Shuttle PN18G User manual

User’sGuide
for
XPC802.11b/gWireless Kit

Shuttle®
User’sGuideforXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit
ManualVersion 1.0
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Device,pursuanttopart15 ofthe FCC rules.Theselimitsaredesigned toprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequip-
mentgenerates,usesand can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand
used inaccordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communication.However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurina
particularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
television reception,whichcanbe determinedbyturningtheequipmentoff andon,the
userisencouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe following
measures:
nReorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
nIncreasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
nConnectthe equipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe
receiverisconnected.
nConsultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
The equipmentisforhomeorofficeuse.
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1.Introduction..................................................................................1
1.1Features ................................................................................1
1.2PackageContents.................................................................2
1.3SystemRequirements..........................................................2
2.Installation OfTheXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit.........................3
2.1HardwareSetup....................................................................3
ForPserieschassis...............................................................4
Forichassis...........................................................................6
ForGserieschassis...............................................................7
ForKchassis.........................................................................9
2.2SoftwareInstallation ..........................................................12
2.2.1ForWindows2000 and XP users................................12
2.2.2ForWindowsVistausers...........................................15
2.3NetworkConnection ............................................................18
2.4IPAddress ...........................................................................20
2.5Configuration Utility...........................................................21
2.6Station .................................................................................23
MoreSetting........................................................................25
Advanced Setting.................................................................29
2.7Access Point........................................................................31
MoreSetting........................................................................33
3.Appendix....................................................................................36
3.1SoftAPConfiguration .........................................................36
3.2Specifications....................................................................41
TableofContents

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1. Introduction
The XPC802.11b/gWireless KitaimstoletyourXPCquicklyand
seamlesslycommunicatewitha802.11b/g(atup to54 Mbps)
networks.Wireless networking usesradiofrequenciestotransmit
and receivedatabetween yourXPC’s and othernetworkdevices.
WiththisWireless Kit, surfing on the Internetcouldn’tbe anyeasier.
Simplyinstall the USB connectortothe reserveheaderon
mainboard,launchthe attached friendly-interfaced program- Shuttle
Wireless tooltoconfigurethe Module,and you will be readyto
experienceaLAN(localarea network)thatcan be accessed
anywhere.You can operatethe networkineitheran independent
mode oran infrastructuremode.The former,whichisalsoknown
aspeer-to-peerorad-hocnetwork,letsyou directlymakeconnec-
tion withotherwireless-equipped computers,and the later,the so-
called infrastructurenetwork,allowsyou tocommunicatewithwired
LANviaan access point. Toobtainthe completebenefitsyourXPC
802.11b/gWireless Kitprovides,pleaseread thismanualcarefully
beforeusing it.
1.1Features
WithXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit, you can
-exchange dataoverthe air,whichminimizesthe need forwired
connections.
-possess the portabilityand mobilityofwireless networking
connectivitywhereveryou are.
-operateAd-HocorInfrastructuremodes.
-utilizeup to256-bitWEP,WPA encryption.
-enjoyhigh-speed datatransferrateup to54 Mbps.
-employautomaticdatarateswitching whichoffersmaximum
reliability,throughputand connectivity.
-monitorand configurethe networkviathe supplied friendly-
interfaced application ~ShuttleWireless Tool.
-OperateaSoftwareAccess Pointtoshareyourinternet
connection withfriend family.

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1.2PackageContents
Beforestarting installation,pleasemakesurethe package you pur-
chased includesthe following items:
aOneXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit
aOneAntenna
aOneAntennacable
aOneChassis
a4xScrews
aOneDriverCD withShuttleSoftAP
aOneUserManual
If anyofthe itemslisted abovearemissing ordamaged,please
contactyourdistributor.
1.3SystemRequirements
ToproperlyoperateyourXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit, yourcom-
putermustmeetthe following minimumrequirements:
aPentiumIII MHzprocessororhigher
a128 MBRAMorabove
aACD-ROMdrive
aMicrosoft Windows2000/XP/Vista

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2. Installation OfTheXPC802.11b/gWireless Kit
Installing the XPC802.11b/gWireless Kitisquick and easy.Sim-
plyfollowthe stepsbelowtoinstall the hardware,followed byafew
clicks ofthe mouseand you will be up and running on yourown
wireless network.
2.1HardwareSetup
-STEP 1
Unfasten the screwson the back paneland removethe case.
-STEP 2
Usea6mm screwdrivertopuncturethe perforated holeon the back
panelfromthe outside in.Oncethe screwdrivercan pass through
the hole,carefullysnap the metaltag off.
Note:If the coverstill doesnotdetach,carefully
bend itbypushing downfromthe inside
ofthe chassis.
Note:The installation process ofXPC802.11b/gWireless Kitwill
be differentforeachXPCmodeland dependenton eachXPC
design.Pleaserefertothe following installation instructionsfor
yourXPCmodel.
-STEP 3
Takeoutthe XPC802.11b/g
Wireless Kit.

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ForPseries chassis
-STEP 4-1
Install the XPC802.11b/gWireless Kittothe fourattachmentpoints
asshownbelow.
lForPchassis
lForP2/P3chassis

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Caution :When inserting the cableconnector,check the socketalignmentand onlypush
horizontally.Donotturnortwistthe cable.
Note:If somedifficultyisfound whileinserting the antenna socketintothe reservehole,make
surethe surfaceisclean.Finally,check the alignmentand then usesomemoreforce.
-STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cableconnectorthrough the side reserveholeintothe
back chassisand usealock tosecurethe antenna fromthe outside.
RefertoStep5 (Page11).
lForPchassis
lForP2/P3chassis

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Forichassis
-STEP 4-1
Install the XPC802.11b/gWireless Kittothe fourattachmentpoints
asshownbelow.
-STEP 4-2
Install the antenna cableconnectorthrough the side reserveholeintothe
back chassisand usealock tosecurethe antenna fromthe outside.
RefertoStep5 (Page11).
Caution :When inserting the cableconnector,check the socketalignmentand onlypush
horizontally.Donotturnortwistthe cable.
Note:If somedifficultyisfound whileinserting the antenna socketintothe reservehole,make
surethe surfaceisclean.Finally,check the alignmentand then usesomemoreforce.

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ForGseries chassis
-STEP 4-1
Unscrewthe twoXPC
802.11b/gWireless Kit’s
screwsand removethe
modulecover.
-STEP 4-2
Takeoutthe Antenna cableconnectorand removethe lock,then
install ittothe XPC802.11b/gWireless Kit.
Removethelock.
-STEP 4-3
Takeoutthe chassisand fasten the XPC802.11b/gWireless Kitto
the chassiswiththe twoscrews.
Chassis

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-STEP 4-4
Screwthe XPC802.11b/g
Wireless Kittothe two
holeson the upside ofthe
chassisarm,nearthe
rearofthe XPC.
Caution :When inserting the cableconnector,
check the socketalignmentand only
pushhorizontally.
Donotturnortwistthe cable.
-STEP 4-6
Usealock tosecurethe
antenna fromthe outside.
RefertoStep5 (Page11).
-STEP 4-5
Install the antenna cableconnectorthrough the side reserveholeintothe
back chassis.
Note:If somedifficultyisfound whileinsert-
ing the antenna socketintothe reserve
hole,makesurethe surfaceisclean.
Finally,check the alignmentand then
usesomemoreforce.
Antenna cable connector

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ForKchassis
-STEP 4-1
Unscrewthe twoXPC
802.11b/gWireless Kit’s
screwsand removethe
modulecover.
-STEP 4-2
Takeoutthe Antenna cableconnectorand removethe lock,then
install ittothe XPC802.11b/gWireless Kit.
-STEP 4-3
Screwthe XPC802.11b/g
Wireless Kittothe two
holeson the upside ofthe
chassisarm,nearthe rear
ofthe XPC.
Removethelock.

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Caution :When inserting the cable
connector,check the socket
alignmentand onlypush
horizontally.
Donotturnortwistthe cable.
-STEP 4-5
Usealock tosecurethe
antenna fromthe outside.
RefertoStep5 (Page11).
-STEP 4-4
Install the antenna cableconnectorthrough the side reserveholeintothe
back chassis.
Note:If somedifficultyisfound while
inserting the antenna socketinto
the reservehole,makesurethe
surfaceisclean.Finally,check the
alignmentandthen usesomemore
force.
Antenna cable connector

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-STEP 5
Screwthe antenna ontothe exposed thread.Setthe antenna to
verticalforgood reception.
Note:Makesureall the connectorsarealigned inthe correctdirection.
-STEP 6
Connectthe signalcablefromthe XPC802.11b/gWireless Kitto
the 5-pinUSB headerlocated on the motherboard.Doublecheck
all connectionsbeforecontinuing.
-STEP 7
Attachthe caseand fasten the thumbscrewstocompletethe
hardwareinstallation.

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2.2SoftwareInstallation
2.2.1ForWindows2000 and XP users
1.Exitall Windowsprograms.Insertthe included CD-ROM
intoyourcomputer.The CD-ROMwill run automatically.
2.When the MainMenu screen appears,
click “DriverInstallation”tocontinue.

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3.When the Welcomescreen appears,click Nexttocontinue.
4.The installation programwill startrunning automatically.
Followthe on-screen instruction toproceed.

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5.Click Finishtocompletethe softwareinstallation.

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2.2.2ForWindowsVistausers
1.Exitall Windowsprograms.Insertthe included CD-ROM
intoyourcomputer.The CD-ROMwill run automatically.
2.When the MainMenu screen appears,
click “DriverInstallation”tocontinue.

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3.When the Welcomescreen appears,click Nexttocontinue.
4.Pleaseread the following licenseagreementcarefully.
SelectIacceptthetermsofthelicense agreement,
click Nexttocontinue.

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5.The installation programwill startrunning automatically.
Followthe on-screen instruction toproceed.
6.Click Finishtocompletethe softwareinstallation.