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User Guide
WPCI810
Wireless PCI Adapters
WPCI810G and WPCI810GP
WPCI810G
WPCI810GP
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This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and c
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FCC Certification The WN825GP/WN825G and WPCI810GP/WPCI810G contain a radio transmitter and accordingly have been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 and RSS 102 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003 (NMB-003). Cet appareil numé
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Contents Section 1:Overview Features ..............................................................................................................................................1-2 Understanding Your User Guide.......................................................................................................1-2 Box Contents......................................................................................................................................1-3 Simple Home Network Di
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Contents Section 4:Troubleshooting Contact Us ....................................................................................................................................4-1 Hardware Solutions ...........................................................................................................................4-1 My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network. .........................................4-1 I would like to see if my Internet connection
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Section 1:Overview ® Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810GP or the Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G. With the WPCI810, desktop computers can quickly join a wireless home or small office network. This device inserts into your computer’s available PCI slot and delivers a continuous, wireless network connection. Once connected, you can access a single broadband connection with everyone else on the network. You can also share files, pictures, print
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Section 1 Overview Features The WPCI810 has the following features: CD-ROM based Installation Wizard to provide easy installation Device Configuration and Status Utility Wireless security using WPA with TKIP encryption, 802.1X with AES and EAP-type Authentication Compatibility with both 802.11g and 802.11b network standards Upgradeable driver to stay current with the latest specifications Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections: Ove
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Overview Section 1 Box Contents Your box contains the following: Antenna WPCI810 CD-ROM Mot orola WPC I81 0G Wi reless PC I Adapter Ge tting Sta rte d 1 Chec k that yo ur b ox contains WP C 810G I WP C I Anenna t (U these ser it Gu em i des.: Se cio t n 1) C D-ROM Q ui ck Strt a G ui de 2 CD Ins-R e rOM tthe I ns tallation Asss i tant (User Gui de : Se cio t n 2) 3 fr Inom sta lth l th e e CD- soft RO ware M for yo ur unit (User Gui de : Se cio t n 2) 4 Inse rt your card into the PC
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Section 1 Overview Simple Home Network Diagram Your Wireless PCI Adapter allows you to access files, printers, and an Internet connection on your network. A sample Local Area Network (LAN) is shown below: In the example above, the Internet communicates with the modem which communicates with the router. The router acts as the gateway to your network, sending information to whichever device asks for information. The PCI adapter card enables your desktop computer to be part of the wireles
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Overview Section 1 PCI Adapter Card Physical Description Top and Front of PCI Adapter Card The following illustration shows the top and front view of the WPCI810: HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COMPATIBLE 1 MODEL: WPCI810G Tested to comply With FCC Standards PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00 For Home Or Office Use ANT This device is approved as S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC Motorola Model WPCI810G FCC ID: F2NWPCI810G 2 ACT. MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 Made in Taiwan The WPCI810
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Section 1 Overview Adapter Card Label The following illustration shows the label on the WPCI810: HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COMPATIBLE MODEL: WPCI810G Tested to comply With FCC Standards PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00 For Home Or Office Use This device is approved as S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC Motorola Model WPCI810G FCC ID: F2NWPCI810G MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 Made in Taiwan MAC Address The following describes the features on the WPCI810 label: Feature Description
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Section 2:Installation Before You Begin You need to collect information so that you can setup your WPCI810 correctly. Depending upon where you are connecting, the type of information required is divided between business (enterprise users) and home settings (small office/home office). Also, you need to consider the type of security to enable for your wireless connection. A discussion of the types of security available follows this section. Enterprise Users Obtain the following informa
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Section 2 Installation Small Office/Home Office Users The access point that communicates with the WPCI810 has a pre-assigned network name (SSID) that the WPCI810 recognizes upon startup. If you are setting up a new wireless network with WEP security, the WPCI810 should use the same network key you used for your network. For more information on WEP security, see “Security Options”. If you are connecting to an existing WEP enabled network, obtain the network key from the access point
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Installation Section 2 The options supported by the adapter: Network Authentication Data Encryption Option Description Option Description Open A network can be set up either to use or not Disabled No encryption use a network key for data encryption. WEP used. is the type of encryption used. Open WEP is WEP A network key the first-generation basic level security for used. wireless networks. Shared The network operates in Shared Key Disabled No encryption authentication mode when a n
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Section 2 Installation Installing Your Card To install your wireless adapter card: 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The software automatically starts the Installation Wizard program. 2 Follow the prompts to setup your adapter card. If Windows 98SE prompts you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its proper location (for example, D:\WIN98). 3 When prompted, power down the PC and then unplug the electrical connection to install t
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Installation Section 2 8 Attach the antenna by aligning the threads on the antenna with the threads on the ATN connector and turning the antenna clockwise until the antenna is attached to the connector. 9 Return power to the PC and complete the installation instructions supplied on the CD-ROM. Device Configuration Setup After installing the adapter card and software, you are now able to connect to wireless networks. Refer to Section 3: Configuration for information on how to create d
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Section 3:Configuration You can use the information in this section to: Discover available wireless networks Setup operation modes Create connectivity profiles Setup security Monitor the wireless network / environment Perform diagnostic discovery The screenshots shown may look slightly different from the ones in your version of the software. WPCI810 3-1
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Section 3 Configuration Icon Description The icon in you system tray (the area at the bottom right of your screen in your Task Bar) allows you to view the status of the wireless connection and access the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility. System Tray Icon The following table describes the icons used by the utility. Antenna Icons The radio transmitter has been disabled from the utility. To enable, access the utility’s Wireless Networks tab. There are no networks available.
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Configuration Section 3 Enabling the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility Windows XP users have the option of using the Wireless Zero Configuration utility, but will be limited in the amount of status information available. Motorola’s Wireless Configuration Utility provides more wireless information about the network. To enable the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility: 1 Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Uti
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Section 3 Configuration Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network After the adapter card is installed, a red antenna icon displays in your computer’s system tray . The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility automatically searches for available wireless networks. A list of networks appear when you open the utility from the system tray. Wireless Networks identify themselves with their Network Name (SSID), as seen in the Available networks field in the example below. To quickly connect
