Wireless LAN PCI Card
EW-7126
User Manual
Version: 2.0
(June, 2003)
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 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall
not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All
guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United
Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
CONTENTS
1.1 FEATURES .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 1
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................... 2
2.1 WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000 ............................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Install the Driver ...................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Install the Utility ...................................................................................................... 3
2.2 WINDOWS XP ............................................................................................... 4
3.2 CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... 8
3.3 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ....................................................................... 11
3.4 STATUS ...................................................................................................... 13
3.5 STATISTICS................................................................................................. 14
3.6 ABOUT ....................................................................................................... 15
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless LAN PCI Card. This card features the latest
innovation wireless technology. IEEE 802.1x which request wireless stations to pass the
authorization by entering a unique user name and password designated by the authorization
server before connecting to the wireless devices such as Access Point or Router. TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) which are
advanced WLAN security technology included in the IEEE 802.11i standard, and supports
32-bit PCI interface which enables higher transmission performance. Furthermore, this card
provides several kinds of power saving modes allowing user customizes the way of saving
the power from his/her portable or handheld devices. This card is cost-effective, together
with the versatile features, it is the best solution for you to build your wireless network.
1.1 Features
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Complies with the IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz (DSSS) standard.
High data transfer rate - up to 11Mbps.
Support 64/128-bit AES/TKIP/WEP Data Encryption function for high level of security.
Supports IEEE 802.1x advanced WLAN Security.
Supports peer-to-peer communication among any wireless users, no Access Point is
required.
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Detachable antenna with long length cable provides convenience to locate the antenna.
Automatic fallback increases data security and reliability.
Supports the most popular operating system: Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP and Linux.
1.2 Specifications
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Standards: IEEE 802.11b
Bus Type: PCI V2.2/2.1
Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Modulation: CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps, DBPSK@1Mbps
Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data Rate: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback
Security: 64/128-bit AES/TKIP/WEP Data Encryption, IEEE 802.1x
Antenna: External detachable dipole antenna (Cable Length: 94cm, Connector: RP-SMA
connector. Please refer to Appendix A for detailed antenna specification.)
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Drivers: Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP and Linux
LEDs: TX/RX, Link
Transmit Power: 16dBm~18dBm
Dimension: 19(H) x 135(W) x 121(D) mm
Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
Humidity: 5-95% (NonCondensing)
Certification: FCC, CE, WHQL
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1.3 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
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One PCI Card
One Antenna
One Quick Guide
One CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.
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2 Installation Procedure
2.1 Windows 98SE/Me/2000
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows 2000. (Procedures will be the
same for Windows 98SE/Me.)
Note2: If you have installed the Wireless LAN PCI Card driver & utility before, please uninstall
the old version first.
2.1.1 Install the Driver
1. Turn off your PC.
2. Insert the card into the PCI slot of your PC, the system will automatically find the device
and search for its driver.
3. Please select the “Driver\Win2000” folder (select the folder based on your computer’s
OS system) and the system will complete the driver installation automatically.
2.1.2 Install the Utility
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the "Utility\setup.exe" program. The
InstallShield Wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
2. Follow the instruction of the installation program. The program will install the software
for this device directly.
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