Edimax EW-7126 User manual

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Wi ir re el le es ss s L LA AN N P PC CI I C Ca ar rd d
User Manual
Version: 3.0
(June, 2004)

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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 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 or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall
not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All
guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,and the United
Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states:Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................1
1.1 FEATURES..............................................................................................1
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................1
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS...............................................................................2
2INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...............................................3
2.1 INSTALL THE DRIVER...............................................................................3
2.2 INSTALL THE UTILITY..............................................................................5
2.3 USING UTILITY IN WINDOWS XP ...............................................................7
2.3.1 Using the Windows XP’s Utility................................................................................ 7
2.3.2 Using the Utility of this Card.................................................................................... 7
3CONFIGURATION UTILITY................................................ 10
3.1 UTILITY OVERVIEW...............................................................................10
3.2 CONNECT TO THE WIRELESS NETWORK ....................................................11
3.3 CONNECTION STATUS............................................................................12
3.4 PROFILE LIST .......................................................................................13
3.4.1 Configure the Profile ...............................................................................................14
3.4.2 Enable WPA in Windows XP ...................................................................................16
3.5 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ..................................................................19
3.6 STATUS...............................................................................................21
3.7 STATISTICS..........................................................................................22
3.8 SOFTWARE AP......................................................................................23
3.8.1 AP Connection Setting.............................................................................................23
3.8.2 AP Advanced Setting...............................................................................................24
3.8.3 Statistics .................................................................................................................25
4TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................... 27

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless LAN PCI Card. This card features the latest
innovation wireless technology. For WLAN security issues, this card supports 64/128-bit
WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also
supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) feature that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)technologies. Client users are required to authorize before
accessing to APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the network is
encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changed secret key. This card has built-in AES
engine which ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information
and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless
network. It also supports 32-bit PCI interface which enables higher transmission
performance. Furthermore, this card provides several kinds of power saving modes allowing
user customizes the way of saving the power from his/her portable or handheld devices.
This card is cost-effective, together with the versatile features, it is the best solution for you
to build your wireless network.
1.1 Features
•Complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz standard.
•High-speed transfer data rate -up to 11Mbps.
•Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x)* and AES*functions for high level
of security.
•Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability.
•Supports Software AP mode, which turns your card to a Wireless AP.
•Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
and Linux*.
•Supports 32-bit PCI interface.
*Note:
1. WPA andAES functions are available in Windows XP.
2. Support Linux Kernel 2.4.18 (gcc version 2.96) and Kernel 2.4.20 (gcc version 3.2.2).
1.2 Specifications
•Standard: IEEE 802.11b
•Interface: PCI V2.2/2.1
•Frequency Band: 2.4000 ~ 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
•Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps, DBPSK@1Mbps
•Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

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•Data Rate: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
•Security: 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA (IEEE 802.1x with TKIP) and AES
•Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (Cable Length: 94cm, Connector: RP-SMA
connector)
•Drivers: Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 and Linux
•LEDs: TX/RX, Link
•Power Voltage: 3.3V
•Transmit Power: 16dBm~18dBm
•Receive Sensitivity: -83dBm (Typical)
•Dimension: 19(H) x 135(W) x 121(D) mm
•Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
•Humidity: 0-95% (NonCondensing)
•Certification: FCC, CE, C-Tick, DGT
1.3 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
•One Wireless PCI Card
•One Antenna
•One CD (Driver/Utility/User’s Manual.)
•One Quick Guide
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

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2Installation Procedure
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operatedunder WindowsXP.(Procedures will be the
same for Windows98SE/Me/NT/2000/Server 2003.)
Note2: If you have installed the Wireless PC Card driver & utility before, please uninstall the old
version first.
2.1 Install the Driver
1. Turn off your PC.
2. Insert the card into the PCI slot of your PC, the system will automatically find the device.
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click“Next“.
3. Click “Browser“to specify the driver from the CD attached with the card. For example,
specify “D:\Driver\WinXP”folder (where “D”specifies your CD-ROM, the folder name is
selected corresponding to your computer’s OS system from the “Driver“folder of the CD).
Click “Next“.

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4. The system starts installing the driver for the card.
5. Click “Finish“when the installation is finished.

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2.2 Install the Utility
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the "Utility\setup.exe" program. The
InstallShield Wizard box will appear,click "Next" to continue.
2. Click “Yes“if you accept all the terms of preceding License Agreement.

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3. The system will install the utility completely.
4. When you complete the Utility installation, a shortcut named “Rtl8180“will appear in the
computer’s desktop and a new icon will display in the system tray at the bottom of the
screen. Double click the shortcut or the icon and start using the PCI card.
In the Desktop In the system tray

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2.3 Using Utility in Windows XP
Due to the Windows XP has built-in wireless network utility (also known as wireless zero
configuration) you may decide to use the “Windows Zero Configuration”or the one provided
by this card. If you don’t disable the “Windows Zero Configuration“, you couldn’t
connect to the selected network from the card’s utility. It is strongly recommended to
using the utility of this card.
2.3.1 Using the Windows XP’s Utility
Right click the icon marked in pink in the system tray and select “View Available Wireless
Networks“. You may start using the Windows XP’s wireless utility.
2.3.2 Using the Utility of this Card
There are two ways to enable the utiility of the card.
First Way
1. Double-click the icon marked in pink in the system tray. A screen is popped up to remind
you that you are using Windows Zero Configuration tool.
2. Clear the “Windows Zero Config“from the utility of the card.

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Second Way
1. Right click the icon marked in pink in the system tray and select “View Available
Wireless Networks“. Then, click “Advanced“.
2. Clear the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings“check box.

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3Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the Wireless LAN
PCI Card and monitor the link status and the statistics during the communication process.
The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray and desktop of Windows
while the card is running.You can open it by double-click on the icon.
In the Desktop In the system tray
Right click the icon in the system tray, there are some items for you to operatethe
configuration utility.
lClose
Close the Configuration Utility tool, the wireless connection is still active.
lAbout RTL8180
Select “About RTL8180”to check the version of the tool.
lConfig/Link Status
Open the configuration tool.
3.1 Utility Overview
There are several parts in the utility screen. Please refer to the following table for the
description.
A
B
C
D
E

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Parameter Description
Refresh –Refresh adapter list in the “B“block.
Mode –There are two modes: Station and Access Point. If
“Station“is selected, the card works as a wirelss card. If “Access
Point“is selected, the card will works as a wireless AP.
View –Check “Status Bar“and the “D“block in the utility will
display the current status of the utility.
Help –To check the version of the utility, select this item.
This is an adapter list for you to configure several adapters in
your PC from the utility.
Show Tray Icon –To show the icon in the system tray, check the
item.
Radio Off –This function is for you to turn off or turn on the radio
of the card. If the radio is turned off, the card will not work.
Windows Zero Config –To configure the card from Windows XP
Zero Configuration, check the item.
It is
the status bar that displays the current status of the utility. To
close it, please uncheck the “Status Bar“in the “View“item.
There are several tabs in the block for you to setup the function of
the card. Please refer to the description in the following sections.
3.2 Connect to the Wireless Network
When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all the channels to find all the
access points/stations within the accessible range of your card and automatically connect to
the wireless network with the highest signal strength. From the “Available Network”tab, all
the networks nearby will be listed. You can change the connection to another network.
A
B
C
D
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Parameter Description
Available Netowrk(s) This list shows all information of the available wireless networks
within the range of your card. The information includes SSID,
Channel, Encryption and Singal, etc. If you want
to connect to any
network on the list, double-click the selected network.
Refresh Click “Refresh“to update the available networks list. It is
recommended that refresh the list while you have changed the
connection network.
Add to Profile A profile stores the setting of a network, so that you can connect
to the network quickly. To add the selected network to a profile,
click this button.
3.3 Connection Status
To check the connection status of the card, select“General“. This screen shows the
information of Link Speed, Network Type, Encryption Method, SSID, Signal Strength and
Network Address of the card.

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3.4 Profile List
This profile list shows all the profiles with its configurationscurrently stored in the program.
You can click“Add“, “Remove“, “Edit“, “Duplicate“and “Set Default“to configure the profile
list.

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Parameter Description
Available Profile(s)
This list shows the preferred networks for the wireless connection.
You can add, remove, edit, duplicate the preferred networks or
set one of the networks as the default connection.
Add To configurate a new profile, click “Add“.
RemoveTo remove a profile from the available profiles list, click
“Remove“.
Duplicate To duplicate a profile with another name, click “Duplicate“.
Set Default To designate a profile as the default network for the connection
from the available profiles list, click the button.
3.4.1 Configure the Profile

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Parameter Description
Profile Name Define a recognizable
profile name for you to identify the different
networks.
Network Name(SSID) The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique
name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional
merging of two co-located WLANs.
Only the wireless devices with the same SSID can interconnect.
This is a computer-to-
computer(ad hoc) network.... There are two kinds of network type described as follows. Infrastructure –This operation mode requires the presence of an
802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access
Point or Router.
Ad Hoc –Connect to another wireless adapters in the Wireless
LAN network without through an Access Point or Router.
If this item is checked, the card will work in Ad Hoc mode.
Channel This setting is only available for Ad Hoc mode. Select the number
of the radio channel used for the networking. The channel setting
should be the same with the network you are connecting to.
Wireless Network Key(WEP) WEP is an data encryption algorithm,which protects authorized
Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping. The security setting
must be the the same on the wireless stations within the network.
Data Encryption(WEP
Enabled) To enable the WEP function, select the check box.
Network Authenticaton
(Shared Mode) The wireless network supports two subtypes of network authentication services: Open System and Shared Key. Under
Open System authentication, any wireless adapters can request
authentication. Under Shared Key authentication, only wirelss
adapters using a shared key (WEP Key)are allowed to
authenticate mutually. This network authentication mode setting
has to be consistent with the wireless network which the card
intends to connect.
ASCII WEP Key can be ASCII format. Alphanumeric values or signs are
allowed to be the WEP key. It is more recognizable for user.