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- Page 1 WIRELESS LAN CARDBUS ADAPTER IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter CB511WB Instruction Guide * Actual product may vary from photo The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts...
- Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
LAN (WLAN) access. Featuring advanced wireless security technology like Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and up to 11 Mbits/sec of fast data transfer, the CB511WB also provides power saving modes to keep your notebook’s battery from being drained. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation This section will guide you through the installation of your CB511WB and the related software. Please complete each step in the order listed. NOTE: The following instructions are for Windows users only. Linux users should consult their Linux vendor for installation details. -
Page 6: Monitoring Your Card
Link: This LED indicates a proper connection to the network. Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility helps you configure your CB511WB and monitor your link status and network statistics. You can change the following parameters while the device is active. -
Page 7: Configuration
802.11 wireless access point like the StarTech.com WAP1011BB. All communication is done via the WAP. Ad Hoc: Use this wireless mode if you are connecting to another wireless base station like the StarTech.com USB511WB without using an access point. SSID The SSID is the unique name that identifies a WLAN. - Page 8 (Configuration, continued) Power Save CAM (Continuous Access Mode): Adapter will always be in Active Mode. Max: Puts the adapter in power saving mode when idle. Fast: Puts the adapter in power saving mode when idle, but allows some components of the adapter to remain alive.
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Page 9: Link State
Link State Parameter Description Current Channel Shows the current channel used for your wireless connection. Data Rate Shows the data rate of your wireless connection. Link State Checking Status: The adapter is checking the status of the connection. Not Associated: The connection has been interrupted. Press the Rescan button to reconnect the wireless device. - Page 10 Site Survey The Site Survey button shows all access points or adapters nearby. Click the Refresh button to collect the SSID and Channel information of all the wireless devices near your adapter. Double-click on a device in the list to automatically connect to it.
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Page 11: Security
Security Parameter Description Data Encryption None: Disables WEP Data Encryption. WEP: Enables WEP Data Encryption. If you enable WEP, you need to continue by setting the WEP key length and encryption keys. TKIP: Enables TKIP Data Encryption. If you enable TKIP you need to continue by setting the TKIP key length and encryption keys. - Page 12 Default Key ID Select one of the keys (1~4) as the encryption key. Key Length Select either 64 or 128-bits. Larger key lengths provide more security but reduce throughput. Key 1 ~ Key 4 Fill in the text box by following the rules below: 64-bit: Enter 10 Hexadecimal digits (0, 1, 2 ~ 9, a, b, c ~ f) as the encryption key.
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Page 13: Statistics
Statistics The transmission page gives you real time information about packet transmission and receiving status. The Value represents the number of times the Counter Name has occurred. In the example above, there have been 6607 packets received (Rx Packet Count). -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
• If you have enabled encryption options, make sure that the correct encryption key has been entered on each device. Make sure that the key selected on your CB511WB is the same key entered on the other wireless device you want to connect to. -
Page 15: Appendix A: Installation Considerations
Appendix A: Installation Considerations The CB511WB lets you use your laptop to access your WLAN from virtually anywhere, but there are some things to keep in mind when attempting to set up a wireless connection. The wireless signal range can be limited by the number, location, thickness, and material of ceilings, walls or similar that the signal must pass through. -
Page 16: Appendix B: Setting Up A Wireless Ad Hoc Network
Follow the instructions below to set up an Ad Hoc network between your two adapters, using the product Quick Install or Instruction Guides for details when necessary. 1. Install your CB511WB network adapter, drivers, and utility program to your notebook computer using the instructions provided in the Quick Install guide. -
Page 17: Appendix C: Setting Up An Infrastructure Network
Appendix C: Setting Up an Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure network consists of both Wired and Wireless elements joined by a Wireless Access Point. Follow the instructions below to set up an Infrastructure network between your two adapters, using the product Quick Install or Instruction Guides for details when necessary. -
Page 18: Glossary
Glossary 802.11b: A family of IEEE-defined specifications for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard supports data transfer rates up to 11 Mbits/sec in the 2.4 GHz band using DSSS technology. Also known as WiFi. Access Point: See wireless access point. Ad Hoc: A wireless computer-to-computer LAN. An Ad Hoc network can consist of two devices with wireless adapters, and does not require a WAP, router, or gateway. - Page 19 SSID (Service Set Identifier): A name that uniquely identifies a WLAN. In order for wireless devices to communicate with each other, they must have the same SSID. Subnet: An identifiably separate part of a network that is interconnected with, but still independent from, the rest of the network.
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Page 20: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11b Interface 32-bit Cardbus Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Modulation CCK@11/5.5 Mbits/sec, DQPSK@2Mbits/sec, DBPSK@1 Mbit/sec Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbits/sec auto-fallback Security 64/128-bit WEP encryption 64/128-bit TKIP data encryption 64/128-bit AES data encryption Antenna... -
Page 21: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 22 Revised: May 28, 2004...
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