Turbocomm Tech WLI303 User Manual

Wireless LAN

IEEE802.11g PCI Card

User Manual

Table of Contents

FCC Information ………………………………………………………….…….. I

Chapter 1 About Wireless LAN PCI Card…………………………………… 1

1-1 Features and Benefits ………………………………………………………… 1

1-2 Applications

…..……………………………………………….……….. 1

1-3 Product Kit

………………………………..…………………………………… 2

Chapter 2 Getting Started……………………………………………………… 3

2-1 Before Installation……………………………………………………………… 3

2-2 Insert the 802.11g Wireless LAN PCI Card

…………………………………… 3

Chapter 3 Install Driver for Windows ……………………………………… 4

3-1 Setup IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows XP………………… 4

3-2 Setup IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows 2000

……………… 7

3-3 Setup IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows ME

……………… 11

3-4 Setup IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows 98SE

…………… 13

Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………………… 16
Glossary………………………………………………………………… 17

FCC Information

This device, IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card, 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.

Federal Communications Commission (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.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the

equipment.

Tested to comply with FCC standard. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

i

The IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card has been tested to the FCC

exposure requirements (Specific Absorbtion Rate).

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.

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Chapter 1 About Wireless LAN PCI Card

The IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card is a standard PCI Card that fits into

any standard PCI slot in a desktop. The IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card

is an enhanced high-performance, that supports high-speed wireless

networking at home, or at office. The IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card is

able to communicate with any 802.11b and 802.11g compliant products.

1-1 Features and Benefits

1. Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps and up to 54Mbps data rate.

2. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment.

3. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments

existing networks quickly and easily.

4. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs.

5. Wireless connection without the cost of cabling.

6. Easy to install and user friendly, just Plug and Play.

7. Low power consumption.

8. Supports a variety of operating systems (Win98SE/ME/2000/XP)

9. 64-bit and 128-bits WEP encryption capable.

10. Provides Window-based Diagnostic Tools, most notably, Site Survey, Link

Quality Test and Access Point Browser.

1-2 Applications

IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective

solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:

1. Remote access to corporate network information

E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.

2. Difficult-to-wire environments

Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where

wiring is difficult to deploy.

3. Frequently changing environments

Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the

workplace and change

4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

• Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary

network will be practical.

• Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional

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workstations during peak period.

• Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.

5. Access to database for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in

the hospital, retail store or office campus.

6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer

network.

7. High security connection

The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide

flexibility.

1-3 Product Kit

IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card comes with the following items. Please

go through each item below. If any of listed items appears to be damaged or

missing, please contact your local dealer.

IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card x1

802.11g PC Card Software and Documentation CD x1

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter describes the instructions that guide you through the proper

installation of your IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for the Windows

XP/2000/ME/98SE operating systems. The complete installation of the IEEE

802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card consists of the following steps:

Step 1: Insert your IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card into your PC.

Step 2: Install the corresponding driver and utility.

Step 3: Set basic settings.

Step 4: Finish Installation.

2-1 Before Installation

In addition to the items shipped with the client Card, you will also need the

following in order to install the Card:

1. A computer equipped with a PCI 2.2 slot.

2. Windows XP/2000/98SE/ME (with a Windows installation CD-ROM,

diskettes for use during installation).

3. Minimum 5 Mbytes free disk space for installing driver and utility

program.

2-2 Insert the 802.11g Wireless LAN PCI Card

To install the IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card, please do the following:

1. Find an available PCI slot on your computer.

2. Insert the PCI Card into the PCI slot.

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Chapter 3 Install Driver for Windows

This section describes the installation of the IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN

Card driver for the Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and Windows XP operating

systems. The installation procedures for Windows XP refer to 3-1 Set up

IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows XP; for Windows 2000

please see 3-2 Set up IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows 2000;

for Windows ME refer to 3-3 Set up IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for

Windows ME; for Windows 98SE refer to 3-3 Set up IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless

LAN Card for Windows 98SE.

Note: Before you start the installation, you are advised to keep the Windows CD-ROM in

case you might need certain system files.

3-1 Set up IEEE802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card for Windows XP

Step 1: After inserting the IEEE 802.11g PCI Wireless LAN Card into the PCI

slot on your PC and turn PC on, the Windows will auto-detect the PCI

Wireless LAN Card and a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window

will show up.

Insert the Product CD-ROM into the appropriate drive and select

“Install the software automatically (Recommended)”.

Then press Next button to install the driver.

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