TRENDnet TEW-421PC User manual

Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
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TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI
Version 10.20.04
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbps 802.11g PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide pour le
Carte PC Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptateur PCI Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
54Mbit 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbit 802.11g PCI Adapter
Guía de Instalación Rápida para
Tarjeta PC Wireless de 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptador PCI de 54Mbps 802.11g
PC-карта 54 Мбит/с 802.11g Wireless/PCI-адаптер 54 Мбит/с 802.11g
Руководство по быстрой установке

Table of Contents
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
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1. Prepare for Installation ......................................................................
2. Install Wireless Configuration Utility ..................................................
3. Install Hardware ................................................................................
4. Install Drivers ....................................................................................
5. Wireless Configuration ......................................................................

Thank you for purchasing the TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI. Your new wireless network
adapter will allow you to connect to 802.11g and 802.11b networks and begin wirelessly
sharing the Internet, files, and other resources.
Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
This guide will help you set up and configure your wireless card. Following this
installation should be quick and easy. If you run into problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section or the more detailed installation procedures on the User's
Guide CD-ROM. If you need further technical support, please visit
www.TRENDNET.com or call by phone.
User’s Guide CD-ROM
User’s Guide CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
TEW-421PC
TEW-423PI
(with detachable antenna)
TEW-423PI
TEW-421PC
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1. Prepare for Installation
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Verify Equipment
Before installing this PCI Card or PC Card, you should have a :
1. Computer with an available 32-bit CardBus (TEW-421PC) or PCI slot
(TEW-423PI)
2. 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory (Recommended)
3. CD-ROM drive.
4. Properly-installed CardBus Controller (for TEW-421PC only)
5. 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11g
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer networking mode).
Important! DO NOT install the PCI adapter or PC Card in the computer until
instructed to do so. Please follow the instructions in Section 2 before installing
the adapter into your computer.
Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI
TEW-421PC/TEW-423PI
Version 10.20.04
Version 10.20.04
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbps 802.11g PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide pour le
Carte PC Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptateur PCI Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
54Mbit 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbit 802.11g PCI Adapter
Guía de Instalación Rápida para
Tarjeta PC Wireless de 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptador PCI de 54Mbps 802.11g
PC-карта 54 Мбит/с 802.11g Wireless/PCI-адаптер 54 Мбит/с 802.11g
Руководство по быстрой установке
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbps 802.11g PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide pour le
Carte PC Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptateur PCI Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
54Mbit 802.11g Wireless PC Card/54Mbit 802.11g PCI Adapter
Guía de Instalación Rápida para
Tarjeta PC Wireless de 54Mbps 802.11g/Adaptador PCI de 54Mbps 802.11g
PC-карта 54 Мбит/с 802.11g Wireless/PCI-адаптер 54 Мбит/с 802.11g
Руководство по быстрой установке

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2. Install Wireless Configuration Utility
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
1. Insert the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive;
the installation menu window will appear automatically. If the window does not appear
automatically, click Start, click Run, and type E:\Autorun.exe in the text-field. Click
OK to start the installation.
3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard's instructions to install the wireless configuration
utility.
2. On the Installation Menu, click Install Utility.
NOTE: Replace “E” in “E:\Autorun.exe” with whichever letter is assigned to your
CD-ROM drive.
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3. Install Hardware
If you are installing the 423PI Wireless PCI Card:
Proceed only if you have already completed the steps in Section 2
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Open your computer case to reveal the motherboard and expansion slots.
(Please refer to your computer's user manual if you need help opening the case)
3. Insert the wireless card into one of motherboard's free PCI slots. Press down
firmly and evenly on the card until it snaps into place.
4. Screw the PCI card's metal bracket into your case with a standard bracket screw.
Attach the included antenna to the connector on the back of your card.
5. Close your computer case, and reboot your computer.
If you are installing the 421PC Wireless PC Card:
Proceed only if you have already completed the steps in Section 2
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Insert the PC Card firmly into your notebook PC's open PC Card slot. Only
the plastic end-piece should protrude from the slot.
3. Reboot your computer.
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4. Install Drivers
Windows 98SE/ME
1. After your computer reboots, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next.
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3. Select Specify a location, and click Browse.

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4. If the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-ROM is not in your CD-ROM drive, put it into your CD-
ROM drive now. From the “Browse for Folder” window that has appeared, double-
click the icon for the CD-ROM drive containing the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-ROM.
5. Double-click the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-ROM's Driver folder; then, double-click the
Windows 98/Windows ME folder, and click OK.
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6. Click Next on the following screen.

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7. Then, click Next again.
NOTE: You may be asked to insert your Windows 98/Windows ME CD-ROM. If
this is the case, insert your Windows 98/Windows ME CD-ROM and follow the
onscreen prompts.
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8. A popup message will inform you that Windows has installed the necessary
software. Click Finish.

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NOTE: If this prompt does not appear, you must manually restart your computer.
9. Windows will ask you if you want to restart your computer. Click Yes.
10. After your computer reboots, the “Wireless Configuration Utility Country
Selector” will automatically appear. Select the Country Domain that is most
appropriate for the region in which you plan to operate your wireless card.
(Default: FCC Standard (USA)) Click OK.
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11. A Warning prompt will appear. Click Yes.
12. Continue to Section 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to continue configuring your
wireless card.

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Windows 2000
1. After your computer reboots, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Click
Next.
2. Ensure that Search for a suitable driver for my device is selected and that the TEW-
421PC/423PI CD-ROM is in your CD-ROM drive. Then, click Next.
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3. On the next screen, select Specify a location, and click Next.

4. Click the Browse button on the window that pops up. Double-click your CD-ROM
drive, double-click Driver, and double-click Windows 2000. In the Windows 2000
folder, select “mrv8000c” and click Open.
5. Click OK. After the wizard locates the appropriate driver, click Next.
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6. A message will tell you that the driver you're about to install “does not contain a digital
signature” and will ask you if you want to continue the installation. Click Yes.
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7. The “Wireless Configuration Utility Country Selector” will automatically appear. Select
the Country Domain that is most appropriate for the region in which you plan to
operate your wireless card. (Default: FCC Standard (USA)) Click OK.
8. A Warning prompt will appear. Click Yes.

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9. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will tell you that it has finished installing
the software for your new device. Click Finish.
10. Continue to Section 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to continue
configuring your wireless card.
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Windows XP
1. After your computer reboots, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. Verify
that Install the software automatically is selected and that the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-
ROM is in your CD-ROM drive. Then, click Next.

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2. When you are prompted to choose a driver from a list of compatible drivers, choose
the one that is located in the TEW-421PC/423PI CD-ROM's Windows XP folder, and
click Next.
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3. A warning message will tell you that the device you're installing has not yet been
certified for Windows XP compatibility. Click Continue Anyway.
4. The “Wireless Configuration Utility Country Selector” will automatically appear. Select
the Country Domain that is most appropriate for the region in which you plan to
operate your wireless card. (Default: FCC Standard (USA)) Click OK.

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5. A Warning prompt will appear. Click Yes.
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6. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will tell you that it has finished installing the
software for your IEEE 802.11g Wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter. Click Finish.
7. Continue to Section 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to continue configuring
your wireless card.
NOTE: Some countries may have domain that is different from the domains in
the above table. It is users’ responsibility to ensure that the wireless channel
configuration is compliant with the regulatory standards of these countries.

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5. Wireless Configuration
Infrastructure Mode (PC-to-Access Point
connection)
1. Double-click the wireless computer icon in your system tray (next to the clock in the
bottom right corner of your screen).
2. Click the Configuration Tab. Select Infrastructure (Access Point) as the Network
Mode.
3. Enter a Network SSID that matches the SSID of your Access Point. (If you are
unsure of your Access Point's SSID, refer to your Access Point settings) Click Apply.
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4. Click the Status tab; if you see connection information, your card's wireless
configuration is complete.
Ad-Hoc Mode (PC-to-PC connection)
1. Double-click the wireless computer icon in your system tray (next to the clock in the
bottom right corner of your screen).
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2. Click the Configuration Tab. Select 802.11 Ad-Hoc (Computer to Computer)
as the Network Mode.
Your Wireless Network Adapter is now configured and ready for use!
3. Enter a Network SSID that matches the SSID of the wireless card you will be
connecting to. (If you are unsure of your other wireless card's SSID, refer to that
card's settings)
4. Because you are configuring an Ad-Hoc network, you must select a Channel then
click Apply.
5. Click the Status tab; if you see connection information, your card's wireless
configuration is complete. (Ad-hoc mode requires at least 2 wireless adapters to
establish the connection)
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For help with advanced features such as URL Filtering, Access Control and Virtual Server settings,
please refer to your User's Guide CD-ROM.
Q1.
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Q2.
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Q3.
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I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my card isn't connecting to
my access point. What should I do?
You should first verify that the Network SSID matches your wireless router or access
point's SID. If they already match, you should check your TCP/IP properties to ensure that
Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. Refer to your Windows User's Manual if
you are unable to locate your TCP/IP properties.
Windows is unable to recognize my hardware. What should I do?
Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements as specified in Section 1 of
this quick installation guide. Also, you must install the wireless configuration utility (as
described in Section 2) BEFORE you physically install your network card. Lastly, you may
consider moving the card to a different PCI/PC Card Slot.
I cannot open the wireless configuration utility. What should I do?
Go to your device manager (control panel system) to make sure the adapter is installed
properly. If you see a networking device with a yellow question mark or exclamation point,
you will need to reinstall the device and/or the drivers.
If you still encounter problems, please refer to the User's Guide CD-ROM or contact technical
support.
Troubleshooting
Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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