User manual TRENDNET TEW-443PI

[. . . ] Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some situations or environments for example: ·On board of airplanes, or ·In an explosive environment, or ·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments (e. g. [. . . ] The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless PCI Adapter configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter. Describes the LED indicators of the Adapter. Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless PCI Adapter. iv 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless PCI Adapter. HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator LNK (Link) The LNK indicator indicates green when the Wireless PCI Adapter is connected to a network successfully. ACT (Activity) The ACT indicator blinks green continuously whiles the Wireless PCI Adapter is transmitting data. Unpacking Open the box of the Wireless PCI Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One 802. 11g Wireless PCI Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Check the installation 1. Shut down the computer, unplugs its power cord, and remove the chassis cover. Insert the contact edge of the Wireless PCI Adapter into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master Expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card's contacts are fully seated in the PCI slot connector. Install the bracket screw and secure the card to the computer chassis. The computer will automatically activate the newly installed driver and utility the Wireless PCI Adapter. Setup The setup of the Wireless PCI Adapter can be performed using the following steps: Visually inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the PC's PCI slot. Make sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to have a better connection. 2 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Wireless Utility Setting I. Link Information The default page is as below after launching the Utility program. Windows 2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation 1. Insert the Wireless Cardbus Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into computer's CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install the driver and the utility. Click Install Utility button to start the installation. 3. The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless Cardbus utility. Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided utility. When the Wireless Cardbus Adapter was installed, you will see the icon on the Windows task bar. When the icon in the toolbar represents in full green color then the signal strength has an excellent performance with the AP, if it represents in yellow color then the signal strength has a fair performance with the AP, and if the icon represents no color, then the signal strength has a worst performance with the wireless station. Status: Shows the BSSID associated, which can be used to identify the wireless network. SSID: Shows current SSID, which must be the same for the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. [. . . ] Remove: To remove the selected the profile Properties: To view and change its settings of the profile. IV. Site Survey 8 9 Add: To add a profile. Then, the following screen would appear. User can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technology IEEE 802. 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) IEEE 802. 11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Interface Data Transfer Rate Receiver Sensitivity Transmit Rate Frequency Range Modulation Schemes Channels Media Access Protocol 32-bit PCI 2. 1, 2. 2. [. . . ]