TRENDnet TEW-503PI User manual

Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TEW-501PC/TEW-503PI
Version 05.04.2005
108Mbps 802.11a/g Wireless PC Card/108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide
Adaptateur PCI sans fil 108Mbps/carte PC sans fil 902.11a/g 108 Mbps
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Drahtlose 108 MBit/s 902.11a/g PC-Karte / Drahtloser 108 MBit/s PCI-Adapter
Guía de instalación rápida del
Tarjeta PC inalámbrica 902.11a/g a 108 Mbps/Adaptador PCI inalámbrico a 108Mbps
PC-карта 108 Мбит в сек 902.11a/беспроводный PCI-адаптер 108 Мбит в сек
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-501PC/TEW-503PI. Your new wireless
network adapter will allow you to share the Internet, files, or other resources by
connecting you to an 802.11a, 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network. This guide
will help you setup and configure your wireless card. Following the installation
instructions 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.
Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
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1. Prepare for Installation
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User’s Guide CD-ROM
User’s Guide CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
TEW-501PC
TEW-503PI
(with detachable antenna)
TEW-503PI
TEW-501PC
Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TEW-501PC/TEW-503PI
TEW-501PC/TEW-503PI
Version 05.04.2005
Version 05.04.2005
108Mbps 802.11a/g Wireless PC Card/108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide
Adaptateur PCI sans fil 108Mbps/carte PC sans fil 902.11a/g 108 Mbps
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Drahtlose 108 MBit/s 902.11a/g PC-Karte / Drahtloser 108 MBit/s PCI-Adapter
Guía de instalación rápida del
Tarjeta PC inalámbrica 902.11a/g a 108 Mbps/Adaptador PCI inalámbrico a 108Mbps
PC-карта 108 Мбит в сек 902.11a/беспроводный PCI-адаптер 108 Мбит в сек
Руководство по быстрой установке
108Mbps 802.11a/g Wireless PC Card/108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide
Adaptateur PCI sans fil 108Mbps/carte PC sans fil 902.11a/g 108 Mbps
Kurzanleitung zur Installation
Drahtlose 108 MBit/s 902.11a/g PC-Karte / Drahtloser 108 MBit/s PCI-Adapter
Guía de instalación rápida del
Tarjeta PC inalámbrica 902.11a/g a 108 Mbps/Adaptador PCI inalámbrico a 108Mbps
PC-карта 108 Мбит в сек 902.11a/беспроводный PCI-адаптер 108 Мбит в сек
Руководство по быстрой установке

Verify Equipment
Before installing this PCI Card or PC Card, you should have a:
1. Computer with an available 32-bit 3.3V CardBus (TEW-501PC) or 32-bit PCI
2.2 slot (TEW-503PI)
2. 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory (Recommended)
3. CD-ROM drive
4. Properly-installed CardBus Controller (TEW-501PC only)
5. 802.11a/802.11g/802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11a/802.11g/802.11b 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.
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NOTE: Due to European Wireless Regulations, Super A Mode is not
supported in the EU version.

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1. Insert the TEW-501PC/TEW-503PI CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM
drive; the installation menu 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.
2. Install Wireless Configuration Utility
2. On the Installation Menu, click Install Utility.
3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard's instructions to install the wireless
configuration utility.
NOTE: Replace “E” in “E:\Autorun.exe” with whichever letter is assigned
to your CD-ROM drive.
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Windows 2000/XP SP2

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4. Click Finish and manually shutdown your computer to begin hardware
installation.
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If you are installing the TEW-501PC 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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3. Install Hardware

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If you are installing the TEW-503PI 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 the 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.

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4. Install Drivers
Windows 2000
1. After rebooting your computer, a message will tell you that the driver you are
about to install “does not contain a digital signature” and will ask you if you
want to continue the installation. Click Yes.
2. Continue to Section 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to continue configuring
your wireless card.
Windows XP
1. After your computer reboots, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear.
Select Install the software automatically and click Next.

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2. A warning message will tell you that the device you're installing has not yet
been certified for Windows XP compatibility. Click Continue Anyway.
3. Click Finish.
Continue to Section 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to continue configuring
your wireless card.