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  • Page 1 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Wireless Network Adapter Page 1 of 25...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..............3 1.1 Welcome ..........................3 1.2 About This Guide ......................3 1.3 Copyright statement......................3 1.4 Contents of Package......................4 1.5 Before you begin....................... 4 Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network ........5 2.1 Cardbus adapter .......................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Welcome ZIO X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.

  • Page 4: Contents Of Package

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 1.4 Contents of Package Wireless network Cardbus/PCI adapter Manual, Drivers and Utility on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 1.5 Before you begin You must have at least the following:...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

  • Page 6: Pci Adapter

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 2.2 PCI adapter LNK/ACT Figure 2-2 The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following. Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Chapter 3 Install Wireless Adapter 3.1 Install Driver and Utility Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. The Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 2-1 should appear. If it dose not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\autorun.exe (if ‘’D’’...
  • Page 8 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3-2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done. Figure 3-3 Now turn off your PC or notebook Page 8 of 25...

  • Page 9: Install Adapter

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3.2 Install Adapter 3.2.1 Cardbus Adapter Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot.
  • Page 10 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3.2 .2 PCI Adapter Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the adapter all the way in.

  • Page 11: Configuration Your Wireless Adapter

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 3.3 Configuration your wireless adapter The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen will appear automatically. Figure 3-7 Click the Site Survey tab then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless networks. Page 11 of 25...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 Using The Wireless Client Configuration Utility

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 3-8 To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Associate button. Chapter Using Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

  • Page 13: Network Status

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 4-1 Link Information Status: The status of the wireless network connection. Network SSID: The unique name of the wireless network.

  • Page 14: Site Survey

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.2 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. Figure 4-2 The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Associate button.
  • Page 15 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-3 Choose the Authorization modes and Encryption modes in the drop-down box. If the wireless network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the wireless network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key field.

  • Page 16: Admin

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.3 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles. Figure 4-4 Export Profile To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that appear , direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button.
  • Page 17 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-5 Import profile Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. From the screen that appears, select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.

  • Page 18: Profile Manager

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual 4.4 Profile Manager Figure 4-7 On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile. Page 18 of 25...
  • Page 19 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-8 When the Network Info screen appears (Figure 6-8), enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point.
  • Page 20 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-9 Infrastructure Mode I f you choose Infrastructure Mode, click the Next button. Figure 4-10 Page 20 of 25...
  • Page 21 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual The Security screen (Figure 6-10) will appear. Choose the Authentication Mode and Encryption Method from the drop-down menu. To use WEP encryption (recommended to increase network security), select 64 bits or 128 bits WEP from the drop-down menu, and enter either a Passphrase or WEP key.

  • Page 22: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual Figure 4-12 The Complete Screen will appear. Click Finish button. You have successfully created a connection profile. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus/PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.
  • Page 23 X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual driver. If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps, remove the adapter and do the following: 　 Uninstall the driver software from your PC. 　 Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide.

  • Page 24: Appendix A Specifications

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual APPENDIX A Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Modulation: 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: 11 Channels (USA) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI...

  • Page 25: Fcc Compliance Statement

    X8/X9 Wireless Network Adapter User manual FCC Compliance Statement CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: 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.

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