TRENDnet TEW-PCI User Manual

PCI Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
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About this manual
Chapter 1- Introduction 5
Features 5
What is Wireless LAN? 6
Wireless LAN Modes 6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration 7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 8
Package Contents 8
System Requirements for the Adapter 8
Install the PCI Adapter 8
LEDs Indicators 9
Connecting External Antenna to the Adapter 10
Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows 11
Driver installation for Windows 98 11
Driver installation for Windows 2000 14
Driver installation for Windows ME 17
Driver installation for Windows NT4.0 19
Chapter 4 – Using the Wireless Utility 24
Installation in Windows 24
Configuring the PCI Wireless Network Adapter 28
Chapter 5 –Installing Network Protocols 33
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium 33
Appendix A – FAQ 36
Appendix B – Specifications 37

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