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  • Page 1 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide...
  • Page 2 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Copyright  2003 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This user guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .................5 1-1 I NOCO 802.11 ...........5 NTRODUCING THE OMBO 1-2 U .................5 SING A IRELESS OCAL ETWORK 1-3 P .........................6 RODUCT ACKAGE 1-4 S ..............6 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS AND PECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ..................8...
  • Page 4 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS.................43 A-1 T ....................43 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION ......46 B-1 L ..........46 IMITED ARRANTY ISCLAIMER IMITATION OF IABILITY B-2 R ....................47 EGULATORY NFORMATION APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND GLOSSARY ........50 C-1 T ..............50...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Proxim is a leading manufacturer of wireless networking equipment. Proxim’s unmatched expertise in radio networking technology, combined with the company’s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless Local Area Networking (LAN) market.

  • Page 6: Product Package

    C-1 Technical Support Contact Information for contact information). 1-4 System Requirements and Specifications To begin using an ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard, you must have the following minimum requirements: 1. A computer that meets the following specifications: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second...
  • Page 7 The Wi-Fi standard certified at 2.4 GHz ensure the wireless interoperability with other Wi-Fi (802.11b) certified devices. 1-4-3 Security The ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard supports the following security standards (features vary based on model): Cisco Client Extension compatibility (including LEAP) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption using 64 bit, 128 bit or 152 bit encryption AES-CCM Encryption support Support for Windows 802.1x supplicants...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install an ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard and software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). Note for Windows XP Users: The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature known as “Wireless Zero Configuration”...

  • Page 9: Windows Me And Windows 98 Se Installation Cd Requirement

    ORiNOCO Installation program before inserting the card into the computer. It is recommended that you insert the card after the setup and configuration procedure is completed. Follow these steps to install an ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard in a Window 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer.
  • Page 10 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 2-1 Setup “Welcome” Dialog Box The License Agreement screen appears. Click Yes to continue. Figure 2-2 License Agreement for the Installation of the ORiNOCO ComboCard Chapter 2 Installation...
  • Page 11 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Choose a destination location for the ORiNOCO ComboCard installation files. You may use the default path or click Browse to specify a different location. After you are done, click the Next button. Figure 2-3 Choose Destination for Installation Be patient while the software is installed on your computer.
  • Page 12 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 2-5 Installation Completed The Proxim Client Utility will be automatically loaded each time your computer starts. To access the utility, click the Proxim Client Utility icon in the Windows Taskbar. Insert the ORiNOCO ComboCard into your laptop’s PC Card slot.
  • Page 13 If you do not have an Access Point, use the Proxim Client Utility to set the card to If you do not have an Access Point, use the Proxim Client Utility to set the card to Peer-to-Peer Ad Hoc mode.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 3-1 Introduction ORiNOCO wireless products look and operate similar to Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between communicating devices. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with the ORiNOCO ComboCard without any special wireless networking software.

  • Page 15: Access Point Infrastructure

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 3-1 Peer-to-Peer Group The ORiNOCO ComboCard can communicate with an 802.11a, 802.11a 2X Turbo, 802.11b or 802.11g Peer-to-Peer Group (but it can not dynamically switch between the two). Therefore, you must manually configure the card to use one specific radio mode.
  • Page 16 You can use the ORiNOCO ComboCard to communicate with 802.11a Access Points, 802.11g Access Points, 802.11b Access Points, or a combination of Access Point types. The card is compatible with 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11b Access Points from any vendor, including Proxim’s ORiNOCO and Harmony Access Point products.
  • Page 17 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 3-3 Roaming Between APs of the Same Radio Type Figure 3-4 illustrates roaming between APs of different radio types: Figure 3-4 Roaming Between APs of Different Radio Types In either case, each Access Point within a roaming network must have a unique, independent Channel, but all must have the same Network Name and security settings.
  • Page 18 Access Point(s) in the same vicinity to continue the network connection. 3-3-3 Guidelines for Roaming An ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard can roam between 802.11a Access Points, 802.11g Access Points and 802.11b Access Points. All 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Access Points that a client will roam between must have the same Network Name.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration

    ComboCard using Windows XP Zero Configuration. 4-1 Proxim Client Utility icon The Proxim Client Utility icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar (also known as the System Tray) each time your computer is restarted. Double-click the PCU icon to launch the utility.

  • Page 20: Current Status Tab

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-2 Different Status of Proxim Client Utility Icon 4-2 Current Status Tab The current status tab, shown in Figure 4-3, displays the following information about your wireless connection. Profile Name – The current name of the selected configuration profile.
  • Page 21 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-3 Current Status Tab Displays Current Wireless Connection The Advanced button as shown in Figure 4-4 provides more detailed information regarding your wireless connection. Transmit Power Level – Provides current setting of Radio output power.

  • Page 22: Profile Management

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-4 Advanced Status of Current Wireless Connection 4-3 Profile Management The Profile Management tab allows the user to define multiple configuration profiles. Each profile can be configured to match the appropriate settings of a unique wireless network.
  • Page 23 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-5 Profile Management Screen Displays Basic Settings The Available Networks button allows the user to view a list of all available wireless networks that are within range of the ORiNOCO ComboCard. Each wireless network entry displays the network’s SSID, encryption settings, signal strength level, Channel and Wireless Mode.
  • Page 24 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide 4-3-1 Create or Modify a Profile From the Profile Management tab, shown in Figure 4-5, click the New or Modify button. The Network Configuration Settings dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 4-7. In the Profile Name box, enter a unique name that describes the profile or the wireless network you want the card to connect to.
  • Page 25 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Select the Security tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile. Figure 4-8 Manage Security Settings to Wireless Network Choose the security setting that applies to the wireless network you want the card to connect to.
  • Page 26 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide 4-3-3 Advanced Settings in Profile Management for details). Click OK to save the profile. 4-3-2 Security Settings in Profile Management The Security tab allows you to configure the ORiNOCO ComboCard to match the security settings of the Wireless LAN network. Refer to Figure 4-9 for an example.
  • Page 27 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-9 Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Figure 4-10 Disable Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Setting Pre-Shared Keys You can define the Pre-Shared keys (Figure 4-11) by using the Define Pre-Shared Keys box.
  • Page 28 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) ASCII text (any keyboard characters, A-Z, 0-9). Per User Key – Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. The Per User key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryption.
  • Page 29 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 4-12 LEAP Authentication on Profile Management Icon Figure 4-13 Define User Information under LEAP Authentication Mode Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration...
  • Page 30 ComboCard. Note: Setting Power Save Mode to enabled (Normal or Maximum) may cause the user to experience an extended connection delay of up to one minute. Network Type - allows the user to configure the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard as either a Peer-to-Peer Group (Ad-hoc) or Access Point type network 802.11b Preamble - configures the preamble for 802.11b radio packets so that they match...

  • Page 31: Diagnostic Tab

    SSID currently operating within range. If an existing ad-hoc networks with the same SSID is within range, then the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard will connect using the frequency and data rate provided by the existing ad-hoc network.

  • Page 32: Action Menu

    Figure 4-17 Action Menu Used to Enable and Disable Wireless Radio/System Tray 4-5-1 Enable/Disable Radio There may be situations when the user wants to disable the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard’s radio so that the wireless device cannot send or receive any wireless traffic. If a user is in an environment where there are no wireless networks, the user may turn off the radio in order to minimize power consumption of the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard.

  • Page 33: Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings With Windows Xp

    Disable Tray Icon: This will remove the tray icon from your System Tray (also known as the Windows Taskbar). The icon appears in the System Tray again after the system is restarted or if the Proxim Client Utility is opened again from Start > Programs > ORiNOCO 802.11ag ComboCard >ORiNOCO 11ag Client Utility.
  • Page 34 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide unless there is a specific need that requires modifying these settings. 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. 4. Right-click the connection for your ORiNOCO ComboCard, and select Properties.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    5-1 How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation If you require assistance to install your Local Area Network (LAN), Proxim can put you in touch with a reseller in your area. The reseller is an expert in the design, installation, and maintenance of LANs and will be able to examine your needs and recommend the most cost-effective solution for your LAN whether you are installing a new LAN or adding on to an existing one.

  • Page 36: Configuring Networking Clients And Protocols

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide If a yellow exclamation point (“!”) appears next to the card’s Device Manager entry, then the card is not working properly. Follow these steps: Uninstall the card as described in 5-4 Uninstalling an ORiNOCO ComboCard.

  • Page 37: Uninstalling An Orinoco Combocard

    Select a client or protocol from the list of installed components and click Properties to configure its settings. For example, if you want to assign the card a static IP address, highlight TCP/IP or TCP/IP -> ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard and click Properties. To add a new client or protocol, click Add... and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 38 Figure 5-2 Uninstall ORiNOCO ComboCard Select Remove and then click the Next button to perform the un-installation. When prompted, click OK to remove the Proxim Client Utility. Figure 5-3 Un-installation Confirmation Be patient while the card is uninstalled from your computer.
  • Page 39 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Figure 5-5 Un-installation in process 6. When prompted, click Finish to complete the un-Installation procedure. Figure 5-6 Un-installation and Maintenance Completed Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 40: Range

    Try to keep the card’s antennas free of obstructions (particularly metal objects) and do not place a sheet of metal (like a filing cabinet) between the antennas of two 802.11 devices. • Use the Proxim Client Utility to evaluate the signal strength and link quality between 802.11 devices. •...

  • Page 41: Led Indicators

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide 5-6 LED Indicators The ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard includes two round, green LED indicators on the end of the card. These LEDs display the following behavior: Both LEDs are off when the card is not receiving power or when the ORiNOCO driver is not installed.
  • Page 42 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer Does the card support IEEE 802.1x Yes, but you also need a configuration utility Authentication? supplied by your RADIUS server vendor. Note that Windows XP includes built-in support for the IEEE 802.1x standard.

  • Page 43: Appendix A - Specifications

    The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim Corporation will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. A-1-1 General Compatibility Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11a compliant products in 802.11a mode...
  • Page 44 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide A-1-3 Radio (802.11a Mode) Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11a Radio Data Rate 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps in 802.11a mode; 108 Mbps, 96 Mbps, 72 Mbps,...
  • Page 45 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Frequency Band 2.4 GHz frequency band; actual frequencies in use vary by country Radio Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Modulation 802.11g: OFDM; 802.11b: CCK (11Mbps, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps, 1Mbps) Nominal Output Power Typical 12dBm at 54Mbps, typical 15dBm at 11 Mbps...

  • Page 46: Appendix B Warranty And Regulatory Information

    Information B-1 Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation of Liability For a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the retail customer, Proxim warrants the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard against defects in materials and workmanship. Proxim will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the product’s external foil label.

  • Page 47: Regulatory Information

    The product must be returned in its original packaging. The RMA number should be clearly marked on the outside of the box. Proxim cannot be held responsible for any product returned without an RMA number, and no product will be accepted without an RMA number.
  • Page 48 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 49 Para determinar el tipo de transmisor, compruebe la etiqueta de identificación del producto. B-2-4 Product Approvals Proxim will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. For ORiNOCO ComboCard Users in Europe: In 802.11a mode, you must use the ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard with an 802.11a Access Point that supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS).

  • Page 50: Appendix C Technical Support And Glossary

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary C-1 Technical Support Contact Information If you are having a problem using an ORiNOCO ComboCard and cannot resolve it with the information in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting), gather the following information and contact...
  • Page 51 ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): Your local supplier in the EMEA region is trained to give you the support you require. Local suppliers have direct access to the ORiNOCO Technical Support Center and will help you in every way they can.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    ORiNOCO 802.11a/g ComboCard User Guide C-2 Glossary PCU - Proxim Client Utility (PCU); the utility that configures the ORiNOCO ComboCard. Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc - A peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN.

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