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- Page 1 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
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Page 2: Product Model
Copyright © 2000, 2001, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. -
Page 3: About This Document
This reference guide refers to the following documents: Part Number Document Title A61406-001 Late Breaking News A61411-001 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point Quick Installation Guide A61426-001 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Site Survey Administrators Guide A61429-001 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point Product Reference Guide A61437-001 Intel®... - Page 4 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.4 Power Management ....................5 2.5 Card and Socket Services..................6 2.6 Plug and Play ......................6 2.6.1 Data Encryption ....................6 2.7 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter LED Descriptions ........ 7 Chapter 3. Managing the Adapter with Intel® PROSet II ............8 3.1 Viewing and Changing network settings .............. -
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8.3 Limited Hardware Warranty ................. 31 Returning a Defective Product ..................31 8.3.1 Limitation of Liability and Remedies ............32 8.4 Product Registration..................... 32 Chapter 9. Regulatory Compliance Information ..............33 Index ................................. 35 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction To Wireless Networking
Chapter 1. Introduction to wireless networking The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter is an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN network product. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN network products are based on the IEEE 802.11b standard and connect computers together to form a wireless network. -
Page 8: Identifying A Wlan
For example: 0 0 : A 0 : F 8 : 2 4 : 9 A : C 8 To view the MAC address of an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN device, see the bottom of the device. - Page 9 The radio devices transmit in the 2.4 to 2.5 gigahertz frequency range, a license-free range throughout most of the world. The actual range is country-dependent. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
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Page 10: Chapter 2. About The Intel® Pro/Wireless 2011B Lan Adapter
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN network. Unlike the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter, which is a 5-volt Type II PC Card with a PCI carrier for use with a non-mobile computers, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter is a 3.3-volt Type II PC Card that you can use only mobile computers. -
Page 11: Mbps Operation
11 Mbps Operation The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter supports a maximum 11 Mbps data rate. The adapter automatically changes to a 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps data rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 11 Mbps. -
Page 12: Card And Socket Services
Card and Socket Service software packages include SystemSoft and Phoenix. Plug and Play The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter supports Plug and Play systems. This allows a computer to recognize the adapter, and to configure the hardware interrupt, memory and device recognition addresses. -
Page 13: Intel® Pro/Wireless 2011B Lan Adapter Led Descriptions
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter LED Descriptions The LED on the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter indicates the status of the adapter. Status Function The adapter radio is disabled or incapable of transmission. Slow Flash The adapter is associated with an access point. -
Page 14: Chapter 3. Managing The Adapter With Intel® Proset Ii
The drivers and management software for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter are included on the installation CD included with the adapter. Before you can use Intel® PROSet II, you must install the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Software from the CD included with your adapter. -
Page 15: Connecting To The Network Using An Access Point
Use the Network Name (SSID) assigned to the access points in the wireless LAN (WLAN). The wireless adapter scans the access point and uses the channel selected by the access point. You cannot change the channel. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... -
Page 16: Connecting To A Peer-To-Peer Network
Chapter 3. Managing the Adapter with Intel® PROSet II Connecting to a peer-to-peer network A peer-to-peer wireless network is a simple network of wireless computers that communicate directly with each other without using an access point. To connect to a peer-to-peer network: Double click the Intel®... - Page 17 Chapter 3. Managing the Adapter with Intel® PROSet II Country ID Channels First Last Greece GR 1 Guatemala GT 1 Hong Kong HK 1 Hungary HU 1 Iceland IS 1 India IN 1 Indonesia ID 1 Ireland IE 1 Israel...
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Page 18: Using Wireless Profiles
Settings include but are not limited to the network name (SSID), channel, security settings, and TCP/IP settings. Intel® My WLAN Places allows you to edit profiles and create new profiles. To set up a profile: Double click the Intel®... -
Page 19: Switching Between Wired And Wireless Adapters
Chapter 3. Managing the Adapter with Intel® PROSet II To edit a profile: Click the tab. Settings Click My WLAN Places To start using a profile: Click the tab. Settings From the pull-down menu, select the appropriate wireless LAN profile for your networking situation. -
Page 20: Chapter 4. Managing The Adapter From The Control Panel
Chapter 4. Managing the Adapter from the Control Panel Chapter 4. Managing the Adapter from the Control Panel After you install the driver for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter, you can access the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter property pages from the Networking icon in the Windows Control Panel and configure the wireless settings for the adapter. -
Page 21: Mobile Unit Property Page
(1 to 5). Each mode is described underneath the sliding scale. If you are running Windows 95, disable Power Management capabilities in WLAN Monitor to use the settings on this property page. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... -
Page 22: Transmission Power Property Page
Mobile IP enables a computer to communicate with other access points using its home IP address after changing its point-of-attachment to the Internet/intranet. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... - Page 23 The default MD5 key is . If unsure which MD5 key to use or where to configure it for Intel an Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN access point, see your system administrator. Use the pull-down menu to select a timeout value. When the computer...
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Page 24: Encryption Property Page
No Association If an access point is set to 40-bit encryption and the computer is set to 128-bit encryption, the devices can associate but no data transmission can occur between the two devices. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... - Page 25 128-bit strong encryption is subject to export restrictions and may not be available in all countries. An access code is required if 128-bit encryption is selected and an export restrictions dialog box displays. Contact the Intel Corporation Technologies Support Center (1-800-653-5350) for information on acquiring an access code for 128-bit Encryption.
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Page 26: Password Protecting Access To The Property Pages
To create a password for the Advanced property pages: Click the Password button from the WLAN Adapter property page. Enter the case-sensitive password in the field. The maxim length is 10 Current Password characters. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... - Page 27 To disable password, enter the current password and leave the New Password Confirm fields blank. New Password To change the password, enter the current password and enter a new password in the Password Confirm New Password fields. Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
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Page 28: Chapter 5. Udating The Driver And Firmware Version
Chapter 5. Udating the Driver and Firmware Version Chapter 5. Udating the Driver and Firmware Version Verify the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter driver and firmware is the most recent version to ensure optimal functionality. Verifying the Driver and Firmware Versions In Windows 2000, ME, and 98, use PROSet II to view driver and firmware versions. -
Page 29: Chapter 6. Specifications
TX Max. Radiated EIRP U.S.: FCC part 15.247 Europe: ETS 300 320 Japan: RCR STD-33 Modulation Binary GFSK TX Out-of-Band Emissions U.S.: FCC part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 Europe: ETS 300 320 Japan: RCR STD-33 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... -
Page 30: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Except for the lack of a wired network connection, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter is just like any mobile network adapter. The troubleshooting techniques that apply to mobile network adapters in general also apply to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter. -
Page 31: Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips
PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter is inserted into the handheld computer. This probably means the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN 32-bit Windows CE driver was not loaded or was loaded incorrectly. If this is the case the driver files require reinstallation. Refer to the Intel®... - Page 32 Chapter 7. Troubleshooting If the handheld computer does not recognize the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter and does not display an Unidentified PC Card Adapter window, remove and reinsert the adapter. — If the handheld computer has an adapter locking mechanism, verify that it is engaged after the adapter has been re-inserted.
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Page 33: Chapter 8. Customer Support
8.1.1 User Guide on Your Product CD-ROM For more information about installing drivers or troubleshooting other topics, see the online User Guide. To view the guide, insert the Intel CD in your drive and wait for the Autorun to display. Click the User Guide button to view the guide. -
Page 34: Intel Software License Agreement
OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its suppliers. The Software is copyrighted and protected by the laws of the United States and other countries, and international treaty provisions. - Page 35 If the Software has been delivered by Intel on physical media, Intel warrants the media to be free from material physical defects for a period of ninety days after delivery by Intel. If such a defect is found, return the media to Intel for replacement or alternate delivery of the Software as Intel may select.
- Page 36 FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT Intel may terminate this Agreement at any time if you violate its terms. Upon termination, you will immediately destroy the Software or return all copies of the Software to Intel. APPLICABLE LAWS...
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Page 37: Limited Hardware Warranty
If the hardware product is found to be otherwise defective, Intel, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below, provided that you deliver the hardware product along with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number (see below) either to the company from whom you purchased it or to Intel (North America only). -
Page 38: 8.3.1 Limitation Of Liability And Remedies
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Intel harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the hardware product in such applications by you or your customers. -
Page 39: Chapter 9. Regulatory Compliance Information
(http://support.intel.com). Important Regulatory Compliance Instructions If your country is listed on the regulatory labels included with the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN hardware, remove the label for your country and attach it to the bottom of the device in the space provided. Failure to apply the label for the appropriate country constitutes a breach of law. - Page 40 Chapter 9. Regulatory Compliance Information Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
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Page 41: Index
ESS mode, 4 firmware, 22 Mobile IP, 5 Encryption operation, 4 64-bit, 19 plug and play, 6 open systems, 18 power management, 5 Encryption property page, 18 MU Mode, 4 configure, 18 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide... - Page 42 2 radio links, 2 regulatory compliance, 33 roaming Mobile IP, 5 security decryption, 2 WEP algorithm, 2, 6, 12 tools and utilities NCPA, 14 utilities WLAN Monitor, 22 WLAN Update, 22 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...