2 | ENGLISH EM4456/EM4457 - Wireless Network Adapter Warnings and points of attention Due to laws, directives and regulations set out by the European Parliament, this device could be subject to limitations concerning its use in certain European member states. In certain European member states the use of this product could be prohibited. More information regarding this warning can be found in the Declaration of Conformity on the last page of this document. Table of contents 1.0 Warranty conditions ................................................................................................. 2 2.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3 2.1 Functions and features ........................................................................................ 3 2.2 Packing contents ................................................................................................. 3 3.0 Installation procedure .............................................................................................. 3 3.1 EM4456 hardware installation (for notebooks) .................................................... 3 3.2 EM4457 hardware installation (for desktop computers) ...................................... 3 3.3 Installation of the drivers (Windows 98SE/2000/XP) ........................................... 4 3.4 Installation of the drivers (Windows Vista)........................................................... 4 4.0 Securing the wireless network ................................................................................. 4 5.0 Connecting to a wireless network ............................................................................ 5 5.1 Connecting using Windows XP............................................................................ 5 5.2 Connect using Windows Vista ............................................................................. 5 5.3 Connecting using the utility.................................................................................. 5 6.0 Frequently asked questions..................................................................................... 6 7.0 Service and Support ................................................................................................ 7 1.0 Warranty conditions The five-year Eminent warranty applies for all Eminent products unless mentioned otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. When having bought a second- hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment of purchase by the products first owner. The Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product. Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not integrated in or directly connected to the main product and/or products of which, without reasonable doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear show a different pattern than the main product are not covered by the Eminent warranty. Products are not covered by the Eminent warranty when exposed to incorrect/improper use, external influences and/or when opened by parties other than Eminent.
3 | ENGLISH 2.0 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product has undergone extensive testing by Eminents technical experts. Should you experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register this product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates! 2.1 Functions and features You have a wireless router and you wish to wirelessly connect your pc or notebook? The Eminent Wireless Network Adapter is exactly what you need! 2.2 Packing contents The following parts need to be present in the packing:
EM4456 or EM4457, Wireless Network Adapter CD-rom with drivers and manuals. Manual. 3.0 Installation procedure Follow these steps to correctly install the Eminent Wireless Network Adapter. If you purchased the EM4456 Wireless Notebook Adapter you can continue with paragraph 3.1. If you purchased the EM4457 Wireless Desktop Adapter you can continue with paragraph 3.2. 3.1 EM4456 hardware installation (for notebooks) 1. Remove the notebooks power adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Remove the power adapter from your notebook. 3. Carefully place the wireless network card in a free PC-Card slot of your notebook. 4. Reconnect the power adapter to both the notebook and the power outlet. 5. Start your notebook. 3.2 EM4457 hardware installation (for desktop computers) 1. Remove the PCs main cable from the wall outlet. 2. Remove all cables connected to the PC. 3. Unscrew the cover from the PC case. 4. Insert the Wireless Network Adapter straight and firmly into an available PCI slot (the short, white connection on the motherboard). The card should preferably not
4 | ENGLISH be placed in the first or last PCI slot. Placing the card in the first or last PCI slot can result in hardware conflicts. 5. Attach the Wireless Network Adapter to the chassis of the PC. 6. Close the computer case. 7. Reconnect all cables. 8. Start the PC. 3.3 Installation of the drivers (Windows 98SE/2000/XP) After Windows has been started the wizard New hardware will appear.
1. Click Cancel. 2. Place the supplied installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive of your computer. 3. Select the preferred language. 4. Click Next. 5. Select your operating system from the list to start the installation procedure. 6. Click Yes to agree with the installation conditions. 7. Restart the computer to finish the installation procedure.
Attention! When you install on Windows XP, a Windows logo test warning may appear. Click Continue anyway to continue the driver installation.
You can also start the wizard manually when the CD-rom does not start automatically. Go to Start, Run, typ x:\wizard\wizard.exe (x is the drive letter of your CD-rom station) and press enter. 3.4 Installation of the drivers (Windows Vista) Windows Vista will automatically detect the card and install the necessary drivers. The CD-ROM is not needed for installation. 4.0 Securing the wireless network Since unauthorized persons can also receive the signal of your wireless network it is recommended to secure your network. There are several security methods which can secure your network in different levels. To apply a method to your network it is necessary for all the wireless devices to support this method. The strongest wireless security method is WPA (WiFi Protected Access).
Consult the manual of your wireless access point (modem or router) to configure the wireless security. Write down all related settings such as the security method, the strength of the security key (number of bits), the input method (ASCII or Hexadecimal), the security key and the key index.
5 | ENGLISH Configure your wireless clients using these settings. See the following chapter. 5.0 Connecting to a wireless network There are two different ways of communicating with a wireless network. Windows XP can connect to a wireless network using its own wireless utility. Older Windows versions such as Windows 98SE, ME or 2000 do not have this utility. These Windows versions can use the supplied utility. 5.1 Connecting using Windows XP 1. Right click the icon that looks like a monitor with an antenna (at the lower-right corner, next to the clock). 2. Click View available wireless networks to produce a list that contains available wireless networks. 3. Click renew to update the list. 4. Double click an available wireless network to connect to the network. 5. If the wireless network is secured, Windows will ask you to enter the security key. 6. You will now have established a wireless connection with the selected network. 5.2 Connect using Windows Vista 1. Right-click the network icon (at the lower-right corner, next to the clock). 2. Click Connect to a network. 3. Windows Vista shows available networks. 4. Double click a network to connect. 5. If encryption is used, enter the network key when prompted about this. 6. Click Connect. This may take several seconds. 7. Select Save network and / or Start automatically if you wish to connect to this specific network in the future. 8. Congratulations! You have now properly installed the wireless network adapter. 5.3 Connecting using the utility 1. Right click the icon with four (white or green) bars of increasing height (at the lower-right corner, next to the clock). 2. Click Open client utility to start the utility. 3. Click the tab Manage profiles. 4. Click Scan. 5. Click renew to update the list. 6. Double click an available wireless network to make a connection. 7. Enter a random name in the field Profile name (for instance, your own name). 8. If you want to connect to a secured network, click the tab Security and select the used security method. This is the method you configured in your access point
6 | ENGLISH (modem or router). Consult the manual of your wireless access point (modem or router) on how to configure the wireless security. 9. Click Configure to enter the security key. 10. Click Ok to return to the profile. 11. Click Ok again to activate the selected connection. 6.0 Frequently asked questions Q: My computer can not connect to other wireless devices. Why is that? A: Check if the wireless signal is strong enough. You can try moving your computer or computer to check if the signal improves. A: Check if the network name (SSID) on the computer is the same as that of your wireless network. A: Check if the correct network type has been set. If you connect to a router or access point the network type should be set to Infrastructure. If you are connecting directly to another wireless network adapter it should be set to Ad-Hoc.
Q: I do have a connection with my secured wireless network but no data is being transmitted or received. A: Verify that you have entered the correct security key. The security key you enter has to be identical to the key you entered in your router or access point. Every kind of key has to meet certain specific requirements: WEP 64 /128 bit encryption keys consist of 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters, you can use all digits but only the letters A through F.
Example 64 bit key: AAB1C231AF Example 128 bit key: AAB1C231AFAAB1C231AFDD11EE
WPA-PSK encryption keys can contain 8 to 63 characters and are case-sensitive. WPA-PSK keys can not contain punctuation marks.
Example WPA-PSK key: JDoe2006
A: Verify you have chosen the correct type of security. The security type should be the same as on your router or access point. A: Temporarily remove all security software (firewalls and virus scanners). They can block your network connection.
Q: My wireless network adapter is not recognized by Windows. A: If the Wireless Network Adapter is not recognized it could indicate a system conflict. Try placing the Wireless Network Adapter in another slot.
7 | ENGLISH 7.0 Service and Support This users manual has been carefully written by Eminents technical experts. If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at the website www.eminent-online.com/support.
Declaration of Conformity To ensure your safety and compliance of the product with the directives and laws created by the European Commission you can obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity concerning your product by sending an e-mail message to: info@eminent- online.com. You can also send a letter to:
Eminent Computer Supplies P.O. Box 276 6160 AG Geleen The Netherlands
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