Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio
Frequency Notice
Wireless PC Card
User Manual
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.
Note: 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 or more of the
following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm
(8 inches) during normal operation.
Wireless PC Card
TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................1
CONNECT THE NETWORK PC CARD TO YOUR
NOTEBOOK PC................................................................................ 2
ARDWARE INSTALLATION
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DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................... 2
NSTALL DRIVER UNDER WINDOWS
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NSTALL DRIVER UNDER WINDOWS
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NSTALL DRIVER UNDER WINDOWS
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CONFIGURATION UTILITY .......................................................30
NSTALL THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
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ONFIGURE THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
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XP ...........................................2
98 ............................................5
ME ..........................................9
2000 ...................................... 11
NT ......................................... 15
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Wireless PC Card
Introduction
The Wireless PC card helps you create a wireless network for sharing
your broadband cable or DLS internet access among multiple PCs in
and around your home of office. It is designed for notebook
computers running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT, Millennium
and XP. It is 16-bit PCMCIA and 32-bit CardBus compatible and
works in any available PCMCIA or CardBus slot. Its auto-sensing
capability allows packet transfer in 11Mbps for maximum throughput,
or speed reduction to the lower 1Mbps speed for distance or working
in a noisy environment.
Features
11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate
Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b(DSSS) 2.4GHz-compliant
Equipment
Plug-and Play Operation Provides Easy Setup
Utilizes Intersil HFA3841/HFA3842 chip sets
Advanced Power Management Features Conserve Valuable
Notebook PC Battery Life
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Compatible to Prevent Lost
Connections
Rugged Metal Design with Integrated Antenna
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 40-bit data encryption
Driver Supports Windows 98, Millennium, NT v.4, 2000 and XP
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Connect the Network PC Card to Your
Notebook PC
Hardware Installation
Locate an available Type II PCMCIA slot on your notebook
computer.
With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the
PCMCIA slot and the “Network PC Card” label facing up, slide
the PCMCIA adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.
Insert the driver CD into your CD drive.
The Hardware Installation is complete.
Driver Installation
Install Driver Under Windows XP
1. Connect the Wireless PC card into your Notebook PC. Windows
XP will automatically recognize a new Intersil PRISM_2_5_
PCMCIA_ADAPTER. Select Install the software
automatically [Recommended] and click the Next button to
proceed.
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2. Windows will notify you that it has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibility with Whistler. Click the
Continue Anyway button to continue.
3. Windows has now completed installing the network. Click the
Finish button to continue.
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4. Click right on My computer and select properties. Select
Device Manager and click on the Network adapters. You will
find the Intersil PRISM2.5 PCMCIA Adapter if it is installed
successfully. The PC card adapter driver installation is finished.
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Install Driver Under Windows 98
1. Connect the Wireless PC card into your Notebook PC. Windows
98 will automatically recognize a new Intersil-PRISM 2_5
PCMCIA ADAPTER. Click the Next button to proceed.
2. Make sure Search for the best driver for your device is
selected and click the Next button.
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3. Make sure the Specify a location is selected and click the
Browse button. At this point, Windows will ask you to browse
for the folder. Simply select the folder in which the driver is
located and click the OK button.
4. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click the Next button
to continue.
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5. Windows has now completed installing the network. Click the
Finish button to continue.
6. After installing the drivers, the System Setting Change screen
will show you that installation is complete. Click the Ye s button
to finish.
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7. Click right on My computer and select properties. Select
Device Manager and click on the Network adapters. You will
find the Intersil PRISM2.5 PCMCIA Adapter if it is installed
successfully. The PC card adapter driver installation is finished.
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Install Driver Under Windows ME
1. Windows automatically recognizes a new PC Card added. Select
Automatic search for a better driver [Recommended] and
click the Next button to proceed.
2. Windows will notify that installing has been completed. Click
the Finish button to continue.
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