Wistron NeWeb CM9 User Manual

WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module

CM9

OEM Installation Manual

(The module is sold only to the OEM integrators & the

manual is valid only for the OEM manufactures)

Version: 1.0

March 2004

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Copyright Statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.
Windows™ 98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp.
Pentium is trademark of Intel.

All copyright reserved.

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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:

This module is restricted to mobile configuration. To comply with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This

transmitter module must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. DRIVER/UTILITY IN STALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 10

2.1 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................10

2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP P ROCESSES .......................................................................... 14

2.3 UNINSTALLATION..................................................................................................15

3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 16

4. CREATING AN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 21

5. MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK 24

5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE....................................................24

5.2 MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK...................................................................25

5.3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATI ON .............................. 32

5.4 SUPER A/G SETTING............................................................................................32

APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 33

APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATION 35

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1. Introduction

1.1 The WLAN 802.11a+b+g mini-PCI Module

Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module that provides the
easiest way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in
the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

System Requirements

l A laptop PC contains:

- 32 MB memory or greater

- 300 MHz processor or higher

l Microsoft® Win™2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

1.2 Hardware Installation & Antenna Information

l Module is installed in the Personal Computer, located on the bottom side of

the Personal Computer or installed in the router. (see the following diagrams).

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l Antennas are embedded in the two sides (see the two antennas shown

below)

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Aux

Only the antenna types listed below can be used:

Antenna 1: PIFA (
Antenna 2: Dipole (GA30038-YMSE

Antenna 3: Dipole (

Antenna 4: Dipole (
Antenna 5: Dipole (
Antenna 6: Dipole (

Antenna 7: Dipole (

Antenna 8: Dipole (

DMA , made by

FCF- 004 , made by

DBA- IPEX- 01 , made by

SRSM5150MRA;SRSM2400MRA, made by CUSLICRAFT )

DBA- BSMA- 01 , made by

DBA- SSMA- 01, made by

DBA- IPEX- 02 , made by

Wistron NeWeb

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The antenna 3,5,6,7 are Dipole type in reverse SMA connector,
which cannot meet the integral criterion, and only apply the band

5.25GHz~5.35GHz and 5.725GHz~5.825GHz for 11a regulation.

Important Note:

This module is restricted to mobile configuration. The antennas of module
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and all persons. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The module is for OEM installation only and can not be sold to end user directly.

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*Caution !!

(1). This module cannot be bound in a tablet computer
for RF exposure issues. (See label 1)
(2). Due to the RF exposure issues, this module can be
used in a laptop computer in normal operation, but
cannot be used when it is put above the lap and the
LCD screen is in the closed position. (See label 2)

The device can’ t be operated above
the lap when the LCD is closed

Label 1

Label 2

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(3). This module must be labeled with FCC ID. (See
label 3)

Label 3

(4). If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is
installed inside another device, then the outside of
device must also display a label referring to the
enclosed module. The exterior label can be “ Contains
Transmitter Module FCC ID:NKRCM9 ” or similar
wording. (See label 4)

Label 4

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Please put Label 2 & Label 4 to the enclosure of end
product to note the end user.

Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

Important!!

When using antenna1, 2, 4, 8, the install driver is“cm9_V1.0_20040312-SA.exe”.
When using antenna3, 5, 6 , 7, the install driver is“cm9_V1.0_20040312-SB.exe”.

Antenna 1: PIFA (
Antenna 2: Dipole (GA30038-YMSE

Antenna 3: Dipole (

Antenna 4: Dipole (
Antenna 5: Dipole (
Antenna 6: Dipole (

Antenna 7: Dipole (

Antenna 8: Dipole (

DMA , made by

FCF- 004 , made by

DBA- IPEX- 01 , made by

SRSM5150MRA;SRSM2400MRA, made by CUSLICRAFT )

DBA- BSMA- 01 , made by

DBA- SSMA- 01, made by

DBA- IPEX- 02 , made by

Wistron NeWeb

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2.1 Installation

Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation

for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously
installed driver. See Chapter 2.3 “Uninstallation” in this User Manual.

Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation:

1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive.

2. Click “Next”.

3. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.

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