Summary of Contents for YDI WL2400-ISA
- Page 1 Preliminary Wireless LAN Cards WL2400-ISA Desktop PC ISA Bus Card WL2400-PCM Notebook Computer PCMCIA Card Installation & Operation Manual US Rev 1.0 June 1999 manuals\wl2400-US.doc...
- Page 2 Young Design, Inc. (YDI) insures your product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after the initial purchase. In this period of time YDI will repair or replace any YDI product returned to the factory, freight prepaid.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ............................... 1 LAN O ............................1 IRELESS VERVIEW ................................1 PECIFICATIONS ..................................2 RIVERS LED I WL2400-ISA ....................... 3 NDICATORS FOR THE ODEL SECTION 2. NETWORK APPLICATIONS......................... 4 ......................4 NSTAWAVE TRUCTURE PERATION ............................4 DVANTAGE OF NSTAWAVE .......................... -
Page 4: Section 1 Introduction
SECTION 1 Introduction Wireless LAN Overview The Wireless LAN models WL2400-ISA and WL2400-PCM are wireless LAN adapter cards that provide wireless connections between IBM compatible PCs, including desktop, laptop and notebook computers. These cards are capable of point-to-point networking or, with the AP-2 (Access Point) acting as an interface between the networks, connecting a wireless LAN to a wired LAN. -
Page 5: Drivers
Mechanical Specifications Model WL2400-ISA WL2400-PCM-J WL2400-PCM Half Size ISA Bus Card PCMCIA II Card Type Dimension 7.12” x 4.29” x .5” 4” x 2.12” x .196” (181mm x 109mm x12mm ) (104mm x 54mm x 5 mm ) Standards IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANs... -
Page 6: Led Indicators For The Model Wl2400-Isa
Also, the source code LINUX drivers for the stet are available free of charge from Absolute Value. ftp.absolval.com The source code for ISA Card LINUX drivers is available from YDI’s web site at: www.ydi.com/download.htm LED Indicators for the Model WL2400-ISA Power: Steady red when system is powered up. -
Page 7: Section 2. Network Applications
SECTION 2. Network Applications There are two types of networks used with the WL2400-ISA and WL2400-PCM: StructureNet and Instawave. The number of computers connected, Ethernet installation, and the desired network application determine the type of network. Instawave Vs StructureNet Operation The AP-2 Access Point gives you the option of operating in “Instawave”... -
Page 8: Advantage Of Structurenet
Instawave is a good choice for small networks that need maximum flexibility and simplicity. To use Instawave you must configure the AP-2 with “mode: Instawave” and set the Channel on the remote stations to the same number as on the AP-2. Advantage of StructureNet When StructureNet is enabled each wireless station must associate with a single access point. -
Page 9: Section 3. Hardware And Software Installation
After opening the box, verify that all components have been included and make sure there are no problems with your computer and network environment before the installation. Package Contents: 1. WL2400-PCM or WL2400-ISA 2. External Antenna for WL2400-ISA or WL2400-PCM-J with antenna jack. 3. User’s Manual 4. Network Driver Hardware Installation Desktop PC adapter card (WL2400-ISA) Before installing the ISA card, be sure that your system has a free IRQ available. - Page 10 Installation section. If a message that the PC failed to recognize the card appears, check the card by following the "Wireless LAN diagnostics" procedure. A WL2400-ISA supports ISA Plug and Play. The card is automatically recognized and installed in Windows 95/98 environment. If your system does not support the Plug and Play,...
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Page 11: Software Installation
Notebook-PC adapter card (WL2400-PCM) You can insert the card into notebook-PC while the power is on or off. 1. Insert the adapter card into the PCMCIA slot. 2. If the notebook PC is not already on, power it up. Normally, Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you for the drivers. -
Page 12: Windows Nt Driver Setup
3.3.2 Windows NT Driver Setup 1. Click “Start”, “Settings”, “Control Panel”. 2. Double click the “Network” icon. 3. Click the “Adapters” tab, and click “Select Network Adapter”, then “Have Disk”. 4. Insert the provided disk, and specify the path “a:\windownt” then click “OK”. 5. -
Page 13: System Testing Under Windows 95/98
There are IP addresses that are reserved for private LAN use. No one in the Internet uses these addresses. They begin with 192.168.0.1 and end with 192.168.254.254. We will use them here. If you have a gateway to the Internet, such as a stand-alone router, or a computer with a proxy server or modem sharing software, then you will need the gateway address of that computer. -
Page 14: Antenna Installation
“Start”, “Find”, “Computer…”, type the name of the other computer or any part of the name. 3.5 Antenna Installation The WL2400 has been FCC Certified for use with the YDI Model AMP2440P and a variety of outdoor antennas. Table (1) shows the FCC approved external antennas that can be used with and without the YDI AMP2440P. -
Page 15: Rf Exposure Safety Information
3.6 RF Exposure Safety Information All antennas must be installed so that no person will be closer than the distances specified as outlined in the following table: TABLE (1) External Antennas Certified for use with the WL2400 Minimum Safe Minimum Safe MODEL DESCRIPTION Uncontrolled... -
Page 16: Technical Description Of The Ieee 802.11 Standard
802.3 standard for Ethernet wired LANs. The goal of this standard is to tailor a model of operation in order to resolve compatibility issues between manufacturers of WLAN equipment manufacturers. The YDI WL2400 models comply with standard for DSSS for use with BPSK modulation at a 2 Mbps data rate.
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