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Federal Communication Commission 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 co
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CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3
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Table of Contents Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference statement 2 CE Mark Warning 3 Getting Started with the TEW-603PI 5 Hardware and Wireless Utility 6 About Your Super G Wireless MIMO PCI Adapter 6 Package Content 6 System Requirement 6 LED Definition 6 Product Outline 7 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility 8 Working with Profiles 9
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Getting Started with the TEW-603PI Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-603PI! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-603PI. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical information in this manual (such as in “Wireless LAN Networking” and “Configuring Wireless Security”) to operate and enjoy the TEW-603PI. It is included for your reference only. The following conventions are used i
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Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Wireless MIMO PCI Adapter The Adapter is an IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment. The following lists the main features of your Card. Your Adapter can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices. Automatic rat
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Fixed Antenna LINK LED POWER LED R-SMA Connector Side view of the PCI Adapter from bracket. Product Outline Fixed Antenna LEDs R-SMA Connector PCI Interface golden fingers Wireless MIMO PCI Adapter 7
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Overview of the Wireless Client Utility The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-603PI. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-603PI to your computer. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH THE TEW-603PI TO YOUR COMPUTER. ATTACHING THE TEW-603PI BEFORE THE UTILITY IS INSTALLED COULD CAUSE THE INSTALLATION TO FAIL. IMPORTANT When the TEW-603PI is installed, it is configured to autom
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The Link Information pane provides information on your current connection. This same pane shows at the bottom of all screens so you are always aware of your connection status. WHEN THE TEW-603PI IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ARE UNAVAILABLE. SETTINGS OR BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ARE GRAYED OUT. NOTE Working with Profiles A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without profiles
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3. Type a descriptive name for the profile such as Home or CoffeShop. 4. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Choose Infrastructure when connecting to an access point or wireless router. You will need to know the SSID of the access point. Choose Ad-Hoc when connecting directly to another computer without using an access point. You can type anything for the SSID as long as the same SSID is used on the computer you are connecting to. 5. In the
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6. Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add To Profile. 7. Click Next. The WLAN Security Configuration screen appears. This screen reflects the security settings detected of the access point you want to connect to. Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your network administrator for this information. See “Configuring Wireless Security” for more information. 8. Select the Security Mode from the drop-down list and then select the appropriate settings
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9. Click Next. 10. Click Save to complete the wizard and save the new profile. (If you do not want to activate the profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now checkbox.) 12
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MODIFYING PROFILES You may need to modify settings for a profile, for example, if you purchase a new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security settings. Refer to the following to modify a profile. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Profile. 2. Select the profile you want to modify and click Properties. 13
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3. Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings. Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the defaults. 4. Click WLAN Security. (Refer to “Configuring Wireless Security” for more details on security settings.) Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode to choose from the following settings: Disabled (No Encryption) All data sent between the access point and the client is left unen
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WPA/WPA2 WPA encrypts all traffic between the access point and the client using either TKIP or AES encryption. Depending on the authentication protocol selected, each client must authenticate using their own unique username, password, and security certificate. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK is a compromise between WPA and WEP. Like WEP, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the network must have in order to send and receive data. Like WPA, it uses either TKIP or AES. IT IS RECOMMEDED
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Checking for Available Access Points To scan for access points using the TEW-603PI, refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click SiteSurvey. 2. Available wireless networks are listed. Click Refresh anytime to update the list. 3. Select the network you want and click Connect. Or click Add To Profile if you want to con- nect later. For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You ca
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Disabling the Wireless Client Utility You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should disable the Wireless Client Utility. To disable the Wireless Client Utility refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Options. 2. Select the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check box and click Apply Now. 17
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Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens This section covers the following topics: • The Network Screen • The Profile Screen • The SiteSurvey Screen • The Options Screen • The Version Screen The Network Screen The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-603PI. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-603PI to your computer. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH THE TEW-603PI TO
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WIRELESS SETTING The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below Shows the current profile you have selected. If you have not Current Profile added a profile, only Default shows. The settings shown in the Network screen are for the current profile. Click the dropdown arrow to select another profile. Press to reconnect to the current access point. Reconnect (button) Shows the current network mode. Infrastructure or ad-hoc Network Mode mode. (See Note below for more information
