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Maxnet WP7300-SG User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USER GUIDE Wireless 108M Pci Adapter WP7300-SG...
  • Page 2 COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice Maxnet. is a registered trademark of Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from MAXNET.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: (WP7300-SG) This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 4: Ce Mark Warning

    CE Mark Warning For the following equipment: WP7300-SG This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Overview of the Product ..................2 1.2 Features ......................2 1.3 LED Status ......................3 Chapter 2 Installation Guide .................. 4 2.1 Hardware Installation..................4 2.1.1 WP7300-SG Hardware Installation ..............4 2.2 Software Installation ................... 4 2.2.1 Overview ......................4 2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000 ................5 2.2.3...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    The following contents should be found in your box: One WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for WP7300-SG, including: • MAXNET Wireless Client U t i lity (MWCU) and Drivers • User Guide • Other Help f u l Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Maxnet WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Pci Adapter! Overview of the Product The adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or Notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.

  • Page 8: Led Status

    MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista Detachable reverse SMA connector antenna (WP7300-SG) LEDS Status WP7300-SG LED Indications LED Indications Status Working Status The adapter is in an electricity saving status or...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation Guide

    Overview The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installati on procedure for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista. The Setup Wizard will install the Maxnet Wireless Client Utility (MWCU) and drivers. When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 10: Installation For Windows 2000

    Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 2-2 after a moment. Figure 2-1 Maxnet Wireless Client Utility – Install Shield Wizard To continue,click Next on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click Cancel to end the Installation.
  • Page 11 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver. Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and click Next to continue the Installation.
  • Page 12 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-5 Choose Destination Location The Setup Wizard w ill ask you to create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in Figure 2-6. It is recommended that you keep the default value. Click Next to continue the Installation.
  • Page 13 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide While files are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in Figure 2-8. Please select Yes to continue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system.

  • Page 14: 2.2.3 Installation For Windows Vista

    MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 Finish 2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista Insert the Res o urce CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder with the same name as your product. Then double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder according to your operating system to start the installation.
  • Page 15 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-12 After t h at, the files will be copied as the next screen shown (shown in Figure 2-13). To end the Installation, click Cancel. Figure 2-13 Note: During the installation, the system will warn about Windows Security testing, please click “Install...
  • Page 16 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-14 Click t h e Finish button to complete. Figure 2-15...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Configuration

    108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Configuration MAXNET Wireless Adapter WP7300-SG can be configured by Maxnet Wireless Client Utility (MWCU). This chapter describes how to configure your MAXNET Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
  • Page 18 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 Current Status The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name - The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management.

  • Page 19: Profile Management

    Remove a profile Switch to another Profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Scan Available Networks MAXNET Wireless Client Utility - Current Profile: Default Order profiles Figure 3-3 Profile Management t ab 3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a...
  • Page 20 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click Modify. The Profile Management dialog box will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 21 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Security Tab to allow association. To complete WEP enc ryption configuration, you must select the 802.11 Authentication Mode as appropriate on the Advanced tab of this Profile Management dialog.
  • Page 22 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Short & Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the access point supports and uses them.

  • Page 23: Remove A Profile

    MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide 3.2.2 Remove a profile Go to the Pro f ile Management tab. Select the pro f ile name to remove in the Profiles List. Click Remove. 3.2.3 Switch another Profile Go to the Pro f ile Management tab.

  • Page 24: Scan Available Networks

    MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3-9 Export Profile Dialog 3.2.6 Scan Available Networks Click Scan on the Profile Management, the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks window will appear. Click Refresh to refresh the list at any time.

  • Page 25: Diagnostics

    Maxnet - WP Figure 3-11 Auto Profile Selection Management Dialog Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the MAXNET Wireless Client Utility (MWCU) provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received or...

  • Page 26: Check Driver Information

    Multicast frames transmitted and received Broadcast frames transmitted and received Unicast frames transmitted and received Total bytes transmitted and received MAXNET Wireless Client Utility - Current Profile: Default Figure 3- 12 Diagnostics t ab 3.3.1 Check Driver Information The Adapter Information contains general information about the wireless network adapter and the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver.
  • Page 27 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 3- 13 Advanced S tatistics...

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Configuration For Windows Vista

    MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 Configuration for windows Vista After the Adapter's driver has been installed, Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one. MAXNET Figure 4-1 Icon means the connection has been established.
  • Page 29 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide MAXNET MAXNET Figure 4-3 To continue,click Connect Anyway. Click the Cancel button to end the Installation. Figure 4-4 After t h at, the installation will proceed as shown below, click close.
  • Page 30 MAXNET WP7300-SG 108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide MAXNET Figure 4-5 The screen below will appear if the connection is successful. MAXNET Figure 4-6...

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Specifications

    108M Wireless Access Point User Guide 108M Wireless Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface WP7300-SG PCI ADAPTER WIRELESS Standards IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g Operating System Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista Indoor up to 100m, outdoor up to 300m (Standard transmission distance, It is limited to the environment).

  • Page 32: Appendix B: Glossary

    802.11b and 802.11g products, for a coverage area that is up to nine times greater. A traditional 802.11b and 802.11g product transmission distance is about 300m, A Maxnet 2x to 3x eXtended Range based client and access point can maintain a connection transmission distance may be up to 830m.

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