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Page 2: Trademark Information
Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Notice: Copyrights © 2002 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Manual Revision by HeHin Manual Number: U-0338-V1.1C... -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
Declaration of Conformity Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: Compex iWavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card Model No.: WCF11 conforms to the following Product Standards: Radiated Emission Standards: EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class B; Conducted Emission Standards: EN60555Pt2 conducted emission;... -
Page 4: Technical Support Information
The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you may contact COMPEX or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. -
Page 5: About This Document
About This Document The product described in this document, Compex iWavePort Series, WCF11 is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the WCF11. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyrights © 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd............i Trademark Information ....................i Disclaimer ......................i Your Feedback ......................i FCC NOTICE ......................ii Declaration of Conformity ..................ii Technical Support Information ................iii About This Document ....................iv How to Use this Document .................. - Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration ........11 Starting the Utility Program................11 4.1.1 Status Menu..................12 4.1.2 Configuration Menu ................14 4.1.3 Link Menu ..................16 4.1.4 Security Menu ................... 18 4.1.5 About Menu..................21 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration .............22 NOTES ..................25...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Overview
Pocket PC to give you wireless connectivity. Features and Benefits Compex WCF11 is designed to give you all the support features you need in a wireless network to establish connection with a wireless client. The list below identifies some of the features and benefits of WCF11. -
Page 9: Supports 1, 2, 5.5 And 11Mbps Data Rates
The Compex WCF11 facilitates wireless connections to other hosts on a network. 1.4.1 When do you need wireless LAN Installing the Compex WCF11 will be an advantage when you have the following situation: • High Mobility at your Home or Office •... - Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1.4.2a shows an example of how a WCFL11 can work in Ad-Hoc architecture. In Ad-Hoc architecture, there is no limit to the number of wireless clients you can connect. Figure 1.4.2a Ad-Hoc Architecture Configuration Figure 1.4.2b shows an example of how you can use the WL11A in infrastructure architecture.
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
Chapter 1 Product Overview Technical Specifications iWavePort WCF11 Model IEEE 802.11 & 802.11b DSSS Industry Standards CE Mark, FCC Class B, Gost, C-Tick Compact Flash V1.4, CF + I/O interface, type II Interface Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Radio Technology 2445 ~ 2475 MHz (Spain) Frequency Band 2446.5 ~ 2483.5 MHz(France) -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configuration on Compex WCF11. Package Content Thank you for purchasing the Compex WCF11. The package should contain the following: • WCF11 Compact Flash Card •... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Software Installation
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation Chapter 3 Software Installation WCF11 is a user friendly device. Insert the WCF11 into the compact flash card slot on your Pocket PC and follow the steps listed below. WCF11 Utility Installation Figure 3.1a WCF11 Connections To begin Install the synchronization program (eg. -
Page 14: Wcf11 Software Installation
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation For installation of the Utility program, please refer to the next section. It is important that you restart your Pocket PC so that the new setting can be updated. For TCP/IP configuration, please refer to the User Guide in the CD provided for more information. - Page 15 Figure 3.2b File Download Dialog Box Note: If your system is unable to start the Internet Browser and get onto the Compex Product CD Welcome page, please explore the CD and click on the start.html in its root directory. Figure 3.2c CD root directory...
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Page 16: Installation Wizard
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 3.2.1 Installation Wizard This section will guide you through the installation process. The screen shots are taken from the computer. Please be reminded that the Utility program is first loaded onto your computer and then transferred to your Pocket PC via the cradle. Figure 3.2.1a Installation Wizard (1 of 4) Click Next. - Page 17 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation Figure 3.2.1c Installation Wizard (3 of 4) Click OK and this will start the transfer of the utility program from your computer to your Pocket PC. (Please ensure that your Pocket PC is turned on and connected to the computer via the cradle.) Figure 3.2.1d Installation Wizard (4 of 4) Click Finish and this completes the program setup.
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Page 18: Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration This chapter would explain the configuration of WCF11 using the utility configuration program that you have installed. Starting the Utility Program To begin using the utility configuration program, please go to Windows Start menu, select Setting and then select Systems at the bottom of the screen and click Wireless LAN Setting. -
Page 19: Status Menu
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4.1.1 Status Menu This is the configuration page that allows you to have a look at the information on your connection to the wireless network. The parameters that are available are: • Adapter • Firmware •... - Page 20 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description Adapter The current adapter that is being used to connect to the wireless network Channel This indicates the current frequency channel that the wireless device is transmitting Tx Rate This indicates the current rate the data is transmitted over the selected channel.
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Page 21: Configuration Menu
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4.1.2 Configuration Menu Selection of the Configuration tab on the top of the Utility program allows you to configure your wireless setup. (refer to Figure 4.1.2) The parameters that are available for selection are: • ESSID •... - Page 22 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description ESSID ESSID is the acronym for Extended Service Set Identifier. It is a unique name that is shared among all wireless hosts. Key in an Identification to specify the wireless network you want to access or alternatively, you can do an automatic detection of the wireless network.
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Page 23: Link Menu
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4.1.3 Link Menu Selection of the Link tab on the top of the Utility program allows you to check your wireless connection. (refer to Figure 4.1.3). The parameters that allow data entry are • IP Address •... - Page 24 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description IP Addr Enter the IP address that you want to ping. Timeout This is the period of time that the pinging process will cease after numerous unsuccessful attempts. Size This is the size of the packet that was sent for each pinging process My IP This is the IP address of your pocket PC.
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Page 25: Security Menu
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4.1.4 Security Menu Selection of the Security tab on the top of the Utility program allows you to configure the security feature for your wireless connection. (refer to Figure 4.1.4). Figure 4.1.4 Security Menu of the Utility Configuration program... - Page 26 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description Encryption Allows to activate or deactivate the security feature. Values (WEP) Disabled Encryption is disabled. Enable Encryption is activated Encryption Key Allows the selection on the length of the encryption key. Length (WEP) Values 40 bit: You need to key in 10 Hex numbers for your secret key to encrypt the...
- Page 27 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description Authentication Select how the wireless client authenticates with the access point. Type Values Open System Wireless client does not need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point. Shared Key Wireless client need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point.
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Page 28: About Menu
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4.1.5 About Menu You are able to check the version of your driver, firmware and application by selecting the About tab on the configuration program. Please refer to Compex’s website at www.compex.com.sg www.cpx.com for the update release of newer drivers and firmwares. -
Page 29: Chapter 5 Tcp/Ip Configuration
Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration This chapter will discuss the configuration of your TCP/IP connection of your WCF11. Upon a successful installation of WCF11, the WCF11 network adapter will be added to your network folder. To configure your TCP/IP connection for WCF11, please follow the steps listed below. - Page 30 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Figure 5.1b List of network adapters Figure 5.1b shows the list of network adapters. Select the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN CF Card and click OK on the top right hand corner of the screen. Figure 5.1c IP Address Configuration Enter your IP address, the subnet mask and the default gateway.
- Page 31 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Figure 5.1d Configuration of the Name Servers Click on the Name Servers tab at the bottom of the screen to get to the screen as shown on Figure 5.1d. You can configure the DNS and WINS server. Please contact your network administrator for more information of the configuration on your network adapters.
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Page 32: Notes
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