LITE ON TECHNOLOGY WN5401A User Manual

Welcome!

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your
PC with the Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g
Device.

You can establish a wireless network
using your PC as a Wireless Access Point
or you can use your PC as a client if you
already have a wireless network

Your PC functions as a Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) connecting with other wireless product(s) via

802.11 technology.

802.11 technology allows over-the-air connection
between devices. Your PC is equipped with an

802.11a/b/g product which allows fast (54Mbps)
connection rates.
If your PC is connected to the internet and you would
like instructions on how to wirelessly connect other
machines to this PC please refer to section C of this
guide or refer to the section on Access Point Mode
include in the User’s Manual available on the CD.
If another machine is connected to the Internet and
you would like to wirelessly connect this PC to the
other connected machine, start with page 2 of this
guide or find additional information on Station Mode
in the full User’s Manual available on the CD.

functioning.

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Installing the Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g
Device Antenna

A) Antenna Installation

1. Screw the antenna connector (A) to the antenna
jack (B) located on the back of the PC.

The Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g Device is embedded in
the PC and needs the antenna supplied with your PC
to be connected. Once connected, your PC is ready to
begin functioning in station mode (as a client) with
your Wireless Loc al Area Network.
Note:

It is assumed that there is an existing wireless
LAN network with an Internet connection (please
consult your ISP for further information).

Package content consist of an antenna with a
connector located at the end (A) that screws into the
antenna jack located on the back of th e PC (B).

2. Place the PC on a table or place the antenna in an
elevated and open area to achieve the best
wireless performance.

A

A

B

OR

B

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B) Windows XP Wireless Zero

Configuration

The PC will begin functioning in Station Mode (as a
Client) with your Wireless LAN Network as soon as the
Network Key is set-up.

Important

If you do not have an existing wireless network you will need to set
up your Gateway prior to using your PC in Station Mode.

If you are attempting to set your PC up to function as an Access Point
please se e Se cti on C of th is Quic k Ins tal l Gu id e an d / or r efer to the
complete User’s Manual provided on CD.

1. Find the Network Key (WEP Key or WPA Ke y) for
your Wireless Network.

2. Start your PC

3. Right click on the Wireless Network icon in the
system tray

Note: There are two Network icons in the system tray.
The wireless network connection icon is shown below.

4. Select View Available Wireless Networks from
the Wireless Network icon menu.

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