User manual TRENDNET TEW-641PC

[. . . ] End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. [. . . ] The 802. 11n Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter can easily adapt 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. Describes the 802. 11n Wireless LAN Adapter and its features. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the 802. 11n Wireless LAN Adapter. Describes the LED indicator on the Adapter. Describes how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the 802. 11n Wireless LAN Adapter. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless N CardBus Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: TEW-641PC PC Card or TEW-643PI PCI Adapter CD-ROM (Utility/Driver and User's Guide) Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup Before installation, check the following: Make sure your computer is running at least a 300MHz or above processor with 256MB RAM or above Visually inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the PCI slot. (TEW-641PC) Visually inspect the CardBus Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the PCMCIAI slot. (TEW-643PI) The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows 7, Vista, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4) A 802. 11n or 802. 11b/g access point. Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions. 2 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS LED Link The Link LED indicator lighted green when the 802. 11n Wireless LAN Adapter is connected to wireless network successfully. ACT (Activity) The ACT LED indicator blinking green when the 802. 11n Wireless LAN Adapter is transmitting or receiving data. Check the installation The LEDs of the Wireless LAN Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: TEW-641PC 1. Once the device is plugged to the station's PCMCIA slot, the LED of the Wireless LAN Adapter will light up indicating a normal status. When the device plugged to the station's PCMCIA slot and the driver was installed, the ACT will start alternate blinking, it means that the device is starting to scan the wireless devices near the Wireless LAN Adapter. While the Wireless LAN Adapter linked up and transmitting data to the Access Point or to other Wireless LAN station, the Link LED will lighted green. Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the Wireless N CardBus Adapter with the Access Point. Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless N CardBus Adapter. Profile Name: Shows the Profile Name. SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection Infrastructure ­ to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points. 7 Ad-Hoc ­ to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices. Authtication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS, WPA2 EPA-TLS. Select Open System, Shared Key for WEP data encryption feature. Open or Shared Key Open System and Shared Key require the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use. Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space. 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