Uniwill Computer MS6833 Module Instructions
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
(for OEMs use only)
User’s Guide
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FCC Caution
1. The 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.
2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.
Trademarks
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their
respective owners.
Revision History
Revision History Date
V 2.0 First Release February 2004
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Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual
The equipment has dropped and damaged
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR
BELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card.
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product you
bought, including its application, specification, and requirements.
Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product into
your system.
Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of the
product’s driver and utility.
Chapter 4, Wireless Network Utility, describes the Wireless Network Utility
that lets you configure your product to connect the network quickly and easily.
Chapter 5, Networking Basic, helps you to build your network and share
resources over the network.
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-
ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If
you are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card ............................................................................ 1
1.2 How Wireless LAN Adapter Works ............................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................. 4
1.4 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 6
1.5 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 6
1.6 Product View .................................................................................................. 7
2. Hardware Installation ......................................................................................... 8
2.1 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter ............................................................. 8
2.2 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapter ............................................................9
3. Software Installation .......................................................................................... 10
4. Wireless Network Utility ................................................................................... 13
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................13
4.2 Networking ..................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Profile ..................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Link Status .............................................................................................. 15
4.2.3 Site Survey .............................................................................................. 15
4.2.4 Statistics ................................................................................................. 16
4.2.5 Advance .................................................................................................. 16
4.2.6 About ...................................................................................................... 17
5. Networking Basics .............................................................................................. 18
5.1 Checking the Network Elements .................................................................... 18
5.2 Computer Identification ................................................................................. 20
5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address .......................................................23
5.4 Checking TCP/IP Address .............................................................................. 27
5.5 Checking Connection by Pinging .................................................................... 29
5.6 Sharing Files ....................................................................................................30
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Introduction
>>> 1.1 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
Compliant with IEEE802.11g, the Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at
home, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54
Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE
802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
With the wireless LAN adapter, you can roam between conference room and office without being disconnected the LAN cables;
in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.
The wireless LAN adapter is available to Microsoft Windows
operating systems (Windows® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can be
integrated into networking with either Ad-hoc mode (computerto-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode
(computer-to-access point, an Access Point is required).
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>>> 1.2 How Wireless LAN Adapter Works
Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or
other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary
plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are
part of the network only for the duration of a communications
session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared
printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In this
kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however,
users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within
range.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure
network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an
Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can
manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to
access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take
advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,
email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and range of the
Infrastructure networking are larger and wider than that of the
Ad-hoc networking.
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card
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>>> 1.3 Specifications
Form Factor 32-bit Type IIIA
Operation voltage 3.3V
Standard - IEEE 802.11g/b
Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
Data Rate and IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback):
Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps
Operating Channels - US and Canada: 11 channels;
Media Access Protocol Direct Sequence Spread
- WECA Wi-Fi
- WHQL (Windows XP/2000)
- DQPSK @ 2 Mbps
- DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g (Auto-Fallback):
- OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6 Mbps
- Europe: 13 channels
Spectrum (DSSS) with ACK;
Half-Duplex
Security / Encryption - 64-/128-bit WEP
- AES-CCM Authentication
mode
- WPA support
Range Up to 500 m
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Transmitter Output Power 14±1 dBm
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/
ME/2000/XP
Environmental - Operating Temperature:
0 ~ 55OC
- Operating Humidity:
10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
EMI Compliance FCC, CE, Wi-Fi
Dimensions (WxDxH) 50.8 x 59.6 x 3.5 mm
Weight 15 g
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>>> 1.4 System Requirements
Before installing the wireless LAN adapter, your PC should meet
the following items:
- One desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot.
- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.
- Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and
utilities.
- One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.
>>> 1.5 Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item
contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should
contain the following items:
- One Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card.
- One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and the
manual files.
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>>> 1.6 Product View
External antenna connectors
Connect to external antennas for
enhanced data transmission and
reception. The external antennas
are well designed on the desktop
or notebook computers.
Golden Finger
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