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Alpha WCB-G03A1 Manual

802.11 b/g wireless cardbus

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1 General Information....................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ................................................................................ 1
1.2 WCB-G03H Appearance....................................................... 2
2 Wireless Basics ............................................................................. 1
3 Configuration ................................................................................. 1
4 WEP Glossary ................................................................................ 1
5 Technical Specifications............................................................... 3

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 General Information............... 1 1.1 Features ................1 1.2 WCB-G03H Appearance............2 2 Wireless Basics ................1 3 Configuration ................. 1 4 WEP Glossary ................1 5 Technical Specifications............... 3...
  • Page 2: General Information

    1 General Information WCB-G03H is a special 802.11g and 802.11b CardBus Card, which design to enable the wireless connection of MT841. WCB- G03H is based on Conexant Javelin chipset that complied with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standard from 2.412~2.462GHz, and it can be used to provide up to 54Mbps for IEEE 802.11g, or 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b to connect your wireless LAN.
  • Page 3: Wcb-G03H Appearance

    Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP for security Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point and ad- hoc network via peer-to-peer communication Integrated microstrip antenna One-piece PC Card design to fully support PC Card type II defined mechanical and environmental stress conditions Support WPA enhanced security Note:...
  • Page 4 The WCB-G03H Wireless Cardbus Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY. POWER ACTIVITY Figure 1-2 LDEs LED Activity What that means LEDs are flashing alternatively The WCB-G03H is searching for a wireless network connection. LEDs are flashing in unison The WCB-G03H has made a valid wireless network connection, and there is activity on the link.
  • Page 5: Wireless Basics

    2 Wireless Basics Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to the 802.11b and 802.11g standards, our wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 6 The advantages of Wireless LAN are many and varied and include: Mobility − Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs –...
  • Page 7 networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.
  • Page 8: Configuration

    3 Configuration Insert WCB-G03H into the slot of MT841, and then enter the web-based configuration of MT841. The layout of MT841 configuring page shown as below when you first log in. The left part of the page is wizard column, and you can enter the web page of configuration or management through the hyperlink in wizard column.
  • Page 9 Figure 3-4 Wireless Configuration The illustration of this page as below: SSID: The SSID identifies members of Service Set. If the SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID. Channel: The available channel for the MT841 is depending on the local regulatory environment.
  • Page 10 the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. If network Security is not used, click None, otherwise select WEP or WPA-PSK. WEP Key: The MT841 offers 64, 128, or 256-bit encryption with four keys available, select an encryption level from the drop-down menu on the right, and then enter the proper-length key.
  • Page 11: Wep Glossary

    4 WEP Glossary The following WEP parameters are be defined: Wireless Band − Select the environment you are configuring. Authentication − Select different authentication levels to manage the data transmission. Open System − Using an open system with WEP enabled means the access point and wireless stations encrypt only the data in each packet.
  • Page 12 Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. WEP − Wired Equivalent Privacy. You can select to [Enable] or [Disable] WEP.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    5 Technical Specifications Item Data IEEE 802.11b (up to 11 Mbps) Standard IEEE 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps and the turbo mode of 108Mbps (For USA)) Windows XP Supported Operating Windows 2000 Systems Windows ME Windows 98SE IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Data Rates IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b:...
  • Page 14 Item Data IEEE 802.11b: Transmitter Output Power Typical 18dBm at 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps IEEE 802.11g: +10 ~ 14dBm at 54Mbps +11 ~ 15dBm at 48Mbps +13 ~ 15dBm at 36Mbps +17 ~ 18dBm at 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps Integrated Printed-PCB antennas with dual diversity Antenna Type function...
  • Page 15 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 16 This 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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.