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Page 1: User Guide
Wireless LAN Card User Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for future Long Range Wireless LAN Card The user guide is fit for both Wireless LAN Card and Long Range Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Card... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 PC Card Description 1.3 System Requirements 1.4 Features and Benefits 1.5 Applications 1.6 Network Configurations 2. Installing Driver and Utility 2.1 Installation for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP 2.2 Checking after Installation 2.3 Wireless LAN Client Utility 2.4 Uninstalling Driver and Utility 3. -
Page 3: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the package contents, PC Card description, system requirements, features & benefits, applications and network configurations of our wireless LAN products. 1-1 Package Contents The PC Card package contains the following items as shown in Figure 1-1 1. -
Page 4: System Requirements
1- 3 System Requirements Installation of the PC Card requires: 1. PC/AT compatible computer with PCMCIA Type II slot. 2. Windows 98//ME/2000/XP operating system environment. 3. Minimum 1.3M bytes free disk space for installing the PC Card driver and utility program. 1- 4 Features and Benefits 11Mbps data transfer rate High transmit output power... -
Page 5: Network Configurations
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive. 2. Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibitions, disaster-recovery, temporary office and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. -
Page 6: Infrastructure Mode
Ad-Hoc(peer-to-peer) Mode This is the simplest network configuration that several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another (Figure 1-3). In ad-hoc mode, each client, is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and requires no the access point. - Page 7 Figure 1-4 Infrastructure Mode Extended-range independent WLAN using AP as repeater If wired to an Ethernet network as shown in Figure 1-5, the AP serves as a bridge and provides the link between the server and the wireless clients. The wireless clients can move freely throughout the coverage area of the AP while remaining connected to the server.
- Page 8 Access points have a finite range, on the order of 50 meters indoor and 100 meters outdoors. In a very large facility such as an enterprise, a warehouse, or on a college campus, it will probably be necessary to install more than one access point to cover an entire building or campus, as shown in Figure 1-6.
- Page 9 Figure 1-7 Wireless router and IP Sharing...
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Page 10: Installing Driver And Utility
Chapter 2 Installing Drivers&Client Utility This chapter describes how to install the PC Card drivers and client utility under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. 2- 1 Installation for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP During the installation, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP may need to copy Windows systems files from the Windows 98/ME/2000/XP installation diskette or CD-ROM. - Page 11 Figure 2-1-1 8. Make sure that the network protocol parameters are set correctly for your computer. These include the IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway and DNS. If you are unfamiliar with how to set network protocol parameters, refer to Chapter 3 Connection to Network for details.
- Page 12 Install Wireless PC Card Driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Right-click on My Computer icon on the Windows desktop to chose Properties and then System Properties window will pop out. 3. Click on the tab Device Manager and then move the mouse to Network Adapters node to expend the tree list by clicking on the plus sign.
- Page 13 Figure 2-1-2 c. Click Update Driver button from the Driver tab as shown in Figure 2-1-3. Figure 2-1-3...
- Page 14 d. Click next of the Welcome to Upgrade the Device Driver Wizard dialog box. The Install Hardware Device Driver dialog window will be showed up as shown in Figure 2-1-4. Figure 2-1-4 e. Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose the specific driver and click Next as shown in Figure 2-1-5.
- Page 15 In the Network Type dialog window, choose Network adapters and then click Next as shown in Figure 2-1-6. Figure 2-1-6 g. Select the network adapter for 802.11b Wireless LAN PC Card and then click Next. The Start Device Driver Installation dialog window will show up, click Next to enter the Digital Signature Notice window as shown in Figure 2-1-7.
- Page 16 h. Click Yes to continue the installation procedure as shown in Figure 2-1-8. Figure 2-1-8 Click Finish to complete the installation procedure as shown in Figure 2-1-9. Figure 2-1-9...
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Page 17: Checking After Installation
2- 2 Checking after Installation After installing the driver and utility, follow the steps below to check that the PC Card is operating correctly. Click the Start button, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon, and then select the Device Manager tab. - Page 18 Figure 2-2-2 If you find the Yellow (?) sign on the adapter or the above message is not displayed, it shows the installation is not successful or the wireless LAN PC Card is not operating properly. Uninstall and re-install the driver, referring to Chapter 2-6 Uninstalling Driver and Utility.
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Page 19: Wireless Lan Client Utility
2- 3 Wireless LAN Client Utility Wireless LAN Client Utility is used to display or change the PC Card information about link, configuration, encryption, and utility/driver/firmware version information. The client utility will also help you with site selection. The client utility will be installed automatically after installing the driver and utility. - Page 20 1. Menu of System Icon Right-click on the system tray icon, the icon menu will display as shown in Figure 2-3-3. Below is the introduction to this icon menu. Figure 2-3-2 Figure 2-3-3...
- Page 21 Wireless Radio On/ Wireless Radio Off The first two items in the icon menu are used to turn on/off the wireless radio. When the wireless radio is turned off, a red cross is placed on the system tray icon as shown in Figure 2-3-4. When the wireless radio is turned on, the icon will vary in colors depending on the link quality as described in the Table 2-3-1.
- Page 22 Wireless Network Status This item launches the PC Card Utility with the tab Status that displays the information about link status to users. Advanced Configuration This item launches the PC Card Utility with the tab Configuration that allows users to configure PC Cards to suit their specific network settings. WEP Encryption This item launches the PC Card Utility with the tab WEP Encryption that allows users to set up the Encryption Key which is used in their network...
- Page 23 2. Status Shows status information about the radio link, as shown in Figure 2-3-6. Associated BSSID – means the wireless client is connected to an access point. BSSID is shown in the form of six hex digits which is the MAC address of the access point. Scanning –...
- Page 24 Throughput (Bytes/sec) Tx: shows the outgoing (sent) data speed. Rx: shows the incoming (received) data speed. Link Quality In infrastructure mode, this bar displays the transmission quality between a WLAN station (Access Point) and Wireless LAN PC Card. In Peer-to-Peer mode (Ad-Hoc), this bar displays the link quality between two Wireless LAN PC Cards.
- Page 25 Profile You can give a name for this field to a setting of configuration parameters, such as Network Name, Network Type, Transmit Rate, Encryption (WEP Security), etc. It makes much easier for users to change WLAN configuration settings who need to switch working places frequently.
- Page 26 Peer to Peer: If two or more stations exchange data directly without an access point, you need to select Peer-to-Peer mode. Each station in a Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) network must specify the same network name (SSID) and peer-to-peer channel. Access Point: If at least one access point involves in the communications in a group of stations, you need to select Infrastructure mode.
- Page 27 Transmit Rate The transmission rate on which the data packets are transmitted by the client can be specified in this drop-down list as shown in Figure 2-3-10. Below are the available transmission rates. Full Automatic 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps Auto 1 or 2 Mbp Figure 2-3-9 PC Card chooses the highest available transmission rate...
- Page 28 Defaults Once this button is pressed, all the settings will be set back to the default settings. 4. Encryption Encryption is designed to make the data transmission more secure. you can select 64 or 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to encrypt data (Default setting is Disable) as shown in Figure 2-3-11.
- Page 29 Use WEP Key This drop-down list allows you to specify which of the four encryption keys that you want to use. Create Keys with Passphrase Type a character string in the field Passphrase. Disabled Select Disabled item in the Encryption(WEP security) drop-down list allows you to disable the encryption function.
- Page 30 5. Site Survey Browse the available access points in your network environment by clicking the Rescan button and make a connection to one of them by pushing the Connect button in the Site Survey tab as shown in Figure 2-3-12. SSID RSSID Channel...
- Page 31 6. About About tab shows the product/driver/utility/PC Card firmware version as shown in Figure 2-3-13. Users have to use this version number when reporting their problems to technical support. Figure 2-3-13...
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Page 32: Uninstalling Driver And Utility
2- 4 Uninstalling Driver and Utility If the PC Card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the PC Card and its software and repeat the installation procedure again. 1. -
Page 33: Connecting To A Network
Chapter 3 Connecting to a Network This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to network after install the PC Card drivers and utility. The following is required for all computers if you want to connect to a network. Check Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. Check NetBEUI ->... -
Page 34: Checking And Adding Netbeui
5. Select Microsoft for Manufacturer and Client for Microsoft Networks for Network Client, and then click OK. 3-2 Checking and Adding NetBEUI NetBEUI is a protocol you can use to connect to Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or LAN Manager servers. If you work on Microsoft network environment, you need to set up NetBEUI protocol. -
Page 35: Checking And Adding Tcp/Ip
3-3 Checking and Adding TCP/IP TCP/IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide-area networks. If you want to connect to Internet, you need to set up TCP/IP protocol. 1. Repeat the step 2 and 3 of Chapter 3-1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks. -
Page 36: Checking And Adding File And Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks
3-4 Checking and Adding File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks File and printer sharing for Microsoft networks gives you the ability to share your files or printers with Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups computers. If you want to share your files or printers with Microsoft networks, you need to set up this service. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the problems and corresponding solutions that may occur when installing a PC Card. Symptom Windows does not detect the PC Card when installed. Driver fails to load Device conflict on a Windows system Solution Verify that the PC Card is properly inserted into the PC Card slot. - Page 38 No resource conflicts were detected, wireless station does not attach to the network Nonfunctioning card LED Weak signal or intermittent connection. Verify that the SSID of the PC Card matches that of the access point. Use the Network Configuration Properties Application in the Control Panel to modify the SSID.
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Page 39: Appendix A Product Specifications
Appendix A Product Specifications General Radio Data Rate Range (open environment) Operating Voltage Regulation Certifications Compatibility LED Indicator Network Information Network Architecture Drivers Access Protocol Roaming Security 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps, Auto Fall-Back 11 Mbps – 150m 450m(Long Range PC Card ) 5.5 Mbps –200m 600m(Long Range PC Card) 2 Mbps –... - Page 40 Radio Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Operation Channels RF Output Power Antenna Sensitivity @FER=0.08 Environmental Temperature Range Humidity (non-condensing) 2.4 – 2.484 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) CCK (11, 5.5Mbps) DQPSK (2Mbps) DBPSK (1Mbps) 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe, 2 for Spain, 4 for France 15 dBm...
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Page 41: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Form Factor Dimensions Weight PCMCIA Type II PC Card 118(L) mm x 54(W) mm x 7.5(H) mm 40 g... -
Page 42: Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.