FCC Caution The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
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MP11B2 (MS-6827) - Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 (MS-6827) Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card (hereafter called MP11B2), compliant with IEEE802.11b, is a high- efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data transfer rate can be auto-negotiated to 1, 2, 5.5Mbps or up to 11Mbps, and is...
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Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide >>> 1.2 How MP11B2 Works Ad-hoc Mode An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug- in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communica- tions session.
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Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide Infrastructure Mode The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization.
Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide >>> 1.3 Specifications Hardware Specifications Compliant Standards IEEE802.11b Bus and Connector Types 32-bit 3.3V Type IIIA 124-pin Golden Finger Security Mechanism Hardware-based WEP Privacy Operational Environment Operational Temperature: 0~55 Humidity: 10~90% (Non-Condensing) Weight and Dimension Weight:12g Dimension: 50.8 x 59.6 x 4.9mm...
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Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide Frequency, Bandwidth, and Channels 2.4~2.4835GHz Frequency Band 11 Channels Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels 25MHz Bandwidth Per Channel Transmitter Output Power Output Power: 17±1dBm Wireless Coverage Indoor: Up to 100m Outdoor: Up to 500m Receiving Sensitivity ≤...
Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide >>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the MP11B2, your PC should meet the following: - Desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot. - Windows ® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. - Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing the driver and utilities.
Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide >>> 1.6 Product View External antenna connectors (J1: Aux, J2: Main) Connect to external antennas for enhanced data transmission and reception. The external antennas are well designed on the desktop or notebook computers.
Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you with the basic instal- lation for the MP11B2, including how to install and remove the MiniPCI card. The instruction below is suitable for most computers with MiniPCI slot. For more information about the MiniPCI module, please refer to your compu- ter’s manual.
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Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card MP11B2 User’s Guide >>> 2.2 Removing the MP11B2 Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP11B2 installed. Press the retaining clips outwards, and the card should bound upwards slightly after being released from the slot. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
Setup CD to copy files during the installation. Please NOTE that the MP11B2 should be installed into your computer before installing the driver and utility. Then, the operating system will detect a new device and start to configure the new device.
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If you use Windows 98SE/ME, you may be asked to insert the Windows Setup CD during the installation. Please insert the Setup CD by the on-screen instruction to continue the installation. Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSI Step 4. Wireless LAN icon* will appear in the status area.
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