Sercomm PC812RN Users Manual
Wireless_N
PCI Adaptor
PC812Rn
User Guide
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 1
LEDs...................................................................................................................................1
Operation...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION..............................................................................2
Requirements.....................................................................................................................2
Procedure...........................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY................................................................5
Overview ............................................................................................................................5
System Tray Icon...............................................................................................................5
Auto Profile Connect.........................................................................................................6
Site Survey Screen.............................................................................................................6
Profile Manager Screen .................................................................................................... 9
Network Status Screen....................................................................................................14
About Screen....................................................................................................................16
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................17
Wireless Adapter.............................................................................................................17
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................18
Modes ...............................................................................................................................18
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................18
Channels...........................................................................................................................19
WEP & WPA-PSK..........................................................................................................19
WPA2-PSK ......................................................................................................................19
Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................20
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Adapter's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The Wireless Adapter Unit
• 2 Antennas
• Quick Start Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
LEDs
Wireless Adapter
The Wireless Adapter has a single Link/Activity LED.
Link/Act LED
Operation
You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the Wireless
adapter.
• On - Associated with the network.
• Off - Not associated with the network.
• Blinking - Data being transferred.
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Chapter 2
Initial Installation
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This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter.
Requirements
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
• CD-ROM drive.
• IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g wireless LAN.
Procedure
You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the Wireless Adapter.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC.
2. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run the SETUP.EXE
program.
3. Select the desired installation language on the screen.
Figure 1: Start Installation
4. On the screen above, click "Next" to start the installation.
5. Select the location on the screen.
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Initial Installation
Figure 2: Country Domain Screen
6. Step though the procedure.
7. After the installation is complete, select Yes, I want to shutdown my computer now and then
click "Finish".
Figure 3: Installation Screen
8. Insert the Card into your computer.
• Remove the cover on one side of the computer.
• Find an empty PCI expansion slot inside the computer.
• Press the Card firmly into the slot.
• Connect the supplied antenna cable to the port on the Card.
• Replace the computer’s cover and power it on.
9. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start.
• Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installation of the
Windows driver
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Wireless Adapter User Guide
10. When the Windows wizard is complete, you will now have a new icon in your system tray,
as shown below.
Figure 4: System Tray Icon
Wireless Adapter Icon Table
Connection to the Wireless Adapter is established. The length of green
color indicates the signal strength.
No connection to the Wireless Adapter.
The Wireless Adapter is unplugged.
11. You can double- click this icon to configure the Wireless interface. See the following
chapter for details.
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