Shuttle PN18 Users Manual
User’s Guide
for
XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
Shuttle
®
User’s Guide for XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
Manual Version 1.0
FCC Regulation Information
The equipment has been tested and f ound to comply w ith the limits for a Class B Digital
Device, pur suant to part 15 of t he FCC rules. These limits are designed to prov ide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses a nd can radiate radio f requency energy and, if not installed and
use d in acco rdanc e w ith th e ins truct ions, may caus e harmf ul interf erence to radio
communication. How ever, the re is n o guarantee that inter f erence w ill not oc cur in a
par ticul ar installation. If this equipment does cause harmf ul inter f erenc e to radio or
television rec eption, w hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is enc ouraged to try t o correct the interf erence by o ne or more of the f ollow ing
measures:
Reorient or relocate the r eceiving antenna.
Increase the separ ation betw een the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent f rom that to w hich the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The equipment is f or home or office use.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1
1.1 Features ........................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................ 2
1.3 System Requirements ...................................................... 2
2. Insta llation Of The X PC 802.11b/g Wir e less Kit ....................... 3
2.1 Hardw are Setup ............................................................... 3
For P series ...................................................................... 4
For i series ........................................................................ 5
For G,G2,G4,G5 series ....................................................... 6
For K series ...................................................................... 8
2.2 Software Installation ....................................................... 11
2.3 Network Connection .........................................................14
2.4 IP Address ....................................................................... 18
2.5 Configuration Utility ........................................................19
2.6 Station ............................................................................. 21
More Setting ....................................................................23
Advanced Setting .............................................................27
2.7 AccessPoint ....................................................................29
More Setting ....................................................................31
3. Appendix ...............................................................................34
3.1 SoftAP Configuration ......................................................34
3.2 Specifications.................................................................39
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1. Introduction
The XPC 802.11b/g W ireless Kit aims to let your XPC quickly and
seamlessly communicate with a 802.11b/g (at up to 54 Mbps)
networks. Wireless networking uses radio frequencies to transmit
and rec eive data between your XPC’s and other network devices.
With this Wireless Kit, surfingon the Internet couldn’t be any easier.
Simply install the USB connector to the reserve header on
mainboard, launch the attached friendly-interfaced program- Shuttle
Wireless tool to configure the Modul e, and you will be ready to
ex pe ri enc e a L AN (loc al area network) that c an be acce ss ed
anywhere. You can operate the network in either an independent
mode or an infrastructure mode. The former, which is also k nown
as peer-to-peer or ad-hoc network, lets you directly make connection with other wireless-equipped computers, and the later, the s ocalled infrastructure network, allows you to communicate with wired
LAN via an access point. To obtain the complete benefits your XPC
802.11b/g W ireless Kit provides, please read this manual carefully
before using it.
1.1 Features
With XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit, you can
exc hange data over the air, which minimizes the need for wired
connections.
poss ess the port abi lit y and mobili ty of wirel ess netwo rking
connectivity wherever y ou are.
operate Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes.
utilize up to 256-bit W EP,W PA encryption.
enjoy high-speed data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps.
empl oy auto matic d ata rat e switc hing which offers maximum
reliability, throughput and connectivity.
monit or and configure the network via t he supplie d friendl y-
interfaced application ~ Shuttle Wireless Tool.
Operate a Software Access Point to share y our internet
connection with friend family.
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1.2 Package Contents
Before starting ins tallation, pleas e make sure the package you purchased includes the following items:
One XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
One Antenna
One Antenna cable
Two USB cable (1*5 pin & 2*5 pin)
On e Ch assi s
4xScrews
One Driver CD with Shuttle SoftAP
One User Manual
If any of the items list ed above are missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor.
1.3 System Requirements
To properly operate your XPC 802.11b/g W ireles s Kit, your c omputer must meet the following minimum requirements:
Pentium III MHz processor or higher
128 MB RAM or above
A CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ Me/ 2000 or W indows XP
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2. Installation Of The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
Installing the XPC 802.11b/g W ireless Kit is quick and easy. Simply follow the steps below to install the hardware, followed by a few
clic ks of t he mou se and you will be up and running on your own
wireless network .
2.1 Hardware Se tup
STEP 1
Unfasten the screws on the back panel and remove the case.
STEP 2
Use a 6mm screwdriver to puncture the perforated hole on the back
panel from the outside in. Once the s crewdriver can pass through
the hole, c arefully snap the metal tag off.
Note : If the c over sti ll does not detac h, carefull y
ofthe chassis.
STEP 3
Take out the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit.
Note : The i nstall ation process of XPC 802.11b/g W irel ess Kit will
be different for each XPC model and dependent on each XPC
design. Pl ease refer to the foll owing i nstall ation i nstructions for
your XPC model .
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For P series
STEP 4-1
Install the XPC 802.11b/g W ireless Kit to the four attachment points
as shown below.
STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
backchassis.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
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For i series
STEP 4-1
Install the XPC 802.11b/g W ireless Kit to the four attachment points
as shown below.
STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
backchassis.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
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For G,G2, G4,G5 series
STEP 4-1
Unscrew the two XPC
802.11b/g W ireless Kit’s
screws and remove the
module cover.
STEP 4-2
Take out the Antenn a cable connector and remove the loc k, then
install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit.
STEP 4-3
Take out the chas sis and fasten the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to
the chassis with the two screws.
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STEP 4-4
Antenna cable connector
Screw the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit to the two
holes on the upside of the
chassis arm, near the
rear of the XPC.
STEP 4-5
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
backchassis.
STEP 4-6
Use a lock to secure the
antenna from the outside.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
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For K series
STEP 4-1
Unscrew the two XPC
802.11b/g W ireless Kit’s
screws and remove the
module cover.
STEP 4-2
Take out the Antenn a cable connector and remove the loc k, then
install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit.
STEP 4-3
Screw the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit to the two
holes on the upside of the
chassis arm, near the rear
of the XPC.
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STEP 4-4
Antenna cable connector
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
backchassis.
STEP 4-5
Use a lock to secure the
antenna from the outside.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
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STEP 5
Screw the antenna onto the exposed thread. Set the antenna to
vertical for good reception.
Note : Make s ure all the c onnectors are aligned in the correc t di recti on.
STEP 6
Connect the signal cable from the XPC 8 02.11b/g W ireles s Kit to
the 5-pin USB header located on the motherb oard. Double check
all connections before continuing.
STEP 7
Attach the case and fasten the thumbs crews to complete the
hardware installation.
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2.2 Software Installation
Step 1: Install the Driver & Utility
For Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP users
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included CD-ROM into
your computer. The CD-ROM will run automatic ally.
2. When the Main Menu sc reen appears, click “Driver & Utility
Installation” to continue.
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