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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
User's Guide [Preliminary Draft]
The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter is a wireless device that operates at 5 and 2.4
GHz. This adapter operates with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large
or small environments. Using the Intel(R) PROSet Windows utility you can configure, manage
wireless local area network (WLAN) management tasks, adapter switching functions, and
connections.
Wireless LAN General Information
About Wireless LAN Technology
Adapter Setup and Configuration
Software Installation
Using PROSet
Connecting to a Network
Security Overview
Setting Up Security
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Glossary
Support and Warranty
Customer Support
Software License
Safety and Regulatory Notices
Limited Warranty
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2002 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497
Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to
update the information contained herein.
Intel, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States
and other countries.
*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
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About Wireless LAN Technology
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Choosing a WLAN
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Configuring a WLAN
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Identifying a WLAN
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Surveying the Site of Your WLAN
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Factors Affecting Range
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Stronger Security

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  • Page 1 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide [Preliminary Draft] The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter is a wireless device that operates at 5 and 2.4 GHz. This adapter operates with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large or small environments.
  • Page 2 A wireless network connects computers without using network cables. Computers use radio communications to send data between each other. You can communicate directly with other wireless computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless access point. When you set up your wireless adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want.
  • Page 3 • Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)—A special case of SSID used to identify a wireless network that includes access points. • Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID)—A special case of SSID used to identify a network of wireless computers configured to communicate directly with one another without using an access point.

  • Page 4: Software Installation

    • Building materials, such as steel and drywall, can shorten the range of the radio signals. • Physical layout of the area can interfere with the signals and cause them to be dropped. • Electronic noise from cell phones, microwave ovens, or other devices on the same frequency can interfere with the transmission of the signals.

  • Page 5: Installation Under Windows Xp

    Back to Contents Copyright© 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Installation under Windows XP Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 6 6. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 7. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature.

  • Page 7: Installation Under Windows 2000

    Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional): Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start >...
  • Page 8 After loading the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to log in with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation. During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings to be confirmed.
  • Page 9 14. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 15. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation.

  • Page 10: Installation Under Windows Me

    Installation under Windows Me Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. •...

  • Page 11: Installation Under Windows 98Se

    8. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters. 9. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 10. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next. 11.
  • Page 12 Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. • The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed. •...
  • Page 13 13. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 14. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 15. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. 16.

  • Page 14: Creating A New Profile

    • Deleting a Profile • Connecting to a Network without a Profile • Profile Connection Preferences • Loading a Profile from the Task Tray A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List in the PROSet General page.

  • Page 15: Importing And Exporting Profiles

    11. Use these options to configure TCP/IP and VPN settings for a VPN profile. Click Next when finished. Step 3 of 4: Security Settings 12. Select Open or Shared in the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Open, does not use any authentication method. Shared uses the WEP key as the authentication method. 13.
  • Page 16 Important: Only password protected profiles can be imported and exported. Refer to Setting a Profile Password for more information. To import profiles: 1. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Click the Import/Export button. 4.

  • Page 17: Deleting A Profile

    Editing an Existing Profile To edit an existing profile: 1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The General page displays. 4. Click on the General, Security, Network and Password tabs to make the necessary changes for the network profile settings: 5.
  • Page 18 4. Click OK to save the setting and return to the previous dialog. Loading a Profile from the Task Tray To load a profile from the Task Tray: 1. Right-click PROSet icon in the task tray. 2. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 3.
  • Page 19 The Configuration Service can be used in two ways: • To connect using preferred profiles only. In this mode the Configuration Service will attempt to connect to a network access point using the Profile List only. If a matching profile is not found, a dialog appears that lists available networks. From this dialog you can connect to any available network.

  • Page 20: Scanning For Available Networks

    • The buttons described above will not be disabled if you click the message: Another wireless LAN utility is communicating with the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter. To avoid conflicts, PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features. Scanning for Available Networks A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan button to search for a network access point in range of your wireless adapter.
  • Page 21 8. Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11. 9. Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings. 10.
  • Page 22 Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an ad hoc network. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button. 1.

  • Page 23: Disconnecting From A Network

    9. Under Send Files, files can be sent to another computer in the ad hoc network. To send a file, click the Send File button. Locate the file you want to sent, and click Send. 10. Click the Close button to end the ad hoc session. Disconnecting from a Network To disconnect from a network, turn the radio to OFF from the General page in PROSet.

  • Page 24: Wireless Preferences

    You can change your wireless preferences from the Advanced Settings dialog and prioritize your wireless and wired adapters from the Adapter Switching dialog. You can also install multiple wired adapters, or install two wireless adapters if the network supports both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards. Then when you detach the wired adapter, your computer uses the wireless adapter that gives the best data rate.

  • Page 25: Security Overview

    If you have two adapters installed, you can define the adapter to be used first. Adapter priorities can be set in the Adapter Switching dialog. To change the adapter switching settings: 1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2.

  • Page 26: Protecting Your Network

    on your wireless network. Using the default keys, however, makes your wireless network vulnerable and you should not use them. • Authentication Server — An authentication server works with each client to authenticate access with a session-specific WEP key. This type of server protects sensitive user and password information from intruders.

  • Page 27: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    A WAN client initiates an authorization request to the access point, which authenticates the client to an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) compliant RADIUS server. This RADIUS server may authenticate either the user (via passwords) or the machine (by MAC address). IPSEC Software based IPSEC transport security.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Select the profile from the Profile List and click the Edit button or click the Add button if you are using the Profile Wizard. 4. Click the Security tab. Select Security Settings, the third dialog if using the Profile Wizard.

  • Page 29: Problems With Installation

    • Checking Adapter Statistics Problems with installation Windows does not detect the wireless adapter: 1. Remove and re-install the adapter. 2. Uninstall and reinstall the adapter's drivers. Before calling Customer Support Make a note of the following answers before calling customer support: •...
  • Page 30 Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall Range is highly dependent on the physical environment. In a line-of-sight location, with elevated and calibrated antennas, range predictions are quite accurate. This is not true in a “typical” office building, where the walls may be simple drywall (which is almost transparent to microwaves), or could be plaster with metal underneath.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Check Network Settings 1. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane. 2. From the General page, check that the Network Name (SSID) and operating mode are correct. If the laptop is configured for ad hoc networking, make sure that the channel is correct.
  • Page 32 x 44.45 mm x 5 mm) Weight 0.6 oz (17 g) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL., Coax, surface-mount connectors Dual Diversity Antenna On-board dual diversity switching Connector Interface 124-pin Mini-PCI Operating Temperature 0 to +65 Celsius Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing Frequency and Modulation 802.11a 802.11b...
  • Page 33 Compatibility Operating System Windows* XP, 2000, Windows* XP, 2000, 98SE, Me 98SE, Me WECA Pending ratification of Pending certification of interoperability test and interoperability test and logo program by WECA logo program by WECA WHQL Network WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer) Roaming...
  • Page 34 Access Point: A device that serves as a communications hub for wireless clients and provides a connection to a wired LAN. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): A federal information-processing standard, supporting 128-, 192-, and 256-bit keys. Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID): A unique identifier for each wireless client on a wireless network.
  • Page 35 Frequencies: Strike a piano key and you generate a tone. Pick up the tone with a microphone and your tone turns in to a “vibrating” or “cycling” electronic signal. The rate of vibration depends on the key struck. In electronics we refer to this rate of vibration as the number of “cycles per second.”...
  • Page 36 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): A modulation technique for transmitting large amounts of digital data over radio waves. 802.11a uses OFDM, as will 802.11g. Peer-to-Peer Mode: A wireless network structure that allows wireless clients to communicate with each other without using an access point. Personal Area Network (PAN): Peripheral Connect Interface (PCI): Preamble: A preliminary signal transmitted over a WLAN to control signal detection and clock...
  • Page 37 to consider calling in professionals to do your survey. We are not permitted to suggest installer names, but you can check your yellow pages or similar sources for likely candidates. TKPIL: Transceiver: A commonly used term that describes a combination transmitter and receiver. Both 802.11a and 802.11b devices would be properly described as data transceivers.

  • Page 38: Customer Support

    Customer Support Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services include the most up-to-date product information, installation instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips. Online Support Technical Support: http://support.intel.com Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network Gigabit Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network/solutions/gigabit.htm Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com Telephone Support US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000 (7:00 - 17:00, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time) Global: Intel has technical support centers all over the world.
  • Page 39 This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Intel® component products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-Intel component products is not licensed hereunder. You may not copy, modify, rent, sell, distribute or transfer any part of the Software except as provided in this Agreement, and you agree to prevent unauthorized copying of the Software.

  • Page 40: Safety Notices

    laws and regulations. Intel is not obligated under any other agreements unless they are in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Intel. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR52.227-14 and DFAR252.227-7013 et seq.
  • Page 41 The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital. • Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below) • Antenna Warning (see below) • Use on Aircraft Caution (see below) • Other Wireless Devices (see below) •...

  • Page 42: Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

    of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from the permissible settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

  • Page 43: Limitation Of Liability And Remedies

    If the Customer Support Group verifies that the adapter product is defective, they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the adapter product. Intel cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package. All other locations: Return the adapter product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

  • Page 44: Legal Information

    Copyright© 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Legal Information Copyright (C) 2001-2002, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.
  • Page 45 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 46 This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as conduction above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example Notebook ).

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