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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS 1 The Peer-to-Peer Network 1 The Access Point Network 2 LED INDICATORS 3 Power Indicator: (Orange LED 3 Act Indicator: (Green LED 3 INSTALLATION 4 INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY 4 INSTALL THE DEVICE 7 Note for Windows 98 users 7 Note for Windows 2000 users 7 Note for Windows XP users 8 Verify Device Installation 10 CONFIGURATION 11 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 11 MAIN TAB 12 ADVANCED TAB 16 PRIVACY TAB 16 STATISTICS TAB 20 ABOUT TAB 21
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS 1 The Peer-to-Peer Network 1 The Access Point Network 2 LED INDICATORS 3 Power Indicator: (Orange LED 3 Act Indicator: (Green LED 3 INSTALLATION 4 INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY 4 INSTALL THE DEVICE 7 Note for Windows 98 users 7 Note for Windows 2000 users 7 Note for Windows XP users 8 Verify Device Installation 10 CONFIGURATION 11 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY 11 MAIN TAB 12 ADVANCED TAB 16 PRIVACY TAB 16 STATISTICS TAB 20 ABOUT TAB 21
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...and laptop. - 1 - In addition, this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. The wireless protocols that allows you to connect your computer to take full advantage of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. Modifying and ...to physically attach to -Peer Network (a.k.a. INTRODUCTION The 802.11g Wireless LAN Card is impossible. Ad-Hoc) This network installation lets you to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. A wireless LAN allows your system in locations where cabling is a device ...
...and laptop. - 1 - In addition, this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. The wireless protocols that allows you to connect your computer to take full advantage of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. Modifying and ...to physically attach to -Peer Network (a.k.a. INTRODUCTION The 802.11g Wireless LAN Card is impossible. Ad-Hoc) This network installation lets you to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. A wireless LAN allows your system in locations where cabling is a device ...
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Infrastructure) The network installation allows you can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via an access point or wireless router. - 2 - With the Wireless LAN Card, you to a wired global network via a wireless LAN. You can connect wirelessly to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. The Access Point Network (a.k.a.
Infrastructure) The network installation allows you can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via an access point or wireless router. - 2 - With the Wireless LAN Card, you to a wired global network via a wireless LAN. You can connect wirelessly to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. The Access Point Network (a.k.a.
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Act Indicator: (Green LED) This LED flickers when the Wireless Network Adapter is installed. LED Indicators For Wireless Network Adapter Card Power Indicator: (Green LED) This LED will illuminate when the driver is transmitting/receiving data. - 3 -
Act Indicator: (Green LED) This LED flickers when the Wireless Network Adapter is installed. LED Indicators For Wireless Network Adapter Card Power Indicator: (Green LED) This LED will illuminate when the driver is transmitting/receiving data. - 3 -
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Expand the Network adapters item. If the 802.11g Wireless Wireless Network Adapter PC Card is listed, it means that the driver has been properly installed in your device is properly installed and enabled. - 10 - Verify Device Installation To verify that your computer, go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System (Æ Hardware) Æ Device Manager.
Expand the Network adapters item. If the 802.11g Wireless Wireless Network Adapter PC Card is listed, it means that the driver has been properly installed in your device is properly installed and enabled. - 10 - Verify Device Installation To verify that your computer, go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System (Æ Hardware) Æ Device Manager.
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Accessing the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is accessed by double-clicking on the Wireless LAN Utility Icon on the desktop. CONFIGURATION After successfully installing the driver and utility, a Utility Icon will appear on the Desktop. All settings are categorized into 5 Tabs: Main Tab Advanced Tab Privacy Tab Statistics Tab About Tab - 11 - If the Utility Icon doesn't appear automatically, go to Start Æ (All) Programs Æ WlanUtility Æ Wireless LAN Utility.
Accessing the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is accessed by double-clicking on the Wireless LAN Utility Icon on the desktop. CONFIGURATION After successfully installing the driver and utility, a Utility Icon will appear on the Desktop. All settings are categorized into 5 Tabs: Main Tab Advanced Tab Privacy Tab Statistics Tab About Tab - 11 - If the Utility Icon doesn't appear automatically, go to Start Æ (All) Programs Æ WlanUtility Æ Wireless LAN Utility.
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Main Tab The Main tab displays the current status of the Wireless Network Adapter. Or check the box to the same network. The name must be identical for all devices in your wireless network. No encryption Encryption enabled For TI-Based WLAN For TI-Based WLAN with encryption - 12 - The SSID is the Network ID shared among all devices to connect to use this utility to configure the wireless network adapter. Item External Configuration SSID Description Uncheck the box to use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.
Main Tab The Main tab displays the current status of the Wireless Network Adapter. Or check the box to the same network. The name must be identical for all devices in your wireless network. No encryption Encryption enabled For TI-Based WLAN For TI-Based WLAN with encryption - 12 - The SSID is the Network ID shared among all devices to connect to use this utility to configure the wireless network adapter. Item External Configuration SSID Description Uncheck the box to use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.
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...adapter is connected to Peer. Tx Rate Shows the current transfer rate. Signal Quality Shows the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless Network Adapter and the Access Point it connects to rescan and list all available networks. Displays the MAC address of the target device...the device that is connected to modify, see the detailed information on this button, the wireless adapter will be two tabs for you to . Displays the signal strength of the connection between the wireless network adapter and the device it . Item Mode Ch Signal BBS ID Description Displays ...
...adapter is connected to Peer. Tx Rate Shows the current transfer rate. Signal Quality Shows the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless Network Adapter and the Access Point it connects to rescan and list all available networks. Displays the MAC address of the target device...the device that is connected to modify, see the detailed information on this button, the wireless adapter will be two tabs for you to . Displays the signal strength of the connection between the wireless network adapter and the device it . Item Mode Ch Signal BBS ID Description Displays ...
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Max Power Save:the power save your configuration, To open the profiles you want to . Channel Select the channel you choose this option the wireless network adapter will automatically select the suitable standard). The power level function is used to -Peer, Access Point or Auto Mode. Power Mode No Power ...
Max Power Save:the power save your configuration, To open the profiles you want to . Channel Select the channel you choose this option the wireless network adapter will automatically select the suitable standard). The power level function is used to -Peer, Access Point or Auto Mode. Power Mode No Power ...
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...You can fragment the MSDU or MMPDU into smaller sizes to Long or Short, please check the settings of your access point or wireless router. The throughput performance will decrease however. This value should remain at its default setting of this value is recommended. Fragment Threshold ...Threshold Preamble Retry limits You can set the number of retries if no fragmentation is needed). A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmission timing, including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modification...
...You can fragment the MSDU or MMPDU into smaller sizes to Long or Short, please check the settings of your access point or wireless router. The throughput performance will decrease however. This value should remain at its default setting of this value is recommended. Fragment Threshold ...Threshold Preamble Retry limits You can set the number of retries if no fragmentation is needed). A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmission timing, including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modification...
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WEP encryption or WPA-PSK can be used to configure your wireless network. Highlight WEP and click on the Configure button. - 16 - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays the current status of your encryption settings. Privacy Tab Use the Privacy Tab to ensure the security of the Wireless Network Adapter.
WEP encryption or WPA-PSK can be used to configure your wireless network. Highlight WEP and click on the Configure button. - 16 - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays the current status of your encryption settings. Privacy Tab Use the Privacy Tab to ensure the security of the Wireless Network Adapter.
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...appropriate authentication mode. Select one Key and Key Size then enter the appropriate key value in order to ensure the security of roaming wireless network cards. You may choose from Open System, Shared Key, or Auto Switch. Note: You must use the same Key #,...same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is using "Open System" authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be used to establish a connection. Open System: If your wireless network. WEP Configuration Authentication Encryption 1-4 The authentication type defines ID verification and access privileges of...
...appropriate authentication mode. Select one Key and Key Size then enter the appropriate key value in order to ensure the security of roaming wireless network cards. You may choose from Open System, Shared Key, or Auto Switch. Note: You must use the same Key #,...same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is using "Open System" authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be used to establish a connection. Open System: If your wireless network. WEP Configuration Authentication Encryption 1-4 The authentication type defines ID verification and access privileges of...
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...256-bit. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 40-bit (a.k.a. 64-bit) Key Size is selected. WPA-PSK Configuration If your wireless router/access point). 3. A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 128-bit Key Size is selected. You can be 8 characters and...this field. Select from the Privacy tab, highlight Preshared Key and click Configure. 2. Key size keys, but only one can check on your wireless router/access point supports WPA, you can choose to see the passphrase you've entered. 4. Click OK to submit the passphrase. - 19 ...
...256-bit. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 40-bit (a.k.a. 64-bit) Key Size is selected. WPA-PSK Configuration If your wireless router/access point). 3. A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 128-bit Key Size is selected. You can be 8 characters and...this field. Select from the Privacy tab, highlight Preshared Key and click Configure. 2. Key size keys, but only one can check on your wireless router/access point supports WPA, you can choose to see the passphrase you've entered. 4. Click OK to submit the passphrase. - 19 ...
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Go to continue. 3. Click OK to Start Æ (All) Programs Æ WlanUtility Æ Uninstall Wireless LAN Utility. 2. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish to uninstall the driver and utility, follow the steps below. (When you need to complete the uninstalled procedure. - 22 - UNINSTALLATION If you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.) 1.
Go to continue. 3. Click OK to Start Æ (All) Programs Æ WlanUtility Æ Uninstall Wireless LAN Utility. 2. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish to uninstall the driver and utility, follow the steps below. (When you need to complete the uninstalled procedure. - 22 - UNINSTALLATION If you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.) 1.
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... box if it is checked and click Apply. Section 3 Configuring the PCI Adapter To open the PCI Adapter's utility, double-click on the Wireless LAN Utility Icon on the desktop, or go to exit. Step 3 Verify that the Status field displays Connected to network and that the card... has signal quality and click OK to Start, (All) Programs, WlanUtility, Wireless LAN Utility. Step 2 Highlight the network device you are prompted to do so and click OK. Section 3 Step 3 For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway...
... box if it is checked and click Apply. Section 3 Configuring the PCI Adapter To open the PCI Adapter's utility, double-click on the Wireless LAN Utility Icon on the desktop, or go to exit. Step 3 Verify that the Status field displays Connected to network and that the card... has signal quality and click OK to Start, (All) Programs, WlanUtility, Wireless LAN Utility. Step 2 Highlight the network device you are prompted to do so and click OK. Section 3 Step 3 For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway...
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...want to connect to, it has encryption enabled. You should get an IP address like 192.168.x.y (where x and y are unique numbers assigned by your wireless router/access point and click on the provided CD. A If the utility cannot be opened or it reports that it means that the PCI adapter... from the drop-down menu and click Release. You should get an IP address like 192.168.x.y (where x and y are unique numbers assigned by your wireless router/accss point. B If you don't get an IP address, reset the wirelss router/access point and then try Renew again. Toll Free: 1-888-746...
...want to connect to, it has encryption enabled. You should get an IP address like 192.168.x.y (where x and y are unique numbers assigned by your wireless router/access point and click on the provided CD. A If the utility cannot be opened or it reports that it means that the PCI adapter... from the drop-down menu and click Release. You should get an IP address like 192.168.x.y (where x and y are unique numbers assigned by your wireless router/accss point. B If you don't get an IP address, reset the wirelss router/access point and then try Renew again. Toll Free: 1-888-746...