LG-Ericsson PCI-1020, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Management Tab 24 The LG Ericsson Interface Wi Fi Protected Setup Tab 25 The LG Ericsson Interface About Tab 26 Connecting to a Wireless Router Manually 27 Connect to an Access Point 29 Selecting your Network 30 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 34 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 35 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 36 Security Settings 37 Security Settings Shared WEP 38 Security Settings WPA EA...

Page 3: ...on PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Table of Contents Using WPS in Windows XP 69 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Shortcuts 70 Uninstalling the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Utility 71 Glossary 74 Warranty and Technical Support 75 ...

Page 4: ... LG Ericsson PCI 1020 provides Wireless N speed for simultaneous downloads music and video streaming and online gaming The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA wireless encryptions to ensure that your wireless network is secure The Installation Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process In additon a low profile bracket is included in the package for flexible i...

Page 5: ...missing please contact your reseller System Requirements For best results the following minimum requirements are recommended on any system used to configure and use the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Desktop Adapter Computer with 1Ghz processor 512 MB RAM 200 MB available space CD ROM drive Internet Explorer version 7 Mozilla Firefox 3 or Apple Safari 4 and above Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista or W...

Page 6: ...standard to provide up to 11Mbps data rate Operates at 2 4 2 5GHz frequency bands to meet worldwide regulations Dynamic data rate scaling at 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps for IEEE 802 g Dynamic data rate scaling at 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbps for IEEE 802 11b Maximum reliability throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching Supports infrastructure networks from anAccess Point and Ad hoc networ...

Page 7: ...anel COMPONENT DESCRIPTION PCI Connectors The PCI connectors fit into the PCI slot on your computer Antenna One antenna for stable frequency PCI Connectors Antenna ACT Link Ablinking light indicates data transfer While a steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network ...

Page 8: ...are is uninstalled Before installing your new LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Adapter verify the following y y Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters y y Disable any built in wireless adapters y y Write down the SSID and security settings of your wireless router Uninstall all existing wireless software from previous manufacturers Some utilities may conflict with the new software To remove any...

Page 9: ...ep 1 Right click My Computer and select Properties Step 2 Click the Hardware tab click Device Manager Scroll down the list and double click Network Adapters Step 3 Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select disable Click Yes to disable the adapter The adapter is disabled when a red X covers the icon Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers Step 4 ...

Page 10: ...work devcies A wall 1 5 feet thick 0 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1m thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position your device so the signal travels straight through a wall or ceiling instead of an angle for better reception y y Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminium studs may have a negative effect on the range ...

Page 11: ...8 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Hardware Installation Step 1 Open the side panel of your computer Step 2 Remove the metal cover bracket ...

Page 12: ...9 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Hardware Installation Step 3 Insert the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter firmly into the PCI slot and screw it in place ...

Page 13: ...ng the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 in Windows 7 Step 1 Turn on your computer and insert the LG ERICSSON CD included in the package contents of this product into the drive Installed on the CD is an auto run application that allows you to quickly access the contents of of the CD easily The introduction screen appears Double click the Setup exe icon to begin the installation ...

Page 14: ...ricsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Step 3 Choose a Destination Location and click Next The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter welcome screen will appear Click Next to continue ...

Page 15: ...12 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 4 Select the Program Folder where you want the program to be installed Click Next when complete Step 5 The installation process begins ...

Page 16: ...apter Step 6 Windows 7 security feature will prompt you about the validity of the software Click Install this driver software anyway Step 7 The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter software installation process is complete Click Finish ...

Page 17: ...LG Ericsson PCI 1020 in Windows 7 Step 1 This section shows you how to configure the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Adapter using the LG Ericsson Wireless Utility In Windows 7 click the Start button All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless Utility LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter ...

Page 18: ...15 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 The program interface lists Available Networks There is a report on Network Names MAC addresses range percentages security and Channels ...

Page 19: ...16 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 3 Select the SSID or wireless router you wish to connect to and click Connect WirelessAccess Point Connect Button ...

Page 20: ... Step 4 Step 5 Click OK to continue If you are trying to connect to an unsecured wireless network Windows prompts you to acknowledge that you are entering an unsecured network It is strongly recommended that you set up wireless security for your network ...

Page 21: ...Ericsson PCI 1020 adapter attempts to connect to the wireless router and prompts you to enter a network key This only occurs if the router has security enabled Step 7 Enter the network key your network administrator has provided to you amd click Connect Connect Button ...

Page 22: ...19 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 8 Windows verifies that you are connected to a wireless network and asks you to confirm the network location Step 9 Click Close ...

Page 23: ...20 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 10 Under Control Panel Network and Sharing Center the wireless router appears that you are connected to The Wireless Network ...

Page 24: ...21 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Understanding the Interface The LG Ericsson Wireless Utility has a detailed user interface Let s take a look at the different parts of the interface ...

Page 25: ...22 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Interface Available Networks Available Network Tab SSID Name Channel ID Encryption Type IP Address Close Button ...

Page 26: ...Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Interface Available Network Tab Network Name or SSID MAC Address Signal Strength Wireless Channel Security Method Disabled Security Signal Strength in Connect Button Refresh Button ...

Page 27: ...0 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Interface Profile Management Tab Profile Management Tab Profile Name Network Type SSID Authentication Type Encryption Type Profile Name Channel Number Encryption Type IP Address ...

Page 28: ...25 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Interface Wi Fi Protected Setup Tab WPS Tab PBC PIN Code SSID Channel Encryption Type ...

Page 29: ...26 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Interface About Tab About Tab MAC Address Utility Version Driver Version ...

Page 30: ...csson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 1 In Windows 7 click the Start button All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless Utility LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Router Manually ...

Page 31: ...28 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 The program interface lists Available Networks There is a report on Network Names MAC addresses range percentages security and Channels ...

Page 32: ...PCI Adapter Connect to an Access Point Step 3 There are two options available here Unencrypted encrypted 1 Locate the SSID network you wish to connect to 2 Click the designated SSID network Step 4 Click Connect Once connected click Properties ...

Page 33: ...ructure mode the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks Adhoc mode An ad hoc network is a group of computers each with a wireless adapter connected as an independent 802 11 wireless LAN Ad hoc wireless computers ...

Page 34: ...are seven choices Open Disable no security Open WEP no limited security Shared WEP poor security WPA PSK TKP best WPA PSK AES best WPA2 PSK TKP Good WPA2 PSK AES Good Select your security preference Step 8 If you have selected a security method enter the Network Key and click Connect Check the Display Key if you wish to see the Network Key digits ...

Page 35: ...ricsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 9 The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 will now connect to the wireless router Windows 7 Vista will prompt you to select a network type Choose your location and click OK ...

Page 36: ... Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 10 Windows also creates a Quick bar which indicates your connection to the wireless network The LG Ericsson software also installs a quick detection icon in the taskbar Quick Selection Tool ...

Page 37: ...on PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Step 1 Click LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Select a wireless hotspot or access point from the list provided Click Connect ...

Page 38: ...I 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Step 3 Under the Settings File tab the Profile Name is automatically selected Enter a Network Name SSID Under Network Type select Infrastructure mode ...

Page 39: ...astructure mode provides Basic and Advanced security features At the beginning we connected via Basic Security Select Advanced Security Under Advanced Security the Authentication Type and Encryption Type changes accordingly Default Advanced Security settings leaves authentication open and encryption disabled ...

Page 40: ...The security settings on your router is crucial to setting up this device Under Authentication mode there are six authentication options Open Shared WPA EAP Enterprise WPA PSK Personal WPA2 EAP Enterprise WPA2 PSK Personal NB The recommeded security for the wireless network is WPA2 PSK with AES if you wish to use an encryption type Step 2 Select Open if the network you are trying to connect to doe...

Page 41: ...es but because of its physical structure it is more vulnerable to tampering It protects data from one end point to another However because it is at the lowest network layer level it doesn not offer end to end security Step 4 Enter a Network key password This can be obtained from your network administrator or if you have access to your Access Point Click OK when done Security Settings Shared WEP ...

Page 42: ...ent spec Under EAP Type there are EAP_PEAP EAP_TLS Selecting EAP_PEAP mode the PEAP Inner only offers one choice EAP_MSCHAPV2 Selecting EAP_TLS mode enter a User Certificate Type in a User Name Password and Domain Name to authenticate your wireless device Click Server Settings to configure your server for your device Check the Appendix for a list of definitions Security Settings WPA EAP Enterprise...

Page 43: ...tep 2 Click the Validate Server Certificate click Add enter a domain name or IP address and click OK If you do not have the specific details please consult with your network administrator Step 3 Once you have filled in all the details click OK to continue ...

Page 44: ...2 11n PCI Adapter Security Settings WPA PSK Personal Step 1 Under WPA PSK Personal there are two options for the Encryption type TKIP or AES Select TKIP or AES enter the network Key and click OK Step 2 Enter the Network Key and click OK ...

Page 45: ...1x settings vary according to the different spec Under EAP Type there are EAP_PEAP EAP_TLS Selecting EAP_PEAP mode the PEAP Inner only offers one choice EAP_MSCHAPV2 Selecting EAP_TLS mode enter a User Certificate Type in a User Name Password and Domain Name to authenticate your wireless device Click Server Settings to configure your server for your device Check the Appendix for a list of definiti...

Page 46: ...tep 2 Click the Validate Server Certificate click Add enter a domain name or IP address and click OK If you do not have the specific details please consult with your network administrator Step 3 Once you have filled in all the details click OK to continue ...

Page 47: ...rsonal there are two options for the Encryption type TKIP or AES Select TKIP AES enter the network Key and click OK Step 2 Enter a Network Key and click OK Please Note The recommended security settings is WPA2 PSK Personal with AES However please check with your network administrator to confirm the router settings ...

Page 48: ...ect to the Wireless Network using WPS This section guides you through the process of connecting the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Desktop Adapter to your wireless network Step 1 Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Click the WPS Tab ...

Page 49: ...ected mode Please check your router or ask your network administrator before making changes to your wifi protected setup Step 3 Activate wireless connectivity on your router by pressing the WPS button on your router This function will remain active for 2 minutes depending on manufacturer Click the Connect Now button on the router Step 4 Click PBC on the WPS tab and click Next Next ...

Page 50: ...PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 5 The software gvies an illustration of the connecting devices Click Start to sync the devices Next NB Make sure you have pressed the WPS button on the router to activate WPS ...

Page 51: ...48 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 6 On your router locate the WPS settings Click the Add A Wireless Device with WPS button Step 7 Click the PBC radio button and click Connect ...

Page 52: ...pter Step 8 The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Adapter will now search for a WPS Access Point Step 9 Once the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 has found a WPS device it will register it and confirm the connection to the router by sending a network key to the access point ...

Page 53: ...50 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 10 Windows automatically recognizes the new wireless location and prompts you to select a location ...

Page 54: ...51 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 11 Windows registers the new wireless location ...

Page 55: ...CI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Connect to the Wireless Network using a PIN code Step 1 Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Check the PIN Code box under the WPS Tab Click Next ...

Page 56: ...CI Adapter Step 3 The LG Ericsson adapter software identifies the PIN code and provides a PIN code Use this PIN code to authenticate with your router Step 4 On your router locate the WPS settings Click the Add A Wireless Device with WPS button ...

Page 57: ...54 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 5 Enter the PIN code on your LG Ericsson PCI 1020 device and click Connect The wireless adapter syncs with the router ...

Page 58: ... LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 6 The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 adapter establishes a relationship with the Network key Once the connection is established the PIN Code activation is set ...

Page 59: ... About Step 1 Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Click the About Tab to see details about the MAC Address Utility Version and driver Version Here it also shows the SSID Channel and Encryption Type of the Access Point you are connected to ...

Page 60: ...LG Ericsson PCI 1020 in Windows XP Step 1 This section shows you how to install the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 using Windows XP Install the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 into a PCI slot on your Windows XP machine Make sure the device is secured in the PCI slot by screwing it in place ...

Page 61: ...Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 Once you turn on your PC Windows XP automatically recognizes the new hardware and provides a Found New Hardware Wizard Step 3 In the Wizard select Cancel ...

Page 62: ...59 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 4 Put the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 PCI Adapter CD in your CD ROM The CD will autorun Step 5 The PCI 1020 InstallShield Wizard appears Click Next ...

Page 63: ...n PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 6 Select the Destination Folder where you want the software to reside Otherwise leave the default settings and click Next Step 7 Select the Program Folder and click Next ...

Page 64: ...61 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 8 The program installs on your drive Step 9 Windows prompts you to verify the software Click Continue Anyway ...

Page 65: ...1n PCI Adapter Step 10 Click Finish when the software is complete Step 11 Windows detects a new wireless network and prompts you to view a list of Access Points Step 12 The LG Ericsson utility also appears in the toolbar LG Ericsson Utility ...

Page 66: ...in Windows XP Step 1 This section shows you how to configure the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 using Windows XP Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless Utility LG Ericsson Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 2 The Program starts with four main tabs Available Networks Profile Management WPS About ...

Page 67: ...ter Understanding the Interface Available Network Tab Profile Management Tab WPS Tab About Tab Network Name Signal Strength MAC Address Security Channel Number SSID Channel Encryption Type Refresh Button Connect Button Signal Strength Bar Close Button ...

Page 68: ...1n PCI Adapter Connecting to an Access Point Step 3 Click the Refresh button to get the latest view of Access Points available Refresh Button Step 4 Select the Access Point you wish to connect to and click the Connect button Connect Button ...

Page 69: ...u to the Profile Management Tab It shows the Access Point you connected to Please be patient as the device authenticates Once connected the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 software will show the SSID Channel number Encryption Type MAC Address Signal Strength and IP Address The LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Taskbar icon will turn green to indicate it s connected to the Access Point ...

Page 70: ...Connecting to a Secured Access Point Step 1 Follow all the instructions as above When prompted to enter a Network Key enter the details or ask your network administrator for assistance Click Connect when complete Connect to a secured wired network Step 2 ...

Page 71: ...68 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter The LG Ericsson Wireless Utility will show all connection details Step 3 ...

Page 72: ...ricsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Using WPS in Windows XP The WPS setup under Windows XP is the same as Windows 7 Please refer to the configuration method for WPS under the Windows 7 section above ...

Page 73: ...few shortcut connections Preferred WLANS Are networks you have already connected to and it s on your shortlist Available Networks Is a shortcut to the programs Available Networks Tab Use Zero Configuration as Configuration Utility This uses Windows wireless detection tools to override LG Ericsson s PCI 1020 to connect to a wireless network Right clicking it again returns you to the LG Ericsson uti...

Page 74: ...G Ericsson PCI 1020 Utility This section shows you how to uninstall the LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Utility Step 1 Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless Utility Uninstall Uninstall Step 2 Click Start All Programs LG Ericsson Wireless Utility Uninstall Click OK to confirm ...

Page 75: ...72 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 3 Click OK to confirm the uninstall Step 4 The wizard continues deleting the program ...

Page 76: ...73 LG Ericsson PCI 1020 Wireless 802 11n PCI Adapter Step 5 The wizard prompts you to restart the PC for the changes to take effect ...

Page 77: ... which was designed for home users without an enterprise authentication server To encrypt a network with WPA2 PSK you provide your router with a plain English passphrase between 8 and 63 characters long Using a technology called TKIP for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol that passphrase along with the network SSID is used to generate unique encryption keys for each wireless client PSK Short for phas...

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