Wistron NeWeb DCMA86 User Manual

WLAN 802.11a mini-PCI Module

User Manual

Jan. 2009

(DCMA-86)

Version: 1.0

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DCMA-86 Compliances

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 reaso nable 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:

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 Part15 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 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. The availability of some specific

channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match

the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Wireless 5 GHz Band Statements:

As the Access Point can operate in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band it is limited by the FCC to indoor use only so as

to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850

MHz bands. These radars could cause interference and /or damage to the access point when used in Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another

transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final

product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the

transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be

maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:

“Contains FCC ID: NKR-DCMA86＂.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to

install or remove this RF module in the user＇s manual of the end product which integrates this

module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................5

1.2 FEATURES 5

2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 6

2.1 I

NSTALLATION ................................................................................................................6

2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES ......................................................................................9

2.3 UNINSTALLATION 10

3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 12

4. CREATING AN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 17

5. MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK 20

5.1 I

NFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE............................................................... 19

5.2 MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK.............................................................................. 20

5.3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION...........................................27

5.4 SUPER A/G SETTING 27

APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 28

SPECIFICATIONS 30

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the WLAN 802.11a 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.

 1.1 System Requirements

- A laptop PC contains:

- 32 MB memory or greater

 300 MHz processor or higher  Microsoft® Win2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

 1.2 Features

 Mini-PCI adapter, half size design  IEEE 802.11a compatible: allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors  Support Atheros Super A/GTM Mode  Provide seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11 a WLAN infrastructure

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2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

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.

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

1.2.

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

2.4.

Click “Next＂.

Read the License Agreement and click “Yes＂.

Click “Next＂ to continue or click “Browse＂ to choose a destination folder.

Click “Next＂.

Click “Yes＂ to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.

Click “Finish＂.

You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

2.2 Additional Setup Processes

1. During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options:

1.2.

2.3. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the

installation process. When the installation is finished, you＇ll have to restart your computer.

2.4.

3.5. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.

3.6.

Windows 2000/XP: Select “Install the software automatically＂ when the window with this option appears, and then click “Next＂ to continue installation.

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