MediaTek RT3290 802.11b/g/n 1T1R Combo Card User Manual RT3290 Installation guide

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Hardware Quick Installation Guide Installing the Wireless Mini PCI Express Module 1. Power down the computer. 2. Plug the Wireless PCI Express Minicard Module board to motherboard minicard slot 3. Connect 2 external antennas used I-PEX connector for WiFi antenna. 4. Power on the computer. Un-installing the Wireless Mini PCI Express Module 1. Power down the computer 2. Removed 2 external WiFi antennas from the Wireless Mini PCI Express Module 3. Carefully removed the Wireless PCI Express Minicard Module from the motherboard minicard slot. 4. Power on the computer. 2 external

INTRODUCTION The 11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN Mini Card is a device that allows you connect your computer to a wireless local area network (LAN). A wireless LAN allows your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data without physically attaching to the network. The Wireless protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. This card also allows you to take full advantage of your computer’s mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. It even allows you to place your system in locations where cabling is impossible. Modifying and augmenting networks has never been so easy. Wireless Network Options The Peer-to-Peer Network This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless PCI, you can share files and printers between each PC and laptop.

You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN. The Access Point Network The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Install the device 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot cover from the computer. 2. Carefully slide the 11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN Mini Card into the mini PCI slot. Push evenly and slowly and ensure it is properly seated. 3. After the device has been connected to your computer, turn on your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files needed for networking. Install the Driver & Utility 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically. 2. When the License Agreement screen appears, please read the contents and select “I accept the terms of the license agreement “ then click Next to continue. 3. Select the check box to choose a Configuration Tool from the listed two choices. - Configuration Tool: Choose to use our configuration utility. - Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool: Choose to use Windows XP’s built-in Zero Configuration Utility (ZCU). Click Next to continue.

4. There are two modes for you to choose in this screen, either choose WiFi mode or performance mode (TxBurst mode). This mode selection screen is set for the default mode shown in the utility screen, you can still change its mode later in the utility screen. Click Next to continue.

5. When you are prompted the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.

6. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software installation.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION Verification To verify if the device exists in your computer and is enabled, go to Start > Control Panel > System (> Hardware) > Device Manager. Expand the Network Adapters category. If the 11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN Half Mini Cardis listed here, it means that your device is properly installed and enabled.

NETWORK CONNECTION Once the device driver is well installed, a network setting described in the following should be also established. In Windows 2000/ XP 1. (In Windows 2000) Go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Network and Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection Æ Properties. (In Windows XP) Go to Start Æ Control Panel Æ Network and Internet Connections Æ Network Connections Æ Wireless Network Connection Æ Properties.

2. Make sure that all the required components are installed. 3. If any components are missing, click on the Install… button to select the Client/Service/Protocol required. After selecting the component you need, click Add… to add it in. 4. For making your computer visible on the network, make sure you have installed File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

IP Address Note: When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, remember to have the IP address for each computer set on the same subnet mask. If your Broadband Router use DHCP technology, however, it won’t be necessary for you to assign Static IP Address for your computer. 1. To configure a dynamic IP address (i.e. if your broadband Router has the DHCP technology), check the Obtain an IP Address Automatically option. 2. To configure a fixed IP address (if you broadband Router is not DHCP supported, or when you need to assign a static IP address), check the Use the following IP address option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field; for example, enter 192.168.1.254 in the IP address field, and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.

CONFIGURATION UTILITY After the Wireless adapter has been successfully installed, users can use the included Configuration Utility to set their preference. Go to StartÆ (All) ProgramsÆ Ralink Wireless ÆRalink Wireless Utility. You can also open the Configuration Utility by double clicking the icon or right clicking to select Launch Config Utilities.

Network The Network page displays the information of surrounding APs from last scan result. The tab lists the information including SSID, Network type, Channel, Wireless mode, Security-Enabled and Signal.