Shuttle PN18 User manual

User’s Guide
for
XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit

Shuttle®
User’s Guide for XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
Manual Version 1.0
FCC Regulation Information
The equipment has been tested and f ound to comply w ith the limits for a Class B Digital
Dev ice, pursuant to part 15 of t he FCC rules. Thes e limits are designed to prov ide
reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordanc e w ith the ins tructions, may caus e har mful interf erence to radio
communication. How ever, there is no guaran tee that interference w ill not occur in a
par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interf erenc e to radio or
television reception, w hich can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation betw een the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The equipment is for home or of fice use.
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1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1
1.1 Features ........................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................ 2
1.3 System Requirements ...................................................... 2
2. Insta llation Of The X PC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit ....................... 3
2.1 Hardw are Setup ............................................................... 3
For P series ...................................................................... 4
For i series ........................................................................ 5
For G,G2,G4,G5 series ....................................................... 6
For K series ...................................................................... 8
2.2 Software Insta llation ....................................................... 11
2.3 Network Connection .........................................................14
2.4 IP Address .......................................................................18
2.5 Configuration Utility ........................................................19
2.6 Station .............................................................................21
More Setting ....................................................................23
Advanced Setting .............................................................27
2.7 Access Point ....................................................................29
More Setting ....................................................................31
3. Appendix ...............................................................................34
3.1 SoftAP Configuration ......................................................34
3.2 Specifications.................................................................39
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit aims to let your XPC quickly and
seamlessly communicate with a 802.11b/g (at up to 54 Mbps)
networks. Wireless networking uses radio frequencies to transmit
and rec eive data between your XPC’s and other network devices.
With this Wireless Kit, surfing on the Internet couldn’t be any easier.
Simply install the USB connector to the reserve header on
mainboard, launch the attached friendly-interfaced program- Shuttle
Wireless tool to configure the Module, and you will be ready to
ex peri enc e a LAN (loc al area network) that c an be ac cess ed
anywhere. You can operate the network in either an independent
mode or an infrastructure mode. The former, which is also known
as peer-to-peer or ad-hoc network, lets you directly make connec-
tion with other wireless-equipped computers, and the later, the so-
called infrastructure network, allows you to communicate with wired
LAN via an access point. To obtain the complete benefits your XPC
802.11b/g Wireless Kit provides, please read this manual carefully
before using it.
1.1 Features
With XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit, you can
exchange data over the air, which minimizes the need for wired
connections.
possess the portabilit y and mobili ty of wireless networki ng
connectivity wherever you are.
operate Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes.
utilize up to 256-bit WEP,WPA encryption.
enjoy high-speed data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps.
employ automatic data rate switc hing which offers max imum
reliability, throughput and connectivity.
monitor and configure the network vi a t he supplied friendly-
interfaced application ~ Shuttle Wireless Tool.
Operate a Software Access Point to share your internet
connection with friend family.

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1.2 Package Contents
Before starting installation, please make sure the package you pur-
chased includes the following items:
One XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
One Antenna
One Antenna cable
 Two USB cable (1*5 pin & 2*5 pin)
One Ch assi s
4xScrews
One Driver CD with Shuttle SoftAP
One User Manual
If any of the items list ed above are missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor.
1.3 System Requirements
To properly operate your XPC 802.11b/g Wireles s Kit, your com-
puter must meet the following minimum requirements:
Pentium III MHz processor or higher
128 MB RAM or above
A CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ Me/ 2000 or Windows XP

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2. Installation Of The XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit
Installing the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit is quick and easy. Sim-
ply follow the steps below to install the hardware, followed by a few
clic ks of the mouse and you will be up and running on your own
wireless network.
2.1 Hardware Setup
STEP 1
Unfasten the screws on the back panel and remove the case.
STEP 2
Use a 6mm screwdriver to puncture the perforated hole on the back
panel from the outs ide in. Once the screwdriver can pass through
the hole, carefully snap the metal tag off.
Note : If the cover still does not detach, carefully
of the chassis.
Note : The installation process of XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit will
be different for each XPC model and dependent on each XPC
design. Please refer to the following installation instructions for
your XPC model.
STEP 3
Take out the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit.

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For P series
STEP 4-1
Install the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the four attachment points
as shown below.
STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
back chassis.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).

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For i series
STEP 4-1
Install the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to the four attachment points
as shown below.
STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
back chassis.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).

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For G,G2,G4,G5 series
STEP 4-1
Unscrew the two XPC
802.11b/g Wireless Kit’s
screws and remove the
module cover.
STEP 4-2
Take out the Antenna cable connector and remove the loc k, then
install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit.
STEP 4-3
Take out the chassis and fasten the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit to
the chassis with the two screws.

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STEP 4-4
Screw the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit to the two
holes on the upside of the
chassis arm, near the
rear of the XPC.
STEP 4-6
Use a lock to secure the
antenna from the outside.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
STEP 4-5
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
back chassis.
Antenna cable connector

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For K series
STEP 4-1
Unscrew the two XPC
802.11b/g Wireless Kit’s
screws and remove the
module cover.
STEP 4-2
Take out the Antenna cable connector and remove the loc k, then
install it to the XPC 802.11b/g Wireless Kit.
STEP 4-3
Screw the XPC 802.11b/g
Wireless Kit to the two
holes on the upside of the
chassis arm, near the rear
of the XPC.

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STEP 4-5
Use a lock to secure the
antenna from the outside.
Refer to Step5 (Page10).
STEP 4-4
Install the antenna cable connector through the side reserve hole into the
back chassis.
Antenna cable connector

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STEP 5
Screw the antenna onto the exposed thread. Set the antenna to
vertical for good reception.
Note : Make sure all the connectors are aligned in the correct direction.
STEP 6
Connect the signal cable from the XPC 802.11b/g Wireles s Kit to
the 5-pin USB header located on the motherboard. Double check
all connections before continuing.
STEP 7
Attach the case and fasten the thumbscrews to complete the
hardware installation.

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2.2 Software Installation
Step 1: Install the Driver & Utility
For Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP users
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included CD-ROM into
your computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically.
2. When the Main Menu screen appears, click “Driver & Utility
Installation” to continue.

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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
4. The installation program will start running automatically.
Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.

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5. Click Finish to complete the software installation.

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2.3 Network Connection
Once the device driver is well installed, a network setting de-
scribed in the following should be also established.
In Windows 98SE/ME
1. Go to Start ÆSettings ÆControl Panel ÆNetwork.
2. Make sure that all the required components are installed.
If any components are missing, click on the Add button to
add them in.

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4. Click the Identification tab. Make up a name that is unique
from the other computers' names on the network.
Typethenameof
your workgroup,
which should be
thesameusedby
all of the other PCs
on the network.
3. For making your
computer visible
on the network,
enable the File
and Print Sharing.

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6. When finished, restart your computer to activate the new
device. In Windows 2000/XP.
1. In Windows 2000
Go to Start ÆSettings ÆControl Panel ÆNetwork and
Dial-up Connections ÆLocal Area Connection Æ
Properties.
1. In Windows XP
Go to Start a Control Panel ÆNetwork and Internet
Connections ÆNetwork Connection ÆWireless Network
Connection Enabled USB W ireless Network Adapter.
5. Click the Access Control
tab. Make sure that “Share-
level access control” is
selected. If connecting to a
Netware server, share level
canbesetto“User-level
access control.”

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2. Make sure that all the required components are installed.
3. If any components are missing, click on the Install... button
to select the Client/Service/Protocol required. After se-
lecting the component you need, click Add... to add it in.
4. For making your computer visible on the network, make sure
you have installed File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks.