Before Using The Wireless Lan - Fujitsu Stylistic Manual

Before Using the Wireless LAN

The Integrated Wireless LAN is a standard
device on Stylistic Tablet PCs. This manual
describes the basic operating procedures for
the wireless LAN (referred to as the "wireless
module" in this manual) and how to set up a
wireless LAN network. Before using this
wireless module, read this manual carefully to
ensure correct operation of the device. Keep
this manual in a safe place for reference while
using the wireless module.
Types of Wireless LANs Covered by this
Document
This document is applicable to systems
containing one of the following two wireless
modules. Most of the procedures are identical.
Sections that differ between the two devices
have been noted in the text:
• Intel PROSet Wireless LAN
• Atheros Wireless LAN
Characteristics of the Wireless Module
This wireless module is a mini-PCI card
attached to a mini-PCI slot inside the computer.
The main characteristics are as follows:
• It operates in the 2.4 GHz Industrial,
Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band;
additionally, the Atheros wireless LAN
operates in the 5 GHz RF band.
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network
W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r 's G u i d e
• It does not require an FCC license to operate.
• It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS), an RF modulation scheme that is
resistant to noise.
• This wireless module is Wi-Fi compliant. The
Intel PROSet module can communicate at a
maximum data rate of 11 Mbps; the Atheros
module can communicate at the maximum
data rate of 54 Mbps.
• The maximum communication range is
approximately 80 feet (25 meters) inside a
building. Please note that the range you
achieve may be shorter or longer than 80
feet, depending on factors such as
obstructions, walls, columns, construction
material, and reflective objects.
• The wireless modules support a number of
industry-standard security mechanisms,
including WEP, TKIP, and 802.1x/EAP (LEAP,
TLS, PEAP, MD5).
Wireless LAN Modes Using this Wireless
Module
Ad Hoc Mode (See Figure A-1)
"Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a type of wireless
network that involves connecting multiple
computers without the use of an Access Point.
Network connectivity between computers can
be established using only wireless LAN cards
in a peer-to-peer fashion.
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