MSI PC54GBT User manual

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MSI PC54GBT (MS-6852)
Wireless 11g + Bluetooth
Combo PCI Card
User’s Guide

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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 INTERNA-
TIONAL. 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 improve-
ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their
respective owners.
Revision History
Revision History Date
V 1.0 First Release August 2004

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Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Guide 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
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR
BELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your
MSI PC54GBT - the Wireless 11g + Bluetooth Combo PCI Card.
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product you
bought, including its application, specification, and requirements.
Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product into
your system.
Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of the
product’s driver and utility.
Chapter 4, Wireless Network Utility, describes the MSI Wireless Network
Utility that lets you configure your product to connect the network quickly
and easily.
Chapter 5, Networking Basic, helps you to build your network and share
resources over the network.
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-
ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If
you are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.
Technical Support
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/.
Contact our technical staff at: [email protected].

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Introduction
Compliant with IEEE802.11g, the Wireless 11g + Bluetooth
Combo PCI Card - MSI PC54GBT is a high-efficiency device
for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places.
The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48,
36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps
(IEEE802.11b). With PC54GBT, you can roam between confer-
ence room and office without being disconnected the LAN cables;
in addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks.
PC54GBT is also a bluetooth device, which can serve as a trans-
mitter when you are establishing a Bluetooth connection. It is
the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technol-
ogy into personal computers, enabling short-range wireless con-
nections between desktop/notebook PCs, Bluetooth-enabled
peripheral devices (such as printers, faxes, etc), portable handheld
devices, and connectivity to the Internet.
PC54GBT is available to Microsoft Windows operating sys-
tems (Windows®XP/2000/ME) and can be integrated into net-
working with either Ad-hoc mode (computer-to-computer, with-
out an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (computer-to-
access point, an Access Point is required).
>>> 1.1 MSI PC54GBT - Wireless 11g
+ Bluetooth Combo PCI Card
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Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or
other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary
plug-in connections, in which 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 modem. In this
kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however,
users can only communicate with other wireless LAN comput-
ers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup, and are within
range.
>>> 1.2 How PC54GBT Works
In WLAN Environment1.2.1
PC54GBT
WLAN+Bluetooth Combo PCI Card
Wireless-enabled notebook PC

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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 an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can
manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Addi-
tionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to
access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take
advantage of the wired networks 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.
Wireless-enabled notebook PC
PC54GBT
WLAN+Bluetooth Combo PCI Card

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In Bluetooth Connection
The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the
wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to ex-
change data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection.
Before a connection is established, one device must request a
connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects)
the connection. The originator of the request is known as the
client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known
as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and
server. Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be
prepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth soft-
ware is always running in the background on the server, ready to
respond to connection requests.
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Bluetooth-enabled Devices
PC54GBT
WLAN+Bluetooth Combo PCI Card

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>>> 1.3 Specifications
Form Factor
32-bit PCI v2.2
Operating Voltage
3.3V
Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11g/b
- USB 1.1
Operational Environment
- Operational Temperature: 0 ~ 60OC
- Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 100OC
- Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (Non-Condensing)
Weight and Dimension
- Weight:11.5g
- Dimension: 120 x 83.2mm
Raw Data Rates and Modulation Types
- IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback)
CCK: 11 and 5.5Mbps
DQPSK: 2Mbps
DBPSK: 1Mbps
- IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback)
OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps
Frequency and Channels
- 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
- 14 channels
Communication Protocol
- DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with ACK
- Half-Duplex
Access Method
- Infrastructure Mode: Station-To-LAN Architecture
- Ad-Hoc Mode: Station-To-Station Architecture
Hardware
Specifications
WLAN
Specifications

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Transmitter Output Power
16dBm
Wireless Coverage
TBD
Connection Interface
USB connector
Throughput
Around 723 Kbps (data channels)
Operating Voltage
5V from USB interface
Spread Spectrum
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Frequency
2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Output Power
4dBm (max.)
Bluetooth
Specification