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NI-707524 

300N  Wireless  CardBus  Adapter 

 

 

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Chapter 1 

Introduction 

Thank you for choosing the 

NI-707524 300N Wireless Cardbus Adapter

1.1  Overview of the Product 

The adapter is a 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled 
wireless performance for your notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better 
Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on. 

With  the  802.11n  technology,  higher  throughput  improvements  using  MIMO  (multiple  input, 
multiple output antennas), the 

NI-707524

’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer 

rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can 
also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and 
WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being 
exposed. 

The  adapter  is  easy  to  install  and manage.  The  Quick  Setup Wizard  guides  you  step-by-step 
through the installation process; the ICIDU Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless 
connection immediately. 

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the 

NI-707524

 is the 

best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer. 

1.2  Features 

  Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards 

  Supports  WPA/WPA2  data  security,  IEEE802.1x  authentication,  TKIP/AES  encryption, 

64/128/152-bit WEP encryption 

  Supports  high  rate  of  up  to  300Mbps  for  maximum  throughput,  supports  automatically 

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations 

  Provides 32-bit CardBus interface 

  Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes 

  Good capability on anti-jamming 

  Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode 

  Ease to configure and provides monitoring information 

  Supports Windows 2000, XP ,Vista 

  Built-in two internal antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two 

transmitters. 

Summary of Contents for NI-707524

Page 1: ...MANUAL NI 707524 Rev 1 0 0 C A R D B U S A D A P T E R W I R E L E S S 3 0 0 N 3 0 0 M B P S...

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Page 3: ...r an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 2...

Page 4: ...ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation Full implementation planned 2012 Italy If used outside of own premises general authorization is required Luxembourg None General authorizati...

Page 5: ...ter 3 Configuration 11 3 1 Current Status 11 3 2 Profile Management 13 3 2 1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile 13 3 2 2 Remove a profile 18 3 2 3 Switch another Profile 18 3 2 4 Export a Profile 1...

Page 6: ...Drivers and Full Manual Manual Note Make sure that the package contains the above items If any of the listed items are damaged or missing please contact with your distributor Conventions The Adapter m...

Page 7: ...er is easy to install and manage The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process the ICIDU Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately...

Page 8: ...tatus Blue Flashing Alternately The adapter is trying to scan a networking connection Activity Blue Status Blue Intermittently The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving dat...

Page 9: ...ure for Windows 2000 XP and Vista The Setup Wizard will install the ICIDU Wireless N Client Utility ICIDU 11NWCU and drivers When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software the s...

Page 10: ...tinue Figure 2 2 3 After that you should choose a Setup type It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver Select Install Driver Only to install driver only select Make Driver...

Page 11: ...ion for the software then click Next in the screen below shown in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 5 After that select the program folder you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folde...

Page 12: ...0N Wireless CardBus Adapter 7 Figure 2 5 6 Choose configuration tool if you are not sure please leave it default Then click Next to continue Figure 2 6 7 Click OK to continue the Installation on the s...

Page 13: ...Figure 2 8 Figure 2 8 Note 1 For Windows XP the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps shown in Figure 2 9 Our drivers have been tested thoroughly and...

Page 14: ...r 9 Figure 2 9 2 In Windows 2000 the warning screen is shown below Figure 2 10 and please select Yes to continue installation Figure 2 10 9 After all the steps above you will see the screen below clic...

Page 15: ...NI 707524 300N Wireless CardBus Adapter 10 Figure 2 11...

Page 16: ...the RSSI is less than 5dB If the icon is yellow there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB If the icon is green there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and...

Page 17: ...rently connected are shown here The options include Infrastructure access point Ad Hoc Note You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management IP Address Th...

Page 18: ...dd a new configuration profile click New on the Profile Management tab To modify a configuration profile select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify Then you will see the M...

Page 19: ...ter 14 Figure 3 3 2 Edit the Security tab Select the Security tab in the screen above and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile To define the security mode select the radio button of t...

Page 20: ...in the Define Shared Keys window shown in Figure 3 5 Note The WEP security mode is not available for 802 11n None No security not recommended Note If the access point which the Adapter is associated h...

Page 21: ...e Select different Security Options the configurations are different you can select the appropriate security option and configure the exact key as your need 3 Edit the Advanced tab This screen below a...

Page 22: ...modes of networking Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless...

Page 23: ...authentication using shared but switches it to open authentication if shared fails Open System enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings It will only associate with t...

Page 24: ...ndow will then appear below 3 Browse the directory to export the profile to 4 Click Save The profile should then be exported to the specified location Figure 3 8 3 2 5 Import a Profile 1 From the Prof...

Page 25: ...will open the General tab screen Fill in the Profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network Figure 3 10 3 2 7 Auto Profile Selection Management The auto selection feat...

Page 26: ...the Profile Management tab the client adapter will scan for an available network The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks will be used to connect to the net...

Page 27: ...tab Card Name The name of the wireless network adapter MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless network adapter Driver The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver Driver Versio...

Page 28: ...s been installed Windows Vista will display a wireless Network Connection message like this one Figure 3 14 Icon means the connection has been established Icon means there is no connection To establis...

Page 29: ...4 Figure 3 15 2 The following screen will show you available wireless networks Highlight the one you want to join and then click Connect Figure 3 16 3 To continue click Connect Anyway Click the Cancel...

Page 30: ...NI 707524 300N Wireless CardBus Adapter 25 4 If the connection is successful established the following screen will appear click close to finish the connection Figure 3 18...

Page 31: ...35Mbps 13 26 39 52 78 104 117 130Mbps 6 5 13 19 5 26 39 52 58 5 65Mbps 1 2 5 5 11Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Modulation 11b CCK QPSK BPSK 11g OFDM 11n QPSK BPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Media Access Protocol CSMA CA...

Page 32: ...Independent Basic Service Set IBSS or as peer to peer mode and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all...

Page 33: ...so Wireless Network Name and ESSID WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit or 152 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard To gain a...

Page 34: ...ireless CardBus Adapter 29 ICIDU is a registered trademark All other brand names and rights in connection with them are and remain the property of the rightful owner Copyright 2010 ICIDU All rights ex...

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