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Wireless AC 1200 PCI Adapter Model # AWLH7086-E User’s Manual Rev. 1.0
Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Install the Wireless PCI Adapter................................................................................................. 4 3. Connect to Wireless Network ..................................................................................................... 9 4. Configure Wireless Utility........................................................................................................ 11 4.1 Wi-Fi Display (Windows 7 only) ....................................................................................... 12 4.2 Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................................ 12 4.3 Available Networks ............................................................................................................ 12 4.4 Link Information................................................................................................................. 13 4.5 Profile Settings.................................................................................................................... 14 4.6 Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................. 20 4.7 About................................................................................................................................... 21 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 21 Appendix A - Specification .......................................................................................................... 22 Appendix B - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................. 23 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................... 24
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1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Airlink101® Wireless AC 1200 PCI Adapter. Its high bandwidth combined with extended wireless coverage delivers fast and reliable connection for all of your networking applications especially when used with other Airlink101® Wireless N products. A full range of security features WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK provide the highest level of wireless network security. The bundled Airlink101® Wireless Utility allows you to set up the adapter with an intuitive user interface. Best of all the Wireless AC 1200 PCI Adapter works with other 802.11 b /g / n / ac network devices which ensures the compatibility with your existing wireless products.
1.1 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items: •
Wireless AC 1200 PCI Adapter
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2 Antennas Low Profile Bracket Quick Installation Guide Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
1.2 Features • • • • • • •
High speed wireless data rate of up to 900Mbps* with Wireless AC technology High speed wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps* with Wireless N technology Improved signal strength via two 5dBi omni-directional antennas Connect easily with included Airlink101® Wireless Utility software Great for environments with higher wireless data traffic requirements Fully backward-compatible with 802.11 b / g / n devices Works best with other AirLink101® Wireless AC products
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2. Install the Wireless PCI Adapter Step 1.1 SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot of your computer. Step 1.2 Fasten the provided antennas to the antenna connectors on the wireless PCI adapter. Adjust the antennas 90° away from each other for best results. Step 1.3 Switch on the computer. Step 1.4 Click Cancel when you see the Found New Hardware Wizard. Windows 7 users: Go to Step 1.5 when you see this message.
Windows Vista users: Click Cancel and go to Step 1.5.
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Windows XP users: Click Cancel and go to Step 1.5.
Step 1.5 Insert the Installation CD in the CD drive. When the autorun screen appears, select Install Utility and Driver.
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Windows 7, Vista and XP Users: If a warning message(s) appears, make sure that you click Allow to continue with the installation of the driver software. Step 1.6 Click Next.
Windows XP users: Select the Airlink101® Configuration Tool and click Next.
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Step 1.7 Click Install to start installing the software.
Step 1.8 Click Finish.
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Step 1.9 You will see the Airlink101® Wireless Utility pop up.
To open the Airlink101® Wireless Utility manually, select Start and go to All Programs. Then look for Airlink101® Wireless to find the Airlink101® Wireless Utility.
Congratulations! The Wireless AC 1200 PCI Adapter has now been successfully installed on your computer.
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3. Connect to Wireless Network This section describes how to connect your wireless adapter to a wireless network using the Airlink101 Wireless Utility. Step 1 Click on the Available Networks icon to see the available wireless networks in your environment. Select the wireless network you want to connect to and click on the Connect icon in the lower right-hand corner.
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Step 2 Select the appropriate settings for your wireless network and then click the Next arrow.
Step 3 If the wireless network you want to join requires a password, enter the password and press the Next arrow to complete connection. The network you have connected to will show a green checkmark indicating a successful connection.
Congratulations, you are now free to roam about the internet!
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4. Configure Wireless Utility This section describes the various functions of the Airlink101® Wireless Utility that you can configure. The general layout will be described here, and the features of each tab will be described in the following sections. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7
RF Icon: Click the RF icon to turn the wireless function on/off. Security Icon: Displays the current security status (locked/unlocked). Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength of the wireless connection SSID: The SSID of the wireless access point or wireless device you selected will be displayed here. Rate: Displays the link speed of data transmitting (Tx, in Mbps) and receiving (Rx, in Mbps). Link speed is the current available data transfer speed of the wireless connection. It depends on the radio signal quality of wireless connection. Channel: Displays the radio channel being used now. IP Address: Shows the IP address of the PC being used. Mask: Shows the subnet of the current network.
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4.1 Wi-Fi Display (Windows 7 only) Wi-Fi Display is a standardized specification that allows you to stream media between other Wi-Fi Display devices such as wireless TVs or monitors. Please see your Wi-Fi Display device for more information. (Note: device must follow Wi-Fi Display protocol to use this feature)
4.2 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct enables you to easily connect with other Wi-Fi Direct certified devices. Once connected you can share and access files wirelessly. (Note: device must be Wi-Fi Direct enabled to use this feature)
4.3 Available Networks The Available Networks tab displays all the wireless networks that your network card detects in the area.
Rescan: Clicking Rescan will refresh the network list. Add to Profile: To add a network to profile, please follow the instructions below. Step 1 Under Available Networks tab, select a desired network, and click the Add to Profile icon.
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Step 2 Specify a Profile Name, and configure other settings if needed when the “Profile Settings” box appears below, use the Green Arrows to navigate. Router: This icon is displayed for connections that use a wireless router. : These icons show the connection standards supported by the network Signal Strength is shown on the far right as a percentage rating with 100% meaning the strongest signal possible. To Connect To a Network: Step 1 Double-click the desired network or highlight the network and press the Connect icon in the lower right-hand corner. Step 2 Under the “Profile Settings” select the Authentication and Encryption type of the selected network. After this, press the icon to continue. Step 2 If the network is protected by a Key, enter this Key and press the to finish connecting to the network.
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4.4 Link Information This feature lists all relevant Link Information regarding the current network connection. The first two sections display general information about the network connection such as the current Status, Authentication Type, Signal Strength, and more.
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The last section gives you information about the transmit and receive packet count.
4.5 Profile Settings You can create a profile for any wireless networks you use very often, such as the wireless network at your home or office. Creating a profile will make connecting to a network much easier and save you the hassle of reentering information. If you have not yet linked to a network through Available Networks or if you’d like to manually enter a network SSID, Profile Settings will allow you to do this.
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Profile List displays the current profiles configured. Use the buttons to add profiles, delete profiles, import saved profiles, export created profiles, or add a WPS profile. To add a new profile, begin by pressing the
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Adding a profile will open the Profile Settings window. Start by naming your profile.
Next, enter the SSID of network you’d like to connect to, or click the arrow to see a dropdown list of available networks and select the network you’d like to connect to. Select your Network Type, and then move to the next step using the green arrow. After choosing the Authentication and Encryption settings of the network, click the green arrow and enter any key if needed. Finish by using the green arrow. If the utility fails to establish a connection, go back and ensure your settings match the networks configuration.
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Your new profile will appear on the Profile List. A green checkmark indicates whether the Profile Settings you entered match the networks configuration. Highlight your new profile and click on the green icon in the lower right-hand corner to enable the profile. To Edit your profile, highlight the desired profile and select the you back to Profile Settings.
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To Import/Export your profiles to and from your computer, use the
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The Airlink101 Wireless Utility supports WPS connection. To add a WPS profile, use the
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Select PIN and choose the WPS Access Point you want to connect to from the WPS AP List. Click the green arrow to continue. (Note: Push-Button WPS is NOT available for this particular model)
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You will need to access your Access Point interface and enter your WPS settings. If you are not sure how to open the interface, please refer back to your router’s manual. To enter a PIN to your Access Point select “Type PIN in AP.” Copy the Pin Code down and press the green arrow. If you’d like to generate a new PIN, press the icons to create a new 8 or 4 digit PIN code.
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Enter your AP interface’s WPS settings and type in PIN given from the Wireless Utility. Make sure the number entered into the AP is the one given from the Utility. Trigger your new PIN by clicking on the Trigger option (this may look different from your AP).
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After you have triggered your Access Point, go back to the Utility and press Start Pin.
Select Start PIN to begin WPS syncing between your Access Point and your computer. Close window after a WPS connection has been established. To enter your Access Point PIN into the Utility, first change the PIN Entry Method to “Type PIN Below.”
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To enter your Access Point PIN into the Utility, first retrieve the PIN from your AP interface.
Return to the Utility and enter the AP PIN into the Utility. Press the green arrow to proceed.
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Click Start PIN to begin syncing with your AP.
Click Finished after the sync is complete.
4.6 Advanced Settings Use the Advanced Settings to adjust the Wireless Mode and Region Code of your network card. The AWLH7086-E currently supports 5 GHZ and 2.4 GHz. Region Code: Select region code of the place you’re living. Different regions have different regulations on wireless devices and channels. For instance, only channels 1-11 are allowed in the US and Canada. Select the region code based on your current location to ensure optimal connectivity.
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4.7 About Displays information about the AWLH7086-E card currently installed.
Troubleshooting 1. If you cannot open the wireless monitor utility, make sure that the PCI adapter is inserted firmly into the PCI slot. 2. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, you may want to double check the wireless security settings on the router. The security key you entered into the Wireless Monitor utility must match with the settings on the wireless router. 3. If you are experiencing problems with the connection such as low signal strength, slow connection speed, or unstable wireless connection, you can try to tune your router’s signal by changing the channels on the router and/or by adjusting the direction of the antenna(s). You do not need to change the channel on the Adapter; it will automatically pick up the new channel after you reboot the router. Your router has 11 different channels to choose from. Keep going through the channels until you find one that gives you a stable connection. For instructions on changing channels, refer to the documentation that comes with the router.
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Appendix A - Specification Frequency Band • 2.4Ghz • 5 Ghz Standards • IEEE 802.11b / g / n / ac Interface • PCI 2.0 Data Rate* • 900Mbps on 5GHz • 300Mbps on 2.4GHz Antenna type • 5dBi Omni Directional, Detachable Security • WPA2/WPA-PSK (TKIP & AES) • WEP 64/128-bit LED • Power • Link/Activity
System requirement • Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP • Linux 12.10 / 13.04 / 13.10 / 14.10 • Available PCI slot Weight • 38.5g Dimensions • 127 x 122 x 20 mm (W x D x H) Temperature • Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC • Storage: -40ºC to 70ºC Humidity • Operating: 10%~90% NonCondensing • Storage: 5%~90% Non-Condensing Warranty • Limited 1-year warranty Safety Approvals • FCC, CE
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Appendix B - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
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*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Compatibility with 802.11ac devices from other manufactures is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photo of product may not reflect actual content. All products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2015 Airlink101®
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