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horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 INDEX INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................... 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN..................................................................................... 5 DESIGNING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK......................................................... 6 CARDBUS ADAPTER .........................................
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Introduction The Wireless Network Adapter is a powerful 32-bit Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter that installs quickly and easily into PCs. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter connects you with 802.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Designing Your Wireless Network The wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement PCI Local Bus computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP. Cardbus adapter The two status LED indicators of the Cardbus wireless adapter are described in the following.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 USB adapter The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following. • LNK/ACT ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection • LNK/ACT Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. Install Wireless Adapter Install Driver and Utility • • Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. The Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 2-1 should appear. If it dose not, click the Start button and choose Run.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 • Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Install Adapter Cardbus Adapter • • Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Hold the adapter with the LOGO facing up and insert it into a Cardbus slot. • If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button. The driver will be installed automatically. PCI Adapter • • • • Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose Install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button. The driver will be installed automatically. USB Adapter • • • Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. Hold the adapter and insert it into a USB slot. If the Found New Hardware Wizard displays, choose install the software automatically (Recommended), and click Next button.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Configuration your wireless adapter • The Wireless Client Configuration Utility screen will appear automatically. • Click the Site Survey tab then click the Refresh button to search for available wireless networks. • To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click Associate button.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Using the Wireless Client Configuration Utility Use the Wireless Client Configuration Utility to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. You can doubleclick the icon on your system desktop start it. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>Wireless Client Configuration Utility>WirelessCfg.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Associate button. Choose the Authorization Mode and Encryption Method in the drop-down box. If the wireless network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles. To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that appears, direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the OK button. Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. From the screen that appears, select the appropriate file, and click the Open button.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Profile Manager On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile. When the Network Info screen appears, enter a Name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 If you choose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the Wireless Mode from the drop-down menu. Then, select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop-down menu. Click the Next button. If you choose Infrastructure Mode, click the Next button. The Security screen will appear. Choose the Authentication Mode and Encryption Method from the drop-down menu.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 The Protocol screen will appear. Select Do not change settings, then, click Next button. The Complete Screen will appear. Click Finish button. You have successfully created a connection profile.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. 1. 2. 3. The Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter does not work properly. • Reinsert the Wireless Cardbus/PCI/USB Adapter into your PC’s PCI slot/Cardbus slot/USB slot. • Right click on My Computer and select Properties.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 Specifications Standards: Modulation: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: Network Protocol: Interface: Transmit Power: Sensitivity: LED: WEP Key Bits: Dimensions: Cardbus: PCI: USB: Unit Weight: Cardbus: PCI: USB: Power: Cardbus: PCI: USB: Certifications: Operating Temp.: Storage Temp.
horNET P6121-L2 / P6122-09 / P6123-09 NOTES 20
