Surecom EP-9321-g1 User manual

EP-9321-g/g1
802.11g 54M Wireless LAN
PCI Adapter
User Manual
Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2004 by SURECOM Technology Corporation.Allrightsreserved
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Content
1. Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.1 Feature-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.2 Specification------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.3 Package Contents---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.4 Systems Requirements----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2. Hardware Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.1 Connecting the PCI Card--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 Removing the PCI Card ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
3. Software Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3.1 Installing WLAN PCI Adapter Utility and Driver----------------------------------------------------------7
3.2 Uninstalling the Driver and Utility---------------------------------------------------------------------------11
4. Configuration Utility--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
4.1 Using the configuration utility---------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
4.1.1 Profile----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
4.1.1.1 System Configuration Edit profile Network Type----------------------------------------------15
4.1.1.2 Edit Profile-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
4.1.1.3 Authentication and Security-------------------------------------------------------------------------19
4.1.2 Link Status----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
4.1.3 Site Survey----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
4.1.4 Statistics-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
4.1.5 Advance-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.1.6 About-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
5. Glossary-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33
6. Tech Support-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35

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1 Introduction
The 54Mbps WLAN PCI Adapter provides greater performance than ever before.Incorporated with latest
IEEE 802.11g technology, the PCI Card is not only compliant with other 802.11g products but allows you to
connect with other 802.11b devices. With WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 64/128-bit WEP encryption, the
PCI Card ensure the security of your network communication. All you need is laptop computer withone
32-bit PCI interface and Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP operating system; the Plug-and-Play feature will
enable you to complete the set up process within minutes. This wireless network PCI Card has been
designed for both home and business users and it also enablesyou to communicate seamlessly with other
wireless networking products wherever you are.
1.1 Features
1. IEEE 802.11b-DSSS (BPSK, QPSK, CCK)
2. IEEE 802.11g-OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK,BPSK)
3. 54Mbps high Data Rate
4. Support 32bit PCI interface
5. Auto Rate fallback for optimizing communication possibility in worse channel conditions and over larger
distances
6. 64/128bit WEP data encryption security
7. Compliant with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
8. Power saving in infrastructure mode
9. One detachable reverse SMA Antenna
10. Plug-and-Play and easy to setup
11. Easy-to-Use Graphical Configuration utility saves detailed connectivity profiles for frequently accessed
networks

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1.2 Specification
Model: 54Mbps WLAN PCI Adapter
Radio: Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g
Frequency Band: 2.412-2.462GHz (U.S.)
2.412-2.484GHz (Japan)
2.412-2.472GHz (ETSI)
Modulation TYPE : BPSK,QPSK,CCK,16-QAM,64-QAM
Operating Channels: 11 channels (US) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan)
Data Rate: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 6/9/11/12/24/36/48/54Mbps
Output Power: 18dBm@11Mbps;14dBm@54Mbps
Receive sensitivity: Min.80dBm for 11Mbps (@BER 8%) Min. -70dBm for 54 Mbps(@BER 10%)
Antenna Type: External detachable dipole antenna
Current Consumption: 3.3V, Tx mode 400 mA (Max.)
Rx mode 250 mA (Max.)
Certification: Radio –EU: ETS 300 328; USA: FCC Part 15C
EMC –EU ETS 300 826; USA: FCC Part 15B Safety: EN60950
Driver: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
1.3 Package Contents
1. One 54Mbps WLANPCI Adapter
2. One setup Utility CD-ROM (User Guide on CD)
3. Quick Installation Guide
802.11g 54M WLAN PCI Adapter
(W/Detachable Antenna)
CD Quick Install Guide
802.11g 54M WLAN PCI Adapter
(W/Desktop Antenna)
CD
Quick Install Guide

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1.4Systems Requirements
1. A Desktop computer with an available 32bit PCI slot.
2. Operating System: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
3. 2M bytes free disk space for utility and driver installation.
Note: If you insert the WLAN PCI Adapter before installing the driver and utility, the operating system will
detect a new device and start to configure the new device. Click Cancel to finish the wizard. Follow the
instruction step by step to install the WLAN PCI Adapter.
2.Hardware Installation
2.1 Connecting the PCI Card
Insert the PCI Card into the PCI slot on your desktop, and push it until it is firmly seated.
LED:Act –Blinking when transmitting/
Receiving data
Antenna Reverse SMA connector

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2.2 Removing the PCI Card
If you want to remove the PCI Card, Pull the PCI Card out and to the right to remove from the chassis.

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3. Software Installation
3.1 Installing WLAN PCI Adapter Utility and Driver
Insert the setup CD into your CD-ROM Drive. Then, the web page will pop up automatically and select the
“Installing Driver and Utility”. if it does not launch automatically,Double-click setup.exe in your CD-ROM
Drive.

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Click Next button in the following window.

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The Install Shield Wizard is copying the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shows the
installing status.

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If this is the first time you install the software, the window below will appear. Select your current country
region then click Next.
Click Finish,when the installation is completed.

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After completing the installation, the icon will appear in the system tray. Double-click the icon to
configure the WLAN PCI Adapter.
3.2 Uninstalling the Driver and Utility
You may follow the instruction step by step to uninstall the WLAN PCI Adapter completely. Insert the setup
CD or execute the setup.exe again.

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The following window should launch automatically. Select Remove, and click Next.
Select Yes to continue uninstallation.

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Click OK to finish, when the uninstallation is completed.

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4. Configuration Utility
After the Configuration Utility has been installed, an icon will be placed in the system tray when the WLAN
PCI Adapter is inserted. Click the icon and the configuration utility will pop up.
The utility was six tabs: Profile, Link Status, Site Survey, Statistics Advance, and About. You should change
all your configuration settings for your WLAN PCI adapter using this utility.
4.1 Using the configuration Utility
After the Configuration Utility has been installed, an icon will be placed in the system tray when the WLAN
PCI Adapter is inserted. Click the icon and the configuration utility will pop up.
The utility was six tabs: Profile, Link Status, Site Survey, Statistics Advance, and About. You should change
all your configuration settings for your WLAN PCI adapter using this utility.

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4.1.1 Profile
Specific different network profile settings used in various locations, such as your office, your home, the
factory, or the airport. In each profile, you can specify a network type, network name, WEP and security
setting parameters required for that operating location.
4.1.1.1 System Configuration Edit profile Network Type:
The column in Profile list from left to right is
“Profile”、”SSID”、”Channel”、”Authentication”、”Encryption” and “Network Type”.Click “ACTIVATE”
to excuse the profile.

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SSID: All wireless devices within the ESS or extended wireless LAN use the SSID. This can be any
alphanumeric value of up to 32 characters long. Use this to prevent cross communication between two or
more WLAN in one area. The SSID should be changed in order to provide some minimum security.
Channel:Shows the selected channel that is currently used. (Available channels depend on the country or
region you are located.)
Authentication: Defines authentication type of the wireless networks, including "Open System" and “Share
Key” authentication. The wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type to
communicate.
Encryption: Indicates your WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) settings. WEP encryption can be used to
ensure the security of your wireless network. If there is no Encryption exists, the column will show Not USE.
Network type: The network type of the wireless network. An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers
each with wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. An integrated wireless and wired
LAN is called an infrastructure configuration.

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4.1.1.2 Edit Profile
To add a new location profile name or to rename, delete, or select an existing profile, click Edit. The Edit
Configurations screen appears as follows
Power Saving Mode:
CAM: (Constant Awake Mode) CAM is the normal mode for desktop machines or other machines where
power consumption is not an issue. It keeps the radio powered up continuously, so there is little latency for
responding to messages.
Max_PSP: Maximum Power Save.
Fast_PSP: Fast Awake.
Network Type
The network type of the wireless network. An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with
wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is
called an infrastructure configuration.
Preamble Type
Preamble is the first sub-field of PPDU, which is the appropriate frame format for transmission to PHY
(Physical layer). There are two options, Short Preamble and Long Preamble. The Short Preamble option
improves throughput performance.

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RTS Threshold: The RTS Threshold sets an upper threshold at which point the device will issue an RTS
packet. The RTS (Request To Send) packet is used for the purpose of avoiding data collisions on the wireless
LAN. There are several trade offs to consider when setting this parameter. Setting this parameter to a small
value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth, therefore
reducing the apparent throughput of other network packets. However, the more often RTS packets are sent,
the quicker the system can recover from interference or collisions. Refer to the IEEE 802.11 Standard for
more information on the RTS/CTS mechanism.
Fragment Threshold: Fragment Threshold defines a threshold above, which the wireless packet will be split
up, or fragmented. For a fragmented packet, if transmission of part of it were to be interfered with, only the
portion that was successfully transmitted would need to be resent. Throughput will generally be lower for
fragmented packets, since the fixed packet overhead consumes a higher portion of the RF bandwidth.

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4.1.1.3Authentication & Security
Authentication Type: Defines authentication type of the wireless networks. The wireless adapter will need to
be set to the same authentication type to communicate. There are five options to choose as following:
Open System: With this setting any station in the Wireless LAN can associate with an Access Point to
receive and to transmit data. You can choose non-encryption or WEP encryption under Open System setting.
“WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)”is an optional feature of the IEEE 802.11 standard that is used toensure
the security of your wireless network. There are four groups of WEP key you can set.

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Key 1 -Key 4: These four fields can be used to manually enter the encryption keys. This may be necessary if
you wish this node to match keys in a different vendor's product.
WEP Key length: The 64 or 128-bits Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm. You can decide the network key to
be encoded by ASCII characters or hexadecimal digitals. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is
required if a 64-bit Key Length was selected. A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a
128-bit Key Length was selected.