Maxnet WP7300-SG User manual

108MWireless
Pci Adapter
WP7300-SG
USER GUIDE

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FCC 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 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 the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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.
2) This device must accept any interferenc e received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (WP7300-SG)
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance r equirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas 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
For the following equipment:WP7300-SG
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.
National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS
Package contents..................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 2
1.1 Overview of the Product ..................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status ......................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide .................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 WP7300-SG Hardware Installation.....................................................................4
2.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 .............................................................................5
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista .............................................................................9
Chapter 3 Configuration....................................................................................... 12
3.1 Current Status .................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile ...............................................................14
3.2.2 Remove a profile ...............................................................................................18
3.2.3 Switch another Profile .......................................................................................18
3.2.4 Import a Profile..................................................................................................18
3.2.5 Export a Profile..................................................................................................18
3.2.6 Scan Available Networks...................................................................................19
3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management..................................................................19
3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1 Check Driver Information ..................................................................................21
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information.........................................21
Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista........................................................ 23
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 26
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 27

Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One resource CD for WP7300-SG, including:
• MAXNET Wireless Client Utility (MWCU) and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Maxnet WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Pci Adapter!
1.1 Overview of the Product
The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or Notebook PC in the most convenient
location available, without the cost of running network cables.
The adapter's auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 108Mbps for
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limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. It can also interoperate
with all 11Mbps wireless (802.11b) products. Your wireless communications are protected by up
to 152-bit WEP and WPA encryption for high security.
It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology so that transmission
distance is 2-3 times of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission
range is extended to 4-9 times.
It adopts 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology, which offers the highest
throughput performance available on the market today, link rates of up to 108Mbps. In dynamic
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same time in an integrated environment.
1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
Adopts 108M Super GTM and 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM wireless LAN transmission
technologies
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
Supports 108/54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer
rates
Provides 32-bit PCI interface (WP7300-SG )
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
Eases to configure and provides monitoring information
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Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista
Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (WP7300-SG)
1.3 LEDS Status
WP7300-SG LED Indications
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Green Intermittently
The adapter is in an electricity saving status or
the adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Status Green Light up The adapter is on wake up status.
Status Green Flashing The adapter is transmitting and receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
2.1.1 WP7300-SG Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove the metal
slot cover on the back of the PC. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions if
needed.
3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's
contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis
with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.2 Software Instalation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installationprocedure for Windows
98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the Maxnet Wireless Client Utility
(MWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found
New Hardware Wizard” window, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the
CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP are very similar. The following setup
steps are for Windows 2000 and the section 2.2.3 for Windows Vista.
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2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name
as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your
operating system to start the installation. Figure 2-1 should then appear.
2. You can click Cancel to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure 2-1.
Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 2-2 after a
moment.
Figure 2-1 Maxnet Wireless Client Utility – Install Shield Wizard
3. To continue,click Next on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click Cancel to end the Installation.
Figure 2-2 Maxnet Wireless Client Utility Installation Program
4. The SetupWizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in Figure 2-3 . It is recommended
that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install
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driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the
installation driver. Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and click Next to continue the
Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the
Installation.
Figure 2-3 Select the setup type
5. Figure 2-4 should appear. Click Yes to continue the Installation, or click No to end the
Installation.
Figure 2-4 Question
6. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-5. Click Next
to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to
end the Installation.
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7. The Setup Wizard will ask you to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing
Folders list shown in Figure 2-6. It is recommended that you keep the default value. Click
Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel
to end the Installation.
Figure 2-6 Select a Program Folder
8. The Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in Figure
2-7. Click OK to continue the Installation.
Figure 2-7 Information prompt
Figure 2-5 Choose Destination Location
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9. While files are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in Figure 2-8. Please select Yes
to continue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with
the operating system.
Figure 2-8 Widows 2000 Warning Box
Note:
In Windows XP, the warning box is similar to that shown Figure 2-9. Please select Continue
Anyway to continue installation.
Figure 2-9 Windows XP Warning Box
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to reboot the system.
Finish
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Figure 2-10 Finish
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name
as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your
operating system to start the installation. And then Figure 2-11 will appear; Click Cancel to
end the installation in the screen. Otherwise, the installation will continue.
Figure 2-11
2. Click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-12) to continue, you can click Cancel to
end the installation.
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Figure 2-12
3. After that, the files will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). To end
the Installation, click Cancel.
Figure 2-13
Note:
During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Security testing, please click “Install
this driver software anyway” to continue the installation.
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Figure 2-14
4. Click the Finish button to complete.
Figure 2-15
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Chapter 3 Configuration
MAXNET Wireless Adapter WP7300-SG can be configured by Maxnet Wireless Client
describes how to configure your MAXNET
Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and
use the data security encryption features.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It
appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received
signal strength indication (RSSI).
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there ispoor si gnal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor sign al strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.
If theicon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.
If the icon is green, thereis excellent si gnal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.
Double-click the icon and the MWCU utilitywill run. You can also run the utility by clicking the
Start>Program>Maxnet >MWCU>Maxnet Wireless Client Utility. The MWCU utility provides a complete
and easy to use set of tools to:
Display current status information
Edit and add configuration profiles
Display current diagnostics information
The section below introduces these above capabilities.
3.1 Current Status
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The
Current Status tab does not require any configurations.
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Figure 3-1 Current Status
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
Profile Name - The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration
name on the General tab of Profile Management.
Link Status - Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
Wireless Mode -Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the
Advanced tab of Profile Management.
Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected. The options
include:
• Infrastructure (accesspoint)
• Ad Hoc
Configure the network type on the Advanced tab of Profile Management.
IP Address - Displays the computer’s IP address.
Current Channel - Shows the currently connected channel.
Data Encryption - Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
encryption type on the Security tab of Profile Management.
Server Based Authentication - Shows whether server based authentication is used.
Signal Strength - Shows the strength of the signal.
Note:
In the MWCU utility, access the General tab, Security tab and Advanced tab by clicking New or
Modify on the Profile Management tab.
Click Advanced to see advanced information about the program and its operations. For more
information, please refer to the help file of the utility.
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Figure 3-2 Advance Status
3.2 Profile Management
Click the Profile Management tab of the MWCU Utility and the Profile Management screen will
appear, Figure 3-3. The Profile Management screen provides tools to:
Add a profile
Edit a profile
Remove a profile
Switch to another Profile
Import a Profile
Export a Profile
Scan Available Networks
Order profiles
Figure 3-3 Profile Management tab
3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile
To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a
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configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click Modify.
The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3-4.
1. Edit the General tab
Profile Name - Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile
names are not case-sensitive.
Client Name - Identifies the client machine.
Network Names (SSIDs) - The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a
maximum limit of 32 characters.
Figure 3-4 General Tab of Profile Management
2. Edit the Security tab
Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the
security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.
WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access.
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase - Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase.
802.1x - Enables 802.1x security.
Shared Key (Static WEP) - Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the
access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key
radio button and click Configure to fill in the Define Shared Keys window.
None: No security (not recommended).
Note:
If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the
client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the
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