SMC Networks PW-DN481D User Manual

PW-DN481D

150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Rev: 1.0.0 1910020267

FCC 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 or more 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.

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.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

France

Outdoor use limited to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

Italy None

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required

Luxembourg None

General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS

Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................................................2

1.2 Features...........................................................................................................................2

1.3 LED Status.......................................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Installation Guide................................................................................ 4

2.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Software Installation.........................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP............................................................................... 4

2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista ...........................................................................9

2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7 ...............................................................................12

Chapter 3 Configuration for Windows XP........................................................ 16

3.1 Current Status................................................................................................................16

3.2 Profile Management.......................................................................................................18

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile............................................................................. 18

3.2.2 Remove a profile............................................................................................................. 23

3.2.3 Switch another Profile..................................................................................................... 23

3.2.4 Export a Profile............................................................................................................... 23

3.2.5 Import a Profile ...............................................................................................................23

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks................................................................................................24

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management............................................................................... 25

3.3 Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................26

3.3.1 Check Driver Information................................................................................................26

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information...................................................... 27

Chapter 4 Configuration for Windows Vista.................................................... 28

Chapter 5 Configuration for Windows 7........................................................... 31

Chapter 6 WPS configuration............................................................................ 33

6.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method......................................................................33

6.2 PIN method....................................................................................................................35

6.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device.....................................................................................36

6.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device................................................................................. 37

Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 38

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 39

Package Contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for PW-DN481D, including:

• AR52 Wireless Lite-N Client Utility (AWCU) and Drivers

• User Guide

• Other Helpful Information

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Note:

Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

Conventions:

The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter without any explanations.

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter.

1.1 Overview of the product

The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

The PW-DN481D’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11n/g/b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the AR52 Wireless Lite-N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the PW-DN481D is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.

1.2 Features

¾ IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP

encryption

¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to

150Mbps

¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations ¾ Provides PCI-E interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

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Note:

This device leverages some 802.11n features to provide improved performance and coverage compared to 802.11a/g devices, and fully interoperates with 802.11n products if they are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, but it does not conform to all of the requirements in the IEEE specification and is not classified as "n" in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program.

1.3 LED Status

Status Working Status

Off The driver has not been installed.

Flashing Slowly

The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received.

Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

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

2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI-E slot on the mianboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.

3. Slide the PCI-E Adapter into the PCI-E 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 XP. The Setup Wizard will install the AR52 Wireless Lite-N Client Utility (AWCU) and drivers.

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

The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes Windows XP for example.

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open PW-DN481D folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then the following screen for preparing setup will appear.

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Figure 2-1

2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-2

3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client

Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown in Figure 2-3). Click Next to continue.

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Figure 2-3

4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4

5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

Figure 2-5

6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue.

Figure 2-6

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7. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-7 .

Figure 2-7

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Note:

For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during

these steps (shown in Figure 2-8). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work

with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.

Figure 2-8

PW-DN481D 150Mbps Wireless Lite-N PCI-E Adapter

8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.

Figure 2-9

2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista

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