LevelOne WNC-0600 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

WNC-0600

N_One Wireless PCI Card

V2.0.0-0712

Safety FCC WARNING

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:

y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected. y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

FCC 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.

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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

CE Declaration of conformity

This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards:

y EN300328-2 y EN301489-1/-17 y EN60950

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 5

Package Contents ................................................................................................. 5

LEDs........................................................................................................................ 5

Operation................................................................................................................ 6

CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 7

Requirements......................................................................................................... 7

Procedure............................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY...........................................................13

Overview............................................................................................................... 13

System Tray Icon................................................................................................. 13

Auto Connect.......................................................................................................14

Site Survey Screen..............................................................................................14

Profile Manager Screen....................................................................................... 17

Network Status Screen ....................................................................................... 23

About Screen ....................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 26

Wireless Adapter ................................................................................................. 26

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ................................................................... 27

Modes ................................................................................................................... 27

BSS/ESS ............................................................................................................... 27

Channels............................................................................................................... 28

WEP & WPA-PSK................................................................................................. 28

Wireless LAN Configuration............................................................................... 28

N_One Wireless PCI Card

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the PCI Wireless Adapter's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your PCI Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Desktop Computer.

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

• WNC-0600

• Antenna

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD Manual/Driver/utility

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

LEDs

Wireless Adapter

The Wireless Adapter has a single Link/Activity LED.

Act LED

• On - Associated with the network.

• Off - Not associated with the network.

• Blinking - Data being transferred.

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Operation

You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the Wireless adapter.

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Chapter 2

Initial Installation

This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter.

Requirements

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• CD-ROM drive

• IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g wireless LAN

Procedure

IMPORTANT:

Do not insert the Adapter into your computer

BEFORE installing the supplied software from the LevelOne CD.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC.

2. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run autorun.exe

program.

3. Select the WNC-0600 and click “Utility” on the screen.

Figure: Select the Utility of WNC-0600

4. Select the desired installation language on the screen.

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Figure: Select language

5. On the screen below, click "Next" to start the installation.

Figure: Start Installation

6. Ready to install the program, click "Install" to begin the installation.

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Figure: Ready to install the program

7. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen below.

Figure: Installation Screen

8. Installing Configuration Service.

Figure: Installing Configuration Service

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