DP Wireless-N PCI
Express Wi-Fi Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The DP Wireless-N PCI Express Wi-Fi Adapter is
designed to add a wireless connection to your
PCI Express equipped desktop computer.
Key Features and Benefits
• Complies with 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
standards
• 2T2R with 300Mb/s data rate for both
transmitting and receiving
• Wireless security: 64/128bit WEP, WPA,
WPA2
• Supports WPS (WiFi protected setup)
• Supports Qos-WMM, WMM-PS
• Installs in standards height or low profile
chassis with included brackets
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System Requirements
• Desktop PC with an available PCIe slot
• Windows
®
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server
2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
Package Contents
• DP Wireless-N PCI Express Wi-Fi Adapter
• Spare low profile bracket
• Antennas (2)
• Software CD
• Quick installation guide
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Layout
Status LED
Anttennas
Figure 1: CN-WR0811-S1 Layout
Status LED
• Lnk/Act on: Indicates valid connection.
• Lnk/Act quickly flashing: The adapter is
transmitting or receiving data.
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are
provided below. Since the design of computer
cases and motherboards vary, refer to your
computer’s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. Discharge any static
electricity build up in your body by touching your
computer’s case for a few seconds. Avoid any
contact with internal parts and handle cards
only by their external edges.
Note: For low profile chassis, remove the
standard height bracket and install the
enhanced low-profile bracket now.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and
any other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the
cover from the computer.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available
PCIe slot.
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4. To install the card, carefully align the card's
bus connector with the selected PCIe slot on
the motherboard. Push the board down
firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to
secure the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect
the power cord.
7. Attach the external antennas to PCIe
adapter antenna ports.
Software Installation
NOTE: Server 2008 & 2008 R2 Microsoft WLAN
AutoConfig Service is not installed by default.
Follow the instructions below to install WLAN
AutoConfig Service to enable wireless network
support. After completing the installation, and
for all other Windows OS, go directly to Driver
Installation on page 7.
1. Right click Computer, then click Manage.
2. Right click Features, then click Add
Features.
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