Azio AWD154B User Manual

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802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
MODEL: AWD154B

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter MODEL: AWD154B User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AWD154B User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction……………………………………………..……………… 2 1.1 Welcome…………………………………………….………………………… 2 1.2 Product Feature……………………………………………..……………… 2 1.3 Content of Package……………….………………………………..……… 2 Chapter Installation…………………………………………………..…………… 3 Chapter 3 Configuration………………………………………………………….… 6 3.1 Station Mode…….…………………………………………..……….……… 6 3.1.1 Profile …….……..…………………………………… .. ……..…… 7 3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile………………………………………..…… 7 3.1.2 Network..……………………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4: Chapter Installation

     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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Chapter 3 Configuration

    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.
  • Page 8: Profile

    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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Network

    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.
  • Page 11: Advanced

    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 ...
  • Page 12: Wmm

    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.
  • Page 13: Wps

    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 ...
  • Page 14: Sso

    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...
  • Page 15: Ap Mode

    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.
  • Page 16: Access Control

    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...
  • Page 17: Mac Table

    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.
  • Page 18: Use Zero Configuration

    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.
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20 AWD154B User Manual 6. Advanced page configures firewall and connection sharing.
  • Page 21: Chapter 4 How To Connect With Psp

    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...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23: Configure Xlink Kai

    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.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Product Specifications

    AWD154B User Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Frequency Band 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz Spread Spectrum DSSS, OFDM Modulation Method BPSK, QPSK, CCK, QAM and OFDM 11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps Data Rate 11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps 54Mbps : 15dBm ± 2dBm...
  • Page 25: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27: Chapter 7 Service & Warranty

    AZiO product, and all costs of shipping the AZiO product to AZiO for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled appropriately and must not have been misused in any way.
  • Page 28 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.

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