Trust 13645 User Manual

SPEEDSHARE TURBO PRO WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER

User’s manual

Version 2.0

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SPEEDSHARE TURBO PRO WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER

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Instructions when usin g for the first time Chap ter

Installation (5)

Checking after installation (6)

Connecting to network (7)

1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST SPEEDSHARE TURBO PRO WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER. This PCI adapter allows you to connect your PC to

WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER. This PCI adapter allows you to connect your PC to wireless networks working according to the 802.11b and 802.11g standard. In

wireless networks working according to the 802.11b and 802.11g standard. In addition, performance enhancement modes are available for speeds up to 108Mpbs.

addition, performance enhancement modes are available for speeds up to 108Mpbs.

2 Safety 2 Safety

Carefully read the following instructions before use. Carefully read the following instructions before use.

Turn the computer off and remove the plug from the plug socket before

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opening the computer.

Make sure the components you wish to add are compatible with your

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computer system.

Always hold the TRUST SPEEDSHARE TURBO PRO WIRELESS PCI

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ADAPTER by the edges to prevent damage caused by static electricity.

ADAPTER by the edges to prevent damage caused by static electricity. Nowadays, there are an increasing number of wireless products (video, audio,

Nowadays, there are an increasing number of wireless products (video, audio,

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convenience, computer, etc.) which work in the same frequency range as this

convenience, computer, etc.) which work in the same frequency range as this device. It may, therefore, be possible that the functionality of this product is

device. It may, therefore, be possible that the functionality of this product is limited by or is limiting for other wireless products. This can only be avoided

limited by or is limiting for other wireless products. This can only be avoided by paying attention to the distance between products and, where possible, by

by paying attention to the distance between products and, where possible, by changing channels.

changing channels. Be careful when using wireless devices if you have a pacemaker or are

Be careful when using wireless devices if you have a pacemaker or are

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dependent on other life-saving, sensitive electronic equipment, because this

dependent on other life-saving, sensitive electronic equipment, because this product transmits radio signals.

product transmits radio signals.

3 Approval 3 Approval

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This device meets the essential requirements and other relevant conditions of

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the applicable European directives. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available at www.trust.c om/ce/13645 This wireless device works at a frequency of 2400 ~ 2483.5 MHz in the ISM

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band. It meets the essential requirements and other relevant conditions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and can be used in the following EU countries: United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Greece and Luxembourg. The following limitations are applicable for certain countries.

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France

: Only channels 10 to 13 (2446.5 MHz ~ 2483.5 MHz) may be used without restrictions, the use of the additional channels are restricted in some area’s. Check the regulations with your local government. This product is designed for indoor use only. Outdoor use might violate local

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regulations. There may be limitations for the use of this device outside of the EU. If this

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device is used outside of the EU, check whether this device meets local regulations. Frequency: 2400 ~ 2483 MHz, Power: 100mW (+20dBm) max. Do not replace or modify the antenna, this might violate local regulations.

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4 LED functions

The Trust Speedshare Turbo Pro Wireless PCI adapter has one LED, as shown in figure 1 on the foldout page.

LED: Blinks when the card is active and ready for data.

5 Installation

5.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices

The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old devices before installing the new driver. Make sure you only delete programs for old, unused (similar) devices.

1. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

2. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on the ‘Add/Remove’ button.

3. Restart the computer.

5.2 Installation in Windows 98 / Windows M E / Windows

Follow the instructions from the Quick Installation Guide to install the TRUST Speedshare Turbo Pro Wireless PCI adapter.

Note: Have your Windows CD-ROM available during the installation. When

Note: In a very limited number of cases, W indows 98 or Me hangs during

Note: Windows may display a message saying than the driver has not been

6 Checking after the installation

After installing the device and the programs, the following items are installed on your computer and can be checked.

Taskbar – Icon in the right-hand corner, such as

Note: The icon shown above can be displayed in three different colours: green,

2000 / Windows XP

Widows prompt you if you want to keep an already installed newer file, answer ‘Yes’.

installation of drivers for new network adapters. When your computer does not respond within a few minutes, restart, go to the network properties and remove the adapter from the list. Restart and try to install again. This is not a problem in the product or its drivers, but is caused by Windows.

signed. Since this does not affect the installation or functionality of the device, click on ‘Continue Anyway’.

yellow and white. Chapter 7.2.1 explains the meaning of these different colours.

SPEEDSHARE TURBO PRO W IRELESS PCI ADAPTER

‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the ‘Device Manager’ tab.

- Network Adapters – Trust Speedshare Turbo Pro Wireless LAN ADAPTER

‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and then double-click on the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

- Trust Speedshare Turbo Pro Wireless LAN ADAPTER Utility and Driver

Start - Programs - Trust - …

- Trust Speedshare Turbo Pro Wireless LAN ADAPTER Utility

- Uninstall

Note: The information given above will vary when the installation was altered

(for example, not everything has been installed or locations other than the default locations have been selected).

Note: Deviations may also occur as a result of using new drivers available on

the Internet.

Note: The location or name may vary in the ‘Control Panel’ for different

operating systems.

7 Connecting to network

7.1 Types of wireless networks

Two different types of network are possible for a wireless LAN, namely Ad Hoc and infrastructure. As implied by the names, the first is intended for quickly making a connection between two or more systems. The second is used to replace a normal, fixed network with a permanent connection between one computer and the rest of t he network.

Ad Hoc

Point to point connection between two computers directly. There is no central point (access point) to control the wireless traffic. An ad-hoc network is easy to set up, but only suitable for a limited number of users.

Infrastructure

All users need to connect trough a central point (access point). This network is more complex to set up and there is an access point or wireless router is needed. However, such a network is better suited for larger amounts of users and easier to manage. The maximum working distance of an infrastructur e network is often longer.

7.2 Connecting for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000

Note: Read chapter 7.3 first when using Windows XP.

7.2.1 Status icon.

As explained in chapter 6, an icon will be added to the right-hand side of the task bar. This icon can appear in three different colours: green, yellow and white. See the table below for the meaning of these different colours.

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