MSI MS-6852 User manual

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MSIDUALNETCARD(MS-6852)
Wireless 11g +Bluetooth
ComboPCICard
User sManual

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FCCCaution
1. ThedevicecomplieswithPart 15ofthe FCCrules. Operationissubjectto
thefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynot causeharmful interference,and
(2) Thisdevice mustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interference
that may causeundesiredoperation.
2. FCCRFRadiationExposureStatement: The equipment complieswithFCC
RFradiation exposurelimitsset forthfor anuncontrolledenvironment.
Thisequipmentshouldbe installed andoperated withaminimum
distanceof 20centimetersbetween theradiator and yourbody.
3. ThisTransmitter mustnot beco-locatedoroperating inconjunction with
anyother antenna or transmitter.
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RevisionHistory
Revision History Date
V1.0 FirstRelease March2005

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ImportantSafetyPrecautions
Alwaysread andfollowthese basicsafetyprecautionscarefullywhenhandlingany
pieceofelectroniccomponent.
1. Keep this User sGuide forfuturereference.
2. Keep thisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
3. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurface beforesetting it up.
4. Theopeningson the enclosurearefor air convectionhenceprotectsthe
equipment fromoverheating.
5. Allcautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
6. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopening thatcoulddamage or causeelectrical
shock.
7. If anyof the following situationsarises, get theequipmentcheckedbya
servicepersonnel:
Liquidhaspenetratedintothe equipment
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Theequipmenthas notworkwell or youcannotget it work
accordingtoUser sManual
Theequipment hasdroppedanddamaged
Ifthe equipmenthasobvioussignofbreakage
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UNCONDITIONED,STORAGETEMPERATURE ABOVE60O COR
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HowtoUseThisGuide
ThisUser sManual providesinstructionsandillustrationsonhowtoinstall anduse your
MSIDUALNETCARD -theWireless 11g+BluetoothCombo PCICard.
Chapter1, Introduction, providesageneralinformation on the productyou
bought, includingitsapplication, specification,and requirements.
Chapter2, Hardware Installation, tellsyouhowtoinstallthe productinto
yoursystem.
Chapter3, SoftwareInstallation, guidesyouthroughtheinstallationofthe
product sdriverandutility.
Chapter4, IntroductiontoDigiCell,describestheMSIDigiCellthatletsyou
configureyourproduct toconnect the networkquicklyandeasily.
Chapter5, NetworkingBasic,helpsyoutobuildyournetworkandshare
resourcesoverthenetwork.
Chapter 6, UsingBluetooth,explainstheBluetoothfunctionand usageofthe
adapter.
Pleasenotethatthesetting diagramsor values inthisguide are FORYOURREFER-
ENCE ONLY.The actualsettingsandvaluesdepend on yoursystemandnetwork.If
you arenot sureabout theseinformation, please askyournetworkadministrator orMIS
stafffor help.
TechnicalSupport
Visit the MSIwebsitefor FAQ,technicalguide,driverand softwareupdates,
andotherinformation: http://www.msi.com.tw/.
Contactourtechnicalstaffat: [e-mail].

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TableofContents
1.Introduction.............................................................................................................1
1.1MSIDUALNETCARD-Wireless11g+BluetoothComboPCICard......1
1.2HowDUALNETCARD Works.....................................................................2
1.2.1InWLANEnvironment............................................................................2
1.2.2InBluetoothConnection...........................................................................4
1.3Specifications.....................................................................................................5
1.4ProductView......................................................................................................7
2. HardwareInstallation............................................................................................8
3.SoftwareInstallation.............................................................................................10
4. IntroductiontoDigiCell (ForMSImainboardsonly).....................................13
4.1MainScreen.......................................................................................................14
4.2Communication..................................................................................................16
4.3SoftwareAccessPoint.......................................................................................17
4.3.1Terminology...............................................................................................17
4.3.2AccesspointMode...................................................................................18
4.3.3WLANCardMode...................................................................................20
4.4Status..................................................................................................................24
4.5Information........................................................................................................26
5.NetworkingBasics..................................................................................................22
5.1Checkingthe NetworkElements......................................................................22
5.2Computer Identification....................................................................................24
5.3ConfiguringaDynamic/Fixed IPAddress........................................................27
5.4Checking TCP/IPAddress................................................................................31
5.5CheckingConnectionbyPinging......................................................................33
5.6SharingFiles.......................................................................................................34

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6.UsingBluetooth......................................................................................................38
6.1IntroductiontoBlueSoleilTM ..................................................................................................................... 38
6.1.1BluetoothFunctions.................................................................................38
6.1.2MainWindow............................................................................................39
6.2BasicOperations...............................................................................................41
6.2.1Inserting the Adapter................................................................................41
6.2.2Installing theSoftware..............................................................................41
6.2.3StartingBlueSoleil.....................................................................................42
6.2.4SearchingforOtherBluetooth-enabled Devices......................................42
6.2.5EstablishingConnection............................................................................43
6.2.6BluetoothSecurity....................................................................................45
6.3GettingStarted...................................................................................................46
6.4BlueSoleilUser Guides......................................................................................57
6.4.1BlueSoleil Environment.............................................................................57
6.4.2Device Configurations...............................................................................62
6.4.3SecurityConfiguration..............................................................................64

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Introduction
CompliantwithIEEE802.11g,the Wireless 11g +Bluetooth
ComboPCICard-MSIDUALNETCARD isahigh-efficiency
device forwireless networkingathome, inoffice orinpublic
places.Thedataratecanbeup to54Mbpsandauto-negotiated
to48, 36,24, 18, 12,9,6Mbps(IEEE802.11g),or11, 5.5,2,
1Mbps(IEEE802.11b).WithDUALNETCARD, youcanroam
betweenconferenceroomandoffice withoutbeingdisconnected
theLANcables;inaddition, sharingfiles andprinters canbe easy
tasks.
DUALNETCARD isalsoabluetoothdevice, whichcanserve as
atransmitterwhenyou areestablishing aBluetoothconnection.
It isthe solution fortheseamlessintegrationof Bluetoothtech-
nologyintopersonalcomputers,enablingshort-rangewireless
connectionsbetween desktop/notebook PCs, Bluetooth-enabled
peripheraldevices (suchasprinters, faxes, etc), portablehandheld
devices,andconnectivitytotheInternet.
DUALNETCARDisavailabletoMicrosoftWindowsoperat-
ingsystems(Windows®XP/2000/ME) andcanbe integrated into
networkingwitheither Ad-hocmode (computer-to-computer,
withoutanAccess Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer-
to-accesspoint,anAccessPointisrequired).
>>> 1.1MSIDUALNETCARD-Wireless11g
+ BluetoothCombo PCICard
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Ad-hocMode : AnAd-hocnetworkisalocalareanetworkor
other smallnetwork,especiallyonewithwirelessortemporary
plug-inconnections, inwhich someof the networkdevicesare
partofthenetworkonlyfor thedurationofacommunications
session.Usersinthenetworkcansharefiles,print toashared
printer,andaccess the Internetwithasharedmodem.Inthis
kindofnetwork,newdevices canbe quicklyadded;however,
userscanonlycommunicatewithotherwirelessLAN comput-
ersthatareinthiswireless LAN workgroup,andarewithin
range.
>>> 1.2HowDUALNETCARDWorks
InWLAN Environment1.2.1
DUALNETCARD
WLAN+BluetoothCombo PCI Card
Wireless-enablednotebookPC

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InfrastructureMode: The differencebetween Infrastructure
networkand Ad-hocnetworkisthat theformeroneincludesan
Access Point. InanInfrastructurenetwork, theAccessPointcan
manage thebandwidthtomaximizebandwidthutilization.Addi-
tionally,the AccessPointenablesusers onawireless LANto
access anexistingwirednetwork, allowing wireless users totake
advantage ofthewired networksresources,suchasInternet,
email, filetransfer, andprinter sharing. Thescaleandrange of the
Infrastructurenetworkingarelarger andwiderthanthatofthe
Ad-hocnetworking.
Wireless-enablednotebookPC
DUALNETCARD
WLAN+BluetoothCombo PCI Card

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InBluetoothConnection
Theterm “Bluetooth”refers toaworldwide standardforthe
wirelessexchangeofdatabetween twodevices.Inordertoex-
changedata, twoBluetoothdevices must establishaconnection.
Beforeaconnectionisestablished,onedevicemustrequesta
connection withanother.Theseconddevice accepts(or rejects)
the connection.Theoriginatoroftherequestisknownasthe
client. The devicethat accepts(orrejects) therequest isknown
asthe server. ManyBluetoothdevicescanact asbothclientand
server.EveryBluetoothdevice that providesaservicemustbe
prepared torespondtoaconnectionrequest. Bluetoothsoft-
wareisalwaysrunninginthebackgroundontheserver,readyto
respond toconnection requests.
1.2.2
Bluetooth-enabledDevices
DUALNETCARD
WLAN+BluetoothCombo PCI Card

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>>>1.3Specifications
FormFactor
32-bit PCIv2.2
Operating Voltage
3.3V
CompliantStandards
-IEEE 802.11g/b
-USB1.1
OperationalEnvironment
-OperationalTemperature:0~60OC
-StorageTemperature: -20~100OC
-Humidity:10~90%(Non-Condensing)
WeightandDimension
-Weight:11.5g
-Dimension: 120 x83.2mm
RawDataRatesandModulation Types
-IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback)
CCK:11and5.5Mbps
DQPSK:2Mbps
DBPSK:1Mbps
-IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback)
OFDM:54,48,36, 24, 18, 12,9,6Mbps
Frequency and Channels
-2.4~2.4835GHz
-14channels
CommunicationProtocol
-DSSS(Direct SequenceSpreadSpectrum)withACK
-Half-Duplex
AccessMethod
-InfrastructureMode:Station-To-LANArchitecture
-Ad-Hoc Mode:Station-To-StationArchitecture
Hardware
Specifications
WLAN
Specifications

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TransmitterOutputPower
16dBm
WirelessCoverage
TBD
ConnectionInterface
USBconnector
Throughput
Around723 Kbps(datachannels)
Operating Voltage
5VfromUSBinterface
Spread Spectrum
FHSS(FrequencyHoppingSpreadSpectrum)
Frequency
2.4~2.4835GHz
OutputPower
4dBm(max.)
Bluetooth
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>>> 1.4ProductView
ExternalAntenna GoldenFinger USBConnector
LEDs
- PWR
-WLANLNK/ACT
-BTLNK/ACT
AntennaConnector-
Wireless LANconnector
AntennaConnector-
Bluetoothconnector
LEDs
PWR: asolid GREEN lighttoindicateDUAL
NETCARDisinstalledcorrectlyandpower
inputted.
WLAN LNK/ACT: indicating thewireless
status; OFF=nowireless connection,Blink-
ing =DUAL NETCARD isreceiving/transmit-
tingdataover thewireless network.
BT LNK/ACT: indicating the bluetoothstatus;
OFF=no bluetoothconnection,Blinking=
DUALNETCARD isreceiving/transmitting
dataover thebluetoothconnection.
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The followingdiagramsprovideyouabasicinstallationfor your
DUALNETCARD.For moreinformationaboutthePCIslot,
pleaserefertotheuser smanualofyourmainboard.
HardwareInstallation
Turnoffthecomputeranddisconnectthe power cable.Then,
remove the computer schassistolocatethePCIslotonyour
mainboard.
PuttheDUALNETCARDdirectlyoverthe PCI slot and press
itintotheslotfirmly.Connectoneendof theUSBcableto
DUALNETCARDand theother endtothemainboard.
STEP1
STEP2
If your are notskilled at
installingthe PCIadapter,
pleaseaskthe vendor or
an experienced technician
for help.
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Communication
PCIslot(orange)

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STEP3
STEP4
Connectthe oneendofthe providedUSBcabletoDUALNET
CARD,andtheotherendtothe USBconnector onthemainboard.
STEP5
Replacethecomputer schassisaftersecuring theDUALNET
CARDwithabracket screw.
Connect the externalantennatotheconnectors(Bluetoothand
WLAN) on the DUALNET CARD sbracket.
Connectingtheexternal
antenna(Bluetoothand
WLANconnectors)
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USBConnector

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SoftwareSetup
Thischapterdescribestheprocedures ofinstallingthedriver
andutility. Followtheinstruction stepbysteptofinishthe
installation.
If you use Windows®98SE/ME,pleasepreparethe Windows®
SetupCDathandbeforeinstallingthe driver;because thesys-
temwill askyou toinsert the Setup CDtocopy filesduring the
installation.
Please NOTE thatyourDUALNETCARDshouldbeinstalled
intoyourcomputerbeforeinstallingthe driverand utility.Then,
the operating systemwilldetectanewdeviceand start tocon-
figurethenewdevice.Click Cancel heretostart installation
fromtheInstallShieldWizard.
Click
Theadaptermodel you installed
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Insertthe softwareCDintoyourCD-ROMdrive,and theSetup
programshouldlaunch automatically.
If theAutorun programdoesn tlaunch automatically, click Start
atthetaskbar andselect Run....Type E:\setup.exe (where Eis
yourCD-drive) inthe Open box andclick OK tolaunch the
Setupprogrammanually.
The mainscreenofSetup programwillappear asbelow.
1. Clickthe Wireless LAN button.
2. ThewelcomescreenofInstallShieldWizardappears.
Click Next.
3. Readandaccept theLicenseAgreement; then, click Next.
4. Click Install andtheprogramwillcopythenecessary
files tothesystem.Theprogress indicator showsthe
installing status.
5. Click Finish when theWLANdriverinstallationis
completed.
STEP1
STEP2

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1. Clickthe Bluetooth button.
2. ThewelcomescreenofInstallShieldWizardappears.
Click Next.
3. Readandaccept theLicenseAgreement; then, click Next.
4. Click Next toinstallthe driverinthedefaultdestination
folder.
5. Click Install andtheprogramwillcopythenecessary
files tothesystem.Theprogress indicator showsthe
installing status.
6. Click Finish whenthebluetoothdriver installationis
completed.
STEP3
STEP4Clickthe Exit button.
TheBluetoothiconwill appearinthestatusbar.
Bluetoothicon

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Introduction toDigiCell
DigiCell,themostusefulandpowerfulutilitythatMSIhas
spent muchresearch andefforts todevelop, helpsusers tomoni-
tor andconfigureall theintegrated peripheralsofthesystem,
such asaudioprogram,powermanagement, MP3files manage-
mentandcommunication/802.11g WLANsettings.Moreover,
withthisunique utility,youwill beabletoactivatetheMSI
well-knownfeatures,Live UpdateandCoreCenter, whichmakes
it easier toupdatethe BIOS/driversonline,and tomonitorthe
systemhardwarestatus(CPU/Fan temperatureand speed)orto
overclocktheCPU/memory.
Once youhave your DigiCellinstalled,itwillhaveanicon
inthesystemtray,ashort cuticon onthedesktop, and ashort
cutpathinyour “Start-up”menu.Youmaydouble-click oneach
icon toenableDigiCell.
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short-cuticon in thesystemtray
short-cutpathinthestart-upmenu
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>>>4.1MainScreen
Beforeusing thisutility,it isrequiredtohavealltheintegrated
peripherals/cards(LANcard, WirelessLANcard, MegaStick...
etc.)and all the necessarydrivers(onboardLANdriver, audio
driver,CoreCenter,LiveUpdate...etc.)installedcorrectly.
Theicon representingeachitemwill be litupifit isinserted/
installedcorrectlyandproperly.Otherwise,theiconwillremain
grayanduser isnot abletocheck the functionality/connectionof
that item.
Introduction:
Clickoneachiconappears abovetoenter thesub-menu tomake
further configuration.
MSI
Clickon thisbutton andtolink toMSIwebsite:
http://www.msi.com.tw.
QuickGuide
Clickonthisbuttonandthequick guide ofDigiCell will be
displayed foryoutoreview.
H/WDiagnostic
Inthissub-menu,itprovidestheinformationofeachDigiCell
buttonforyoutocheckiftherepresentingperipherals/cards/
driversarecorrectlyinstalled.