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Motorola WPCI810Gv2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 2 Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares under sole responsibility that the WN825Gv2 and WPCI810Gv2 comply with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rule as a Class B digital device. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 Motorola, Inc. Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing Your Card ..................... 2-4 Device Configuration Setup................. 2-5 Section 3:Configuration Icon Description ....................3-2 Enabling the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility........3-3 Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network............. 3-4 Configuring a New Wireless Network ..............3-5 Modifying Properties for a Configured Wireless Network ......3-10 Controlling the Radio ..................
  • Page 5 I would like to see if my Internet connection is live............4-2 Software Solutions....................4-3 How do I enable LEAP for my corporate network?............4-3 I am unable to roam with WDS enabled................4-4 What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? ........................4-4 Section 5:Glossary WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 6 Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810Gv2. With the WPCI810Gv2, desktop computers can quickly join a wireless home or small office network. This device inserts into your computer’s available PCI slot and delivers a continuous, wireless network connection.

  • Page 7: Section 1:Overview

    Upgradeable firmware to stay current with the latest specifications Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections: Overview Describes the WPCI810Gv2 and its functions, the technology used, and recommended practices for using it. Installation Provides instructions for installing the hardware and setting up the firmware to get your adapter up and running.

  • Page 8: Box Contents

    OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Box Contents Your box contains the following: Antenna WPCI810Gv2 CD-ROM M ot orola W PCI81 0Gv2 W i r eless PC I Adapter Ge t ti n g S t a r te d C he c k t h a t yo u r b ox co ntai n s...

  • Page 9: Simple Home Network Diagram

    Upload and download speeds are affected by several factors including, but not limited to: the capacity of and the services offered by your cable operator or broadband service provider, channel capacity, network traffic, computer equipment, type of server, number of connections to server, and availability of Internet router(s). WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 10: Pci Adapter Card Physical Description

    S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC Motorola Model WPCI810Gv2 FCC ID: ACQWPCI810GV2 ACT. Made in China MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45 The WPCI810Gv2 has the following features: Feature Description Connection for the antenna Indicates the activity of the wireless network traffic WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 11: Adapter Card Label

    SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Adapter Card Label The following illustration shows the label on the WPCI810Gv2: HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COMPATIBLE MODEL: WPC I810Gv2 Tested to comply With FCC Standards PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00 For Home Or Office Use...

  • Page 12: Section 2:Installation

    Section 2:Installation Before You Begin You need to collect information so that you can setup your WPCI810Gv2 correctly. Depending upon where you are connecting, the type of information required is divided between business (enterprise users) and home settings (small office/home office).

  • Page 13: Small Office/Home Office Users

    (network authentication type, encryption type, network key) from the access point. Security Options The WPCI810Gv2 is designed for both the home user and business. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) protocol is designed into the chipset. WPA is a powerful, standards-based, interoperable security technology for wireless local area networks (the subset of the future IEEE Std 802.11i standard) that encrypts data sent over radio waves.
  • Page 14 WPA-PSK is the secure). next generation of wireless network security AES – A network key for home and small office environments. available used (most with secure). Windows XP with WPA patch, using Wireless Zero Configuration WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 15: Installing Your Card

    Locate an empty PCI slot in your desktop PC. Using the instructions that came with your desktop PC, install the adapter card. The following illustration is an example of how to install the card: Re-attach the cover to your desktop computer. WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 16: Device Configuration Setup

    After installing the adapter card and software, you are now able to connect to wireless networks. Refer to Section 3: Configuration for information on how to create detailed connectivity profiles so you can connect to a wireless network, setup security, and setup modes of operation. WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 17: Section 3:Configuration

    You can use the information in this section to: Discover available wireless networks Setup operation modes Create connectivity profiles Setup security Monitor the wireless network / environment Perform diagnostic discovery The screenshots shown may look slightly different from the ones in your version of the software. WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 18: Icon Description

    The icon in you system tray (the area at the bottom right of your screen in your Task Bar) allows you to view the status of the wireless connection and access the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility. System Tray Icon The following table describes the icons used by the utility.

  • Page 19: Enabling The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility

    To enable the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed: Check Let this tool manage your wireless settings if not enabled.

  • Page 20: Connecting To An Existing Wireless Network

    After the adapter card is installed, a red antenna icon displays in your computer’s system tray The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility automatically searches for available wireless networks. A list of networks appear when you open the utility from the system tray. Wireless Networks identify themselves with their Network Name (SSID), as seen in the Available networks field in the example below.

  • Page 21: Configuring A New Wireless Network

    If you want to connect to a wireless network that is not in the Available networks field, you can configure a network profile. Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed: Click Add. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 22 Enter information for the new wireless network based on the descriptions in the following table. Field Description Network name Enter a Network Name (SSID) of no more (SSID) than 32 alphanumeric characters. This is the SSID for a particular wireless network. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 23 Network key. ® Cisco proprietary standard Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP). Note: If you select WPA, WPA-PSK, or CCX, you may be required to enter further information on the Authentication tab. Ask your network administrator for additional information. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 24 This is a Select if the network you are creating or computer-to- accessing is a computer-to computer (ad computer hoc) network. If you are attempting to (ad hoc) network connect to an infrastructure network, then do not select this setting. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 25 If the blue bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, double-check that the wireless settings match the configuration of the wireless network. WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 26: Modifying Properties For A Configured Wireless Network

    To configure network properties for a configured wireless network: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays: Your computer automatically connects to the network displayed at the top of the Preferred networks list.
  • Page 27 In the example above, the network is configured for WPA- PSK for Authentication and TKIP for Encryption. For additional information about the fields on this window, refer to Configuring a New Wireless Network. Click OK to save your changes. WPCI810Gv2 3-11...

  • Page 28: Controlling The Radio

    To disable the radio using the antenna icon, right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and click Disable Radio. To enable the radio, right-click the antenna icon and click Enable Radio. 3-12 WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 29: Preferred Networks - Setting Up The Connection Order

    Preferred Networks – Setting up the Connection Order There are two ways to specify the order that the adapter uses to connect to an available network in your Preferred networks list: Using the Move Up and Move Down buttons Using Advanced Selection Rules WPCI810Gv2 3-13...

  • Page 30: Move Up And Move Down Buttons

    In the example above, the 2 network is selected, and the Move up button is active, showing that you can move that network up when the button is clicked. 3-14 WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 31: Advanced Selection Rules

    You can use some advanced rules for displaying networks from the list of Preferred networks. To select an advanced rule: From the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window, on the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Advanced window displays: Choose one of the three ways to display and choose networks from the list.

  • Page 32: Removing A Network From Your Preferred Network List

    To remove a wireless network from your preferred network list: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. In the Preferred networks list, highlight the network you want to remove.

  • Page 33: Viewing Site Monitor Information

    Viewing Site Monitor Information To view site monitor information: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Click the Site Monitor tab. The Visible Networks list provides information about all of the detected networks: the Network Name (SSID), Channel, Signal Strength, and Security.
  • Page 34 This window provides detailed information about the network selected. To start a log of network activity, click Start Log. The Save log file as window displays: Select a drive and directory to store the networks.log file. Click Save. 3-18 WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 35 The log is a comma-delimited list that can be imported to a spreadsheet to enable you to view the activity on the network over a specific time period. Click Stop Log to stop the log information from being sent to the networks.log file. To freeze the display, click Freeze. WPCI810Gv2 3-19...

  • Page 36: Viewing Link Status

    Viewing Link Status To view link status: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Click the Link Status tab. The Link Status tab provides information about the currently connected wireless network:...

  • Page 37: Viewing Network Statistics

    Viewing Network Statistics To view statistics for the network you are connected to: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Click the Statistics tab. The Statistics tab provides information...

  • Page 38: Diagnostics

    This tab helps you to isolate problems that might be occurring with your adapter. Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Click the Diagnostics tab. Various diagnostic tests are available. Select a test to learn more about it.

  • Page 39: Viewing Utility And Driver Version Information

    Viewing Utility and Driver Version Information To view product information for the adapter installed in your PC: Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Click the Information tab. The Information tab provides the...

  • Page 40: Advanced Configuration Of The Wireless Network Adapter

    IBSS Channel Number, Location, and Xpress™ Technology areas. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. Click System and select the Hardware tab. Click Device Manager. Click Network adapters. Click Motorola Wireless Network Adapter WPCI810G and select the Advanced tab. 3-24 WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 41 Description IBSS Channel This selects the channel number on which Number to operate. The WPCI810Gv2 comes preset for use on channels 1-11. These values are legal in most countries. Some countries allow use on more channels. If you travel to one of these countries, you may change the value for IBSS Channel Number to 12, 13, or 14.

  • Page 42: Section 4:Troubleshooting

    Section 4:Troubleshooting This section details possible solutions to common problems that may occur in using the WPCI810Gv2. Contact Us If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website for the latest information. www.motorola.com/broadband/networking You can also reach us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646.

  • Page 43: I Would Like To See If My Internet Connection Is Live

    If you do NOT receive a reply, repeat steps 1 – 5 on a different computer to verify that the first computer is not the cause of the problem. If you cannot determine your ISP’s default gateway, ping www.yahoo.com or another known web location. WPCI810Gv2...

  • Page 44: Software Solutions

    Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray and select Open Utility. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays. Ensure that the Motorola Wireless Configuration utility is enabled, refer to Section 3 for further details. Add a new network, refer to Section 3 for details.

  • Page 45: I Am Unable To Roam With Wds Enabled

    What if Pass Phrase isn’t supported? What do I enter for my security? Some wireless cards do not support Pass Phrase or Motorola’s Pass Phrase algorithm, which means you have to enter the entire Key Content found in the appropriate Key field.

  • Page 46: Section 5:Glossary

    The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit more data over a given period of time. Bits Per Second Broadband A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 47 “leasing” an IP address and subnet mask to each client. It enables the automatic reuse of unused IP addresses. DeMilitarized Zone. This service opens one IP address to the Internet, usually for online gaming, and acts as a buffer between the Internet and your network. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 48 The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database; no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches. Domain Name A unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses. See DNS.
  • Page 49 FTP is commonly used to download programs and other files to a computer from web pages on Internet servers. Gateway A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols. See also router. Graphical User Interface WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 50 Internet Protocol is a set of standards that enable different types of computers to communicate with one another and exchange data through the Internet. IP provides the appearance of a single, seamless communication system and makes the Internet a virtual network. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 51 MAC Address to the cable service provider. Also called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address, or NIC address. One megabyte; equals 1,024 x 1,024 bytes, 1,024 kilobytes, or about 8 million bits. Mbps Million bits per second (megabits per second). A rate of data transfer. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 52 The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet or wireless connectivity. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 53 Internet. See also Private IP Address. RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones. RJ-45 An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 54 An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of Dynamic IP Address. Station IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client. Subscriber A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a service provider. WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 55 A carrier protocol, such as TCP, used by the network that the data travels over An encapsulating protocol, such as IPSec, L2F, L2TP, or PPTP, that is wrapped around the original data A passenger protocol, such as IP, for the original data 5-10 WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 56 Internet) to provide a secure and fast connection; usually to users working remotely at home or in small branch offices. A VPN connection provides security and performance similar to a dedicated link (for example, a leased line), but at much lower cost. WPCI810Gv2 5-11...
  • Page 57 IEEE 802.11b/g. WLAN Wireless LAN. Wi-Fi Protected Access. A security regimen developed by IEEE for protection of data on a WLAN. World Wide Web. An interface to the Internet that you use to navigate and hyperlink to information. 5-12 WPCI810Gv2...
  • Page 58 Visit our website at: www.motorola.com/broadband...

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