Compex Technologies WLP54G User Manual

 

Industry Standards 

Interoperable with 

• 

IEEE 802.11g (OFDM) 

• 

IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 

 

Safety Certifications 

• 

CE Mark 

• 

FCC  

 

Frequency Band 

2.4 GHz 
 

Data Rate 

Up to 54Mbps (with Automatic Scale 
Back) 
 

Host Interface 

32-bit PCI 
 

Operating Voltage 

5VDC+/-5% 
 

Media Access Protocol 

CSMA/CA  (Collision  Avoidance) 
with ACK 
 

Modulation DQPSK, 

DBPSK, 

CCK 

 

Signal Type 

OFDM/DSSS 
 

Receive Sensitivity 

•  -83 dBm@11Mbps 
•  -70 dBm@54Mbps 
 

Average Output Power 

•  19 dBm@11Mbps 
•  15 dBm@54Mbps 
 

Power Consumpption 

•  3.3V dC 
•  350mA Tx 
•  250mA Rx 

•  18mA Standby Mode 
 

Data Encryption 

•  64/128-bit WEP 
•  TKIP 
•  WPA 
 

Frequency Accuracy 

-25~25 ppm 
 

Antenna Connector 

SMA, detachable antenna 
 

Operating Channels 

•  1 to 11 channels (US, Canada) 
•  1 to 13 channels (Europe) 
•  1 to 14 channels ( Japan) 
 

Drivers/Operating System 
Supported 

Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE 
 

Wireless Operation  Modes 

•  Infrastructure mode (Access Point 

mode) 

•  Ad-Hoc mode ( Peer-to-Peer mode) 
 

Management 

Client Manager (Ralink Wireless 
Utility) 

Environmental 
Requirements 
Operating temperature : 
Storage temperature : 
Operating humidity : 
Non-operating humidity : 
 

 
 
0°C to 55°C 
-20°C to 65°C 
10%  to 90% 
5% to 95% relatively humidity non-
condensing 
 

Physical Dimension (For 
PCB) 

120mm x 40mm x 1.6mm  
(L x W x H) 
 

Weight 62g 

 

 

 
 
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its latest version at: 
http://www.compex.com.sg/prodspec.asp?f=Manual&s=1
 

Disclaimer: Compex, Inc. provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, 
including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 
Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product 
described in this guide, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or 
typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein 
and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide. The information contained is subject to change 
without prior notice. 
Trademark Information: Compex

®

, ReadyLINK

®

 and MicroHub

®

 are registered trademarks of Compex, 

Inc.  Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the 
registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners. 
Notice:  Copyrights 

 2004 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation 

without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. 
Manual Revision by Ann 
Manual Number: M-0413-V1.2C      Version 1.2, October 2004 
FCC NOTICE: This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
Š
Š

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
Connect the computer into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected. 

Š 
 
Š 
 

Increase the separation between the computer and 
receiver. 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV 
technician for help. 

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the 
user's authority to operate the equipment. 
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: 
(1)
(2)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 

Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC logo. 
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. 
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device 
operating configurations must be satisfied: 
a. 
 
b. 

For configurations using the integral antenna, the separation distance between the antenna(s) and any 
person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 2.5cm (1 inch). 
For configurations using an approved external antenna, the separation distance between the antenna and 
any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20cm (8 inch). 

The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas. 
ICES 003 Statement 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product: 
Product Name: Compex Wireless-G Network PCI Adapter 
Model No.: WLP54G conforms to the following Product Standards: 
Radiated Emission Standards:  ETSI EN 300 328-2: July 2000; FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, ANSI 
C63.4-1992; 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section 15.247), ANSI C63.4-1992.  
Conducted Emission Standards: ETS 300 826: Nov. 1997. 
Immunity Standards: IEC 801-2; IEC 801-3; IEC 801-4 
Low Voltage Directive: EN 60 950:1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3; 1995+A4; 1996+A11: 1997 
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class B – following the 
provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark – following the provisions of the EC directive. 
Manufacturer’s Name: Compex, Inc. 
Address: 4051 E. La Palma, Unit A, 
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA 

European Contact & Technical Support 
ReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH, 
Albert Einstein Stra

βe 34/M21, 

63322 Rödermark, Germany 
Fax: ++49 (60) 749-0668 

 
 
 







 









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You can register via Internet at: 

http://www.cpx.com   or  http://www.compex.com.sg 

Or E-mail: support@compex.com.sg  with the following information: 
To activate the warranty, please complete this card and return to Compex within ninety (90) days of 
purchase date. 
Product:  

Purchase Date: 

Revision: 

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Extn: 

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Computer in which this product is 
installed? 

Model: Serial 

No: 

ˆ TCP/IP 

ˆ IPX/ODI 

ˆ XNS 

ˆ OST 

ˆ DLC 

ˆ DECnet 

Network 
protocol (Check 
all that apply): 

ˆ NDIS 

ˆ SNA 

ˆ NBP 

ˆ Other: 

Novell NetWare:   ˆ 3.X   ˆ 4.X   ˆ 5.X 

SCO Unix: ˆ Openserver Ver:      

Microsoft Windows:   ˆ NT4.0     ˆ 95     ˆ 98      ˆ Win 2000 
Linux:   ˆ Red Hat Ver:            ˆ SUSe Ver:            ˆ Others:                Ver:       .

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Operating 
System (Check 
all that apply): 

Others NOS:                                                                                              Ver:        .    

ˆ Desktop Publishing 

ˆ Word Processing 

ˆ Accounting 

ˆ CAD/CAM 

ˆ Spreadsheet 

ˆ Database Management 

Applications used on 
network processing   
(Check all that apply): 

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ˆ Friend 

ˆ Internet 

ˆ Dealer 

ˆ Magazine 

ˆ Exhibition 

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learn about 
Compex? 

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Note: 
For purchases within U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex, Inc. at (714) 630-6521 
 
For purchases outside U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex Systems Pte Ltd at  (65) 6280-9947