GemTek Technology M900820 User Manual

11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card

11Mbps Wireless LAN MINI-PCI Card

WL-250F

User's Manual

2001/7/19

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.

Printed in Taiwan, 2001/7/23

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Statements Needed to be Shown on End Product

Since this module is installted inside the end product, the end prodcut should be affixed a label on visible area showing that this product contain a RF module, and also its FCC ID.

Statements Needed to be Shown on the Users Manual of End Product

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). 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 RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

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This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 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 Ea rth 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 manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries intended for use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13

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Contents

1 Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………..…...… 5 2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………….…...………………… 6 3 Wireless LAN Basics……………………………………………………………………….……...…….7

4. Installation for Windows 98/2000/ME…..………………………………………………………..…….8

4.1 Installation Overview……………………………….……………………………………………..…9

4.2. Installation Procedure of Wireless LAN 11 bps…………………..……..………….….……..10

4.3. Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 98………………………..……………………………16

4.4. Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 / Windows ME……………………………………17

4.5. Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 2000/Windows ME……………………….…………19

5. Configuration Utilit …………………………………..………………….………………………………20

6. Troubleshooting …….…………………………………………..…………………….…………………29

7. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN ……………….………………..……….…………….…31

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2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN, 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card Card. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

• 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card Card.

• User's Manual

• Quick installation guide

• Diskette containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers

Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

The diskette contains the drivers and the program Configuration Utility that is used for managing the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card Card and establishing the wireless connection with your Local Area Network.

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3. Wireless LAN Basics

Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than their wired equivalence.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.

With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:

• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired networks.

• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

• Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.

• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware

might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be co nfigured in a variety of topo logies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peerto-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allows roaming over a broad area.

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4. Installation for Windows platform

The following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first install software (driver) and then insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card Card, and finally set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to install. The Wireless LAN can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources, as in case of wired LAN.

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4.1. Installation Overview

Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless ne twork connection:

 Install the Access Point (AP) at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.  Install the software using the Installation Diskette.  Install the Wireless Mini-PCI Card (11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card Card).  Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need

the TCP/IP protocol.

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4.2. Installation Procedure for Windows 98

Note: Do not insert the Mini-PCI card until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful installation of your 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card card

Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the MiniPCI card successfully.

1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98 to load fully.

2. Be sure that there is no Mini-PCI adapter inserted yet.

3. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM.

4. Select ELAN (P-Series Driver) and then click on the Setup.

5. Accept the license agreement.

6. It takes a few seconds for copying the utility files and then click on Finish.

7. Restart the PC.

8. Insert Mini-PCI Card in the Mini-PCI slot, and complete setup according to detected instructions.

9. Find Mini-PCI in the CD-ROM and click on the Setup.

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