MSi US54G User Manual
MSI US54G (MS-6861)
Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
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.
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.
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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 August 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 US54G - the Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick.
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: support@msi.com.tw.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 US54G - Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick ............................................................. 1
1.2 How US54G Works ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................. 4
1.4 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 5
1.5 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 5
1.6 Product View .................................................................................................. 6
2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Connecting US54G ......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Removing US54G ........................................................................................... 8
3. Software Installation .......................................................................................... 9
4. Wireless Network Utility ................................................................................... 12
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................12
4.1.1 The MSI Wireless LAN Icon ................................................................. 12
4.1.2 Changing the Control Setting (for Windows XP only) ........................... 14
4.2 Networking ..................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Ad-hoc Mode ......................................................................................... 19
4.3 Encryption ...................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Status ..............................................................................................................24
4.5 Information ..................................................................................................... 25
5. Networking Basics .............................................................................................. 26
5.1 Checking the Network Elements .................................................................... 26
5.2 Computer Identification ................................................................................. 27
5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address ...................................................... 29
5.4 Checking TCP/IP Address .............................................................................. 31
5.5 Checking Connection by Pinging .................................................................... 32
5.6 Sharing Files ....................................................................................................33
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Introduction
>>> 1.1 US54G - Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
The MSI Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick - US54G (hereafter
called US54G), 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 autonegotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11,
5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
With US54G, 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 US54G is available to Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows® XP/2000) and can be integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, without
an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer-to-access
point, an Access Point is required).
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>>> 1.2 How US54G Works
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.
Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
US54G
US54G
Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
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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.
Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
US54G
US54G
Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick
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>>> 1.3 Specifications
Form Factor / USB 2.0; 5 ± 0.5V (from USB port)
Operation Voltage
Network Standard IEEE 802.11g/b
Frequency Range 2.412 ~ 2.484GHz
Data Rate and - IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback):
Modulation Types CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps; DQPSK
Operating - USA/Canada: 11 channels (1~11);
Channels - Europe: 13 channels (1~13);
Media Access Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Protocol (DSSS) with ACK
Security / Hardware 64/128 bit WEP/TKIP/
Encryption AES-OCB/802.1x, support for WPA
@ 2Mbps; DBPSK @ 1Mbps
- IEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback):
OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12,
9, 6Mbps
- Japan: 14 channels (1~14);
- Spain: 2 channels (10~11);
- France: 4 channels (10~13)
Range Up to 400m (outdoor)
Antenna Chip Antenna
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/
2000/XP
Environmental - Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50OC
- Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 75OC
- Operating Humidity: 10 ~ 90%,
non-condensing
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>>> 1.4 System Requirements
Before installing the US54G, your PC should meet the following
items:
- One desktop/notebook PC with an available USB port.
- 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 USB 2.0 Stick - US54G.
- One USB cable (45cm, Type-A).
- One Neck Strap.
- One Quick Start Guide.
- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and the
user’s manual.
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>>> 1.6 Product View
Cover
LED (GREEN)
ON - US54G is connected to the
computer.
Flashing - US54G is transmitting
data over the network.
USB Connector
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Hardware Installation
The following diagrams provide you with a basic installation for
your US54G, including how to install and remove the USB stick.
>>> 2.1 Connecting US54G
Connection 1.
The hardware installation for US54G is simply plugging it into
an available USB port on your desktop/notebook computer.
USB Port
Connecting US54G
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Connection 2. If necessary, you can connect the provided USB cable to your
computer, and connect US54G to the cable.
USB Cable
>>> 2.2 Removing US54G
The MSI US54G supports hot-plug function, so that you can
remove it under Windows operating system without shutting
down the system. Note: DO NOT remove US54G while transferring data (the LED is flashing). Please close the communication programs or stop the task before removing it.
Removting US54G
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