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Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual
Broadcom 54g WLAN BCM94318MPG User Manual
Introduction
Completing the Setup
Utility Functions
Specifications
Regulatory Information
Company Copyright Statement
Company Trademark Statement. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
WLCARD-UG200-D2 01.30.03
file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/index.htm [1/30/03 10:11:15 PM]

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  • Page 1 Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Broadcom 54g WLAN BCM94318MPG User Manual Introduction Completing the Setup Utility Functions Specifications Regulatory Information Company Copyright Statement Company Trademark Statement. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Enterprise Users

    Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual The Company 54g WLAN Solution Using the Company 54g WLAN Features and Requirements The Company 54g WLAN Solution The Company 54g WLAN solution accesses wireless local area networks (LANs), enables the sharing of a local printer and files with others in the network, accesses the Internet, and enables roaming about the office—wire-free.

  • Page 3: Home Users

    Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Obtain the following information from the network administrator: Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key information (if any) for the networks to connect to For Microsoft®...
  • Page 4 Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to top Back to Contents Ccopyright and Trademark Information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/intro.htm (3 of 3) [1/30/03 10:11:16 PM]...

  • Page 5: Modes Of Operation

    Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual NOTE—Before starting, obtain the required network information from the network administrator or the wireless access point installer (see The Company 54g WLAN Solution in Introduction).

  • Page 6: Configuring A Network Profile

    Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Requirements A base station computer having a wired connection to the Internet, a wireless network adapter, and a connection to an Computer-to-Computer Mode A peer-to-peer (ad hoc) network is the easiest to deploy and is ideal for home use or in small offices. This mode allows the sharing of files with other employees, printing to a shared office printer, and access to the Internet through a shared modem.
  • Page 7 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. You can configure a network profile for networks that are listed under Available networks as well as those that are not listed. When you have completed configuring a network profile, the network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks.
  • Page 8 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual doing the following. a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3.
  • Page 9 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.htm (5 of 15) [1/30/03 10:11:18 PM]...
  • Page 10 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 5. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.
  • Page 11 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.htm (7 of 15) [1/30/03 10:11:18 PM]...
  • Page 12 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 5. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 6. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key.
  • Page 13 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 8. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.
  • Page 14 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.htm (10 of 15) [1/30/03 10:11:18 PM]...
  • Page 15 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 5. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.htm (11 of 15) [1/30/03 10:11:18 PM]...
  • Page 16 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 6. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.
  • Page 17 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.htm (13 of 15) [1/30/03 10:11:18 PM]...
  • Page 18 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box and again in the Confirm network key box. 5. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 6. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 7.
  • Page 19 Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 9. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.

  • Page 20: Changing Settings

    Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Running Utility Functions Adding a New Network to the List of Preferred Networks Viewing or Modifying the Wireless Network Properties Setting Up an Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Group Network for Connecting to the Internet Adding an Ad Hoc Network Disabling the Radio...
  • Page 21 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual IBSS Channel Number selects the independent basic service set (IBSS) channel number on which to operate. The Company 54g enabled notebook comes preset for use on channels 1—11. This setting is acceptable in most countries.
  • Page 22 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Rate sets the transmission rate. The default setting is Use best rate. This automatically adjusts the data rate to the optimal rate based on the capabilities of the other clients and access points. The default values for the properties listed below are set for maximum performance.
  • Page 23 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Viewing or Modifying the Wireless Network Properties 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Wireless Network Connection, then click Change settings of this connection. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4.
  • Page 24 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual It is possible to enable or disable WEP data encryption and change the network name and the network key (see Completing the setup for instructions). Setting Up an Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Group Network for Connecting to the Internet To connect the computers in an ad hoc group network to the Internet, the Windows Internet connection sharing (ICS) component must be installed.
  • Page 25 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Company 54g enabled notebook is used to share the Internet connections with other clients. Setting Up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the Host Computer 1. Connect the host computer to the Internet. 2.
  • Page 26 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.htm (7 of 14) [1/30/03 10:11:19 PM]...
  • Page 27 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 6. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used box. 7. Clear the Data encryption (WEP enabled) and the The Key is provided for me automatically boxes if they are selected.
  • Page 28 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 9. Click Advanced. 10. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only, and click Close. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.htm (9 of 14) [1/30/03 10:11:19 PM]...
  • Page 29 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 11. Click OK. The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. 12. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen the Network Properties window and click the Wireless Networks tab.
  • Page 30 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. 5. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.htm (11 of 14) [1/30/03 10:11:20 PM]...
  • Page 31 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 6. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 7. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box and again in the Confirm network key box. 8. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 9.
  • Page 32 Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 13. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only, and click Close. 14. Click OK. The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.htm (13 of 14) [1/30/03 10:11:20 PM]...

  • Page 33: Disabling The Radio

    Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 15. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen the Network Properties window and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.

  • Page 34: Physical Characteristics

    Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Physical Characteristics Temperature and Humidity Limitations Power Characteristics Networking Characteristics Radio Characteristics Physical Characteristics Characteristic Description Form Factor Mini PCI specification, May 2002. Type IIIA form factor Dimensions (length, width) 59.6 mm ×...

  • Page 35: Networking Characteristics

    Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Networking Characteristics Characteristic Description Compatibility IEEE Std 802.11b and IEEE Draft Std 802.11g for wireless LAN Network Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Networking Host Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Medium Access Protocol CSMA/CA (collision avoidance) with acknowledgment (ACK) Data rate (Mbps) IEEE Draft Std 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 IEEE Std 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11...

  • Page 36: Regulatory Information

    Back to Contents Regulatory Information Operational Information Regulatory Information Operational Information Wireless Interoperability The Integrated 54g enabled notebook is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: IEEE Std 802.11b-1999.

  • Page 37: Usa-Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    Regulatory Statements for BCM94306MPLNA USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 38 Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilize a l'interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
  • Page 39 Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Hereby, Broadcom Corp, declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 0984 This equipment is marked with the symbol and can be used throughout the European community.
  • Page 40 Taiwan DGT warning statement Translation: Article 14 Without permission granted, the frequency change, transmitting power enhance or alter of original design characteristic as well as function by company, enterprise, or user for approved Low-power radio frequency devices is not allowed. Article 17 Low-power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications;...

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