MSI US60G Owner's Manual
MSI US60G
Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter
User’s Manual
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Hiermit erklärt Micro Star International CO., LTD dass sich dieses Produkt in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Die
Konformitätserklärung kann auf folgender website eingesehen werden:
http://www.msi-computer.de/support/dl_man.php
Hereby, Micro Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC. The respective Declaration of conformity can be found
online:
http://www.msi-computer.de/support/dl_man.php
IEEE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz operation
Europe: Frequencies: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
France: Frequencies: 2.4465– 2.4835 GHz,
Outdoor use is limited to 10mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
IEEE 802.11b/g und Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz Betrieb
Europa: Frequenzen: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Frankreich: Frequenzen: 2.4465– 2.4835 GHz,
Außerhalb von geschlossenen Gebäuden ist die genehmigte Sendeleistung im
Frequenzband 2454-2483.5 MHz auf maximal 10mW beschränkt.
Italy:
If used outside of own premises, general authorisation is required.
Luxembourg:
General authorisation required for public service.
Notified Countries:
Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy,
Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Estonia, Letvia, Lithuania,
Czech Republic, Slovakia , Slovenia, Hungary, Poland und Malta.
Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung:
Dieses Produkt integriert als Teil der Produktausstattung eine WLANKomponente und/oder eine Bluetooth®-Komponente.
Die entsprechende Komponente verbindet Computer über eine Funkverbindung .
Es kann auch eine Funkverbindung zu anderen geeigneten WLAN- oder
Bluetooth® Geräten hergestellt werden.
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Prescribed use:
This product integrates a WLAN- and/or Bluetooth® device.
The device sets up a radio link between to computer. In addition it is possible to
link the WLAN- or Bluetooth® device to any other WLAN- or Bluetooth® device
which stick to the IEEE 802.11b/g or Bluetooth® requirements.
Hinweise zur Reichweite:
Der Abstand zwischen Sender und Empfδnger (von einem WLAN- oder Bluetooth
-Gerδt zu einem entsprechenden anderen Gerδt) hδngt stark von der
Einsatzumgebung ab. Wδnde, Betonboden (Eisen), beschichtete Fensterscheiben,
Fahrzeug-Karosserie, etc..
Weitere Beeinflussungen:
- Hochfrequenzaussendungen jeder Art
- Gebδude, Bδume, etc.
- Heizkφrper, Stahlbeton, etc.
- offen betriebene Computer, etc.
- Mikrowellenherde, etc,
Die Kommunikation zwischen unterschiedlichen WLAN- oder Bluetooth® Gerδten ist von der jeweiligen Software und dem entsprechenden Versionsstand
abhδngig
Operating range:
The transmission range between different WLAN- or Bluetooth® devices varies
depending the specific environment. Walls, concrete floor (iron), laminated
windows, vehicle-body, etc..
More electromagnetic interferences:
- high frequency emission of any kind,
- Buildings, trees, etc.
- Heaters, ferroconcrete, etc.
- open computer systems, etc.
- Microwave oven, etc,
Communication (exchange data) is dependent on the software of the WLAN or
Bluetooth® devices.
MSI Technology GmbH
Hanauer Landstraίe 306
60314 Frankfurt
Telefon: +49 (0)69 40893-0
Telefax: +49 (0)69 40893-202
®
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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 June 2007
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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 Manual 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 70O C OR
BELOW -10OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction1
1.1 US60G - MSI Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter............................................1
1.2 How US60G Works.............................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications......................................................................................................4
1.4 System Requirements.........................................................................................6
1.5 Package Contents...............................................................................................6
1.6 Product View......................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation............................................................................8
2.1 Connecting US60G..............................................................................................8
2.1 Removing US60G................................................................................................9
Chapter 3. Software Installation.............................................................................10
3.1 Software Setup..................................................................................................11
Chapter 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/Vista).............................15
4.2 Networking..........................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode....................................................................................16
4.2.2 Ad-hoc Mode...............................................................................................22
4.3 Link Status...........................................................................................................24
4.4 Statistics..............................................................................................................25
4.5 About...................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5. MSI Software AP Setup........................................................................27
Chapter 6. Networking Basics................................................................................30
6.1 Setup...................................................................................................................30
6.2 Configuration.......................................................................................................33
6.3 Confirmation........................................................................................................34
Chapter 7. Networking Basics................................................................................35
7.1 Checking the Network Elements........................................................................35
7.2 Computer Identification.......................................................................................37
7.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address..........................................................40
7.4 Checking TCP/IP Address...................................................................................44
7.5 Checking Connection by Pinging........................................................................46
7.6 Sharing Files........................................................................................................47
Chapter 8. Trouble Shooting....................................................................................51
Appendix: CE Compliance Booklet.........................................................................55
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Introduction
>>> 1.1 US60G - MSI Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter
The MSI US60G Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter (hereafter
called US60G), 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 US60G, 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 US60G is available to Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows® Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE/XP 64-bit) and can be
integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computerto-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode
(computer-to-access point, an Access Point is required).
*Experiencing the high throughouput of the MSI Turbo G mode,
MSI Turbo G series wireless products are highly recommended
as your best choices. MSI Turbo G mode is suggested to function with MSI Turbo G series wireless products to optimize
performance. The compatibility of other brands of wireless
products with MSI Turbo G mode is not guaranteed.
(MSI Turbo G Mode support is also required on host/ router side,
such as the MSI RG60G and US60G).
Actual throughput value might vary due to environmental, operational and other factors.
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>>> 1.2 How US60G 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.
MSI Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter
US60G
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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.
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>>> 1.3 Specifications
Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g
Frequency Band 2.400-2.4835GHz
Special Feature Support MSI Turbo G Mode* Technology
Interface USB 2.0 compliant with USB 1.1
Antenna Build-in
Data Rate IEEE802.11g (auto-fallback):
- OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b (auto-Fallback):
- CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps
- DQPSK: 2 Mbps
- DBPSK: 1 Mbps
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA witha ACK
Channel IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b
Ch. 1-11--N. America Ch. 1-11--N. America
Ch. 1-13--Japan Ch. 1-14--Japan
Ch. 1-13--Europe ETSI Ch. 1-13--Europe ETSI
Ch. 10-11--Spain Ch. 10-11--Spain
Ch. 10-13--France Ch. 10-13--France
Transmission IEEE 802.11b (DSSS), IEEE 802.11g (OFDM)
Modulation IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) IEEE 802.11g (OFDM)
CCK@11, 5.5 Mbps BPSK@6, 9Mbps
DQPSK@2Mbps QPSK@12, 18Mbps
DBPSK@1Mbps 16-QAM@24, 36 Mbps
64-QAM@48, 54 Mbps
Network Architecture Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure Mode
*MSI Turbo G Mode support is also required on host/ router side, such as the MSI
RG60G and US60G.
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Temperature 0oC to 70oC
(Operating Storage) -10oC to 100oC
Humidty 10% - 90% (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 802.11g (54Mbps)
270mA@3.3vin continue Tx
230mA@3.3vin continue Rx
195mA@3.3V in Standby mode
802.11b(11Mbps)
340mA@3.3V in continue Tx
240mA@3.3V in continue Rx
195mA@3.3V in Standby mode
Output Power 802.11g
54Mbps, 14.0+2/-1 dBm
802.11b
11Mbps, 17.5+/-2 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity 54 Mbps OFDM@ 10% PER = -65dBm
11 Mbps CCK@ 8% PER = -80dBm
Range Up to 400m (outdoor operating range)
Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP,
AES, 802.1x
Operating System Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/XP 64-bit
/Vista
Certification FCC Part 15, CE, DGT, C-Tick, Wi-Fi
Dimension 78(L)x27(W)x9.6(H) mm
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>>> 1.4 System Requirements
Before installing the US60G, your PC should meet the
following items:
- A desktop or laptop with an available USB port.
- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP 64-bit/Vista 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 Turbo G USB Adapter - US60G.
- One USB extion cable.
- One Quick Installtion Manual.
- One Installation CD including drivers, utilities, and the
manual files.
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>>> 1.6 Product View
Wireless 11g Turbo G USB Adapter US60G
Cover
USB Connector
LNK/ACT LED - GREEN, indicating
the networking status by:
ON - US60G is connected to
computer.
Flash -US60G is transmitting over
the network.
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Hardware Installation
The following diagrams provide you with a basic installation for your US60G, including how to install and remove
the USB Adapter.
>>> 2.1 Connecting US60G
Connection 1.
The hardware installation for US60G is simply plugging
it into an available USB port on your desktop/notebook
computer.
USB Port
Connecting US60G
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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 US60G
The MSI US60G 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.
Removing US60G
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Tip: The wireless
LAN adapter should
be installed into your
PC before installing
the driver and utility.
Software Installation
This chapter describes the procedures of installing the
driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to
finish the installation. Under Windows® 98SE/ME
environment, make sure you have prepared the Windows® Setup CD at hand before installing the driver. Since
the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copy
necessary files during the installation.
Please NOTE that the US60G 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.
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Click
>>> 3.1 Software Setup
After installing the Wireless USB Adapter to your computer and then turning on the computer, the operating
system will detect a new device and start the configuraton
automatically. Please CANCEL the pop-up window from
Found New Hardare Wizard to install necessary driver
and utility from the InstallShield Wizard of your Software
CD.
Insert the Software CD into your CD-ROM driver, and the
STEP
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Setup program shall launch automatically.
If the Autorun program didn’t launch automatically, click
Start at the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.
exe (where E is your CD-drive) in the Open box and click
OK to launch the Setup program manually.
Click
STEP
2
The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears.
Read and Accept the License Agreement; then click
Next.
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STEP
3
The program will copy the necessary files to the system.
The progress indicator shall show the installing status.
Click Finish when the installation is completed. The
STEP
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MSI Wireless LAN icon will appear in the status area.
MSI Wireless LAN icon
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Wireless Network Utility
>>> 4.1 Introduction
4.1.1
After installing the driver, MSI US60G provides a conven-
ient and powerful utility that allows you to set up, configure,
and know your networking status easily and clearly.
The MSI Wireless LAN icon
- Not connected to the network.
- Connected to the network.
- Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network.
When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows the
current connection information.
Right-clicking the icon will bring up a sub-menu containing more settings:
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Launch Config Utilities
Launch the MSI Wireless utility to configure your
network setting.
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Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility
Windows XP/Vista also provides user another wireless
utility to choose from. If you intened to use the utility to
set your network, this item is selectable to change the
MSI Wireless Utility to the Windows XP/Vista Wireless
Utility at your reference.
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Switch to AP Mode
If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software AP
function, you shall see this item under the sub-menu,
which allows you to use MSI wireless adapter as a virtural
access point.
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Exit
Close the program.
Clicking the icon will launch the utility as shown below to
configure your network settings.
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Click
4.1.2Changing the Control Setting (for Windows XP/Vista)
Under Windows XP/Vista environment, the wireless LAN
is controlled by the operating system (default). To take
full advantage of your MSI wireless adapter, it is recommended to use the MSI Wireless Network Utility to control your wireless LAN.
To change the control setting:
Click Start to select Network Connections under
STEP
1
Setting.
STEP
Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, select
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Properties to bring up following dialogue windows.
Click Wireless Network and uncheck the Use
Windows to configure my wireless network settings,
then click OK.
Uncheck this option
Click
Now you can use the MSI Wireless Utility to configure
STEP
3
your wireless network settings.
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>>> 4.2 Networking
Since US60G is installed in your computer, you have to
configure the settings for communication to start working
in your network environment.
4.2.1
Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure mode allows your computer to communicate with the other computers in the network through an
Access Point. The following tasks should be done before you configure the settings:
-The Access Point must be turned on.
-Your computer with wireless adapter installed
and the Access Point must be located with the
communication range of the Access Point (see
the Access Point's manual for details).
Connecting to the Access Point:
STEP
1
Click the MSI Wireless LAN icon to bring up the
Wireless Network Connection window.
Click
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STEP
2
In the tab of Site Survey, select the network you want,
and then click Connect.
You also can click Rescan to search the available
Access Point in the network again.
Select
STEP
If the Access Point selected to connect has been
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connected and had set up the Authentication and
Security, you need to have the WPA Pre-shared Key or
WEP Key beforehand from the Access Point
administrator to enter in the blank. Then click OK to
complete the configuration.
Click
Enter WPA
Preshared
Key
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Please refer to page 19 for more detail configuration
STEP
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regarding Add to Profile selection.
Advanced network settings:
STEP
1
Click the Advanced in the MSI Wireless Utility window
to set advanced network settings.
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Wireless mode: Select wireless mode. 802.11 B/G mix,
802.11b only, and 802.11g only modes are supported.
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B/G Protection: ERP protection mode of 802.11g
definition. User can choose from Auto, On, and Off.
a. Auto: STA will dynamically change as AP announce ment.
b. On: Always send frame with protection.
c. Off: Always send frame without protection.
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Tx Rate: Manually force the Transmit using selected
rate.Default is Auto.
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Tx Burst: MSI proprietary frame burst mode.
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Fast Roaming at: Fast to roaming, setup by transmit
power.
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Select Your Country Region Code: Seven countries to
choose.
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CCX2.0: Support Cisco Compatible Extensions
function.
a. LEAP turn on CCKM
b. Enable Radio Measurement: can channel
measurement every 0~2000 milliseconds.
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Turn radio ON/OFF for FAA requirement.
a. Radio On: Indicate to turn on radio.
b. Radio Off: Indicate to turn off radio.
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Apply: Apply the above changes.
Add Profile to keep your favorite wireless settings:
STEP
1
Click the Profile in the MSI Wireless Utility window to
select Add or click Add to Profile after you select one
of available Access Point under Site Survey window to
configure your favorite wireless settings. You may
save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at
your preference.
Click
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