Planet WL-8316 User Manual

802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

WL-8316

User Manual

Version: 1.00

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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio n. This e quipm e nt 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible 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, and ( 2 ) this Device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency

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exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
(R&TTE)

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static
electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the
computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the
equipment

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WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of
the presence of hazardous substances in electri cal and electronic e quipment, end
users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meanin g of the
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal

waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
Model: WL-8316
Rev: 1.0 (December. 2006)
Part No. EM-WL8316

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TABBLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................1

1.1 Features................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Specification..........................................................................................2

1.3 Package Contents................................................................................. 3

1.4 Minimum System Requirements............................................................3

1.5 Installation Considerations.................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network .....................................................4

2.1 PLANET WL-8316.................................................................................4

Chapter 3 Installation Procedure........................................................................ 5

3.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation............................................... 5

Chapter 4 Configuration Utility............................................................................ 8

4.1 Network Status......................................................................................9

4.2 Profile Manager...................................................................................10

4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode................................................................... 10

4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Mode............................................................................ 12

4.2.3 Profile Setting............................................................................16

4.3 Site Survey..........................................................................................17

4.4 Statistics..............................................................................................20

4.5 Advance.............................................................................................. 21

4.6 Admin.................................................................................................. 22

4.7 About...................................................................................................24

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 25

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PLANET WL-8316 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-8316 provides simple, reliable, and
high-speed wireless connectivity for the desktop users. The WL-8316 is capable of offering up
to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz frequency bands.

Support of WEP / WPA / WPA2 encryption keep your wireless communications away from
unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer. Backward compatible with 802.11b
standard, the WL-8316 is easier to join existing network and protect your original investments.
The WL-8316 also takes advantage of flexibility and convenie nce of PCI interface.

1.1 Features

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z IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant
z Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2.4GHz
z Data rate aut o-fallback mechanism increases connection reliability
z Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WAP (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x), WAP2 (AES with IEEE 802.1x)

functions for high level of security.

z Support of Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode
z Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
z Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables
z Supports PCI v2.2 interface
z Seamless integration with existing LAN through any IEEE 802.1b/g complaint Access

Point.

General Application

WL-8316 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various network
scenarios:

1. Remote access to corporate network for information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal service.

2. Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, public occasions, venues and open area where it is
difficult to wire.

3. Frequently changing environments

Factories, Retailers, and Offices that frequently change locations and rearrange the
workplace

4. Temporary network access

Events, exhibitions, construction sites or some important occasions that require
temporary network access.

5. Access to database for mobile workers

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Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to database while
roaming in the hospital, retail store or office.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

SOHO users who are in need of easy-to-install and wide coverage networking.

1.2 Specification

Interface
Standards Conformance
Data Transfer Rate

Operating Mode
Security
Modulation

Channels

Media Access Protocol
Network Protocol
Transmit Power
Sensitivity
LED Indicators

Complaint with PCI v2.2 standard
Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g
11b : 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps (auto sensing)
11g : 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 48 / 54Mbps (auto sensing)
Infrastructure Mode, Ad-Hoc Mode
WEP 64/128 Bit, WPA, WPA2

802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps);

802.11g: OFDM
11 Channels (USA)
13 Channels (Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
CSMA / CA
TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI
15 dBm

-80 dBm
LNK/ACT

Operating System

Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP

Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics

Dimensions
Unit Weight
Power
Certifications
Operating Temp
Storage Temp

Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity

120×40mm (Non-Bracket)
50g
5V
FCC ,CE
0º~40º C

-20º~70º C
10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
5% to 90%, Non-Condensing

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1.3 Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the
following items:

1 x WL-8316
1 x Driver and User’s manual CD
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x External Antenna

If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier for support.

1.4 Minimum System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

Pentium Based (above) IBM-compatible PC system with one vacancy PCI slot
CD-ROM drive
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Operating System
At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation

1.5 Installation Considerations

Beware of the walls and ceilings. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range
form 3-90 feet. Properly position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so
that the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized.
Building materials make a difference – A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a
negative effect on signal coverage range. Try to properly position Access Points and computers
with wireless adapters so that there would be less obstacles existing between them.
Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves, cordless phones and child incubator s.
It is likely that the latter will cause interferences to the operation of your wireless LAN devices.

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Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network

The PLANET WL-8316 supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the
specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to
computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

complement PCI slot

2.1 PLANET WL-8316

The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following.

z Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection
z Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

Figure 2-1

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Chapter 3 Installation Procedure

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about
the Wireless PCI Adapter. Follow the proce dure described below in this chapter to install the
PCI adapter under Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP.

3.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation

The following installation operates under Window XP. The procedure also applies to Windows
98SE / Me / 2000.

Note 1: If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before, please uninstall

Note 2: Please install the configuration utility before insert WL-8316 into the PCI

z Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM driver.
z The Wizard should run automatically. If the menu screen does not appear, click “Start” at

the taskbar. Then, select “Run” and type “E:\Utility\setup.exe”, where the E is your CD-ROM
drive.

z Click “Utility” hyperlink on the PLANET WL-8316 Utility screen.

the existed drivers and utilities first.

slot of the computer.

Figure 3-1

z When the “Software Installation” screen appears, click “Continue An yway” to proceed.

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