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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 © 2003 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 Song Manual Number: U-0384-V1.1C... -
Page 3: Fcc Notice
Compex, Inc. declares the following: Product Name: Compex iWavePort 54Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Model No.: WL54G conforms to the following Product Standards: Radiated Emission Standards: EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class B; Conducted Emission Standards: EN60555Pt2 conducted emission; EN55022A conducted emission, FCC Part 15 Class B;... -
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
The product described in this document, Compex iWavePort Series, WL54G is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the WL54G. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation........6 WL54G Hardware and Software Installation for Win98/98SE/ME/2000......6 WL54G Hardware and Software Installation for Windows XP ........9 Chapter 4 Configuration of PRISM Wireless Settings ......12 Functions of the PRISM Wireless Settings Program ............12 4.1.1... - Page 7 Table of Contents 4.1.4 Under IBSS Tab....................17 4.1.5 Under Domain Tab ..................18 4.1.6 Under About Tab ..................... 19 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration ............20 Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME........20 TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows 2000/XP ........24 Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP ....
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Overview
5+) to connect to the Compex WL54G for a wider coverage area. Features and Benefits Compex WL54G 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 WL54G. -
Page 9: Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 And 54 Mbps Data Rates
Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). 1.3.2 Supports 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps Data Rates The Compex WL54G works at a maximum speed of 54Mbps on the wireless interface; and is backward compatible to support older wireless products with lower speeds of 54Mbps. -
Page 10: Networking Scenarios For Wl54G
Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.4.2 Networking scenarios for WL54G WL54G can be configured for 2 types of wireless architectures – Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. In Ad-Hoc architecture, the wireless clients communicate directly with one another. No access points exists on such a wireless LAN configuration. -
Page 11: Technical Specifications
Chapter 1 Product Overview Technical Specifications Model iWavePort WL54G Industry Standards IEEE 802.11, 802.11b DSSS and IEEE 802.11g OFDM CE Mark, FCC Class B, Gost, C-Tick Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Frequency Band... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configuration of the Compex WL54G. Package Content Thank you for purchasing the Compex WL54G. The package should contain the following: • Compex WL54G Adapter •... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Hardware And Software Installation
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation The Compex WL54G is a Plug and Play device. You can plug it into your CardBus slot for auto-detection. For Windows 98SE, you would need your Windows 98SE Installation CD. - Page 14 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation Your laptop will detect the new hardware and prompt for the device driver as shown in the following screen. Click Next. Figure 3.1b Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 1 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click on Next.
- Page 15 Figure 3.1d Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 3 Once Windows detect your drivers, Click Next and your drivers would be installed. Figure 3.1e Drivers Located When the installation is done and a screen confirming that you have installed the Compex iWavePort WL54G would appear.
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Page 16: Wl54G Hardware And Software Installation For Windows Xp
WL54G Hardware and Software Installation for Windows XP To begin: Insert the Compex WL54G into the CardBus slot of your laptop as shown previously in the procedure of Windows 98SE. The LED will light up indicating that the Compex WL54G is receiving power from your laptop. - Page 17 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation The following screens regarding Windows Logo test will then appear, Click on Continue Anyway to proceed. Figure 3.2b Windows Logo Test Windows will copy the necessary files and the installation is completed when Figure 3.2c is shown. Figure 3.2c Installation Complete Click on Finish to complete.
- Page 18 Go to My Computer, right mouse click and go to Properties. Select Hardware and then click Device Manager. Select Network adapters. You will be able to find Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN 802.11a/g Adapter if it has been successfully installed. (See Figure 3.2d) Figure 3.2d Checking Status of WL54G Driver...
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Page 19: Chapter 4 Configuration Of Prism Wireless Settings
Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration Chapter 4 Configuration of PRISM Wireless Settings This chapter explains the configuration of WL54G using the PRISM Wireless Settings program. Functions of the PRISM Wireless Settings Program Once the installation is completed in Chapter 3, you will be able to see the... -
Page 20: Under Status Tab
Under the Status Tab, there are 2 options: • Disable Radio • Rescan Disable Radio: Disables the WL54G CardBus Card Rescan: Rescanning in the wireless networks for an access point. 4.1.2 Under Configuration Tab Under the Configuration Tab, there are 3 options: •... - Page 21 Access Point, Peer to Peer accordingly. Note: For Windows XP, the above networking configuration of WL54G is advisable to be done in Windows XP. (See Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP) The PRISM Wireless Settings program can still be used for diagnostics.
- Page 22 Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration The different connections are shown in the following diagrams for you to easily understand how to configure your Compex WL54G. WL54G Access Point WL54G Figure 4.1.2b Access Point Mode WL54G WL54G WL54G Figure 4.1.2c Peer to Peer Mode For Peer to Peer Configuration, you are allowed to change the channel number.
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Page 23: Under Encryption Tab
Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 4.1.3 Under Encryption Tab Under Encryption Tab, there are 3 options: • Disable • 64 Bit • 128 Bit Figure 4.1.3a PRISM Wireless Manager under Encryption Tab These options are mainly for advanced users who want to setup security connection for the card through various formats. -
Page 24: Under Ibss Tab
Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 64/128 Bit : This will enable user to set security key for encryption purposes during wireless connectivities. User can choose to enter keys in Alphanumeric or Hexadecimal. User can also use more than one key to allow for different connection to different networks. 128 bits will mean a longer key has to be used but it also provide better security compared to 64 bits. -
Page 25: Under Domain Tab
Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 4.1.5 Under Domain Tab Under Domain Tab, there are 3 options: • None • Strict • Flexible Figure 4.1.5a PRISM Wireless Manager under Domain Tab These options are mainly for users who want to setup the exact country where the card is used. -
Page 26: Under About Tab
Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration Flexible : Selecting Flexible will enable user to use the card worldwide without having to re-selecting the channels based on country it is used in. 4.1.6 Under About Tab Under About Tab, user will be presented with the following information: •... -
Page 27: Chapter 5 Tcp/Ip Configuration
Upon the successful installation of the Compex WL54G, the Compex WL54G network adapter will be added to your network folder. To configure TCP/IP connection settings for the Compex WL54G, please follow the steps listed below. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, please go to section 5.2. - Page 28 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Go through the list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab. If TCP/IP is not installed, click on Add to start the installation Select Protocol and click Add. Figure 5.1b Select Network Component Type Select Microsoft and TCP/IP in the Manufacturers and Network Protocols columns respectively.
- Page 29 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration After TCP/IP is installed, go back to the Network screen and select TCP/IP in the list of Network Components. Figure 5.1d Select TCP/IP protocol...
- Page 30 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Click Properties, and configure the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window. Figure 5.1e IP Address Configuration Note: Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for more information on the TCP/IP parameters.
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Page 31: Tcp/Ip Network Protocol Configuration For Windows 2000/Xp
Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows 2000/XP For Windows XP users, you do not need to add the TCP/IP protocol as it is already setup when a network card is installed. Therefore only the configuration for TCP/IP is needed. From the Windows XP Start menu, click Control Panel, followed by Network and Internet Connections. - Page 32 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Figure 5.2c WL54G Network Connection Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN 802.11a/g Adapter and click on Properties. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
- Page 33 Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration Figure 5.2d IP Address Configuration Configure your IP address and the rest of the parameters so that you can be connected to the network. If your access point is configured as a DHCP server, you have to select Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Page 34: Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration In Windows Xp
Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP Configuring wireless connection profiles in Windows XP Look for the icon like the Figure 6.1a shown below on your taskbar and right click on it. Figure 6.1a Network Icon on Taskbar A window like Figure 6.1b would be shown. - Page 35 Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP A screen like Figure 6.1c would appear with the available networks shown. Highlight the appropriate network and click on Connect. You should be connected to the network of your choice. If however your network is not shown, click on Advanced.
- Page 36 Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP A screen like Figure 6.1d would be shown. Click on Configure and enter the network SSID. Click on Refresh and your network should be shown. If your network is not shown, it could be some network configuration problems.
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