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802.11g Wireless Network Adapter
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
ZEW1505/ZEW1605/ZEW1605A is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter that installs
quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly
with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a
wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.
ZEW1505/ZEW1605/ZEW1605A connects you with 802.11g networks at up to an incredible
54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps
802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the
country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by
industrial-strength WPA, so your data stays secure.
1.2 About This Guide
This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter
to get your network started accessing the Internet. It will guide you through the correct
configuration steps to get your device up and running.
Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate
important information.
Contains related information corresponds to a topic.
Necessary steps, actions or messages should not be ignored.
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZEW1505/ZEW1605/ZEW1605A
One Installation CD w/User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
One 2dBi antenna (ZEW1605 only)
One Extended 2dBi antenna (ZEW1605A only)
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items damaged
and/or missing.
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802.11g Wireless Network Adapter
1.4 Before you begin
You must have at least the following:
A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available 32-bit Cardbus/PCI slot
At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
A CD-ROM Drive
Cardbus/PCI controller properly installed and working in the computer
A 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11g or