on
different Operating System.
In Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating systems, you do not have to power
down the notebook to remove the card. The card is hot-swappable — you
can remove the card when the notebook is powered on. However,
Microsoft recommends that you stop the card. Refer to your Windows
2000/ME/98 online help for information on stopping the Wireless LAN
card.
To prevent data loss, do not eject the Wireless LAN card
when a data transmission is taking place. Exit your
communications program normally, stop the card if
necessary, and then r emove the card.
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Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows
The following sections cover CardBus Wireless LAN Card driver installation in the
Windows Operating Systems.
Note!
You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the
drivers.
Driver installation for Windows 98
Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows
98.
1. Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first. (Refer to
Chapter 2 – Hardware installation.)
2. After Windows 98 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card, the Add New Hardware
Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for
the best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
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4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.
5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to
continue the installation.
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