TRENDnet TEW-PCI - User Manual

PCI Wireless Network
Adapter
User’s Manual
Rev 1.0

Summary

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Warning

Details FCC warnings, radiation exposure, and CE mark compliance.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

Details FCC warnings, radiation exposure, and CE mark compliance.

CE Mark Warning

Details FCC warnings, radiation exposure, and CE mark compliance.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Features

Highlights key features of the PCI Wireless Network Adapter.

What is Wireless LAN?

Explains the basics of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).

Wireless LAN Modes

Describes Ad-hoc and Infrastructure networking modes.

Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration

Provides important advice for configuring wireless LANs.

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the product package.

System Requirements for the Adapter

Specifies the necessary hardware and software for installation.

Install the PCI Adapter

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the adapter.

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of the adapter's Power and Link LEDs.

Connecting External Antenna to the Adapter

Instructions for connecting the external antenna to the adapter.

Chapter 3 - Driver Installation for Windows

Driver installation for Windows 95;98

Guide for installing drivers on Windows 95 and 98.

Driver installation for Windows 2000

Guide for installing drivers on Windows 2000.

Driver installation for Windows ME

Guide for installing drivers on Windows ME.

Driver installation for Windows NT4.0

Guide for installing drivers on Windows NT 4.0.

Chapter 4 - Using the Wireless Utility

Installation in Windows

Steps to install the PCI Wireless Network Adapter utility.

Configuring the PCI Wireless Network Adapter

Detailed guide on how to configure the adapter using its utility.

Chapter 5 - Installing Network Protocols

Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 95;98 and Millennium

Instructions for installing network protocols in Windows 95/98/ME.

Appendix A - FAQ

What is IEEE 802.11 standard?

Explanation of the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard.

What is WEP?

Explanation of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.

My desktop PC cannot recognize the PCI Wireless Network Adapter.

Troubleshooting steps for when the PC doesn't recognize the adapter.

In Infrastructure mode, my desktop PC cannot communicate with the others PCs on the network.

Resolving communication problems in Infrastructure mode.

In ad-hoc mode, my desktop PC cannot communicate with the others PCs on the network.

Resolving communication problems in Ad-hoc mode.

Appendix B - Specifications

Standards:

Lists standards, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Channels:

Covers channels, frequency, data rate, and operating ranges.

Antenna:

Details dimensions, temperature, humidity, and antenna.

Frequency:

Covers channels, frequency, data rate, and operating ranges.

Data Rate:

Covers channels, frequency, data rate, and operating ranges.

Operating Ranges:

Details dimensions, temperature, humidity, and antenna.

Dimensions:

Details dimensions, temperature, humidity, and antenna.

Temperature:

Details dimensions, temperature, humidity, and antenna.

Humidity:

Details dimensions, temperature, humidity, and antenna.

Certifications:

Lists standards, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Contact Information:

Provides contact details for TRENDware International, Inc.

TRENDnet TEW-PCI Specifications

Wireless Specifications

standards	IEEE 802.11b
frequency	2.4 to 2.4835GHz
data rate	up to 11Mbps

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0° ~ 55° C
storage temperature	-25° ~ 70° C
humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Operating Ranges

indoor range at 11Mbps	up to 50M
indoor range at 5.5Mbps	up to 80M
outdoor range at 11Mbps	up to 150M

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	135 x 22 x 121 mm (without the antenna)
antenna length	108 mm