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  • Page 1 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide...
  • Page 2 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Copyright 2004 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This user guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 3 WIRELESS TOPOLOGIES ................23 3-1 I ........................23 NTRODUCTION 3-2 P ......................23 ROUP 3-3 A ..................24 CCESS OINT NFRASTRUCTURE CHAPTER 4 PROXIM CLIENT UTILITY CONFIGURATION ..........28 4-1 P ....................28 ROXIM LIENT TILITY ICON 4-2 C ......................29 URRENT TATUS 4-3 P ......................31...
  • Page 4 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide 5-7 C ................63 OMMON ECHNICAL UPPORT UESTIONS APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS ..................65 A-1 T ....................65 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .........69 B-1 L ........69 IMITED ARRANTY ISCLAIMER IMITATION OF IABILITY B-2 R ....................70 EGULATORY NFORMATION...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Proxim is a leading manufacturer of wireless networking equipment. Proxim’s unmatched expertise in radio networking technology, combined with the company’s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless Local Area Networking (LAN) market.

  • Page 6: Differences Between Orinoco 802.11 Wireless Client Products

    ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card Refer to the table below for differences between the two products. For more specification details, please go to A-1 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Comparison list of Proxim Wireless Client 11a/b/g 11b/g PC Card 11a/b/g PCI ComboCard...

  • Page 7: Using A Wireless Local Area Network

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide products. During installation, all three products are referred to as an “802.11 Wireless Client.” 1-3 Using a Wireless Local Area Network A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but it eliminates the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment.

  • Page 8: System Requirements And Specifications

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide 1-5 System Requirements and Specifications To begin using an ORiNOCO Wireless Client, you must have the following minimum requirements: 1. A computer that meets the following specifications: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) installed PC Card expansion slot (32-bit CardBus) for ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard and ORiNOCO 11b/g PC Card...
  • Page 9 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Proxim’s 2X Turbo mode. This mode is not part of the IEEE 802.11a standard but delivers data rates of up to 108 Mbps. Note that 2X Turbo mode is only available in the FCC regulatory domain (e.g., the United States).

  • Page 10: Interoperability

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide have a direct visible impact on end user operation because it primarily applies to companies developing 802.11 products. 1-5-2 Interoperability The Wi-Fi standard certified at 5 GHz ensures the wireless interoperability with other Wi-Fi (802.11a) certified devices. The Wi-Fi standard certified at 2.4 GHz ensure the wireless interoperability with other Wi-Fi (802.11b) certified devices.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install an ORiNOCO Wireless Client and software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). Note for Windows XP Users: The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature known as “Wireless Zero Configuration”...

  • Page 12: Se Installation Cd Requirement

    Windows 98/ME users may need the Windows CD or Cabinet files to complete the installation of an ORiNOCO Wireless Client. Proxim recommends that you do not proceed with the installation until you have confirmed that you have one of these Windows installation media available.
  • Page 13 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable. Insert the ORiNOCO Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the ORiNOCO Installation program does not launch automatically, run SETUP.EXE from the ORiNOCO Installation CD to launch the program.
  • Page 14 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 2-2 License Agreement for the Installation of the ORiNOCO Wireless Client Chapter 2 Installation...
  • Page 15 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Once you see the Setup Type dialog, please choose setup type, and then click Next button to continue. There are 3 choices: -Install Driver and ORiNOCO 802.11 Wireless Utility: installs both driver and wireless configuration utility onto your system. -Install Driver Only: Install driver into your system only.
  • Page 16 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 2-4 Choose Destination for Installation Select Program Folder. Setup will then ask you to select a folder name for ORiNOCO 802.11 Wireless Client. You can accept the default setting, or enter another folder name as you wish. Chapter 2 Installation...
  • Page 17 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 2-5 Select Program Folder in this dialog Please be patient while the software is installed on your computer. Chapter 2 Installation...
  • Page 18 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 2-6 Software Setup in Process 10. Click Finish to close the Software Setup wizard when prompted. Chapter 2 Installation...
  • Page 19 Figure 2-7 Installation Completed The Proxim Client Utility will be automatically loaded each time your computer starts. To access the utility, click the Proxim Client Utility icon in the Windows Taskbar. 11. Insert the ORiNOCO Wireless Client into your laptop’s PC Card slot. This process applies only to ORiNOCO ORiNOCO 11a/b/g ComboCard, and ORiNOCO b/g PC Card.
  • Page 20 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 2-8 Insert the ORiNOCO Wireless Client into the Laptop 12. To insert the ORiNOCO 11a/b/g PCI Card, first shut down your computer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet. 13. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions provided by the computer’s manufacturer.
  • Page 21 Proxim Client Utility. Use this utility to create profiles, configure the card, and enable security. If you do not have an Access Point, use the Proxim Client Utility to set the card to Peer-to-Peer Ad Hoc mode.

  • Page 22: Proxim Client Utility Major Upgrade

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide 2-4 Proxim Client Utility Major Upgrade Major Upgrade occurs when the setup program detects prior installed ORiNOCO Wireless 802.11 Utility and Driver installed by a prior setup program dated before date January 14, 2004. Setup program will automatically guide you through the whole major upgrade process.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 3-1 Introduction ORiNOCO wireless products look and operate similar to Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between communicating devices. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with the ORiNOCO Wireless Client without any special wireless networking software.

  • Page 24: Access Point Infrastructure

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 3-1 Peer-to-Peer Group The ORiNOCO Wireless Client can communicate with an 802.11a, 802.11a 2X Turbo, 802.11b or 802.11g Peer-to-Peer Group (but it can not dynamically switch between the two). Therefore, you must manually configure the card to use one specific radio mode. 3-3 Access Point Infrastructure Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes.
  • Page 25 802.11g Access Points, 802.11b Access Points, or a combination of Access Point types. The card is compatible with 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b Access Points from any vendor, including Proxim’s ORiNOCO and Harmony Access Point products. 3-3-1 Connecting to a Single AP Figure 3-2 depicts an ORiNOCO network that uses a single Access Point (AP).
  • Page 26 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 3-3 Roaming Between APs of the Same Radio Type Figure 3-4 illustrates roaming between APs of different radio types: Figure 3-4 Roaming Between APs of Different Radio Types In either case, each Access Point within a roaming network must have a unique, independent Channel, but all must have the same Network Name and security settings.
  • Page 27 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide As the mobile client seamlessly switches from cell to cell, its network connectivity is preserved. The user can move freely between the Access Points in the network. When the roaming client leaves the transmission range of one Access Point, the card automatically detects the other Access Point(s) in the same vicinity to continue the network connection.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration

    Yellow bars indicate that the signal strength is weak and the wireless connection is at the limit of its range. Green bars indicate good or excellent signal strength. See Figure 4-2 for a visual depiction of the status states of the Proxim Client Utility icon. Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...

  • Page 29: Current Status Tab

    ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4-2 Different Status of Proxim Client Utility Icon 4-2 Current Status Tab The Current Status Tab, shown in Figure 4-3, displays the following information about your wireless connection. Profile Name – The current name of the selected configuration profile.
  • Page 30 Frequency – The current frequency that the Wireless device is connected or scanning on. Transmit Rate – The transmit rate (Mbps) for the current connection for the wireless driver. Receive Rate – The receive rate (Mbps) for the current connection for the driver. Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...

  • Page 31: Profile Management

    To make a profile active, highlight the profile and click the Activate button. After selecting a new active Profile, the Wireless Client searches for wireless networks that match up to the new profile’s specific settings. Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 32 SSID, encryption settings, signal strength level, Channel and Wireless Mode. You can use the Available Networks feature to create a new profile by highlighting the wireless network you want to create a profile for and clicking the Activate button. Figure 4-6 Available Networks Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 33 There are three SSID selections (SSID1, SSID2, SSID3) available; This feature allows you to configure a single profile to match up to 3 different SSIDs. Figure 4-7 Network Configuration Settings Dialog Box Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 34 The Security tab allows you to configure the ORiNOCO Wireless Client to match the security settings of the Wireless LAN network. Refer to Figure 4-9 for an example. Select the appropriate security mode: WPA - WiFi Protected Access mode allows for the authentication and interoperability Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 35 Pre-Shared Key - This mode is commonly referred to as IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) encryption. None - Use this mode when there is no authentication or encryption enabled on the Wireless LAN network. Figure 4-9 Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 36 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4-10 Disable Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Setting Pre-Shared Keys You can define the Pre-Shared keys (Figure 4-11) by using the Define Pre-Shared Keys box. Figure 4-11 Defined Pre-Shared Keys Icon Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...

  • Page 37: Windows Xp

    WPA-PSK (with no server) – it uses the so-called “pre-shared key” as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be any combination of letters, numbers, and other characters. This is the typical mode that is Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...

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