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Askey WLL3010 User Manual

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  • Page 1 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 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. The seller provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual............................... IV Chapter 1 Introduction............................... 1 Wireless LAN Basics ..............................2 Local Area Network (LAN)............................... 2 Ad-Hoc Mode.................................... 2 Infrastructure Mode.................................. 2 Roaming....................................4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card ......................5 System Requirements ..............................5 Installing Wireless LAN Driver and Software ......................
  • Page 4 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Glossary..................................45...
  • Page 5 Contents List of Figures Figure 1-1 Peer-to-Peer Group (Ad-Hoc Mode) ....................2 Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode ..........................3 Figure 1-3 Roaming Across Multiple Access Points .....................4 Figure 3-13 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network ............23 Figure 3-14 Windows XP- Connection Status .....................24 Figure 3-15 Windows XP Connection Properties -General.................25...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card About This Manual This manual was written for the following types of wireless adapter: • PC Card • PCI Card • Mini PCI Card For brevity, throughout this manual Wireless LAN Card is used to indicate both types. Also, the following terms/abbreviations are used interchangeably: •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN adapter. 802.11g is the latest in the series of 802.11 specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs) and provides data transfer of up to 54 Mbps. Since 802.11g operates on the same frequency of 2.4 GHz as 802.11b, so it is backwards compatible with existing Wi-Fi devices! 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.

  • Page 8: Wireless Lan Basics

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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 9 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode...

  • Page 10: Roaming

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Roaming Multiple Access Points can be installed to extend the wireless service coverage area for seamless wireless access. Within an extended service area, all Access Points and wireless clients must have the same Service Set Identity (SSID). Roaming among different Access Points is controlled automatically to maintain the wireless connectivity at all times.

  • Page 11: 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, Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility, is to help you configure and monitor your Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 12: Installing Wireless Lan Driver And Software

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Installing Wireless LAN Driver and Software Follow these steps to install the Wireless LAN Card driver and software: Caution: Do not connect the Wireless LAN Card device to your computer before installing its driver. If this happens, the Windows PnP function will detect the wireless adapter and issue a dialog box requesting for its driver.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card When the welcome screen pops up, click Next. Upon hardware detection, Windows OS hardware wizard will appear requesting for the driver. Just follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Click Finish when the following screen appears. Now you are done with the installation procedure.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Using Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility

    Chapter 3 Using Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility Once your wireless adapter software is properly installed, the provided Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility is ready for use. The utility comes with six tabs. The Wireless Networks tab allows to configure your wireless connection. The Link Status tab displays the current link status.

  • Page 16: Accessing Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Accessing Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility You can access the Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility by any of the following methods: • Double-click the Broadcom Wireless Utility icon on the system tray and then click Advanced. • Right-click the tray icon and select Open Utility from its context menu.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3...

  • Page 18: Wireless Networks Tab

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Wireless Networks Tab Wireless Networks tab allows to do the following task: • Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network • Configuring a New Wireless Network Connection • Specifying a Network Type to Access See the appropriate subsection according to your need. Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network To connect to an existing Access Point/Wireless LAN Card, take the following steps: Double-click the Broadcom Wireless Utility icon on the system tray.
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 In the Wireless Network Properties window, configure the settings below: Network name (SSID): Specifies the name of the Wireless LAN group you want to participate in. Network Authentication (Shared mode): Specifies the authentication type. You should use the same setting as the other wireless stations in your target wireless network. Wireless network key (WEP): If a network key is required, do the following: •...

  • Page 20: Configuring An Existing Wireless Network Connection

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Your newly configured network will be added under Preferred networks. Your wireless adapter will attempt to connect preferred networks in the order in which they appear in the list. You can change the order of preferred network by selecting the network that you want to move and clicking the Move up or Move down button.

  • Page 21: Specifying A Network Type To Access

    Chapter 3 Specifying a Network Type to Access By default, your wireless station will attempt to connect to an Infrastructure network (if available) first. If an Infrastructure network is not available, an Ad Hoc network will then be attempted. However, it is possible that you want connect to certain networks only. In this situation, you can specify the network to access by clicking the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab.
  • Page 22 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Screen Item Description Signal Displays the signal strength (dBm). On the right side, signal strength is indicated by graphic. Noise Displays the noise level (dBm). Noise Level reflects the level of radio interference as measured at the Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 23: Statistics

    Chapter 3 Statistics The Statistics tab displays the current and accumulated statistics information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card. The following transmit and receive statistics are provided: Packets Sent Packets received Packets lost Total packets sent Total packets received...

  • Page 24: Site Monitor

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Site Monitor The Site Monitor tab displays the general information of the wireless network available in the air. You can use the Site Monitor feature to display the communications quality of your computer with multiple Access Points in its vicinity. The Site Monitor allows you to conduct a site survey to: Determine the overall wireless coverage of your wireless network.

  • Page 25: Advanced Site Monitor

    Chapter 3 Advanced Site Monitor Clicking the Advanced button on the Site Monitor tab brings out the Advanced Site Monitor screen. The screen displays the following information in addition to those appear on the Site Monitor tab: Field Description AP MAC The MAC address for the wireless network interface of the Access Point.

  • Page 26: Diagnostics Tab

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Diagnostics Tab To perform a diagnostics, select the test you want to perform and then click Run and then click OK if prompted. Note that by running diagnostics your network connection will be temporarily interrupted. Connection will be resume after the completion of selected tasks. After the selected tasks are completed, the test result (Passed or Failed) will be displayed.

  • Page 27: Information Tab

    Chapter 3 Information Tab The Information tab displays the basic information about the device, including the hardware and software details.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Windows Xp Wireless Zero Configuration Utility

    Chapter 4 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Windows XP provides built-in Wireless Zero Configuration utility for wireless configuration and monitoring. You can choose to configure your wireless network via either the Wireless Client Manager as described in preceding section, or to use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility.

  • Page 30: Viewing Wireless Connection Status

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Click Connect, then you will join the target network and this dialog window will disappear. When your wireless connection is established, the connection icon appears as below: Note: If the wireless connection can’t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility General This tab allows you to specify the network methods to be used with your Wireless LAN Card. The network policy depends on your wireless network. For TCP/IP protocol, you should configure its properties as instructed by your network administrator. For more information on TCP/IP setting, please refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP”...
  • Page 32 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Figure 3-8 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. Just select the target wireless network and click Move up or Move down to move it to a desired position. 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 (Figure 3-12) to open the Advanced window.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4 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 3-10 Windows XP Connection Properties -Authentication...

  • Page 35: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 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 36: Card Not Detected

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows, try the following: • Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the computer. • For PC Card, make sure the slot in your computer is working. •...
  • Page 37 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Wireless Lan Software

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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. The seller warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Fcc Rules And Regulations - Part 15

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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 43 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

  • Page 44: Appendix C Setting Up Tcp/Ip

    54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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 45 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP...
  • Page 46 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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 47 Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP...

  • Page 49: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Host Interfaces Mini PCI Form factor Type III B Broadcom BCM 4306 & BCM 2050 Chipset Operation Voltage 3.3VDC Network Standards IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi™) standard and IEEE 802.11g draft standard (54G) Modulation Techniques DBPSK,DQPSK,CCK,16QAM,64QAM Modulation Technology OFDM,DSSS 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps...
  • Page 51 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 52 54Mbps 802.11g Wireless LAN Card 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 53 Glossary 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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