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Wireless 11Mbps RF Module
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0, APR. 02, 2002

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  • Page 1 Wireless 11Mbps RF Module USER MANUAL Version 1.0, APR. 02, 2002...
  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 About the GL2411V4-0I 11Mbps RF Module ..........5 1-1 Features .............................. 5 1-2 Applications............................5 1-3 Product Kit............................6 Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning ............7 2-1 Network Topology ..........................7 2-2 Roaming.............................. 9 Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration..........10 3-1 System Requirements........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 About The Gl2411V4-0I 11Mbps Rf Module

    10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s 1-2 A PPLICATIONS GL2411V4-0I products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network the following applications and environments: Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation...

  • Page 6: Product Kit

    1-3 P RODUCT The GL2411V4-0I product kit includes the following items. Ensure that the items in the following list have been included. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your local dealer. 1 X GL2411V4-0I PCMCIA Type II Adapter 1 X Driver 1 X User Manual &...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Network Configuration And Planning

    GL2411V1-A Fig. 1 - Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one GL2411V4-0I 11Mbps RF Module, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.
  • Page 8 Infrastructure Fig. 3 - The effective Transmission Range The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All GL2411V4-0I equipped 11Mbps RF Module configured without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the GL-2411AP used in the BSS.

  • Page 9: Roaming

    Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All GL2411V4-0I 11Mbps RF Module and GL-2411APs within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same radio channel.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Adapter Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration 3-1 S YSTEM EQUIREMENTS In order to install and use the GL2411V4-0I 11Mbps RF Module your PC system must meet the following requirements: A PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot PCMCIA revision 2.10 compliant card and socket services Windows 95,98,ME.2000 or NT (with the Windows...

  • Page 11: Gl2411V4-0I Driver Installation -Windows ® 95

    95 CD ready, as it will be required during the ® software installation process. Insert the GL2411V4-0I Card into a standard Type II or Type III 11Mbps RF Module slot, as described in the preceding section. Windows 95 will automatically detect the GL2411V4-0I and prompt you to install the ®...
  • Page 12 “OK” You will be prompted to restart your computer and click "Yes" to complete the installation. After successful installation of the GL2411V4-0I and its driver, continue the installation process by configuring the GL2411V4-0I PC Card properties. From the Control Panel,...
  • Page 13 10. Select "PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" from the list and press the “Properties” button. 11. From the “Properties” menu, please select the “Advanced” tab. 12. Select “Adhoc STA – ATIM Windows” and set up the default value 0 from a range between 0 and 100 (See Appendix B Glossary).
  • Page 14 13. Select “Authentication Algorithm” and set up the default value: WECA Compliant (See Appendix B Glossary). 14. Select “Channel” from the list, and choose a “Value” from the drop down list. FCC regulations require a “Value” between 1 and 11 and ETSI between 1 and 13. 15.
  • Page 15 16. Select “Infrastructure STA – Listen Interval” and set up default value: 3 (See Appendix B Glossary). 17. Select “Network Type”, and choose “Infrastructure”, “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11b Ad-Hoc” as the “Value”. NOTE: “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, while “Ad-Hoc”...
  • Page 16 NOTE: To allow uninterrupted data communication, choose “Disabled” as the ”Value”. Choosing “Enabled” allows your notebook to enter “sleep” mode, however, this will interrupt data communication. Consult your System Administrator to find out the best setting for your network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “PRISM Configuration Utility”...
  • Page 17 22. Select “Transmit Rate”, and choose a default value as “Fully Auto”. NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP.
  • Page 18 NOTE: Before installing any protocol, please make sure that the protocol has been installed. Never install the same protocol twice. 26. Select “Protocol” and click “Add” button. 27. Select “Microsoft” from the list of “Manufacturers” and “TCP-IP” from the list of “Network Protocols”, then click “OK”...
  • Page 19 30. If you use DHCP sever, please click “OK” and jump to step 31. If you do not use a DHCP server and must manually enter the IP address and DNS number. Please select the “Gateway” tab and key in your gateway. Then select the “DNS Configuration” tab and key in the DNS sever IP address which is near your PC.

  • Page 20: Gl2411V4-0I Driver Installation -Windows ® 98

    98 CD ready, as it will be required during the ® software installation process. 1. Insert the GL2411V4-0I Card into a standard Type II or Type III 11Mbps RF Module slot, as described in the preceding section. 2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the GL2411V4-0I and prompt you to install the ®...
  • Page 21 Windows will now install the driver ® As the driver files are being copied to the appropriate location, you will be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. ® 6. Insert the Windows 98 CD. Select “D:\win98” from the drop down list (where “D” represents ®...
  • Page 22 9. After successful installation of the GL2411V4-0I and its driver, continue the installation process by configuring the GL2411V4-0I PC Card properties. From the Control Panel, double- click the “Network” icon. 10. Select "PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" from the list and press the “Properties”...
  • Page 23 13. Select “Fragmentation Threshold” and set up a default value: 2432 (See Appendix B Glossary). 14. Select “Network Type”, and choose “Infrastructure”, “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11b Ad-Hoc” as the “Value”. NOTE: “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, while “Ad-Hoc”...
  • Page 24 NOTE: To allow uninterrupted data communication, choose “Disabled” as the ”Value”. Choosing “Enabled” allows your notebook to enter “sleep” mode, however, this will interrupt data communication. Consult your System Administrator to find out the best setting for your network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “PRISM Configuration Utility”...
  • Page 25 19. Select “Transmit Rate”, and choose a default value as “Fully Auto”. NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP.
  • Page 26 NOTE: Before installing any protocol, please make sure that the protocol has been installed. Never install the same protocol twice. 23. Select “Protocol” and click “Add” button. 24. Select “Microsoft” from the list of “Manufacturers” and “TCP-IP” from the list of “Network Protocols”, then click “OK”...
  • Page 27 26. Please select the “IP Address” tab. If you are using a DHCP server, you can click “Obtain an IP address automatically” to get IP from the DHCP sever. Otherwise, you must click “Specify an IP address” and key in your IP address and subnet mask. 27.
  • Page 28 29. You will be prompted to restart your computer, click “Yes” to complete the installation. Note: Please see the trouble shooting if you encounter some problem while installing the PC- Card or your PCI-Card is non-functional.

  • Page 29: Gl2411V4-0I Driver Installation -Windows ® 2000

    RIVER NSTALLATION INDOWS 1. Insert the GL2411V4-0I PC Card into a standard Type II or Type III 11Mbps RF Module slot, as described in the preceding section. Then insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM. 2. Windows 2000 will automatically detect the GL2411V4-0I and prompt you to install the ®...
  • Page 30 6. Insert the driver disk into the floppy. Then key in “A:\driver” and click “OK”. 7. Windows 2000 will automatically scan the driver. After acknowledge of Windows 2000, ® ® please click "Next". 8. Windows 2000 will show a windows information dialog. Click “Yes”. ®...
  • Page 31 GL2411V4-0I adapter properties. First, from the Control Panel, double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon. 11. Move the mouse to the local area connection which the GL2411V4-0I generates and right- click the mouse. Then click the “Properties”. 12. Click “Install…” and “Add” to add protocols.
  • Page 32 14. The system will show a windows information dialog. Click “No” to skip. 15. Repeat step 11. Then click “NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Protocol” and “OK” to install the protocol. 16. The system will also show the windows information dialog above. Click “No” to skip. 17.
  • Page 33 20. Select “Network Type”, and choose “Infrastructure”, “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11b Ad-Hoc” as the “Value”. Note: “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, while “Ad-Hoc” and “802.11b Ad-Hoc” mode allow wireless-to-wireless communication. Consult your System Administrator for information about your network communication type. For more information about Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks, see Chapter 2 of this manual 21.
  • Page 34 network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “PRISM Configuration Utility” in this manual. 22. Select “Preamble Mode” and set up a default value: Long Tx Preamble (See Appendix B Glossary). 23. Select “RTS Threshold” and set up a default value: 2432 ( See Appendix B Glossary ) 24.
  • Page 35 NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP.
  • Page 36 in your IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Then you may also key in the DNS sever IP address which is near your PC. After keying in all IPs, click “OK” 30. Click “Close”. 31. Windows 2000 will show a windows information dialog. You will be prompted to restart ®...

  • Page 37: Gl2411V4-0I Driver Installation -Windows ® Me

    Me CD ready, as it will be required during the ® software installation process. 1. After inserting the GL2411V4-0I 11Mbps RF Module into a standard type II or type III 11Mbps RF Module slot and powering on the PC under Windows Me, Windows Me will ®...
  • Page 38 6. From the desktop, move the mouse to “My Network Places”. Click-right the button and select “Properties” 7. Click “Add” to add complete protocols. NOTE: Before installing any protocol, please make sure that the protocol has been installed. Never install the same protocol twice. 8.
  • Page 39 10. Repeat step 8 to 10. Select “Microsoft” from the list of “Manufacturers” and “NetBEUI” from the list of “Network Protocols”. Then click “OK”. 11. Select "PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" from the list and press the “Properties” button. 12.
  • Page 40 15. Select “Network Type”, and choose “Infrastructure” , “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11b Ad-Hoc” as the “Value”. Note: “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, while “Ad-Hoc” and “802.11b Ad-Hoc” mode allow wireless-to-wireless communication. Consult your System Administrator for information about your network communication type. For more information about Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks, see Chapter 2 of this manual 16.
  • Page 41 network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “PRISM Configuration Utility” in this manual. 17. Select “Preamble Mode” and set up a default value: Long Tx Preamble (See Appendix B Glossary). 18. Select “RTS Threshold” and set up a default value: 2432 (See Appendix B Glossary). 19.
  • Page 42 NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP.
  • Page 43 24. From the “TCP/IP Properties” menu, please select the “IP Address” tab. If you are using a DHCP server, you can click “Obtain an IP address automatically” to get IP from the DHCP sever. Otherwise, you must click “Specify an IP address” and key in your IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 44: Gl2411V4-0I Setup For Windows ® Nt 4.0

    ETUP FOR INDOWS Login as Administrator Insert the GL2411V4-0I Card into a standard Type II or Type III 11Mbps RF Module slot, as described in the preceding section. Power on the PC under Windows NT4.0 and login as Administrator and double-click ®...
  • Page 45 From the Network menu, select “Adapters” tab and click “Add…”. Click “Have Disk” Insert the driver CD and key in the path of the driver. Then click “OK”. (where “D” represents the CD-ROM drive) Select “PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter” and click “OK”. Windows NT4.0 will show a configuration dialog and you may click “OK”.
  • Page 46 NOTE: A. You many change the I/O Base and IRQ Level which setting should be unique and avoid any possible conflicts with other system devices. B. Mode : “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network by connecting with an Access Point, while “Ad-Hoc” and “802.11b Ad-Hoc” mode allows wireless-to-wireless communication.
  • Page 47 After the auto-binding procedure is complete, Windows NT4.0 will show the “Microsoft ® TCP/IP Properties” dialog. If you are using a DHCP server, you can check “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP sever” to get IP from the DHCP sever. Otherwise, you must check “Specify an IP address”...
  • Page 48 12. You will be prompted to restart your computer and click “Yes” to complete the installation. 13. Upon restart, open the “Devices” menu from the “Control Panel” to confirm that the driver installation was successful. Your adapter driver should now be listed in the “Devices” menu.

  • Page 49: Gl2411V4-0I Setup For Linux

    3-8 GL2411V4-0I S ETUP FOR INUX 1. Description The Linux-wlan-ng package is a Linux device driver and subsystem package that is designed to provide the full range of IEEE 802.11b MAC management capabilities for use in user-mode utilities and scripts. The package currently supports the Prism25 11Mb/s reference design PCMCIA wireless LAN (WLAN) card.
  • Page 50 Build Instructions: (Login as root. You may follow the mark '#' to type the command.) untar the package using the command Copy Linux-wlan-ng-0.1.7.tar.gz and PCMCIA-CS-3.1.8.tar.gz into the /usr/src directory. # cd /usr/src # tar -zxvf pcmcia-cs-3.1.8.tar.gz # tar -zxvf linux-wlan-ng-0.1.7.tar.gz Make sure you have Linux sources on your system # cd /usr/src/pcmcia-cs-3.1.8 To clean up any unwanted files accidentally included in the tar package, run 'make clean'.
  • Page 51 # make config To configure the linux-wlan-ng-0.1.7 package, run 'make config.' and respond to the questions. The defaults should be sufficient for most users. 'make config.' must be run after a 'make clean' and before 'make all'. To build the package # make all To install the package # make install...
  • Page 52 dot11DesiredSSID="linux-wlan" ; Download code/data? ; If you want to configure the card for station,set WLAN_DOWNLOAD to 'n'. WLAN_DOWNLOAD=n WLAN_DOWNLOADER=/sbin/prism2dl WLAN_DLIMAGE=/etc/pcmcia/APFW.hex ; Do we want to be an AP? Set IS_AP to 'n' because it will not work. IS_AP=n # y|n Edit your network.opts file to set up your IP settings # vi /etc/pcmcia/network.opts ;Transceiver selection, for some cards -- see 'man ifport'...
  • Page 53 ; NFS mounts, should be listed in /etc/fstab MOUNTS="" ; For IPX interfaces, the frame type and network number IPX_FRAME="" IPX_NETNUM="" ; Extra stuff to do after setting up the interface start_fn () { return; } ; Extra stuff to do before shutting down the interface stop_fn () { return;...

  • Page 54: Chapter 4 Installing & Navigating The Configuration Utility

    Chapter 4 Installing & Navigating the Configuration Utility 4-1 PRISM C ONFIGURATION TILITY NSTALLATION Insert the Configuration Utility CD into an available CD-ROM. Run "D:\PC-OEM\ Utility\setup.exe" (where "D" represents a CD-ROM). It will show a wizard windows and then Click “Next”. You may click “Browse…”...

  • Page 56: Configuration Utility- Navigation

    4-2 C ONFIGURATION TILITY AVIGATION The following section describes and defines the various functions of the Configuration Utility. This utility provides quick access to all adapter settings. Quick-Launch Icon: After installation is complete, launch the program and a utility icon will appear in the “Quick-Launch”...
  • Page 57 Configuration: Selecting this tab opens the “Configuration” menu. Here you will find options for configuring your adapter. Description of Settings Following is an explanation of each adapter setting presented by the “Configuration” menu. Mode: The Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless LAN. Choose Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Mode depending on your network type.
  • Page 58 Changing the PS mode: The PS Mode on your adapter is set to “Disabled” by default. To change the setting, select “Enabled” from the drop-down list, click “OK” and wait a few seconds. The screen will then is updated and show the current Connection Status, Link Quality and Signal Strength.
  • Page 59 Encryption: Selecting the Encryption tab allows you to create new WEP keys. NOTE : An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption scheme used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission.
  • Page 60 About : The “About” displays the information about Driver, Utility and firmware version of the PC Card.

  • Page 61: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    My computer does not recognize the GL2411V4-0I. Probable Solution: The GL2411V4-0I is not properly inserted into the PCMCIA slot. Ensure that the GL2411V4-0I has been inserted into an available PCMCIA slot. The GL2411V4-0I does not work properly. Probable Solution: Insert the 11Mbps RF Module into Notebook’s slot again. A beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted.
  • Page 62 Ensure that the GL2411V4-0I with which the station is associated is powered on. Confirm the station is configured with the same operating radio channel as the GL2411V4- 0I. If the IDs are different, change the GL2411V4-0I and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel.

  • Page 63: Appendix B Glossary

    Appendix B Glossary Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad-Hoc - An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN without an access point to make point-to-point wireless communication. ATIM –...
  • Page 64 (Type III). These cards can be used for many functions, including memory storage, as landline modems and as wireless LAN Preamble Mode – Preamble is a sequence of bits transmitted at 1Mbps that allows the PHY circuitry to reach steady-state demodulation and synchronization of bit clock and frame start. Two different preambles and headers are defined: the mandatory supported Long Preamble and header, which interoperates with the 1 Mbit/s and 2 Mbit/s DSSS specification (as described in IEEE Std 802.11), and an optional Short Preamble and header (as described in IEEE Std 802.11b).

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