THE CONCEPTRONIC 54G WIRELESS PC-CARD Wireless Multimode PCI Card 108Mbps Wireless 11G+ PCI Adapter Manual P/N:065-1795 Contents 1
Package Contents............................................................................3 Introduction.......................................................................................4 Getting Started.................................................................................8 Installation .....................................................................................12 Troubleshooting..............................................................................
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Package Contents Contents of Package: • 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers/Utility on CD Note: If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A laptop computer with an available PCI 32-bit slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98SE • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher • An 802.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Introduction The 108Mbps 11G+ 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 802.11g mode.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter lets you access your network from your laptop computer virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3. An Ad Hoc Network 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter (Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11a/b Access Point or an 802.11a/g Access Point or another computer with an 802.11b/g WLAN card installed). This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network. To complete the installation, please follow these steps: 1.
8Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection. 2. Install The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network. 3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly. 4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless cards. Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Installation This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using the operating systems Windows 2000, ME, 98SE. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter) and then the software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation. Windows XP has a built in utility for wireless devices.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 2. Adapter Installing The Driver Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Utility and the second is to install the Driver. 1 Installing The Configuration Utility Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-ROM. Double-click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter When this screen appears click Next. To install to the folder C:\Program Files\ \ Utility click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location. Click Next to proceed with the utility installation. The Select Program Folder will then appear. You may add a new folder you wish to contain a start up icon or choose one from the list provided. Click Next to proceed.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter The Setup Status screen will appear to inform you that the installation is in process, as seen below. This same screen will then alert you that all backup files have been removed. After WLAN Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter • When the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter has been inserted into a 32-bit PCI slot, the Found New Hardware screen appears. • Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Yes to proceed with the installation. • Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have not inserted the Driver CD into the CD-Rom a prompt such as the one below will appear. Click OK.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter • 2 Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and come to completion. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration MonitorUninstall.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 3 Uninstalling the Driver To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen. Click on the Hardware tab.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Click on Device Manager. Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on the “The” icon.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. complete the uninstall procedure.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Using the Configuration Utility for Windows If you are using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE the Configuration Utility program for The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter is called WLAN. Once you have installed WLAN (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your The 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter using WLAN. Screenshots for this section have been taken in Windows 2000.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs, which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it will appear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up: In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption (WEP enabled).
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter When you are done entering the settings and options for the wireless network click on OK, Cancel, or Apply. OK places the settings into effect and closes the graphical user interface (GUI). Cancel makes invalid all settings entered. Apply implements the setting entered, but does not close the GUI. Status Tab Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advanced state.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the hardware (WLAN PCI card) is given. The MAC address is a factory given address that cannot be changed. Advanced State shows the Radio Status (ON or OFF). Click OK to accept the connection status and exit the GUI. Click Cancel to not accept the status settings and exit the GUI. Under the Option Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Option Tab Under General Setting, Auto launch when Windows starts up: The WLAN automatically launches when Windows starts up. Remember mini status position: Resident in the memory Auto hide mini status: Auto hide the tools Set mini status always on top: It will lock the station. Enable IP setting and Proxy setting in profile: The function will backup previous IP setting now Disable Radio: It will to break off the Radio.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Under Advance Setting : Radio Frequency: 802.11b/g indicates that the PCI Card is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. 802.11b indicates that the PCI Card is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. Start ad hoc network: To provide Ad hoc Radio Frequency Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel. Power save Mode: Fast Save - This setting consumes the half power. Max Save - This setting consumes the least power.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of The 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. Checking The Installation of The Drivers for The PCI Wireless 1. • Go to Start. • Right-click on My Computer. • Click Properties. • Select the Hardware Tab. • Click Device Manager.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter • Click on Network adapters. • Right-click on the Conceptronic IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter - CB31. • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 2. The computer does not recognize the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter. • Make sure that the 108Mbps 11G+ Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI bus slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously installed. To remove the drivers, do the following: A.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 4. The wireless client cannot access The Internet in The Infrastructure mode. Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Technical Specifications Standards • • • IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 Buy Type • PCI 2.2 Supported OS Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98SE • • • • Frequency Range • Data Rates • • 2.4GHz ~2.497GHz 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 ,108 Mbps (IEEE 802.11g) Modulation Techniques IEEE 802.11g BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM OFDM • • • • • IEEE 802.
108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm Weight: 0.12 lb. (55 grams) Physical Dimensions: L = 4.64 inches (130.3mm) W = 2.
