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Ovislink WIRELESS-G PCI ADAPTER User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless-G PCI Adapter User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Planning Your Wireless Network 2.1 Network Topology 2.2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter 4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 5. Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 5.1 Overview 5.2 Access the Configuration Utility...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 The Wireless-G PCI Adapter The Wireless-G PCI Adapter can be installed in most desktops and provides true flexibility by allowing the computer to be positioned almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Using the wireless PCI adapter, you don't have to worry about drilling holes in your walls and climbing through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.

  • Page 4: Planning Your Wireless Network

    2. Planning Your Wireless Network 2.1 Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Pci Adapter

    3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter Wireless-G PCI Adapter installs into desktops like any other PCI Adapter. The two indicator lights on the mounting bracket of the card are: Ready LED Green. The Ready LED will light up when the card links to a wireless device.

  • Page 6: Installing Driver, Configuration Utility And Hardware For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    4.1 Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 4.1.1 Running the Auto Install CD Before installing your Wireless-G PCI Adapter, insert the Auto-Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. Unless you have disabled the auto-run feature of Windows, the screen shown in Fig 4-1 should appear automatically.
  • Page 7 4.1.2 Click Install Wireless-G PCI Adapter Driver and Utility to install driver/utility for your Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Click Next >. ( Fig 4-2) Fig 4-2 4.1.3 During the installation, a message pops up asking for the wireless card to be plugged in (Fig 4-3).
  • Page 8 4.1.4 In Windows XP and 2000, in the page, click Finish (Fig 4-4) to complete the installation. When installing in Windows ME and 98SE, In the page, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and Finish (Fig 4-5) to complete the installation and restart the PC. Fig 4-4...
  • Page 9 Fig 4-5...
  • Page 10 4.2 Insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter 4.2.1 To insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter into a desktop computer, do the following: Turn off your computer. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with computer manufacturer for instructions.

  • Page 11: Using The Configuration Utility For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    The utility is divided into six parts: Profile, Link Status, Site Survey, Statistics, Advance, and About. You should change all your configuration settings for your Wireless-G PCI Adapter by using this utility and not with the Network Properties section in your Control Panel.
  • Page 12 Fig 5-2 B. The Computer Management window comes up. Select Services from the Services and Applications menu. Scroll down to locate Wireless Zero Configuration service.(Fig 5-3) Fig 5-3 C. Double Click on Wireless Zero Configuration to go into its properties (Fig 5-4). For Startup type, choose Disable to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration then click Apply and OK to make the changes effective.
  • Page 13 Wireless Zero Configuration Utility. Fig 5-4...

  • Page 14: Profile

    5.3 Profile The Profile screen (Fig 5-5) allows configuring and saving different configuration profiles for different network setups. Fig 5-5 Profile Name – Connection profile name. SSID – SSID used for this profile. Channel – The channel which the wireless network devices are set on. Authentication –...

  • Page 15: Create A New Profile

    5.4 Create a New Profile 1- Enter the Profile Name. Fig 5-6 2- Fill in the page with the following information. SSID: Enter the SSID for the wireless network. Network Type: There are two wireless modes. (A) Infrastructure - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point.
  • Page 16 Fig 5-7 A. If encryption is not required; please click “OK” to save the profile.
  • Page 17 For configuring encryption, please follow the steps below: B. WEP 1. Select Authentication type: Open System or Shared Key. 2. Select the key number that will be used 3. Enter the key 4. Click “OK” to save the profile. Please see Fig 5-8. You can enter the WEP keys in either HEX or ASCII format.
  • Page 18 C. WPA 1. Select Authentication type: WPA 2. Select Encryption type: TKIP or AES. Please see Fig 5-9 Fig 5-9...
  • Page 19 3. Click “802.1x Setting” button. Please see Fig 5-10 Fig 5-10...
  • Page 20 4. Fill out all the necessary information. If you want to use CA server, please click “CA Server” tab. Please see Fig 5-11 Fig 5-11 5. Fill out all necessary information and click “OK” to save the profile.
  • Page 21 D. WPA-PSK 1. Select Authentication type: WPA-PSK 2. Select Encryption type: TKIP or AES 3. Enter the Key 4. Click “OK” to save the profile. Please see Fig 5-12 Fig 5-12...

  • Page 22: Link Status

    5.5 Link Status The Link Status (Fig 5-13) provides the link information of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. When in Infrastructure Mode, Status will display the connection statistics for the network segment that you are on. The Channel field shows the channel which the wireless network devices are currently using.

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    5.6 Site Survey The site survey page displays a list of all Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks available for connection. (Fig 5-14) Fig 5-14 Information: SSID – Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID – Basic Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. Signal –...

  • Page 24: Statistics

    5.7 Statistics The Statistics screen (Shown in Fig 5-15) provides information about the Transmit Statistics and Receive Statistics. You can reset counters if you need, otherwise click OK. Fig 5-15...

  • Page 25: Advanced

    5.8 Advanced The Advanced screen (Fig 5-16) shows settings for Wireless Mode, Ad hoc wireless mode, TX BURST, B/G Protection, Tx Rate and RF On/Off. Fig 5-16...

  • Page 26: About

    5.9 About The About screen shows release dates as well as driver/utility versions and the MAC/IP address of the card. Fig 5-17...

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