Super G™ Wireless PCI Adapter Model # AWLH4130 User’s Manual Ver.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Package Contents .......................................................................................3 1.2 Features ......................................................................................................3 1.3 System Requirements .................................................................................3 2. Installation .......................
1. Introduction The 108Mbps Super G™ 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 SuperG mode. The 108Mbps Super G™ 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 2K or XP in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point). 1.
• • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher An 802.11b/g Access Point for (Infrastructure Mode) or another computer with an 802.11b/g wireless card installed (for Ad-Hoc Mode) 2. Installation 2.1 Install Driver & Utility This section provides instructions on how to install the Super G™ Wireless PCI Adapter. The driver is installed along with the utility. Note: Be sure to power off the computer before inserting the PCI adapter.
Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK. Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 4 Click Next to accept the default destination folder to install the software or click Browse to manually select a different destination folder. Step 5 Click Next at the Select Program Folder screen.
Step 6 Verify “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is selected and click Finish to restart your computer. Step 7 After restarting the computer, Windows will automatically detect the PCI adapter and install the driver for it. 2.2 Verify Driver Installation To verify if the driver has been installed successfully, please perform the following steps. Step 1 Right-click on My Computer from your desktop and select Properties. Step 2 Select the Hardware tab first then click on Device Manager.
Step 3 Expand Network adapters and verify that Airlink101 SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter is in the list and that no yellow question mark or exclamation mark is beside it.
2.3 Configure the PCI Adapter Note to Windows XP Users: You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the WLAN Monitor. Please refer to the following steps to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility. Step 1 Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection Icon in the system tray, then click on Properties or Advanced. Step 2 Go to the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box and click OK.
Step 3 To open the PCI Adapter’s utility, double-click on the WLAN Monitor Icon in the system tray. The utility automatically adds an available wireless network to the Preferred WLANs box. If no SSID is added, or if the SSID is wrong, please refer to the following steps to join the appropriate wireless network. Step 4 Select the SSID of the wireless network you wish to connect to from the Available WLANs box and click Connect.
Step 5 You will be prompted for the security key if you have one setup for your wireless network. Verify the key you enter is correct and click Connect. Step 6 Verify the SSID you have selected is in the Preferred WLANs box and click Apply. Note: Be sure to remove the wrong SSID from the Preferred WLANs box before adding any new SSID. You can remove the wrong SSID by selecting it and clicking on Remove.
Step 7 A blue circle will surround the SSID you have chosen. Click OK. Congratulations! The installation for your Super G PCI Adapter is complete. 3. Configure the WLAN Monitor This section describes the various functions of the WLAN Monitor that you can configure, including the settings of wireless encryption. 3.1 Configuration Tab The Configuration tab displays a list of available Access Points.
Available WLANs: displays a list of available Access Points that you can connect to. To update the list, click on Refresh. To manually add a SSID to the list, click on Connect. Profile Group Control: once you have added all the SSID you want to the preferred WLANs, you can group them by giving them a name in the Profile Group Control box and click Add. Any settings you set to the group will automatically be applied to all WLANS belonging to that group.
3.2 Configuring WEP Encryption The following screen will appear after you click on the Properties button from the Preferred WLANs box.
If your existing wireless network has WEP encryption enabled, you need to configure the wireless adapter with the identical encryption settings in order to establish a connection. Step 1 Verify that the Wireless network name matches the SSID of the Access Point you’re trying to connect to. Step 2 Verify the Authentication Mode is set to the same setting as the Access Point you’re trying to connect to. Step 3 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down menu.
Step 3 Enter a passphare in the WPA Passphrase field and click OK. (Note: the passphrase must be between 8 – 63 characters long). 3.4 Status Tab Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advanced state.
Connection Status: displays the status of the connection SSID: The SSID that the wireless adapter is connected to BSSID: The MAC Address of the Access Point that the wireless adapter is connected to Network Type: The network connection type Frequency: The frequency that the wireless adapter is using Channel: The channel number that the wireless adapter is using Data Encryption: Displays if WEP encryption is disabled or enabled Speed: Displays the speed of the connection Authentication State: Displays the au
3.5 Option Tab Under the Option Tab, general settings and advanced settings are shown.
a peer network client without the use of an access point Infrastructure: for connecting to an access point only Ad-Hoc: for connecting directly to another wireless client without using an Access Point or wireless router. (Both wireless clients must be set to using AdHoc mode). Automatically connect to non-preferred networks: Check the box to connect to non-preferred networks upon startup. Advance Setting: Disable Radio: Check the box to disable the radio signal Radio Frequency: 802.
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Appendix - Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b/g, Atheros Super G™ Interface • PCI Local Bus 2.2 • Low profile and half length • PCI 32 bit Chipset • Atheros Frequency Band • 2.400~2.497GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Media Access Protocol • CSMA/CA with ACK Antenna Type • Omni-directional dipole antenna with 2dBi Transmit Power • 802.11g: +12~15dBm • 802.
Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll-Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Super G™ technology (108 Mbps) can only be obtained when using products with Atheros Super G™ chipset. *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on Atheros Super G™ and IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.
