Micro Star MS6820 Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card User Manual 6823 TOC

Micro Star International Co Ltd Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card 6823 TOC

USERS MANUAL 2

3Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideInfrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former oneincludes an Access Point. In an Infrastructure network,the Access Point can manage the bandwidth to maxi-mize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the Access Pointenables users on a wireless LAN to access an existingwired network, allowing wireless users to take advan-tage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet,email, file transfer, and printer sharing. The scale andrange of the Infrastructure network are larger and widerthan that of the Ad-hoc networking.
4Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideSpecifications>>> 1.3Hardware SpecificationsCompliant Standards - IEEE 802.11g/bBus and Connector Types - 32-bit 3.3V Type IIIA - 124-pin Golden FingerSecurity Mechanism - Hardware-Base WEP Privacy - Hardware-Base AES Privacy (driver update)Operational Environment - Operational Temperature: 0 ~ 55OC - Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (Non-Condensing)Weight and Dimension - Weight:11.5g - Dimension: 50.8 x 59.6 x 4.9mmRadio Frequency SpecificationsRaw Data Rates and Modulation Types - IEEE802.11b (Auto-Fallback)CCK: 11 and 5.5MbpsDQPSK: 2MbpsDBPSK: 1Mbps - IEEE802.11g (Auto-Fallback)OFDM: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6MbpsCommunication Protocol - DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) withACK - Half-DuplexAccess Method - Infrastructure Mode: Station-To-LAN Architecture - Ad-Hoc Mode: Station-To-Station Architecture
5Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideFrequency, Bandwidth, and Channels - 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Frequency Band - 11 Channels - Maximum 3 Non-Overlapped Channels - 25MHz Bandwidth Per ChannelTransmitter Output Power - Output Power: 14dBm ± 1dBmWireless Coverage - Up to 500mReceiving Sensitivity - ≤ -82dBm @ 11Mbps (DSSS/CCK) - ≤ -68dBm @ 54Mbps (OFDM)Software SpecificationsSecurity Mechanism - 64-/128-Bit WEP Key - AES-CCM Authentication Mode (driver update) - WPA Support (driver update) - LEAP/PEAP Support (firmware upgrade)Authentication Mechanism - Open Authentication (Default) - Shared-Key AuthenticationOperating System - Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
6Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideSystem RequirementsBefore installing the MP54G, your PC should meet thefollowing:Desktop/notebook PC with an available MiniPCI slot.Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.Minimum 5M bytes free disk space for installing thedriver and utilities.CD-ROM drive, double speed or higher.Package ContentsUnpack the package and check all the items carefully. Ifany item contained is damaged or missing, pleasecontact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also,keep the box and packing materials in case you need toship the unit in the future. The package should containthe following items:One Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card.One Quick Installation Guide.One CD title including drivers, utilities, user’s manualand quick guide.>>> 1.4>>> 1.5
7Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideProduct View>>> 1.6External antenna connectors (J1: Main, J2: Aux)Connect to external antennas for enhanced datatransmission and reception. The external antennas arewell designed on the desktop or notebook computers.NOTE: Please connect the J1(Main) connector if thereis only one antenna to connect.Golden FingerJ1 J2
8Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideHardware Installation >>> 2.1The following diagrams provide you with a basic instal-lation for the MP54G, including how to install and remove the MiniPCI card. The instruction below is suitable for most computers with MiniPCI slot. For more information about the MiniPCI module, please refer to your computer’s manual.Installing the MP54G 1. Locate the Mini PCI slot on the mainboard. 2. Place the MP54G over the MiniPCI slot (at anangle of 30 degrees). Then, gently insert it intothe slot until the golden finger of the cardgets fully inserted. 3. Press down the card, and the retaining clips(on two sides of the slot) will lock onto thenotches of the card.30Foolproof notch
9Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s Guide >>> 2.2 Removing the MP54G 1. Locate the MiniPCI slot with MP54G installed. 2. Press the retaining clips outwards, and thecard should bound upwards slightly after beingreleased from the slot. 3. Remove the card from the MiniPCI slot carefully.
10Wireless 11g MiniPCI Card MP54G User’s GuideThis section describes the procedures of installing thedriver and utility. Follow the instruction step by step tofinish the installation. If you use Windows® 98SE/ME,please prepare the Windows® Setup CD at hand beforeinstalling the driver; because the system will ask you toinsert the Setup CD to copy files during the installation.Installing on Windows® 98SE/MEInsert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch, click Start at thetaskbar and select Run...; type E:\setup.exe in the Openbox and click OK, where E is your CD-drive.>>> 3.1Windows 98SEThe card should beinstalled into yourcomputer beforeinstalling the driverand utility.Step 1.ClickSoftware Installation

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