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MSI PC60G (MS-6834B)
Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI Card
User’s Manual
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Hiermit erklärt Micro Star International CO., LTD dass sich dieses Produkt in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Die Konformitätserklärung kann auf folgender website eingesehen werden: http://www.msi-computer.de/support/dl_man.php Hereby, Micro Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Prescribed use: ® This product integrates a WLAN- and/or Bluetooth device. The device sets up a radio link between to computer. In addition it is possible to ® ® link the WLAN- or Bluetooth device to any other WLAN- or Bluetooth device ® which stick to the IEEE 802.11b/g or Bluetooth requirements. Hinweise zur Reichweite: ® Der Abstand zwischen Sender und Empfδnger (von einem WLAN- oder Bluetooth -Gerδt zu einem entsprechenden anderen Gerδt) hδngt stark von der Einsatzumgebung ab. Wδnde, Betonbo
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FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and ope
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Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. 1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. 2. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. 5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 6. Never pour any liquid into
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .............................................................................................1 1.1 PC60G - MSI Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI Card ....................................................1 1.2 How PC60G Works .............................................................................................2 1.3 Specifications ......................................................................................................4 1.4 System Requireme
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1 Introduction >>> 1.1 PC60G - MSI Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI Card The MSI PC60G Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI Card (hereafter called PC60G), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto- negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b). W ith PC60G, you can roam between conference room and office without being disconnected the
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>>> 1.2 How PC60G Works Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. In this kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only communicate with other wir
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Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure net- work and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Addi- tionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale and r
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>>> 1.3 Specifications Network Standard IEEE 802.11b/g Frequency Band 2.400-2.4835GHz Special Feature Support MSI Turbo G Mode* Technology Interface Compliant with the 32-bit PCI v2.2 and above Antenna Dipole Data Rate IEEE802.11g (auto-fallback): - OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11b (auto-Fallback): - CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps - DQPSK: 2 Mbps - DBPSK: 1 M bps Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA witha ACK Channel IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Ch. 1-11--N. America Ch. 1-11--N. America C
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o o Temperature Operating 0 C to 70 C o o Storage -20 C to 100 C Humidty 10% - 90% (non-condensing) Power Consumption 802.11g (54Mbps) 330mA@3.3v in continue Tx 250mA@3.3v in continue Rx 150mA@3.3V in Standby mode 802.11b(11Mbps) 340mA@3.3V in continue Tx 230mA@3.3V in continue Rx 150mA@3.3V in Standby mode Operating Voltage 3.3V +/- 5% Output Power 802.11g 54Mbps, 14.0+2/-1 dBm 802.11b 11Mbps, 17.5+/-2 dBm Receiver Sensitivity 54 Mbps OFDM@ 10% PER = -65dBm 11 Mbps CCK@ 8% PER = -80dBm Range Up
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>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the PC60G, your PC should meet the following items: - One desktop PC with an available PCI slot. ® - Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP 64-bit operating system. - Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities. - One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher. >>> 1.5 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please con- tact your local dealer as soon as possible. Al
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>>> 1.6 Product View Wireless 11g Turbo G PCI Card PC60G External Antenna Antenna Connector Connecting the external antenna. Golden Finger PWR LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON - Power inputted OFF - No power LNK/ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON - The WLAN PCI Card is connected. Flash -The WLAN PCI Card is searching for available Access Point or receiving/ transmitting data over the wireless network. 7
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2 Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you a basic installation for your PC60G, which is suitable for most desktop PCs. For more information about the PCI slot, please refer to the user’s manual of your mainboard. Remove the computer cover. Locate the available PCI STEP 1 slot on your mainboard. NOTE: TURN OFF your system and disconnect PCI slot the power cable before installing the PC60G. Put the PC60G directly over the PCI slot and press it into STEP2 the slot firmly. DO NOT h
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Replace the computer cover after securing the PC60G STEP 3 with a bracket screw. STEP Connect the external antenna to the connector on the 4 PC60G’s bracket. If your are not skilled at installing the PCI adapter, please ask the vendor or an experienced technician for help. Connecting the external antenna 9
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3 Software Installation This chapter describes the procedures of installing the driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to ® finish the installation. If you use Windows 98SE/ME, ® please prepare the Windows Setup CD at hand before installing the driver; because the system will ask you to insert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation. Please NOTE that the PC60G should be installed into your computer before installing the driver and utility. Then, the operating system
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>>> 3.1 Software Setup After installing the Wireless PCI Card to your computer and then turning on the computer, the operating system will detect a new device and start the configuraton automatically. Please CANCEL the pop-up window from Found New Hardare Wizard to install necessary driver and utility from the InstallShield Wizard of your Software CD. Insert the Software CD into your CD-ROM driver, and the STEP 1 Setup program shall launch automatically. If the Autorun program didn’t launch au
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STEP 3 The program will copy the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shall show the installing status. STEP4 Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSI Wireless LAN icon will appear in the status area. MSI Wireless LAN icon 12
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4 Wireless Network Utility After installing the driver, MSI PC60G provides a conven- ient and powerful utility that allows you to set up, configure, and know your networking status easily and clearly. >>> 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 The MSI Wireless LAN icon - Not connected to the network. - Connected to the network. - Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network. When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows the current connection information. Right-clicking the icon will bring up a sub-menu c
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1 Launch Config Utilities Launch the MSI Wireless utility to configure your network setting. 2 Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility Windows XP also provides user another wireless utility to choose from. If you intened to use the utility to set your network, this item is selectable to change the MSI Wireless Utility to the Windows XP Wireless Utility at your reference. 3 Switch to AP Mode If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software AP function, you shall see this item under th
