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Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than
the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example
mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety
standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be
restricted in some situations or environments for exa
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2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may Export restrictions cause undesired operation of this device. This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement Commerce export license. This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 S
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TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 Overview of this User’s Guide......................................................... 1 Unpacking and Setup ........................................................................... 3 Unpacking........................................................................................ 3 Setup ................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Card. This manual helps to get familiar with the Wireless Cardbus Card. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With a Wireless (IEEE 802.11g) Cardbus Card, a laptop computer or a station can communicate with another computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are bundled with Wireless Cardbus Card for configuration, moni
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UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless Cardbus Card. Unpacking Open the box of the Wireless Cardbus Card and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Card One Driver & Utility with User’s Guide CD-ROM One Quick Installation Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Wireless Cardbus Card can be
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator (POWER) The Power indicator lights green when the Wireless Cardbus Card is receiving power, otherwise, it is off. (LINK) The Link indicator blinks green when the Wireless Cardbus Card is connected to a network successfully and transmitting data. Otherwise the Link indicator is off whiles the Wireless LAN is stand by. Check the installation The LEDs of the Wireless Cardbus Card are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen insta
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Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; SOFTWARE INSTALLATION you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the utility. Wireless Cardbus Card. 4. After finish the installation, plugged in the Wireless Cardbus Card, the operating system will detect the “New Hardware” and driver installation window will appear automatically. Follow the Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installa
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There is another dialog box showing the data transmitted and data Wireless Utility Setting received. The two signal lines show the Signal Strength and the Link With the Wireless Cardbus Card utility, users can configure all the Quality of the device. functions provided by the Wireless Monitor Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. Configuration The Wireless Monitor Utility includes seven tabs: Status, The Configuration function helps you to configure the
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WEP-Passphrase: the Passphrase in the dialog box helps Network SSID: you to create a group of WEP key in the Key Setting. The SSID differentiates one Wireless LAN group name from another; Authentication Mode: so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, Wireless LAN group name must use the same SSID. A device will not the stations don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm be permitted
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Be sure that the PCI Adapter and the wireless station were set in the Advanced same key. The Advanced settings help you to control the Cardbus Card to adjust Note: After all the settings are completed, click Apply to save the with wireless devices in certain environment. setting. WPA-PSK: WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access pre-shared key) is a simpler version that does not support 802.1x and requires a separate RADIUS server for mutual authentication. Enter a Passphrase in the WPA-PS
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Authentication Type: The Fully Automatic and Turbo Mode will automatically detect the suitable linking transfer rate and auto fall back when the signal is not Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, the too strong to transmit data. stations don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm was set to default. Shared Key: with the same WEP key between the stations in this Power Saving: Authentication algorithm, this type will use packets with encryption To se
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RTS/CTS Threshold: Profile The RTS/CTS Threshold is a station initiates the process by sending a The Profile section allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. Type a name in the Profile RTS frame, the other ends receives the RTS and responds with a CTS Name field to create a profile, click Save and click Apply when a frame, the station must receive a CTS frame before sending the data profile is done. You can click Delete if the profile is no
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Network Statistic The Statistic section shows the real-time transmit and receive packets The screen shows all the Wireless devices around your Wireless of the Cardbus Card. Cardbus Card. The information of the wireless devices includes the SSID, MAC Address, Channels, Signal, the WEP type and the Network mode. You can click the Rescan button to find the new wireless devices, and double-click the device to choose the wireless station that you want to connected with. 19 20
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About The About section shows the Device Name, Regulatory Domain, Driver Version, Firmware Version, MAC Address and the Utility version. 21
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Interface CardBus Type II specification 32bit data bus Data Transfer Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense) 54Mbps: Typical -72dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Receiver Sensitivity 11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Frequency Range 2400 ~ 2497 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14) Modu
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Limited Warranty Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDware office within the applicable warranty period for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, accompanied by a copy of the TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material dated proof of the purchase. Products returned to TRENDware and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the must be pre-authorized by TRENDware with RMA number following lengths of time from the date of purchase. mar
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