MSI PC54AG User manual

MSI PC54AG （ MS-6845 ）
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card
User’s Guide

FCC Caution
1. The 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.
2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with
FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTER-NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this
document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our
products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make
changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective
owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Revision History
Revision History Date
V 1.0 First Release December 2003

Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture
 The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual
 The equipment has dropped and damaged
 If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDI-TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60 oC OR
BELOW -20 O C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Introduction
>>> 1.1 MSI PC54AG – Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card
PC54AG (MS-6845) Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card, compliant with IEEE802.11a/b/g, is
a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in
public places. The data transmission rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated
to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (IEEE802.11a), 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5,
2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
With PC54AG (MS-6845), you can roam between conference room and office without
being disconnected the LAN cables; in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy
tasks.
The PC54AG (MS-6845) is available to Microsoft Windows operating systems
(Windows ® XP/2000/ME/98SE) and can be integrated into networking with either
Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, without an Access Point) or Infrastructure
mode (computer-to-access point, an Access Point is required).

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>>> 1.2 How PC54AG Works
Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network, especially one with
wireless or temporary plug-in connections. Therefore, some of the network
devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications
session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and
access the Internet with a shared Gateway or Access Point. In this kind of
network, new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only
communicate with other wireless LAN devices that are in this wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
PC54AG
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card

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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and
Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In network
environment, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
band-width utilization. Moreover, the Access Point enables users on a wireless
LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take
advantage of the wired net-works resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer,
and printer sharing. The scale and range of the Infrastructure networking are
larger and wider than that of the Ad-hoc networking.
PC54AG
Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card
Access Point

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>>> 1.3 Specifications
General
Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 SE/
2000/XP
Compliance - IEEE802.11a/b/g
- WECA Wi-Fi
- WHQL (Windows 2000/XP)
Operating Temperature0 ~ 50OC
Operating Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
Physical
Form Factor 32-bit PCI v2.2
Dimensions (WxDxH)122 X 64 X 19 mm
Antenna Dipole
Weight 52 g
Operation Voltage 3.3 V
Radio
Frequency Range 2.4GHz~2.5GHz
4.90GHz~5.03GHz(Japan)
5.15GHz~5.85GHz(FCC)

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Data Rate and IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback)
Modulation Types - CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
- DQPSK @ 2Mbps
- DBPSK @ 1Mbps
IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback)
- OFDM @ 54/48/36/24/18/12/
9/6Mbp
-CCK@5.5and11Mbps
- DQPSK @ 2Mbps
- DBPSK @ 1Mbps
IEEE802.11a (Auto-Fallback)
- OFDM @ 54/48/36/24/18/12/
9/6Mbp
Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS)
with ACK;
Half-Duplex, OFDM technology
Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access
with Collision Avoidance
(CDMA/CA)
Transmitter Output 11.5 ±1 dBm@ IEEE802.11a
17.0±1 dBm@ IEEE802.11b
14.0±1 dBm@ IEEE802.11g
Performance
Range ≥250m @ 11Mbps
≥200m @ 54Mbps
Security
Security Mechanism - 64-/128/152-bit WEP
- WPA support

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>>> 1.4 System Requirements
Before installing the PC54AG (MS-6845), your PC should meet the following:
Desktop PC with standard PCI slot.
Windows ® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.
Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and
utilities.
CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.
>>> 1.5 Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item contained is
damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible.
Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in
the future. The package should contain the following items:
One Wireless 11a/b/g PCI Card – PC54AG
One antenna adhere on the card
–
One User’s Guide and Quick Start Guide.
One Installation CD-ROM including drivers, utilities, and
manuals.

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>>> 1.6 Product View
Antenna
Golden Finger
A
CT LED - GREEN, indicating the
networking status by:
ON - The PC54AG (MS-6845) is
connected.
Flash - The PC54AG (MS-6845) is
searching for available Access Point
or receiving/ transmitting data over
the wireless network.

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Hardware Installation
The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for your PC54AG (MS-6845),
which is suitable for most desk-top PCs. For more information about the PCI slot,
please refer to the user’s manual of your mainboard.
Step1：Remove the computer cover. Locate the available PCI slot on your
mainboard.
Step 2. Put the PC54AG (MS-6845) directly over the PCI slot and press it into
the slot firmly.
PCI Slot
NOTE: Turn off your system
and disconnect the power
cable before installing the
PC54AG (MS-6845).
Do not hold the PC54AG
(MS-6845) on the golden finger
while installing; doing this may
cause interference or damage.

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Step 3. Put the antenna through hole of the removed bracket.
Step 4. Screw up the PCI card on the PC.
Step 5. Install the antenna.
Step 6. Adjust the direction of the antenna for better signal receiving.