Advantech EKI-6340 Series User manual

PCI-RF module
DNMA-92 User Manual
Version: 1.0
April 2009

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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: 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.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted
in indoor environment only.
Devices will not permit operations on channels 120-132 for 11a and 11n/a which
overlap the 5600 - 5650 MHz band.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible
for the FCC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module.
20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the
users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be
satisfied.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at
least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and
operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure
guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also
be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of
the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is
required to be available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of
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.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains
TX FCC ID: M82-EKI6430 ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm,
then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label:
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.

Approved antenna for the End product.
Theaboveapprovedantennaisonlyallowedtouseforthemodule.Itwillbe
necessarytokeep20cmawayfromhumanbody.Otherantennatypeorsame
antennatypebuthigherantennagainisnotallowedtouse.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example
used within 20cm or higher antenna gain), 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.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 6
2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 7
2.1 INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................7
2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES............................................................................10
2.3 UNINSTALLATION...................................................................................................11
3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 12
4. CREATINGAN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 17
5. MODIFYINGAWIRELESS NETWORK 21
5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE.....................................................21
5.2 MODIFYINGAWIRELESS NETWORK.....................................................................22
5.3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION................................29
5.4 SUPER A/G SETTING.......................................................... 29。
APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 30
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATION 32

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a/b/g/n 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
 A laptop PC contains:
- 32 MB memory or greater
- 300 MHz processor or higher
 Microsoft®Win™2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

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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.
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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4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.
5. Click “Next”.
6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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7. Click “Finish”.
8. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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2.2 Additional Setup Processes
During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different
specific options:
1. 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. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.
3. 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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2.3 Uninstallation
Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs.
1. Click Start>Programs>WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module >UnInstall WLAN a+b+g
mini-PCI Module.
2. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next”.
3. Click “OK” to start Uninstall.
4. Click “Finish”. Uninstall is now completed.

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3. Connecting to an Existing Network
1. Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module on the desktop,
and the Configuration window appears.
2. Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks.

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Note! To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, select
Enable Smart Selection. Any displays in Profile List.
3. From the list of “Available Networks”, choose one network by double clicking the
Network Name. One of the following dialog boxes appears. Click “Yes” to
continue.
4. If the chosen network has security enabled, the Security tab displays. Select the
security option used by the network. Contact the network administrator for the
correct settings.

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5. If selecting WPA or 802.1X, select the EAP type, then click on the Configure
button to select the certificate.
6. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase.

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7. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the correct
Encryption Keys.
Key entry method:
a.10hex digits: User must enter 10 hexadecimal digits.
The hexadecimal define is "0-9" and "A-F".
ex: 123456abc
b.5 chars: User must enter 5 characters. ex: ab3#@
c.13 chars: User must enter 13 characters.
ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk
d.16 chars: User must enter 16 characters.
ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk456
For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator.
8. Click on OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) when done to save the settings.
9. Once connected (the icon or in front of the name of the Connected
Network), you can check the signal strength from the icon in the Windows
System Tray.

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Additional Note for Windows XP
In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module
Configuration Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to
disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration:
Option 1:
1. Double click the shortcut icon to open the Utility.
2. From the Windows System Tray, you should see the signal icon. Right-click it
and select “Disable Zero-Configuration”.
Option 2:
1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”.
2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of “WLAN a+b+g mini-PCI Module”,
and select “Properties”.
3. Select “Wireless Networks” tab, and uncheck the check box of “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings”, and then click “OK”.

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4. Creating an Ad Hoc New Network
NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a.
This is a client product and do not have radar detection function specified by FCC.
The software will not let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a.
1. In the Configuration window, click New .
2. Select the “Profile Editor” tab.

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3. Choose the check box of Enable Advanced Setting to edit all settings.
4. If joining or creating an Ad-Hoc network, choose Ad Hoc.
5. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings.
For details of each setting, refer to Modifying a Wireless Network on page 20.
6. Click the Security tab. If not using security, select None.

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7. If security is used, select Pre-Shared Key and click on the Configure button.