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- Page 1 Installation and User’s Manual PENTAGRAM horNET Wi-Fi PCI 11g (P6121-L2) Wi-Fi USB 11g (P6122-09) Wi-Fi PCMCIA 11g (P6123-09) The latest versions of manual, drivers and applications are available on www.pentagram.eu 2007-06-20...
- Page 2 NOTE! Any information and technical data are subject to change without prior notification and/or indication in this manual. © 2007 PENTAGRAM All rights reserved; copying and reproduction is strictly forbidden.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 INDEX INTRODUCTION ....................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS................... 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN..................5 DESIGNING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK............6 CARDBUS ADAPTER ..................6 PCI ADAPTER ....................6 USB ADAPTER....................7 INSTALL WIRELESS ADAPTER................7 INSTALL DRIVER AND UTILITY ..............7 INSTALL ADAPTER.................. -
Page 5: Introduction
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Introduction The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. -
Page 6: Designing Your Wireless Network
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Designing Your Wireless Network The wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. -
Page 7: Usb Adapter
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 USB adapter The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following. LNK/ACT ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection • LNK/ACT Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. - Page 8 P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done. • Now turn off your PC or notebook •...
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Page 9: Install Adapter
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Install Adapter Cardbus Adapter Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. • Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot. - Page 10 P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button. The driver will be installed automatically. USB Adapter Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
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Page 11: Configuration Your Wireless Adapter
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Configuration your wireless adapter The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen will appear automatically. • Click the Site Survey tab then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless • networks. To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click •... -
Page 12: Using The Wireless Client Configuration Utility
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. You can double- click the icon on your system desktop start it. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>Wireless Client Configuration Utility>WirelessCfg. -
Page 13: Site Survey
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Associate button. -
Page 14: Admin
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles. To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that appears, direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button. -
Page 15: Profile Manager
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Profile Manager On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile. When the Network Info screen appears, enter a Name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point. - Page 16 P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 If you choose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the Wireless Mode from the drop-down menu. Then, select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop-down menu. Click the Next button. If you choose Infrastructure Mode, click the Next button.
- Page 17 P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 The Protocol screen will appear. Select Do not change settings, then, click Next button. The Complete Screen will appear. Click Finish button. You have successfully created a connection profile.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter does not work properly. -
Page 19: Specifications
P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Modulation: 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI... - Page 20 P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 NOTES...