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Summary of Contents for ELSA AirLancer MC-11
- Page 1 AirLancer MC-II AirLancer USB-II AirLancer PCI-II...
- Page 2 © 2001 While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from LANCOM Systems.
- Page 3 Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this product. Wireless networks are economical alternatives or additions to local wired networks (LANs). Notebooks and PCs can use mobile network cards to communicate with one another or access wired networks via access points and can even be integrated into the ISDN network.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AirLancer MC-11 ........ - Page 6 4.3.3 Inserting the AirLancer MC-11 ....... 32 4.3.4 Installation of the drivers under Windows 98 ......32 4.3.5 Installation of the drivers under Windows Me.
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The advantages of wireless networks (wireless LANs) are obvious: Notebooks and PCs can be set up where they are wanted. Problems with missing ports or construction alterations are a thing of the past with wireless networking. Network links in conferences or presentations, access to resources in adjacent buildings and exchanging data with mobile units are only a few of the options available with a wireless LAN. -
Page 10: The Center-The Access Point
Introduction 1.2.2 The center—the access point The convenience and performance of a wireless LAN can enhanced with an additional access point. This access point permits the central administration of the wireless LAN. In addition, the access point can be used to link the wireless LAN to a cable-based LAN or to the Internet. -
Page 11: Ieee 802.11B Radio Transmission
Introduction Infrastructure A wireless LAN with one or more access points is generally referred to as a network peer-to-LAN network; however, in the LAN terminology this type of networking is referred to as an infrastructure network. access points also have an integrated router for ISDN or DSL connections. This allows all connected stations to access the Internet. -
Page 12: The Three Airlancers
AirLancer USB-11 Wireless LAN adapter for the link to a USB interface AirLancer PCI-11 PCI adapter for the installation of an AirLancer MC-11 in a PC. An AirLancer MC-11 card is delivered with the product. 1.5.1 Matching versions for international use In the ISM range, up to 13 radio channels can be used. -
Page 13: Encryption In Two Levels Of Security
Introduction The WORLD version is meant for use in Europe and other countries, especially the USA. Apart from the European CE standard, it also meets the American FCC standard. The maximum number of channels is 11. Accessing an EU access point with an AirLancer WORLD version In order to be able to access an EU access point (supports 13 radio channels) with an AirLancer WORLD version (only supports11 radio channels), you must choose a channel between 1 and 11 on the access point. - Page 14 Introduction AirLancer...
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Page 15: Airlancer Mc-11
PC card interfaces according to the PCMCIA standard. It is slightly longer than other PC cards. The internal radio antenna of the AirLancer MC-11 is located in the protruding part of the card. PCMCIA slot Connector for optional external antenna... -
Page 16: Installation
Off – no wireless activity Blinking – wireless data being sent or received Integrated antenna Installation The installation of the AirLancer MC-11 takes place in four steps: Checking the system requirements Plugging in the AirLancer MC-11 into your PC Installation of the drivers Settings for the access to the wireless LAN—you will find the instruction... -
Page 17: Inserting The Card In The Computer
The procedure is as follows: The AirLancer MC-11 will be installed with IRQ 10 and the address range '400–437' by default. The interrupts and addresses can be viewed... -
Page 18: Driver Installation Under Windows 98 And Windows 95
AirLancer MC-11 The operating systems Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows Me will generate a message on the screen shortly after inserting the card, announcing the detection of the new hardware. The installation of the required driver differs for various operating systems. -
Page 19: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows Me
AirLancer MC-11 On the screen the window 'Add/Edit Configuration Profile' opens. This is where you will later configure the access to your wireless LAN. Now please move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, in order to change these settings. -
Page 20: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows Nt 4.0
AirLancer MC-11 Windows 2000 then installs the driver. When the wizard is ready, press Finish. On the screen the 'Add/Edit Configuration Profile' window opens. This is where you will later configure the access to your wireless LAN. Now please move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, in order to change these settings. -
Page 21: Installation Of The Drivers Under Linux
AirLancer MC-11 The setup program will then start. Please follow the instructions. The drivers are installed on the Windows CE computer via the synchronization connection. In the next step you will configure access to your wireless LAN. Now please move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, where you will find the description of the required settings. - Page 22 AirLancer MC-11 AirLancer...
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Page 23: Airlancer Usb-11
AirLancer USB-11 AirLancer USB-11 This chapter describes the wireless network adapter AirLancer USB-11 and its setup step by step. The chapter ends with the successful installation of hardware and drivers. The following configuration of the access to a wireless LAN is described in chapter 5. Package contents Please ensure first that the delivery is complete. -
Page 24: Installation
AirLancer USB-11 Off – Device is switched off Orange – Device is switched on LED for the transmission and reception status: Off – no wireless activity Blinking – wireless data being sent or received Green – The device is ready USB connection Installation The installation of the AirLancer USB-11 takes place in four steps:... -
Page 25: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows 98
AirLancer USB-11 Only use the USB connector cable supplied for connecting the device to your The AirLancer USB-11 will be identified automatically (plug&play) and the installation of the operating software will be started. If you connect your AirLancer USB-11 with the PC turned off, continue by booting the computer and starting the installation under your operating system. -
Page 26: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows Me
AirLancer USB-11 Click Finish to exit installation. On the screen, the window 'Add/Edit Configuration Profile' opens. This is where you will configure access to your wireless LAN later. Now please move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, in order to change these settings. - Page 27 AirLancer USB-11 Windows 2000 then installs the driver. When the wizard is ready, press Finish. On the screen, the window 'Add/Edit Configuration Profile' opens. This is where you will configure access to your wireless LAN later. Now please move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, in order to change these settings.
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Page 29: Airlancer Pci-11
AirLancer CD including drivers, AirLancer Client Manager and electronic documentation User manual If anything should be missing, please contact your dealer. The adapter The AirLancer PCI-11 allows the installation of an AirLancer MC-11 into a PC. An AirLancer MC-11 is included in the package contents. AirLancer... -
Page 30: Installation
AirLancer PCI-11 AirLancer PCI-11 – PCI adapter for AirLancer MC-11 AirLancer MC-11 – Wireless LAN card (already inserted into AirLancer PCI-11) LED for the transmission and reception status: Off – no wireless activity Blinking – wireless data being sent or received LED for the operation mode of the card: Lit green –... -
Page 31: Installing The Airlancer Pci-11
Replace the computer case and screw it tight. Important step for installation under Windows NT 4.0 The AirLancer MC-11 will be installed with IRQ 10 and the address range '400–437' by default. For the installation under Windows NT 4.0 please... -
Page 32: Inserting The Airlancer Mc-11
4.3.3 Inserting the AirLancer MC-11 Please insert the AirLancer MC-11 into the PC card slot of the AirLancer PCI-11. Ensure that the PC card is in the correct position. Please refer to the picture on page 29 for a guide. -
Page 33: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows Me
AirLancer PCI-11 move on to chapter 5 'The AirLancer Client Manager' on page 37, in order to change these settings. 4.3.5 Installation of the drivers under Windows Me After starting the 'Add New Hardware Wizard' select the option Specify the location of the driver and click Next. In the following dialog window, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). -
Page 34: Installation Of The Drivers Under Windows Nt 4.0
AirLancer CD: 'D:\driver\Winnt\..' (in which 'D:' is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Accept the following prompts to log AirLancer MC-11 as a network card. Finish the installation and restart your computer. -
Page 35: Installation Of The Drivers Under Linux
AirLancer PCI-11 4.3.8 Installation of the drivers under Linux It is not necessary to recompile the kernel in the current Linux distributions. The PCMCIA components are included as modules. This short description is based on SuSE version 7.0. The adaptations required to the parameters in the file /etc/rc.config will be made automatically during installation of the PCMCIA packet with the aid of YaST. - Page 36 AirLancer PCI-11 AirLancer...
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Page 37: The Airlancer Client Manager
After a successful installation a window opens for the configuration of the standard profile (default) or creating a new profile for the AirLancer MC-11. First you can set in the selected profile whether you wish to access an access point or set up an ad hoc connection (peer-to-peer group). -
Page 38: Overview Of Functions
The AirLancer Client Manager Input the network name. If you are not sure of it, you can get it from your network administrator. The network name has to match with the other devices in the network (access points or radio cards). In case you have an access point with a disabled 'Closed Network' function within radio range, you can also enter ANY as a network name. -
Page 39: Analysis, Diagnostics And Information
The AirLancer Client Manager For access points, the following settings are available: Assignment of WEP encryption key (Encryption) Settings regarding power management and radio transmission (Advanced and Admin) 5.3.3 Analysis, diagnostics and information In the Advanced menu of the AirLancer Client Manager you will find the diagnostics functions for the wireless LAN and your own wireless LAN interface: Card test and diagnostics (Card Diagnostics) -
Page 40: Valid Key Characters
The AirLancer Client Manager 5.4.2 Valid key characters Keys consist of either alphanumerical strings of numbers '0'–'9', lower-case letters 'a'–'z' and upper-case letters 'A'–'Z' or of hexadecimal values '0'–'9' and 'a'–'f'. Special characters are not valid. On entering hexadecimal values, the number of characters for a key is doubled. -
Page 41: Example Configurations
PCs and the notebooks should also be able to access the printer quickly at any time. Ad hoc network In this case all computers are fitted with AirLancer MC-11 wireless network cards, and the desktop PCs are also fitted with the AirLancer PCI-11 PCMCIA adapters. - Page 42 Operating system After installing and setting up the drivers for AirLancer PCI-11 and settings AirLancer MC-11 in all computers, some components in the operating system—using Windows 98 as an example—still need to be set up. Network protocol The network protocols TCP/IP and NetBEUI are required to implement a peer-to-peer network with the wireless network cards.
- Page 43 Example configurations The name of the workstation must be unique. Names also may not recur in different groups. The workgroup must be set the same for all computers that are intended to exchange data and resources. File and printer sharing Ensure that file and printer sharing is enabled after the installation is complete.
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Page 44: Link To A Company Network
Example configurations Access to other Shortly after a computer has been started in a Windows network, the user resources can see the names of all other currently accessible computers in the network in the Windows Explorer Network Neighborhood (including the user's own computer). - Page 45 Level B Company network (wired) Every sales employee receives an AirLancer MC-11 wireless network card for the notebook computer so the employee can log into the company network while in the office. To enable the sales employees to print, a network printer connected to the wired LAN is installed in their office.
- Page 46 This is also backed up by the standardized WEP process, which encrypts the wireless data. Checking the network protocols Check the properties for AirLancer MC-11 in Start Settings Control Panel Network. The TCP/IP protocol should always be marked in the list window of the 'Bindings' tab.
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Page 47: Airlancer Extender
AirLancer Extender AirLancer Extender The AirLancer Extender is the optimal addition to a wireless LAN if you wish to extend your range. The omnidirectional antenna offers about 2.5 dBi more transmission and reception capacity (taking into consideration line losses). The AirLancer Extender can be flexibly positioned for optimized range and transmission characteristics. - Page 48 AirLancer Extender AirLancer...
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Page 49: Security In The Wireless Lan
Security in the wireless LAN Security in the wireless LAN Significant security considerations apply to the use of wireless LANs. It is often assumed that unauthorized access to transmitted data is relatively easy. However, wireless LAN devices permit the use of modern security technology: Closed network Access control via MAC address... -
Page 50: Encryption Of The Data Transfer (Wep)
Security in the wireless LAN Encryption of the data transfer (WEP) The encryption of the transferred data plays a special part in the wireless LANs. The supplementary encryption standard WEP is available for IEEE 802.11 radio transfer. WEP means Wired Equivalent Privacy. The aim of WEP is to guarantee the degree of security of cable-based LANs in wireless LANs. -
Page 51: Further Security Improvements
Security in the wireless LAN Change your keys at a regular basis. Keys should be changed as often as possible. This requires some effort but improves security considerably. In the infrastructure network, it is possible to gradually change keys (see page 40). If you have any suspicions, immediately change a key. - Page 52 Security in the wireless LAN AirLancer...
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Page 53: Appendix
Standard IEEE 802.11b, DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Safety WEP64 models: RC4 with 40-bit effective key length WEP128 models: RC4 with 104- or 40-bit effective key length AirLancer MC-11 AirLancer USB-11 AirLancer PCI-11 Connects PC card USB interface PCI bus (Spec. 2.1 or... -
Page 54: Radio Channels
Appendix Radio channels Up to 13 DSSS channels are available in the usable frequency range of 2400 to 2483 MHz. The following overview shows which channels are supported by the different device versions (EU/WORLD). Frequency range 2400–2500 MHz Channel no. EU (CE) WORLD (CE + FCC) 2412... -
Page 55: Declarations Of Conformity
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) AirLancer MC-11 and AirLancer USB-11 The radio adapters AirLancer MC-11 and AirLancer USB-11 have been tested and meet the requirements for digital class B devices in accor- dance with section 15C of the guidelines as provided by the Federal Commu- nications Commission (FCC).
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