TRENDnet TEW-423PI User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-423PI User Manual

54mbps 802.11g wireless pci adapter
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Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than
the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example
mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety
standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be
restricted in some situations or environments for example:
·On board of airplanes, or
·In an explosive environment, or
·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas
industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for
authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of
the substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
ii

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  • Page 1 Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
  • Page 2 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may Export restrictions cause undesired operation of this device. This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement Commerce export license.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction..................1 Overview of this User’s Guide............1 Unpacking and Setup ................3 Unpacking ..................3 Setup ....................3 Hardware Installation................5 LED Indicator .................. 5 Check the installation............... 5 Software Installation ................7 Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation ..7 Wireless Utility Setting..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter. This manual helps to get familiar with the Wireless PCI Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With a Wireless (IEEE 802.11g) PCI Adapter, a computer or a station can communicate with another computer in a wireless way.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Setup

    UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless PCI Adapter. Unpacking Open the box of the Wireless PCI Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter One Driver &...
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) The LNK indicator indicates green when the Wireless PCI Adapter is connected to a network successfully. Otherwise the LNK indicator blinks green continuously whiles the Wireless PCI Adapter is scanning the wireless devices or transmitting data. Check the installation 1.
  • Page 7: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the utility. Wireless PCI Adapter After finish the installation, plugged in the Wireless PCI Adapter, the operating system will detect the “New Hardware”...
  • Page 8: Wireless Utility Setting

    Status The Status screen shows you the status of the PCI Adapter, it shows Wireless Utility Setting that where the device is connected to, the Network mode, the Channel, With the Wireless PCI Adapter utility, users can configure all the the transmit rate and the encryption mode.
  • Page 9 Configuration If the SSID parameter is “ANY”, it will detect the strongest signal of The Configuration function helps you to configure the Network and the wireless station. the Security. Channel: It shows radio channel numbers that used for Wireless LAN networking.
  • Page 10 Authentication Mode: Note: After all the settings are completed, click Apply to save the Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, setting. the stations don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm was set to default. Shared Key: with the same WEP key between the stations in WPA-PSK: WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access pre-shared key) is a this Authentication algorithm, this type will use packets with simpler version that does not support 802.1x and requires a separate...
  • Page 11 Advanced The Fully Automatic and Turbo Mode will automatically detect the The Advanced settings help you to control the PCI Adapter to adjust suitable linking transfer rate and auto fall back when the signal is not with wireless devices in certain environment. too strong to transmit data.
  • Page 12 Country Domain: Profile Each country has its own regulation of the wireless domain, at the The Profile section allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. Type a name in the Profile Country Domain Selection screen, select the correct country domain. Name field to create a profile, click Save and click Apply when a If you are not sure which domain to select, click on the drop down list profile is done.
  • Page 13 Network Statistic The Statistic section shows the real-time transmit and receive packets The screen shows all the Wireless devices around your Wireless PCI of the Wireless PCI Adapter. Adapter. The information of the wireless devices includes the SSID, MAC Address, Channels, Signal, the WEP type and the Network mode.
  • Page 14 About The About section shows the Device Name, Regulatory Domain, Driver Version, Firmware Version, MAC Address and the Utility version.
  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Interface 32-bit PCI 2.1, 2.2. Bus Master Data Transfer Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense) 54Mbps: Typical -72dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Receiver Sensitivity 11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    TEW-421PC – 3 Years Warranty TEW-423PI – 3 Years Warranty WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: TRENDWARE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, If a product does not operate as warranted above during the CUSTOMER’S...
  • Page 17: Technical Support

    EXTENT You can find the most recent driver/firmware/software ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDWARE ALSO EXCLUDES FOR and user documentations on the TRENDware website ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER http://www.trendnet.com. TRENDware provides FREE BASED CONTRACT TORT (INCLUDING technical support for all customers for the duration of...

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