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  • Page 1 ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card Product Reference Guide July 2000...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document.

  • Page 3: About This Document

    About This Document Reference Documents This Reference Guide refers to the following documents: Part Number Document Title A28551-01 ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011Access Point Product Reference Guide A28553-01 ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011LAN Utilities User Guide A28557-01 ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011Site Survey...
  • Page 4 Indicates tips or special requirements. Indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data loss. Indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that only Intel-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Installing the PC Card ........10 Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver ........13 ® 4.1 Installing the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Driver in Windows 95 ........13 ® 4.2 Installing the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Driver in Windows 98 ........15 ®...
  • Page 6 C.2.2 Windows NT Errors ......C-5 C.3 Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips.... C-7 Appendix D Customer Support ........D-1 D.1 Intel Automated Customer Support ....D-1 D.2 Software License Agreement ......D-3 D.3 Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty .... D-5 Appendix E Regulatory Compliance ........E-1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ® The Intel Wireless LAN PC Card is a direct-sequence ® (DS) product. The Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN is a spread spectrum network operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. Spread spectrum communication provides a high-capacity network within large or small ®...
  • Page 8 Introduction Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 9: About The Intel Pro/Wireless 2011 Lan Adapter

    ® About the Intel Chapter 2 PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter ® The Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter allows PC Card equipped host systems to configure, connect to and establish a wireless network. Features Include: • Low-power operation for battery-powered devices with PC Card slots •...

  • Page 10: Mu Mode

    About the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter MU Mode In the Mobile Unit (MU) mode, the WLAN adapter connects to an access point (AP) or another WLAN installed system. MU mode allows the device to roam freely between AP cells in the network. MUs appear as network nodes to other devices.

  • Page 11: Mobile Ip

    About the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter Mobile IP ® The Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter supports Mobile IP (roaming across routers) when properly configured to support Mobile IP . The Mobile IP feature allows Wireless LAN devices to roam across routers.

  • Page 12: Power Management

    (shortest sleep interval), while PSP performance index 5 provides efficient power consumption (longest sleep interval). Use the Intel Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) or the Intel WLAN Monitor utility to manually set the PSP performance index. Card and Socket Services ®...

  • Page 13: Intel ® Pro/Wireless 2011 Lan Adapter Led Descriptions

    About the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter LED Descriptions The WLAN adapter LED illuminates during connection or data transfer to indicate the functional status of the adapter. Status Function WLAN adapter radio is disabled...
  • Page 14 About the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

    Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter • installation CD and utilities. Verify the model indicated on the card and packaging before use. Contact the Intel Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Installing The Pc Card

    Hardware Installation Installing the PC Card ® The Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card installation requires: • a computer with a Type II PC Card slot • a CDROM drive • an available interrupt (IRQ) • an available I/O port address ®...
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation Align the card properly when inserting. Insert the card firmly without forcing. Forcing the card into the slot can damage the device or the card. FCC RF exposure requirements state the PC Card antenna should be positioned so it is at least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the user.
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Installing And Configuring The Windows 95/98 Driver

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit WLAN adapter settings. ® Intel recommends updating the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter to the latest firmware. After the driver and Wireless LAN Utilities have been installed, use the WLAN Update utility to update the firmware in Windows 95.

  • Page 20: Intel ® Pro/Wireless

    Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver ® To install the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN driver for the first time in Windows 95: 1. Install the Intel WLAN adapter as described in Chapter 3. 2. Power up the system. ® 3. Insert the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Windows driver installation CD.

  • Page 21: Installing The Intel ® Pro/Wireless 2011 Lan Driver In Windows 98

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit WLAN adapter settings. Intel recommends updating the WLAN adapter to the latest firmware. After the driver and Wireless LAN Utilities have been installed, use the WLAN Update utility to update the firmware in Windows 98.
  • Page 22 9. Click Finish. 10. When prompted, restart the computer. 11. Proceed to 4.3 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter Configuration for Windows 95/98 on page Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 23: Intel ® Pro/Wireless 2011

    Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver ® Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter Configuration for Windows 95/98 ® To configure the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter in Windows 95/98: 1. Click Start, select Settings Control Panel. ® 2. Select the...
  • Page 24 Installing and Configuring the Windows 95/98 Driver Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5 Installing And Configuring The Windows Nt Driver

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit WLAN adapter settings. Intel recommends updating the WLAN adapter to the latest firmware. After the driver and Wireless LAN Utilities have been installed, use the WLAN Update utility to update the firmware in Windows NT.

  • Page 26: New Intel ® Pro/Wireless 2011 Lan

    To install the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN driver for the first time in Windows NT: ® Verify there is no existing Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Windows NT driver in the system. If there is an existing driver, remove it and complete the instructions in this section.
  • Page 27 10. Click Close, and complete the installation instructions displayed by the Windows operating system. 11. Reboot the computer when prompted by Windows NT. 12. Proceed to 5.2 Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter Configuration for Windows NT on page 22. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 28: Intel ® Pro/Wireless 2011 Lan Adapter Configuration For Windows Nt

    Mobile Unit, Power, Mobile IP , Encryption WLAN Adapter tabs to view or adjust the adapter configuration settings. ® For information on using the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN NCPA utility to configure adapter properties, refer to Appendix A. 6. Click...

  • Page 29: Chapter 6 Installing And Configuring The Driver In Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 ® The Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Windows driver ships with the Intel Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility on a CDROM. Use NCPA to view and edit WLAN adapter settings. Intel recommends updating the WLAN adapter to the latest firmware.
  • Page 30 Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 ® To install the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN driver for the first time in Windows 2000: 1. Install the WLAN adapter as described in Chapter 3. 2. Power up the system. ®...
  • Page 31 10. Click Finish. 11. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect. 12. Proceed to 6.1 Configuring the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Adapter for Windows 2000 on page 26. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Configuring The Intel ® Pro/Wireless

    Hardware tab. 3. Click on the Device Manager button. 4. Double-click on Network Adapters. ® 5. Right-click on the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN WLAN adapter. 6. Select Properties. Intel PC Card Properties dialog box displays. ® 7. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN tab.
  • Page 33 9. Click Close to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the NCPA utility. Select Cancel to use the default values. 10. Restart the computer when prompted by the Windows operating system. Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 34 Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows 2000 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: Verifying The Firmware Version

    Verifying the Firmware Chapter 7 Version ® Verify the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter firmware is the most recent version to ensure optimal functionality. In Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 and 2000, WLAN adapters use the Wireless LAN Monitor utility to view driver and firmware revision data.
  • Page 36 Verifying the Firmware Version Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 37: Appendix A Network Control Panel Applet (Ncpa

    NCPA supports Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 and 2000. The Intel Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) utility comes bundled with the Intel ® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN Windows device driver on a CDROM. Use NCPA to configure the adapter. Complete the driver installation...

  • Page 38: Using Ncpa

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2 Using NCPA NCPA allows users to view and edit Intel ® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter settings. Access NCPA through the Windows Network Control Panel. When NCPA is installed, the applet displays an Easy Setup window allowing users to set the 802.11 ESSID.
  • Page 39 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) Use the WLAN Adapter property page to create a NCPA Advanced property pages password dialog box. The password dialog box displays when the user clicks Advanced button on the Easy Setup window. When enabled, users cannot access the Advanced property pages without entering the correct password.

  • Page 40: Mobile Unit Property Page

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.1 Mobile Unit Property Page Use the Mobile Unit property page to configure the adapter operating mode and ESSID. Use the Operating Mode pull-down menu to select one of the following operating modes for the adapter: ESS (802.11 Station) - Select ESS (802.11 Station)
  • Page 41 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) IBSS (802.11 Ad Hoc) - Select IBSS (802.11 Ad Hoc) enable MUs to form their own local network where MUs communicate peer-to-peer without access points. Use IBSS to create networks where needed within established cells. In IBSS, MUs take turns generating beacons and handling probe responses.

  • Page 42: Power Property Page

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.2 Power Property Page Use the Power property page to control adapter power consumption in the ESS and IBSS operating modes. The adapter has two power consumption modes, Continuous Access Mode (CAM) and Power Save Poll (PSP) mode.

  • Page 43: Mobile Ip Property Page

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.3 Mobile IP Property Page Use the Mobile IP property page to configure the adapter to support the roaming across routers function. Mobile IP enables an MU to communicate with other hosts using only its home IP address after changing its point-of-attachment to the internet/intranet.
  • Page 44 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) Use the Registration Timeout pull-down menu to select a timeout value. When the MU registers with a foreign subnet AP the registration is required to take place within the time specified. The default registration time is 60 seconds.

  • Page 45: Encryption Property Page

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.4 Encryption Property Page Use the Encryption property page for configuring WLAN adapter Encryption settings. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. The firmware supports Open System, 40-bit 128-bit...
  • Page 46 128-bit Encryption is subject to export restrictions. An access code is required if 128-bit Encryption is selected and an export restrictions dialog box displays. Contact Intel Automated Customer Support (http://support.intel.com) for information on acquiring an access code for 128-bit Encryption.
  • Page 47 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) If an access code is required, click the Access Code button to display the Enable 128-bit Encryption dialog box. Enter the access code in the three fields provided and click OK. Once the access code is entered, the Access Code button is no longer displayed on the Encryption property page and the access code is stored.

  • Page 48: Wlan Adapter Property Page

    Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A.2.5 WLAN Adapter Property Page Use the WLAN Adapter property page to configure hardware and radio settings. Use the Card Type pull-down menu to specify the type of adapter in the system. Interrupt Number, IO Port Address Memory Base Address fields are automatically updated.
  • Page 49 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) Password Protecting NCPA NCPA has a password protection feature that can be turned on and off from the WLAN Adapter property page. When the NCPA program is initially launched, the password is off (default). To create a password for the NCPA Advanced property pages: 1.
  • Page 50 Network Control Panel Applet (NCPA) A - 14 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B Wlan Adapter Specifications

    Appendix B WLAN Adapter Specifications PC Card Physical Dimensions 3.3 inches x 2.1 in. x 0.2 inches (less antenna) (85 mm x 54 mm x 5 mm) Weight 1.6 oz (45.36 g) (with antenna) Operating temperature 32 to 130 F (20 to 70 C) Humidity 95% maximum non condensing Cargo/Packaged...
  • Page 52 WLAN Adapter Specifications Radio Frequency Range country dependent. Typically 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz Radio Data Rate 11 Mbps - Optional 5.5 Mbps - Optional 2 Mbps - Optional 1 Mbps - Required Range open environment over 100 ft (at 11 Mbps). Typical office or retail environment 30 - 50 ft (at 11 Mbps).

  • Page 53: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    C.1 Windows 95/98 Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 95/98 and LAN analyzers (FTP Software NETXRAY, Novell LAN analyzer) to diagnose problems. Some common problems exhibited when the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter has not been properly installed include: ® •...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting ® • Degraded performance from the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter. – Verify a secure antenna connection on the PC Card. – Verify two antennas remain attached to the PC Card if Diversity is selected. • Network drive mappings disappear when the laptop suspends or the adapter is removed then reinserted.

  • Page 55: Windows Nt 4.0 Troubleshooting

    Use NCPA to modify ESSID. ® – Verify the Mandatory BSSID setting of the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter is set to 0 or matches the BSSID of the access point. Use NCPA to modify the Mandatory BSSID.

  • Page 56: Useful Tool For Windows Nt Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ® • A degraded performance from the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter is detected. – Verify a secure antenna connection on the PC Card. – Verify two antennas remain attached to the PC Card when Diversity is selected. •...

  • Page 57: Windows Nt Errors

    WLA11ND4: Has determined that the adapter is not functioning properly. ® • The driver could not initialize the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card. Possible problems include: – The PC Card firmware could be corrupted. Use WLAN Update to verify the firmware status.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting ® – Verify that the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card is firmly seated. WLA11ND4: Could not connect to the interrupt number supplied. • The driver could not claim the configured interrupt. – The configured interrupt number could be in use by another adapter.

  • Page 59: Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips

    Verify the adapter ESSID matches the ESSID of the access point. Refer to the Configuration section of this document for details. ® • Degraded performance from the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN adapter is detected. – Verify a secure antenna connection on the PC Card.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix D Customer Support

    For more information about installing drivers or troubleshooting other topics, see the online User Guide. To view the guide, insert the Intel CD in your drive and wait for the Autorun to display. Click the User Guide button to view the guide. Note that a web browser is required to view the guide.

  • Page 62: Software License Agreement

    Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, download document 9089 from one of the automated services.
  • Page 63 "license.txt" file or other text or file. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its suppliers. The Software is copyrighted and protected by the laws of the United States and other countries, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 64 Customer Support LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEL OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOST INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 65: Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

    If the adapter product is found to be defective, Intel, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below, or refund your purchase price provided that you...
  • Page 66 Intel Adapter Money-back Guarantee (North America Only) Intel wants you to be completely satisfied with the Intel adapter product that you have purchased. Any time within ninety (90) days of purchase, you may return your Intel adapter to the original place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price from your dealer.
  • Page 67 Licensee or Sublicensees, and such use is entirely at the user’s risk. Licensee agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Intel harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the adapter product in such applications by Licensee or Sublicensees.
  • Page 68 Customer Support Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 69: Appendix E Regulatory Compliance

    To comply with U.S. and international regulatory requirements, the following information has been included. The document applies to the complete line of Intel products. Some of the labels shown, and statements applicable to other devices might not apply to all products.
  • Page 70 Regulatory Compliance However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 71 EN 60 825-1 (EN 60 825) - Safety of Devices Containing Lasers RF Devices Intel RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Intel’s RF devices are type approved and do not require...
  • Page 72 Regulatory Compliance Telephone Devices (Modems) United States If this product contains an internal modem it is compliant with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations and there will be a label on the product showing the FCC ID Number and the REN, Ringer Equivalence Number.
  • Page 73 Regulatory Compliance telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
  • Page 74 Regulatory Compliance The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to the telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination of a loop may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all devices not exceed 100.
  • Page 75 100. L'indice de charge se trouve sur le produit. Laser Devices Intel products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, Subchapter J and IEC825/EN 60 825 (or IEC825-1/EN 60 825-1, depending on the date of manufacture).
  • Page 76 Regulatory Compliance Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible or invisible laser light exposure.

  • Page 77: Index

    Index Numerics 11 Mbps Operation 4 data rate 4 NCPA A-1 11 Mbps association 4 WLAN property page A-12 11 Mbps operation 4 CAM 6 NCPA A-1 access point PSP 6 WLAN property page A-12 11 Mbps operation 4 direct-sequence 2.4 and 2.5 GHz 1 data rate 4 CAM 6...
  • Page 78 Intel 17, 22 Intel Web site 13, 15, 19, 23 FCC requirements 11 Features 3 firmware 29 LED 7 update 29 verification 29 Windows 2000 23 Mobile IP (Internet Protocol) Windows 95 13 Mobile IP property page A-7 Windows 98 15...
  • Page 79 Mobile IP 5 MU mode 4 NCPA power management 6 802.11 ESSID A-2 PSP 6 Encryption property page A-9 Windows 2000 23 installing A-1 Windows 95 13 Mobile IP property page A-7 Windows 98 15 Mobile Unit properties A-4 Windows NT 19 password A-13 power management Power property page A-6...
  • Page 80 Windows 95 C-1 Configuring 23 Windows NT 4.0 C-3 Installing 23 Windows NT Errors C-5 Windows 95 configuration 17 driver installation 13 Using NCPA A-2 Windows 98 utilities configuration 17 NCPA A-1 Windows NT WLAN Update 13, 29 configuration 22, 26 driver installation 19, 23 wireless LAN local area network) Windows 13, 15, 19, 23...
  • Page 81 Wireless LAN Adapter Product Reference Guide Index-5...

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