User manual AOPEN 703 PCI ADAPTER

[. . . ] Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95. 1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm. FCC Interference Statement 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. [. . . ] WLAN PCI Adapter provides users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The WLAN PCI Adapter configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the WLAN PCI Adapter. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the WLAN PCI Adapter. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the WLAN PCI Adapter. Unpacking Open the box of the WLAN PCI Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: u u u One 802. 11b WLAN PCI Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the WLAN PCI Adapter can be performed using the following steps: u Inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the PCI slot. u Make sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to have a better connection. 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator LNK (LINK) The LNK indicator lights green when the WLAN PCI Adapter is connected to a network successfully. Otherwise the LNK indicator remains off while the W LAN is scanning the wireless devices. Installing the WLAN PCI Adapter 1. Shut down the computer, unplugs its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. Insert the contact edge of the WLAN PCI Adapter into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card's contacts are fully seated in the PCI slot connector. Install the bracket screw and secure the card to the computer chassis. The computer will automatically activate the newly installed driver and utility the WLAN PCI Adapter. 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the WLAN PCI Adapter. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Driver Installation 1. Once the WLAN PCI Adapter was installed into your computer's PCI slot, the Windows OS will auto detect a new device and need to install the driver. Place your WLAN PCI Adapter's Driver & Utility CD-ROM to your CD-ROM Drive, as the Windows will auto search the driver or refer to the " D:\ Drivers\2k_me_98\ Netr8180. inf " for Windows 98/ME/2000 or refer to the " D:\Drivers\ xp\Netr8180. inf " for Windows XP in the dialog box (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located). 2. Check the installation The LEDs of the WLAN PCI Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: 1. When the device was plugged in to the station's PCI slot and the driver was installed, the LNK LED will light green, it means that the device is starting to scan the 802. 11b wireless devices near the WLAN PCI Adapter. While the WLAN PCI Adapter linked up to the Access Point or to other Wireless LAN station, the LNK LED will always light up. 7 Windows 98/ME/2000/XP WLAN Utility Installation 1. Insert the WLAN PCI Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into computer's CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu. In some specific setting on Windows system, you may need to proceed the software manually, press the Windows Start ¡÷ Run ¡÷ type "D:\Utility\Setup. exe" in the dialog box (D:\ will depend on where the CD-ROM drive is located). 2. Then select Install Software on the menu. Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided utility. 3. [. . . ] In order to choose which authentication algorithm will be used, you must know which one the AP supports first. Most AP only supports Open System. 14 Ø Key Setting #1 ~ #4: You can type the key that you want to use from Key#1 to Key #4, and the key that you type will be the encryption between the station that you connected with, if you select 64bit, you must type 10 values in the following range (0~F, hexadecimal). Besides, if you select 128bit, you must type 26 values (0~F, hexadecimal). Type WEP Key: If you select 64bit, you must type 10 values in the following range (0~F, hexadecimal) from Key1 to Key 4 space. [. . . ]