1.1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing AZiO AWD154B-802.11g wireless PCI adapter. AWD154B connects you with 802.11g networks at up to 54Mbps. And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all network protocols: b/g/n products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country.
Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard. Slide AWD154B into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to...
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AWD154B User Manual Insert Installation CD to your CD-ROM drive. Browse CD and double-click Setup.exe in Driver folder to execute it. The wizard will run and install all necessary files to your computer automatically. Click Next to accept the Agreement. Or click Cancel to cancel the installation.
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AWD154B User Manual Select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool or Ralink Configuration Tool (for advanced features) then click Next. a. It’s recommended to select Ralink Configuration Tool, for older operating systems which provides it full access to all current security protocols.
Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool. 3.1 Station Mode Station Mode is the default access mode for AWD154B. In this mode, AWD154B serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to access the Internet. Double-click the tray icon to launch the configuration utility.
System Configuration Power Save Mode: a. CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) – AWD154B will stay power-ON as long as the computer is connected to a power outlet. b. PSM (Power Saving Mode) – AWD154B will hibernate when the computer...
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AWD154B User Manual Network Type: a. Infrastructure – A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required. b. Ad-hoc – Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required. TX Power: Amount of transmit power used by the radio transceiver to send out signal.
AWD154B User Manual 3.1.2 Network Under Network tab, you will know information of all surrounding wireless networks from the last scan. Click Rescan to update and refresh. 3.1.3 Link Status Link status page shows detail information about the current connection.
AWD154B User Manual 3.1.4 Advanced The Advanced tab shows Advance function of UI Enable Tx Burst: Ralink’s proprietary frame burst mode. Suggest using with an Access Point that has the same technology. Enable TCP Window Size: Check this box and the configuration utility will ...
AWD154B User Manual 3.1.6 WMM WMM Enable: Enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media WMM - Power Save Enable: Enable WMM Power Save Direct Link Setup Enable: Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup). This function will greatly improve the data transfer rate between WMM-enabled wireless devices.
WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. PIN: Enter the Pin code and click PIN to automatically connect AWD154B with wireless devices around. PBC: Click PBC to complete auto-check and connections between AWD154B ...
AWD154B User Manual 3.1.8 SSO SSO (Backup Exec for Windows servers SAN Shared Storage Option) is a strong LAN-free backup solution. 3.1.9 CCX Enable CCX(Cisco Compatible eXtensions): Enable Radio Measurement: channel measures every 0~1023 milliseconds...
AWD154B User Manual 3.2 AP Mode AWD154B also can serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the network. Right-click the tray icon and select Switch to AP Mode.
AWD154B User Manual Note: 1. The Hex characters include 0~9 numbers and a~f letters. 2. ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters. 3.2.2 Access Control Choose Access Control tab to start MAC control. Access control includes Allow All and Reject All. After editing the MAC address access list, only the MAC in the...
AP. 3.2.4 Switch to Working Station mode In the Soft AP mode, right-click the icon in the system tray and choose Switch to Station Mode, then AWD154B is switching to working station mode with an interface of working station.
AWD154B User Manual 3.3 Use Zero Configuration Windows XP and Vista has a built-in wireless network configuration utility “Windows Zero Configuration” (WZC). It is a built in service to configure your wireless clients from Windows 1. Start using WZC, right click the tray icon and select Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility.
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AWD154B User Manual 4. To configure the wireless connect properties, please right click the wireless icon in the system tray and choose Status to open the page Wireless Network Connection Status. 5. Click Properties button in General page and choose the tab Wireless...
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AWD154B User Manual 6. Advanced page configures firewall and connection sharing.
2. Select Ad-Hoc mode on PSP 3. Select Channel on PSP → → double-click System icon → select 4. Select Start Control Panel Hardware tab → click Device Manager button → select AWD154B (Ralink Turbo Wireless LAN Card) list in Network adapters...
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AWD154B User Manual 5. Double-click Ralink Turbo Wireless LAN Card to configure properties → select Advanced tab → select PSP XLink Mode list in Property and choose Enable from Value drop-down menu. 4.2 Configure XLink Kai XLink Kai is a global gaming network - bringing together XBox, Playstation, Gamecube and PSP users, in one integrated community.
AWD154B User Manual for free. → → → Select Start All programs XLink Kai Evolution VII Start Kai Config to configure the user name, password and other parameters. → → XLink Kai Evolution VII → Login XLink Kai: Select Start All programs Start Kai.
Right click on My Computer and select Manage. Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter. You will find AWD154B if it is installed successfully. If you see a yellow exclamation mark, hover over it with your mouse to see the status of AWD154B.
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MAC address to establish connection. Please go to About tab and write the value of Phy_Addess down, then present this value to the owner of access point to add the MAC address of your AWD154B to owner’s access point’s list.
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WARRANTY OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, OR IN THE EVENT THAT ANY LIFE TIME WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL AZIO'S ENTIRE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAYNOT APPLY TO YOU.