Abit WLP-01 User Manual

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IEEE 802.11b/g PCI-E X1

54Mbps WLAN Card

WLP-01

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Page 1 IEEE 802.11b/g PCI-E X1 54Mbps WLAN Card WLP-01 User’s Manual...
Page 2 WLP-01 User’s Manual English Edition, December 2006 WLP-01...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.3 Setup Utility ................. 14 4.4 Ad-Hoc Mode ................16 5. Appendix ................19 5.1 Wireless LAN Channels..............19 5.2 Regulatory Information ..............20 5.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Statement ....20 5.2.2 European Notice..............21 5.2.3 NCC(DGT) Statement ............22 6. Contact Information ............23 WLP-01...
Page 4 Green data transmission (On Air) LED Operating System Compatibility Windows XP/server 2003/64bit XP Regulatory FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247), • ANSI C63.4-2003 CE EN 300 328 V1.6.1/EN 50371 • DGT LP0002 • Telec ARIB STD-T66 / RCR STD-33 • WLP-01...
Page 5: Introduction
To provide efficient security to your wireless computing, the WLP-01 employs hardware-based IEEE 802.11i encryption/decryption engine, including 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES, supporting Wi-Fi alliance WPA and WPA2 security. With these features and many more, abit WLP-01 connects you to the wireless computing world. WLP-01...
Page 6: Features
1.2 Features Easy Hardware Installation Simply plug the WLP-01 into a motherboard with PCI-E x1 slot, connect the antenna, and then install the driver and utilities. Now you may start wireless communication immediately. 54Mbps Wireless Speed With data transmission rate five times faster than IEEE 802.11b standards, the WLP-01 breaks the wireless transmission speed barrier, giving you faster-than-ever Internet connection and file sharing capabilities.
Page 7: Led & Antenna Port
1.3 LED & Antenna Port Mounted onboard the WLP-01 is a green LED for transmission status, and an antenna port to connect to the external antenna. LED Status Indication Power on, no data activity Power off, no wireless connection Fast Blinking...
Page 8: Choosing Wireless Network Mode
1.4.1 Ad-Hoc mode In the Ad-Hoc mode, the WLP-01 brings your computer to act as a server within its effective range and communicates directly with each other in the same LAN workgroup. Select this configuration when no Access Point is present in your wireless network.
Page 9: Infrastructure Mode
“hand-shake” is made between the new access point and the wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to another. • Wired to wireless LAN connectivity The access point establishes a bridge between wireless LAN and other wired counterparts. WLP-01...
Page 10: Software Access Point (Soft Ap)
1.4.3 Software Access Point (Soft AP) In the Soft AP mode, the WLP-01 acts as the wireless access point and provides local area network and Internet access for your wireless stations. Requirements of choosing Soft AP mode: 1. Windows XP/Server 2003 operating system.
Page 11: Hardware Installation
WLAN card itself.) onto the chassis’s rear I/O panel. Connect the cable-end from the external antenna to the antenna port on WLP-01 card. Place the antenna at an elevated spot. A wide and open position will help to increase the operating range.
Page 12: Operating Range
If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the “AUTORUN” file. The contents of the “Driver & Utility CD” packed with WLP-01 are subject to change without notice. Visit the abit website for driver/utilities updates.
Page 13: Network Connecting
2. Choose a wireless network in range, and then click [Connect] button to start connecting. 3. Wait while the Windows connects to the wireless network you choose. 4. You may need to type the network key if the network you choose requires. WLP-01...
Page 14 5. The wireless network you choose is now connected. 6. You may view the “Wireless Network Connection Status” by clicking item “Status” in the pop-up dialogue. WLP-01...
Page 15: Setup
4. Setup After finished installing the WLP-01 driver to your system, you are now ready setup its utility. Choose the most appropriate mode for your wireless network before proceeding. Refer to Section 1.4 “Choosing Wireless Network Mode” for details. ※...
Page 16: Setup Wizard
[Next] button to start creating. 2. Type in your SSID name, and/or specify a network key to your network. 3. Select the connection that connects directly to your network, and then click [Next] button to go on. WLP-01...
Page 17: Join An Existing Wireless Network
5. The network mode is switching to AP Mode, please wait. 6. Your network is in AP Mode. 4.2.2 Join an existing wireless network Please use Windows automatic network configuration to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network settings. WLP-01...
Page 18: Setup Utility
2. At the left column, you may click the icon to switch either to Access Point Mode or Station Mode. 3. The network mode is switching to AP Mode, please wait. 4. Or the network mode is switching to Station Mode, please wait. WLP-01...
Page 19 SSID, select the communication channel, and specify the network security. Click [Close] button to finish the setup. 6. At the left column, you may also click the icon to enable or disable the RF function (Radio On/Off). WLP-01...
Page 20: Ad-Hoc Mode
“Network Connection” icon in the “Control Panel”, or right-click the network icon located at the desktop shortcut, the pop-up dialogue appears. Click item “Open Network Connections”. 2. Double-click the “abit AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter” icon to enter its properties. WLP-01...
Page 21 3. Click the “Wireless Networks” tab. Check the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box. Click the [Advanced] button to enter the settings. 4. Check the “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only” box, and then click [Close] button to finish this advanced settings. WLP-01...
Page 22 5. Back to the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the [Add] button to establish your own network. 6. Type in your SSID name, decide your network security, and then click [OK] button to finish settings. 7. Your network is in Ad-Hoc Mode. WLP-01...
Page 23: Appendix
Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela 10 ~ 13 France, Jordan France Israel Israel 1~14 Japan1 MKK1+MKK 14 only Japan2 10~11 Spain Spain WLP-01...
Page 24: Regulatory Information
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. WLP-01...
Page 25: European Notice
CE Declaration of Conformity The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards. • EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002; EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 Radio • EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004) Safety & Health • EN 60950-1(2001); EN 50385(2002) WLP-01...
Page 26: Ncc(Dgt) Statement
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of abit products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol WLP-01...
Page 27: Contact Information
Universal ABIT (USA) Corporation 2901 Bayview Drive, Shanghai Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Universal ABIT (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Fax: 1-510-623-1092 FL 19 Xuhui Yuan BLOG NO.1089 Website: http://www.abit-usa.com ZhongShan s 2 RD, ShangHai 200030 The People's Republic of China Latin America: ventas@abit-usa.com...
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