ViewSonic WPCI-100 User Guide

ViewSonic WPCI-100 Manual

ViewSonic WPCI-100 manual content summary:

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    ViewSonic ® WPCI-100 Wireless PCI Adapter User Guide Wireless 802.11g PCI Adpter
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    Overview 3 Installation 4 NOTE for Windows 98 SE 6 Wireless Configuration 7 Verifying a Successful Installation 10 Uninstalling the Drivers 10 Chapter 3: Appendix Wireless Configuration for Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 11 Troubleshooting 13 Customer Support 16 Specifications 17 Limited
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    trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either ViewSonic® product at: www.viewsonic.com Product Name: Model Number: Document Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: For Your Records ViewSonic Wireless 802.11g PCI Adapter WPCI-100 VS10408 A-CD-WPCI-100-1-UG ViewSonic
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    Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic WPCI-100 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter. This PCI Card supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. Package Contents ViewSonic WPCI-100 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter Networking Companion CD (with Setup Wizard and User Guide) NOTE: Insert this CD
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    2: Installation System Requirements • Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) • Available PCI slot • 300MHz processor or higher • Minimum 5MB free disk space • Minimum 32MB RAM • CD-ROM drive Wireless Network Overview ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 3
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    Installation NOTE: The installation instructions below apply to Windows XP. Instructions for Windows 98 SE, ME, and 2000 are noted where applicable, and configuration instructions for these three operating systems are located in the Appendix. To install your ViewSonic WPCI-100 Wireless 802.11g PCI
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    3. From the next screen shown below, click WPCI-100 Driver Installation. 4. Complete the InstallShield Wizard instructions starting with the screen shown below. 5. After completing the on-screen instructions restart your PC. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 5
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    insert the Windows 98 SE CD. Please follow these instructions. 6. With your PC powered off, plug in WPCI-100 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. 7. When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears (shown below), click Next and complete the remaining steps. ViewSonic Wireless PCI
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    system: • If you are using Window XP, complete the instructions in the next section, Wireless Configuration. • If you are using Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, see the Appendix for configuration instructions. Wireless Configuration SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCI-100, you will need the configuration
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    . See the Wireless Network Connection screen shown on the next page. • IMPORTANT: Be sure to un-check Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 8
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    a network key (WEP or WPA) IMPORTANT: Un-check this box. NOTE: The WPCI-100 Wireless 802.11g PCI Adapter reads the Network Name (SSID) from accessible access points your wireless router or gateway, repeat the WPCI-100's installation procedure using the new settings. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 9
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    Adapter. NOTE: If the WPCI-100 is installed properly, there will NOT be a red or yellow icon next to Wireless 802.11g Network Adapter, such as a question mark (?). 4. If you do see a yellow or red icon, do the following to uninstall the drivers: Start (Windows desktop) Programs > Wireless Network
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    start configuring your WPCI-100, be sure you complete the Installation steps on Pages 3 - 5. To configure your WPCI-100 with Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, do the following: 1. Double-click the Wireless Monitor utility icon on the Windows status bar. Wireless Monitor utility icon ViewSonic Wireless PCI
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    , gateway, etc. This includes Profile Name (optional), SSID (network name), Network Type, Transfer Rate, WEP or WPA security settings, etc. 4. Click Complete, then click Connect. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 12
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    gateway. It should be within 100 feet of your computer. • Uninstall the WPCI-100 driver software, restart your PC, then repeat the installation and wireless configuration steps listed in Chapter 2. My Wireless PCI Adapter disconnects soon after connecting. For Windows XP only: Try disabling 802.1x
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    . You might have a resource conflict in Windows. Resolve any device conflicts in the Windows operating system. You can use Windows Troubleshooting to ensure that your WPCI-100 is not trying to use computer resources already being used by another piece of hardware. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 14
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    computers also cannot access the Internet, the problem might be with your router or gateway, broadband modem, or Internet service provider (ISP). • Check for range problems. You might be out of range of Internet from your PC connected to your wireless network. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 15
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    Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need to provide the product's serial number (on the back of the unit). Country/ Region
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    (non-condensing) Product Dimension Packaging Dimension Weight OS Support LED Color Description Regulatory 802.11g: 54, 48, x H:42mm Net:0.17 lb. (77 g) Gross:0.465 lb. (210 g) Supplied Driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Act Green Steady on when link is up and blinking when data is following through.
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    ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic VIEWSONIC is effective: ViewSonic Wireless Network instructions supplied with the product. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic ViewSonic's
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    under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product's serial number. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial
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    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 FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. ViewSonic Wireless PCI Adapter 20
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    located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ViewSonic Corporation declares that VS10408 (FCC ID: MXF-PI930723G) is prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. 3.
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Wireless 802.11g PCI Adpter
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