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  • Page 1 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 3 LA-5030 & LA-5033 Wireless Networker PC Card & PCI Adapter User Guide 72E-67970-02 Revision A November 2005...
  • Page 4 Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LA-5033 PCI Adapter System Requirements ......2-2 LA-5030 PC Card System Requirements ......2-2 Operating Modes .
  • Page 6 Chapter 5. Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Configuration Utility in Windows 2000 ........... . . 5-2 Installing the Driver in Windows 2000 For Use With the Zero Config Utility .
  • Page 7 LA-5030 PC Card Troubleshooting Tips ........D-2...
  • Page 8 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction The LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide provides general instructions for installing and configuring the adapter in the Windows 2000 and XP operating systems for use with either the Symbol supplied Configuration Utility of the Windows supplied Zero Config utility.

  • Page 10: Service Information

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction The Wireless Networker LA-5030 PC Card and LA-5033 PCI Adapter allow PC Card slot and PCI slot equipped devices to connect to a Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a, b or g wireless local area network (LAN), or communicate directly with other mobile devices enabled for wireless LAN connectivity.
  • Page 12 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 13 About the PC Card & PCI Adapter Use the LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter to connect to a Symbol wireless network. Features Include: • Operating mode options for access point or peer-to-peer associations • Low-power operation for battery-powered devices with PC Card slots •...

  • Page 14: Installation Prerequisites

    • a system with an available PCI slot • Windows Service Pack #4 for Windows 2000 installations • Windows Service Pack #1 or 2 for Windows XP installations • Internet access for the required driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility download (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html) •...

  • Page 15: Operating Modes

    Infrastructure is the adapter default mode. • Select Ad Hoc to form peer-to-peer LA-5030 networks without APs. Use Ad Hoc to create networks within established network coverage areas or networks free of the physical constraints of access point provided radio coverage areas.

  • Page 16: 54Mbps Operation And Frequency Bands

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 2.3 54Mbps Operation and Frequency Bands The LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card support a maximum 54Mbps data rate. The adapter automatically shifts data rates when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 54Mbps. When the WLAN adapter detects improved signal strength, it shifts to an increased data rate (up to the maximum 54Mbps).
  • Page 17 Physical obstructions and numerous devices operating in close proximity to one another negatively impact the ability to maintain an access point association with a high data rate. *The use of 5GHz RLAN’s has varying use restrictions; please refer to the Symbol Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for details. Go to http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.

  • Page 18: Power Management

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 2.4 Power Management The LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card have flexible power saving mechanisms using the Advanced Page within the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility. There are three power saving modes: •...

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Protected Access (Wpa)

    2.7 Draft IEEE 802.11h Compatibility The LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card are designed to meet the IEEE 802.11h standard. The IEEE 802.11h standard provides dynamic frequency selection (DFS) and transmit power control (TPC) for devices operating in the 5GHz band (802.11a) to comply with European radio regulations.

  • Page 20: Rogue Ap Detection

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide By adding the TPC and DFS functionality, the LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card minimize interference to broadcasts and other systems. 2.8 Rogue AP Detection The LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card can interoperate with the Symbol AP-4131 access point to detect other devices operating within its coverage area by transmitting beacons and receiving probe responses through an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 21 In case the user wants to remove the software manually: Select Start -> Programs -> Symbol Wireless Networker -> Uninstall to remove the configuration utility and driver. The user can also use the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature to remove the Configuration Utility and driver.

  • Page 22: Windows 2000 Configuration Utility And Driver Installation

    1. Ensure the previously installed Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility and driver have been removed (if necessary). 2. Download the driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html). A File Download window displays prompting the user to either open the driver and software installer or save the installation package to the system.
  • Page 23 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays. 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays.
  • Page 24 The Maintenance Complete window displays. 9. Click Finish to complete the driver software removal. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11a/g - InstallShield Wizard displays. 10. Click Next to continue the Windows 2000 driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility installation.
  • Page 25 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations A License Agreement window displays. 11. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next. A Select Hardware window displays.
  • Page 26 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 12. Select Symbol LA-5033 PCI Adapter (eg. Desktop). Click Next.
  • Page 27 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations A Choose Destination Location window displays prompting the user to confirm the destination folder for the application software. 13. Click Next to continue using the default path, or click Browse to specify a different location for the software.
  • Page 28 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide b. When the InstallShield Wizard is completed, select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now button. Do not finish the InstallShield Wizard and restart the system without completing the Digital Signature Not Found (see step 13) if the PCI adapter is already installed.
  • Page 29 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations h. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. i. Replace the computer cover. j. Power on the desktop computer. The Windows Found New Hardware window displays. The system detects the new hardware and installs the drivers automatically. 16.

  • Page 30: Installing The La-5033 Pci Adapter And Driver For Use With Windows 2000 Zero Config

    Symbol Configuration Utility does not function properly while 3rd party software supplicants are loaded on the system. If there is a version of the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/b/g Configuration Utility and driver in the computer, the software (Wireless Networker_RC38Update.exe) performs an upgrade by detecting the current version, removing the current version and installing the latest version.
  • Page 31 3-11 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations If a Confirm file replace window displays, click the Yes to all button to continue.
  • Page 32 3-12 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays. 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays. 5. Select the Install device driver only checkbox. Click OK. If a previous version of the driver exists on the system, the software will detect it and uninstall it.
  • Page 33 3-13 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations...
  • Page 34 3-14 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A License Agreement window displays. 7. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next.
  • Page 35 3-15 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations A Ready to Install the Program window displays. 8. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard begins installing the driver. If a Digital Signature Not Found window displays, click Yes to continue the installation. An InstallShield Wizard Complete window displays. 9.
  • Page 36 3-16 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide c. Locate an available PCI slot in the computer. d. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the PCI slot. e. Take the antenna with the extended cable, pass it through the bracket hole and secure it on the cradle.
  • Page 37 Windows 2000 PCI Adapter Installations Once the driver has been installed successfully, the link LED on the PCI adapter illuminates. 12. Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the access point and associated Symbol adapter using the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility.

  • Page 38: Removing The Pci Adapter Driver In Windows 2000

    Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html). If the LA-5033 PCI Adapter driver and software package was downloaded and launched from the Symbol Web site, the user is required to uninstall the driver from the system and begin the installation over.

  • Page 39: Installing The La-5033 Pci Adapter Driver And Configuration Utility In Windows Xp

    In case the user wants to remove the driver and Configuration Utility from the system manually: Select Start -> Programs -> Symbol Wireless Networker -> Uninstall . The user can also use the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature to remove the Configuration Utility and driver.
  • Page 40 1. Ensure the previously installed Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility and driver have been removed (if necessary). 2. Download the driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html). A File Download window displays prompting the user to either open the driver and software installer or save the installation package to the system.
  • Page 41 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays. 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays.
  • Page 42 The Maintenance Complete window displays. 9. Click Finish to complete the driver software removal. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11a/g - InstallShield Wizard displays. 10. Click Next to continue the Windows XP (SP1 or SP2) driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility installation.
  • Page 43 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations A License Agreement window displays. 11. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next. A Select Hardware window displays.
  • Page 44 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 12. Select Symbol LA-5033 PCI Adapter (eg. Desktop). Click Next.
  • Page 45 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations A Choose Destination Location window displays prompting the user to confirm the destination folder for the application software. 13. Click Next to continue using the default path, or click Browse to specify a different location for the software.
  • Page 46 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide b. When the InstallShield Wizard is completed, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. The Found New Hardware window displays and Windows begins installing the driver and software package. Proceed to step 16.
  • Page 47 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations i. Replace the computer cover. j. Power on the desktop computer. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 16. Select No, not this time, and click Next.
  • Page 48 4-10 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays again. 17. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. The system detects the new hardware and installs the device automatically. If a Hardware Installation window displays stating the PCI adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.
  • Page 49 4-11 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations 20. Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon to display the utility. Select the Find WLANs tab and select the network ESSID best suited to the signal strength and interoperability requirements for the adapter. The user is ready to use the PCI adapter with the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 50: Installing The Driver In Windows Xp For Use With The Zero Config Utility

    Symbol Configuration Utility does not function properly while 3rd party software supplicants are loaded on the system. If there is a version of the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/b/g Configuration Utility and driver in the computer, the software (Wireless Networker_RC38Update.exe) performs an upgrade by detecting the current version, removing the current version and installing the latest version.
  • Page 51 4-13 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations If a Confirm file replace window displays, click the Yes to all button to continue.
  • Page 52 4-14 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays. 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays. 5. Select the Install device driver only checkbox. Click OK. If a previous version of the driver exists on the system, the software will detect it and uninstall it.
  • Page 53 4-15 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations...
  • Page 54 4-16 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A License Agreement window displays. 7. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next.
  • Page 55 4-17 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations A Ready to Install the Program window displays. 8. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard begins installing the driver. If a Select Hardware window displays prompting user to remove/re-install/keep the previous driver, select Remove previously installed driver. This window displays if the user used the driver-only option previously.
  • Page 56 4-18 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide b. When the InstallShield Wizard is completed, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays and Windows begins installing the driver and software package. Proceed to step 11.
  • Page 57 4-19 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations i. Replace the computer cover. j. Power on the desktop computer. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 11. Select No not this time, and click Next.
  • Page 58 4-20 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays again. 12. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. The system detects the new hardware and installs the device automatically. If a Hardware Installation window displays stating the PCI adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.
  • Page 59 Windows XP PCI Adapter Installations Once the driver has been installed successfully, the link LED on the PCI adapter illuminates. 14. Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the Symbol PCI adapter using the Windows XP Zero Config utility.

  • Page 60: Removing The Pci Adapter Driver In Windows Xp

    (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html). If the LA-5033 PCI Adapter driver and software package was downloaded and launched from the Symbol Web site, the user is required to uninstall the driver from the system and begin the installation over. To remove a driver from the system in Windows XP: 1.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Windows 2000 La-5030 Pc Card Installations

    Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations Symbol supports two different install options for the LA-5030 PC Card in Windows 2000 (using Service Pack 4). Use the adapter with the Symbol driver and recommended Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility for optimal feature availability.

  • Page 62: Installing The La-5030 Pc Card Driver And Configuration Utility In Windows 2000

    5.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Configuration Utility in Windows 2000 The installation of the LA-5030 PC Card requires the physical installation of the adapter, the device driver and the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/b/g Configuration Utility. If there is a version of the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/b/g Configuration Utility and driver in the computer, the software (Wireless Networker_RC38Update.exe) performs an upgrade by...
  • Page 63 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations If a Confirm file replace window displays, click Yes to all. The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays.
  • Page 64 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays. 5. Select the Install device driver and configuration utility checkbox. Click OK. 6. If this is a first time software and driver installation, proceed to step 10. If the current installation is an upgrade, the software detects the previous version and begins to uninstall it, continue with step 7.
  • Page 65 The Maintenance Complete window displays. 9. Click Finish to complete the driver software removal. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11a/g - InstallShield Wizard displays. 10. Click Next to continue the Windows 2000 driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility installation.
  • Page 66 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A License Agreement window displays. 11. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next. A Select Hardware window displays.
  • Page 67 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations 12. Select Symbol LA-5030 PC Card (eg. Laptop). Click Next.
  • Page 68 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A Choose Destination Location window displays prompting the user to confirm the destination folder for the application software. 13. Click Next to continue using the default path, or click Browse to specify a different location for the software.
  • Page 69 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations b. When the InstallShield Wizard is completed, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Do not finish the InstallShield Wizard and restart the system without completing the Digital Signature Not Found instructions (see step 13) if the PC Card is already installed.
  • Page 70 5-10 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 16. Once the driver has been installed successfully, the link LED on the PC Card illuminates. The Configuration Utility icon displays in the task tray. 17. Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon to display the utility. Select the Find WLANs tab and select the network ESSID best suited to the signal strength and interoperability requirements for the adapter.

  • Page 71: Installing The Driver In Windows 2000 For Use With The Zero Config Utility

    5.2 Installing the Driver in Windows 2000 For Use With the Zero Config Utility Use the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility as the adapter management tool if using the LA-5030 PC Card without the Symbol Configuration Utility or if using a 3rd party software supplicant. The Symbol Configuration Utility does not function properly while 3rd party software supplicants are loaded on the system.
  • Page 72 5-12 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide If a Confirm file replace window displays, click the Yes to all button to continue.
  • Page 73 5. Select the Install device driver only checkbox. Click OK. If a previous version of the driver exists on the system, the software will detect it and uninstall it. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11ag driver - InstallShield Wizard displays. 6. Click Next to continue the Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) driver installation.
  • Page 74 5-14 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 75 5-15 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations A License Agreement window displays. 7. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next.
  • Page 76 5-16 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A Ready to Install the Program window displays. 8. Click Install. If a Select Hardware window displays prompting the user to remove/re-install/ keep the previous driver, select Remove previously installed driver. This window displays if the user had the driver-only installation option selected previously.
  • Page 77 11. An InstallShield Wizard Complete window displays. Click Finish. Once the driver has been installed successfully, the link LED on the PC Card illuminates. Consult the system administrator for information on using the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility to manage the LA-5030 PC Card.

  • Page 78: Removing The Pc Card Driver In Windows 2000

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 5.3 Removing the PC Card Driver in Windows 2000 If an existing version of the LA-5030 driver exists in the system, uninstall it and install the latest version from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html).
  • Page 79 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Configuration Utility in Windows XP on page 6-2 installation information. Use the Symbol driver with the Windows XP supplied Zero Config utility to support a third part software supplicant. Zero Config and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility cannot be used simultaneously.

  • Page 80: Installing The La-5030 Pc Card Driver And Configuration Utility In Windows Xp

    6.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Configuration Utility in Windows XP Installing the LA-5030 driver in Windows XP (using either Service Pack 1 or 2) requires the user to replace the Symbol LA-5030 driver provided by the Windows XP operating system with a newer version of the driver downloaded from the Symbol Web site.
  • Page 81 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations 3. Install the driver from the self-extractable binary Wireless Networker_RC38Update.exe. Define a destination location for the driver and software package and follow the prompts displayed by the installer. Click the Install button. If a Confirm file replace window displays, click the Yes to all button to continue.
  • Page 82 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Symbol Wireless Networker Install Menu displays. 4. Select the Install Software option. The Symbol Wireless Networker Setup Wizard displays. 5. Select the Install device driver and configuration utility checkbox. Click OK.
  • Page 83 The Maintenance Complete window displays. 9. Click Finish to complete the driver software removal. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11a/g - InstallShield Wizard displays. 10. Click Next to continue the Windows XP driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility installation.
  • Page 84 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A License Agreement window displays. 11. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next. A Select Hardware window displays.
  • Page 85 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations 12. Select Symbol LA-5030 Cardbus Adapter (eg. Laptop). Click Next.
  • Page 86 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A Choose Destination Location window displays prompting the user to confirm the destination folder for the application software. 13. Click Next to continue using the default path, or click Browse to specify a different location for the software.
  • Page 87 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations b. When the InstallShield Wizard is completed, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. The Found New Hardware window displays and Windows begins installing the driver and software package. Proceed to step 16.
  • Page 88 6-10 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 16. Select No, not this time, and click Next.
  • Page 89 6-11 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays again. 17. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. The system detects the new hardware and installs the device automatically. If a Hardware Installation window displays stating the PC Card has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.
  • Page 90 6-12 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide 19. Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon to display the utility. Select the Find WLANs tab and select the network ESSID best suited to the signal strength and interoperability requirements for the adapter. The user is ready to use the PC Card with the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 91: Installing The Driver In Windows Xp For Use With The Zero Config Utility

    6.2 Installing the Driver in Windows XP For Use With the Zero Config Utility Use the Windows XP Zero Config Utility as the PC Card management tool if using the LA-5030 PC Card without the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility.
  • Page 92 6-14 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide If a Confirm file replace window displays, click the Yes to all button to continue.
  • Page 93 5. Select the Install device driver only checkbox. Click OK. If a previous version of the driver exists on the system, the software will detect it and uninstall it. A Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11ag driver - InstallShield Wizard displays. 6. Click Next to continue the Windows XP (using Service Pack 1 or 2) driver installation.
  • Page 94 6-16 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 95 6-17 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations A License Agreement window displays. 7. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement. Click Next.
  • Page 96 6-18 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide A Ready to Install the Program window displays. 8. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard begins installing the driver. If a Select Hardware window displays prompting user to remove/re-install/keep the previous driver, select Remove previously installed driver. This window displays if the user used the driver-only option previously.
  • Page 97 6-19 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations 9. Click Finish. 10. If the PC Card is not installed in the system: a. Align the card properly before inserting it in the slot. b. Insert the card firmly without forcing until it sits snugly.
  • Page 98 6-20 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 11. Select No, not this time, and click Next.
  • Page 99 6-21 Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays again. 12. Select Install the software automatically [Recommended] and click Next. The system detects the new hardware and installs the device automatically. If a Hardware Installation window displays stating the PC Card has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.
  • Page 100 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide Once the driver has been installed successfully, the link LED on the PC Card illuminates. Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the Symbol PC Card using the Windows XP Zero Config utility.

  • Page 101: Removing The Pc Card Driver In Windows Xp

    Windows XP LA-5030 PC Card Installations 6.3 Removing the PC Card Driver in Windows XP If an existing version of the LA-5030 driver exists in the system, uninstall it and install the latest version from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html).
  • Page 102 6-24 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 103: Appendix A. Using The Configuration Utility

    The Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility comes bundled with the adapter. The driver and Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility are available from the Symbol Web site at http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/wn_abg_drivers.html. Use Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility to view and configure the adapter settings.

  • Page 104: About The Configuration Utility

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter A.2 About the Configuration Utility Use the Configuration Utility to configure the Symbol Wireless Networker and monitor its connection status. Once installed, the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility starts automatically and appears as an icon in the task tray. The status icon changes in real-time to reflect the signal strength and availability of the adapter and the wireless network.

  • Page 105: Configuration Utility Task Tray Icons

    A.3 Configuration Utility Task Tray Icons The Configuration Utility icon provides at-a-glance feedback about the Wireless Networker's status by changing color. The Wireless Networker associates with a network device and the link quality is excellent. The Wireless Networker associates with a network device and the link quality is very good. The Wireless Networker associates with a network device and the link quality is good.

  • Page 106: Status Page

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter A.4 Status Page Double-click the Configuration Utility icon to display the Configuration Utility window. The window displays related information about the Status page. The Status page provides information about the current link between the adapter and its wireless network connection. The Status page is read only...
  • Page 107 ESS ID - The Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID) of the wireless network used by the adapter. Use the ESSID to determine the wireless network a wireless card can connect to. The name is case- sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters. Link Status - The current connection status of the card.

  • Page 108: Wlan Profiles Page

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter Signal Quality - Signal Quality is a Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) indication displayed in percentage. It demonstrates how “noisy” the current environment is. A higher value indicates a better wireless environment. A.5 WLAN Profiles Page...
  • Page 109 Profile Selection - The profile selection setting allows the user to save different configurations for different working environments. The default profile contains the configuration settings when the card is initially installed. Create a new profile by selecting the Create New button. An Input Dialog box displays prompting for the profile name.
  • Page 110 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter Encryption Type - Select the same encryption scheme used by the access point. Association Type - Includes Open and Shared mode. • Open Mode: With this setting any station in the wireless network devices can associate with an Access Point to receive and to transmit data.
  • Page 111 WEP keys are used for packet encryption. The Passphrase is used to save time. If a Passphrase is entered, the keys are generated in real time. ASCII - The user can configure the WEP key by selecting the checkbox of ASCII and types the WEP key in key 1-4 fields manually.
  • Page 112 A-10 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter WPA-PSK - WPA-PSK is another pre-shared key encryption method. In order to use this method, obtain the passphrase used by the target access point. Packets are encrypted based on the passphrase used.
  • Page 113 A-11 TLS - TLS requires a login name and a certificate issued by the target Radius server. The login name and the certificate allow the Radius server to authenticate user identity. The user can choose to authenticate the identity of the Radius server by selecting the Validate Server Certificate checkbox.
  • Page 114 A-12 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter Radius - Radius is similar to WPA-Radius authentication; however, the user is not required to perform WPA encryption. Click OK when finished to save the changes. Updates to WPA-Radius Configuration Dialog not saved before exiting the page are deleted...

  • Page 115: Find Wlans Page

    A-13 A.6 Find WLANs Page Use the Find WLANs page to display a list of access points and wireless adapters available to the wireless card. Click the scroll bar to right to extend the information for each AP. Displayed AP information includes:...
  • Page 116 A-14 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter • ESSID - The name of access point or wireless adapter • Signal - The signal is defined in percentages or dbm. Switch between these two units by right clicking on the column heading for Signal.

  • Page 117: Advanced Page

    A-15 A.7 Advanced Page Click the Advanced tab to display the network band, power consumption mode and country of operation information available to the adapter. Network Band - Click the pull-down menu to select Mixed, 2.4Ghz Band or 5Ghz Band. If Mixed is selected, it takes more time for the adapter to find wireless devices supporting both bands.
  • Page 118 A-16 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter Power Saving Mode - There are 3 options: Disabled, Dynamic and Maximum. If selecting Disabled, the device does not conserve power. Select Maximum, to conserve as much power as possible. If Dynamic is selected, the device constantly switches between the power-saving state and awake state.

  • Page 119: Info Page

    The hardware information includes board version, chipset and MAC address. The software details are helpful when updating the product driver and Configuration Utility or contacting the Symbol Customer Support when providing troubleshooting information.
  • Page 120 A-18 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter...

  • Page 121: Appendix B. Wlan Adapter Specifications

    WLAN Adapter Specifications B.1 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Physical The LA-5033 PCI Adapter has the following specifications: Dimensions (less antenna) 121-mm(L) x122mm(W) x 18.5mm(H) 203g Weight (with antenna) 0 to 50 C Operating temperature 20 to 70 C Storage temperature 95% maximum non-condensing Humidity 2.4k m(8000 feet)/4 hours (Operating) Altitude...

  • Page 122: La-5030 Pc Card Physical

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter USer Guide 20C~+80C/ 30minutes, 100cycles Shock meets CE-Mark B.2 LA-5030 PC Card Physical The LA-5030 PC Card has the following specifications: Dimensions 115-mm(L) x54mm(W) x 7.5mm(H) Weight (with antenna) ° ° to 50 Operating temperature °...

  • Page 123: Radio

    Typically 2412 MHz to 2484 MHz, 5.15 to 5.825 GHz Radio Data Rate 11Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps LA-5030 PC Card - 3.3V Power Input LA-5033 PCI Adapter - 5V...
  • Page 124 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter USer Guide Open environment 1000 ft (at 54Mbps). Range Typical office or retail environment 30 ft (at 54Mbps). Specifications. US: Part 47CFR 15.247, 15.205, 15.20715.209, 15.203 Part 15.407, Subpart E Unlicensed Infrastructure (UNII) Devices National Information.

  • Page 125: Appendix C. Customer Support

    Customer Support Symbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate customer support. Use the Symbol Support Center as the primary contact for any technical problem, question or support issue involving Symbol products. If the Symbol Customer Support specialists cannot solve a problem, access to all technical disciplines within Symbol becomes available for further assistance and support.
  • Page 126 LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter North American Contacts Inside North America, contact Symbol by: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 Telephone: 1-631-738-2400/1-800-SCAN 234 Fax: 1-631-738-5990 Symbol Support Center (for warranty and service information): telephone: 1-800-653-5350...
  • Page 127 Web Support Sites MySymbolCare http://www.symbol.com/services/msc Symbol Services Homepage http://symbol.com/services Symbol Software Updates http://symbol.com/services/downloads Symbol Developer Program http://software.symbol.com/devzone Additional Information Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at: 1-800-722-6234, inside North America +1-631-738-5200, in/outside North America http://www.symbol.com/...
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  • Page 129: Appendix D. Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting D.1 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 2000 and XP to diagnose problems. D.1.1 The MU cannot associate to the access point • If there is no network available using the default ESSID of 101 the task tray icon displays as unassociated.

  • Page 130: Degraded Performance From The La-5033 Wlan Pci Adapter

    LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter D.1.2 Degraded performance from the LA-5033 WLAN PCI adapter • Verify a secure antenna connection on the LA-5033 adapter. D.1.3 Nonfunctioning Adapter LEDs • Verify the Card Type parameter is set correctly. • Verify the adapter ESSID matches the ESSID of the AP.
  • Page 132 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72E-67970-02, Revision A November 2005...

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