Encore ENLWI-N User manual

ENLWI-N / ENPWI-N
802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter
User’s Guide

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Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices.
The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the
electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile
phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and
recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some
situations or environments for example:
·On board of airplanes, or
·In an explosive environment, or
·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified
as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial
plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for authorization to use these
devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with
the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any
changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The
Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, of the substitution or attachment.
Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply
with these guidelines.
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:

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- 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as
documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus
slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other
application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not
compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are
country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the
intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC:
EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50392: 2004
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical
apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic
fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband
transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM
band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering
essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-17 V1.6.1 (2005-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz
high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for
use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where
restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities
in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links
and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency
range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact
the national spectrum authority in France.
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Česky
[Czech] Encore Electronics, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter je ve shoděse základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede Encore Electronics, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 802.11n Wireless
LAN Adapter overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt Encore Electronics, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen
Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab Encore Electronics, Inc. seadme 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter vastavust
direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.
English Hereby, Encore Electronics, Inc., declares that this 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente Encore Electronics, Inc. declara que el 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de
la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Encore Electronics, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ
ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente Encore Electronics, Inc. déclare que l'appareil 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter est
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive
1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente Encore Electronics, Inc. dichiara che questo 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter è
conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo Encore Electronics, Inc. deklarē, ka 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter atbilst Direktīvas
1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo Encore Electronics, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter atitinka
esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart Encore Electronics, Inc. dat het toestel 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn
1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, Encore Electronics, Inc., jiddikjara li dan 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter
jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, Encore Electronics, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter megfelel
a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish]
Niniejszym Encore Electronics, Inc. oświadcza, że 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] Encore Electronics, Inc. declara que este 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] Encore Electronics, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] Encore Electronics, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi Encore Electronics, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter tyyppinen laite on
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[Finnish] direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar Encore Electronics, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or
transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of
Commerce export license.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends
out radio frequency (RF) signal.
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
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.
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article
3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-
17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These
are considered relevant and sufficient.
CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:
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Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland,
Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Overview of this User’s Guide ............................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Setup.................................................................................. 2
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 2
Setup....................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation ................................................................................. 3
LED Indicator for CardBus .................................................................................... 3
LED Indicator for PCI............................................................................................ 3
Check the installation ............................................................................................. 3
Software Installation................................................................................... 4
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation ........................... 4
Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting................................................................. 5
Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting............................................. 12
Technical Specifications........................................................................... 19

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter.
This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
With ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can
communicate with another computer wirelessly. An easy-to-use utility is bundled
with ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and
diagnostic purposes.
ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data,
at a speed of up to 300 megabits per second.
ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter provides users with access to real-time
information anywhere in their organization. The mobility of ENCORE 802.11n
Wireless LAN Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available
under wired networks. ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter can easily adapt
from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full
infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad
area.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction. Describes ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter and its features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of
ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter.
Hardware Installation. Describes the LED indicator on the Adapter.
Software Installation. Describes how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)
specifications of ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter.

UNPACKING AND SETUP
This section provides unpacking and setup information for ENCORE 802.11n
Wireless LAN Adapter.
Unpacking
The box should contain the following items:
One 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter
One Driver & Utility CD-ROM
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for
replacement.
Setup
Before installation, check the following:
zMake sure your computer is running at least a 300MHz or above processor with
256MB RAM or above
zVisually inspect the CardBus/PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged
in to the CardBus/PCI slot.
zThe operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows 2000
(Service Pack 4), XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista
zA draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point.
zMake sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
LED Indicator for CardBus
Link
The Link LED indicator lighted green when ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN
Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully.
ACT (Activity)
The ACT LED indicator blinking green when ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN
Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
LED Indicator for PCI
Link
The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 300Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN
Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully.
Check the installation
The LEDs of the Wireless LAN Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the
network link can be seen instantly:
1. Once the device is plugged to the station’s CardBus/PCI slot, the LED of the
Wireless LAN Adapter will light up indicating a normal status.
2. When the device plugged to the station’s CardBus/PCI slot and the driver was
installed, the ACT will start alternate blinking, it means that the device is starting
to scan the wireless devices near the Wireless LAN Adapter.
3. While the Wireless LAN Adapter linked up and transmitting data to the Access
Point or to other Wireless LAN station, the Link LED will lighted green.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install the driver and utility for ENCORE 802.11n
Wireless LAN Adapter.
Note: DO NOT install ENCORE 802.11n Wireless LAN Adapter in the computer
until instructed to do so.
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista Utility and Driver Installation
1) Insert Driver & Utility CD-ROM and the Auto-run program will appear.
Alternatively, open a file browser and double click on the autorun.exe file
located in the CD directory. In some specific setting on Windows system, you
may need to proceed the software manually, go to your Windows Start menu
and choose Run, type “D:\Utility\Vista\Setup.exe” or
“D:\Utility\XP2K\Setup.exe”in the dialog box and click OK.
Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and
<Windows OS> will depend on the Windows OS you are using)
2) If you need to install the driver manually, refer each Windows OS to the
following CD-Rom directory path: D:\Driver\<Windows OS>.
Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and
<Windows OS> will depend on the Windows OS you are using).
3) Click “Install Software (Utility)” to install the driver and software. Select “XP /
2K/ ME / 98” or “Vista” , depending on your operating system, and the install
wizard will begin installing the software. Follow the install wizard instructions
to complete the installation.
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4) Follow the Install Shield Wizard Instructions. Click “Next” to continue and
finish it.
The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless LAN utility.
When the Wireless LAN Adapter was installed, you will see the icon on the
Windows task bar. The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless
Adapter Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the
taskbar
When the icon in the toolbar represents in full green color then the signal strength
has an excellent performance with the AP, if it represents in yellow color then the
signal strength has a fair performance with the AP, and if the icon represents no
color, then the signal strength has a worst performance with the wireless station.
Windows Vista Wireless Utility Setting
The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter
Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar.
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Link Information
This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.
Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless
access point.
SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and
AP in order for communication to be established.
Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication.
Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network.
TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.
Channel: Shows the current channel for communication.
Signal Strength of Percentage: Shows the wireless signal strength of the
connection between the Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point.
Tx/Rx: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the
number of packets transmitted and received. It also shows the link quality of the
Wireless LAN Adapter with the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure
mode.
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Configuration
This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless LAN
Adapter
SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a
wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless
network.
Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection
●Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other
wireless clients through the use of Access Points.
●Ad-Hoc – to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with
other wireless client devices.
Authentication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key,
WPAPSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS, WPA2 EPA-TLS and WPA2-PSK.
Select Open System, Shared Key for WEP data encryption feature.
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Open or Shared Key
Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange
data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.
zDefault Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.
zNetwork Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats,
and enter the password in the blank space.
zKey Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys
Key Format: HEX or ASCII
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
If WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected the below window appears. Please enter a
WPA Passphrase.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
If WPA/WPA2 is selected, configuration is enabled. Please click the
“configuration” button. Select a certification for drop down list.
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Site Survey
This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients
and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications
with an available wireless network.
Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access
points) that are within range.
Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the
“Connect” button.
Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks.
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Profile
Profile – The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or
public areas. By double-clicking on one of the created profile, the setting will adjust
to the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and encryption as saved by that
particular profile.
Remove: Deletes the selected profile
Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the
necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router
Connect: The current connected profile information.
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About
This screen displays information about the Wireless LAN Adapter, such as the
Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for
upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
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Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Wireless Utility Setting
The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter
Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar.
The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info,
Configuration, Advanced, Site Survey and About.
Link Information
This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.
Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless
access point.
SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and
AP in order for communication to be established.
Frequency: Shows the current frequency used for wireless network.
Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication.
Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network.
TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.
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