SparkLAN Communications WL660GS User Manual

User Manual
Model: WL-660GS
Wireless PCI Adapter
Before You Begin
Infrastructure
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You must have at least the following:
A desktop computer with an available PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 5 volt PCI slot
An 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g Access Point (for
Mode) or another 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
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The Install Screen will appear.
Click Install Driver
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer , go to Start > Run and type D:\Driver\ setup.exe. If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
Type “D:\Driver\setup.exe.
The letter “D” represents the letter of the CD-ROM drive. Your CD-ROM drive may be a different drive letter.
Click OK
Click Next
Click Next
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Click Next
Click Next
Click Finish
Shut down your computer
Installing the WL-660GS Wireless PCI Adapter in Your Computer
A. Make sure to turn off your computer
and unplug the power cord before you begin. Remove the back or side cover of the computer.
B. Carefully guide the WL-660GS
antenna through the PCI bracket opening adjacent to the PCI slot you intend to use
for the WL-660GS
C. Install the WL-660GS
carefully, and rmly set it into the
available PCI slot (which is typically white or cream-colored).
D. Secure the WL-660GS
back panel bracket with its mounting
screw.
E. Replace the computer cover.
Pls. Note that the ant. Should be this one
To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly ground yourself by rst touching a metal part of your computer to discharge any static electricity before working with the WL-660GS.
Installing the WL-660GS Wireless PCI Adapter in Your Computer(cont.)
F. Gently connect the antenna to the
antenna stand.
G. Finished!
Restart Your Computer
When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware
Wizard (Windows XP) screen
will appear:
Select Install the software
automatically (Recommended)
Click Next
For Windows XP: This
Hardware Installation alert screen
may appear after the desktop computer restarts.
Click Continue Anyway to nalize the installation
Click Finish to nalize
the installation.
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For Windows 2000, this
Digital Signature Not
Found screen may appear
after your computer
restarts.
Click Yes to nalize the installation.
The software for this device is undergoing Windows Logo testing. Microsoft
certication is pending.
Your Installation is Complete!
After you have nished the installation in Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE, the WL-660GS Conguration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have
successfully installed the WL-660GS, are connected to a wireless
network and are ready to communicate!
Double-click the utility icon to use the conguration utility.
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Appendix
For Windows XP, if you wish to use the utility, please do the following steps.
Click the XP Networking icon to use the Zero Conguration Wireless Settings.
Click Advanced
Uncheck Use
Windows to congure my wireless network settings.
Click OK
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Using the Conguration Utility
A. Status: Displays
the MAC address of the access point that is associated with the WL-660GS.
E. Encryption:
Displays the current encryption status of the wireless connection.
H. Channel: Displays
the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically determined by the wireless access point or router.
B. SSID: The Service
Set Identier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.
A B C D E
F G H
I
J
F. Connection Info:Displays
connected or authenticated information.
I. Link Quality / Signal
Strength: Displays the Link
Quality for the WL-660GS wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the WL­660GS. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.
C. Frequency:
Displays the current frequency used by the current connection to the access point.
G. Tx Rate: The default
setting is Auto; meaning, Tx Rate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-WL-660GS depending on the distance from the access point.
J. Packet Count:
Graphically displays the statistics of data transmitted and received.
D. Wireless Mode:
The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for Peer-to-Peer networking.
k. SSID: The Service Set
Identier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the SSID on existing wireless router or access point.
N. Data Encryption:
The default setting is set to Disable. The adapter supports WEP and AES when encryption is enabled.
L. Wireless Mode:
The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for Peer-to-Peer networking.
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L M N O P
O. Key Length:When
encryption is enabled, you
will have the option to specify
the level and key format of the
encryption used. Select the
appropriate Key Index:
1-4 and enter ACSII or
hexadecimal digits in the
appropriate eld.
M. Authentication:
You can specify the authentication mode for the wireless network. The default setting is set to Open Authentication.
P. IEEE 802.1X:
When encryption is enabled, you will have the option to specify if you wish to use 802.1x authentication.
IP Address Conguration
To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are congured for WL-660GS.
For Microsoft Windows XP:
Go to Start > Right-click on
My Network Places >select Properties >
Right-click and select Properties on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-AG530.
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Dynamic IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e. Router)
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the wireless
router or access point has DHCP server enabled)
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically
Click OK
Static IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is not available on the local network.
Select Use the following IP address
IP address: 192.168.0.52 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Input a static IP address in the same range as the wireless router or access point.
Click OK
F
or Windows 2000 users:
Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-
up Connections > Right Click and select Properties on the Local Area Connection
associated with the WL-660GS.
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Dynamic IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e. Router)
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the wireless router
or access point has DHCP server enabled)
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically
Click OK
Static IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is not available on the local network.
Select Use the following IP
Input a static IP address in the same range as the wireless router or access point.
address
IP address: 192.168.0.52 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK
DGT 警語 :
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有 干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合 法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受
合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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.
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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