ZyXEL Communications NWD-490 User Manual

ZyXEL NWD-490

802.11 b/g Wireless SDIO Adapter

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

January 2007

ZyXEL NWD-490 User Manual

Important Note

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.

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.

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1. Introduction

Take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection when you on the go. The NWD-490 SDIO

802.11g wireless client adapter provides high-speed wireless connection to your PDA
or Smart phone. If your pocket PC does not have the built-in Wi-Fi function, or the
built-in 802.11b wireless module keeps you waiting when you need to get e-mail
attachment, then the NWD-490 with 54 Mbps data rate is the solution for you.

1.1 Minimum System Requirements

• PDA or Smart phone equipped with SDIO slot.

• The supported OS are PC 2003, Mobile 4.2/5.0

1.2 Installation Overview

1. Install SDIO driver via Active Sync® to the PDA or Smart Phone.

2. Insert the NWD-490 SDIO Wireless Adapter.

3. Select ZyXEL SDIO Wireless Adapter as Network adapter in PDA.

4. Configure wireless security settings if needed.

2. Software Installation

) Do not insert ZyXEL NWD-490 into the SDIO slot of your PDA until

the Driver installation has been performed.

1. Connect your PDA to your computer and make sure Active-Sync® has
established a connection between the two devices.

2. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.

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3. Click Setup to install the NWD-
490 driver. If this screen does not
display, locate and double-click
autorun.exe on the support CD.

4. When complete the driver installation, the screen of ZyXEL 802.11g SDIO
Wireless Adapter.CAB was successfully installed on your device
displays.

3. Getting Started

The installation screen shots are based on Mobile 5.0 unless otherwise specified. To
ensure ZyXEL NWD-490 works well in your PDA or Smart phone, we recommend
you process the following steps for setting.

1. Insert the ZyXEL SDIO Card into the SD slot of
your PDA. The LED turns on and blinks if the
NWD-490 is installed properly.

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