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- Page 1 SysKonnect SK-54C1 User Manual Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter...
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Page 3: User Manual
SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter User Manual (v1.00 / 29 July, 2005) Visit our web site: http://www.syskonnect.com SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... - Page 4 Copyright © SysKonnect GmbH, 2005. All rights reserved. This manual refers to the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of their appropriate owners. Please send your comments on this documentation to: SysKonnect GmbH ®...
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Page 5: Conventions
Field names • List box names Examples: The “Create NDPS Manager Object” window is displayed. Type a name in the field “NDPS Manager Name”. The list “Network” is displayed, containing all installed net- work components. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... - Page 6 Terminal input to be entered by the user • Terminal output issued by the system Examples: Enter sk98diag. If the test was successful, the message passed is issued. Underline Underline is used to identify hyperlinks. Example: Visit our web site: http://www.syskonnect.com.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Site Survey Tab Networks Filter Site Survey List Filter Button Refresh Button Statistics Tab Signal Strength Transmit Section Receive Section Advanced Tab Marvell Wireless Card Protocol Miscellaneous Admin Tab Import Profiles Export Profiles About Tab SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... - Page 8 Table of Contents 4 Odyssey Client Features Installation 5 Features Wireless Modes Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode 6 Troubleshooting Removing incomplete Installations Adapter installed, Marvell Configuration Utility not found Adapter does not appear in the Marvell Configuration Utility Uninstalling earlier Versions of the Marvell Configuration Utility Disabling Windows Configuration Feature Network Status from Windows Tray Icon inconsistent in Windows XP 7 Important Information...
- Page 9 Figure 36: WPA Radius Configuration for WPA 802.1 PEAP Figure 37: Protocol Tab Figure 38: Site Survey Tab Figure 39: Site Survey List Figure 40: Advanced Filter Figure 41: Statistics Tab Figure 42: Signal Strength Section SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter...
- Page 10 Table of Figures Figure 43: Transmit Section Figure 44: Receive Section Figure 45: Advanced Tab Figure 46: Advanced – Protocol Section Figure 47: Advanced – Miscellaneous Section Figure 48: Admin Tab Figure 49: About Tab Figure 50: Setup Screen for Marvell Client Configuration Manager and Odyssey Client Manager Figure 51: Odyssey Client –...
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions To protect yourself from injuries and avoid damage of the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter, always observe the following safety instructions. Avoiding Injuries Electrical current! Electrical current from power, phone, and communications cables can be hazardous. Never touch any electrical elements with bare hands. -
Page 12: Avoiding Damage
Electrostatic discharge! Electrostatic discharge may damage or destroy the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. To avoid damaging the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter observe the fol- lowing: • Never use force when working with the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. -
Page 13: Introduction
This manual explains how to install the following hardware and software on a Microsoft Win- dows based computer with a cardbus adapter slot: • SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter • SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter Driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 • Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility •... - Page 14 1 Introduction...
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Page 15: Driver Installation
2 Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the SysKonnect Windows drivers on a Windows based (XP or 2000) PC computer. The Windows XP or Windows 2000 adapter driver provides the interface between the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter and the computer. -
Page 16: Figure 2: Windows Xp - Search And Installation Options
2 Driver Installation Select the radio button Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click N In the same window, the menu “Please choose your search and installation options” is displayed. Figure 2. Windows XP – Search and Installation Options Select the radio button Search for the best driver in these locations. -
Page 17: Installing The Windows 2000 Driver
To install the Windows 2000 driver, proceed as follows: After you have installed the adapter in your computer, boot Windows 2000. Windows detects the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter during the boot operation automati- cally. If the computer does not find the new hardware, go to chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”... -
Page 18: Figure 4: Windows 2000 - Install Hardware Device Drivers
2 Driver Installation Figure 4. Windows 2000 – Install Hardware Device Drivers Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Click N The menu “Locate Driver Files” is displayed. Figure 5. Windows 2000 – Locate Driver Files... -
Page 19: Figure 6: Windows 2000 - Search For Driver Files
The menu “Driver Files Search Results” is displayed. Figure 7. Windows 2000 – Driver Files Search Results Click N In case the driver does not have a Microsoft Digital Signature yet, the window “Digital Signature Not Found” is displayed. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 20: Figure 8: Windows 2000 - Digital Signature Not Found
2 Driver Installation Figure 8. Windows 2000 – Digital Signature Not Found 10. To continue the installation, click The menu “Hardware Install” is displayed indicating that installation is in progress. This process may take a few minutes. The window “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed. 11. -
Page 21: Marvell Configuration Utility
3 Marvell Configuration Utility The Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility is a Microsoft Windows application that allows configuration and management of the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. The Marvell Con- figuration Utility sets up profiles and performs other wireless network management tasks. -
Page 22: Figure 10: Configuration Utility - Installshield Wizard
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Figure 10. Configuration Utility – InstallShield Wizard Click N In the same window, the menu “License Agreement” is displayed. Figure 11. License Agreement Select I accept the terms in the license agreement. -
Page 23: Figure 12: Customer Information
If in the Setup menu both checkboxes (for the Marvell Configuration Utility and the Odys- sey Client) have been activated, the installation program for the Odyssey Client launches automatically. (For further details, see chapter 4 “Odyssey Client” on page 49.) SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 24: Uninstalling The Marvell Configuration Utility
Configuring the Marvell Configuration Utility This section describes the functions of the Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility for the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. Windows XP Users For Windows XP, use either the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility or the Marvell Config- uration Utility to configure the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. -
Page 25: Running The Marvell Configuration Utility
> M (TM) 802.11 > M ROGRAMS ARVELL IBERTAS LIENT ARVELL IBERTAS LIENT ONFIGURATION ANAGER from the desktop, double-click the M ARVELL IBERTAS LIENT ONFIGURATION ANAGER icon. Figure 15. Marvell Libertas Client Configuration Manager Icon SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 26: Tray Status Icons
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Tray Status Icons Different icons in the system tray indicate the status of the wireless connection: Adapter Unplugged (red with “X” mark) Not Connected (red) Connected (green) Figure 16. Tray Status Icons Configuration Utility Window The “Configuration Utility” window displays the following tabs: •... -
Page 27: Network Status Tab
Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a pro- file from the pulldown list. Figure 18. Select Profile Section Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the Profile Manager. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 28: Link Information
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Link Information The “Link Information” section contains the current information about the wireless connection. Figure 19. Link Information Section • “Status” – the status of the wireless network connection: • Card Unplugged – adapter plugged in, but not recognized. See chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”... -
Page 29: Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator
Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red area indicates a bad connec- tion. A signal in the green area indicates a good connection. The wireless mode indicator shows the data rates the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter oper- ates. There are two modes: 802.11b and 802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b). -
Page 30: Actual Throughput Performance
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Actual Throughput Performance This section of the N tab displays the Current Transmit (Tx) Rate and the Cur- ETWORK TATUS rent Receive (Rx) Rate of the channel being monitored. Figure 22. Throughput Section These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN protocol overhead). Radio On/Off Box Clicking the Radio Off checkbox turns the radio off. -
Page 31: Profile Manager Tab
– saves changes made to a selected profile. Profile Setting The profile settings are used to display information about the profile selected in the Profile list window. The information is divided into three tabs: N , and P ETWORK ECURITY ROTOCOL SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 32: Network Info Tab
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Network Info Tab The Profile Manager initially displays the N tab. ETWORK Figure 26. Network Info Tab The N tab contains the following fields: ETWORK • “Profile Name” – the profile selected. • “Network SSID” – the network SSID label. •... -
Page 33: Figure 27: Security Tab - Authentication Mode
, and W . To connect to an access point through the radius server, the user can select either W 802.1 or W 802.1 the Authentication mode. Figure 28. Security Tab – WEP Settings SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 34: Figure 29: Configure Wep Key
3 Marvell Configuration Utility • “Encryption Method” – options are T , or S , depending on the ECURITY Authentication mode. • “WEP Key Setting” – if WEP encryption method is selected, the WEP keys can be config- ured (see figure 28 “Security Tab – WEP Settings”). Configure WEP Keys Clicking the C WEP K... -
Page 35: Figure 30: Security Tab - Tkip Encryption
In Infrastructure mode, the user can use two different authentication modes to connect to an access point through the radius server: WPA 802.1x EAP/TLS or WPA 802.1x PEAP. Figure 31. Security Tab – WPA (802.1x EAP/TLS) SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 36: Figure 32: Wpa Radius Configuration
3 Marvell Configuration Utility To use WPA 802.1x EAP/TLS, proceed as follows: In the field “Authentication Mode”, select 802.1 In the field “Encryption Method”, select TKIP or WEP. From the pulldown menu under “802.1x Authentication Protocol” select EAP/TLS (U ERTIFICATE Click the C WPA R button to configure the security settings for WPA EAP/... -
Page 37: Figure 34: Wpa Radius Configuration With Selected Certificate
In the field “Encryption Method”, select TKIP or WEP. From the pulldown menu under “802.1x Authentication Protocol” select P ROTECTED (PEAP). Click on the C WPA R button to configure security settings. ONFIGURE ADIUS The window “WPA Radius Configuration” is displayed. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 38: Protocol
. This option takes effect only when attaching to an 802.11b network. • “Transmit Rate” – The range of the data rate depends on the type of access point that the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter is connected to. The default setting is A... -
Page 39: Site Survey Tab
Display 802.11g Access Points – If this checkbox is activated, all 802.11g access points within range are displayed. • Display 802.11b Access Points – If this checkbox is activated, all 802.11b access points within range are displayed. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 40: Site Survey List
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Site Survey List This window reports information on the Ad-hoc or access point (AP) stations detected. 802.11b Project2 AP Icon 802.11g AP Icon Circle means connected Ad-hoc Network Figure 39. Site Survey List The list provides the following columns: •... -
Page 41: Filter Button
One or several specific channels or all channels can be selected and then be checked. Only the checked channels will be used in the site survey. Refresh Button Clicking the R button requests a survey of the wireless networks in the area. EFRESH SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 42: Statistics Tab
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Statistics Tab Clicking the S tab displays the statistics of the current connect session. TATISTICS Figure 41. Statistics Tab Signal Strength The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the adapter. Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red area indicates a bad connection. -
Page 43: Transmit Section
Figure 44. Receive Section • “Total Packet” – reports the total number of packets received. • “Unicast Packet” – reports the number of packets received by the adapter that were des- tined for a single network node. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 44: Advanced Tab
“Beacon Loss” – reports the number of missing beacons after association is established. Advanced Tab Clicking the A tab displays the window “Advanced”. This tab displays the advanced DVANCED parameters available. Figure 45. Advanced Tab Marvell Wireless Card This section shows the type of SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter installed. -
Page 45: Protocol
• “Transmit Rate” – the range of the data rate depends on the type of access point that the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter is connected to. The default setting is A • “Fragment Threshold” – sets the fragmentation threshold (i.e., the size that packets are fragmented into for transmission). -
Page 46: Admin Tab
3 Marvell Configuration Utility loss, auto-configuration tries to establish a connection according to the checked profiles in the Profile Manager. • Enable Auto Link – This checkbox allows the user to enable/disable the Auto Link fea- ture. • Boost Mode – This checkbox allows the user to enable the Boost Mode for performance enhancement. -
Page 47: About Tab
“About”. This tab contains the following infor- BOUT mation: the MAC address of the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter and region code assigned, the firmware version and NDIS driver version used on the system and the Marvell Configuration Utility version. - Page 48 3 Marvell Configuration Utility...
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Page 49: Odyssey Client
Figure 50. Setup Screen for Marvell Client Configuration Manager and Odyssey Client Manager Click I NSTALL The installation procedure starts automatically after the Marvell Configuration Utility installation is complete. The “InstallShield Wizard” is displayed. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 50: Figure 51: Odyssey Client - Installshield Wizard
4 Odyssey Client Figure 51. Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wizard Click N Accept the License Agreement. Click N In the same window, the menu “Customer Information” is displayed. -
Page 51: Figure 52: Odyssey Client - Customer Information
If using a licenced version, enter the licence number in the field “License Key”. Click N The menu “Setup Type“ is displayed. 10. Select Complete (default). 11. Click N 12. Click I NSTALL When the installation is complete, the window “InstallShield Wizard Completed” is dis- played. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... -
Page 52: Figure 53: Odyssey Client - Installshield Wizard Completed
4 Odyssey Client Figure 53. Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wizard Completed 13. Select Launch Odyssey Client Manager. 14. Click F INISH When the in stallation is finished, an icon symbolizing the Odyssey Client appears in the task bar: If you purchased the licensed version, see the documentation of the Odyssey Client Manager to learn about its functionality. -
Page 53: Features
5 Features The SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter is comprised of highly integrated Marvell 802.11g/b chipsets. The chipsets consist of a radio frequency (RF) transceiver and an integrated MAC/Baseband WLAN client System-on-Chip device. Marvell chipset solutions are compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/b standard and support point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access that seamlessly connect to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs. - Page 54 5 Features...
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Page 55: Troubleshooting
To guarantee installa- tion of the correct driver and the Marvell Configuration Utility software, insert the SysKonnect CD-ROM and complete the installation of the Marvell Configuration Utility before installing the adapter. -
Page 56: Adapter Does Not Appear In The Marvell Configuration Utility
Uninstalling earlier Versions of the Marvell Con- figuration Utility Previous versions of the Marvell Configuration Utility do not support the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. If there is a version of the Marvell Configuration Utility on your system that was installed for some other SysKonnect product, uninstall that version be- fore starting to install the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. -
Page 57: Network Status From Windows Tray Icon Inconsistent In Windows Xp
As long as the Marvell Configuration Utility is running, all association requests from the Zero Configuration Utility are blocked to avoid conflicts. To use the Zero Configuration Utility in- stead of the Marvell Configuration Utility, terminate the Marvell Configuration Utility. SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... - Page 58 6 Troubleshooting...
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Page 59: Important Information
Returning a Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter for Repair If you want to return a faulty product to SysKonnect, follow these steps: Contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail. North / South America, Pacific Rim... -
Page 60: Additional Documentation And Updates
Click the appropriate document. The PDF file is displayed. SysKonnect maintains a site on the World Wide Web where you can find the latest informa- tion on our product range and our customer support services. The latest software is also pro- vided on the SysKonnect web site. -
Page 61: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Model SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter Dimensions (WxDxH) 95 x 63 x 23 mm Power consumption @ max. 5.5 W External power adapter 5V DC LEDs Temperature range Operation: 0°C to + 40°C Storage: -10°C to + 70°C Shipping: -40°C to + 70°C... - Page 62 7 Important Information...
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Page 63: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Service Set ID. A 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS. TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter... - Page 64 8 Acronyms and Abbreviations Term Definition Transport Layer Security Transmit Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the 802.11b standard. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Security standard proposed by the Wi-Fi Alliance that uses additional algo- rithms to further enhance wireless connectivity. WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access-Preshared Key...
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Page 65: Appendix A. License And Warranty Information
Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect Inc. License and Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. -
Page 66: Europe
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or data, property loss or other financial loss), arising out of the use of or the inability to use this SysKonnect Inc. product, even if SysKonnect Inc. -
Page 67: Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechtenstein
SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited War- ranty and which is returned to SysKonnect with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. - Page 68 Weitere Beschränkungen Sie dürfen die Software oder Hardware weder vermieten noch verleihen, aber Sie dürfen die Rechte aus diesem SysKonnect Lizenz- und Kaufvertrag auf Dauer auf einen anderen übertragen, vorausgesetzt, dass Sie alle Kopien der Software und das gesamte schrift- liche Begleitmaterial übertragen und der Empfänger sich mit den Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages einverstanden erklärt.
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Page 69: Appendix B. Compliance Statements
Appendix B. Compliance Statements This section contains regulatory notices applicable to the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. FCC Compliance Information Statement – Class A NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig- ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 70 Appendix B. Compliance Statements...
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