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FCC Certifications
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. It also obtains FCC Certifications (FCC ID is
NOI-W301).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.
IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11n operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1
through 11.
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FCC Certifications
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. It also obtains FCC Certifications (FCC ID is
NOI-W301).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.
IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11n operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1
through 11.
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CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
patibility.
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One FileMate Wireless-N PCI Adapter
¾ Two antennas
¾ One resource CD, including:
REALTEK 11n PCI Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
User’s Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Note:
Ensure that the package contaings all the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact the reseller. For warranty support, please contact Wintec Customer
Support at supportcenter@wintecind.com
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Application Diagram ............................................................................................................ 8
1.4 LED Status .......................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Installation Guide for Windows ...................................................................................... 9
2.1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Management Guide ..................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection ................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Select a configuration tool ................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool ............................................... 13
3.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility ...................................................... 14
3.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility ............................................................ 15
3.2.1 Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Available Network ................................................................................................ 15
3.2.3 Profile................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.4 General ................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.5 Advanced ............................................................................................................. 21
3.2.6 Status ................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.7 Statistics ............................................................................................................... 23
3.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup ................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 4 Introduction for Vista user .......................................................................................... 27
4.1 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 27
4.1.2 Software Installation for vista ................................................................................. 27
4.2 Management Guide ........................................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 30
4.2.2 Available Network ................................................................................................... 31
4.2.3 Profile ..................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.4 General................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.5 Advanced ................................................................................................................ 36
4.2.6 Status ..................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.7 Statistics ................................................................................................................. 38
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4.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup ................................................................................................ 39
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 41
Appendix B: Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 42
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FileMate Wireless-N PCI Adapter. Read this chapter to familiarize
yourself with your new FileMate Wireless-N PCI Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
Comply with 802.11N Standards
The FileMate Wireless-N PCI Adapter enables users to launch IEEE 802.11n wireless network at
150 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, which is also compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices at
11/54 Mbps. Wireless transmission rates can reach up to 300Mbps.
Reliable Coverage
The PCI Card adopts MIMO has two external detachable omni directional antennas providing even
better wireless performance, transmission rates, stability and coverage. You can configure this
adapter with ad-hoc mode to connect to other 2.4GHz wireless computers, or with infrastructure
mode to connect to a wireless AP or wireless router to access the Internet.
Enhanced Wireless Security and Privacy
This adapter includes a convenient Utility for scanning available networks and saving preferred
networks that users connected with. This product also supports WPA/WPA2 encryptions and
mechanisms, allowing users to quickly and easily configure wireless security.
1.2 Features
¾ Support : 2.4GHz Frequency band, MIMO 1T2R
¾ High Speed transfer data rate up to 300 Mbps
Transmit: 150Mbps
Receiver: 300Mbps
¾ Support QoS Enhancement ( WMM, WMM-SA Client mode)
¾ Supports wireless data encryption with WPA, WPA2 Open
¾ Supports 2pcs SMA antenna, Standard 2db.
¾ Support MIMO Power saving mechanism
¾ Complies with PCI 2.3
¾ Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe
¾ Driver support Windows 2000,2003, XP32/ 64, Vista 32/64, Linux, MAC
¾ Complies 2 SMA antenna (Standard 1.8dB)
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LED Indications
Status
Working Status
Link LED
Off
The adapter link is down
Green
The adapter is already connected
ACT LED
Green and flashing slowly
The adapter is already connected but
is not transmitting or receiving data
Green and fast flashing
The adapter is active and transmitting
or receiving data.
Off
The adapter Radio is off
1.3 Application Diagram
1.4 LED Status
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide for Windows
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot cover from the computer.
2. Carefully slide the FileMate Wireless-N PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Push evenly and slowly
and ensure it is properly seated.
3. Secure the antennas on.
4. Turn on your computer. Windows detects the new hardware automatically.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The following driver installation guide uses Windows XP as the operating system. The procedures
and screens in Windows 2000 are familiar with Windows XP.
1. The system finds the newly installed device automatically. Click Cancel to close this window.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide uses
Windows XP as the example.
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2.2.2 Software Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD/DVD-ROM. When the installation window appears, click on PCI-E>
Driver> Win to start the installation.
2. Select a language from the language setup window. Then click “Next.”
3. When the installation Wizard appears. Click the “Next” button to proceed.
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4. Click the “Install” button to begin the installation.
5. Waiting for installation.
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6. Please wait again while the installation completes.
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.
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Chapter 3 Management Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User
Guide takes Windows XP for example.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the
bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength
indication (RSSI).
There is no connection.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength.
Read this chapter to understand the management interface of the device and how to manage the
device.
3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection
3.1.1 Select a configuration tool
In the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the provided Utility to configure
your wireless network settings.
Note: You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to
configure this adapter.
3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool
After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network, right click
on the
network.
icon on system tray. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to specify your wireless
The tool shows the available wireless networks. To select and connect to a wireless network,
please click Change advanced settings to be compatible with your wireless network settings.
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3.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility
We provide this Utility for users to easily connect to a wireless network. The Utility provides more
information and configuration for this adapter. As a default, the Utility is automatically started upon
starting your computer and connects to a connectable wireless network with the best signal strength
and with no security setting. Right click on the icon
Utility. If the Utility does not start, please refer to the following chapters for information regarding to
the functions of this Utility.
in the system tray and select Open Config
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3.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility
Note: The Utility in Linux and Mac are different from the following.
3.2.1 Interfaces
1. Functional Tabs: on top of the window. You can click each tab to access each configuration
window.
2. Configuration Column: Center of the Utility window . Make your changes for each function in this
part.
3. Optional Table: “Show Tray Icon”, “Disable Adapter”, “Radio off”, “Windows Zero Config”
3.2.2 Available Network
This network lists the available wireless networks. The Utility automatically connects the wireless
network with the best signal strength. You can refresh the connecting network by clicking on the
network name and click the “Refresh” button. In the center of the Utility windows, you will see the
detail information of each network.
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Available Network Information:
Items Information
SSID
Channel
Encryption
Network Authentication
Signal
Type
The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a maximum limit of 32
characters.
Display current channel in use.
Shows the encryption mode in use. There are total 4 modes: None, WEP, TKIP and
AES.
Shows the authentication mode in use.
This percentage shows the strength of the signal.
The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The
options include :
• Infrastructure - All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless
router.
• Ad-Hoc - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer
communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as t wo or
more wireless adapters.
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BSSID
The IEEE MAC address of locally-managed, generating from a 46 random code.
Support Rates
Note:
1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices or
clients will connect to the wireless router or access point.
2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the
adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
Shows the current rate
3.2.3 Profile
1. Add a new profile:
(1) Select an available network in the “Available Network” function then click the “Add to Profile”
button, or double click the network name. You could also add a new profile quickly by clicking the
“Add” button within the “Profile” function.
Note: If the network that is added to profile is not encrypted, the “Unsecured network” window will
appear, Click “OK” to continue.
(2) The “Wireless Network Properties” dialog box allows users to save different wireless settings,
which helps simplify connecting to different wireless networks at the home, office, or other wireless
network environment.
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Items Information
Profile Name
Network
Name(SSID)
Identifies the configuration profile .This name must be unique. Note that the
profile names are not case-sensitive.
The IEEE 802.11N wireless network name, using the default name defined
by system. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters.
(3) Channel (Country Region Code): seven countries to choose. Country channel list:
Country Channel Range Country Channel Range
USA CH1 ~ CH11 FRANCE CH10 ~ CH13
CANADA CH1 ~ CH11 JAPAN CH1 ~ CH14
ETSI CH1 ~ CH13 ISRAEL CH1 ~ CH13
SPAIN CH10 ~ CH11
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(4) Wireless Network Security
A. Network Authentication
There are 7 types supported: Open System, Shared Key , WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA 802.1X,
WPA2 802.1X, WEP 802.1X. Please select a type from the drop down list.
z Open System: enables the adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It
will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access
point match.
z Shared-key: only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP
key.
z 802.1x: This item appears while the environment is set to an open authentication with WEP
encryption. The section is also available in WPA and WPA2 authentication types.
z Preshared Key (PSK): This is the shared key between AP and STA. For WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK and WPA-NONE authentication mode, this field must be between 8-32 character
digits. The following dialog appears if you have input invalid values.
z WEP Key: Only a vailable when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match AP's
key. Only using the same cryptographic key to access the computer, the internet can store,
and decryption the information from other computer.
B. Data Encryption:
There are 4 types supported: Disabled, WEP, TKIP and AES. The available
encryption selection will differ from the authentication type you have
chosen, the result is shown below:
Authentication Available Encryption Selection
Data encryption
Note: Select different Security Options, the configurations are different; you can select the
Open System Disabled, WEP
Shared Key , WEP 802.1X WEP
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA TKIP, AES
802.1X, WPA2 802.1X, WPA CCKM,
WPA2 CCKM
appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need.
z TKIP: "Temporary Key Integration communication Protocol", it provide each packet's key
mixture, message integration and key reconstruction mechanism. TKIP can use with personal
or the enterprise network validation.
z AES: “Advanced Encryption Standard”, it is a new method of privacy protection of wireless
transmission. AES encryption methods are more advanced than TKIP.
(5) Finish the configuration, then click “OK”. The network will now be added to the profile.
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Profile List: The list shows all the profiles you have added before.
Buttons: You can click on these buttons to Add a new profile, Remove, Edit, Duplicate or Set
Default to an old profile.
3.2.4 General
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Field Descriptions:
Items Information
Status
Speed
Type
Encryption
SSID
Signal Strength
Link Quality
Network Address
3.2.5 Advanced
Currently connection status
Shows current transmit and receive rates
Network type in use
Encryption type in use
The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a
maximum limit of 32 characters
Receive signal strength
Display connection quality based on signal strength
A. MAC Address : The MAC address of the wireless network adapter.
B. IP Address : IP address of current connection.
C. Subnet Mask : Subnet mask of current connection.
D. Gateway : Gateway of current connection.
This screen below allows you to make advanced configurations of the profile. Please refer to the
following chart for definitions of each item.
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1. Preamble Mode
The length of CRC blocks in the frames during the wireless communication. Select the options from
the drop list : (1) Long (2)Short (3)Auto.
2. Channel Plan
The selected Country: FCC, IC, ETSI, Spain, France, MKK, MKK1, Israel, TELEC, Default
3. Threshold
(1) Fragment Threshold
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If you experience a high packet error rate,
you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432.
Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance.
(2) RTS Threshold
Request To Send threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you encounter
inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 0 and 2432 are
recommended.
3.2.6 Status
The Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The current
Status tab does not require any configurations.
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The following table describes the items found on the Status screen.
Items Information
Manufacturer
NDIS Driver Version
Encryption
Authenticate
Channel Set
MAC Address
Data Rate(Auto)
Channel Frequency
Status
SSID
Network Type
The name of manufacturing this product
The version of
Here displays the encryption type the device is using
This shows if the server based authentication is enabled.
Shows the country selected
The MAC address of the wireless network adapter.
Shows the current transmit and receive rate
Shows the channel in use (1~14)
Current connection status
The SSID of the wireless system.
The type of network and the station currently connected are shown
here. The options include : Infrastructure, Ad Hoc
Network Driver Interface Specification
The power save mode have three modes, as follows :
• Max - Selects maximum mode to let the access point buffer
incoming messages for the Adapter. The Adapter will detect the
access point if any messages are waiting periodically.
Power Save Mode
• Min – Min mode uses minimum when retrieving a large number of
packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving
the packets.
• None - Turns power saving off, thus powering up the Wireless
PCI Adapter continuously for a short message response time.
Associated AP MAC
Up Time
The MAC Address of associated AP
Record life time
3.2.7 Statistics
Statistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIB counters. This page
translates the MIB counters into a format that is easier for the user to understand. It shows receiving
and transmitting statistical information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for
frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter.
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Items
TX OK
TX Error
RX OK
Rx Packet Count
RX Retry
RX ICV Error
Reset Counter
Information
Successfully transmitted frames numbers.
Frames numbers transmitting with error.
Successfully received frames numbers.
The packets of receiving frames
Frames numbers re-receiving
Integrity Check Value receiving with error.
Reset counters to zero.
3.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup
The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security
setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. This adapter supports the configuration setup using PIN
configuration method or PBC configuration method. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using
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either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
Here we will introduce two ways to configure the QSS
(QSS is known as rapid security settings, by pressing the wireless router and wireless card on the
QSS button to automatically set up WPA2 secure connection level without the router or network
adapter management software to conduct the cumbersome interface settings, greatly simplifying
the operation of the wireless security settings.)
Pin Code: 8-digit numbers. It is randomly generated from system
1. PIN method
Click the button “Pin Input Config (PIN)”, and then come to the following figure.
Click the button “Yes”, you can select one of the AP.
In this figure, you can operate these buttons “Refresh / Select / Cancel”. Select the name of one AP,
then click “Select” button, you could use PIN method to configure the QSS.
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Double click the Internet WEB browser icon on your desktop screen. Type the IP address of you
selected router/AP into the URL and press Enter, and then you can enter the configuration.
Please enter the WPS ( Wi-Fi ) configuration page, type the PIN code of adapter and click confirm
button to build WPS connection. WPS connection will be successful by PIN method after several
minutes.
2. PBC (Push Button Configuration) method
After pushing the PBC button, please push the physical button on your AP or visual button on the
WPS config page, then come to the following figure.
Please enter the WPS ( Wi-Fi ) configuration page of your desired router/AP, and then start PBC
connection. WPS connection will be successful by PBC method after several minutes.
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Chapter 4 Introduction for Vista user
4.1 Installation
4.1.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Vista. The Setup
Wizard will install the REALTEK 11n PCI Wireless LAN Driver and Utility. When you install the
hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”,
click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD/DVD-ROM.
4.1.2 Software Installation for vista
1. Insert the CD into your CD-Rom, and then appear an interface. Please click on PCI> Driver>
Win to start the installation.
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2. The language-selecting window pops up. Please select the language you use and click “Next”.
3. When the welcome window pops up. Click the “Next” button to proceed.
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4. Click the “Install” button to start installing.
5. Please wait while the installation completes.
6. When you have completed the installation steps above, click the “Finish” button to reboot the
system.”
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4.2 Management Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) and how to use the data security encryption features.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the
bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength
indication (RSSI).
4.2.1 Interfaces
1. Functional Buttons : on top of the window. You can click each button to access each
configuration window.
2. Configuration Column : Center of the Utility window. Make your changes for each function in
this part.
3. Optional Table : “Show Tray Icon”, ”Disable Adapter”, ”Radio off”, ”Windows Zero Config”
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4.2.2 Available Network
This network lists the available wireless networks. The Utility will automatically connect to the
wireless network with best signal strength. You can refresh the connecting network by clicking on
the network name and click the “Refresh” button. In the center of the Utility windows, you will see
detailed information of each network.
Available Network Information:
Items Information
SSID
Channel
Encryption
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The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a
maximum limit of 32 characters.
Display current channel in use.
Shows the encryption mode in use. There are total 4 modes: None,
WEP, TKIP and AES.
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Network
Authentication
Shows the authentication mode in use.
Support Rates
Signal
Type
BSSID
This percentage shows the strength of the signal.
The type of network and the station currently connected are shown
here. The options include : Infrastructure , Ad-Hoc
The IEEE MAC address of locally-managed, generating from a 46
random code.
Show current rate
4.2.3 Profile
1. Add a new profile:
(1) Selecting an available network in the
“Available Network” function. Click the “Add to
Profile” button, or double click the network name. You can also quickly add a new profile
quickly by clicking the “Add” button in the “Profile” function.
Note: If the network you add to profile is not encrypted, “Unsecured network” window will pop
up
, then Click “OK”.
(2) The “Wireless Network Properties” dialog box allows users to save different wireless settings.
This allows users to get easily access to wireless networks at the home, office, or other wireless
network environments.
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(3). Channel (Country Region Code): seven countries to choose. Country channel list:
Country Channel Range Country Channel Range
USA CH1 ~ CH11 FRANCE CH10 ~ CH13
CANADA CH1 ~ CH11 JAPAN CH1 ~ CH14
ETSI CH1 ~ CH13 ISRAEL CH1 ~ CH13
SPAIN CH10 ~ CH11
(4) Wireless Network Security
A. Network Authentication
Select the Security tab in the screen above. To define the security mode, select the desired secur ity
mode as follows. There are 7 types supported: Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,
and WPA 802.1X, WPA2 802.1X, WEP 802.1X, Please select a type from the drop down list
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B. Data Encryption:
There are 4 types supported: Disabled, WEP, TKIP and AES. The
available encryption selection will differ from the authentication type
you have chosen, the result is shown below:
Authentication Available Encryption Selection
Data
encryption
Note: Select different Security Options, Select the appropriate security option and configure the
exact key as needed.
Open System Disabled, WEP
Shared Key WEP
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and
WPA 802.1X, WPA2 802.1X
WEP 802.1X WEP
TKIP, AES
(5) Finish the configuration, and then click “OK”. Now the network has been added to the profile.
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Profile List: Shows all the profiles that have added before.
Tabs: Click on these buttons to Add a new profile, Remove, Edit, Duplicate or Set Default an old
profile.
4.2.4 General
In this window, there are some items as following:
Items Information
Status
Speed
Type
Encryption
SSID
Signal Strength
Link Quality
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Current connection status
Shows current transmit and receive rate
Network type in use.
Encryption type in use.
The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a maximum
limit of 32 characters.
Receive signal strength
Display connection quality based on signal strength
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A. MAC Address : The MAC address of the wireless network adapter.
Network
Address
4.2.5 Advanced
The screen below allows you to make advanced configurations of the profile. Please refer to the
following chart for definitions of each item.
B. IP Address : IP address of current connection.
C. Subnet Mask : Subnet mask of current connection.
D. Gateway : Gateway of current connection.
4.2.6 Status
The Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The current
Status tab does not require any configurations.
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The following table describes the items found on the Status screen.
Items Information
Manufacturer
NDIS Driver Version
Encryption
Authenticate
Channel Set
MAC Address
Data Rate(Auto)
Channel Frequency
Status
The manufacturer this product
The version of
Displays the encryption type the device is using
Shows whether the server based authentication is used.
The Channel that is in use
The MAC address of the wireless network adapter.
Shows the current transmit and receive rate
Shows the channel in use (1~14)
Current connection status
Network Driver Interface Specification
SSID
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The SSID of the wireless system.
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Network Type
The type of network and the station currently connected. The options
include : Infrastructure, Ad Hoc
Power Save Mode
Associated AP MAC
Up Time
The power save mode have three mode: Max, Min, None
The MAC Address of associated AP
Record life time
4.2.7 Statistics
The Statistics page displays the detailed counter information based on 802.11 MIB counters. This
page translates the MIB counters into a format easier for users to understand. It shows receiving
and transmitting statistical information about the following receiving and transmitting diagnostics for
frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter.
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Items
Information
TX OK
TX Error
RX OK
Rx Packet Count
RX Retry
RX ICV Error
Reset Counter
Successfully transmitted frames numbers.
Frames numbers transmitting with errors.
Successfully received frames numbers.
Packets of receiving frames
Frames numbers re-receiving
Integrity Check Value receiving with error.
Reset counters to zero.
4.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup
The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security
setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. This adapter supports the configuration setup using PIN
configuration method or PBC configuration method. If the wireless card supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using
either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
Here we will introduce two ways to configure the QSS
(QSS is known as rapid security settings, by pressing the wireless router and wireless card on the
QSS button to automatically set up WPA2 secure connection level without the router or network
adapter management software to conduct the cumbersome interface settings, greatly simplifying
the operation of the wireless security settings.)
Pin Code: 8-digit numbers. It is randomly generated from system
1. PIN method
Click the button “Pin Input Config (PIN)”, and then come to the following figure.
Click the button “Yes”, you can select one of the AP.
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In this figure, you can operate these buttons “Refresh / Select / Cancel”. Select the name of one AP,
then click “Select” button, you could use PIN method to configure the QSS.
Double click the Internet WEB browser icon on your desktop screen. Type the IP address of the
selected router/AP into the URL and press Enter, and then enter the configuration.
Enter the WPS ( Wi-Fi ) configuration page, type the PIN code of adapter and click the confirm
button to build the WPS connection. WPS connection will be successful by PIN method after
several minutes.
2. PBC (Push Button Configuration) method
After pushing the PBC button, press the physical button on your AP or visual button on the WPS
config page.
Please enter the WPS ( Wi-Fi ) configuration page of your router/AP, and then start the PBC
connection. WPS connection will be successful by PBC method after several minutes.
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Appendix A: Specifications
Standard
IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Interface
Complies with PCI 2.3
Receiver Sensitivity
300Mbps Typical-68dBm
54Mbps Typical-73dBm
11Mbps Typical-84dBm
Channel
USA 11, Europe 13
Transmit Power
16dBm typically @ 802.11b
14dBm typically @ 802.11g
13dBm typically @ 802.11n
Network Data Rate
802.11b: 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48 and 54Mbps
802.11n: up to 300Mbps
Range Coverage
Indoor 35~100 meters
Outdoor 100~300 meters
Temperature
Operating: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°~104°F)
Storage: -10°C ~ 70°C (14°~158°F)
Humidity
Operating: 10% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage: 5%~90% RH, non-condensing
Emission
FCC, CE, VCCI Class B
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Appendix B: Glossary
z 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using
direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio
spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to
as Wi-Fi networks.
z 802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed
radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP
encryption for security.
z 802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input
multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and 3receiver antennas to allow for increased
data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,
perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium
(EWC)3 was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a
technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking
(WLAN) products.
z Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter,
connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless computers operate on a
peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point.
Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as
peer-to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.
z DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all
data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or more bits in
the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can
recover the original data without the need of retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS
appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.
However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is
recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored).
z FHSS - (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the
carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a
pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not used, and only the
transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS is extremely difficult.
z Infrastructure Netw ork - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices,
each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode,
the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going
through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is
referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is
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referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation
scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks.
z SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key
identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate
with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the
configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless
Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID.
z WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or
152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. To gain access to a
WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When
using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the
key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by
entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American
Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is
provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to
HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily.
z Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group
promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
z WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices
communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local
area.
z WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol use TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server
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