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802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter 

 

 

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AWD154B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for AWD154B

Page 1: ...802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter MODEL AWD154B User Manual ...

Page 2: ... 1 3 Link Status 9 3 1 4 Advanced 10 3 1 5 Statistics 10 3 1 6 WMM 11 3 1 7 WPS 12 3 1 8 SSO 13 3 1 9 CCX 13 3 2 AP Mode 14 3 2 1 Configuration 14 3 2 2 Access Control 15 3 2 3 MAC Table 16 3 2 4 Switch to Working Station Mode 16 3 3 Use Zero Configuration 17 Chapter 4 How to connect with PSP 20 4 1 Configure PSP with Ad Hoc mode 20 4 2 Configure XLink Kai 22 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 23 Ch...

Page 3: ...d IEEE 802 11b standards Compliant with PCI 2 2 Standard Provides up to 54Mbps transmission rate and up to 300 meters transmission distance Real world distances will vary due to environment Auto detects and changes the network transmission rate Provides two work modes Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking supports PS3 PSP Wii and Nintendo DS connectin...

Page 4: ...tems 1 Install AWD154B into your computer as following steps Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard Slide AWD154B into the PCI slot Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot s contacts You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide AWD154B all the way in after it is firmly in place secure its fastening tab to your PC s chassis with a mounting screw Then close...

Page 5: ...folder to execute it The wizard will run and install all necessary files to your computer automatically 4 Click Next to accept the Agreement Or click Cancel to cancel the installation 5 Select Install Driver Only for most users But if using WinXP SP2 older operating systems select Ralink WLAN Utility then click Next ...

Page 6: ...Tool for older operating systems which provides it full access to all current security protocols b It is recommended for most users to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool 7 Click Install to start installation Or click Cancel to cancel the installation 8 Click Finish to complete the software installation ...

Page 7: ...anced features If you selected Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool or Driver Only during the installation process you may now use your wireless card like normal or if needed refer to Chapter 3 3 for instruction on how to use the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool 3 1 Station Mode Station Mode is the default access mode for AWD154B In this mode AWD154B serves as a client to receive the wireless signal...

Page 8: ...profile Edit to edit modify change parameter of an existing profile Delete to delete an existing profile Activate to make an existing profile become active and to connect 3 1 1 1 Add Edit Profile a System Configuration Power Save Mode a CAM Constantly Awake Mode AWD154B will stay power ON as long as the computer is connected to a power outlet b PSM Power Saving Mode AWD154B will hibernate when the...

Page 9: ...choose different value in the drop down menu Preamble Only available under Ad hoc mode Value can be chose from Auto Long or Short Threshold Frame size when RTS CTS handshake performs before attempt to transmit a RTS Threshold Default value 2347 b Fragment Threshold Default value 2346 b Authentication and Encryption Authentication Open Shared Leap WPA WPA PSK WPA2 and WPA2 PSK Encryption Algorithm ...

Page 10: ...etwork Under Network tab you will know information of all surrounding wireless networks from the last scan Click Rescan to update and refresh 3 1 3 Link Status Link status page shows detail information about the current connection ...

Page 11: ...uration utility will adjust TCP window size automatically to get better performance Fast Roaming at Fast to roaming setup by transmitting power Enable CCX Cisco Compatible eXtensions a LEAP Turn on CCKM b Enable Radio Measurement channel measures every 0 2000 milliseconds 3 1 5 Statistics Statistics tab displays the detail counter information based on 802 11 MIB counters This page translates that ...

Page 12: ...e between WMM enabled wireless devices a MAC Address Input the MAC address of another WMM enabled wireless device you wish to establish a direct link b Timeout Value must be between 0 65535 in integer If the value is zero represents it always connects Default value of Timeout Value is 60 seconds c Tear Down If you want to remove a specific wireless device from DLS table select the device and click...

Page 13: ...Wi Fi networks PIN Enter the Pin code and click PIN to automatically connect AWD154B with wireless devices around PBC Click PBC to complete auto check and connections between AWD154B and other wireless device Renew Click to update the Pin code Rescan Update information on surrounding wireless network Connect click to connect the WPS wireless network Disconnect to disconnect the connected wireless ...

Page 14: ...3 1 8 SSO SSO Backup Exec for Windows servers SAN Shared Storage Option is a strong LAN free backup solution 3 1 9 CCX Enable CCX Cisco Compatible eXtensions Enable Radio Measurement channel measures every 0 1023 milliseconds ...

Page 15: ...network Right click the tray icon and select Switch to AP Mode 3 2 1 Configuration In soft AP configuration Utility page you can make some basic configurations such as wireless network name mode channel and authentication Click Security Setting button to make different security configurations of wireless communication and you can choose the authentication type or encryption type ...

Page 16: ...rs 2 ASCII characters include any numbers letters and characters 3 2 2 Access Control Choose Access Control tab to start MAC control Access control includes Allow All and Reject All After editing the MAC address access list only the MAC in the Allow All list could access the Soft AP ...

Page 17: ...ation of the wireless devices accessed to this soft AP 3 2 4 Switch to Working Station mode In the Soft AP mode right click the icon in the system tray and choose Switch to Station Mode then AWD154B is switching to working station mode with an interface of working station ...

Page 18: ...ight click the tray icon and select Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility 2 The windows wireless network connection will appear Double click the wireless network icon on the system tray to check the wireless network choose the network and click Connect to setup the association 3 If your wireless router has been encrypted there will be a window appeared for input the key Please input the ...

Page 19: ...twork Connection Status 5 Click Properties button in General page and choose the tab Wireless Networks to add the SSID of available network by clicking Add if there are several available networks linking priority could be configured by the button Move up and Move down The icon shows the current linked AP Click Properties to configure authentication of wireless connection ...

Page 20: ...AWD154B User Manual 19 6 Advanced page configures firewall and connection sharing ...

Page 21: ... with Ad Hoc mode 1 Select Network Settings on PSP 2 Select Ad Hoc mode on PSP 3 Select Channel on PSP 4 Select Start Control Panel double click System icon select Hardware tab click Device Manager button select AWD154B Ralink Turbo Wireless LAN Card list in Network adapters ...

Page 22: ...P XLink Mode list in Property and choose Enable from Value drop down menu 4 2 Configure XLink Kai XLink Kai is a global gaming network bringing together XBox Playstation Gamecube and PSP users in one integrated community It is software running on your PC or Macintosh that allows you to play system link enabled games online ...

Page 23: ...on VII Start Kai Config to configure the user name password and other parameters Login XLink Kai Select Start All programs XLink Kai Evolution VII Start Kai PSP will connect with XLink Kai automatically The following window will indicate the connection is established well now ...

Page 24: ... 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan Transmit distance Indoors up to 100 meters Outdoors up to 300 meters Roaming Support multipoint auto roaming and configuration Support wireless network environments auto detect Antenna Type Dipole Antenna 1 8dBi Power 3 3V bus powered Media Access Protocol WMM Security WPA WPA2 64 128 bit WEP TKIP AES LED Indicators Link Activity Operating System Windows 2000 ...

Page 25: ... on Make sure that AWD154B is connected to the correct SSID Network and with the correct security options passkey as with the other computers in the Wireless Network Kasperky and ZoneAlarm are known to have aggressive Network features Ensure that your Internet Security software is not disabling use of your AWD154B by temporarily uninstalling your Internet Security software 3 What should I do when ...

Page 26: ...ected by your computer Reboot the computer and try again Remove AWD154B and insert it into another PCI port Uninstall the driver from Control Panel and re install using the latest driver from our website www aziocorp com 6 I can not establish connection with a certain wireless access point Remove prior wireless profiles from Advanced Wireless Settings If the SSID of access point you wish to connec...

Page 27: ...ller or distributor that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the life of the product AZiO reserves the right before having any obligation under this warran ty to inspect the damaged AZiO product and all costs of shipping the AZiO product to AZiO for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser In order to keep this warranty in ef...

Page 28: ... OF ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY INCLUDING WARRANTY CONTRACT STATUTORY OR TORT NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERM OF ANY LIFE TIME WARRANTY OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW OR IN THE EVENT THAT ANY LIFE TIME WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL AZIO S ENTIRE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQU...

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