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  • Page 1 Users’ Guide PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN 3B Mini PCI Adapter Model WM3B2100A...
  • Page 2 Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 USA 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 3 When you set up your wireless adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can use your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter to connect to other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless networking.
  • Page 4 The name can be up to 32 characters long and contain letters and numbers. Profiles—When you set up your computer to access a wireless network, Intel(R) PROSet creates a profile for the wireless settings that you specify. If you want to connect to another network, you can scan for existing networks and make a temporary connection, or create a new profile for that network.
  • Page 5 Conducting a site survey for your wireless LAN is the most crucial step in the process of setting up a wireless network. It greatly reduces the amount of troubleshooting you will have to do once you have the wireless LAN set up and ready for connection testing.
  • Page 6 If you have a small network, use virtual private network encryption for additional security. If you have a large network, you may want to install a gateway between your access points and network clients. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 7 When to Perform a Site Survey Intel® recommends that you perform a site survey prior to installing a wireless LAN. Site surveys are especially important when: You are installing a new site — Evaluate the placement of the access points and antennas throughout the proposed site.
  • Page 8 LAN. Measure the radio frequency transmissions. The Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Site Survey Utility allows you to measure the signal strength, transmission rate and the number of successfully transmitted packets. This step in the site survey involves mounting access points and antennas in the proposed locations and measuring the RF signal strength, transmission rate and packet throughput.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Back to Contents Page Software Installation Installing Drivers and Intel(R) PROSet Software See the instructions for your operating system: Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 Windows Me Windows 98/98SE Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 10: Installation Under Windows Xp

    Windows XP configuration feature. If you do not turn off the Windows XP feature, you will not be able to use Intel(R) PROSet to configure wireless network settings. For information on how to use the Windows XP feature, see your Windows XP documentation.
  • Page 11 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 Intel(R) PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product.
  • Page 12 Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K- NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 21 and 22 below and continue with Step 23. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Using a Profile with an incorrect WEP Encryption Key Problems with installation Before calling Customer Support Users are dropped from the wireless network Range decreases as data rate increases Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall Signal strength drops when a cell phone is used in area Range is shorter than it should be Interference from fluorescent lights...
  • Page 14 How much coverage overlap is there between access points? How high above the floor are the access points mounted? What revision of Intel(R) PROSet software or other LAN software are you running? What other electronic equipment is operating in the same band?
  • Page 15 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. Most sites are somewhere between these two extremes, and consist of a mixture of surfaces. You can’t tell what is inside a wall by just looking at it, and we can’t tell you exactly what distance you will achieve.
  • Page 16 Select the wireless adapter in the Intel(R) PROSet left side pane. 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 17: Installation Under Windows 2000

    To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW2100A\WIN2K on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed.
  • Page 18 Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K- NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 19 and 20 below and continue with Step 21.
  • Page 19 On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen.

  • Page 20: Installation Under Windows Nt

    Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen displays, you may disregard it or close it (you will redisplay it later to install Intel(R) PROSet II). Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon.
  • Page 21 Intel(R) PROSet II. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear when you insert the Intel CD, or if it appears but does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Intel(R) PROSet II installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file WSetup.exe in the path APPS\PROSet\WINNT4 on the Intel CD.
  • Page 22 Insert the Intel CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen displays. (If it doesn't display, use Start, Run and launch the file autorun.exe from the Intel CD.) On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters.

  • Page 23: Installation Under Windows Me

    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 Intel(R) PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel...
  • Page 24 After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. To launch Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
  • Page 25 Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 26: Installation Under Windows 98Se

    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 Intel(R) PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel...
  • Page 27 After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. To launch Intel(R) PROSet, double-click the Intel(R) PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running.
  • Page 28 Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 29: Creating A New Profile

    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 Intel(R) PROSet General page. Profiles can be arranged in order of network connection priority. You can connect to one network using the first profile in the Profile List, then automatically connect to another network using the next profile.
  • Page 30 Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences. Click the Connect button to connect to the network. Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog. Creating a VPN Profile To create a VPN profile: Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane.

  • Page 31: Importing And Exporting Profiles

    Details button to verify that an IP address has been assigned. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your credentials before connecting. Click OK to close the Intel(R) PROSet dialog. Importing and Exporting Profiles Note: A password protected profile can be imported and exported, however, before editing the profile, the password must be entered.

  • Page 32: Deleting A Profile

    Check the Enable Auto-Import checkbox on the General page. Click OK (Edit a profile) or Finish (Add a profile) to save the setting. Copy the profile to the Programs Files/Intel/PROSet/Import directory. The profile is now ready to distribute to other computers.
  • Page 33 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: Right-click Intel(R) PROSet icon in the task tray. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter or the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN...
  • Page 34 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. Click Select Profile and select the profile to be launched. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 35 The Configuration Service is only be available if the Intel(R) PROSet is installed. If a connection to an access point cannot be made using any of the profiles in the Profile List, a dialog will display the available networks.
  • Page 36 Configuration or AAA clients. The notification dialog is displayed, indicating that another service has been detected and that some of the Intel(R) PROSet management features will be disabled. From this dialog, you can also choose "Don’t show this again," in which case the Intel(R) PROSet features will automatically be disabled without notification.

  • Page 37: Scanning For Available Networks

    For Windows XP Zero Configuration: Select Yes, to disable Windows XP Zero Configuration. Intel(R) PROSet will continue to manage adapter. Select No, Windows XP will manage the adapter. The current connection will continue with the affected Intel(R) PROSet features show below. You can also prevent the dialog from being displayed again, in which case Windows XP Zero Configuration will automatically manage the wireless adapter.
  • Page 38 Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an access point using the Connect button.
  • Page 39 NOTE: For information about connecting to an ad hoc using a profile, refer to Create an Ad Hoc Profile using the Profile Wizard. Connect using an ad hoc profile. Refer to Creating a New Profile for details. Select an ad hoc profile from the Profile List and click the Connect button.

  • Page 40: Disconnecting From A Network

    Using Intel(R) PROSet to switch the radio on/off From Intel(R) PROSet, the radio can be switched on or off from the General page. The current state of the radio is displayed, which also includes the state of the optional hardware radio switch.

  • Page 41: Switching The Radio On/Off

    Adapter Switching supports adapters in the PRO/100 family, including the PRO/100 Mobile Adapters. Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI adapter and the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI adapter. These adapter send data to and from the network through the adapter's antenna.
  • Page 42 Consider the following issues when switching adapters: Adapter switching requires the use of DHCP. It cannot be used with fixed IP addressing. Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported when using the Start button to connect to an ad hoc network.
  • Page 43 NOTE: One wireless adapter can be used for each band operating at a time. After you have switched to the desired adapter, click OK to close the Adapter Switching dialog and return to the General tab. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 44: Security Overview

    Back to Contents Page Security Overview Wireless Security Security Guidelines Protecting Your Network Wireless Security Since wireless networking devices transmit information through radio waves, it is imperative that you protect your information by configuring your security settings. There are three main components that, when used together, can protect your wireless network: Service Set Identifier (SSID) —...
  • Page 45 Virtual Private Networks Authentication Types The IEEE 802.1x standard provides a general authentication framework for 802 LANs and specifies an extensible authentication protocol (EAP) to enable LAN transport for many different types of authentication protocols. Encryption Keys To protect client traffic, the 802.11 standard defines Wireless Encryption Privacy (WEP) with fixed encryption keys (and three optional key lengths).
  • Page 46 Checkpoint VPN (Non office transparent mode, connect office mode and connect non-office mode) Microsoftt VPN (L2TP over IPsec transport, L2TP for configuration with ESP-in-UDP) 802.11a and 802.11b can be augmented with VPN security to protect TCP/IP based services. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 47: Encryption Overview

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up WEP Encryption and Authentication Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and shared authentication provides protect for your data on the network. WEP uses an encryption key to encrypt data before transmitting it. Only computers using the same encryption key can access the network or decrypt the encrypted data transmitted by other computers.
  • Page 48 Click OK if editing a profile or Finish if in the Profile Wizard to save the settings. NOTE: You must use the same encryption type, index number, and WEP key as other devices on your wireless network. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 49 Back to Contents Page Virtual Private Networks and Encryption A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows remote users who belong to a private network (Intel network) to communicate freely and securely through a public network, such as the Internet. Many companies, including Intel, now use hardware and software VPN solutions that employees with high-speed Internet connections use to establish a secure tunnel between home and the corporate network.
  • Page 50 You should configure your VPN connection to match the policies set by your network administrator. Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Back to Contents Page Specifications Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter Model WM3B2100A Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Model WM3B2100 Physical Characteristics Form Factor Mini PCI Type 3B (model WM3B2100A and WM3B2100) Dimensions (HxWxD) Type 3B card: 2.34 in x 1.75 in x 0.20 in (59.45 mm x 44.45 mm x 5 mm)
  • Page 52 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 6 Mbps 100 ft (30 m) @ 11 40 ft (12m) @ 54 Mbps / Indoor Range Mbps / 300 ft (90 m) @ 300 ft (91 m) @ 6 Mbps 1 Mbps 100 ft (30 m) @ 54 400 ft (120 m) @ 11...

  • Page 53: Product Safety

    Product Safety UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60590) Back to Contents Page Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 54 Back to Contents Glossary Numerical A B D E F I K M O P R S T U W Numerical 802.11 x: A series of IEEE specifications for LANs: currently 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g. Using any one of these extensions to the 802.11 standard permits wireless communication between a client and an access point or between two clients.
  • Page 55 including Ethernet. Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency-Hop Spread Spectrum (FHSS): Two incompatible technologies used in radio transmission. Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP): An authentication protocol that supports multiple authentication methods, such as Kerberos, passwords, or smart cards. Cisco's authentication protocol, LEAP, is based on EAP, an extension to PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol).
  • Page 56 Kerberos: An authentication system enabling protected communication over an open network using a unique key called a ticket. Media Access Control (MAC) Address: A hardwired address applied at the factory. It uniquely identifies network hardware, such as a wireless PC Card, on a LAN or WAN. Microcell: A bounded physical space in which a number of wireless devices can communicate.
  • Page 57 RC4: An encryption algorithm designed at RSA Laboratories; specifically, a stream cipher of pseudo-random bytes that is used in WEP encryption. Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RAID): An authentication and accounting system that verifies users' credentials and grants access to requested resources. Roaming: Movement of a wireless node between two microcells.
  • Page 58 WLAN is a flexible data communication system used as an alternative to, or an extension of a wired LAN. Wireless Node: A user computer with a wireless network interface card (adapter). Back to Contents Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 59: Customer Support

    Back to Contents Page 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 Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com...
  • Page 60 Copyright (c) 2003 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 61 LIMITED MEDIA WARRANTY. If the Software has been delivered by Intel on physical media, Intel warrants the media to be free from material physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days after delivery by Intel. If such a defect is found, return the media to Intel for replacement or alternate delivery of the Software as Intel may select.
  • Page 62 TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. Intel may terminate this Agreement at any time if you violate its terms. Upon termination, you will immediately destroy the Software or return all copies of the Software to Intel. APPLICABLE LAWS. Claims arising under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of California, excluding its principles of conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods.
  • Page 63 The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992.
  • Page 64 Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter.
  • Page 65 Any deviation from the permissible settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such. For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product. Back to Contents Page Intel Corporation. Copyright (c) 2003...

  • Page 66: Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

    Intel becomes Intel's property. Repaired or replaced adapter products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher, at Intel's option. Intel reserves the right to replace discontinued adapter products with an equivalent current generation adapter product.

  • Page 67: Limitation Of Liability And Remedies

    Intel adapters to their original place of purchase. Intel guarantees that it will accept returns under this policy and refund the original purchase price to customers purchasing directly from Intel. Limitation of Liability and Remedies INTEL'S SOLE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT, OBJECTIVELY MEASURABLE DAMAGES.

  • Page 68: Legal Information

    *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel(R) is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Back to Contents Page...

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