Maxnet WP7300-SG User Manual
USER GUIDE
Wireless
108M
WP7300-SG
Pci Adapter
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FCC 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 or more of the following
measures:
• Reorie n t or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation betwe en 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 o r a n experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not ca u se harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interfere nc e received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (WP7300-SG)
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
For the following equipment: WP7300-SG
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.
National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
France
Italy
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
required
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
CONTENTS
Package contents..................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 2
1.1 Overview of the Product ..................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status ......................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide .................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 WP7300-SG Hardware Installation
.....................................................................4
2.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 .............................................................................5
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista .............................................................................9
Chapter 3 Configuration....................................................................................... 12
3.1 Current Status .................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile ...............................................................14
3.2.2 Remove a profile ...............................................................................................18
3.2.3 Switch another Profile .......................................................................................18
3.2.4 Import a Profile..................................................................................................18
3.2.5 Export a Profile..................................................................................................18
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks...................................................................................19
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management..................................................................19
3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Check Driver Information ..................................................................................21
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.........................................21
Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista........................................................ 23
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 26
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 27
Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One resource CD for WP7300-SG, including:
• MAXNET Wireless Client U t i lity (MWCU) and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Help f u l Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Maxnet WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Pci Adapter!
1.1 Overview of the Product
The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or Notebook PC in the most convenient
location available, without the cost of running network cables.
The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 108Mbps for
limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate
with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up
to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.
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1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
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Adopts 108M Super G
technologies
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
and 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission
Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer
rates
Provides 32-bit PCI interface (WP7300-SG
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
Eases to configure and provides monitoring information
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Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista
Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (WP7300-SG)
1.3 LEDS Status
WP7300-SG LED Indications
LED Indications Status Working Status
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
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Status Green Intermittently
the adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green Light up The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 WP7300-SG Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1. Turn off yo u r desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove the metal
slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with y our computer manufacturer for instructions if
needed.
3. Slide the PC I Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's
contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis
with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.2 Software Instalation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installati on procedure for Windows
98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the Maxnet Wireless Client Utility
(MWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found
New Hardware Wizard” window, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the
CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP are very similar. The following setup
steps are for Windows 2000 and the section 2.2.3 for Windows Vista.
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2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Insert the Res o urce CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name
as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your
operating system to start the installation. Figure 2-1 should then appear.
2. Yo u can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure 2-1.
Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 2-2 after a
moment.
Figure 2-1 Maxnet Wireless Client Utility – Install Shield Wizard
3. To continue,click Next on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click Cancel to end the Installation.
Figure 2-2 Maxnet Wireless Client Utility Installation Program
4. The Setup W izard will ask you to choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3 . It is recommended
that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install
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