Senao Networks MP8603 User Manual

IEEE 802.11a////b/g

Wireless MiniPCI Card

User’s Manual V1.0

U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice

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 the FCC Rules. These limits are 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
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 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to

channels 1 through 11.

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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the

antenna and users, and

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or

antenna,

3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1

to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not
supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain

change.
As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for
any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for
example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter),
then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not
be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be
responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

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End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may
be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users.
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains
FCC ID: U2M-MP8603”.

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Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user

regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end

product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as
show in this manual.

CE Declaration of Conformity

For the following equipment: Wireless Adapter

Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC),
the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European
standards:

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EN 300 328 V.1.6.1 (2004-11)

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EN 301 893-1 V.1.2.3 (2003-08)

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OJ 2005/513/EC

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement............................................1

End Product Labeling..........................................................................................................3

Manual Information To the End User...................................................................................4

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

Chapter 1: Introduction........................................................................................................7

1.1 Overview of the product.........................................................................................7

1.2 Features..................................................................................................................7

Chapter 2: Installation Guide...............................................................................................8

2.1 Hardware Installation..............................................................................................8

2.1.1 54/108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter Hardware Installation.........................8

2.2 Software Installation...............................................................................................8

2.2.1 Overview......................................................................................................8

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000.......................................................8

Chapter 3: Configuration....................................................................................................14

3.1 Current Status.......................................................................................................14

3.2 Profile Management.............................................................................................15

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................16

3.2.2 Remove a profile........................................................................................19

3.2.3 Switch another Profile................................................................................19

3.2.4 Import a Profile...........................................................................................19

3.2.5 Export a Profile...........................................................................................20

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks............................................................................20

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management...........................................................21

3.3 Diagnostics...........................................................................................................22

3.3.1 Check Driver Information...........................................................................22

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.................................23

Appendix A: Glossary ........................................................................................................24

Appendix B: Economize on power consumption design–.................................................26

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Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

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One 54/108M Wireless MiniPCI Adapter in Bulk Pack

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview of the product

The Wireless Adapter gives you the flexibility to install in Notebook PC in the most convenient
location available, without the cost of running network cables.

The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 54/108Mbps for
maximum throughput, or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating
limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate
with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up
to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.

It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that transmission
distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission
range is extended to 4-9 times.

It adopts 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest
throughput performance available on the market today, link rates of up to 108Mbps. In dynamic
108M mode, the device can attach 802.11b, 802.11g and 108Mbps Super GTM devices at the
same time in an integrated environment. (Only for 108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter)

1.2 Features

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Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards

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Adopts 108M Super GTM and 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission
technologies (108M Super GTM only for 108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter)

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Supports WPA data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

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Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
(108M only for 108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter)

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Provides 32-bit PCI interface (54/108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter) Supports Ad-Hoc and
Infrastructure modes

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Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode

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Eases to configure and provides monitoring information

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Supports Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP

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Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.1.1 54/108M Wireless MINIPCI Adapter Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.

2. Open your PC case and locate an available MINIPCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the
metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for
instructions if needed.

3. Slide the MINIPCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the
slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's
chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.

4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.

2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1 Overview

The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows 2000,
XP. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless Client Utility (WCU) and drivers.

When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found
New Hardware Wizard” window, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the
CD-ROM.

The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and Windows XP are very similar. The following setup steps
are for Windows 2000.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows 2000

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click Start and choose Run. In the field
that appears, enter F:\WCU\Win2000_XP\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive), figure 2-1 should then appear.

2. You can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, figure 2-1.
Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in figure 2-2 after a
moment.