Page 2 - SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual; Regulatory compliance; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Regulatory compliance FCC Warning 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 interfere...
Page 3 - About this manual; This manual includes the following topics:
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual About this manual This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter. Please read this manual before you install the product. This manual includes the following topics: Ø Product description and features. Ø Har...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Table of Contents Regulatory compliance............................................................................. 2 About this manual .................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1 - Introduction .......
Page 5 - Chapter 1 - Introduction; Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter. This high-speed SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innov...
Page 6 - What is Wireless LAN?; WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information; Ease of Installation:; Installation is easy for novice and expert users alike,; Scalability; : WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual What is Wireless LAN? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired systems. WLANs are flexible and easy to setup and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems. Using radio freque...
Page 7 - each wireless LAN computer; Wired to wireless LAN connectivity:; the access
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired network’s resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sh...
Page 8 - Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation; Package Contents; LEDs
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation This chapter covers installation of your SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter in a PCI slot of a desktop PC. Package Contents Please make sure that items below are included in the package. ü SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter...
Page 9 - LED Indicators; POWER; LED
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 1. Turn off the computer‚ unplug the power cord and remove the computer's cover. 2. Pick a free PCI expansion slot and remover the protective bracket. 3. Insert the Adapter into the slot until it is fully seated. 4. Secure the adapter bracket with the s...
Page 10 - Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the Adapter; SMA Connector
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Connecting the adjustable Antenna to the Adapter After installing the Adapter in the computer, connect the external Antenna to the Adapter using the SMA connector. Hold the antenna in the desired position and turn the lock nut clockwise until snug (do n...
Page 11 - Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows; Driver installation for Windows; Update Device Driver; Nex; t to continue the
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows The following sections cover SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter driver installation for the Windows Operating Systems. Note: You must install the hardware before you begin to install the drivers. Driver installa...
Page 12 - to bring up the following window:; OK
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 3. Windows searches for the driver and the following screen appears: 4. Click Other Locations to bring up the following window: 5. Type I:\Win95 where I is your CD-ROM drive letter, then click OK . The following screen appears: 12
Page 13 - to continue. Windows may prompt you the following window to ask; where
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 6. Click Finish to continue. Windows may prompt you the following window to ask you insert the disk. 7. Click OK to continue. 8. Again type I:\WIN95: where I is your CD-ROM drive letter and click OK . 13
Page 14 - Add New; t to continue the installation.; Search for; and click; Next
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual NOTE: If you did not install the Windows 95 OSR2 from your hard drive, Windows will prompt you to input the path to the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. The system will then start to install the W...
Page 15 - is selected. Insert the driver CD-ROM into your; to
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 4. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. 5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next to continue the installation. 15
Page 16 - inform you when the software installation has finished. Click; Finish; to complete the; Yes; to reboot. The system will then start to install the Wireless
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 6. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear to inform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to complet...
Page 17 - Found; to start the installation.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed for networking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files, follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue. Driver ...
Page 18 - is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue. 4. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM dr...
Page 20 - to complete
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 7. Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to complete the installation. The system will then start to install the Wireless utility automatically. Proceed to Chapter 4 for installation procedure details. 20
Page 21 - Driver installation for Windows Me; Automatic search for a better driver; and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click; to complete the installation.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Driver installation for Windows Me Follow the steps below to install the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter drivers for Windows Me. 1. Insert the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI slot of the desktop PC as directed and power on the computer. (...
Page 24 - Select OEM Option; Siemens SpeedStream Wireless PCI
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 4. The following screen appears. Click Have Disk to continue. 5. The following screen appears. Type I:\ WinNT40 where I is your CD-ROM drive letter. Insert the driver CD-ROM, and click OK to continue. 6. After finding the installation file, the Select O...
Page 25 - Network; Close; to exit the
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 7. You are returned to the Network window. Click Close to exit the Network window. 8. The Microsoft TCP/IP properties window appears. Select “ Specify an IP address ” or select “ Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server ” and click OK to continue. 25
Page 26 - to reboot the system. The system will then
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 9. The following window appears. Please read the description and click Yes to continue if you will be using a dynamic IP address. The following window appears. Click Yes to reboot the system. The system will then start to install the Wireless utility au...
Page 27 - Install the software automatically
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Driver installation for Windows Ò XP Follow the steps below to install the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter drivers for Windows XP. 1. Insert the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter into the PCI slot of the desktop PC as directed and power on the computer....
Page 28 - to continue the installation.; to complete the installation
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 3. Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation The system will then start to install the Wireless utility automatically. Proceed to Chapter 4 for installation procedure details. 28
Page 29 - Installation in Windows
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility The following sections cover the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter utility installation and configuration. Installation in Windows After you have installed the device driver, the system will start to ...
Page 31 - The following screen shows the current settings, click; to continue or click; Back; to change the; Destination Folder
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 4. The following screen shows the current settings, click Next to continue or click Back to change the Destination Folder in step 3. 5. The following screen shows you the Setup program’s progress. 31
Page 32 - Firmware Upgrade; The Utility has finished upgrading firmware for the device. Click
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Firmware Upgrade After you have installed the utility, the firmware upgrade screen will appear if the firmware of the card is old or not suitable for running on your environment. 1. Once you see the followin...
Page 33 - Using the Wireless Utility In Windows XP; SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility; Using the Windows Wireless Network Configuration; Exit; SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility.; Advanced
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual or system tray near the time: Using the Wireless Utility In Windows XP SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility There are two ways to configure SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter. One is SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility; the other one is Windows Wireless Network ...
Page 34 - Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 4. Select “ Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings ” and click OK . 34
Page 35 - Windows Wireless Network Configuration.; Connect; Wireless Configure icon again.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 5. Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon again to open the Windows Wireless Network Configuration. Windows Wireless Network Configuration 6. Select SpeedStream and click the Connect button. 7. The Windows Wireless Network Configuration w...
Page 36 - to start the Windows Wireless Network Configuration.; Using the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility; Windows Wireless Network Configuration
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 8. Click Properties to start the Windows Wireless Network Configuration. Using the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility 1. Exit the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility. 2. Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon. Windows Wireless Network Configur...
Page 38 - to restart the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Wireless LAN Utility to restart the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility. 6. The SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility will appear, Double-click the icon to open the configuration utility. SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility 7. Click the Re-Scan button to start the...
Page 39 - Configuring the SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Using the SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 and Me SpeedStream Wireless LAN Utility icon Icon Meaning Green: indicates a connection is linked to a wireless network. Red: indicates that the wireless LAN card is looking for ...
Page 41 - tab. The list on the adjacent screen shows you available; to connect or; Search; to search for more Access Points. Click; when
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 3. Select the “ Site Survey” tab. The list on the adjacent screen shows you available Access Points and their features. Click on the desired Access Point, then click Connect to connect or Search to search for more Access Points. Click OK when you are fi...
Page 43 - configuration utility, and the firmware. Click; to complete the configuration.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 6. The “About” tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, the configuration utility, and the firmware. Click OK to complete the configuration. 43
Page 44 - Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols; and bring up the
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network. Windows 2000 users need to check their Windows User Guide for protocol installation. Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Mil...
Page 45 - and click the; Add; from the list of “Manufacturers” and; button to complete the installation.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual 3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button. 4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network” Protocols” and click the OK button to complete the installation. 45
Page 47 - Appendix A – FAQ; My desktop PC cannot recognize the Wireless Network PCI Adapter.
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Appendix A – FAQ 1. What is the IEEE 802.11 standard? Ø The IEEE 802.11 is a wireless LAN industry standard, and the objective of IEEE 802.11 is to make sure that different manufactures’ wireless LAN devices can communicate to each other. 2. What is WEP...
Page 48 - Appendix B – Specifications
SpeedStream Wireless PCI Adapter User’s Manual Appendix B – Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b PCI Local Bus 2.1 Compliant Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Antenna: Dipole antenna with reversed SMA Connector Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scien...
