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THE CONCEPTRONIC 54G WIRELESS PC-CARD Wireless Multimode PCI Card

108Mbps Wireless 11G+ PCI Adapter

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Page 1 THE CONCEPTRONIC 54G WIRELESS PC-CARD Wireless Multimode PCI Card 108Mbps Wireless 11G+ PCI Adapter Manual P/N:065-1795 Contents...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents................3 Introduction..................4 Getting Started.................8 Installation ..................12 Troubleshooting................27 Technical Specifications..............31...
Page 3: Package Contents
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Package Contents Contents of Package: 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers/Utility on CD • Note: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A laptop computer with an available PCI 32-bit slot •...
Page 4: Introduction
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Introduction The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b/g compatible, high performance, wireless card that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps or 108Mbps in 802.11g mode. The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point).
Page 5: Wireless Basics
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY. Network Mode LED Activity Network Activity Both LEDs flash in unison Searching for a Network Both LEDs flash alternately Connection ACTIVITY...
Page 6 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.
Page 7 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter lets you access your network from your laptop computer virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range.
Page 8: Getting Started
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3.
Page 9 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter (Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11a/b Access Point or an 802.11a/g Access Point or another computer with an 802.11b/g WLAN card installed). This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network.
Page 10 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection. Install The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless cards.
Page 11 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this: To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98SE.
Page 12: Installation
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Installation This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using the operating systems Windows 2000, ME, 98SE. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter) and then the software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation.
Page 13: Installing The Configuration Utility
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 2. Adapter Installing The Driver Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Utility and the second is to install the Driver. Installing The Configuration Utility Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility.
Page 14 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter When this screen appears click Next.  To install to the folder C:\Program Files\ \ Utility click Next. Otherwise click on  Browse to choose an alternate location. Click Next to proceed with the utility installation. ...
Page 15 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter The Setup Status screen will appear to inform you that the installation is in process,  as seen below. This same screen will then alert you that all backup files have been removed. After WLAN Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt ...
Page 16 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter • When the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter has been inserted into a 32-bit PCI slot, the Found New Hardware screen appears. • Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Yes to proceed with the installation.
Page 17 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter • Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and come to completion. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under ProgramsWLAN MonitorUninstall.
Page 18: Uninstalling The Driver
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Uninstalling the Driver To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen. Click on the Hardware tab.
Page 19 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Click on Device Manager. Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on the “The” icon.
Page 20 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete the uninstall procedure.
Page 21: Using The Configuration Utility For Windows
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Using the Configuration Utility for Windows If you are using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE the Configuration Utility program for The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter is called WLAN. Once you have installed WLAN (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter using WLAN.
Page 22 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs, which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it will appear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up: In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN.
Page 23 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter When you are done entering the settings and options for the wireless network click on OK, Cancel, or Apply. OK places the settings into effect and closes the graphical user interface (GUI). Cancel makes invalid all settings entered. Apply implements the setting entered, but does not close the GUI.
Page 24 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the hardware (WLAN PCI card) is given. The MAC address is a factory given address that cannot be changed. Advanced State shows the Radio Status (ON or OFF). Click OK to accept the connection status and exit the GUI.
Page 25 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Option Tab Under General Setting, Auto launch when Windows starts up: The WLAN automatically launches when Windows starts up. Remember mini status position: Resident in the memory Auto hide mini status: Auto hide the tools Set mini status always on top: It will lock the station.
Page 26 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Under Advance Setting : Radio Frequency: 802.11b/g indicates that the PCI Card is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. 802.11b indicates that the PCI Card is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. Start ad hoc network: To provide Ad hoc Radio Frequency Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel.
Page 27: Troubleshooting
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of The 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. Checking The Installation of The Drivers for The PCI Wireless Go to Start.
Page 28 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Click on Network adapters. • Right-click on the • Conceptronic IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter - CB31. Select Properties to check • that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to •...
Page 29 IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 2. The computer does not recognize the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter Make sure that the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the • computer’s PCI bus slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously installed.
Page 30 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 4. The wireless client cannot access The Internet in The Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks.
Page 31: Technical Specifications
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11 Buy Type • PCI 2.2 Supported OS Windows XP • • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98SE Frequency Range •...
Page 32 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Receiver Sensitivity:  54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm   36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm   18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm   11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm ...