Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CN-WR0412-S1 Sigma
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1 Wireless-N CardBus Adapter Quick Installation Guide Introducing the Wireless-N CardBus Adapter The Wireless-N CardBus Adapter is designed to add 802.11n wireless network to your notebook computer for fast internet access. Features and Benefits • Compliant with 802.
2 Package Contents • Wireless-N CardBus Adapter • Driver CD • Quick Installation Guide Layout Activity LED Flashing: Transferring/receving data Off: No wireless activity Link LED On: Linked to a.
3 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions: 1. This wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT expose this network card to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
4 3. Power on your notebook computer. Note : In most system it is not necessary to turn off the notebook before inserting the cardbus adapter into the cardbus slot. Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server 1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard , click Cancel .
5 Windows Vista ™ 1. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel . 2. Insert the driver CD. Click Start , in the Start Search box, type D:CardBussetup.exe , press Enter . (Change the D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 3. Click Allow . 4. Choose I accept the terms of the license agreement , then click Next .
6 If you stopped config utility by Exit function, you will not be able to maintain the wireless link to the access point you wish to use. In this case, you can start config utility again by clicking Start, All Programs, Ralink Wireless , Ralink Wirelss Utility .
7 Figure 3 2. Configuration utility will scan for all wireless access points automatically. Scan results will be displayed here, please check if the wireless access point with the SSID (the name of wireless access point) you preferred is shown in Figure 4 .
8 3. Click the wireless access point or network device you wish to connect to, then click Connect , shown in Figure 5 below. Figure 5 The non-encrypted access point (The Encryption field indicate None) will connected within one minute.
9 If the wireless access point you selected have SSID, please skip this step, shown in Figure 6 . Figure 6 5. If the wireless access point uses encryption, you have to input WEP passphrase or WPA preshared key.
10 6. You’ll see Connected <-> SSID (SSID is the SSID of the wireless access point or wireless device you connected to) message displayed at lower-left corner of configuration utility, congratulations, you’re successfully connected to the access point or wireless device you selected, shown in Figure 8 .
11 Signal : Shows the signal strength of access point or wireless device. Larger number means better radio strength. Channel : Shows the channel number that access point or wireless device uses. Encryption : Shows the encryption method that access point or wireless device uses.
12 Using Windows Zero Configuration Windows XP and Vista has a built-in wireless network configuration utility called Windows Zero Configuration (WZC). You can use WZC to configure your wireless network adapter. 1. Right-click Ralink configuration utility icon and select Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility, shown in Figure 9.
13 Figure 10 5. All wireless access points in proximity will be displayed here. If the access point you want to use is not displayed here, please move your computer closer to the access point, or you can click Refresh network list to rescan access points.
14 7. If you can see Connected message, the connection between your computer and wireless access point is successfully established. Soft-AP Function In addition to being a wireless client of other wireless access points, this wireless card can act as a wireless service provider.
15 After you select Switch to AP Mode , the Ralink utility icon will indicated the wireless card is operating in AP mode now. If you want to switch the wireless card back to station mode (become a client of other wireless access points), click Switch to Station Mode .
16 Channel : Please select the wireless channel you wish to use. The number of channels available here will vary depends on the setting of Country Region Code . Wireless Mode : Please select the wireless operating mode. You can limit the type of wireless client to 802.
17 2 : SPAIN 3 : FRANCE 4 : MKK 5 : MKKI (TELEC) 6 : ISRAEL (Channel 3 to 9) 7 : ISRAEL (Channel 5 to 13) Beacon(ms) : You can define the time interval that a beacon signal should be send. Default value is 100. Do not modify this value unless you know what will be affected.
18 Security Settings This wireless card supports wireless encryption in AP mode, which will encrypt the data being transferred over the air to enhance data security level. It’s recommended to enable data encryption unless you wish to open your computer (and its internet connection) to the public.
19 Encryption Type : Please select an encryption mode. The available options in this setting item will vary depending on the authentication type you select. If you select Not Use , data will not be encrypted and people with some networking knowledge will be able to read the data you transfer with proper tool.
20 If you want to use WEP 64 bit encryption, please input 10 characters; if you select HEX, or input 5 characters if you select ASCII; If you want to use WEP 128bit encryption, please input 26 characters if you select HEX, or input 13 characters if you select ASCII.
21 Figure 15 Access Policy : Select the policy type of your access rule: Disable :Allow any wireless client with proper authentication settings to connect to this access point. Allow All : Only allow wireless clients with MAC address listed here to connect to this access point.
22 Mac Table Show the list all wireless clients connected to this access point, shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 MAC Address : Displays the MAC address of this wireless client. AID : The serial number of this wireless connection. Power Saving Mode : Displays the capability of power saving function of this wireless client.
23 Event Log This software access point will log all wireless-related activities as a log, shown in Figure 17 . Figure 17 You can click Clear to remove all entries in the log.
24 Statistics This page shows detailed information about how your software access point works, shown in Figure 18 . Figure 18 You can click RESET COUNTERS button to reset all counters to zero.
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27 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b), networking, sound cards, and other accessories.
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