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108Mbps Super G Wireless PCI Adapter
802.11g Wireless Network Adapter
User’s Guide
Rev. 20040129
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Contents Package Contents ............................................................................3 Introduction.......................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ................................................................................6 Getting Started..................................................................................8 Installation ......................................................................
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Package Contents Contents of Package: • 108Mbps SuperG 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 802.11b/g Access Point for (Infrastructure Mo
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Introduction The 108Mbps SuperG 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. The 108Mbps SuperG 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 XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, in either Ad
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY. Network Mode LED Activity Network Activity Both LEDs flash in unison Searching for a Network Both LEDs flash alternately Connection ACTIVITY Associated with the Network, Both LEDs flicker dimly but No Activity Power Save Mode (Power-up POWER LED – slow rate or Reset) blink Card is disabled Only the POWER LED fla
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Wireless Basics Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high- speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to the 802.11b and 802.11g standards, our wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. Our products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. Installation Considerations Desi
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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
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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:
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provide you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came with your Access Point to determine its configuration. Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection. 2. Install The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter into t
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is installed correctly. 4. Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless card. 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing 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. When you have completed your network, it should l
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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 SuperG 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. The configura
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 1 Installing the 108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 13
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Installing The Driver Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and the second is to install the Configuration Utility. • When the 108Mbps SuperG 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-R
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter • Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and come to completion. 15
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 2 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. Setup.exe 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. 16
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 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. 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. 17
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter 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. 3 Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under Programs WLAN Monitor Uninstall. 18
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IEEE 802.11g PCI Card Wireless Network Adapter 4 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. Click on Device Manager. 19
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108Mbps SuperG Wireless PCI Adapter Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on the “The” icon. Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete the uninstall procedure. 20
