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IEEE 802.11b/g

User Manual

Rev. 1.0

May 2004

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FCC Information to User

Model: Wireless PC Card

FCC ID: RC6AWP-914W

Model: Wireless Mini PCI Adapter

FCC ID: RC6AWI-922W

Model: Wireless PCI Adapter

FCC ID: RC6AWI-926W

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance, 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.

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

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

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm

between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National

laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to

comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action

against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

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 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 methods:

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio

receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product could void the user's right to operate the equipment.

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device
intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA
member states. In some EU / EFTA member states
some restrictions may apply. Please contact local
spectrum management authorities for further details
before

p

utting this device into operation.

Note: CE certificate is not applied for module.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and

telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications

Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.

However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity

when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture

must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Requirements For Operation in the European Community

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community

The user should run the utility program provided with this product to check the current channel

of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage

rules for European Community countries as described in this section. This device is intended to

be operated in all countries of the European Community.

Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France

The following radio channel usage limitations apply in France.

The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorité de regulation des telecommunications (ART),

enforces the following rules with respect to use of 2.4GHz spectrum in various locations in

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France. Please check ART's web site for latest requirements for use of the 2.4GHz band in

France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm.

When operating in the following metropolitan regions (départements) in France, this device may

be operated under the following conditions:

• Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13)

• Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7)

When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France such as Guadeloupe,

Martinique, St Pierre et Miquelon, Mayotte, this product can be operated under the following

conditions:

• Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13)

• Outdoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13)

When operating outside of the following regions (départements) in France such as Réunion and

Guyana, this product can be operated under the following conditions:

• Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13)

• Outdoors using channels in the 2.420-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 3-13)

Please refer to the ART web site for further details.

Metropolitan Regions:

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................6

1.1 Preface ............................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Key Features ...................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 6

1.4 System Requirements ........................................................................................6

1.5 LED Definition ....................................................................................................6

1.6 Two Basic Operating Modes ..............................................................................7

1.7 Location and Range ...........................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Basic Installation .......................................................................................................8

2.1 Install the Wireless LAN Card............................................................................. 8

2.2 Install the Driver and Software Utility.................................................................. 8

2.3 Uninstall the Driver and Software Utility ...........................................................10

Chapter 3 Quick Start to Join in a Wireless Network ............................................................... 13

Chapter 4 Software Utility - WLAN Configuration Utility ..........................................................15

4.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................15

4.2 Profiles Tab ......................................................................................................15

4.2.1 Profiles List Section................................................................................ 15

4.2.2 Buttons ................................................................................................... 16

4.2.3 Icon ........................................................................................................16

4.3 Link Status Tab ................................................................................................16

4.4 Site Survey Tab................................................................................................ 17

4.4.1 Site Section ............................................................................................ 17

4.4.2 Buttons ................................................................................................... 17

4.4.3 Icons....................................................................................................... 17

4.5 Statistics Tab.................................................................................................... 18

4.5.1 Transmit Statistics Section ..................................................................... 18

4.5.2 Receive Statistics Section ...................................................................... 18

4.5.3 Button..................................................................................................... 18

4.6 Advance Tab ....................................................................................................19

4.6.1 Drop Menu Section................................................................................. 19

4.6.2 Checkbox Section ..................................................................................19

4.6.3 Icons & Buttons Section .........................................................................19

4.7 About Tab......................................................................................................... 20

4.8 Add Profile....................................................................................................... 21

4.8.1 Configuration Tab................................................................................... 21

4.8.2 Authentication & Security Tab ................................................................ 22

Chapter 5 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 26

5.1 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode.......................................... 26

5.2 Connect to an Ad Hoc Station ..........................................................................27

5.3 Start a New Ad Hoc Wireless Network ............................................................. 29

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Chapter 6 Activate the Software AP Function .........................................................................31

6.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 31

6.2 Bridge Connections .......................................................................................... 31

Chapter 7 Software Utility - WLAN SoftAP Configuration Utility .............................................. 33

7.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................33

7.2 Config Tab........................................................................................................ 34

7.2.1 Config Tab.............................................................................................. 34

7.2.2 Security Button....................................................................................... 35

7.3 Access Control Tab .......................................................................................... 36

7.4 WDS Tab.......................................................................................................... 37

7.5 MAC Table Tab ................................................................................................ 38

7.6 Event Log Tab .................................................................................................. 38

7.7 Statistics Tab.................................................................................................... 39

7.7.1 Transmit Statistics Section ..................................................................... 39

7.7.2 Receive Statistics Section ...................................................................... 39

7.7.3 Button..................................................................................................... 39

7.8 About Tab........................................................................................................ 40

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................41

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Preface

The Wireless LAN Card frees you from traditional Ethernet wiring and helps you connect to an

existing wireless network for sharing your broadband cable or DSL Internet access. It is

designed for computers running Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP operating

systems. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum

throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in

an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. The power saving capability

eliminates from wasting power especially in Laptop PC. This card complies with 2.4GHz IEEE

802.11b/g standards and can protect data integrity with enterprise-level WPA security. With the

additional software AP function, you can easily convert your PC into an Access Point virtually.

You can setup this card as a Client Station or an Access Point via a powerful WLAN

management software utility stored in the packaged CD. This accommodating dual-functionality

makes it your best choice to cooperate with a PC with no cabling hassle.

1.2 Key Features

•Operate at 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency with data transmission rate up to 54Mbps

•IEEE standards support: IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g

•Advanced security features including WEP, WPA

•32-bit CardBus / Mini PCI type IIIB / 32-bit PCI Rev. 2.2 interface

•Full-featured WLAN management software utility

•Compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP

1.3 Kit Contents

•Wireless LAN Card (PC Card (CardBus) / Mini PCI Module / PCI Adapter)

•Set-up CD with user manual & software utility

1.4 System Requirements

A computer must be at least equipped with the following requirements:

•available PC Card slot / Mini PCI slot / PCI slot

•CD-ROM drive

•Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP operating system

•Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor

•64 Mbytes RAM

•50 Mbytes free hard disk space

1.5 LED Definition

•Ready: lit when the card is plugged in and ready to transmit or receive

•Link/Act: lit when the card is wirelessly connected; flash when it is transmitting or receiving

Note: Mini PCI Module has no LED indicators; PCI Adapter only has Link/Act LED.

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1.6 Two Basic Operating Modes

This card can be operated in the following two basic modes:

1. Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers

communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP). For example,

this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP that is attached to a router

that lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

2. Ad Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers

communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP. For example, Ad Hoc

Mode is used when two Windows computers are configured with file and print sharing

enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.

Both of these configuration options are available with this card and are instructed in this user

manual.

1.7 Location and Range

Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range that vary significantly based

on the physical location of the computer with this card. For best results, avoid potential sources

of interference, such as: large metal surfaces, microwaves ovens or 2.4GHz cordless phones. In

general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed

with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease between the

devices.

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Chapter 2 Basic Installation

2.1 Install the Wireless LAN Card

1. Make sure this card is firmly installed in your PC.

2. Turn on your PC and log in the operating system.

2.2 Install the Driver and Software Utility

1. Click “Cancel” to close the Find New Hardware diagram. Insert the packaged CD into your

CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically start to install the driver and utility into your PC.

2. Click “Yes” to proceed the WLAN Utility installation.

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3. Click “Finish” and the utility shortcut will appear on your desktop after a little while. Double

click this shortcut.

4. For Windows XP users, you will be asked to select the software utility installed or the

Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration. This manual instructs the former. (For better

usage, please make sure that your Windows XP operating system has been installed

Windows XP Service Pack 1a and Windows XP Support Patch for Wi-Fi Protected Access.)

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5. You will see this card’s system tray icon on the lower right portion of the Windows task bar.

2.3 Uninstall the Driver and Software Utility

1. Open Control Panel.

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2. Double click Add or Remove Programs.

3. Select the Wireless LAN Card from the list.

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4. Click the Change/Remove button.

5. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now., and then click Finish.