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Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Die Konformitätserklärung kann auf folgender website eingesehen werden: http://www.msi-computer.de/support/dl_man.php Hereby, Micro Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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- open computer systems, etc. - Microwave oven, etc, Communication (exchange data) is dependent on the software of the WLAN or Bluetooth devices. ® MSI Technology GmbH Hanauer Landstraίe 306 60314 Frankfurt Telefon: +49 (0)69 40893-0 Telefax: +49 (0)69 40893-202...
FCC Caution 1. 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.
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.
Introduction >>> 1.1 MSI PC54G3 Wireless 11g PCI Card The MSI PC54G3 Wireless 11g PCI Card (hereafter called PC54G3), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
>>> 1.2 How PC54G3 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 communications session.
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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. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing.
>>> 1.3 Specifications Network Standard Frequency Band Interface Antenna Data Rate Media Access Protocol Channel Transmission Modulation Network Architecture IEEE 802.11b/g 2.400-2.4835GHz Compliant with the 32-bit PCI v2.2 and above Dipole IEEE802.11g (auto-fallback): - OF DM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps IEEE 802.11b (auto-Fallback): - CCK: 11, 5.5 Mbps - DQPSK: 2 Mbps...
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Temperature Operating Storage Humidty Power Consumption Operating Voltage Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Range Security Operating System Certification Dimension Weight C to 70 C to 100 10% - 90% (non-condensing) 802.11g (54Mbps) 330mA@3.3v in continue Tx 250mA@3.3v in continue Rx 150mA@3.3V in Standby mode 802.11b(11Mbps) 340mA@3.3V in continue Tx 230mA@3.3V in continue Rx...
>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the PC54G3, your PC should meet the follow- ing items: - One desktop PC with an available PCI slot. - Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/XP 64-bit operating system. ® - Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities.
>>> 1.6 Product View Wireless 11g PCI Card PC54G3 External Antenna Antenna Connector Connecting the external antenna. PWR LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by: ON - Power inputted OFF - No power LNK/ACT LED - GREEN, indicating the networking status by:...
NOTE: TURN OFF your system and disconnect the power cable before installing the PC54G3. Put the PC54G3 directly over the PCI slot and press it into the ST EP slot firmly. DO NOT hold the PC54G3 on the golden finger while installing;...
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Replace the computer cover after securing the PC54G3 with a ST EP bracket screw. Connect the external antenna to the connector on the PC54G3’s ST EP bracket. If your are not skilled at installing the PCI adapter, please ask the vendor or an experienced technician for help.
Setup CD to copy files during the installation. Please NOTE that the PC54G3 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.
>>> 3.1 Software Setup After installing the Wireless PCI Card to your computer and then turning on the computer, the operating system will detect a new device and start the configuraton automatically. Please CANCEL the pop-up window from Found New Hardare Wiz- ard to install necessary driver and utility from the InstallShield Wizard of your Software CD.
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The program will copy the necessary files to the system. The ST EP progress indicator shall show the installing status. Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSI Wire- ST EP less LAN icon will appear in the status area.
Wireless Network Utility After installing the driver, MSI PC54G3 provides a convenient and powerful utility that allows you to set up, configure, and know your networking status easily and clearly. >>> 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 The MSI Wireless LAN icon - Not connected to the network.
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Utility to the Windows XP Wireless Utility at your reference. Switch to AP Mode If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software AP function, you shall see this item under the sub-menu, which allows you to user MSI wireless adapter as a virtural access point. Exit Close the program.
Properties to bring up following dialogue windows. Click Wireless Network and uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings, then click OK. Uncheck this option Now you can use the MSI Wireless Utility to configure your ST EP wireless network settings. Click...
>>> 4.2 Networking Since the PC54G3 is installed in your computer, you have to configure the settings for communication to start working in your network environment. 4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode Infrastructure mode allows your computer to communicate with the other computers in the network through an Access Point.
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In the tab of Site Survey, select the network you want, and ST EP then click Connect. You also can click Rescan to search the available Access Point in the network again. Select If the Access Point selected to connect has been connected and ST EP had set up the Authentication and Security, you need to have the WPA Pre-shared Key or WEP Key beforehand from the...
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Please refer to page 19 for more detail configuration regarding ST EP Add to Profile selection. Advanced network settings: Click the Advanced in the MSI Wireless Utility window to set ST EP advanced network settings. Wireless mode: Select wireless mode. 802.11 B/G mix, 802.
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Radio Off: Indicate to turn off radio. Apply: Apply the above changes. Add Profile to keep your favorite wireless settings: Click the Profile in the MSI Wireless Utility window to select ST EP Add or click Add to Profile after you select one of available Access Point under Site Survey window to configure your favorite wireless settings.
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After click Add to bring up the Configuration dialogue ST EP window as below. Profile Name: User chose name for this profile. SSID: User can key in the intended SSID name or use pull . Power Save Mode: Choose from CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) or Power Saving Mode.
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Preamble: There are three types, Auto, Long and Short are supported. Ad hoc wireless mode: There are five types. 802.11B only, 802.11 B/G mix, and 802.11G only modes are supported. I. RTS Threshold: User can adjust the RTS threshold number by sliding the bar or key in the value directly II.
- All the computers connected should be set to Ad-hoc mode. - The computers have the same SSID (network name) setting. To build the Ad-hoc network: Click the MSI Wireless LAN icon to bring up the ST EP Wireless Network Connection window. Then, click Profile tab. Click Add.
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Check Network Type option and select Ad-hoc mode to enable ST EP the Ad-hoc mode. Select Click Authentication and Security to setup Authentication ST EP Type, Encrypation and WPA Pre-shared Key. Set the SSID Set the configuration for your needs.
>>> 4.3 Link Status Link Status Link Status tab displays the detailed information regarding current connection. Status: Current connection status. If no connection, if will show Disconnected. Otherwise, the SSID and BSSID will show here. Extra Info: Display link status and current channel in use. Link Speed: Show current transmit rate and receive rate.
>>> 4.4 Statistics Statistics Statistics tab displays the detailed counter information based on 802.11 MIB counters. This tab translates MIB counters into an easier format for users to understand. Transmit Statistics: a. Frames Transmitted Successfully: Frames successfully sent. b. Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry: Frames successfully sent without any retry.
>>> 4.5 About About tab contains the wireless card and driver version information. Connect to MSI website:MSI Technology, Corp. Display Configuration Utility, drivers, and EEPROM version. Display Wireless NIC MAC address.
MSI Software AP Setup A new way to build your wireless network! The MSI Software AP brings a variety of innovations to home networking and small business users that enhance ease-of-use, set and cost effective. With this powerful utility, our computer that installed with the...
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To enable the Software AP, right-click the MSI Wireless LAN icon, and select “Switch to AP mode”. The MSI Wireless LAN icon shall change to MSI Software AP icon. Select Setting the SSID ST EP SSID (Service Set Indentifier) is the name designated for a spe- cific wireless local area network ( WLAN).
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Setting the Authentication and Encryption ST EP Click the button Auth vs. Security to select the Authentication Type, Encryption Type, and setup the WPA Pre-shared key. If you select Open as your Authentication type, WEP as Encryption type, you have to setup the WEP Key for your needs, click OK here.
Networking Basics This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to net- work and some basic outline of networking basics, including shar- ing files, printing from a computer on the network, or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection. >>>...
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Under Windows 2000/XP Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears to show the current network settings of the system.
>>>6.2 Computer Identification Please verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name, if you had previously given your Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP computers names. Under Windows 98SE/ME Enter a name for your computer (less than 15 characters without space. Your computer will belong to this workgroup.
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Under Windows 2000/XP Right-click My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, and click Properties from the shortcut menu. Right-click The System Properties window appears; choose Computer Name tab. Enter some information for reference. Your computer’s name. Your computer will belong to this workgroup.
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To rename the computer and join a workgroup/ domain, click Change. The Computer Name Changes window appears as below. Enter a Computer Name, select Workgroup and enter the name of your workgroup. Please NOTE that each computer’s name must be unique on a particular network to avoid confusion.
>>> 6.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address When the drivers are installed, the default setting here is set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If you want to change the settings, please follow the steps below: Under Windows 98SE/ME Go to Start ->...
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Check this 4.a Configuring a dynamic IP address Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask Click OK. Then, click Yes when prompted to reboot the computer. Check this 4.b Configuring a fixed IP address...
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Control Panel window. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window. Right-click the IEEE802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu. When the Wireless Network Connection Proper- ties window appears, choose General tab and select...
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Check this 5.a Configuring a dynamic IP address Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask 5.b Configuring a fixed IP address Click OK to complete the configuration.
>>> 6.4 Checking TCP/IP Address Under Windows 98SE/ME Go to Start -> Run... Type winipcfg Type here. The IP Configuration screen will appear, click More Info to bring up a screen containing detail information of your wireless network adapter. Check the configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway are correct.
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Under Windows 2000/XP Go to Start -> Run... Type Type here. A DOS prompt window appears. Type and press [Enter] to display IP information. in the Open box and click OK. Your Wireless LAN adapter model Check the configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway are correct.
>>> 6.5 Checking Connection by Pinging Go to Start -> Run... Type (Windows 2000/XP) in the Open box and click OK. A DOS prompt window appears. Type 59.147.160 address of the Gateway in this case, and press [Enter]. You will get reply if the pinging is successful.
>>> 6.6 Sharing Files You may now open and save files on other computers once your computers are connected together on a network. You will also be able to specify particular folders or disk drives to share and even password to protect them. Please verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name, if you had previ- ously given your Windows names.
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Select the I want to be able to give others access to my files option, and click OK. Check this Click OK in the Network dialog box. Provide the Windows Setup CD or direct the path to the proper location of the installation files if prompted.
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Select the Share As option to set the parameters for sharing this particular disk drive or folder. Share Name This is used to identify the disk drive or folder you are sharing to other computers in the network, which can be helpful as more resources in your network for others.
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Password This option allows you to apply a level of security to your shared disk drive and folder. Any other computer (user) will be asked to enter the password you set here before accessing the disk drive or folder. Two passwords are used to give two levels of security (or access) to others in the network using the Depends on Password setting.
2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If you’re using this MSI PC54G3 Wirelss 11g PCI Card, the icon in the system tray should look like the one below.
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3. The exact screen shall vary depending on the model of wireless card you have at hand; however, any of the utilities shall have a list of ”Site Surveys” or “ Available Networks”. Site Surveys” or “ Available Networks” are available wireless networks you are able to connect to. Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility? If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, one of the possible reasons might be system is running other applications that...
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In order to determine if wireless issues are related to distance range, moving computer for the moment is highly suggested. Usually 5 to 10 feet from the wireless router (or access ppoint) is recommended if possible. Please contact us for technical suport if issues persist even at a close range.
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Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray and which one am I supposed to use? There are several features and advantages from using the Ralink wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We do offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagosis, to name a few.
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Confirm the card should fit into the slot you have choosen. Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up. If there are cables and other connections in the way, try to pick the PCI slot that has the least obstructions to the correct the positioning of the antenna.
Lietuvių Šiuo dokumentu Micro Star International CO., LTD, MSI pareiškia, kad šis prietaisas atitinka pagrindinius 1999/5/EB direktyvos reikalavimus ir kitas atitinkamas sąlygas. Atitinkamą Atitikimo pažymėjimą galima rasti internete adresu: IEEE 802.11b/g ir Bluetooth 2.4 GHz veikimas Europa: dažniai: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz Prancūzija: dažniai: 2.4465–...
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