54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter
User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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Ultra Series ............................................................................................................... i
54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter ............................................................................... i
User Guide ................................................................................................................. i
Regulatory notes and statements............................................................................... ii
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use..................................................... ii
Regulatory Information/disclaimers.......................................................................... ii
Compliance with ACA Standards............................................................................. ii
TABLE OF CONTENT .......................................................................................... iii
Introduction............................................................................................................... 1
Overview of this User‘s Guide............................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Setup ................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 2
Setup....................................................................................................................... 2
DEVICE Installation................................................................................................ 3
Install the Driver and Wireless Utility for Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP .......... 3
LED Indicator......................................................................................................... 3
Wireless Utility Setting .......................................................................................... 5
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the NetComm Ultra Series 54Mbps (IEEE
802.11g) Wireless PCI Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions in
operation of the Adapter. Please keep this manual for future reference.
With a Wireless (IEEE 802.11g) PCI Adapter, a computer can communicate
wirelessly with any other similarly-equipped computer. Easy-to-use utilities are
bundled with Wireless (IEEE 802.11g) PCI Adapter for configuration, monitoring,
and diagnosis purposes.
The Ultra Series can wirelessly transmit and receive data at a speed of up to 54
Megabits per second, eliminating the need for wired connections. With the Wireless
PCI Adapter, you can locate your PC or station wherever you want without wires
and cables.
Wireless 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 Wireless 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
Describes the Wireless PCI Adapter.
Unpacking and Setup
Helps you get started with the basic installation of the
Wireless PCI Adapter.
Hardware Installation
Software Installation
Describes the LED indicators of the Adapter.
Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)
specifications of the Wireless PCI Adapter.
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UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless PCI
Adapter.
Unpacking
Open the box of the Wireless PCI Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should
contain the following items:
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One Ultra Series 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
One Driver & Utility CD-ROM
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If any item is missing or damaged, please return to the reseller for replacement.
Setup
The setup of the Wireless PCI Adapter can be summarised as follows:
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Visually inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the
PC‘s PCI slot.
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Make sure that the PC is situated in an environment conducive to wireless
networking i.e. remote from sources of interference, large metal objects, thick
concrete walls, etc.
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DEVICE INSTALLATION
Install the Driver and Wireless Utility for Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
1. Insert the Cardbus/PCI Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into your
computer‘s CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu. Click
on Install Software to install the driver and the utility.
2. In some specific situations, you may need to install the software manually; if so,
go to your Windows Start menu and choose Run, type —D:\Utility\Setup.exe“ in
the dialog box (D:\ will depend on where your CD-ROM drive is located) and
click OK..
3. The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. Click Next to continue.
4. After software installation has finished, plug in the Cardbus/PCI Adapter. The
New Hardware Wizard will then appear. Follow the prompts to complete the
installation. You will then see the Wireless Configuration Utility icon on the
Windows task bar.
Note that Windows XP has its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the Ultra
Series utility or the one provided with Windows.
LED Indicator
LNK/ACT (Link/Activity)
The LNK indicator lights green when the Wireless PCI Adapter is connected to a
network successfully. Otherwise the LNK indicator blinks green continuously while
the Wireless PCI Adapter is scanning for wireless devices or transmitting data.
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On completion of the installation, the Wireless Configuration Utility Country
Selector will appear. Select the country where you are using the device. Note that
users are responsible for ensuring that the channel-set configuration is in
compliance with the regulatory standards of these countries.
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Warning: Selecting the correct region is a legal requirement as well as a
setting required for the device to operate properly.
5. You will see the icon on the Windows task bar when the Wireless PCI Adapter
was ready.
When the icon is green, the device is successfully connected to the WLAN, red
indicates no connection present.
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Wireless Utility Setting
The Wireless PCI Adapter Utility provides software controls for the device.
Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. The Wireless Monitor
Utility includes seven tabs: Status, Configuration, Advanced, Profile, Network,
Statistics and About.
Status
The Status screen shows you the status of the Wireless PCI Adapter; the hardware
address of the device is connected to; the Network mode; the Channel; the transmit
rate; and the encryption mode.
The lower section of the dialog box shows the data transmitted and received; the
two signal lines show the Signal Strength and the Link Quality of the device.
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Configuration
This screen enables configuration of Network and the Security features:
Network: the setting of the Network mode, the SSID and the Channels.
ꢀ Network Mode: If you want to connect with an Access Point, set to
—Infrastructure“ mode. If you simply wish to enable peer-to-peer networking
between workstations, set the mode to —Ad-Hoc“.
ꢀ Network SSID: The SSID differentiates one Wireless LAN group name from
another; so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific
Wireless LAN group name must use the same SSID. A device will not be
permitted to join the WLAN unless it can provide the unique SSID. If the SSID
parameter is —ANY“, it will detect the strongest signal of any wireless station in
proximity.
ꢀ Channel: Shows radio channel numbers that used for Wireless LAN networking.
The channel number can be set only under the Ad-Hoc operation mode.
In Ad-Hoc mode stations, each station must have the same channel numbers
and SSID. In Infrastructure mode, the Wireless PCI Adapter will auto-detect the
Channel Number of the Access Point.
ꢀ Security: This function is used to protect wireless communication from
eavesdroppers and unauthorized access. Check Enable Encryption to activate
the security of the Wireless PCI Adapter.
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ꢀ Key Setting #1 ~ #4: Enter the ”encryption key‘ in the fields from Key#1 to Key
#4 . The key provides the basis for the encryption between the station(s) or
access point(s) that you are connecting to, so the value you enter must be the
same as those on the stations or access points. Rules governing the entry of key
text are as follows:
• If you select 64bit in Hex format, you must enter 10 characters in the
following range (0~F, hexadecimal). If you select 64bit in ASCII format, you
must enter 5 characters in the following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z
Alphanumeric).
• If you select 128bit in Hex format, you must enter 26 characters in the
following range (0~F, hexadecimal). If you select 128bit in ASCII format,
you must enter 13 characters in the following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z
Alphanumeric).
• If you select 256bit in Hex format, you must enter 58 characters in the
following (0~F, hexadecimal). If you select 256bit in ASCII format, you
must enter 29 characters in the following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z
Alphanumeric).
ꢀ Create with Passphrase: Entering a passphrase auto-creates a group of WEP
keys in the Key Settings fields. Simply input a phrase in the Passphrase dialog,
and you will see that the Key Settings fields are auto-generated from this phrase.
Entering the same phrase will always generate the same Key Settings. This is
an easy way to enter a WEP key
Note: After all the settings are completed, click Apply to save the setting.
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Advanced
The Advanced settings help you to adapt the Ultra Series Wireless PCI Adaptor
settings to various network parameters.
ꢀ Transmit Rate: You can choose one of the transmission rates as follows,
54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 22Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps,
9Mbps, 6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps, Fully Automatic and Turbo Mode.
In some specific wireless environments, the transmit rate can be set at up to
72Mbps for 802.11g; select the Turbo Mode function to enhance the transfer
rate of the wireless connection. The Fully Automatic and Turbo Mode will
auto-detect the appropriate linking transfer rate and fall back when the signal is
not sufficiently strong to maintain the higher rate.
ꢀ Power Saving: To set the Wireless PCI Adapter Power Saving mode, select
—Off“, —Normal“ or —Maximum“.
ꢀ Transmit Power: By selecting the Transmit Power, you can select the Radio
Frequency output power from Minimum, 12.5%, 25%, 50%,100% or Auto.
ꢀ Preamble Type: The usage of the preamble is to limit the packet size of the data
to transmit. It is recommended to choose the short preamble when the link
quality is bad, as it is more efficient in these situations. The Default is Auto
which alternates short and long preamble according to conditions.
ꢀ Authentication Mode:
Open System: If the same WEP key is used between the stations, the stations
don‘t need to be authenticated, leave setting as ”Auto‘.
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Shared Key: this enables use of a Shared Key between stations to provide for
maximum wireless security. Before entering this setting, ensure that all of the
workstations involved are able to support the Shared Key method that is
selected.
ꢀ Country Domain: This is the channel selection of each country regulatory
domain - select the country where you are using this wireless device. Note that
users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in
compliance with the regulatory standards of the country in which they are
situated.
ꢀ Fragment Threshold: Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432. It is
recommended to set a lower value when link quality is bad, so as to prevent
wasting time by resending a long packet that is lost.
ꢀ RTS/CTS Threshold: The RTS/CTS Threshold sets Collision Detection
parameters. Each station initiates the Send process by sending a RTS frame; the
receiver receives the RTS and responds with a CTS frame. The sending station
must receive a CTS frame before sending the data frame to avoid network data
collisions. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432; a shorter value is
recommended to prevent stations waiting too long to transmit data.
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Profile
The Profile section allows you to save values for all parameters or, by selecting a
previously defined profile, to retrieve a whole set of parameters. The fields in the
lower half of the Profile window summarise all of the settings
To create a profile: Type a name in the Profile Name field, click Save and click
Apply when a profile is done. You can click Delete if the profile is no longer used;
to activate other profile, choose a profile name in the Profile Name field and click
Activate.
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Network
The screen shows all the Wireless devices around your Wireless PCI Adapter. 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.
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Statistic
The Statistic section shows the real-time transmit and receive packet information
for the Wireless PCI Adapter.
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About
The About section shows the Device Name, Regulatory Domain, Driver Version,
Firmware Version, MAC Address and the Utility version.
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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
32-bit PCI 2.1, 2.2. Bus Master
Data Transfer Rate
Receiver Sensitivity
1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense)
54Mbps: Typical -72dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
802.11g : 13dBm typically
Transmit Rate
802.11b : 17dBm typically
Frequency Range
Modulation Schemes
Channels
2400 ~ 2497 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14)
DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM
1~13 channels (Australia)
Media Access Protocol
Security
CSMA/CA with ACK
64/128/256-bits WEP Encryption, WPA
LNK/ACT (Link/Activity status)
2 dBi Dipole Antenna
Diagnostic LED
Antenna
Physical and Environmental
Driver Support
Windows 98se, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP
Continuous Current
Consumption
480mA typ. for receive mode, 650mA typ. for transmit mode
Temperature
Humidity
Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -25° ~ 70° C
10% ~ 95% RH, no condensation
Dimensions
Certifications
133 x 121 x 21.6 mm (without antenna)
FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe,
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