SignaMax 065-1795 User manual

THE CONCEPTRONIC 54G WIRELESS PC-CARD Wireless Multimode PCI Card
108Mbps Wireless 11G+ PCI Ad pter
M nu l
P/N:065-1795
Contents
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Package Contents............................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................4
Getting Started.................................................................................8
Installation .....................................................................................1
Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 7
Technical Specifications.................................................................31

IEEE 802.11g PCI C rd Wireless Network Ad pter
P ck ge Contents
Contents of P ck ge:
•108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter
•Manual and Drivers/Utility on CD
Note: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
•A laptop computer with an available PCI 3 -bit slot
•Windows XP, Windows 000, Windows ME, or Windows 98SE
•At least 3 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher
•An 80 .11b/g Access Point for (Infr structure Mode) or another computer with an
80 .11b/g wireless card installed (for Ad-Hoc Mode)
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Introduction
The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter is an advanced IEEE 80 .11b/g compatible, high
performance, wireless card that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps or 108Mbps in
802.11g mode.
The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter comes with software drivers for the most popular
Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running
Windows XP, Windows 000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, in either Ad Hoc mode (without an
Access Point) or Infr structure mode (with an Access Point).
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to
networking. Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless
technology.
Product Fe tures
•Compatible with IEEE 80 .11b standard to provide wireless Ethernet data rates of up
to11Mbps data rate
•Compatible with IEEE 80 .11g high rate standard to provide wireless 54Mbps data rate or
108Mbps data rate
•Operation at dual .4 GHz frequency bands to meet worldwide regulations
•Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, , 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 80 .11b
•Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 1 , 18, 4, 36, 48, 54,108 Mbps for IEEE 80 .11g
•Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
•Supports wireless data encryption with 64/1 8/15 -bit WEP for security
•Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer-to-peer
communication
•Built-in dual diversity antenna for reduction of interference in a multi-path environment
•Supports AES enhanced security
•Supports DFS/TPC for European operation
•Supports PCI- Bus (3 -bit) . Type PCI - Card
•User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities
•Driver support for Windows 98SE, ME, 000, and XP
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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.
The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter
has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY.
Wireless B sics
Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-
speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to the 80 .11b and
80 .11g standards, our wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want,
when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new
wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking
delivers.
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Network Mode LED Activity
Network Activity Both LEDs flash in unison
Searching for a Network
Connection
Both LEDs flash alternately
Associated with the Network,
but No Activity
Both LEDs flicker dimly
Power Save Mode (Power-up
or Reset)
POWER LED – slow rate
blink
Card is disabled Only the POWER LED
flashes
ACTIVITY
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A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio
signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office
environments. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed
infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN. Wireless
card cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet card
cards. For most users, there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet
desktop computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless card other than the added
benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell. Under many circumstances, it may be
desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use
servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access
Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link. Your new 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter
can connect to an 80 .11b/g AP, as well as other computers that have an 80 .11b/g WLAN card
installed.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the
operating range of the WLAN. Ad-hoc management decisions based on real-time information can
significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implement tion Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate.
Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs’ ease of
implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Furthermore, IEEE standardization facilitates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to
the 80 .11b or 80 .11g sets of standards.
Inst ll tion Speed nd Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and
can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
Inst ll tion Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware
might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle
costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments
requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.
Sc l bility - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the
needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from
peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of
thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.
St nd rds - B sed Technology
The IEEE 80 .11g standard designates that devices operate at an optimal data rate of 54
Megabits per second. This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a
movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by
transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller
sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver.
OFDM reduces the amount of crosst lk (interference) in signal transmissions. Our products will
automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range
possible with the technology.
Inst ll tion Consider tions
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Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI
Ad pter lets you access your network from your laptop computer virtually anywhere you want.
Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the
wireless signals must pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing the
transmission range is to follow these basic principles:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to
a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-
30 meters.) For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be
beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.
. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless cards - A wall
that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter)
thick. At a -degree angle it looks as if it were over 4 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure
that the Access Points and Cards are positioned so that the signal will travel in as straight a
line through a wall or ceiling as possible for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs can have a
negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points and computers with wireless cards so
that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal
strength tools included with your 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1- meters) from electrical devices or appliances
that generate RF noise.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal
strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a
location directly between the computers with wireless cards that will be connected. Additional
Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not
appear as strongly as desired.
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Getting St rted
To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.
We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:
1. A Home Internet Network with A Resi ential Gateway/Router
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP A resses
3. An A Hoc Network
4. An A Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is
appropriate for your needs. Please follow the instructions in the corresponding section that
follows.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residenti l G tew y/Router
(Network a ministrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and
Internet access using a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router – or − if you want to connect
to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on
the next page. When it is complete, your network may look similar to this:
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DHCP stands for
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol.
It is a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP
addresses
“automatically.” Wit a
DHCP-capable gateway,
t ere is no need to
manually assign an IP
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(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected wit an Et ernet (CAT5) cable to an
802.11a/b Access Point or an 802.11a/g Access Point or anot er computer wit an 802.11b/g
WLAN card installed).
This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your
network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network.
To complete the inst ll tion, ple se follow these steps:
1. Connect the Router/G tew y to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a C ble modem or a DSL
modem.)
. Connect the WLAN Access Point to the router.
3. Install the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter into a laptop computer on your wireless
network.
4. Check the Device M n ger to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly.
5. By default, t e wireless card is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. If you are having
difficulty connecting, check to make sure that the IP Address of the wireless c rd is
within the IP address range of your network.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
(Network administrators wit Static IPs can also follow t ese instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and
Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service
Provider -or- you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then
follow the instructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, it should look
similar to this:
Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provide
you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to
the manual that came with your Access Point to determine its configuration.
Please follow these steps to complete the installation:
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1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection.
. Install The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter into the laptop computer(s) on your
wireless network.
3. Check the Device M n ger to confirm that the wireless c rd is installed correctly.
4. Set the St tic IP Address of the wireless c rds.
Note: T e IP Address for all computers must be in t e same IP Address range, and t e Subnet Mask must be t e
same for all computers on your network. For example: If t e first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, t en t e second computer can be assigned an IP Address
of 192.168.0.x (w ere x is a number between 3 and 254) wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) please contact your
ISP (Internet Service Provi er) for furt er instructions regarding connecting to t e Internet.
3. An Ad-Hoc Network
If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but
no Internet connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is
complete it may look similar to this:
(Requirements: Wireless network cards -for example, the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter.)
To complete this inst ll tion, ple se follow these steps:
1. Install The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter into your desktop computers.
. Set the St tic IP Address of the wireless c rds.
Note: T e IP Address for all computers must be in t e same IP Address range, and t e Subnet Mask must be t e
same for all computers on your network. For example: If t e first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, t en t e second computer can be assigned an IP Address
of 192.168.0.x (w ere x is a number between 3 and 254) wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
3. Check the Device M n ger to confirm that the wireless c rd is installed correctly.
4. Check the Wireless Configur tion for each wireless c rd.
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sh ring
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If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and
Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions
below. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this:
To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet
Sharing software or use the Internet Connection
Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 000, Windows ME or Windows 98SE.
Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software
after you install your wireless networking cards. To install your wireless network card follow the
instructions on the next page.
If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are
installing this wireless network card, then follow these steps:
1. Install the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter.
. Check the Device M n ger to confirm that your card is installed correctly.
3. Install your Internet Sh ring Softw re
4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless card.
Note: T e IP Address for all computers must be in t e same IP Address range, and t e Subnet Mask must be t e
same for all computers on your network. For example: If t e first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, t en t e second computer can be assigned an IP Address
of 192.168.0.x (w ere x is a number between 3 and 254) wit a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
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Inst ll tion
This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using the operating systems Windows
000, ME, 98SE. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (The
108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter) and then the software (driver and utility). For those using
Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation. Windows XP
has a built in utility for wireless devices. The configuration utility does not need to be installed for
users using the XP operating system.
System Requirements:
•A laptop computer with an available PCI - 3 -bit slot
•At least a 300 MHz processor and 3 MB of memory
•PCI bus Controller properly installed and working
•An 80 .11b/g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 80 .11b/g wireless
card (for Ad-Hoc mode.)
1.Installing the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI
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2. A apter
Installing The Driver Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Utility and the second
is to install the Driver.
1Installing The Configuration Utility
Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click on it to start the
installation for the configuration utility.
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When this screen appears click Next.
To install to the folder C:\Program Files\ \ Utility click Next. Otherwise click on
Browse to choose an alternate location.
Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
The Select Program Fol er will then appear. You may add a new folder you wish to
contain a start up icon or choose one from the list provided. Click Next to proceed.
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The Setup Status screen will appear to inform you that the installation is in process,
as seen below. This same screen will then alert you that all backup files have been
removed.
After WLAN Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt
you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and
click on Finish.
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•When the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Ad pter has been inserted into a 3 -bit PCI
slot, the Found New H rdw re screen appears.
•Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Yes to
proceed with the installation.
•Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have not inserted the Driver CD into
the CD-Rom a prompt such as the one below will appear. Click OK.
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•Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and come to completion.
Uninstalling the Configuration Utility
To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninst ll under Progr msWLAN
MonitorUninst ll.
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3Uninstalling the Driver
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.
Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
Click on the H rdw re tab.
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Double-click on Network d pters.
Right-click on the “The” icon.
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Click on Device M n ger.

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Click on Uninst ll. You will then receive a Confirm Device Remov l screen. Click OK to
complete the uninstall procedure.
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