Wistron NeWeb BQ12B User Guide

IEEE 802.11b Mini PCI Module

EM9-NB

Users Guide

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. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Table of Contents

Regulatory Information......................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

Table of Contents...........................................................................................................2

1. Quick Software Installation Guide ............................................................................... 3

2. Step-by-Step Software Installation Guide ...................................................................6

2.1 INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS XP...............................................................................................................6

2.2 INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 98SE/2000/ME...........................................................................................7

3. Software Uninstallation Guide ....................................................................................9

3.1 UNINSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS XP..........................................................................................................9

3.2 UNINSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 98SE/2000/ME....................................................................................11

4. Configuration ............................................................................................................ 12

4.1 CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS XP .........................................................................................................12

4.2 CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 98SE/2000/ME......................................................................................16

5. Using IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility............................................................................... 20

5.1 LAN STATUS .................................................................................................................................................20

5.2 LINK INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................21

5.3 SITE SURVEY ..................................................................................................................................................21

5.4 DIAGNOSTIC ...................................................................................................................................................22

5.5 ABOUT ...........................................................................................................................................................22

6. Networking Applications........................................................................................... 23

6.1 SURVEYING THE NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD..................................................................................................23

6.2 FILE SHARING ................................................................................................................................................24

6.3 USING THE SHARED FOLDER...........................................................................................................................25

1. Quick Software Installation Guide

Insert the installation software

If you are familiar with computer networking, this Quick Start Guide is the fastest way for you to establish your wireless network.

If you need more information than this Quick Start Guide can provide, the following chapters will guide you through the necessary steps. The quick installation guide is based on Windows XP.

CD into the computer.

Follow the displayed instructions to complete installation.

WLAN icon displays on the desktop after the installation.

dialog box pops up which shows

Click Start>Settings>Network Connections, and double click the Wireless Network Connection of “802.11b Wireless LAN PCI Card”.

From the available networks list, choose one network and enter the network key (if necessary). Click “Connect”.

From Windows System Tray, a

you the Network name and the Signal Strength.

Double click on “Wireless Network Connection” icon from the Windows System Tray.

Click “Properties”.

Select “Wireless Networks” tab.

Click “Configure” button to view and edit the WEP settings.

You may click “Learn about

setting up wireless network configuration ” on Wireless

Networks tab to learn more about wireless network configuration.

2. Step -by-Step Software Installation Guide

2.1 Installation Under Windows XP

1. Insert the IEEE802.11b WLAN installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will then automatically start.

2. Click ”Next”.

3. Click “Finish”.

2.2 Installation Under Windows 98SE/2000/ME

1. Insert the IEEE802.11b WLAN installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will then automatically start.

2. Click ”Next”.

3. Click ”Next”.

4. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut.

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