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Page 3 - Contents

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 3 YML785 Rev1 Contents INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4 Wireless Terminology .......................................................................... 5System Requirements ..............................

Page 4 - INTRODUCTION

4 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NP642 108Mbps IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCI Card.This manual is designed to help familiarise users with the product and offers detailed operational and installation instructions, so please keep it for futur...

Page 5 - Wireless Terminology; Wireless Standards

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 5 YML785 Rev1 Wireless Terminology Wireless Standards 802.11, 802.11b and 802.11g all refer to a series of standards which govern a common method of creating wireless local area networks (WLANs).802.11b and 11g are the most common WLAN types, with 11g being the later a...

Page 7 - System Requirements

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 7 YML785 Rev1 System Requirements • Desktop computer with available 32bit PCI slot.• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP• 32Mb of memory and a 300MHz processor• 20Mb spare disk storage• CD-ROM Drive CautionThe NetComm NP642 must be installed and operated in accordance with the ...

Page 8 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NP642; Package Contents

8 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NP642 This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the NP642 Wireless PCI Card. Package Contents Open the box of the Wireless PCI Card and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: � One 108Mbps 802...

Page 10 - HARDWARE INSTALLATION; PCI Card Installation Instructions

10 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PCI Card Installation Instructions 1. Shut down the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the chassis cover.2. Insert the contact edge of the Wireless PCI Card into the available PCI Bus Master Expansion slot. Press the card ﬁ...

Page 11 - Connecting the Antenna

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 11 YML785 Rev1 Connecting the Antenna Before continuing with the Software Installation section, you will need to connect the antenna1. The antenna has a retaining nut which must be screwed into the connector on the back of the card. Place the screw retaining nut over t...

Page 12 - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

12 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will guide you through the driver and utility installation procedure for the NP642 Wireless PCI Card. Windows 98se/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation 1. Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive...

Page 14 - USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY

14 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY I. Link Information Launch the utility program by double clicking the utility icon in the Windows task bar.The following window is displayed after launching the Utility program. Field Description Status: Shows the BSSID (or Mac...

Page 25 - APPENDIX A: Glossary

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 25 YML785 Rev1 APPENDIX A: Glossary Access Point: An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad-Hoc: An independent wireless LAN network formed by a group of computers, each with a network adapter. AP Client: One of the additional A...

Page 32 - APPENDIX B: Registration and Warranty Information; Contact Information

32 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 APPENDIX B: Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance with the speciﬁcations ou...

Page 33 - Customer Information

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 33 YML785 Rev1 Customer Information ACA (Australian Communications Authority) requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings:(1) This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the AC...

Page 34 - Product Warranty

34 NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter YML785 Rev1 Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions: 1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transferable; 2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other acce...

Page 35 - Limitations of Warranty

NP642 IEEE 802.11g PCI Adapter 35 YML785 Rev1 Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government (“the relevant acts”) in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be ex...