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  • Page 1 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the seller. Disclaimer Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The material contained herein is supplied without representation or warranty of any kind.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ... 1 Wireless LAN Basics ... 2 Local Area Network (LAN)...2 Wireless Network Topologies ...3 Infrastructure Network...4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card... 7 System Requirements ... 7 Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs... 8 The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) ... 8 Software and Hardware Installation ...
  • Page 4 Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only)... 24 Statistics ... 25 Site Survey... 26 Encryption ... 28 Advanced... 31 Profiles... 33 Info... 34 Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions ... 35 Viewing Signal Strength and Speed... 35 Tray Icon Graphic Indication... 36 Other Functions...
  • Page 5 Chapter 7 Updating the Device Driver... 57 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ... 59 Radio Interference... 59 Card Not Detected... 60 Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card... 60 Poor Link Quality... 61 Cannot Connect to Access Point ... 61 Appendix A Limited Warranty... 63 Wireless LAN Hardware ...
  • Page 6 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Hardware ... 75 Glossary ... 81...
  • Page 7 Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1 Ad-Hoc Mode... 3 Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode ... 4 Figure 1-3 Roaming Across Multiple Access Points ... 5 Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Mode Configuration ... 21 Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration ... 23 Figure 3-3 Infrastructure Mode Link Status... 24 Figure 3-4 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility –...
  • Page 8 About This User’s Manual This manual was written for two models: For brevity, throughout this manual Wireless LAN Card is used to indicate both models. Also, the following terms/abbreviations are used interchangeably: This User’s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB adapter. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires. Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to 11Mbps.

  • Page 10: Wireless Lan Basics

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the product work together to create a wireless network. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.

  • Page 11: Wireless Network Topologies

    Chapter 1 Introduction Wireless Network Topologies The 802.11 standard defines two wireless modes: Infrastructure mode and Ad Hoc mode. Ad Hoc Network An Ad Hoc network offers peer to peer connections between wireless stations that are in range of each other. The stations communicate directly with each other without using an Access Point or any connection to a wired network.

  • Page 12: Infrastructure Network

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure wireless network consists of at least one Access Point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of wireless end stations. The AP acts as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN. As a result, wireless stations have access to all of the features of your wired LAN including e-mail, Internet, network printers and files server access.

  • Page 13: Figure 1-3 Roaming Across Multiple Access Points

    Chapter 1 Introduction Roaming Between Multiple Access Points For large environments, multiple Access Points can be implemented to extend the wireless service coverage area for seamless wireless access. It allows wireless clients to roam from one AP to another while maintaining the wireless connectivity at all times. A wireless client wandering across multiple APs will automatically change the operating radio frequency as required.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installing The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the installation process for the driver and software for the Wireless LAN Card. Proper driver installation is to allow the device to operate on your host computer while the utility software, Wireless Client Manager, is to help you configure and monitor your Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 15: Wireless Lan Card Status Leds

    Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status described as below: Power Activity The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180 degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality.

  • Page 16: Software And Hardware Installation

    Software and Hardware Installation Caution: Do not connect the Wireless LAN Card device to your computer before installing its software. If this happens, the Windows PnP function will detect the PCMCIA/USB device and issue a dialog box requesting its driver. Click Cancel to quit the wizard and unplug the Wireless LAN Card.
  • Page 17 When the License Agreement screen appears, click Yes. For quick installation, select Typical and click Next. Then skip to step 11. For custom installation (to select the parameters that you would like to use), select Custom and click Next to go to next step.
  • Page 18 To install the software to the default destination folder, click Next. If you are to install the software to a different folder, click Browse to select another folder, and then click Next. If required, you may type a new folder name for the program icons to be added to the Program Folder.
  • Page 19 Select the network type you prefer and then click Next. Enter the SSID of the wireless network you wish to connect to. Then click Next.
  • Page 20 This step is for Ad Hoc network type only. For Ad Hoc mode network, specify a channel number for the Wireless LAN Card. 10. If the settings listed are correct, click Next. Otherwise, click Back to modify your settings.
  • Page 21 11. Later, the following screen will pop up to ask you to insert your wireless card into the The power LED on the Wireless LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your computer. 12. Subject to your Windows OS, the following situation may occur: PCMCIA slot / USB port of your computer.
  • Page 22 13. Click Finish to complete the installation. Now you are done with the installation procedure. Proceed to next chapter to configure or fine-tune your Wireless LAN Card settings. Note: If you need to set up the TCP/IP properties of your Wireless LAN Card, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP”...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Monitor Utility

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility The configuration of the Wireless LAN Card is done through the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. This utility also includes a number of tools to display current statistics and status information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card. See the appropriate subsection as required.

  • Page 24: Note To Windows Xp Users

    Note to Windows XP Users Under Windows XP, if you are launching the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility for the first time, you will find that you are only allowed to view the statistics and version information. Configuration fields and buttons are dimmed. This is because that the Windows XP built-in Wireless Zero Configuration Utility overrides the management of the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility.

  • Page 25: Status

    On the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box and click OK. If you need to revert back to using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility, just go to the Wireless Networks tab and check the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box and click OK.

  • Page 26: Basic Configuration For Ad Hoc Network

    Basic Configuration for Ad Hoc Network If WEP encryption is enabled in the Ad Hoc network you are going to connect to, proceed to configure the Encryption tab as described in the “Encryption” section. In the taskbar, double-click the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility icon to display the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility dialog box.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Mode Configuration

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Mode Configuration...

  • Page 28: Basic Configuration For Infrastructure Network

    Basic Configuration for Infrastructure Network In the taskbar, double-click the wireless tray icon to display the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility dialog box. Make sure to select the desired profile from the Current Profile list. Click the Status tab and then click Change to make the setting items configurable. From the Operating Mode list, select Infrastructure.

  • Page 29: Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration

    Click Exit if you wish to exit the utility. If WEP encryption is enabled in the Infrastructure network you are going to connect to, proceed to configure the Encryption tab as described in the “Encryption” section. Figure 3-2 Infrastructure Mode Configuration...

  • Page 30: Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only)

    Checking Link Quality (Infrastructure Mode Only) To check the link quality of the connection in Infrastructure mode, double-click the Wireless LAN Monitor icon on the taskbar to display the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility dialog box. Then click the Status tab. The connection status is shown at the bottom of the dialog box. Status: Displays the BSSID of the Access Point to which your Wireless LAN Card is associated.

  • Page 31: Statistics

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to view the available statistic information, including the Data Packets, Management Packets and Rejected Packets. Tx indicates data transmitted whereas Rx indicates data received. Optionally you can click the Reset button to reset the statistic counters to zero.

  • Page 32: Site Survey

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Site Survey Site Survey function scans the wireless network searching for available Access Points and wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) within the range of the card. Available stations are listed with the following information: BSSID: Basic Service Set ID. It is actually the MAC address of the Access Point/wireless station (Ad-hoc mode).

  • Page 33: Figure 3-5 Wireless Lan Monitor Utility - Site Survey

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Connecting to Desired Site by Site Survey Utility If you want to connect to any of the Access Point(s) and Ad-Hoc Station(s) listed, double-click on your choice (on the BSSID field). The utility will take you back to the Status tab showing the parameters of the connection newly established.

  • Page 34: Encryption

    Encryption Encryption technology is used to enhance wireless media security. Your encryption settings must match those used by the Access Points or wireless stations (Ad-hoc mode) in your network, or your computer will be unable to communicate with others through the network. If you are not going to use encryption, got to the Encryption tab and select Disabled from the Encryption drop-down menu.
  • Page 35 From the Default Key list, select one of the four keys to encrypt the data you are going to transmit. In the Mode list, select Mandatory or Optional as required. Mandatory: If selected, you need to set the WEP keys to have your station use WEP encryption to communicate with other stations.

  • Page 36: Figure 3-6 Wireless Lan Monitor Utility - Encryption

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 3-6 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility – Encryption...

  • Page 37: Advanced

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Advanced Advanced feature allows you to change advanced configuration settings: Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, RTS/CTS Threshold and Power Save. Preamble Type: The preamble is part of the IEEE 802.11b physical layer specification. All 802.11b devices are mandatory to support the long preamble format, but may optionally support the short preamble.

  • Page 38: Figure 3-7 Wireless Lan Monitor Utility - Advanced

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Power Save: If enabled, your Wireless LAN Card will go the sleep mode and during which data communication will be interrupted. For uninterrupted data communication, you may leave this option blank to disable power saving feature. Changing the Fragmentation or RTS/CTS Threshold By default, the Fragmentation and RTS/CTS Threshold are disabled.

  • Page 39: Profiles

    Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Profiles The Profiles feature allows you to create multiple profiles to reflect specific WLAN settings for each place you may roam. You can easily retrieve the required profile from the Current Profile drop-down list. Selecting a profile from the Existing profile list displays the corresponding parameters on the bottom of this tab.

  • Page 40: Info

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Info The Info tab displays the basic information about the device, including the Driver, Firmware and Application version and the MAC address of your Wireless LAN Card. Use the Exit button if you wish to exit the application. Figure 3-9 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility –...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions

    Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions Viewing Signal Strength and Speed Whenever you start Windows, the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility is launched automatically with its icon loaded on the system tray, located near the clock on the task bar. While connected, you can place your cursor over the icon to see the pop-up text that gives link information about the current SSID, speed and signal strength.

  • Page 42: Tray Icon Graphic Indication

    Tray Icon Graphic Indication The graphic of the wireless icon changes to indicate your wireless connection quality. The Wireless LAN Monitor Utility icon color is green or yellow to indicate whether your Wireless LAN Card is in Infrastructure or Ad Hoc mode respectively. Possible radio connection quality and procedures to take are described in the table below: Graphic Signal Strength...
  • Page 43 Graphic Signal Strength Radio Connection Quality No radio connection If “X” is placed over the icon, radio signal is disabled. It may due to you are out of range of the wireless network, the SSID can not be found or your WEP encryption doesn’t match your target Access Point and data frame error occurs.

  • Page 44: Other Functions

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Other Functions Right-clicking the icon displays the context menu as shown below: Each item on the context menu is described as below: Active Profile: Displays the current active profile and allows you to switch to another configuration profile.
  • Page 45 Chapter 4 Using Wireless Tray Icon Functions Exit: Disables the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility and the system tray icon. To re-launch the utility, select Start > Programs > IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN > IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Utility.

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration Utility

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Windows XP provides built-in Wireless Zero Configuration Utility for wireless configuration and monitor. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility is enabled by default. When it is active, it will override the management of the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility.

  • Page 47: Connecting To An Access Point Or Wireless Lan Card

    Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card To connect to an existing Access Point/Wireless LAN Card, take out the following steps: Right-click the Wireless Connection icon on the system tray and select View Available Wireless Networks from the context menu. Note: Depending on whether your wireless network is established, the context menu may come with different items.

  • Page 48: Figure 5-1 Windows Xp Configuration Utility-Connect To Wireless Network

    Figure 5-1 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network If the target Access Point/Wireless LAN Card has been set with WEP key, you must enter the same WEP key in the Network key field. Otherwise, leave it blank. Click Connect, then you will join the target network and this dialog window will disappear.

  • Page 49: Viewing Wireless Connection Status

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Note: If the wireless connection can’t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties. Go to Authentication tab first to make sure that you use the correct authentication type for the Wireless LAN Card. For more information, refer to “Authentication”...

  • Page 50: Configuring Your Wireless Properties

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Configuring Your Wireless Properties To configure your wireless properties, open the Wireless Network Connection Status window as described above, and then click the Properties button. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window which allows you to configure more detailed items of the Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 51: Wireless Networks

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 5-3 Windows XP Connection Properties –General Wireless Networks This tab contains two sections: Available networks and Preferred networks described as below.

  • Page 52: Figure 5-4 Windows Xp Connection Properties-Wireless Networks

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Under Available networks section, you can also see all the Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards available in the air. Clicking Refresh will update the list of Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards. Figure 5-4 Windows XP Connection Properties-Wireless Networks Under Preferred networks section, you can add any wireless networks that you wish to connect to.

  • Page 53: Figure 5-5 Windows Xp-Add Preferred Networks

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Access Point or Wireless LAN Card that you want to connect to has been set with WEP key, you must type the same WEP key as the Access Point’s or Wireless LAN Card’s. Figure 5-5 Windows XP-Add Preferred Networks After you add several profiles into Preferred networks, you can change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made.

  • Page 54: To Access Certain Wireless Network Only

    To Access Certain Wireless Network Only If you just want to access certain wireless network type, click the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab to open the Advanced window. You can choose to connect to the following networks: Any available network (access point preferred) Access point (infrastructure) Computer-to-computer (Peer-to-Peer Group) The default network type is Any available network ( access point preferred).

  • Page 55: Authentication

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 5-6 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up Network to Aceess Authentication This tab allows you to configure the authentication settings of your Wireless LAN Card. The most important setting for the Wireless LAN Card is to disable Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X to ensure successful connection between the Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points or other Wireless LAN Cards.

  • Page 56: Figure 5-7 Windows Xp Connection Properties -Authentication

    Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Make sure to clear the Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X check box to ensure successful connection. Figure 5-7 Windows XP Connection Properties -Authentication...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Uninstalling The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Should you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason,, you should uninstall the associated software and then remove the hardware from your computer. Please proceed as follows. Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software Note: Before uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card software, please disable the utility by right-clicking the utility tray icon and select Exit from the context menu.
  • Page 58 Close all programs that are currently running. Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN and then click Remove IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Utility. Click OK to proceed with the software removal procedure.

  • Page 59: Removing The Wireless Lan Card

    Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Click Finish to complete the software uninstallation. Removing the Wireless LAN Card Make sure that you have removed the software before you proceed. The Wireless LAN Card complies with the PCMCIA/USB standard that allows devices to be inserted into and removed from the computer’s PCMCIA slot/USB port when the computer is powered on.
  • Page 60 1. On the system tray, right-click the PCMCIA icon, and then click Adjust PC Card 2. Select the Wireless LAN Card which you want to remove, click Stop. 3. When the message appears that tells you it is safe to remove device, click OK and remove 4.

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Updating The Device Driver

    Chapter 7 Updating the Device Driver Periodically, you may need to upgrade the Wireless LAN Card’s driver when a newer version is available. Check our website for information about the latest driver upgrades. When you have finished the download procedure, please follow as below to update the device driver. Once you finish installing the new driver, the updating is complete.

  • Page 62: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following: Reseat the Wireless LAN Card. Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference. Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device.

  • Page 63: Card Not Detected

    Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows, try the following: Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card If you cannot make a connection to another Wireless LAN Card from your computer, it could be due to one of the following reasons: Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot/USB port.

  • Page 64: Poor Link Quality

    Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the Poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons: Radio interference. Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far. Decrease the distance between the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point (or another card). Cannot Connect to Access Point If you cannot make a connection to the Access Point, it could be due to one of the following reasons:...

  • Page 65: Appendix A Limited Warranty

    Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller. The seller’s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at the seller’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, The seller may, in its sole...

  • Page 66: Wireless Lan Software

    11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it , except as noted below, will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller.

  • Page 67: Appendix B Regulatory Compliance

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) The following equipment: Product Name: Wireless LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules. The operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 68: Fcc Rules And Regulations - Part 15

    FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 Warning: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 69: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

  • Page 70: Appendix C Setting Up Tcp/Ip

    Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. For Windows 98/ME Double-click the Network icon on the Control Panel.
  • Page 71 On the IP Address tab, choose one of the methods as required: Option A: Click Specify an IP address. In the IP Address box, enter a valid four-component IP address, either a public or private one as required. In the Subnet Mask box, enter a valid four-component IP address. Then select the Gateway tab and enter your gateway information.

  • Page 72: For Windows 2000/Xp

    For Windows 2000/XP Double-click Network Dial-up Connections (Windows 2000) or Network Connections (Windows XP) on Control Panel. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon corresponding to your wireless adapter (e.g., IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Card) and click Properties.
  • Page 73 On the General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. Option A: Use fixed IP address. Enable the Use the following IP Address option. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default gateway. Then click OK. Option B: Use dynamic IP address Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 74: Appendix D Specification

    Appendix D Specification * Specifications are subject to change with notice. Software Standards Compliance Operation Modes Security Features IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard PCMCIA v2.1 Standard (WLAN PCMCIA Card) USB 1.1 Compliant (WLAN USB Card) Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode Support SSID network identification for security Support 64-bit and 128-bit WEP Data Encryption and Decryption Support Authentication: Open System, Shared Key...
  • Page 75 Monitor and Configuration Device Driver and Configuration Utility Reliable and robust monitor and configuration utilities Dynamic configuration Network traffic statistics gathering Clear LED Indicators for real time monitor current network status A PCMCIA NDIS 5.0 mini-port driver running on Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP platforms(WLAN PCMCIA Card) A USB NDIS 5.0 mini-port driver running on Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP platforms(WLAN USB Card)
  • Page 76 Hardware Interface One 2.4GHz RF interface for Wireless LAN connection WLAN PCMCIA Card: One PCMCIA interface WLAN USB Card: One USB connector Radio Characteristics Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band (subject to local regulations) Spreading: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Modulation Number of Channels Channel Spacing: 5MHz...
  • Page 77 Radio Characteristics Antenna: Two Internal Antennas (WLAN PCMCIA Card) One external antenna (WLAN USB Card) Transmit Power: 17dBm (typical) (WLAN PCMCIA Card) 17dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (R)) 12dBm (typical) (WLAN USB Card (I)) Receiver Sensitivity: -80dBm @ FER < 8% (WLAN PCMCIA Card) -80dBm @ FER <...
  • Page 78 Power Requirement and Temperature Operation Environment Requirement Humidity: 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN PCMCIA Card) 5% to 80% (non-condensing) (WLAN USB Card (R)) 5% to 95% (non-condensing) (WLAN USB Card (I)) Power Consumption WLAN PCMCIA Card WLAN PCMCIA Card Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Storage Temperature: -10°C to 65°C WLAN USB Card (R) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
  • Page 79 LED Indicators (from left to right in front panel) PCMCIA Specification -WLAN PCMCIA Card WLAN USB Card (R) Receive mode: 250mA Transmit mode:420 mA Doze mode: TBD WLAN USB Card (I) Receive mode: 322mA Transmit mode:382 mA Standby mode: TBD Sleep mode: TBD Activity (Green) Power (Green)
  • Page 80 USB Specification USB 1.1 Compliant -WLAN USB Card USB Slave Plug and Play Hot Swapping Physical Form Factor: PCMCIA (16-bit) Type II PC Card -WLAN PCMCIA Card PCB Dimensions: 118.20mm (L) 54.00mm (W) 0.76mm (H) PCB Weight: 46g Physical Dimensions: 79.52mm (L) 48.00mm (W) 0.80mm (H) -WLAN USB Card (R) -WLAN USB Card (I) Safety and Regulatory...
  • Page 81 Glossary 10BaseT An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
  • Page 82 an 802.11 frame along with a new header. Extended Service Set. A set of one or more interconnected Basic Service Sets (BSSs) and integrated Local Area Networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set. Ethernet The most widely used medium access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN;...
  • Page 83 IP Address An IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: the identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network.
  • Page 84 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Radio RF, Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz —The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), Frequency equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one Million-Hertz. One giga hertz (GHz) is one Billion-Hertz. The standard U.S. electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55–1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88–108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz.

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