Wireless lan adapter pc card & pci adapter (90 pages)
Summary of Contents for Symbol sprectum24 LA-4111
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Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Models LA-4111 PC Card & LA-4113 PCI Adapter Product Reference Guide 70-20706-01 Revision A November 1999 www.symbol.com...
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About This Document Reference Documents This Reference Guide refers to the following documents: Part Number Document Title 70-20708-01 Spectrum24 Site Survey System Administrators Guide 70-20688-01 Spectrum24 AP-4111 DS Access Point Product Reference Guide 70-20709-01 Spectrum24 Plus Pack User Guide 70-20136-01 Mountable F-Plane Antenna (ML-2499-DSA1-00) Conventions Keystrokes are indicated as follows:...
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Indicates tips or special requirements. Indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data loss. Indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that only Symbol-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform. Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .............1 Chapter 2 About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter ...........3 2.1 MU Mode ............4 2.2 11 Mbps Operation ........5 2.3 Mobile IP............6 2.4 Power Management ........7 2.5 Card and Socket Services ........8 2.6 Plug and Play ..........8 2.7 Spectrum24 Adapter LED Descriptions ....9 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation...
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5.3 Spectrum24 Adapter Configuration for Windows NT ............26 Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 ......29 6.1 Configuring the Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter for Windows 2000 .........32 Chapter 7 Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows CE .........35 7.1 Installing the Spectrum24 Windows CE Driver ............35 7.1.1 Installing the Spectrum24 Windows...
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C.2.1 Useful Tool for Windows NT Troubleshooting ......... C-4 C.2.2 Windows NT Errors ......C-5 C.3 Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips.... C-7 C.4 Windows CE Troublshooting......C-8 C.4.1 The Handheld Computer Does Not Recognize the Spectrum24 PC Card ..... C-8 C.4.2 An IP Address is Not Recognized by the Handheld Computer ......
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Introduction Chapter 1 The LA-4111 PC Card and the LA-4113 PCI adapter are Spectrum24 direct-sequence (DS) products. Spectrum24 DS is a spread spectrum network operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. Spread spectrum communication provides a high-capacity network within large or small environments. Spectrum24 DS products provide a high-capacity network using multiple access points within large or small environments.
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Introduction Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
About the Spectrum24 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Adapter The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter allows PC Card or PCI adapter slot-equipped host systems to configure, connect to and establish a Spectrum24 network. The PCI version of the WLAN adapter implements the Plug and Play standard. Features Include: •...
About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter MU Mode In the Mobile Unit (MU) mode, the WLAN adapter connects to an access point (AP) or another WLAN installed system. MU mode allows the device to roam freely between AP cells in the network. MUs appear as network nodes to other devices.
About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter 11 Mbps Operation The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN adapter supports an 11 Mbps data rate. The adapter can default to a 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps data rate when unable to establish an 11 Mbps association. The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate: •...
About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Mobile IP The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN adapter supports Mobile IP (roaming across routers) when properly configured to support Mobile IP . The Mobile IP feature allows Spectrum24 Wireless LAN devices to roam across routers. The MU retains its IP address when configured for Mobile IP and can: •...
PSP performance index 5 provides efficient power consumption (longest sleep interval). Use the Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) or the Symbol Network Interface Card Task Tray (NICTT) utility to manually set the PSP performance index. Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Card and Socket Services The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter supports Card and Socket services. Card and Socket Service software packages work with the host computer operating system enabling the Wireless LAN adapter to interface with host computer configuration and power management functions.
About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Spectrum24 Adapter LED Descriptions The WLAN adapter LED illuminates during connection or data transfer to indicate the functional status of the adapter. Status Function WLAN adapter radio is disabled or incapable of transmission Slow Yellow Flash Adapter associated with an access point Rapid Yellow Flash...
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About the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Spectrum24 Wireless LAN adapter • installation CD and utilities. Verify the model indicated on the card and packaging before use. Contact the Symbol Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning. Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Hardware Installation Installing the PC Card The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter requires: • a computer with a Type II PC Card slot • a CDROM drive • an available interrupt (IRQ) • an available I/O port address • Spectrum24 driver installation CDROM Installation and removal methods vary for different host devices.
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Hardware Installation To install the PC Card: 1. Insert the PC Card into the PC slot. Arrows on the front of the PC Card indicate the insertion point to the slot. 2. Slide in the PC Card until it firmly seats. Align the card properly when inserting.
Hardware Installation Installing the PCI Adapter Wireless LAN Adapter Use proper grounding for the environment when handling computer components. Using PC 98 compliant system hardware increases the performance of the PCI adapter. 1. Power off the computer before installing the adapter. If the system has a PCMCIA adapter installed, the PCI adapter can function as a second controller.
Hardware Installation 6. Verify that the antenna connectors in the back of the PC are exposed. 7. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. 8. Replace the computer cover. 3.3.1 External Antenna Connection The PCI adapter includes a desktop dual-dipole antenna.
Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver Installing the Spectrum24 Driver in Windows 95 The Spectrum24 Windows driver ships with the Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit Spectrum24 WLAN adapter settings. Symbol recommends updating the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter to the latest firmware.
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To install the Spectrum24 driver for the first time in Windows 95: 1. Install the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN adapter as described in Chapter 3. 2. Power up the system. 3. Insert the Spectrum24 Windows driver installation CD.
Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver Installing the Spectrum24 Driver in Windows 98 The Spectrum24 Windows driver ships with the Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit Spectrum24 WLAN adapter settings.
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New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 5. Select Search for best driver for your device. Click Next. 6. Specify the location of the Symbol driver files. Click Next. 7. Click Next when Windows locates and displays the adapter. The Symbol...
2. Select the Network icon and click on the Symbol PC Card/PCI Adapter. 3. Select the Properties button. Symbol Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box displays. 4. Click the Advanced button to view the default adapter configuration. Use the Mobile Unit, Mobile IP , Encryption...
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Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver For information on using the Spectrum24 NCPA utility to configure Spectrum24 adapter properties, refer to Appendix A. 5. Exit and save the configuration settings by clicking Finish. Select Cancel to use the default values. 6.
Installing and Chapter 5 Configuring the Windows NT Driver The Spectrum24 Windows driver ships with the Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit Spectrum24 WLAN adapter settings. Symbol recommends updating the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter to the latest firmware.
7. Enter the driver letter assigned to the CD drive. Click OK. Select OEM Option dialog box displays. 8. Select the Symbol LA-4111 PC Card LA-4113 Adapter. Click OK. The Symbol Easy Setup dialog box displays. 9. Enter the network...
Where X is the letter assigned to the CDROM. When prompted, remove the installation CD. Click to continue. 7. Click Close to exit the Network applet. 8. Click to restart the system. 9. Remove the Symbol Spectrum24 Windows driver installation CD. Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
1. Click Start, select Settings Control Panel. 2. Click on the Network icon. 3. Select the Adapters tab and click on the Symbol PC Card/PCI Adapter. 4. Click the Properties button. The Symbol Easy Setup dialog box displays. 5. Click the Advanced button to view the default adapter configuration.
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Installing and Configuring the Windows NT Driver 6. Click Close to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the Symbol NCPA utility. Select Cancel to use the default values. 7. Remove the Spectrum24 Windows driver installation CD and follow the remaining instructions.
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Installing and Configuring the Windows NT Driver Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Installing and Chapter 6 Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 The Spectrum24 Windows driver ships with the Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit Spectrum24 WLAN adapter settings. Symbol recommends updating the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter to the latest firmware.
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6. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device button. Click Next. 7. Specify the location of the Symbol driver files. Click Next. 8. Click Next when a message displays stating Windows has found the required device driver.
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Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays again stating Windows has finished installing the software required for this device. 10. Click Finish. 11. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect. 12.
3. Click on the Device Manager button. 4. Double-click on Network Adapters. 5. Right-click on the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter. 6. Select Properties. Symbol PC Card Properties dialog box displays. 7. Select the Spectrum24 tab. The Symbol NCPA Easy Setup dialog box displays.
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Spectrum24 adapter properties, refer to Appendix A. 9. Click Close to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the Symbol NCPA utility. Select Cancel to use the default values. 10. Restart the computer when prompted by the Windows operating system.
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Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Install the Spectrum24 Windows CE device driver from the driver installation CDROM or download the driver from the Symbol Web site to a desktop computer. Symbol has bundled the NICTT and NCPA utilities with the Spectrum24 Windows CE driver. Use these utilities to monitor and status the Network Interface Card (NIC) as used within a handheld computer device.
Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows CE 7.1.1 Installing the Spectrum24 Windows CE Device Driver from a CDROM To download the Spectrum24 Windows CE device driver from the driver installation CDROM to a handheld computing device: 1. Attach the 9-pin serial cable included with the handheld computer between the desktop computer and the handheld computer.
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Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows CE A progress bar appears as the files download from the desktop computer to the handheld computer. The Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box appears on the handheld computer when the file download is complete. 11.
Symbol web site. To download the Spectrum24 device driver from the Symbol web site: 1. From the desktop computer, go to Symbol web site (www.symbol.com) and search for firmware and software downloads. 2. Locate and select the Windows CE driver.
1. From the Easy Setup window, click on the Advanced button. Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter Properties window appears. This window contains default ESS parameters. Configure these parameters for the Spectrum24 AP with which the handheld computer associates. 2. Click the Mobile Unit tab to change the ESSID.
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Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows CE Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Verifying the Firmware Chapter 8 Version Verify the Spectrum24 Wireless LAN adapter firmware is the most recent version to ensure optimal functionality. In Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, 2000 and CE, WLAN adapters use the Network Interface Card Task Tray (NICTT) utility to view driver and firmware revision data. The NICTT General Properties page allow users to verify driver firmware version data and view wireless LAN adapter signal and transmission quality information.
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Verifying the Firmware Version Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Panel Applet (NCPA) A.1 Installing NCPA NCPA supports Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, 2000 and CE. The Symbol Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility comes bundled with the Spectrum24 Windows device driver on a CDROM. Use NCPA to configure the Spectrum24 adapter. Complete the driver installation...
Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2 Using NCPA NCPA allows users to view and edit Spectrum24 NIC settings. Access the Spectrum24 NCPA utility through the Windows Network Control Panel. When NCPA is installed, the applet displays an Easy Setup window allowing users to set the 802.11 ESSID.
Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.1 Mobile Unit Property Page Use the Mobile Unit property page to configure the NIC ESSID and Power Management values (the PCI adapter functions in CAM only). These values control how the NIC associates and consumes power in MU mode.
Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.2 Mobile IP Property Page Use the Mobile IP property page to configure the NIC to support the roaming across routers function. Mobile IP enables an MU to communicate with other hosts using only its home IP address after changing its point-of- attachment to the internet/intranet.
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Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) Use the Registration Timeout pull-down menu to select a timeout value. When the MU registers with a foreign subnet AP the registration is required to take place within the time specified. The default registration time is 60 seconds.
Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.3 Encryption Property Page Use the Encryption property page for configuring WLAN adapter 802.11 Encryption settings. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security.
Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.4 WLAN Adapter Property Page Use the WLAN Adapter property page to configure hardware and radio settings. Use the Card Type pull-down menu to specify the type of adapter in the system. Interrupt Number, IO Port Address Memory Base Address...
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Spectrum24 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) In Windows 2000, the Interrupt Number, IO Port Address Memory Base Address fields do not appear in the WLAN Adapter property page. A - 8 Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
Appendix B WLAN Adapter Specifications PC Card Physical Dimensions 3.3 inches x 2.1 in. x 0.2 inches (85 mm x (less antenna) 54 mm x 5 mm) Weight 1.6 oz (45.36 g) (with antenna) Operating temperature 32 to 130 F (0 to 55 Humidity 95% 95% maximum non condensing...
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WLAN Adapter Specifications PCI Adapter Physical Dimensions 6.8 in. x 5 in. Weight 4.3 oz. (122 g) Operating Temperature 32 to 100 F (0 to 55 Storage Temperature -15 to 140 F (-40 to 90 Humidity 95% max.
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WLAN Adapter Specifications Radio Frequency Range country dependent. Typically 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Radio Data Rate 5.5 and 11 Mbps - Optional 1 and 2 Mbps - Required Range open environment over 100 ft (at 11 Mbps). Typical office or retail environment 30 - 50 ft (at 11 Mbps).
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Appendix C Troubleshooting C.1 Windows 95/98 Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 95/98 and LAN analyzers (i.e. FTP Software NETXRAY, Novell LAN analyzer) to diagnose problems. Some common problems exhibited when the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter has not been properly installed include: •...
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Troubleshooting • Degraded performance from the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter. – Verify a secure antenna connection on the PC Card or PCI adapter. – Verify two antennas remain attached to the PC Card or PCI adapter if Diversity is selected. • Network drive mappings disappear when the laptop suspends or the adapter is removed then reinserted.
Troubleshooting C.2 Windows NT 4.0 Troubleshooting Use the tools provided by Windows NT and LAN analyzers (i.e. FTP Software NETXRAY, Novell LAN analyzer) to diagnose problems. • A resource conflict (usually IRQ or I/O base address) caused the driver not to load. –...
Troubleshooting • A degraded performance from the Spectrum24 WLAN adapter. – Verify a secure antenna connection on the PC Card or PCI adapter. – Verify two antennas remain attached to the PC Card or the PCI adapter when Diversity is selected. •...
Troubleshooting C.2.2 Windows NT Errors When errors occur during driver installation, they appear in the System Log. Use the Event Viewer program from the Administrative Tools group to view the System Log. Locate the SLA41ND4 or Service Monitor entries. If the driver fails to load, one of the following messages display in the System Log.
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Troubleshooting – Verify that the Spectrum24 PC Card or PCI adapter is firmly seated in a PCMCIA socket or PCI slot. SLA41ND4: Could not connect to the interrupt number supplied. • The driver could not claim the configured interrupt. – The configured interrupt number could be in use by another adapter.
Troubleshooting C.3 Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 2000 to diagnose problems. • The workstation cannot associate to the Spectrum24 access point. – Verify the adapter ESSID matches the ESSID of the AP . Refer to the Configuration section of this document for details.
Troubleshooting C.4 Windows CE Troublshooting The following problem scenarios could be encountered when using the Spectrum24 PC Card in a Windows CE environment: C.4.1 The Handheld Computer Does Not Recognize the Spectrum24 PC Card The handheld computer could display an Unidentified PC Card Adapter window when the Spectrum24 PC...
Troubleshooting C.4.2 An IP Address is Not Recognized by the Handheld Computer Remove and reinsert the PC Card for changes to the IP address to take effect once the Network program has been run from the Windows CE Control Panel. Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide C - 9...
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Regulatory Compliance correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected. •...
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EN 60 825-1 (EN 60 825) - Safety of Devices Containing Lasers RF Devices Symbol’s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Symbol’s RF devices are type approved and do not...
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Regulatory Compliance Canada If this product contains an internal modem it is compliant with CS-03 of Industry Canada and there will be a Canadian certification number (CANADA: on a label on the outside of the product. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements.
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Canada L4W 4Z2 Phone - 905 629 7226 Laser Devices Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, Subchapter J and IEC825/EN 60 825 (or IEC825-1/EN 60 825-1, depending on the date of manufacture). The laser classification is marked one of the labels on the product.
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Regulatory Compliance Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
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Index Numerics 11 Mbps Operation 5 data rate 5 NCPA A-1 11 Mbps association. 5 WLAN property page A-7 11 Mbps operation 5 CAM 7 NCPA A-1 access point PSP 7 WLAN property page A-7 11 Mbps operation 5 direct-sequence 2.4 and 2.5 GHz 1 data rate 5 CAM 7...
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externa antenna 15 firmware 41 dual-dipole antenna 15 hardware 11 PCI adapter 15 NCPA A-1 External 15 PC card 12 PCI adapter 14 plug and play 8 firmware 41 power management 7 NICTT 41 preparation 11 NICUpdate 41 Windows 2000 driver 29 update 41 Windows 95 driver 17 verification 41...
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Windows 98 19 card and socket services 8 Windows CE 29, 35 firmware 41 Windows NT 23 hardware installation 11 LA-4113 PCI adapter Mobile IP 6 alignment 14 MU Mode 4 CAM 7 NCPA A-1 dual-dipole antenna 15 operation 4 features 3 PC card installation 12 firmware 41...
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6 Windows CE driver download 36 driver installation 35 Spectrum24 21, 26 driver upload 39 Symbol Technologies Web site 17, Windows NT 19, 23, 29, 35 configuration 26, 32 driver installation 23, 29 wireless LAN local area network)