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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide 3CRDW696 http://www.3com.com/ http://www.support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Published July 2002 User Guide version 4.1.2 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter... - Page 2 “Commercial Computer Software” as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in 3Com’s standard commercial license for the software. Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is applicable.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuring the Wireless PCI Adapter ... 11 Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP ... 13 Chapter 3 - T ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Technical specifications of 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter ... 16 Chapter 4 - T ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services ... 18 Support from Your Network Supplier ... - Page 4 Industry Canada (IC) Emissions Compliance Statement ... 22 European Community Declaration of Conformity... 22...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Installing Your Wireless Lan Pci Adapter
Adapter Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedures for the PCI Adapter. Your package should contain the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and the Installation CD. -
Page 6: Installation For Microsoft Windows Platforms
For Windows NT 4.0, you will insert the 3Com11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter in your system, then install the software. The 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter can easily be installed and used, allowing your computer to use network resources. -
Page 7: Install Procedure For Microsoft Windows 95Osr2/98/98Se/Me/2000/Xp
Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows 95OSR2/98/98SE/ME/2000/XP Follow these steps to install the WLAN PCI Adapter (do not insert your 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter until instructed): Power on your computer and allow Windows 95OSR2/98/98SE/ME/2000/XP to load fully. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click Install Software. -
Page 8: Install Procedure For Microsoft Windows Nt4.0
Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Hardware (All Operating Systems) Follow these steps to install the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter to your system after installing software and drivers as described above. (Windows will recognize the WLAN adapter and auto detect the driver): Turn off power to your computer and unplug the power cord. - Page 9 Carefully insert the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter into the selected slot until it seats snugly. The antenna on Wireless LAN PCI Adapter is a separate piece. Once the PCI Adapter is seated firmly, you can screw the antenna to the outside of the faceplate and adjust for best reception. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier.
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Page 10: Connecting Network Protocols
Networks. Check with your network administrator to know which protocols to add and to get other network configuration information. Uninstall Procedure If you want to uninstall the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter, just select Start Menu>Program File>3Com Wireless>Uninstall The uninstall removes Program icons, registry entry files, and files used by the adapter. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 - Using The Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility The 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter uses its own management software for all supported operating systems except Microsoft Windows XP (see the section “Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP” for XP specific information). All functions controlled by the user are provided by this application. -
Page 12: Profile Setting
Link Quality—active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode. The bar graph displays the quality of the link between the node and Access Point. It summarizes the quality of the link over the bar graph, which can take on one of the following values: “Poor”... -
Page 13: Configuring Automatic Network Connections With Windows Xp
Click the “Edit” button to edit the selected profile. Click the “Delete” button if you wish to delete selected profiles. Profile Name —the name of the profile or group of setting used to connect with a particular network. The name is for your benefit and can consist of up to 48 characters. SSID —... - Page 14 To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Network icon in the notification area at the bottom of the screen to display a pop- up menu. Click Open Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties in the Pop-up menu. Windows XP displays the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.
- Page 15 Double click NETWORK CONNECTIONS icon Highlight the Wireless Network Connection by clicking only once Under Network Tasks on the left, click CHANGE settings of this Connection Select the WIRELESS NETWORKS tab Uncheck the box labeled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Click OK...
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Page 16: Chapter 3 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical specifications of 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Driver support Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98SE Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or above) Standards supported IEEE 802.11b standard for Wireless LAN... - Page 17 Radio specifications Operating Range: Open space: up to 300m; Indoor: up to 70m Frequency range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels: Europe: 13 (1-13 ) US: 11 (1-11 ) France: 4 (10-13 ) Antenna system: Detachable dipole antenna with SMA (male) connector Mobility: Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover Specific features...
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Page 18: Chapter 4 - Technical Support
3Com products. The Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by 3Com technical support engineers. This complimentary service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners, is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com... -
Page 19: Support From Your Network Supplier
3Com. Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, go to the Web site associated with your region of the world shown below. -
Page 20: Returning Products For Repair
Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an authorization number, go to the Web site listed above for your region. -
Page 21: Chapter 5 - Regulatory Compliance Information
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FCC Declaration of Conformity 3Com Corporation, 3930 W. Parkway Blvd., PO Box 704010, West Valley City, UT 84119, (800) 527-8677 Declares that the Product: Date: July 1, 2002... -
Page 22: Industry Canada Notice (Applicable For Use Within Canada)
Hereby, 3Com Corporation, declares that this Wireless LAN product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Due to frequency restrictions, it is necessary to select your country before using this radio device. Refer to your 3Com Wireless LAN Manager online help for details.
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