1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. SocketMobile Manuals
  4. Network Card
  5. WL6004-322
  6. User manual

SocketMobile WL6004-322 User Manual

Low power wireless lan card
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Low Power Wireless LAN Card
Type I CompactFlash card for adding Wireless LAN
connectivity to a Pocket PC 2002/2003 or
Windows 2000/XP notebook
User's Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the WL6004-322 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for SocketMobile WL6004-322

  • Page 1 Low Power Wireless LAN Card Type I CompactFlash card for adding Wireless LAN connectivity to a Pocket PC 2002/2003 or Windows 2000/XP notebook User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Overview About the Software About the Link Indicator Package Contents CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS CE STEP 1: Register the Card STEP 2: Prepare Network Information STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Install Certificates (EAP-TLS or PEAP only) STEP 5: Insert the Card CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000 12 STEP 1: Register the Card...
  • Page 3 CHAPTER 6 STATUS AND OPTIONS SCREENS Accessing the Status and Options Screens Signal Status Screen Info Status Screen IP Status Screen Ping Status Screen APs Status Screen Peers Status Screen Options Screen CHAPTER 7 WLAN SEARCHES AND PROFILES Initiate a WLAN Search Create a WLAN Profile Edit a WLAN Profile Delete a WLAN Profile...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview If you’re a mobile professional using a Pocket PC 2002/2003 or Windows 2000/XP notebook, Socket’s Low Power Wireless LAN Card is the perfect tool to connect to enterprise and public Wi- Fi (IEEE 802.11b) Wireless LAN systems to access the Internet, email, and corporate servers.

  • Page 5: About The Link Indicator

    Pocket PC 2003 users: Use your device’s Connection Manager, which supports WLAN (including 802.1x). Socket’s software for Pocket PC 2003 includes card drivers and Cert Enroll, but no WLAN Tools at this time. Windows XP users: You have two software options. •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation For Windows Ce

    Chapter 2 Installation for Windows CE This chapter shows how to install the Low Power Wireless LAN Card on a Pocket PC 2002. After installing the card, refer to Chapter 4, “Socket WLAN Tools,” to learn how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools software to create a profile and connect to a WLAN.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software 1. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD into your host PC. Note: The host PC can be a desktop or notebook PC.

  • Page 8: Step 4: Install Certificates (Eap-Tls Or Peap Only)

    STEP 4: Install Certificates (EAP-TLS or PEAP only) Note: This step is only needed if you want to connect to a WLAN network that uses 802.1x security with EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication. Refer to your Network Information Form to determine if your network supports this. 1.
  • Page 9 8. Tap ok. The Existing Certificates field should list the new certificate. • If your network uses PEAP authentication, tap ok. Disconnect your Pocket PC from the connection cable or cradle. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. Now you are ready to proceed to Step 5 to insert the card.

  • Page 10: Step 5: Insert The Card

    STEP 5: Insert the Card Important! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Insert the card into your Pocket PC’s CompactFlash I/O or PC Card slot. If using a PC Card slot, first plug the card into a PC Card adapter.
  • Page 11 Whenever the card is inserted into your Pocket PC, the following icons will appear: • Signal strength icon: Visible from the top of every screen, shows signal strength. Tap on the icon to view the WLAN card status bubble. The bubble will not auto-update as the status changes.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Installation For Windows 2000

    Chapter 3 Installation for Windows 2000 This chapter shows how to install the Low Power Wireless LAN Card on a Windows 2000 notebook. After installing the card, refer to Chapter 5, “Create and Connect to WLAN Profile,” to learn how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools software to create a profile and connect to a WLAN.

  • Page 13: Step 3: Install The Software

    STEP 3: Install the Software 1. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. The Setup Center will start. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows 2000.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Insert The Card

    STEP 4: Insert the Card Important! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Insert the card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, then plug into your computer’s PC Card slot.

  • Page 15: Step 5: Complete The New Hardware Wizard

    STEP 5: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 1. The first time you insert the card into your notebook computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically appear to help you install the card driver. Make sure that the installation CD is still inside your computer.
  • Page 16 About the Socket Status Icon After you install the card driver, whenever the card is inserted into your computer, the Socket status icon will appear. The card icon varies to indicate network status; the column indicates signal strength. Signal strength column — Color designations: connected Green: good signal...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Installation For Windows Xp

    Chapter 4 Installation for Windows XP This chapter shows how to install the Low Power Wireless LAN Card on a Windows XP notebook. Note: You have two software options. • For a user interface similar to that of Socket’s WLAN Tools for Windows CE, install Socket’s WLAN Tools for Windows 2000/XP.

  • Page 18: Step 1: Register The Card

    STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg STEP 2: Prepare Network Information Before you can connect to a WLAN, you need to find out what settings it uses.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Install The Software

    STEP 4: Install the Software 1. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 6. The Setup Center will start. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows XP.

  • Page 20: Step 5: Insert The Card

    STEP 5: Insert the Card Important! Damage may occur! Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Insert the card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter, then plug into your computer’s PC Card slot.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Complete The New Hardware Wizard

    STEP 6: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 1. The first time you insert the card into your notebook computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically appear. Make sure that the installation CD is still inside your computer. 2. In the welcome screen, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
  • Page 22 5. The wizard will install the driver. 6. After the drivers are installed, a series of icon(s) and bubble(s) may appear in the task tray. Click Finish in the last wizard screen, then do the following: Warning! Do not click on the wrong icon or bubble! •...

  • Page 23: Optional: Enable Socket Wlan Tools

    OPTIONAL: Enable Socket WLAN Tools 1. Recommended: Insert the WLAN card into your computer before you enable WLAN Tools. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to navigate to the following: C:\Program Files\Socket Communications\WLAN Tools 3. Click on XPWlanToolsEnabler.exe. 4. Follow the screens to enable the WLAN Tools software. 5.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Create And Connect To Wlan Profile

    Chapter 5 Create and Connect to WLAN Profile Note: Skip this chapter if you want to use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) for Windows XP and did not enable Socket WLAN Tools. This chapter explains how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools to create a WLAN profile and connect to your network.

  • Page 25: Create A Wlan Profile

    Create a WLAN Profile 1. Pocket PC 2002: The first time you insert the WLAN card into your Pocket PC, the device will automatically search for WLAN networks. Note: To start a search at any time, tap and hold your stylus on the Socket Status icon in the task tray of the Today screen.
  • Page 26 Mode Enter the appropriate settings for your WLAN: Profile Name: Enter a name for your WLAN profile. 802.11 ESSID: Enter the ESSID for your network. Operating Mode: Select Infrastructure. Country: Select your country. Note: Do not tap Ok until you have entered all of your network settings, or you will exit the profile.
  • Page 27 Security/Encryption Note: WLAN Tools for Windows CE has a Security tab; WLAN Tools for Windows 2000/XP has an Encryption tab. Use the Mode/Type drop-down list and select the appropriate authentication or encryption system. Open System: This is the default setting. Select this setting if your network needs no data packet encryption (i.e., needs no security for transmitted data).
  • Page 28 EAP-TLS: Select this if your 802.1x network uses EAP-TLS authentication. The WEP keys are automatically generated by the network. This option is only available for the Windows CE version of Socket WLAN Tools. PEAP: Select this if your 802.1x network uses PEAP authentication. This option is only available for the Windows CE version of Socket WLAN Tools.
  • Page 29 IP Configuration DHCP — This is the default setting. If your network supports DHCP, the IP addresses and other information will be automatically assigned. Static — Select this to manually enter the necessary IP addresses. Note: Do not tap Ok until you have entered all of your network settings, or you will exit the profile.
  • Page 30 Power The Power screen varies depending on operating mode. Radio Transmission Power — Select Automatic to allow the Pocket PC to dynamically change the power consumption based upon the amount of radio activity. Automatic Power Saving Mode — Recommended. Keep this box checked so that the WLAN Card will automatically save power during operation to maximize your Pocket PC’s battery life.

  • Page 31: Connect To Your Wlan Profile

    Connect to Your WLAN Profile The method for connecting to your profile varies depending on the type of security features your network has. Open System, 40-bit or 128-bit WEP Key Network 1. After you tap Ok to save your WLAN profile, a list of WLAN profiles will appear, including the one you just created.
  • Page 32 4. Tap on the IP Status tab. Make sure the IP address corresponds to a legitimate local network address on your WLAN, as defined by your network administrator. Note: If your IP address is listed as 169.254.xxx.xxx, this is the default IP address and not the correct IP address for your network.

  • Page 33: 802.1X Network

    802.1x Network Note: Only the Windows CE version of Socket’s WLAN Tools supports 802.1x. 1. After you tap Ok to save your WLAN profile, a list of WLAN profiles will appear, including the new one you just created. Your Pocket PC will automatically try to connect to the first profile on your list.
  • Page 34 4. The bubble that appears must report Authenticated before you can complete the connection. • You may need to repeatedly close and open the bubble every three or four seconds until it reports Authenticating. Close the bubble by tapping anywhere else on the screen. Reopen the bubble by tapping on the icon.

  • Page 35: Chapter 6 Status And Options Screens

    Chapter 6 Status and Options Screens Note: Skip this chapter if you want to use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) for Windows XP and did not enable Socket WLAN Tools. This chapter explains the Socket WLAN Tools status and options screens. The Socket WLAN Tools includes several status screens that enable you to monitor the activity of your WLAN Card.

  • Page 36: Signal Status Screen

    Signal Status Screen Use the Signal screen to view radio signal transmission strength from the WLAN Card to the associated access point. The Signal screen displays a real-time graph of the signal quality received by the adapter. It also reports the number of times the adapter has roamed between APs, the AP MAC Address, the network in-range status, and the current data rate.

  • Page 37: Info Status Screen

    Info Status Screen Use the Info screen to view the WLAN Card’s current version information and status. IP Status Screen Use the IP Status screen to view the WLAN Card’s network address information. Unlike the IP Config screen, the IP Status screen is view-only with no user-configurable data fields.

  • Page 38: Ping Status Screen

    Ping Status Screen Use the Ping screen to view the signal strength, data rate transmission, test statistics and to perform data transmission test. This test sends ICMP ping packets across the network to a selected address to test data transmissions between wireless devices or between a wireless device and the associated access point.
  • Page 39 APs Status Screen Use the APs page in Infrastructure mode to view access points with the same ESSID as the adapter within the wireless network. View the AP MAC address and signal of each located access point. Radiation marks beside the antenna indicate the currently associated access point.

  • Page 40: Peers Status Screen

    Peers Status Screen Peers status screen When Ad-Hoc is selected as the operating mode, the appears. Known Peers Use the field to view the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other WLAN Card users (peers) in the wireless network, their power mode, their transmit rate, supported rate and the length of time an adapter has been out of the Ad-Hoc network.

  • Page 41: Options Screen

    Options Screen Access AP networks: Check if you want to include AP networks in WLAN searches. Click Ok to enable this option. Access Ad-Hoc networks: Check if you want to include peer (adapter) networks in WLAN searches. Click Ok to enable this option. Disable Profile Roaming: Check if you do not want the WLAN to switch profiles during a connection if you move within range of another network.

  • Page 42: Chapter 7 Wlan Searches And Profiles

    Chapter 7 WLAN Searches and Profiles This chapter explains how to initiate a WLAN search and manage WLAN profiles. Note: Skip this chapter if you want to use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) for Windows XP and did not enable Socket WLAN Tools. Initiate a WLAN Search 1.

  • Page 43: Create A Wlan Profile

    Create a WLAN Profile After you find a new WLAN and try to connect with it, WLAN Tools will automatically direct you to create a profile with it. See Chapter 5, “Create and Connect to a WLAN Profile” for more information. You can also create a new WLAN profile by doing the following: 1.

  • Page 44: Delete A Wlan Profile

    Delete a WLAN Profile 1. From the Today screen, tap and hold your stylus on the Socket status icon. In the pop-up menu, select WLAN Profiles. 2. Select the WLAN Profile that you wish to remove. Tap Delete. Rearrange Profile List If the current profile is lost, WLAN Tools will attempt to associate with the first profile on the list and then the next until an association is achieved.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Wireless Zero Configuration

    Chapter 8 Wireless Zero Configuration This chapter explains how to use Microsoft’s Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service to enter network settings and connect to your WLAN. WZC is a utility built into Windows XP that manages and automates WLAN connections. Windows XP with Service Pack 1 includes support for 802.1x. Note: You cannot use WZC if you enabled Socket WLAN Tools on your system.
  • Page 46 3. If you need to enter network settings before you can connect, do the following: • In the Wireless Network Connections screen, click Advanced. • The connection properties screen will appear. Click on the Wireless Networks tab. • Select your network and click Configure. If the network you want is not listed, click Refresh.

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications | 47

    Chapter 9 Pocket PC 2003 Connection Manager The Connection Manager for Pocket PC 2003 support WLAN, including 802.1x. For more information on the Connection Manager, please refer to your Pocket PC 2003 documentation. For help with the Connection Manager, tap Start | Help. 1.
  • Page 48 4. In the next screen, tap on the Authentication tab. Enter the following: o Data encryption (WEP Enabled): Check if your network uses 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption. o Network Authentication (Shared mode): Uncheck!! Feature not supported. o Enter other settings as appropriate for your network. Tap ok.
  • Page 49 Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CF Type I Size: 2.18 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (55.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Total Weight: 1.6 oz (45.4 g) Operating Temperature: -4 to 158 °F (-20 to 70 °C) Storage Temperature: -22 to 176 °F (-30 to 80 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle (listening): <20 mA Transmission: 170 to 280 mA...
  • Page 50 Software Compatibility: Windows COM port Software Included: Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, Class B C-TICK s.182 ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 CompactFlash Spec. 2.0 TX Maximum Radiated EIRP: FCC Part 15.247 in U.S.; ETS 300 328 in Europe; RCR STD-33 in Japan TX Out-of-Band Emissions: FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 in U.S.;...

  • Page 51: Appendix B Safety And Usage Tips

    Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Product Care • Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. • Do not expose this product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend this product, as rough treatment could damage it.
  • Page 52 Radio Frequency Exposure Your Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with 802.11b-equipped devices by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is 100 mW.

  • Page 53: Appendix C Network Information

    Appendix C Network Information NETWORK INFORMATION FORM 1. What is your wireless LAN’s ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)? Note: ESSID is case-sensitive. BSSID is the ad-hoc version of ESSID. _________________________________________________________ 2. What type of security does your WLAN use? Check 1 of the 5 boxes below, and provide any necessary settings.
  • Page 54 4. What transmission power level is appropriate? More transmission power is needed for devices spread far apart and/or for high interference. Maximum Minimum 5. Are access points at maximum throughput? 6. What is the range of legitimate IP addresses for your network? _________________________________________________________ 7.

  • Page 55: Appendix D Troubleshooting Wep Encryption

    Appendix D Troubleshooting WEP Encryption If you have trouble connecting your WLAN with an AP that is using encryption, try the steps below. STEP 1: Start with Open System (If Possible) See if your access point will allow an open system (i.e., encryption turned off).
  • Page 56 Dec Hex ASCII ____ Dec Hex ASCII ____ Dec Hex ASCII ____ Dec Hex ASCII 96 60 97 61 " 98 62 99 63 100 64 101 65 & 102 66 103 67 104 68 105 69 106 6A 107 6B 108 6C 109 6D 110 6E...

  • Page 57: Appendix E Passkeys For Wep Encryption

    Appendix E Passkeys for WEP Encryption WEP encryption keys are complex, and using them can be tedious and error-prone. Each WEP key is 10 or 26 characters long, and Socket’s WLAN Tools software only accepts them in hexadecimal format. As a result, the passkey system was developed as a user-friendly, alternative method of using WEP keys.

  • Page 58: Appendix F General Troubleshooting

    Appendix F General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: My mobile computer does not recognize the card. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The card driver was not installed Install the software properly. or installed incorrectly. SYMPTOM: The Socket status icon doesn’t appear on the task tray when I insert the card.

  • Page 59: Appendix G Support Resources

    Appendix G Support Resources If you have trouble installing or using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card, refer to Appendix C, “Troubleshooting WEP Encryption” or Appendix E, “General Troubleshooting.” If you are using the card with a Pocket PC, you can also tap Start | Help for help on the WLAN Tools page you have open.

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Plug-in card: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

  • Page 61: Limited Software Warranty

    Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 62: Copyright Notice

    April 2003 Document # 6410-00170 E Copyright Notice Copyright © 2003 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 63: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
  • Page 64 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada. NOTE: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements, this device is approved for operations in a user’s hand when there is a distance of 20 cm or more between the device antenna and the user’s body.

Table of Contents