LevelOne WPC-0601 User Manual
LevelOne
User Manual
WPC-0601
N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter
V1.0.0-0804
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:
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.
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 Marking Warning
Digital Data Communications, declares that this product (Model-no. WNC-0601) is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at:
http://www.levelone.eu/support.php
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .................................................................................................. 1
LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 1
Operation ................................................................................................................ 1
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 2
Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2
Procedure ............................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY ............................................................. 8
Overview ................................................................................................................. 8
System Tray Icon ................................................................................................... 8
Auto Connect ......................................................................................................... 9
Site Survey Screen ................................................................................................ 9
Profile Manager Screen ....................................................................................... 12
Network Status Screen ........................................................................................ 18
About Screen ........................................................................................................ 20
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 21
Wireless Adapter .................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .................................................................... 22
Modes.................................................................................................................... 22
BSS/ESS ............................................................................................................... 22
Channels ............................................................................................................... 23
WEP & WPA-PSK ................................................................................................. 23
Wireless LAN Configuration ............................................................................... 23
N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter
Link LED
Blinking - The Adapter's wireless networking is enabled.
Off - The Adapter's wireless networking is disabled.
Act LED
Slow Blinking- The Adapter has an active connection.
Fast Blinking - Data is being transferred.
Off - The Adapter has not an active connection.
Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Adapter's features
and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter
provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
Level One WPC-0601 Wireless CardBus Adapter
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 Power and Link/Act LED.
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
CardBus Card Slot
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 WPC-0601 and click “Utility” on the screen.
Figure: Select the Utility of WPC-0601
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. Press the Cardbus Card firmly into the slot then the computer will auto detect it.
Figure: Insert wireless adapter
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9. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard screen will appears, click “Next”.
10. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) to allow it to complete the
installation of the Windows driver, and then click Next.
Figure: Install the software automatically
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