StarTech.com PCI150WN1X1 manual

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    Manual Revision: 10/24/2013 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.star tech.c[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Use of T rademarks, Registered T rademarks, and other Prot ec ted Names and S ymbols This manual may make ref erence to trademarks, register ed trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any wa y to StarT ech.com. Wher e they occur these references are f or illustrative purposes[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 2 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 2 System Requirements .............................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Introduction Packaging C ontents • 1 x PCI Wireless Card • 1 x 2dBi Antenna • 1 x Low P role Bracket • 1 x Driver CD • 1 x Instruction Manual Sy stem Requirements • Available PCI slot • Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), W indows® Ser ver 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) or Linux Installation Hard[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 4. Insert the card into the open PCI slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case . NOTE: If installing the card int o a low prole desktop system, replacing the preinstalled standard prole br acket with the included low prole (half height) installation bracket may be necessary . 5. Place the co ver back onto the[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 4. F ollow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. V er ifying Installation Window s 1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer , and then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window , select Device Manager from the left window panel (F or Windo ws 8, open the Control Panel and select Dev[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Operation Connecting to a wireless network is done through either the Windows wir eless conguration utilities, or the optional Ralink utility . Y ou must know the name of the wireless network (SSID), the type of security it is using (if any) and its associated password to connect to a wir eless net w ork . Consult the docume[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Specications Host Interface PCI (32-bit, 3.3/5V ) Form F ac tor F ull Prole (LP Bracket incl.) Chipset Ralink - RT3060F External Connectors 1 x RP -SMA female Supported Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n Antenna C onguration 1x1:1( T xR:S) Wir eless Frequencies 2.4 GHz~2.484 GHz Supported Security S ch[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your pr oduc t, visit ww w .star tech.c om/suppor t and access our compr ehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test driv[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source for every connectivity par t you need. F rom the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o loc[...]