MSI US54G Podręcznik Użytkownika

iMSI US54G (MS-6861) Wireless 11g USB 2.0 StickUser’s Guide

5>>> 1.4 System RequirementsBefore installing the US54G, your PC should meet the followingitems:- One desktop/notebook PC with an available

6>>> 1.6 Product ViewUSB ConnectorLED (GREEN)ON - US54G is connected to thecomputer.Flashing - US54G is transmittingdata over the network.Co

7The following diagrams provide you with a basic installation foryour US54G, including how to install and remove the USB stick.Hardware Installation&g

8The MSI US54G supports hot-plug function, so that you canremove it under Windows operating system without shuttingdown the system. Note: DO NOT remo

9Software InstallationThis chapter describes the procedures of installing the driverand utility. Follow the instruction step by step to finish theins

10Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Autorun program doesn’t launch automatically,

11Click Install and the program will copy the necessary files tothe system. The progress indicator shows the installing status.MSI Wireless LAN iconC

12Wireless Network UtilityRight-clicking the icon will bring up a sub-menu containingmore settings:After installing the driver, MSI US54G provides a c

13LanguageYou can select language according to your operatingsystem.Switch to AP Mode (optional)If your MSI wireless LAN adapter supports Software APf

144.1.2 Changing the Control Setting (for Windows XP only)If you use Windows XP, the wireless LAN is controlled by theoperating system (default). To

iiFCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:(1) This device may not c

15 3. Click Advanced, and the Properties window willappear as below.Uncheck this optionClick 4. Uncheck the Use Windows to configure mywireless ne

16Since the US54G is installed in your computer, you have toconfigure the settings for communication to start working inyour network environment.Selec

17If you want to configure the network settings: 1. Click Advanced in the Wireless Network Connectionwindow. 2. The Available Networks field conta

18connected 4. Click OK. The selected network will appear in thePreferred Networks field. If it contains two or morenetworks in the list, you can

194.2.2 Ad-hoc ModeAd-hoc mode allows your computer to communicate directlywith any computer installed with compatible wireless adapter.If you want to

20 3. Set up the Network Name (SSID) and Network Key(if needed) for the network. Then, check the Thisis a computer-to-computer [ad hoc] network;wir

21 4. The computer set up with this Ad-hoc network instep 3 is the designated administrator of the network.Any computer can access the network by se

22In the Status tab, you can configure more network settings.ChannelSpecifies the operating radio frequency channel in Ad-hocmode, which should be set

23Fragmentation ThresholdYou may set the length of the fragment in this field. Pleasenote that each fragment should not be larger than the Frag-mentat

24ProfileYou can Add/Delete/Save the settings of your configuration.Authentication typeAccording to your network configuration, select one au-thentica

iiiImportant Safety PrecautionsAlways read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling anypiece of electronic component.1. Keep

25In the Information tab, you can get some information about themanufacturer, hardware and software.>>> 4.5 InformationYour Wireless LAN ada

26This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to net-work and some basic outline of networking basics, includingsharing files, printing from

27 2. The System Properties window appears; chooseComputer Name tab.Right-clickSelectYour computer’s name.Your computer will belong tothis workgrou

28 3. To rename the computer and join a workgroup/domain,click Change. 4. The Computer Name Changes window appears asbelow. Enter a Computer Na

29Select thisClickYour Wireless LAN adapter modelWhen the drivers are installed, the default setting here is set toobtain IP dynamically through a DHC

30 5.a To configure a dynamic IP address, check the Obtainan IP Address Automatically option. 5.b To configure a fixed IP address, check the Use t

31Check the configuration ofIP Address, Subnet Mask,and Default Gateway arecorrect. 1. Go to Start -> Run... 2. Type cmd in the Open box and c

32 1. Go to Start -> Run... 2. Type cmd in the Open box and click OK. 3. A DOS prompt window appears. Type ping 210.59.147.160 (or any URL

33You may now open and save files on other computers once yourcomputers are connected together on a network. You will also beable to specify particul

34 4. Select the I want to be able to give others access tomy files option, and click OK.Check this 5. Click OK in the Network dialog box. 6. P

ivHow to Use This GuideThis User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use yourMSI US54G - the Wireless 11g USB 2.0 St

35 10. Select the Share As option to set the parameters forsharing this particular disk drive or folder.Share NameThis is used to identify the disk d

36PasswordThis option allows you to apply a level of security toyour shared disk drive and folder. Any other computer(user) will be asked to enter th

vTable of Contents1. Introduction ... 11.1 US5

1IntroductionThe MSI Wireless 11g USB 2.0 Stick - US54G (hereaftercalled US54G), compliant with IEEE802.11g, is a high-efficiencywireless adapter for

2Ad-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network orother small network, especially one with wireless or temporaryplug-in connections, in which

3Infrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastructurenetwork and Ad-hoc network is that the former one includes anAccess Point. In an Infrastr

4>>> 1.3 SpecificationsForm Factor / USB 2.0; 5 ± 0.5V (from USB port)Operation VoltageNetwork Standard IEEE 802.11g/bFrequency Range 2.412