802.11b/g mini-PCI WLAN Module User’s Manual Jan.
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FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important Note This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: This module is intended for OEM integrator.
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this 802.11b/g mini-PCI WLAN Module that provides the easiest way to wireless networking. This User’s Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. Features RoHS compliance Operation temperature -25~70oC High speed for wireless LAN connection: IEEE802.11b 11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS); IEEE802.11g 54Mbps date rate with OFDM and 11Mbps with DSSS.
Chapter 2 Installation Follow the steps below to complete the installation: 1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive. 2. Click “Next”. 3. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”.
4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.
5. “Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware” and click “OK”.
6. A pop-up message displayed on the screen click “Continue Anyway”.
7. The hardware installation is completed.
Chapter 3 Connecting to a Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon of 802.11b/g mini-PCI WLAN Module on the desktop, and the Wireless Network Connection Status’ window appears. 2. Select “View Wireless Networks” and check the available networks.
3. From the list of “Available Networks”, choose one network by double clicking the Network Name. 4. You can either select “Unsecured wireless network” or “Security-enabled wireless network”. You need the appropriate username and password to use a “Security-enabled wireless network”.
Chapter 4 Specification Item Frequency Range Details 802.11b/g US/Canada/ETSI/Japan: 2400~2483.5 MHz Japan: 2471~2497 MHz Modulation Technique 802.11b DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, QAM, 64QAM) 802.11g DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) Channels Support 802.11b/g US/Canada: 11 (1~11) Japan 14 (1~13 or 14) ETSI: 13 (1~13) France: 4 (10~13) Operation Voltage 3.3V +/- 10% DC Power Consumption 802.11b Continuous Tx 410mA(typ.)~430mA(max.)@17dBm Continuous Rx 310mA(typ.)~330mA(max.) 802.
Operation System Support Security Operation Mode Transfer Data Rate Operation Temperature Storage Temperature WHQL Media Access Protocol Windows® 98SE, ME, 2K, XP 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP WPA, WPA2 PEAP TLS LEAP MD5 Infrastructure & Ad-hoc mode 802.11b/g: 11, 5.
