NETIS SYSTEMS 331GU2006M1 Users Manual

Wireless Network Adapter User manual
Wireless Network Adapter
User’s Manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit s for a cla ss B digit al device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar e 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 installe d 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 encou raged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between 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 or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Regulatory information / Disclaimers
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE (CO-LOCATION)
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and it s antenna mu st not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Wireless Network Adapter User manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................... 3
1.1 Welcome
1.2 About This Guide
1.3 Copyright statement........................................................................................................3
1.4 Contents of Package........................................................................................................4
1.5 Before you begin...............................................................................................................4
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Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network ..................................... 4
2.1 Cardbus adapter ...............................................................................................................4
2.2 PCI adapter.........................................................................................................................5
2.3 USB adapter .......................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter.................................................... 6
3.1 Install Driver and Utility.................................................................................................6
3.2 Install Adapter
3.3 Configuration your wireless adapter
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Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility................ 12
4.1 Network Status
4.2 Site Survey
4.3 Admin
4.4 Profile Manager................................................................................................................ 18
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .................................................... .......... 22
APPENDIX A Specifications.............................................................. 23
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Wireless Network Adapter User manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter connects you with 802.11g networks at up to an incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps 802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by industrial-strength WPA, so your data stays secure.
1.2 About This Guide
This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running.
Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate important information.
Contains related information corresponds to a topic.
Necessary
steps, actions or messages should not be ignored.
1.3 Copyright statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.
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1.4 Contents of Package
Wireless network Cardbus/PCI/USB adapter
Manual, Drivers and Utility on CD Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
1.5 Before you begin
You must have at least the following:
A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available 32-bit Cardbus/PCI slot At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
A CD-ROM Drive
Cardbus/PCI/USB controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer
A 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network
The wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802. 11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
2.1 Cardbus adapter
Figure 2-1
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The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following.
PWR ON (Green): Indicates the Adapter is ready
Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection
Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
2.2 PCI adapter
Figure 2-2
The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following.
Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connec tion Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
2.3 USB adapter
The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following.
Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connec tion Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
Figure 2-3
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Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter
3.1 Install Driver and Utility
Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver.
The Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 2-1 should appear. If it dose not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\autorun.exe (if ‘’D’’ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Figure 2-1
Click Install Driver & Utility on the Wirele ss Client Configuration Utility screen.
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Figure 2-2
Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps , and click Finish when done.
Now turn off your PC or notebook
Figure 2-3
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