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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2
EPI-3601S
Wireless LAN PCI Adapter
(802.11g & 802.11b up to 108 Mbps)
User Manual
Version: 1.2
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3 2 FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................................3 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 1 Introduction EnGenius EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI Adapter compliant with IEEE802.11g, adopts “Super G” and “Extended Range” WLAN transmission technologies, resulting in transmission speeds of up to 108M, transmission distance is 2-3 times that of the normal 11b, 11g products, transmission range extended to 4-9 times. It provides multiple security options with 64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption, WPA, IEEE802.1X,
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 * Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g chipset used. Actual throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate. 3 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original packa
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 4 System Requirements To begin using the WLAN PCI Adapter, your PC/Notebook must meet the following minimum requirements: Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000 PCI socket x 1 (free to use socket) 256MB RAM memory or higher 750MHz CPU or higher configuration 5 Installation Insert the support CD into your optical drive. In the CD drive folder, you will see the following file. Click
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Click next to install or click cancel to terminate installation. 6
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Two options are available for installation. Choose one of them and click Next 1. EnGenius Configuration Utility + driver. 2. Driver only. Choose location to install and click Next. 7
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Choose name for program folder to create shortcuts. Click Next. Should you agree with terms and conditions mentioned, Click Next else click Cancel to exit. 8
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Choose Engenius client Utility & supplicant Else choose Third-party supplicant & click Next. 9
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Be patient until the installation process is complete. 10
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Find the item in Start menu 11
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 6 Verify installation Verification involves finding EPI-3601S card in System Properties and checking if the driver is installed correctly. 1. Open [Control Panel] =>Double-click [System]. 2. Select [Hardware] tab=>Click [Device Manager]. Select Network Adapters. Click open [EnGenius PCI wireless Network Adapter] 12
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Verify that the device status of [EnGenius PCI wireless Network Adapter] [This device is working properly]->Click [OK] 7 Setup Network Configuration (MS WinXP) • Enter [Start Menu] =>select [Control panel] =>select [Network]. • Right-click [Wireless Network] • Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties] 13
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 • Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties]. • Select the [General] tab. a. If your Wireless Router supports [DHCP] function, please select both [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. 14
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 b. If the router does not support [DHCP] function, you have to configure the IP and DNS settings. 8 Setup WLAN (EnGenius Client Utility) Prerequisite: 1. Your home/office environment should have a wireless LAN Access Point (AP) that is available for your use. 2. You should readily have the (security keys) to connect those Wireless LAN Access Points (AP) EnGenius Client utility will first automatically
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 You will see the utility show up as follows. Current Status tab shows information about the ACTIVE network connection. In case there was not any network connection made, it can be manually connected by following the steps listed below. 1. Click open EnGenius Client Utility from start menu. 2. Click open Profile Management. 16
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Click Scan. You will see a window showing all available AP that can be detected by EPI-3601S Wireless LAN card. Click on the SSID that you have security key information or choose an SSID which has no encryption to begin with. Click Activate. Then, automatically profile management window pops up as shown below. Give a profile name that you can recognize later. Fill in the details of SSID, 17
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Click Security tab in case the Access point needs security settings. Click Configure. This Access point for instance is WEP key protected. Therefore the corresponding settings have to be keyed in. Type the security key information as appropriate. You will need to have this information ready in hand in case this is a protected network. Click OK when you are done. 18
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Return back to profile management tab and click Advanced tab. typically you will notice the following. Clicking OK will result in connecting to the network directly. 9 System Tray Utility options Right click on EnGenius utility icon can help do many activities. Network connected Network disconnected 19
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EPI-3601S Wireless LAN PCI adapter Version 1.2 Right click options (Radio Enabled) Right click options (Radio Disabled) 1. Choose Exit to quit EnGenius Client utility. 2. Choose Open EnGenius Client Utility If Radio is already disabled, you will see a window as shown below. If Radio is already enabled, you will see a window as shown below. 20
