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3Com WL-549 User Manual

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3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter
Model:WL-549
Brand :3Com
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Model:WL-549 Brand :3Com Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Encarta, MSN, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)......14 3.3.2 WPA/WPA2: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)....16 Appendix A: Troubleshooting................20 Appendix B: Regulatory Notices ..............21 Appendix C: Product Specifications ............. 26 Index......................28 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 4 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Table of Figures Figure 1: Antenna Attachment......................7 Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon..................... 8 Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ............... 9 Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..............10 Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless ....................10 Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Welcome! Your HP PC includes a 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter. This device allows you to establish a wireless network using your HP PC as a Wireless Client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running.

  • Page 6: Supported Security

    In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion key features are enabled on Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration : • WPA/WPA2 personal security • WEP encryption Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device . 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 7: Antenna Attachment

    1. Screw the antenna connector (A) to the antenna jack (B) located on the back of the HP PC. Figure 1: Antenna Attachment 2. Place the HP PC on a table or place the antenna in an elevated and open area to achieve the best wireless performance. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 8: Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration

    Network icons in the system tray. Choose the one for Wireless Network Connection as shown. Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon 2. Select View Available Wireless Networks and the Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 9: Setting The Network Key Automatically

    Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box 3. Select the Wireless Network of your choice by clicking on its name and the entire block will become highlighted. 4. Select Connect in the lower right corner. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 10: Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box

    The Network Key will accept any of these as it supports both WEP and WPA/WPA2. 7. Select Connect. The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears as you are being connected. Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 11: Setting The Network Key Manually

    • Network name (SSID) • Security WPA-PSK Key OR Security WEP Key The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears when you have launched Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration: 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 12: Figure 7: Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box

    Your network will become highlighted as shown in figure 7. 2. Select Change advanced settings found on the left side of the dialog box. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 13: Figure 9: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Dialog Box

    You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. For instructions on how to set WEP security refer to Section 3.3.1. For instructions on how to set WPA/WPA2 security refer to Section 3.3.2. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 14: Wep: Setting The Network Key (Network Security)

    • Select the Wireless Networks tab as shown in figure 10 below. Figure 10: Manually adding a Wireless Network 2. Select Add under the Preferred networks selection box. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 15: Figure 11: Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box

    8. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box. 9. Select OK. You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box and are able to verify your connection. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 16: Wpa/Wpa2: Setting The Network Key (Network Security)

    Select Change advanced settings on the left side of the dialog box. • The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. • Select the Wireless Networks tab as shown in figure 12 below. Figure 12: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 17: Figure 13: Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box

    7. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box. 8. Select OK. You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box and are able to verify your connection. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 18 0 – 9 and A – F. An address that identifies devices on a IP Address • TCP/IP network (eg; 192.168.0.2). A company that provides access to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) • internet. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 19 WPA2 is the next generation of Wi-Fi WPA2 • security. Wi-Fi Alliance's interoperable implementation ratified IEEE 802.11i standard. (Advanced Encryption Standard). See WPA Personal AES • WPA/WPA2. (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). See WPA Personal TKIP • WPA/WPA2. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 20: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless Router or Access Point. I am having difficulty with my VPN • Check your VPN server for related connection. problems. Internet Gaming issues • For assistance with internet gaming issues please refer to Microsoft’s internet gaming site. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 21: Appendix B: Regulatory Notices

    We declare that WN5301A(FCC ID:PPQ-WN5301A) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by O9C-WL549 dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. specified firmware controlled in USA. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 22 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter European Notices EC Conformance Declaration This device compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment...
  • Page 23 Šiuo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Lithuanian Šiuo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 24 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 0.597dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of IndustryCanada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 25: Appendix C: Product Specifications

    120 x 40.0 x 3.60mm (4.72 x 1.57 x 0.14 in.) Antenna External Antenna LED Indicator Power / Link(Green): Blink: Radio on and scanning, On: Link established ACT(Green): Blink: Data transmitting Host Interface PCI specification v.2.3 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 26 Antenna Type External Antenna Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz Polarization Vertical Connector Reverse SMA Connector Gain 802.11b/g: 802.11b/g: Dipole antenna w/o cable: 2 dBi Dipole antenna with cable:0.597dBi Dipole antenna with cable: 0.597dBi Radiation Omni-directional 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...

  • Page 27: Index

    Wireless Network..................1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 WLAN ......................1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 WPA/WPA2..........................6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20 WPA-PSK ...................................11, 17 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter...
  • Page 28 NCC 警語 警語: : : : 警語 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機， ， ， ， 非經許可 非經許可， ， ， ， 公司 公司、 、 、 、 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 、 、 、 加 加 加 加 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 非經許可 非經許可 公司 公司 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能...

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