User Manual

FCC ID: KA2IR827MO1

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IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless PCIe Adapter

User’s Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction .................................................................................... 1
Overview of this User’s Guide ..................................................... 1
Software Installation....................................................................... 2
Windows 98se/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation........ 2
Wireless Utility Setting ................................................................ 3
Technical Specifications............................................................... 13

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11a/b/g/n PCIe Adapter.
This manual helps to get familiar with the Wireless PCIe Adapter. This manual
contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual
for future reference.
With a Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11g) mini PCI Adapter, a desktop or laptop
computer can communicate with another computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use
utilities are bundled with Wireless mini-PCI Adapter for configuration, monitoring,
and diagnosis purposes.
Wireless PCIe Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the
need for wired connections, at a speed of up to fifty-four megabit per second.
Wireless PCIe Adapter provides users with an access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and service,
which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless PCIe Adapter
configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small
number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow
roaming around a broad area.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction. Describes the Wireless PCIe Adapter and its features.
Software Installation. Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)
specifications of the Wireless PCIe Adapter.

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$SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the Wireless PCIe Adapter via Windows OS installation. Windows 98se/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation 1. Insert the Wireless LAN mini PCI Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into computer’s CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install the driver and the utility, for Win98se, please reboot the system to install the driver to the system properly. In some specific setting on Windows system, you may need to proceed the software manually, go to your Windows Start menu and choose Run, type “D:\Utility\Setup.exe” in the dialog box (D:\ will depend on where your CD-ROM drive is located) and click OK. 2. If you need to install the driver manually, refer each Windows OS to the following CD-Rom directory path: D:\Drivers\<Windows OS>\SIS163U.INF. Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows OS> will depend on the Windows Operating System you are using). 3. The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. Click “Next” to continue. 4. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless Utility. Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided utility. 5. You will see the icon on the Windows task bar when you finish the installation. When the icon in the toolbar represents in green color, it is properly connected to the network and if it represents in red color, then it is not connected to the network. 2$

Configuration
The Configuration function helps you to configure the Network and the Security.

Network: the setting of the Network mode, the SSID and the Channels.
Network Mode:
If you want to connect with an Access Point, please set to “Infrastructure” mode. If
you have more stations and just want to set them as local network, please set the
mode to “Ad-Hoc” mode.
Network SSID:
The SSID differentiates one Wireless LAN group name from another; so all access
points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific Wireless LAN group
name must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS
unless it can provide the unique SSID.
If the SSID parameter is “ANY”, it will detect the strongest signal of the wireless
station.
Channel:
It shows radio channel numbers that used for Wireless LAN networking.
The channel number can be set only under the Ad-Hoc operation mode. In Ad-Hoc
mode stations, each station must have the same channel numbers and SSID.
In Infrastructure mode, the Wireless mini-PCI Adapter will automatically detect the
channel number of the Access Point.
Security: the setting of the Network Encryption.
This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. A
secondary function of encryption is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless
network, and it can be achieved by using the Encryption function.
Encryption Mode:
There are two kinds of encryption mode, WEP encryption and WPA-PSK.
Click the Enable Encryption to activate the security of the mini-PCI Adapter.
WEP-Key: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) relies on a secret key that is
shared between a mobile station and a base station (Access Point).
WEP-Passphrase: the Passphrase in the dialog box helps you to create a
group of WEP key in the Key Setting.
Authentication Mode:
Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, the stations
don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm was set to default.
Shared Key: with the same WEP key between the stations in this
Authentication algorithm, this type will use packets with encryption by
transferring a challenge text which will be acknowledge by both side of the
stations. In order to choose which authentication algorithm will be used, you
must know which one the station supports this algorithm first.

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It is recommended to select “Auto” if you are not familiar with the setting.
Default Key (Key 1 ~ Key 4):
You can type the key that you want to use from Key#1 to Key #4, and the key that
you type will be the encryption between the stations that you connected with.
Key Length, Key Format and WEP Key:
If you select 64bit in Hex format, you must type 10 values in the following range
(0~F, hexadecimal), or 64bit in ASCII format, you must type 5 values in the
following range (0~9, A~Z and a~z Alphanumeric).
If you select 128bit in Hex format, you must type 26 values (0~F, hexadecimal), or
128bit in ASCII format, you must type 13 values in the following range (0~9, A~Z
and a~z Alphanumeric).
Be sure that the mini-PCI Adapter and the wireless station were set in the same key.
Note: After all the settings are completed, click Apply to save the setting.

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WPA-PSK: WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access pre-shared key) is a simpler
version that does not support 802.1x and requires a separate RADIUS server for
mutual authentication.
Enter a Passphrase in the WPA-PSK dialog box. This passphrase must be the same
on each computer that is connected to the wireless network.

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Advanced
The Advanced settings help you to control the Wireless Adapter to adjust with
wireless devices in certain environment.

Transmit Rate:
You can choose one of the transmission rates as follows, 54Mbps, 48Mbps,
36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps, 6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps,
1Mbps, and Fully Automatic. The Fully Automatic will automatically detect the
suitable linking transfer rate and auto fall back when the signal is not too strong to
transmit data, it will auto fall back from 54Mbps to 1 Mbps.
Power Saving:
To set your Wireless Adapter as power saving mode, select “Off”, “Normal” or
“Maximum”.
Transmit Power:
By selecting the Transmit Power, you can select the Radio Frequency output power
from Minimum, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100% or Auto.

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Preamble Type:
The usage of the preamble is to limit the packet size of the data to transmit. It is
recommended to choose the short preamble when the link quality is bad, it is to
prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost. The Default is Auto
which access short and long preamble.
Fragment Threshold:
Fragmentation Threshold is a way of transmitting the packets that will be
fragmented. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432 bytes. It is
recommended to fragment the packet when the link quality is bad, it is to prevent
the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost.
RTS/CTS Threshold:
The RTS/CTS Threshold is a station initiates the process by sending a RTS frame,
the other ends receives the RTS and responds with a CTS frame, the station must
receive a CTS frame before sending the data frame. This is to prevent the collisions
by each station. Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432 bytes. It is
recommended limiting a long packet to prevent each station waiting too long to
transmit a data.

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Statistics
The Statistics section shows the real-time transmit and receive packets of the
Wireless Adapter.

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About
The About section shows the Device Name, Regulatory Domain, Driver Version,
MAC Address and the Utility version.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General

Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Transmitter Output • 5GHz 27.1dBm (peak) • 2.4GHz 28.4dBm (peak)
Power • 5GHz 21.6dBm (average) • 2.4GHz 22.6dBm (average)
Data Transfer Rate • 108Mbps • 48Mbps • 54Mbps • 24Mbps • 36Mbps •
12Mbps • 18Mbps • 9Mbps • 11Mbps • 5.5Mbps •
6Mbps • 1Mbps • 2Mbps
MSC (0-15)
• 130Mbps (270) • 117Mbps (243) • 104Mbps (216) •
78Mbps (162) • 66Mbps (135) • 58.5Mbps (121.5) •
52Mbps (108) • 39Mbps (81) • 26Mbps (54) • 19.5Mbps
(40.5) • 12Mbps (27) • 6.5Mbps (13.5)
Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz
5.180GHz to 5.250GHz and 5.725GHz to 5.825GHz
Modulation
BPSK/QPSK/CCK/OFDM
Schemes
Media Access
CSMA/CA with ACK
Protocol
Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal • WPA-Enterprise •
WPA2-Enterprise
Physical and Environmental

Operating
32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C)
Temperature
Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Dimensions x x mm (W x H x D)
Safety & Emissions • FCC • IC

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna,
3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by
supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to
Regulatory Domain change.
As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator
is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this
module installed

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations
or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID
can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-
evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations
or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID
can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-
evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

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End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be
maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains
FCC ID: KA2IR827MO1”.

Manual Information To the End User
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove
this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.

The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

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1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et
2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne,
3) Pour tous les produits vendus au Canada, OEM doit limiter les fréquences de fonctionnement CH1 à CH11 pour bandes de
fréquences 2.4G grâce aux outils de microprogrammation fournis. OEM ne doit pas fournir d'outil ou d'informations à l'utilisateur
final en ce qui concerne le changement de réglementation de domaine.

Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne seront pas nécessaires.
Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité
supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.

NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de
certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut
pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris
l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.

Plaque signalétique du produit final
Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte
qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un
endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4216A-IR827MO1".

Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final
L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon d'installer ou de
supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué
dans ce manuel.

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Document Created: 2011-05-19 15:59:34
Document Modified: 2011-05-19 15:59:34