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- Page 1 TwinMOS Netkey 802.11b Series Wireless LAN Adapter (7 3-TMWBG-001) User’ s Manual ® TwinMOS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Netkey Series WLAN Card Contents PACKAGE C O N T E N T S … … ............2 INTRODUCTION..... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Netkey Series WLAN Card PACKAGE CONTENTS Unpack your Netkey WLAN adapter kit and verify that all items are present. Netkey Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Manual (on CD) Driver (on CD) If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please contact your reseller. -
Page 4: Introduction
Netkey Series WLAN Card INTRODUCTION The Netkey WLAN adapter is a wireless network client that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs. The IEEE 802.11b standards compliance means this adapter gives you the flexibility to connect it to any 802.11b network. The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect... -
Page 5: Wireless Network Overview
Netkey Series WLAN Card WIRELESS NETWORK OVERVIEW A wireless local area network (LAN) is a flexible data communications system implemented as an extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, wireless LANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, wireless LANs combine data connectivity with user mobility. - Page 6 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the access point and your receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TwinMOS Netkey Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be more beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.
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Page 7: Netkey Wireless Network Scenarios
Netkey Series WLAN Card Netkey WIRELESS NETWORK SCENARIOS The Netkey WLAN adapter enables you to: lConnect your computer to an Ad-Hoc workgroup of wireless computing devices (see Figure 1-1 on page 7). lConnect your computer to a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network that includes a Residential Gateway (RG) access point (see Figure 1-2 on page 8). - Page 8 Netkey Series WLAN Card Home Networking With the TwinMOS Netkey WLAN adapter, wireless access to the Internet or other computers is at your fingertips. All you need to do is connect the wireless computers to an external cable, an xDSL or a ISDN modem and you are ready to：...
- Page 9 Expanding or re-designing your network is easy: Add or relocate access point, power-up your (new) wireless computers, and you’re done! Unlike Ethernet, TwinMOS Netkey will enable you to roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.
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Page 10: Installation For Windows
Netkey Series WLAN Card INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS The following section will assist you to install Netkey WLAN adapter successfully. You will install driver firstly and then plug in the Netkey WLAN adapter, and finally set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you want to install. - Page 11 Netkey Series WLAN Card For Windows XP Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions. Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures will be the same for Windows 98SE/Me/2000.) Note2: After running the driver package, the Notebook (or PC) with Win98 OS shall be restarted, for Win2000 or WinXP OS the Notebook (or PC) doesn’t need to be restarted.
- Page 12 Netkey Series WLAN Card 3. Insert the Netkey WLAN adapter into the USB port of your computer, the system will automatically find the device and search for its software. WWW.TwinMOS.COM Page 11...
- Page 13 Netkey Series WLAN Card Using the Windows XP’s Utility To connect to your wireless network, please do the following: ◎Double-click the icon marked in red in the taskbar and you may start using the Windows XP’s wireless utility WWW.TwinMOS.COM Page 12...
- Page 14 Netkey Series WLAN Card ◎ The “Connect to Wireless Network” window will contain a list of all the available Wireless Networks. Select the proper network for your needs. In this example, “TwinMOS” network was selected as shown. WWW.TwinMOS.COM Page 13...
- Page 15 Netkey Series WLAN Card Using the Utility of Netkey adapter Note: If you don’t disable the XP’s Utility, you can not open the adapter’s utility. ◎ Get into Windows XP’s utility, click “Advanced“ button. ◎In “Wireless Network Connection Properties“ screen, uncheck the setting “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings“.
- Page 16 Netkey Series WLAN Card ◎Please click “Start->All programs->TwinMOS USB WLAN Adapter ->TMConfig”on toolbar. Double-click on the icon shown below. The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration” screen will be displayed. Double click the icon and start using the WLAN USB Stick Adapter. WWW.TwinMOS.COM...
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Page 17: Configuration Utility
Netkey Series WLAN Card CONFIGURATION UTILITY TwinMOS Netkey uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. When the computer is started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility. - Page 18 Netkey Series WLAN Card Available Network This screen shows all Access Points or Adapters nearby when operating in Ad-Hoc mode. Click “Refresh” button to collect the SSID and Strength information of all the wireless devices nearby. If you want to connect to any device on the list, double-click the item on the list, and the adapter will automatically connect to the selected device.
- Page 19 Netkey Series WLAN Card Network Type The Netkey WLAN adapter can operate in one of two modes, which are specified in the Mode field of the Configuration menu. Clicking the down arrow at the right of the Mode field displays the available modes.
- Page 20 Netkey Series WLAN Card Encryption Setting Table “WEP Key Setting” page allows you to enhance the security of a network. Every station in a secured network should enable the Encryption function and the values of the Network Key should be the same.
- Page 21 Netkey Series WLAN Card • 64-bit – Input 10 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”range) as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“. • 128-bit – Input 26 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys. For example:“01234567890123456789abcdef“.
- Page 22 Netkey Series WLAN Card RTS/CTS Threshold Minimum packet size required for an RTS (Request To Send). For packets smaller than this threshold, an RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN. Select a setting within a range of 0 to 2305 bytes.
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Page 23: T R O U B L E S H O O T I N
Netkey Series WLAN Card TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter some problems while installing the Netkey WLAN adapter or you want to confirm whether your adapter is installed properly or not, we have listed the procedure for checking the various components after you have installed the adapter. In first part of Troubleshooting, we have suggested the users to check the various properties of the card to check the proper installation. -
Page 24: T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N
Netkey Series WLAN Card TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Networking Characteristics IEEE 802.11 Standard for WLAN (DSSS) Compatibility Wi-Fi certified by the TwinMOS Host OS Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Network Protocol TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI RF Characteristics Frequency Range 2.400-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) -
Page 25: Fcc Caution
FCC ID: QS3WBGZP1 Netkey Series WLAN Card FCC CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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