Single 10g port network interface cards with pcie x4 express interface (118 pages)
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AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual PN613-001218 Rev. A...
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Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual AFETY OTICE Do not change any component. Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS...
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AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual LECTRICAL AFETY AND MISSIONS TANDARDS This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual ONTENTS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES ....................1 Preface ....................................9 Purpose of This Guide ............................... 9 How This Guide is Organized..........................9 Document Conventions ............................9 Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................10 Online Support................................10...
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AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications..................37 Appendix B: Radio Bands..............................38...
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Figure 14: Wireless Connection Properties........................ 19 Figure 15: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .......................... 19 Figure 16: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ..................... 19 Figure 17: The First View of AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility ................20 Figure 18: Select a Network............................21 Figure 19: Configure Profile............................. 21 Figure 20: Configure Auth./Encry...........................
This guide is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining the AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter. How This Guide is Organized This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter. Chapter 1 Overview, describes the features, LEDs and ports on the equipment.
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AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Chapter 1: Overview The AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter is for your desktop and mini PC. It provides continuous, high-speed access between your PC and wireless access point. You administer the AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter using the AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility.
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AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual State Description Link The adapter is radio off. The adapter is connected Fast Blinking The adapter is disconnected Activity The adapter is radio off. Slow Blinking The adapter is disconnected or connected...
This installation guide • Hardware Installation To install AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter into your PC, perform the following procedure: Note: AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Check your operating system before installation.
Figure 2. Figure 2: Installing Adapter into PC Locate the antenna connectors on the back of the AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter, as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors Screw antennas to connectors, as shown in Figure 3.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Installing the Driver and the Utility To make the adapter work properly, you need to install the driver and the utility. Please perform the following procedure: Switch on your PC and insert the CD-Rom, which is contented in the shipping package.
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual After the installation, the Wireless Utility shows up, as shown in Figure 8, and ready for wireless connection. Figure 8: Wireless Utility Warranty Registration After installing your wireless adapter, please visit http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty/ to register your product and check warranty...
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Chapter 3: PC Settings Before you connect AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter to wireless router, you need to check your PC settings. Please perform the following procedure. <Windows Vista>...
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Figure 11: Wireless Connection Status In “Networking” tab, select “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click on “Properties”.’ Figure 12: Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IP) In “General” tab, if the AP you use provides DHCP server, you are suggested to select both “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Figure 14: Wireless Connection Properties In “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click on “Properties”. Figure 15: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) In “General” tab, if the AP you use provides DHCP server, you are suggested to select both “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
Connection Status It shows current connection status Start Wireless Network Connection This session describes the procedure of connecting to a wireless AP. You need to configure AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter in accordance with the wireless AP’s encryption setting.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Connect to an Un-secured Network Please perform the following procedure to connect to an un-secured network. Go to “Network”, select the AP you want to connect to, and then click on “Add to Profile”.
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Click on “OK”. In “Profile” tab, select the profile you want to connect to, and then click on “Activate”. Figure 21: Active an Un-secured Network Connect to a WEP Network Please perform the following procedure to connect to a WEP network.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Figure 25: Active a WEP Network Note: Hex code uses 0-9, a-f characters; ASCII code uses 0-9, a-z characters. All settings must be exactly the same with the wireless AP; otherwise it will result in a failure.
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Figure 29: Active a WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Network Note: All settings must be exactly the same with the wireless AP, otherwise it will result in a failure. Connect to a Non-broadcasting Network For security reasons, wireless AP might hide its SSID.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual In “Profile” tab, select the profile from profile list, and then click on “Active”. Figure 33: Active a Non-broadcasting Network Note: The SSID and encryption settings must be exactly the same with the wireless AP, otherwise it will result in a failure.
Push WPS button on the wireless AP to generate WPS signal. Figure 38: WPS Button on Wireless Router In AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility, go to “WPS”. Click on “Rescan” to get the WPS signal from wireless AP. Figure 39: Push Button Connection...
Please refer to their manuals for the configuration. In wireless AP utility, push PBC button to generate WPS signal. In AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility, go to “WPS”. Click on “Rescan” to get the WPS signal from the wireless AP. Figure 41: Push Button Connection Select the wireless AP from WPS AP List, and then click on “PBC”...
Note: The interface and terminology of wireless AP might be dissimilar in different models. Please refer to their manuals for the configuration. In AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility, go to “WPS”. Switch the Config Mode to “Registrar”. Then input the 8-character PIN code.
Figure 45: Enrolee Mode In wireless AP utility, input the PIN code and then run WPS. Go back to AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility. In WPS tab, click on “Rescan” to get the WPS signal from wireless AP. Figure 46: Click on PIN Select the wireless AP from WPS AP List, and then click on “PIN”...
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Figure 48: Connect to a Regular Network In “Profile” tab, select a saved profile from profile list. Click on “Active”.
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Chapter 5: Utility Introduction Profile This page shows saved profile information and operation. Figure 49: Profile Profile List Add: Add a new profile. Press “Add” and configure “System config” and “Auth.\Enery” tabs to finish the setting.
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Link Quality Show link quality and signal strength information Network This page shows current available network. Figure 50: Network Sort by >> Click to sort by SSID/Channel/Signal Show dBm...
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Wireless mode It shows AT-WNP300N wireless mode Enable TX Burst Check to enable TxBurst to transmission throughput. (It only works when wireless AP supports this feature) Enable TCP Windows Size Enlarge TCP Layer windows size, it could promote data receiving...
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Figure 53: WMM WMM Setup Status Show current WMM status WMM Enable Check to enable WMM, which promotes audio and voice quality WMM – Power Save Enable Check the box to enable power saving. The options are describe as...
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Information Show information of selected WPS network Pin Code Generate a PIN to connect to a wireless AP; or insert PIN code form wireless AP Config Mode Switch to Enrollee or registrar mode...
AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I Cannot Build Wireless Connection Please check the following: Is the wireless adapter inserted to PCI slot correctly? • Are the driver and the utility installed correctly? •...
AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter User Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Standard IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, 802.11n (2.0) Physical Interface PCI 2.2 slot Operating Voltage 3.3V Antenna 2dBi Dipole Antenna (2.4GHz) RF Connector SMA Female-Reverse Dimensions(PCB): 120 mm x 63 mm (W x D) (4.72 in.
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AT-WNP300N - IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter - User Manual Appendix B: Radio Bands Allied Telesis’s AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI adapter is capable of operating in the 2.4GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). IEEE 802.11 n standard provides a major improvement in the speed at which data can be transferred over a wireless network.