WL830PC Easy Start

ATTENTION: Please DO NOT insert your wireless PC card to your computer UNTIL you have installed the software FIRST.
Introduction
Thank you on your purchase of WL830PC Wireless Card. WL830PC Wireless Card provides user the flexibility to connect to the Internet in a wireless environment.

For configuring your wirless card, double-click the Client Utility icon and select under Help > Atheros Client Utility Help. Follow on screen instructions to configure your wireless card.

Operating System Requirement

MS-Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) MS-Windows 2000 MS-Windows Me (Millennium Edition) MS-Windows XP Home/Professional Edition

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Uninstalling the Drivers

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On your Desktop , Click on the "My Computer" icon.

Click "Control Panel". Double click "Add/Remove Programs". Double click "Atheros Wireless Network Adapter and Applications" Under the "Atheros Install Program For Wireless Network Adapter Products", please select "Delete the previous installation". Follow on-screen instruction to uninstall the driver.

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Installing the Driver

For Windows 98 SE Users

Please click cancel at the Start up page (if prompted) after you have inserted the Installation CD. Please run the file Wmi9x.exe located in the root directory of the Installation CD before installing the driver. (Eg. D:\ Wmi9x.exe) iii Insert Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the Installation CD does not start automatically, please run the Setup.exe program located on the CD-ROM. Click "Next". Select "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "Next". Click "Next" to continue with the rest of the installation steps. For Windows XP Users, you would encounter a screen that says Software Installation. This is normal, just click "Continue Anyway". Click "Finish" to end the Installation wizard. Insert WL830PC Wireless Card into the PCMCIA slot firmly and evenly. Take care not to force it into the slot. WL830PC Wireless Card will automatically run its own installation setup. For Windows 98 SE Users, skip the file when prompted for .CAT file. Restart the PC after the driver installation has completed.
For Windows 98 SE / ME Users

LED Specification
Power LED Network LED Meaning

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Slow-rate Blink

OFF

Power Save Mode (default from power up or reset) Awake Search for network association Associated with network - No activity Associated with network blink increases with activity No power

ON

OFF

Alternate Blink

Alternate Blink

Slow-rate Blink

Slow-rate Blink

Please locate the file ar52119x.sys found in root directory of the Installation CD if prompted for missing ar52119x.sys file. (Eg. D:\ ar52119x.sys) The Installation will activate the Client Utility icon in the "system tray" of the Windows taskbar. You can find the icon at the right-bottom of your screen.

Fast-rate Blink

Fast-rate Blink

OFF

OFF

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WL830PC Easy Start Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950 Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described in this document. Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for Euroean Community countries as described below. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide, then the user must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 13, except where noted below: In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 7.

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions (FCC ID: I38-WL830PC-001)

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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 methods:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that
which the radio receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Atheros Communication, could void the users right to operate the equipment. RF Exposure This device has been tested and complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical laptop computer configurations and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots which can provide 1 cm separation distance from the antenna to the body of the user or a nearby person. Thin laptop computers may need special attention to maintain antenna spacing while operating. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Use in other configurations may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjection with another antenna or transmitter.