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  • Page 1 CWP-854 Wireless-G PCI Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Introduction....................6 1.1. About CWP-854......................6 1.2. Main Features......................6 1.3. Getting to Know CWP-854 ..................7 Chapter 2. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware ......8 2.1. Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP........8 2.2. Driver Installation for Windows Vista ..............10 2.3.
  • Page 4 List of Figures Figure 1-1 The Panel........................7 Figure 2-1 AutoPlay Menu......................8 Figure 2-2 Setup: License Agreement ..................8 Figure 2-3 Setup: Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi ............9 Figure 2-4 Setup: Setup Status .....................9 Figure 2-5 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN2000 / 2003 / XP)........10 Figure 2-6 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN98 / ME) ..........
  • Page 5 List of Figures Table 1-1 The Panel ........................7 Table 2-1 Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi................9 Table 3-1 Profile ........................... 18 Table 3-2 Configuration....................... 20 Table 3-3 Authentication: Open or Shared................22 Table 3-4 Authentication: LEAP ....................24 Table 3-5 Authentication: WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK ..........25 Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication.............

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. About CWP-854 The Wireless-G PCI Adapter can be installed in most desktops and provides true flexibility by allowing the computer to be positioned almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Using the wireless PCI adapter, you don't have to worry about drilling holes in your walls and climbing through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Cwp-854

    1.3. Getting to Know CWP-854 This section describes the panel of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. The LEDs are located on the bracket of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 1-1 The Panel Table 1-1 The Panel A B E L O L O R...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility And Hardware

    Run. In the drop-down box type D:\ AUTORUN.EXE (where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). Alternately, double-click My Computer and double-click on the CD drive icon. Click on CWP-854 to install driver/utility for your Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 2-1 AutoPlay Menu After reading through the License Agreement, please click Yes to continue.

  • Page 9: Figure 2-3 Setup: Choose Configuration Txburst Or Wifi

    Next > to continue. Figure 2-3 Setup: Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi Table 2-1 Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi P T I O N E S C R I P T I O N Optimize for WiFi mode The Tx BURST and TCP Window Size features will be disabled.

  • Page 10: Driver Installation For Windows Vista

    Figure 2-5 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN2000 / 2003 / XP) In Windows 98SE and ME, please select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation. The system will restart automatically. Figure 2-6 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN98 / ME) 2.2.

  • Page 11: Figure 2-7 Autoplay Confirm Window (Vista)

    There will be a Vista AutoPlay Confirm Window. Click Run AUTORUN.EXE icon. Figure 2-7 AutoPlay Confirm Window (Vista) Click on CWP-854 to install driver/utility for your Wireless-G USB Dongle. Figure 2-8 AutoPlay Menu (Vista) After reading through the License Agreement, please click Yes to continue.

  • Page 12: Figure 2-10 Setup: Setup Status (Vista)

    The driver will be installed to your computer. The Setup Status screen will be displayed. Figure 2-10 Setup: Setup Status (Vista) There will be a plug-in message screen. Please insert the Wireless-G USB Dongle into the USB port at this moment. Figure 2-11 Setup: plug-in message (Vista) Click Ask me again later when the Found New Hardware window appears.

  • Page 13: 2.3. Insert The Wireless-G Pci Adapter

    Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-13 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (Vista) 2.3. Insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter To insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter into a desktop computer, please follow the steps below: Turn off your computer. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with computer manufacturer for instructions.
  • Page 14 a mounting screw and close the case. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna connector. Power on your desktop PC. Microsoft Windows will automatically detect and complete the Wireless-G PCI Adapter installation. Note: In Windows ME and 98SE, following the hardware installation Windows will ask to restart the computer, just click Yes to restart.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Using The Configuration Utility For 98Se/Me/2000/2003/Xp/Vista

    Chapter 3. Using the Configuration Utility for 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista 3.1. Overview The wireless Configuration Utility can be used to check link information, search for available wireless networks, or to create profiles that hold different configuration settings. 3.2. Access the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon will appear in your system tray.

  • Page 16: Figure 3-3 Wireless Zero Configuration: Select Wireless Zero Configuration

    The Computer Management window comes up. Select Services from the Services and Applications menu. Scroll down to locate Wireless Zero Configuration service. Figure 3-3 Wireless Zero Configuration: Select Wireless Zero Configuration B. Double Click on Wireless Zero Configuration to go into its properties. For Startup type, choose Disable to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration then click Apply and OK to make the changes effective.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know The Utility

    3.3. Getting to Know the Utility 3.3.1. Profile The Profile can keep your favorite wireless settings among your home, office and other public hotspots. You may save multiple profiles and activate the correct one at your preference. Figure 3-5 Utility – Profile...

  • Page 18: Table 3-1 Profile

    Table 3-1 Profile A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Profile Name Connection profile name. There is a connection icon standing for the connection status, : Indicate connection is successful on currently activated profile. : Indicate connection fails on currently activated profile.

  • Page 19: Figure 3-6 Add Profile: Configuration

    3.3.1.1. Create a New Profile Click the Add button on the Profile screen to create a new profile. (A) Add Profile: Configuration Fill the Profile Name and SSID for this new profile. Figure 3-6 Add Profile: Configuration...

  • Page 20: Table 3-2 Configuration

    Table 3-2 Configuration A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Profile Name Enter the profile name that you want. SSID User can key in the intended SSID name or use pull down menu to select from available wireless network.

  • Page 21: Figure 3-7 Add Profile: Authentication And Security: Open Or Shared Key

    (B) Add Profile: Authentication and Security Enter the authentication and security information here. Figure 3-7 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: Open or Shared Key...

  • Page 22: Table 3-3 Authentication: Open Or Shared

    Table 3-3 Authentication: Open or Shared A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Authentication Type Under Open System authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. Under Shared Key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.

  • Page 23: Figure 3-8 Add Profile: Authentication And Security: Leap

    Figure 3-8 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: LEAP...

  • Page 24: Figure 3-9 Add Profile: Authentication And Security: Wpa/ Wpa-Psk/ Wpa2/ Wpa-Psk

    Table 3-4 Authentication: LEAP A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Light Extensible Authentication Protocol. It is an EAP authentication type Authentication Type used primarily in Cisco Aironet WLANs. It encrypts data transmissions using dynamically generated WEP keys, and supports mutual authentication.

  • Page 25: Figure 3-10 Add Profile: Authentication And Security: 802.1X Setting: Certification

    Table 3-5 Authentication: WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Select WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 or WPA-PSK Authentication Type Encryption Specify an encryption method to use. Select TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) that uses a stronger encryption algorithm and protects against hackers with MIC (Message Integrity Check).

  • Page 26: Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1X Setting: Ceritication

    Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication A B E L E S C R I P T I O N PEAP: Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol. PEAP transports Authentication Type authentication data by using tunneling between PEAP clients and an authentication server. PEAP can authenticate wireless LAN clients using only server-side certificates, thus simplifying the implementation and administration of a secure wireless LAN.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-11 Add Profile: Authentication And Security: 802.1X Setting: Ca Server

    Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Session Resumption User can choose Disabled, Reauthenticate, Roaming, SameSsid or Always. Identity Enter the Identity for server Password Enter the Password for server Use Client Certificate Enable the client certificate for server authentication.

  • Page 28: Link Status

    Table 3-7 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: CA Server A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Enable the certificate feature Use certificate chain Choose to use server that is the issuer of certificates. Certificate issuer It must be in the server certificate chain between the server Allow intermidiate certificate and the server specified in the certificate issuer field.

  • Page 29: Site Survey

    The Link Status provides the link information of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 3-12 Utility - Link Status Table 3-8 Link Status A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Displays current connection status. If no connection, it will show Status Disconnected.

  • Page 30: Figure 3-13 Utility - Site Survey

    The site survey page displays a list of all Infrastructure and Ad-hoc wireless networks available for connection. Figure 3-13 Utility – Site Survey Table 3-9 Site Survey...
  • Page 31 A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. SSID Basic Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID Signal Strength status. Signal The channel used by Wireless Network. Channel Encryption type.

  • Page 32: Statistics

    3.3.4. Statistics The Statistics screen provides information about the Transmit and Receive Statistics. You can reset counters if you need, otherwise click OK. Figure 3-14 Utility – Statistics Table 3-10 Statistics A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Displays current transmit frame information Transmit Statistics Displays current receive frame information.

  • Page 33: Advanced

    3.3.5. Advanced The Advanced screen shows settings for Wireless Mode, Ad-hoc wireless mode, TX BURST, B/G Protection, Tx Rate and RF On/Off. Figure 3-15 Utility – Advanced...

  • Page 34: Table 3-11 Advanced

    Table 3-11 Advanced A B E L E S C R I P T I O N 802.11 B only: allows to connect to the 802.11b wireless stations only. Wireless mode 802.11 B/G mix: allows to connect to the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless stations.

  • Page 35: About

    3.3.6. About The About screen shows release dates as well as driver/utility versions and the MAC/IP address of the card. Figure 3-16 Utility - Link About...

  • Page 36: Appendix 1. Troubleshooting

    Appendix 1. Troubleshooting R O B L E M O R R E C T I V E C T I O N None of the LEDs turn on when I Make sure you have turned on your computer insert the WLAN card. Make sure you have installed the correct utility and driver for your WLAN card.

  • Page 37: Appendix 2. Planning Your Wireless Network

    Appendix 2. Planning Your Wireless Network A2-1 Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.

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