MSI CB54G2, MS-6835 User Manual

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MSI CB54G2 (MS-6835)

Wireless 11g CardBus Card

User’s Guide

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FCC Caution

1. The 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.

2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The 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.

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

4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNA­TIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is

given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve­ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their
respective owners.

Revision History

Revision History Date
V 1.0 First Release March 2004

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Important Safety Precautions

Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.

1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.

2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating.

5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.

7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:

Liquid has penetrated into the equipment

The equipment has been exposed to moisture

The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work

according to User’s Manual

The equipment has dropped and damaged

If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR
BELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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How to Use This Guide

This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your
MSI CB54G2 - the Wireless 11g CardBus Card.

Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product you

bought, including its application, specification, and requirements.

Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product into

your system.

Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of the

product’s driver and utility.

Chapter 4, Wireless Network Utility, describes the MSI Wireless Network

Utility that lets you configure your product to connect the network quickly
and easily.

Chapter 5, Networking Basic, helps you to build your network and share

resources over the network.

Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-
ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If
you are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.

Technical Support

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates,

and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/.

Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail].

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1

1.1 CB54G2 - Wireless 11g CardBus Card .......................................................... 1

1.2 How CB54G2 Works ..................................................................................... 2

1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................. 4

1.4 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 6

1.5 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 6

1.6 Product View .................................................................................................. 7

2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................... 8

2.1 Connecting the CB54G2 ................................................................................. 8

2.2 Removing the CB54G2 ................................................................................... 9

3. Software Installation .......................................................................................... 10

4. Wireless Network Utility ................................................................................... 13

4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................13

4.1.1 The MSI Wireless LAN Icon ................................................................. 13

4.1.2 Changing the Control Setting (for Windows XP only) ........................... 15

4.2 Networking ..................................................................................................... 17

4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................... 17

4.2.2 Ad-hoc Mode .......................................................................................... 20

4.3 Encryption ...................................................................................................... 23

4.4 Status ..............................................................................................................24

4.5 Information ..................................................................................................... 26

5. Networking Basics .............................................................................................. 27

5.1 Checking the Network Elements .................................................................... 27

5.2 Computer Identification ................................................................................. 29

5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address ....................................................... 32

5.4 Checking TCP/IP Address .............................................................................. 36

5.5 Checking Connection by Pinging .................................................................... 38

5.6 Sharing Files .................................................................................................... 39

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Introduction

The MSI Wireless 11g CardBus Card CB54G2 (hereafter
called CB54G2), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-effi­ciency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in of­fice or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and
auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g),
or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).

With CB54G2, you can roam between conference room and
office without being disconnected the LAN cables; in addition,
sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.

The CB54G2 is available to Microsoft Windows operating sys­tems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can be integrated into
networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer,
without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer­to-access point, an Access Point is required).

>>> 1.1 CB54G2 - Wireless 11g CardBus Card

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Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or
other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary
plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are
part of the network only for the duration of a communications
session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared
printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In this
kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however,
users can only communicate with other wireless LAN comput­ers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within
range.

>>> 1.2 How CB54G2 Works

CB54G2

Wireless 11g CardBus Card

PC54G2

Wireless 11g PCI Card

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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure
network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an
Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can
manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Addi­tionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to
access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take
advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,
email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of the
Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of the
Ad-hoc networking.

CB54G2

Wireless 11g CardBus Card

PC54G2

Wireless 11g PCI Card

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>>> 1.3 Specifications

Form Factor 32-bit CardBus

Operation Voltage 3.3 V

Standard IEEE 802.11g/b

Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz

Data Rate and IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback):
Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps

- DQPSK @ 2 Mbps

- DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback):

- OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6 Mbps

Operating Channels - US and Canada: 11 channels;

- Europe: 1 to 13 channels;

- France: 4 channels;

- Spain: 2 channels;

- Japan: 13 channels

Media Access Protocol Direct Sequence Spread

Spectrum (DSSS) with ACK;
Half-Duplex

Security / Encryption 64-/128-bit WEP

Range Up to 350 m (open space)

Antenna Printed antenna

Transmitter Output Power 14±1 dBm

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Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/

ME/2000/XP

Environmental - Operating Temperature:

0 ~ 55OC

- Operating Humidity:
10 ~ 90%, non-condensing

EMI Compliance FCC, CE, Wi-Fi

Dimensions (WxDxH) 115 x 54 x 6.7 mm

Weight 40 g

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>>> 1.4 System Requirements

Before installing the CB54G2, your PC should meet the follow­ing items:

- One notebook PC with PC Card slot, or desktop PC with PC
Card slot module.

- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.

- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and
utilities.

- One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.

>>> 1.5 Package Contents

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item
contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should
contain the following items:

- One Wireless 11g PCI Card - CB54G2.

- One Quick Start Guide, this User’s Guide, and the Software
AP/Gateway User’s Guide.

- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and the
manual files.

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>>> 1.6 Product View

Power LED - Solid GREEN, indicating that
the CB54G2 is power on.

Link LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by:
ON - CB54G2 is connected.
Flash -CB54G2 is searching for available Access Point

or receiving/transmitting data over the wireless
network.

Golden Finger

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DO NOT hold the CB54G2 on the golden
finger when installing it; otherwise, it may
cause interference or damage.

The following diagrams provide you with a basic installation for
the CB54G2, including how to install and remove the CardBus
adapter.

Hardware Installation

>>> 2.1 Connecting the CB54G2

Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer. If there is
the dummy card in the slot, remove it first; then, insert the
CB54G2 into the slot (usually with its label facing up) and push
it until it is firmly seated.

Connect the CB54G2

PC card slot

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Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. Push the Eject
Button and the CB54G2 will slide out slightly. Then, pull it out
of the slot.

Eject Button

Before removing the CB54G2, you should stop
the device in Windows operating system.

>>> 2.2 Removing the CB54G2

Remove the CB54G2

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Software Installation

This chapter describes the procedures of installing the driver
and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish the
installation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME, please prepare
the Windows® Setup CD at hand before installing the driver;
because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copy
files during the installation.

Please NOTE that the CB54G2 should be installed into your
computer before installing the driver and utility. Then, the
operating system will detect a new device and start to configure
the new device. Click

Cancel

here to start installation from the

InstallShield Wizard.

Click

Tip: The wireless LAN adapter

should be installed into your
PC before installing the driver
and utility.

Your Wireless LAN adapter type