User manual ZONET ZEW1642

[. . . ] It complies with the IEEE 802. 11n standard, making it backward compatible with 802. 11b/g networks for assured compatibility. Advanced 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 encryption is supported to provide secure access for your data. Once you're connected, you can stay in touch with your email, access to the internet and send large files across the network at greater distances than ever before. 1. 2 Product Feature Complies with IEEE 802. 11n, IEEE 802. 11g and IEEE 802. 11b standards Provides 32-bit PCI interface Provides 300Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width 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 connecting with Internet and Xlink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802. 1x security authentication standard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. Supports WMM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in Wi-Fi® Networks Supports Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 1. 3 Contents of Package One Two One One ZEW1642 antennas Installation CD Quick Installation Guide Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items damaged and/or missing. 2 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 1. 4 Before you begin You must have the following: A desktop PC with an available 32-bit PCI slot Minimum 300MHz processor and 32MB memory Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7 A CD-ROM Drive PCI controller properly installed and working in the desktop PC 802. 11n or 802. 11b/g Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another 802. 11n or 802. 11b/g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode. ) 1. 5 Designing your ZEW1642 ZEW1642 supports up to 300Mbps connections. [. . . ] CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) ­ ZEW1642 will stay power-ON as long as the computer is connected to a power outlet. PSM (Power Saving Mode) ­ ZEW1642 will hibernate when the computer is hibernating. 8 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter Network Type: a. Infrastructure ­ A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required. TX Power: Amount of transmit power used by the radio transceiver to send out signal. User can 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. Authentication and Encryption Authentication: Open, Shared, WPA(CCKM capable), WPA-PSK, WPA2(CCKM capable), WPA2-PSK, WPA-NONE, WAPI-PSK, WAPI-CERT Encryption: None, WEP, TKIP, AES, TKIP(MFP), AES(MFP), SMS4 c. 802. 1X 9 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 3. 1. 2 Network 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. 10 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 3. 1. 4 Advanced The Advanced tab shows Advance function of UI Enable Tx Burst: Ralink's proprietary frame burst mode. Enable TCP Window Size: Check this box and the configuration utility will adjust TCP window size automatically to get better performance. Fast Roaming at: Fast to roaming, setup by transmitting power 3. 1. 5 Statistics Statistics tab displays the detail counter information based on 802. 11 MIB counters. This page translates that MIB counters into a format easier for user to understand. 11 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 3. 1. 6 WMM WMM Enable: Enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media WMM - Power Save Enable: Enable WMM Power Save Direct Link Setup Enable: Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup). This function will greatly improve the data transfer rate between WMM-enabled wireless devices. MAC Address: Input the MAC address of another WMM-enabled wireless device you wish to establish a direct link. Tear Down: If you want to remove a specific wireless device from DLS table, select the device and click this button to remove it. 12 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 3. 1. 7 WPS WPS tab supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC configuration method. WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. PIN: Enter the Pin code and click PIN to automatically connect ZEW1642 with wireless devices around. PBC: Click PBC to complete auto-check and connections between ZEW1642 and other wireless device. Information: Display the information about WPS IE on the selected network. WPS associate IE: Send the association request with WPS IE during WPS setup. WPS probe IE: Send the probe request with WPS IE during WPS setup. Note: When clicking PIN or PBC button, please don't click Rescan within two-minute. Click Properties to configure authentication of wireless connection. 20 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter 6. Advanced page configures firewall and connection sharing. 21 802. 11n Wireless PCI Adapter Chapter 4 How to connect with PSP 4. 1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode 1. [. . . ] Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network. In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. [. . . ]