Intellinet 524544 User Manual

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Wireless G
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Model 524544
INT-524544-UM-0209-01

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  • Page 1 Wireless G pc card user manual Model 524544 INT-524544-UM-0209-01...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS ™ Wireless G PC Card, Model 524544. Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points and routers, this card lets you upgrade your wireless network without the need to replace existing equipment. Transfer or receive digital images, videos and MP3 files with link speeds of up to 54 Mbps using proven and reliable Wireless G technology.
  • Page 4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC rF r adiation xposure...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    table of contents section page Installation ..................6 Hardware ..................6 Software (Driver & Configuration Utility) ........6 Zero Configuration Tool ............7 Configuration ..................9 General ..................10 Available Network ................11 Profile ..................12 Profile Configuration ............. 12 Advanced ................... 15 Status ..................16 Statistics ..................
  • Page 6: Installation

    installation hArdwAre 1. Turn on the notebook computer. 2. Carefully but firmly insert the Wireless G PC Card into an available PCMCIA slot on the notebook computer. SoFtwAre (driver & ConFigurAtion utility) NOTE: Prior to installing the Wireless G PC Card software, uninstall any previously loaded version of the driver and utility.
  • Page 7: Zero Configuration Tool

    Zero Configuration tool The Windows Zero Configuration Tool helps you set up the Wireless G PC Card. By default, this is enabled. For windowS XP 1. Right-click the icon in the system tray (as shown at right) to open the Zero Configuration Tool.
  • Page 8: For Windows Vista

    For windowS viStA 1. Right-click the icon in the system tray (as shown at right) to open the Zero Configuration Tool. 2. In the pop-up menu, double- click “Connect to a Network.” 3. When the Connect to a Network screen displays (below), select the desired option, then click “Connect.”...
  • Page 9: Configuration

    This card/adapter will auto-connect to the wireless device that has the better signal strength and no wireless security setting. The configuration utility appears as an INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS icon in the Windows system tray while the adapter is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon.
  • Page 10: General

    generAl This screen allows you to check the operational status of the card. Status: This is the current connection status of the card. Speed: This is the current speed at which the card is operating. type: “Infrastructure” indicates that an 802.11 access point or router is connected to the card’s network;...
  • Page 11: Available Network

    link Quality: This indicates the current wireless link quality. network Address: This shows the MAC, IP address and other information about the card. renew iP: Click to renew the IP address. AvAilAble network As mentioned earlier, when you open the configuration utility, the system will scan all the channels to find access points/stations within range of your card, then automatically connect to the wireless network with the highest signal strength.
  • Page 12: Profile

    ProFile This screen lets you manage the networks you frequently connect to. Available Profile(s): This list shows the preferred networks for the wireless connection. You can add, remove, edit, duplicate preferred networks or set one of the networks as the default connection. Add/remove/edit: Click to delete or edit a selected profile.
  • Page 13 You can specify an SSID for the card so only a device with the same SSID can interconnect to the card. this is a computer- to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.: There are two kinds of network types: Infrastructure requires the presence of an 802.11 access...
  • Page 14 users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks. For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802.1x authentication, WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure. • WPA-PSK – This is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers.
  • Page 15: Advanced

    NOTE: All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the integrity of any communication. ASCii/Passphrase: Select either option and enter in the text field. You must use the same passphrase or WEP key settings for all wireless computers within the network.
  • Page 16: Status

    • Max — This places the card in a power saving mode when it’s idle. wireless Mode: Select one of two options. • 802.11b — This card is compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations, but if you prefer to limit network access to 802.11b wireless stations only, you can set the card to this mode.
  • Page 17: Statistics

    StAtiStiCS This screen displays real-time information about packet transmissions and the receiving status. To begin a new count, click “Reset.” wi-Fi ProteCt SetuP If your AP/router supports WPS, simply follow the on-screen instructions. CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 18: Set Wizard

    Set wiZArd The set wizard can help you connect to a wireless LAN or build an ad- hoc wireless network. For example, if you want to connect to a wireless LAN in infrastructure mode: 1. Open the set wizard (it’s on the menu line at the top of each screen) and select “Station (infrastructure):”...
  • Page 19 3. When the Wireless Network Properties screen displays, enter the security settings for the wireless network you’re conecting to. CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 20 4. When the Setup TCP/IP screen displays, make your selections and click “Finish.” You can now connect to the wireless network. Set wizard CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    frequently asked questions what is the ieee 802.11g standard? 802.11g is an IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications, providing a data rate of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. It defines the use of the same OFDM modulation technique specified in IEEE 802.11a for the 5 GHz frequency band and applies it in the same 2.4 GHz frequency band as IEEE 802.11b.
  • Page 22 what is WPA? WPA is a more powerful security technology for Wi-Fi networks than WEP. It provides strong data protection by using encryption as well as strong access controls and user authentication. WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network’s privacy and enterprise security.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the tradeoff produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise.
  • Page 24 INTellINeT NeTWoRK SolUTIoNS offers a complete line ™ of active and passive networking products. Ask your local computer dealer for more information or visit www.intellinet-network.com Copyright © INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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