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  • Page 1 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the seller. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The material contained herein is supplied without representation or warranty of any kind.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual was written for the following types of wireless adapter: For brevity, throughout this manual Wireless LAN Card is used to indicate all the types. Also, the following terms/abbreviations are used interchangeably: This User’s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless LAN Card.
  • Page 4 802.11g Draft Compliance Notice Please be noted that this wireless device supports only draft-level 802.11g specification. At of the time of the release of this product, 802.11g remains in draft form, which has yet to be finalized and ratified by IEEE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction... 1 Wireless LAN Basics ... 2 Local Area Network (LAN) ...2 Ad-Hoc Mode ...3 Infrastructure Mode ...4 Roaming ...5 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card... 7 System Requirements ... 8 Installing Wireless LAN Driver and Software ... 9 Basic Installation Procedures ...9 General Guidelines for OS-Specific Situations ...13 Chapter 3 Using Wireless LAN Utility ...
  • Page 6 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Site Monitor Tab ... 27 About Tab... 30 Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions ... 31 Viewing Signal Strength and Speed... 31 Tray Icon Graphic Indication ... 32 Other Functions... 34 Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility ... 35 Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card ...
  • Page 7 FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15... 58 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ... 59 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP... 61 For Windows 98/ME ... 61 For Windows 2000/XP ... 64 Appendix D Specifications ... 67 Glossary... 71 Contents...
  • Page 8 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1 Ad-Hoc Mode ...3 Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode ...4 Figure 1-3 Roaming Across Multiple Access Points ...5 Figure 3-1 Link Status Tab ...21 Figure 3-2 Configuration Tab ...24 Figure 3-3 Encryption Tab ...26 Figure 3-5 Site Monitor Tab...29 Figure 3-6 About Tab...30 Figure 5-1 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network ...36...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN adapter. 802.11g is the latest in the series of 802.11 specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs) and provides data transfer of up to 54 Mbps. Since 802.11g draft operates on the same frequency of 2.4 GHz as 802.11b, so it is backwards compatible with existing Wi-Fi devices! It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires.

  • Page 10: Wireless Lan Basics

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section contains some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the product work together to create a wireless network. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.

  • Page 11: Ad-Hoc Mode

    Chapter 1 Introduction Ad-Hoc Mode The Ad-Hoc Group offers peer-to-peer connections between workstations, allowing communication between computers within range that have a Wireless LAN Card installed. A wireless Ad-Hoc network can also access a wired LAN’s TCP/IP service (such as e-mail and the Internet) by using a TCP/IP software router on an Ethernet equipped PowerBook or notebook.

  • Page 12: Infrastructure Mode

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Infrastructure Mode The Infrastructure network uses an AP or several APs as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN. As a result, portable workstations or desktops on your wireless network have access to all of the features of your wired LAN including e-mail, Internet access, network printers and file server.

  • Page 13: Roaming

    Chapter 1 Introduction Roaming Multiple Access Points can be installed to extend the wireless service coverage area for seamless wireless access. Within an extended service area, all Access Points and wireless clients must have the same Service Set Identity (SSID). Roaming among different Access Points is controlled automatically to maintain the wireless connectivity at all times.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installing The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the installation process of the driver and software for the Wireless LAN Card. Proper driver installation is to allow the device to operate on your host computer while the utility software, Wireless LAN Utility, is to help you configure and monitor your Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Pentium-class PC, 300MHz or better recommended 64 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended Hard disk space at least 30 Mbytes Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP UL listed I.T.E.

  • Page 16: Installing Wireless Lan Driver And Software

    Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Installing Wireless LAN Driver and Software This section describes how to install the Wireless LAN Card driver and software. Basic Installation Procedures Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP use the same setup program; however, operation system-specific situation may occur during or after the installation process.
  • Page 17 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select Utility&Driver. Or, run Setup.exe from D:\Utility&Driver of the Software Utility CD where D is the drive letter. When the welcome screen pops up, click Next. When the License Agreement screen appears, click Yes.
  • Page 18 To install the software to the default destination folder, click Next. If you are to install the software to a different folder, click Browse to select another folder, and then click Next. For CardBus wireless adapter only, the following screen will pop up asking you to insert your wireless adapter into the PCMCIA slot of your computer.
  • Page 19 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual For MiniPCI wireless adapter only, if you are prompted with the screen below, click Next. Click Finish when the following screen appears. Subject to the type of your Wireless LAN Card, the Windows may reboot.

  • Page 20: General Guidelines For Os-Specific Situations

    General Guidelines for OS-Specific Situations Subject to your Windows OS and Wireless LAN Card, different situations will occur during or after the software installation. Follow these instructions to complete the installation. For Windows 98(SE) When prompted for Windows 98(SE) CD-ROM, click OK. Then enter the path to your Windows 98(SE) original files, and click OK.
  • Page 21 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual For Windows XP Now you are done with the installation procedure. After software installation, you should be able to find the wireless monitor icon located on the system tray. Your Wireless LAN Card is ready to use.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Using Wireless Lan Utility

    Chapter 3 Using Wireless LAN Utility Once your wireless adapter software is properly installed, the provided Wireless LAN Utility is ready for use. The utility comes with five tabs. The Link Status tab displays the current link status. The Configuration tab allows configuring your wireless connection. The Encryption tab allows securing wireless transmission.

  • Page 23: Accessing Vendor's Wireless Lan Utility

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Accessing Vendor’s Wireless LAN Utility To access Wireless LAN Utility, go to Windows Start menu, select Programs, WLAN Utility, and then, WLAN Utility. The Wireless LAN Utility screen pops up with five available tabs: Link Status, Configuration, Encryption, Site Monitor and About.

  • Page 24: Notice When Assessing Wireless Lan Utility Under Windows Xp

    Notice When Assessing Wireless LAN Utility under Windows XP Aside from using the vendor’s wireless LAN utility for configuration, Windows XP includes a Wireless Zero Configuration Utility for you to configure your wireless adapter. By default, your wireless adapter is managed by Windows XP-included wireless utility. Under this circumstance, you may find that the Configuration/Encryption tab is not visible in the vendor’s wireless LAN utility.
  • Page 25 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Using Vendor’s Wireless LAN Utility To use the vendor’s WLAN utility for configuration purposes, you should disable the Windows XP-included wireless utility by these steps: Double-click the Windows XP wireless tray icon and then click Properties (or Advanced).

  • Page 26: Link Status Tab

    Reverting back to Windows XP-included Wireless Utility Double-click the Windows wireless icon (not the vendor’s WLAN utility icon) and then click Advanced (or Properties). Click the Wireless Networks tab and check the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box and click OK. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab contains general information about the connection and activity of your current link.
  • Page 27 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Screen Item Link Quality Signal Strength State In addition, you can find three icons at the button on this tab which perform the self-explanatory tasks: Description Measures quality of the link. Displays the signal strength in dBm and by graphic. Displays current status such as scanning or a successful association.

  • Page 28: Figure 3-1 Link Status Tab

    Chapter 3 Using Wireless LAN Utility Figure 3-1 Link Status Tab...

  • Page 29: Configuration Tab

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Configuration Tab The Configuration tab allows you to configure the parameters for the wireless adapter. Screen Item Profile Name Operating Mode Network Name Description Name of your current settings. Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer). Specifies the name of the WLAN group you want to participate in. For Ad Hoc mode: A network name is mandatory.
  • Page 30 Screen Item Description Peer-to-Peer Channel Select the channel for your wireless network (Ad-Hoc mode ONLY). Note that the available channels are different according to your geographic location. Make sure to select the legal frequency channels allowed in your regulatory domain. 1-11 channels for US, Canada (FCC) 1-14 channels for Japan (TELEC) 1-13 channels for Europe (ETSI)

  • Page 31: Figure 3-2 Configuration Tab

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 3-2 Configuration Tab...

  • Page 32: Encryption Tab

    Encryption Tab In the Encryption tab you may take additional measures to secure your network by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). If encryption is not necessary, just select Disable from the Encryption (WEP security) drop down menu. To enable WEP, take the steps below: Select 64 bits or 128 bits as the WEP key length from the Encryption (WEP security) drop-down menu.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-3 Encryption Tab

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Note: When setting WEP keys for data encryption, all the wireless stations and/or Access Points must use the same encryption key values. For example, if you use Key 1 on your wireless adapter and a value is assigned, then the same value must be assigned to Key 1 for all the users in a wireless network.

  • Page 34: Site Monitor Tab

    Site Monitor Tab The Site Monitor tab displays the general information of the wireless networks available in the air and you can select the network you want to connect with by double-clicking on the network’s name. In addition, you can use the Site Monitor feature to display the communications quality of your computer with multiple APs or clients in its vicinity.
  • Page 35 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual For each network, the following information will be displayed: Field Network Name Channel Signal Link Quality Network Address AP band Infra. Description Displays the name of the wireless network. The channel used by the AP or wireless station. Displays whether WEP is ON or OFF.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-5 Site Monitor Tab

    Chapter 3 Using Wireless LAN Utility Figure 3-5 Site Monitor Tab...

  • Page 37: About Tab

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual About Tab The About tab displays information about the device, including the Utility, Driver and Firmware details. Figure 3-6 About Tab...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions

    Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions Viewing Signal Strength and Speed Whenever you start Windows, you should be able to find the wireless monitor icon loaded in the system tray, located near the clock on the task bar. While connected, you can place your cursor over the icon to see the pop-up text that gives link information about the connection and signal strength.

  • Page 39: Tray Icon Graphic Indication

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Tray Icon Graphic Indication The graphic of the wireless icon changes to indicate your wireless connection quality. Possible radio connection quality and procedures to take are described in the table below: Graphic Radio Connection Quality Very good.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions Graphic Radio Connection Quality No signal. It may due to you are out of range of the wireless network or configuration errors (such as the SSID or WEP encryption doesn’t match your target AP/wireless station).

  • Page 41: Other Functions

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Other Functions Right-click the icon displays the menu as shown below: Each item on the context menu is described as below: Radio ON/Radio OFF: Enable or disable the RF signal Link Status/Configuration/Encryption/Site Monitor/About: Pop up the Wireless LAN Utility.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration Utility

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Windows XP provides built-in Wireless Zero Configuration utility for wireless configuration and monitoring. You can choose to configure your wireless network via either the wireless LAN utility as described in preceding section, or to use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility.

  • Page 43: Figure 5-1 Windows Xp Configuration Utility-Connect To Wireless Network

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Note: Depending on whether your wireless network is established, the context menu may come with different items. When the Connect to Wireless Network window pops up, you will see all the Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards that are available in the air. Select the wireless network you want to connect to .
  • Page 44 Click Connect, then you will join the target network and this dialog window will disappear. When your wireless connection is established, the connection icon appears as below: Note: If the wireless connection can’t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties.

  • Page 45: Viewing Wireless Connection Status

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Viewing Wireless Connection Status After you successfully connect to the Access Point or Wireless LAN Card, double-click the icon in the system tray again. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Status window where you can see the general data of the Wireless LAN Card, such as Status, Duration, Speed, Signal Strength, etc.

  • Page 46: Configuring Your Wireless Properties

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Configuring Your Wireless Properties To configure your wireless properties, open the Wireless Network Connection Status window as described above, and then click the Properties button. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window which allows you to configure more detailed items of the Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 47: Figure 5-4 Windows Xp Connection Properties-Wireless Networks

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless Networks This tab contains two sections: Available networks and Preferred networks described as below. Under Available networks section, you can also see all the Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards available in the air. Click Refresh to update the list of Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards.

  • Page 48: Figure 5-5 Windows Xp-Add Preferred Networks

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Under Preferred networks section, you can add any wireless networks that you wish to connect to. To do this, just click Add to add more Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards to the list.
  • Page 49 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual After you add several profiles into Preferred networks, you can change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made. Just select the target wireless network and click Move up or Move down to move it to a desired position. To Access Certain Wireless Network Only If you just want to access certain wireless network type, click the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab to open the Advanced window.

  • Page 50: Figure 5-6 Windows Xp Configuration Utility-Set Up A Network To Aceess

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Once you finish the advanced setting, your wireless station will then connect to your desired network and the connected network will be listed under Available networks. Figure 5-6 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up a Network to Aceess Authentication This tab allows you to configure the authentication settings of your Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 51: Figure 5-7 Windows Xp Connection Properties - Authentication

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Figure 5-7 Windows XP Connection Properties – Authentication Make sure to disable Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Uninstalling The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Should you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason,, you should uninstall the associated software and then remove the hardware from your computer. Please proceed as follows. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software Note: Before uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card software, please disable the utility by right-clicking the utility tray icon and select Exit from the context menu.
  • Page 53 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Close all programs that are currently running. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, WLAN Utility and then click Uninstall Utility. Click OK to proceed with the software removal procedure.

  • Page 54: Removing The Wireless Lan Card (For Cardbus Adapter)

    Click Finish to complete the software uninstallation. Subject to your Wireless LAN Card, the Windows OS may reboot to enable the changes. Removing the Wireless LAN Card (For CardBus Adapter) To permanently remove the CardBus adapter from your computer, make sure that you have removed the software before you proceed to remove the hardware.
  • Page 55 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual On the system tray, right-click the PCMCIA icon, and then click Adjust PC Card Properties. Select the Wireless LAN Card that you want to remove, click Stop. When the message appears that tells you it is safe to remove device, click OK and remove the Wireless LAN Card from the computer.

  • Page 56: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    For Windows 98/Me: Under Control Panel, click System > Device Manager. For Windows 2000/XP: Under Control Panel, click System > Hardware > Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, double-click Network adapters to display your wireless adapter. Without an exclamation mark next to the wireless adapter, your wireless device is...
  • Page 57 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Cannot Install under Windows 2000 When I installing the software under Windows 2000, I received the error message: “1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance” and the program stopped installing. This error occurs when the Microsoft Network Client is not installed under Windows 2000. To install this network component: Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following:...
  • Page 58 Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. Keep the computer with the Wireless LAN Card away from the microwave oven and large metal objects.
  • Page 59 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons: Cannot Connect to Access Point If you cannot make a connection to the Access Point, it could be due to one of the following reasons: If in Ad-Hoc mode, make sure the Log on to Windows NT domain check box is not selected in the Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box in the...
  • Page 60 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Make sure the SSID for the Wireless LAN Card is the same as the Access Point. Make sure the security settings are the same as that of Access Point. Make sure your Wireless LAN Card operation mode is set to Infrastructure. Make sure you are not trying to connect to an 802.11a Access Point.

  • Page 61: Appendix A Limited Warranty

    Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller. The seller’s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at the seller’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, The seller may, in its sole...

  • Page 62: Wireless Lan Software

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it , except as noted below, will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller.

  • Page 63: Appendix B Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) The following equipment: Product Name: Wireless LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules. The operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 64: Fcc Rules And Regulations - Part 15

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 Warning: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 65: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

  • Page 66: Appendix C Setting Up Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. For Windows 98/ME Double-click the Network icon on the Control Panel.
  • Page 67 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual In the network components list, select the TCP/IP protocol of your Wireless LAN Card, e.g., TCP/IP ->Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter and then click Properties. On the IP Address tab, choose one of the methods as required: Option A: Click Specify an IP address.
  • Page 68 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP Click OK to return to Network dialog box and click OK again to finish configuration. If your TCP/IP properties have been modified, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes to have new settings take effect.

  • Page 69: For Windows 2000/Xp

    54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual For Windows 2000/XP Double-click Network Dial-up Connections (Windows 2000) or Network Connections (Windows XP) on Control Panel, then Network Connections. Right-click the Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter icon and click Properties.
  • Page 70 On the General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. Option A: Use fixed IP address. Enable the Use the following IP Address option. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default gateway. Then click OK. Option B: Use dynamic IP address Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 71: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Host Interfaces Form factor Chipset Operation Voltage Network Standards Modulation Techniques Modulation Technology Data Rate Network Architectures Operating Frequencies Mini PCI / CardBus / PCI Spec. V2.2 Type III B / 32bit CardBus / Low profile PCI Broadcom BCM 4306 &...
  • Page 72 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Operating Channels RF Output Power Receiver sensitivity (PER <10%) Antenna Type Range Power Consumption Security Delay Tolerance 802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe (ETSI) 802.11g: 13 for North America, 13 for Europe (ETSI), 13 for Japan 15 dBm maximum output power (14 dBm nominal ±...
  • Page 73 Automatic location profile, site monitor, current link status, and diagnostics Client Utility Microsoft WHQL certified for Windows XP, 2000, and ME. Linux and VxWorks Software Support embedded drivers. WLAN Activity Monitor, WLAN Radio Status Indicators LED Indicators Manual radio on/off disables transmit and receive to comp ly with Switch aviatio n in-flight restrictio ns Operates from 0 to 70 ℃...

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Glossary 802.11 802.11 refers to a family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11 specifies an over-the-air interface between a wireless client and a base station or between two wireless clients. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
  • Page 75 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Default Gateway Encryption Ethernet Gateway IEEE Infrastructure Basic Service Set. In a network where an AP is connected to wired network and is associates with a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a BSS. Extended Service Set.
  • Page 76 Glossary Internet Protocol. The standard protocol within TCP/IP that defines the basic unit of information passed across an Internet connection by breaking down data messages into packets, routing and transporting the packets over network connections, then reassembling the packets at their destination. IP corresponds to the network layer in the ISO/OSI model.
  • Page 77 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Roaming SSID Subnet Mask Topology electromagnetic field is created that then is able to propagate through space. In an Infrastructure mode wireless network, roaming refers to the ability to move from one AP coverage area to another without interruption in service or loss in connectivity. Service Set Identifier, up to 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS.
  • Page 78 Glossary Wired Equivalent Privacy, a security protocol for wireless local area networks defined in the 802.11b standard. WEP is designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. LANs are more secure than WLANs because LANs are somewhat physically protected by their structure, having some or all part of the network inside a building protected from unauthorized access.
  • Page 79 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual Wired Equivalent Privacy. The optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by 802.11. The algorithm is being used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy..

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