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Page 1: User Manual
Networking & Communication Wireless PCMCIA Card WL-3552 User Manual... - Page 2 WL-3552 User’s Manual Copyright 2002 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this Copyright publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
- Page 3 WL-3552 User’s Manual Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. FCC Caution To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
WL-3552 User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................1 1.1 Features ....................1 1.2 Applications ....................1 1.2.1 Infrastructure..................1 1.2.2 Ad-Hoc.....................2 1.3 Specification ...................3 1.4 Package Contents ..................4 1.5 Minimum System Requirements.............4 1.6 Safety Precaution ...................5 Chapter 2 Installation Procedure..............6 2.1 Windows 98/ME/2000 Installation ............6 2.2 Windows XP Installation ...............10... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Multipoint with Access Point). It operates in 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band in the home or office environment. WL-3552 provided with a built-in dipole antenna and is connected to PC PCMCIA slot. Thus, it is capable of being placed practically anywhere on or around your computer to get better signal quality and longer connection distance. -
Page 6: Ad-Hoc
BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the WL-3552 used in the BSS. Check your WL-3552 for its BSS ID or use the Site Survey function on Configuration Utility program to determine the BSS ID. -
Page 7: Specification
WL-3552 User’s Manual WL-3552 offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these: 1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation. 2. Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to employ. -
Page 8: Package Contents
WL-3552 User’s Manual Operating Frequency / Channel 2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, Canada) / 11 Channels 2.412~2.4835GHz (Japan, TELEC) / 14 Channels 2.412~2.472GHz (Euro ETSI) / 13 Channels RF Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) RF Output Power 19dBm Sensitivity -83dBm (@ PER<8%) -
Page 9: Safety Precaution
PCMCIA Type or Type slot in case of Notebook. Note: This PCMCIA card support only +3.3V operating voltage. Before plug WL-3552 into your PCMCIA slot, please ensure it is not work with +5V operation voltage only. 1.6 Safety Precaution Only use the accessories and connection cables attached with the device package. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
STEP I : Driver and Software Installation Insert Drivers and User’s manual CD to your CD drive (suppose D:\). Run “setup.exe” under “D:\Utility\WL-3552\” directory, or click the “Start” button and choose “Run”. In the box appears, enter “D:\Utility\WL-3552\ setup.exe” (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). - Page 11 WL-3552 User’s Manual Press “Yes” for agrees the License Agreement. You can click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder that you want to install the utility. Or you can keep the default setting and click ”Next” to continue.
- Page 12 WL-3552 User’s Manual You can change the Program Folder name as you wish or use the default name to continue. Please click “Next” for next step. You can check your install settings in this dialog box. After ensure, please press ”Next”.
- Page 13 WL-3552 User’s Manual Installation will start copy driver and utility to your OS. After finish driver and utility installation. Please restart your Notebook.
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Page 14: Windows Xp Installation
Note: Insert the Wireless PCMCIA Card into the your PC or laptop before the installation. A. Power on the notebook and allow Window XP to load fully. Then insert the WL-3552 to your notebook. The system will automatic detect the new hardware and prompt you to run... - Page 15 B. Put Drivers and User’s Manual CD into your CD-ROM and give the path to the executable folder “Win XP” under the “ Driver -> WL-3552 ” folder. The following InstallShield Wizard box will show up to guide you how to install properly then click “Next”.
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Page 16: Windows Nt 4.0 Installation
“Advanced” for further configuration. If you can’t see your APs in this screen, please click “Advanced” to change WL-3552 working rate from “Fix 11Mbps” to “Auto”. That can let you easier to find out all the APs and connect to. - Page 17 WL-3552 User’s Manual Note: In order to be able to install the WL-3552 on to your PC running under Window NT 4.0, you will need to log on as “Administrator”. Also you will need to have NT Service Pack 4 or above installed.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 Configuration Utility
WL-3552 User’s Manual Chapter 3 Configuration Utility This chapter describe the utility of the WL-3552, be noted, Windows XP are with built-in IEEE802.11b interface utility. If the PC runs Windows XP, please direct run the utility from Windows XP. However, the following information may also help you to know more. - Page 19 WL-3552 User’s Manual Operation mode: Shows the following network modes: Infrastructure -- This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11b Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point. Ad-Hoc -- This mode indicates the 802.11b peer-to-peer operation. All communication is done from client to client without the use of an Access Point.
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Page 20: Statistics
WL-3552 User’s Manual 3.2 “Statistics” Shows the total amounts of packets been received or transmitted by the adapter. Data Field: Shows the total amounts of data packets had been successful/unsuccessful transmitted or received by the adapter.. Management Field: Shows the total amounts of management packets had been successful/unsuccessful transmitted or received by the adapter. -
Page 21: Encryption
WL-3552 User’s Manual WL-3552 will connect to the selected device automatically. 3.4 “Encryption” Additional security can be achieved by using the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the keys entered from this panel. -
Page 22: Version
WL-3552 User’s Manual There are Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, and RTS/CTS Threshold setting under this mode. Preamble Type (Short/Long) : Preamble is the first Suffield of PPDU, which is the appropriate frame format for transmission to PHY (Physical layer). There are two options, Short Preamble and Long Preamble. -
Page 23: Appendix
WL-3552 User’s Manual Appendix This section provides some concepts of wireless LAN. What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to communicate. - Page 24 WL-3552 User’s Manual Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN series offer the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and Access Control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs.
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