MSI US54G (MS-6861) Wireless 11g USB 2.
FCC Caution 1. The 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. 2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 3.
Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. 1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference. 2. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. 5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 6.
How to Use This Guide This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your MSI US54G - the Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a general information on the product you bought, including its application, specification, and requirements. Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, tells you how to install the product into your system. Chapter 3, Software Installation, guides you through the installation of the product’s driver and utility.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 US54G - Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick ............................................................. 1 How US54G Works ........................................................................................ 2 Specifications .................................................................................................. 4 System Requirements ...
Introduction >>> 1.1 US54G - Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick The MSI Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick - US54G (hereafter called US54G), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiency wireless adapter for wireless networking at home, in office or in public places. The data rate can be up to 54 Mbps and autonegotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE802.11b).
>>> 1.2 How US54G Works Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, especially one with wireless or temporary plug-in connections, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. Users in the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem.
Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network, the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing.
>>> 1.3 Specifications Form Factor / Operation Voltage USB 2.0; 5 ± 0.5V (from USB port) Network Standard IEEE 802.11g/b Frequency Range 2.412 ~ 2.484GHz Data Rate and Modulation Types - IEEE 802.11b (Auto-Fallback): CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps; DQPSK @ 2Mbps; DBPSK @ 1Mbps - IEEE 802.
>>> 1.4 System Requirements Before installing the US54G, your PC should meet the following items: - One desktop/notebook PC with an available USB port. - Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system. - Minimum 5MB free disk space for installing the driver and utilities. - One CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher. >>> 1.5 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible.
>>> 1.6 Product View Cover LED (GREEN) ON - US54G is connected to the computer. Flashing - US54G is transmitting data over the network.
Hardware Installation The following diagrams provide you with a basic installation for your US54G, including how to install and remove the USB stick. >>> 2.1 Connecting US54G Connection 1. The hardware installation for US54G is simply plugging it into an available USB port on your desktop/notebook computer.
Connection 2. If necessary, you can connect the provided USB cable to your computer, and connect US54G to the cable. USB Cable >>> 2.2 Removing US54G The MSI US54G supports hot-plug function, so that you can remove it under Windows operating system without shutting down the system. Note: DO NOT remove US54G while transferring data (the LED is flashing). Please close the communication programs or stop the task before removing it.
Software Installation This chapter describes the procedures of installing the driver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish the installation. Please NOTE that your US54G should be installed into the computer before installing the driver and utility. Then, the operating system will detect a new device and start to configure the new device. Click Cancel here to start installation from the InstallShield Wizard.
Step 1. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and the Setup program should launch automatically. If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically, click Start at the taskbar and select Run.... Type E:\setup.exe (where E is your CD-drive) in the Open box and click OK to launch the Setup program manually. The main screen of Setup program will appear as below. Click the Install Software button. Click Step 2. The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears. Click Next.
Step 3. Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files to the system. The progress indicator shows the installing status. Step 4. Click Finish when the installation is completed. The MSI Wireless LAN icon* will appear in the status area.
Wireless Network Utility After installing the driver, MSI US54G provides a convenient and powerful utility that allows you to set up, configure, and know your networking status easily and clearly. >>> 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 The MSI Wireless LAN icon - Not connected to the network. - Connected to the network. - Receiving/transmitting data from/to the network. When you move the mouse over the icon, it shows the current connection information.
Language You can select language according to your operating system. Switch to AP Mode (optional) If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software AP function, you can see this item in the sub-menu, and which allows you to use your MSI wireless adapter as a virtual access point. For details, refer to the MSI Software AP/ Gateway User’s Guide.
4.1.2 Changing the Control Setting (for Windows XP only) If you use Windows XP, the wireless LAN is controlled by the operating system (default). To take full advantage of your MSI wireless adapter, it is recommended to use the MSI Wireless Network Utility to control your wireless LAN. To change the control setting: 1. Right-click the MSI Wireless LAN icon and select the Open Network Connections option. 2.
3. Click Advanced, and the Properties window will appear as below. Uncheck this option Click 4. Uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings option. Then, click OK. 5. Now, you can use MSI Wireless Network Utility to configure your network.
>>> 4.2 Networking Since the US54G is installed in your computer, you have to configure the settings for communication to start working in your network environment. 4.2.1 Infrastructure Mode - Authentication (802.1x authentication) Using 802.1x Authenticate is to provide: when the wireless network you are configuring requires that you authenticate using your personal credentials, check Authenticate using profile, and select the profile to use for authentication from the drop-down list at the right.
If you want to configure the network settings: 1. Click Advanced in the Wireless Network Connection window. 2. The Available Networks field contains a list of available Access Points in your network. Select (highlight) one network you want, and then click Configure to set up the selected network. You can click Refresh to search the available Access Points in the network again. Click 3. Setup the Network Key (if needed) in the Wireless Network Key (WEP) field according to the network’s settings.
4. Click OK. The selected network will appear in the Preferred Networks field. If it contains two or more networks in the list, you can use Move up/Move down to set the priority. Click 5. Click OK to complete the configuration, and an icon indicating connected to the network will appear in the status area.
4.2.2 Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode allows your computer to communicate directly with any computer installed with compatible wireless adapter. If you want to use the network in Ad-hoc mode: - All the computers connected should be set to Adhoc mode. - The computers have the same SSID (network name) setting. To configure the settings: 1. Click the MSI Wireless LAN icon to bring up the Wireless Network Connection window. Then, click Advanced.
2. You can build up the Ad-hoc network by clicking Add... in the Preferred Networks field. Click 3. Set up the Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (if needed) for the network. Then, check the This is a computer-to-computer [ad hoc] network; wireless access points are not used option and click OK to enable the Ad-hoc mode. Enter a Network Name (SSID). Setup the WEP settings for your need. IMPORTANT Check this to enable Adhoc mode.
4. The computer set up with this Ad-hoc network in step 3 is the designated administrator of the network. Any computer can access the network by selecting Connect in the Wireless Network Connection window. Select Click 5. Click OK to complete the configuration, and an icon indicating connected to the network appears in the status area.
>>> 4.3 Status In the Status tab, you can configure more network settings. Signal Strength: shows the received signal strength level. Link Quality: shows the measured signal level and connection status. Channel Specifies the operating radio frequency channel in Ad-hoc mode, which should be set to the same channel as the other points in the wireless network. Speed This field sets the current transmitting rate.
It is not recommended to change these settings if you are not familiar with the advanced configuration. Fragmentation Threshold You may set the length of the fragment in this field. Please note that each fragment should not be larger than the Fragmentation Threshold. RTS Threshold You may set the length threshold. Preamble Type You may set the length of preamble in this field. The available options are: - Long: It is set to 144 bits. - Short: It is set to 72 bits.
>>> 4.4 Authentication The Authentication page is to provide users to build different authentication type, the authentication type includes MD5Challenge, TLS and PEAP. Profile You can Add/Delete/Save the settings of your configuration.
>>> 4.5 Information In the Information tab, you can get some information about the manufacturer, hardware and software.
Networking Basics This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to network and some basic outline of networking basics, including sharing files, printing from a computer on the network, or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection. >>> 5.
>>> 5.2 Computer Identification Please verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name, if you had previously given your Windows 2000/XP computer’s name. 1. Right-click My Computer icon on your Windows desktop, and click Properties from the shortcut menu. Right-click Select 2. The System Properties window appears; choose Computer Name tab. Enter some information for reference. Your computer’s name. Your computer will belong to this workgroup.
3. 4. To rename the computer and join a workgroup/domain, click Change. The Computer Name Changes window appears as below. Enter a Computer Name, select Workgroup and enter the name of your workgroup. Please NOTE that each computer’s name must be unique on a particular network to avoid confusion. Enter a name for your computer (less than 15 characters without space. Enter the name of the workgroup. 5. Click OK to save changes.
>>> 5.3 Configuring a Dynamic/Fixed IP Address When the drivers are installed, the default setting here is set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If you want to change the settings, please follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window. Right-click the USB Wireless Network Adapter icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu.
5.a 5.b To configure a dynamic IP address, check the Obtain an IP Address Automatically option. To configure a fixed IP address, check the Use the following IP address option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IP Address Range is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253, and suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Check this 5.a Configuring a dynamic IP address Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask 5.b Configuring a fixed IP address 6. Click OK to complete the configuration.
>>> 5.4 Checking TCP/IP Address 1. 2. Go to Start -> Run.... Type cmd in the Open box and click OK. Type cmd here. 3. A DOS prompt window appears. Type ipconfig/all and press [Enter] to display IP information. Your Wireless LAN adapter model Check the configuration of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway are correct.
>>> 5.5 Checking Connection by Pinging 1. 2. 3. Go to Start -> Run.... Type cmd in the Open box and click OK. A DOS prompt window appears. Type ping 210.59. 147.160 (or any URL address), which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case, and press [Enter]. You will get reply if the pinging is successful.
>>> 5.6 Sharing Files You may now open and save files on other computers once your computers are connected together on a network. You will also be able to specify particular folders or disk drives to share and even password to protect them. Please verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name, if you had previously given your Windows® 2000/XP computers names. Follow the steps below to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network. 1. 2. 3.
4. Select the I want to be able to give others access to my files option, and click OK. Check this Click 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Click OK in the Network dialog box. Provide the Windows Setup CD or direct the path to the proper location of the installation files if prompted. Then, reboot if prompted. Now you can identify a particular folder or disk drive to share, which means you can share a folder that both you and your family member/colleague needs to access occasionally.
10. Select the Share As option to set the parameters for sharing this particular disk drive or folder. Share Name This is used to identify the disk drive or folder you are sharing to other computers in the network, which can be helpful as more resources in your network for others. Comment This field is optional, which can be used to further describe the disk drive or folder for others in the network.
Password This option allows you to apply a level of security to your shared disk drive and folder. Any other computer (user) will be asked to enter the password you set here before accessing the disk drive or folder. Two passwords are used to give two levels of security (or access) to others in the network using the Depends on Password setting. Leaving the Password boxes empty will give everyone in the network access to the disk drive or folder. 11. 12. 13. 14. Click OK to continue.
