GemTek Technology U900220 Users manual

Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN 11Mbps USB

User's Manual

Version 1.0 – May 2001

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Copyright statement

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, May 2001

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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

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

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

to which the receiver is connected.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
After this device is installed into the host Access Point, the Access Point should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement

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.

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Contents

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

4. Installation for Windows Plateform. ...………………….………………………………………….…8

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

4.2. Installation Procedure for Windows 98 / ME ………………………..……………….….... 10

4.3 Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 98 …………………………………………………... 12

4.4 Uninstallation Procedure for Windows ME ….……………………………………………... 12

4.5. Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 …………….…………………………………..13

4.6.Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 2000 ……………..………………………………..14

5. Configuration Utility……………….………………..…………………………………………………...15

6. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN …….……………………………….………………..….22

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2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN, Wireless LAN 11 Mbps USB. This manual will assist you
with the installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

• Wireless LAN 11 Mbps USB

• User manual

• Diskette or CD rom 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
Wireless LAN 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 configured 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 USB successfully. You will first install
software (driver) and then connect the Wireless LAN USB, 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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