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Introduction
The EAZIX EZWFDI01 is a wireless LAN adapter with PCI interface for Desktop computers. It conforms to
the IEEE 802.11g protocol and is backward-compatible with any installed 802.11b WLAN access point. It
operates at 2.4 GHz and provides data rates of up to 54 Mbps for today's high-bandwidth applications. The
EZWFDI01 Network Interface Card (NIC) is based on the Globespan Virata PRISM Lance chipset.
Features:
IEEE 802.11b/g compliant
PCI host interface
Frequency range: 2412 MHz to 2484 MHz
64-, 128-bit WEP encryptions
Data rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps
Modulation techniques: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM; DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Driver support for Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP

1 Installation Procedure

1.1
Installing the card into the host computer
1.1.1
Turn the host computer off, insert the WLAN card into the PCI slot, turn on the computer and start
the Windows operating system (Windows XP preferred).
1.2
Installing the software drivers
1.2.1
When Windows detects new hardware and asks for drivers, point to the directory where the
Globespan Virata (GSV) driver is located (SingleSource_Windows_Driver_Package_2.1.15.0)
and look for the appropriate driver.
1.2.2
Run setup.exe within the PRISM_Basic_Options_Package_1.0.9.83 folder to install the utility and
settings window.
1.2.3
Restart Windows.
2 Using the Settings window
2.1
The device should appear in the Device Manager list (Figure 2.1) when the card is inserted
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Eazix, Inc.
Unit 301 Plaz@ B, 6530 Northgate Avenue,
Filinvest Corporate City,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines 1700
EZWFDI01 User Manual
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved.
Document #:
R.EZWFDI01.HW13.01
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  • Page 1: Installation Procedure

    1 of 18 Introduction The EAZIX EZWFDI01 is a wireless LAN adapter with PCI interface for Desktop computers. It conforms to the IEEE 802.11g protocol and is backward-compatible with any installed 802.11b WLAN access point. It operates at 2.4 GHz and provides data rates of up to 54 Mbps for today’s high-bandwidth applications. The EZWFDI01 Network Interface Card (NIC) is based on the Globespan Virata PRISM Lance chipset.
  • Page 2 The device name in the Device Manager list may not exactly appear as in Figure 2.1. The number after PRISM 802.11a/g Adapter (3886) # depends on the association of the driver with the device. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 3 Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Network Connection Properties window (Figure 2.4) COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 4 (Network Connection icon -> Properties -> Wireless Networks tab) Figure 2.4 Double-click the GSV icon to open the WLAN settings window (Figure 2.5) COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 5 Click on the Status tab to display the connection status: State, Current Tx Rate, Current Channel, Tx and Rx Throughput, Link Quality and Signal Strength (Figure 2.5) COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 6 2.5.2 Select the Network Type: Access Point or Peer-to-Peer 2.5.3 Save the Profile for later use Figure 2.6 Configuration tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 7 Create encryption Keys, if needed 2.6.3 Select which WEP Key to use when trying to connect Figure 2.7 WEP tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 8 Select the Authentication Type 2.7.2 Select the Authentication Mode: Open, Shared, AutoSwitch 2.7.3 Tick Allow Mixed Cells, as needed Figure 2.8 Security tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 9 Select the Band Preference: Any, 2.4 GHz over 5, 5 GHz over 2.4 2.8.3 Select the IBSS Channel: Channels 1-11 (2.4 GHz), 36-165 (5 GHz) Figure 2.9 Bands tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 10 Click on the Domain tab (Figure 2.10) 2.9.1 Select the 802.11d support: None, Strict, Flexible 2.9.2 Choose the Countries/Domains Figure 2.10 Domain tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 11 2.10 Click on the About tab to display the details of the Network Driver, Configuration Utility and NIC Firmware (Figure 2.11) Figure 2.11 About tab COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 12 3.1.10 Click on the WEP tab if the network requires authentication. Select the Encryption type. Type in the WEP key(s). Choose which key to use. 3.1.11 Click Apply or OK COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 13 Choose the “Any available network (access point preferred)” or the “Access Point (infrastructure) networks only” option (Figure 3.5). 3.2.7 Press Close COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 14 Fill out the Network Name (SSID) and check the appropriate options (Figure 3.6). Type the Network Key, if required 3.2.10 Click OK 3.2.11 Add as many Access Points as applicable COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 15 3.2.16 Type the Network Key, if necessary 3.2.17 Press Connect Note: Click on the Advanced button to go to the Wireless Networks tab directly. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 16 If the Network Connection icon is not blinking (Figure 3.9), then a connection exists but there is a problem in authentication (wrong WEP key, if it is required). Figure 3.9 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    1 dBi rated gain Operating Voltage 3.3 Vdc (PCI slot of host computer) Interface PCI-32 Device Driver Support Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Copyright © 2004 Eazix, Inc. All rights reserved. Uncontrolled and unofficial unless directly viewed from Eazix eDMS...