Advantek Networks AWN-PCI-54R User manual

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Wireless 54Mpbs PCI Adapter
User’s Manual
Model # AWN-PCI-54R

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FCC Warning
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 communication 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 or
more 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
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help the receiver is
connected
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
IMPORTA T OTE:
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 a minimum distance of
about eight inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
Copyright
1999 All Rights Reserved
No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from

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the company
Trademarks:
All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
Revision History
Revision History
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Contents
1. Instruction...................................................................... 5
1.1 Features ......................................................................... 5
1.2 Package Contents........................................................... 5
1.3 LED Indicator ................................................................. 5
2. Install Driver & Utility.....................................................
2.1 For Windows Vista..........................................................
2.2 For Windows XP and 2000............................................ 12
2.3 For Windows ME and 98SE ........................................... 19
3. Wireless Network Configuration Utility......................... 2
3.1 General......................................................................... 2
3.2 Profile .......................................................................... 2
3.3 Available Network ........................................................ 27
3.4 Advanced ..................................................................... 29
3.5 Status........................................................................... 30
3. Statistics ...................................................................... 30
3.7 Easy Config................................................................... 31
3.8 RT-Set .......................................................................... 31
4. Glossary........................................................................ 32

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1. Instruction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless 54Mbps PCI Adapter This Wireless PCI Adapter
is designed to comply with IEEE 802 11g Wireless LAN standard and it is suitable for any
laptop computers and provides maximum data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps It provides up to a
128-bit level of WEP security to your wireless data transfers The wireless PCI adapter comes
with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be
integrated into a larger network, running Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98SE in either Ad-Hoc
mode (without an access point or router) or Infrastructure mode (with an access point or
router), the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or limitations of your
computer systems
1.1 Features
 Up to 54Mbps data transfer rates
 Supports 64/128-bit WEP data encryption function for high level of security
 Supports WPA-PSK advanced WLAN security
 Supports Infrastructure mode
 Supports Ad-Hoc mode (peer-to-peer communication among any wireless users, no
Access Point required)
 Supports automatic fallback increase data security and reliability
 Supports Power Save mode
 Compliant with PCI v2 2
1.2 Package Contents
 One Wireless PCI Adapter
 One Detachable Antenna
 One CD disk includes driver, utility and user’s manual
1.3 LED Indicator
LED Light Status Description
Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent ACT / LINK
On
Wireless LAN has been activated

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2. Install Driver & Utility
Note: If you have installed the Wireless PCI Card driver & utility before, please uninstall
the old version first
2.1 For Windows Vista
Step1: Turn off the computer and insert the Wireless PCI card into the PCI slot of your
computer After restart the computer, insert Wireless 54Mbps PCI Adapter Installation CD into
CD-ROM drive then windows below will appear Click Install Driver & Utility to begin device
driver installation
Step2: Setup wizard will begin to configure the device driver

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Step3: Please wait for while during searching for hardware and installing drivers
Step4: Setup has finished installing Wireless LAN Driver on your computer, click “Finish” to
exit the setup wizard
Step5: To check if Wireless PCI card is properly installed, you can right-click Computer
 choose Properties  click Device Manager

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[Configure your Wireless LAN Card]
Step6: Go to Start 

 All Programs 

 Control Panel
Step7: Click “ etworking and Sharing Center”

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Step8: Click “Connect to a network” to search an available network connection
Step9: Select a network to connect to and click “Connect”

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Step10: Enter the security key or pass phrase for network connection if it is necessary
Step11: Wait for while for network connecting

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Step12: After network connection is successfully built, click “Close” to exit the setup
Step13: Back to Networking and Sharing Center section, you will see your network is
connected And now you can browse your Internet Explorer to surfing the web

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2.2 For Windows XP and 2000
Note: The following installation was operated under Windows XP (Procedures will be
same for Windows 2000)
Step1: Turn off your PC
Step2: Insert the Wireless PCI card into the PCI slot of your computer, the system will
automatically find the device and search for its driver Please click Cancel to continue
Step3: Insert Wireless 54Mbps PCI Adapter Installation CD into CD-ROM drive then windows
below will appear Click Install Driver & Utility to begin device driver installation

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Step4: Select the language for this installation from the choices below and click OK to
continue
Step5: The InstallShield Wizard for Realtek Wireless Network Utility will display, click ext> to
continue

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Step6: Select the country domain for which RTL8185 WLAN is authorized to use Then, click
ext> to continue
Step7: Click Yes to continue

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Step8: Please wait for a while for installing process
Step9: After Wizard has finished the installing, click Finish to compete the setup
ote: In Windows 2000 Operation System, it is strong recommending that start your
computer after the device driver is installed completed

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To check if Wireless PCI card is properly installed, you can right-click My Computer
 choose Properties  click Device Manager
When Utility setup is completed, the Wireless LAN utility’s main page will automatically
show up on your screen
Also, a shortcut named Realtek Wireless LAN Utility will appear in the computer’s
desktop Double click the shortcut and start using the WLAN PCI Card

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[Configuring Wireless etwork]
Step 1: Open the Wireless Utility and go to “Available etwork” tab, double-click the network
which you want to connect
Step 2: The Wireless network properties will be displayed, enter the network key if it is
necessary And click “OK” to continue

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Step 3: In the “Profile” tab, you can see the available network is listed
Step 4: And now, you can browse your Internet Explorer to surfing the web

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2.3 For Windows ME and 98SE
Step1: Turn off your PC
Step2: Insert the Wireless PCI card into the PCI slot of your computer, the system will
automatically find the device and search for its driver Please click Cancel to continue
Step3: Insert Wireless 54Mbps PCI Adapter Installation CD into CD-ROM drive then windows
below will appear Click Install Driver & Utility to begin device driver installation

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Step4: Select the language for this installation from the choices below and click OK to
continue
Step5: The InstallShield Wizard for Realtek Wireless Network Utility will display, click ext> to
continue