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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Low Power Wireless LAN Card...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS CE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000 INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP CONFIGURE AND CONNECT TO WLAN WLAN Tools: Create a WLAN Profile WLAN Tools: Connect to Your WLAN Profile PPC 2003: Use Microsoft’s Connection Manager WINDOWS XP: Use Microsoft’s WZC Support Resources Safety and Usage Tips...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WEP keys. The card is also compatible with 802.1x networks with EAP- TLS or PEAP, so you can connect securely and avoid eavesdropping. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card can be used in two operating modes. In Infrastructure mode (default), the adapter transmits and receives data with an associated access point (AP) or an infrastructure of networked APs.
  • Page 4 Cert Enroll, but no WLAN Tools at this time. Windows XP users: You have two software options. • For a user interface like that of Socket WLAN Tools for Windows CE, install WLAN Tools for Windows 2000/XP. However, WLAN Tools for Windows 2000/XP do NOT support 802.1x.
  • Page 5 Guide on the installation CD. The User’s Guide includes information on advanced features, WEP encryption, Cert Enroll, and connecting to 802.1x networks. To use the WLAN card with a Pocket PC 2000/HPC 2000, obtain version 124B of Socket’s software: www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp. About the Link Indicator Link...

  • Page 6: Installation For Windows Ce

    STEP 4: Insert the card. After installing the card, see the “Configure and Connect to WLANs” section later in this Quick Start Guide to learn how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools software to create a profile and connect to a WLAN.
  • Page 7 STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg STEP 2: Prepare Network Information Before you can connect to a WLAN, you need to find out what settings it uses.
  • Page 8 1. Make an active connection between your device and a host PC. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD. 3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 9 Make sure you have soft reset your device after software installation before you insert the card. Press the reset button. Pocket PC 2003: Do not soft reset the device when a Socket card is inserted, or errors may occur in application(s) using the card. If errors occur, remove the card and soft reset the device.
  • Page 10 Whenever the WLAN card is inserted into your Pocket PC, the following icons will appear: • Socket status icon: Visible only from the Today screen, the card icon varies to indicate network status; the column indicates signal strength. • Signal strength icon: Visible from the top of every screen, shows signal strength.

  • Page 11: Installation For Windows 2000

    STEP 5: Complete the new hardware wizard. After installing the card, see the “Configure and Connect to WLANs” section later in this Quick Start Guide to learn how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools software to create a profile and connect to a WLAN.
  • Page 12 STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg STEP 2: Prepare Network Information Before you can connect to a WLAN, you need to find out what settings it uses.
  • Page 13 STEP 3: Install the Software 1. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. The Setup Center will start. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows 2000.
  • Page 14 4. The wizard will search for and install the driver. In the last screen, click Finish. 5. Wait for the Socket status icon to appear in the task tray. It may take approximately 30 seconds. Do not click on any other icons or messages that may appear.
  • Page 15 About the Socket Status Icon After you install the card driver, whenever the card is inserted into your computer, the Socket status icon will appear. The card icon varies to indicate network status; the column indicates signal strength. Signal strength column —...

  • Page 16: Installation For Windows Xp

    OPTIONAL: Enable Socket WLAN Tools. After installing the card, see the “Configure and Connect to WLANs” section later in this Quick Start Guide to learn how to use either Socket’s WLAN Tools software or Microsoft’s Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service to configure and connect to your WLAN.
  • Page 17 STEP 1: Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg STEP 2: Prepare Network Information Before you can connect to a WLAN, you need to find out what settings it uses.
  • Page 18 STEP 3: Install the Software 1. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. The Setup Center will start. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows XP.
  • Page 19 STEP 5: Complete the New Hardware Wizard 1. The first time you insert the card into your notebook computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically launch. Make sure that the installation CD is still inside your computer. 2. In the welcome screen, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
  • Page 20 Warning! Do not click on the wrong icon or bubble! • If you want to use Socket’s WLAN Tools, you must enable the software. Do not click on any icons or bubbles that appear. Proceed to OPTIONAL: Enable Socket WLAN Tools.
  • Page 21 About the Socket Status Icon After Socket’s WLAN Tools is installed, the Socket status icon will appear whenever the card is inserted into your computer. The card icon varies to indicate network status; the column indicates signal strength.

  • Page 22: Configure And Connect To Wlan

    CONFIGURE AND CONNECT TO WLAN This section covers how to use your software to configure your WLAN network settings and connect to your WLAN. This section includes the following: • WLAN Tools: Create a WLAN Profile • WLAN Tools: Connect to Your WLAN Profile •...

  • Page 23: Wlan Tools: Create A Wlan Profile

    WLAN Tools: Create a WLAN Profile This section shows how to use Socket’s WLAN Tools to create a WLAN profile. Pocket PC 2002 screens are shown. Windows 2000/XP screens will be functionally equivalent except where otherwise noted; wherever the instructions say “tap,” please substitute with “click.”...
  • Page 24 The blue key indicates a secure network. The bars indicate signal strength. Socket recommends connecting only to networks with at least 3 yellow or green bars. 3. Select the WLAN network that you wish to connect to, then tap...
  • Page 25 4. After you tap Connect, the Mode screen will appear. Profile Name: Enter a name for your WLAN profile. 802.11 ESSID: Enter the ESSID. Operating Mode: Select Infrastructure. Country: Select your country. Note: WLAN Tools will save the settings you enter in these screens in a profile created specifically for your WLAN network.
  • Page 26 6. If you select 40-bit WEP Key or 128-bit WEP Key, you will need to enter hexadecimal (hex) encryption key(s) provided by your network administrator. Enter a key by spreading the digits between the fields. Important! Socket’s WLAN card only uses hexadecimal keys. Use Appendix C of User’s Guide to change ASCII/decimal to hexadecimal. Example:...
  • Page 27 Static — Select this to manually enter any necessary IP addresses in the fields that appear. 8. Tap on the Power tab to adjust any power settings. Socket recommends keeping the default settings for optimum performance. 9. Tap Ok. Your settings will be saved in a new profile for your WLAN network.

  • Page 28: Wlan Tools: Connect To Your Wlan Profile

    WLAN Tools: Connect to Your WLAN Profile 1. After you tap Ok to save your WLAN profile, a list of WLAN profiles will appear, including the new one you just created. Select your profile, and tap Connect. Signal strength icon for Pocket PCs only.

  • Page 29: Ppc 2003: Use Microsoft's Connection Manager

    PPC 2003: Use Microsoft’s Connection Manager Microsoft’s Connection Manager for Pocket PC 2003 supports WLAN, including 802.1x. For more information on the Connection Manager, please refer to your Pocket PC 2003 documentation. For help, tap Start | Help. 1. After the card driver is installed, when you insert the card, your device will automatically start searching for available WLANs.
  • Page 30 4. In the next screen, tap on the Authentication tab. Enter the following: o Data encryption (WEP Enabled): Check if your network uses 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption. o Network Authentication (Shared mode): Uncheck!! Feature not supported. o Enter other settings as appropriate for your network. Tap ok. Uncheck. Not supported by Socket.
  • Page 31 5. Tap and hold your stylus on your network in the list. In the pop-up menu, tap Connect. 6. Your device will try to connect to the selected WLAN. When you have connected, the Wireless networks list will report your WLAN as Connected.

  • Page 32: Windows Xp: Use Microsoft's Wzc

    Windows XP with Service Pack 1 supports 802.1x. For more information on WZC, refer to Windows XP documentation. Note: You cannot use WZC if you enabled Socket WLAN Tools on your system. To use WZC again, you must uninstall Socket WLAN Tools (which will also remove the card drivers), then run the Found New Hardware Wizard again to reinstall the Socket card drivers.
  • Page 33 8. A list of available networks will appear. Select your network, and click Connect. The screen varies depending which security protocol your network uses. If the Connect button is disabled, you may need to enter network settings or select certain options before you can click on it.

  • Page 34: Support Resources

    This is the fastest way to obtain technical support. Users’ Forum If you would like to discuss the Low Power Wireless LAN Card with other users, visit Socket’s users’ forum at: www.socketforum.com Important! Socket does NOT provide technical support via the Users’...

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Low Power Wireless LAN Card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metal surrounding your Low Power Wireless LAN Card.

  • Page 36: Limited Software Warranty

    90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned...
  • Page 37 SOFTWARE, even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

  • Page 38: Regulatory Compliance

    License shall continue in full force and effect. Regulatory Compliance The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required.
  • Page 39 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
  • Page 40 IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements. • EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment. © Socket Communications, Inc. June 2003 Printed in U.S.A.

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