Atheros DNMA-83 User manual

WLAN a/b/g/n mini-PCI Module
DNMA-83 User Manual
Version: 1.0
Nov 2007

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Copyright Statement
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Windows™98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft®Corp.
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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: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

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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.

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LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following "
Contains TX FCC ID: NKR-DNMA83". 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.＂
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.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and
its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
The OEM integrator is still responsible for the IC 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 IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.

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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 IC 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.
IC statement is required to be available in the users manual: This Class B
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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 IC : 4441A-DNMA83
"For the band 5150–5250 MHz this equipment must be used indoors only
to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile
satellite systems."
“This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below,
and having a maximum gain of 5.10 dB. Antennas not included in this list or
having a gain greater than 5.10 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.＂
Hereby, WNC, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirement and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Driective 1999/5/EC.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 7
2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 8
2.1 INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................8
2.2ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES............................................................................11
2.3 UNINSTALLATION...................................................................................................12
3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 13
4. CREATINGAN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 18
5. MODIFYINGAWIRELESS NETWORK 22
5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE.....................................................22
5.2 MODIFYINGAWIRELESS NETWORK.....................................................................23
5.3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XPZERO-CONFIGURATION................................30
APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 31
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATION 33

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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
zA laptop PC contains:
-32 MB memory or greater
-300 MHz processor or higher
zMicrosoft®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.