Clas Ohlson GN-WP30N-RH User manual

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38-2773 GN-WP30N-RH Ver. 201101

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Wireless Network Card
Art.no 38-2773 Model GN-WP30N-RH
Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future
reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and for making any
necessary technical changes to this document. If you should have any questions
concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Assembly
Note: When computer components are being installed, it is very important that
thecomputer is shut off.
Computer parts are very sensitive to static electricity. Use theanti-static bag which
theparts were delivered in when storing thecomponents, and use an anti-static
wristband when installing.
1. Turn off thecomputer and pull out theplug.
2. Open thecomputer case and so that themotherboard becomes accessible.
3. Install thePCI card in avacant port of thetype PCI-Express. Do not push too
hard when thecard is being installed to make sure no surrounding components
are damaged.

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4. Secure thecard with screws or other compatible type of fastening. The PCI card
shall be pushed in equally far through theentire row when properly installed.
5. Tighten the3 antennas on thecard’s antenna connections marked as “ANT1”,
“ANT2” and “ANT3”.
6. Put thecomputer case back together. Make sure that no cables are getting stuck.
7. Start thecomputer and follow theinstallation guide.
Installation
This is only aquick guide so that you can quickly get started with theproduct.
Acomplete operator’s manual in English is found on thesupplied CD.
Installation of drivers
The following installation instructions apply for Windows XP with Service pack 2
installed.
1. Install thenetwork card according thechapter ”Assembly” and restart
thecomputer.
2. When thecomputer is started thenetwork card is identified and
“NewHardware Found” is displayed. Insert theincluded CD in theCD ROM
reader and mark No, not this time on thequestion if thecomputer should
search for drivers online. Click Next.
3. The installation starts and stops automatically. Press Finish to complete
theinstallation.

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Installation of software
To access all thenetwork card’s functions theinstallation of software from
theincluded CD is required.
The network card can also be used with some operating system’s software
(e.g. Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista). To take full use
of thenetwork card thefollowing software should be installed.
1. Insert thesupplied CD into thecomputer’s CD-ROM drive. The installation
guide automatically starts and thestart image is displayed.
If theinstallation does not start automatically, run thefile LAUNCH.EXE
on theCD.
2. Click on Install Driver & Utility and then thebutton N300 series to install
theconfiguration program.

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3. Click Next to continue.
4. Click Next to continue.
5. Click on Finish to finish theguide.
6. When theinstallation is completed theconnection guide starts.
Follow theinstruction “Connect to awireless network”.

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Use
Connect to awireless network/use SmartSetup 3
1. When theinstallation is finished thedialogue box over accessible networks
isshown.
2. Click thebutton SmartSetup 3 to start theconnection guide.
3. Highlight thewanted network and choose OK to add thenetwork to thelist of
wanted networks.

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4. Enter your wireless network’s key and thetype of security that is being used,
then click OK. Contact thenetwork administrator if you are unsure of which
information is needed.
5. The network is now added to thelist of networks. Choose thetab Profile to
see thelist of wanted networks. The following figure is displayed.
6. Highlight thenetwork you just added and then click on Activate. The computer
now automatically connects thewireless network when thecomputer is started.
Press OK to confirm.

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Troubleshooting
Is thenetwork card installed correctly?
Always check Device Manager how thedevices are displayed.
1. Click Start > Settings > Control panel.
2. Double click on System.
3. Click on thetab Computer hardware > Device manager to display
connected devices.
4. Check if and how thetrouble shooted device is displayed in thelist.
a. If it is not on thelist thedevice is not installed.
b. If it is displayed with ayellow exclamation mark there is aproblem with
thedevice.
c. Right click on thedevice and choose Update driver in case something is
missing etc. Insert theincluded CD and install thedrivers or download it
from themanufacturer’s webpage.
d. Choose Properties to display other information regarding thedevice.
Check theTCP/IP features
1. Go to Control panel and choose Network connections. Right-click on
theconnection to thenetwork card you wish to configure and select Properties.
2. Mark theTCP/IP protocol that is connected to thenetwork card and
chooseProperties.
3. Check that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain address to
theDNS server automatically are marked.
4. Click OK.

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Check configuration
You can check that thecomputer has thecorrect IP address by:
1. Open Program/Accessories/Command prompt. Write ipconfig and press
[ENTER] to show IP-address, net mask and Gateway.
2. If thecomputer has received thecorrect IP address according thefigure below
(192.168.1.x) you don’t have to do any more settings. Write exit and press
[ENTER] to return to Windows.