AT&T Turbo 802.11b User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. AT&T Manuals
  4. PCI Card
  5. Turbo 802.11b
  6. User manual
AT&T Turbo 802.11b User Manual

AT&T Turbo 802.11b User Manual

Wireless pci adapter 22 mbps turbo 802.11b
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Plug&Share
™
Wireless PCI Adapter
22 Mbps Turbo 802.11b
6500B4X

User Manual

Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced
American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for AT&T Turbo 802.11b

Summary of Contents for AT&T Turbo 802.11b

  • Page 1: User Manual

    Plug&Share ™ Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 802.11b 6500B4X User Manual Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...3 Overview ...3 Package contents...3 System requirements ...3 DRIVER & ADAPTER INSTALLATION ...4 Step 1: Install driver & configuration utility...4 Step 2: Install wireless adapter ...4 Step 3: Recognize the hardware ...4 CONFIGURE ADAPTER FOR YOUR NETWORK ...5 Installation Wizard ...5 Test Internet access ...6 Link Info screen ...7...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please check to make sure your package contains the following items: Plug&Share ™ Wireless PCI Adapter 22Mbps Turbo 802.11b System Requirements: You must have a desktop computer with the following applications & hardware: • Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 or XP ®...

  • Page 4: Driver & Adapter Installation

    Install software BEFORE installing the adapter (see Step 1 on previous page). CAUTION: Turn OFF and UNPLUG your computer before opening it. STEP 2: Install the Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Turn off and unplug your com- puter. Following the instructions in your computer user manual, open the computer cover.

  • Page 5: Configure Adapter For Your Network

    Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About STEP 4: Configure the PCI adapter for your wireless network To configure the PCI adapter for communication with your wireless network, use the Configuration Wizard. To start the Configuration Wizard, double-click on the Utility icon (four vertical bars) next to your computer’s time display.

  • Page 6: Test Internet Access

    Adapter Configuration Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Wizard screen 2 This screen shows the status of your network connection. Your adapter should have found the network associated with the SSID you entered, and automatically set the channel to agree with your wire- less router and/or access point.

  • Page 7: Link Info Screen

    Adapter Configuration Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Link Info This screen displays current settings. (To change any of these settings, click Configuration at the top of the screen.) Status: The MAC address of the router, or access point, associated with the wireless adapter.

  • Page 8: Configuration Screen

    Adapter Configuration Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Configuration The Configuration screen displays the current settings of the wireless adapter. SSID: Enter the SSID used by your wireless router or access point. All wireless adapters on your network must use the same SSID as your wireless router and/or access point.

  • Page 9: Security Screen

    Adapter Configuration Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey • About Security The Security screen allows you to set the privacy settings of your wireless PCI adapter. These must match the settings of your wireless router or access point.

  • Page 10: Site Survey Screen

    Wizard • Link Info. • Configuration • Security • Site Survey The Site Survey screen shows a list of wireless networks nearby that are available for connection. Select a network and click Connect to estab- lish a connection. Click Refresh to update the list and show additional networks that may have become available since you last checked.

  • Page 11: File & Print Sharing For Windows ® Xp

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 12 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 4 Click Wireless Network Connection. Step 5 Click the Properties button. Step 6 Make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks appears in this list, and...
  • Page 13 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 7 Highlight the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click the right mouse button. Scroll down to click on Properties.
  • Page 14 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 10 When configuration is complete, you must re- start Windows ® When Windows to enter a user name and password.
  • Page 15 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Printers and Faxes. Step 2 Place the cursor on the printer you want to share, then click the right mouse button.
  • Page 16 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows XP for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 17 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ ® Me/98 SE ® ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.

  • Page 18: File & Print Sharing For Windows ® 2000

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 19 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. Step 6 Double-click System.
  • Page 20 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 When configuration is complete, you must re-start Windows When Windows to enter a user name and password.
  • Page 21 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start > Settings >...
  • Page 22 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 2000 for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 23 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 2000 ® Me/98 SE ® 2000 ® Step 1 Double-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.

  • Page 24: File & Print Sharing For Windows Me And 98 Se

    Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Network Sharing ® Caution Before making any changes to your networking settings, please review this section carefully. Failure to follow these instructions precisely may result in the inability to log into your network or computer.
  • Page 25 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 5 Click the Access Control tab at the top of this screen, then click on the Share- Level access control button.
  • Page 26 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 9 To verify that configuration is complete, double- click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
  • Page 27 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for Printer Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Click Start >...
  • Page 28 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® Configure Windows 98/Me for File Sharing ® AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® Step 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
  • Page 29 Configuring the Wireless Network — Windows Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ® ® To Share Network Files in Windows AT&T Plug&Share Wireless PCI Adapter 22 Mbps Turbo 6500B4X ™ 98 SE/Windows ® ® Me/98 SE ® 98/Me ® Step 1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your wireless network adapter does not work properly, try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance. Problem Network performance is sometimes fast, sometimes slow Continuously slow network performance, or excessive data errors No access to other devices on the network Cannot connect to the Internet AT&T Plug&Share...
  • Page 31 Problem Cannot connect to the Internet (Setting your computer to automatically detect IP settings may correct this problem.) Reinstallation procedure Follow the steps at right if the adapter needs to be reinstalled for any reason. Blue screen. Nothing works. This may occur if you choose the wrong Windows operating system ®...

  • Page 32: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Access Point Access points are the contact points (wireless routers and transmitters) in a wireless LAN that are connected to an Ethernet hub or server. Users can roam within the range of access points and their wireless device connections are passed from one access point to the next. Administrator The network administrator is the person who manages the LAN.
  • Page 33 Glossary Firewall Firewalls are methods used to keep networks secure from intruders and unauthorized access. Firewalls use filters to prevent unwanted data from being transmitted to and/or from a local network. Firewalls are typically used to prevent outsiders from accessing your private data resources and for controlling what outside (WAN) resources your users can access.
  • Page 34 Glossary MAC Address A MAC address is a unique serial number for hardware adapters, giving the adapter a unique identification. Metric A number that indicates how long a packet takes to get to its destination. MTU (Maximum Transmission/Transfer Unit) is the largest packet size that can be sent over a network. Messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets.
  • Page 35 Glossary RTS (Request To Send) is a signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit data. Server Servers are typically powerful and fast computers that store programs and data. The programs and data are shared by client computers (workstations) on the network. SMTP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the standard Internet e-mail protocol.
  • Page 36 Glossary VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is a method used to deliver voice information over the Internet. VoIP services allow telephone calls using your PC or LAN. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the most common security protocol for wireless LANs, providing the "equivalent"...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11 • IEEE 802.11b Operating Systems • Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98 SE ® Bus Type • 32-bit PCI I/O port Wireless Data Rates • With Automatic Fallback • 4X Turbo Speed Technology • 22 Mbps •...
  • Page 38 Questions? Call 1-877-800-5400 or visit www.plugandshare.att.com Copyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. All marks are trademarks of their respective corporations. Issue 1.2 AT&T 10/4/03...

This manual is also suitable for:

Plug&share 6500b4x

Table of Contents