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  • Page 1 FX-DS110-PCC FLEXLAN-DS110 Series PC Card User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Copyright 2001 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co., LTD. CONTEC Co., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document.

  • Page 3: Product Configuration

    WIRELESS LAN CARD FX-DS110-PCC User's Manual Disk User's Manual Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor or CONTEC group office where you purchased. FX-DS110-PCC...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright ................i Trademarks ................i Product Configuration ............. ii 1. Introduction ............. 1 Features.................1 Terminology/Abbreviations...........2 Limited One-Year Warranty.........3 How to Obtain Service..........3 Liability .................3 Handling Precautions...........4 Precautions for Use............4 Notes on Radio Interference.........5 Precautions Related to Electromagnetic Interference..............5 About the Manual ............6 2.
  • Page 5 4. Installation of a driver ..........21 Driver software ...............21 Installing for Windows Me ..........22 Installing for Windows 98..........23 Installing for Windows 95..........24 Installing for Windows 2000...........26 Installing for Windows NT ..........27 Uninstallation of hardware ........28 Uninstalling the driver in Windows Me/98/95 ..28 Uninstalling the driver in Windows 2000 ....28 Uninstalling the driver in Windows NT ....28 5.
  • Page 6 List of Figures Figure 2.1. Component Locations..........7 Figure 2.2. User unit..............11 Figure 2.3. Access point ............11 Figure 2.4. Micro access point..........12 Figure 3.1. Infrastructure Mode..........18 Figure 3.2. ADHOC Mode ............19 List of Tables Table 2.1. LED states during normal operation......8 Table 5.1.
  • Page 7 FX-DS110-PCC...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FLEXLAN-DS110series PC-Card FX-DS110-PCC. This product is a wireless LAN PC card that operates in the 2.4 GHz band using direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS). It complies with the IEEE 802.11B wireless LAN standard and can use 1 to 11 or 13 channels.

  • Page 9: Terminology/Abbreviations

    Introduction channels available increased to 11(FCC model) or 13(CE model). Using different channels for adjacent wireless networks prevents radio interference, thereby improving the throughputs of the network. Capable of inter-channel roaming PC Card (TYPE II) compliant interface Using an option of the PC-CARD(PC)H or either the FX-PCI-EXT2 or FX-PCI-WOL allows the FX-DS110-PCC to be connected to an ISA or PCI bus slot.

  • Page 10: Limited One-Year Warranty

    Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you purchased before returning any product. * No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number. Liability The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product.

  • Page 11: Handling Precautions

    Introduction Handling Precautions Take the following precautions when handling this product. - Before inserting this PC card, check the configuration of the PC card slot and make sure the card is oriented properly. Improper insertion may result in a bad connection or damage to the card or connector.

  • Page 12: Notes On Radio Interference

    Contact your local retailer or CONTEC if the product has trouble such as recurrent radio interference with mobile- identification local radio stations or specific low-power radio stations.

  • Page 13: About The Manual

    Introduction About the Manual This manual consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Overview Gives an overview of the FX-DS110-PCC. Chapter 3 Installation of a hardware Describes how to install the FX-DS110-PCC on your Chapter 4 Installation of a driver Describes the contents of the driver floppy disk for the FX-DS110-PCC and the procedures for installing the driver.

  • Page 14: Overview

    Overview 2. Overview The FX-DS110-PCC is the product to be plugged into a PC Card slot to construct a wireless network. This chapter provides an overview of this product. Component Locations WIRELESS LAN CARD PC-Card Interface LED Indicators Flat antenna Figure 2.1.

  • Page 15: Table 2.1. Led States During Normal Operation

    Overview LED Indicators The FX-DS110-PCC has two LEDs to indicate its operation status. The LEDs appear as follows when the PC Card is operating normally. Table 2.1. LED states during normal operation Position The contents of a display Color State Infrastructure (Standard ADHOC (Simple) Mode Brouter) Mode...

  • Page 16: List Of Options

    Overview List of Options Desktop PC adapter The desktop PC adapter allows the user unit (FX-DS110-PCC) to be used on a desktop PC. There are three types of desktop PC adapters available: PC-CARD(PC)H as the ISA bus adapter, FX-PCI-EXT2 as the PCI bus adapter, and FX-PCI-WOL as the PCI bus adapter for Wake-on-LAN.

  • Page 17: Outline Of The Flexlan-Ds110 Series

    Overview Outline of the FLEXLAN-DS110 series The FLEXLAN-DS110 series is a line of three items: the user unit and two types of access points. Features of the FLEXLAN-DS110 series IEEE 802.11b compliant, 2.4 GHz band wireless LAN This product is a wireless LAN device operating in the 2.4 GHz band, which can be used with no license.

  • Page 18: Production Introduction To The Flexlan-Ds110 Series

    Overview Production introduction to the FLEXLAN-DS110 series User unit (FX-DS110-PCC) The user unit is equivalent to the LAN card for a wired LAN. It is plugged into the PC for use. The FX-DS110-PCC is the PC Card (TYPE II) type. The PC-CARD(PC)H, FX-PCI-EXT2, and FX-PCI-WOL are the ISA bus adapter, PCI bus adapter, and PCI bus adapter for Wake-on- LAN, respectively, available as options.

  • Page 19: Figure 2.4. Micro Access Point

    Overview Micro access point (FX-DS110-APL) The micro access point can be used as an access point in a small- scale wireless LAN system or as a station (between the Ethernet and wireless converter). You can construct a wireless LAN easily by connecting the micro access point to an Ethernet built-in device with an UTP cable.

  • Page 20: Installation Of A Driver

    Installation of a driver 3. Installation of a driver This chapter describes how to install the FX-DS110-PCC on your Plugging the FX-DS110-PCC Follow the procedure below to plug the FX-DS110-PCC on your PC. To use the PC Card under Windows NT 4.0, shut down the PC before plugging it in the PC card slot.

  • Page 21: Unplugging The Fx-Ds110-Pcc

    “Control Panel”. Double-click on the “PC Card” icon in the Control Panel (2) On the “Socket Status” sheet in the “PC Card Properties” dialog box, select “CONTEC FX-DS110-PCC” and click on “OK”. (3) When the confirmation message has appeared, unplug the FX-DS110-PCC.

  • Page 22: Installation In A Network

    Installation of a driver Installation in a network This section describes how to install the FLEXLAN-DS110 series to construct a network with improved performance and discusses the general features and radio characteristics of the wireless LAN as well as the guidelines for constructing the network. Features of the wireless network The most prominent feature of the wireless network is that it uses radio waves as its medium, eliminating the need for cabling.
  • Page 23 Installation of a driver Obstacles blocking radio waves include metal walls and walls containing a metal firewall. RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indication) utility is available as a means of knowing the signal strength of an incoming radio wave. Placing this product for a greater RSSI value makes the communication state more stable.

  • Page 24: Constructing A Network

    Installation of a driver Constructing a network Given below are the guidelines and notes on constructing a network: (1) The operating distance of the FX-DS110-PCC between the AP and user unit is about 150 m in indoor space with no obstacle or about 50 m in indoor space with few obstacles.

  • Page 25: Operation Of The Flexlan-Ds110

    Installation of a driver of 3 m between each AP and user unit. (7) When this product is used in the ADHOC (Simple) Mode, network performance is degraded unless all the terminals exist within the operating range for communication. (See "Hidden Terminal Problem”...

  • Page 26: Figure 3.1. Infrastructure Mode

    Installation of a driver Figure 3.1. Infrastructure Mode ADHOC (Simple) Mode In this mode, all wireless terminals communicate with one another on a par basis. Since wireless terminals communicate directly with each other, the most part of setup at installation is not required and faster communication can be expected than in the AP- centralized configuration.
  • Page 27 Installation of a driver FX-DS110-PCC...

  • Page 28: Installation Of A Driver

    Installation of a driver 4. Installation of a driver This chapter shows the contents of the driver floppy disk for the FX-DS110-PCC and describes the procedure for installing the driver. Before proceeding to install the driver, read Chapter 2 “Installing the Hardware” to plug the FX-D110-PCC on your PC. This chapter contains the driver installation procedures for Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, and for Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 29: Installing For Windows Me

    This procedure assumes the floppy disk drive as drive A. (3) Select “Automatic search for a better driver”, then click on “Next”. (4) Make sure that the CONTEC-FX-DS100-PCC driver will be searched for, then click on “Next”. (5) When prompted with the message “Please Insert the disk labeled Windows Me CD-ROM and then click OK”, follow the...

  • Page 30: Installing For Windows 98

    "Driver Disk #1" floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, specify the drivepath as follows, then click on “Next”. (4) Make sure that the CONTEC-FX-DS100-PCC driver will be searched for, then click on “Next”. (5) When prompted with the message " Please Insert the disk labeled Windows 98 CD-ROM and then click OK ", follow the...

  • Page 31: Installing For Windows 95

    Installation of a driver Installing for Windows 95 For Windows 95, the procedure for installing the FX-DS110-PCC driver varies a little depending on the version of the OS. Note! Use the FX-DS110-PCC under Windows 95 OSR2 or later. It does not operate under an earlier version of Windows 95. (1) Windows 95 detects the FX-DS110-PCC as a new piece of hardware at startup and displays a dialog box.

  • Page 32: Fx-Ds110-Pcc

    Installation of a driver (7) The message " DS110.sys could not be found " will be displayed during copying of files, specify the file copy source as follows and click on “OK”. (8) Eject the floppy disk, then restart the system for the system settings to take effect.

  • Page 33: Installing For Windows 2000

    Installation of a driver Installing for Windows 2000 (1) Windows 2000 detects the FX-DS110-PCC as a new piece of hardware at startup and invokes the “Add New Hardware wizard” with its dialog box. Click on “OK”. (2) The “Install Hardware Device Drivers” dialog box will appear. Select “Search for the best driver for your device”, then click on “Next”.

  • Page 34: Installing For Windows Nt

    (5) Insert the driver floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, enter the drive path as follows, then click on the OK button. (6) Make sure that “CONTEC FX-DS110-PCC Adapter” has been selected in the “Select OEM Options” dialog box, then click on the OK button.

  • Page 35: Uninstallation Of Hardware

    (1) Click on the “Start” button and select “Settings” and then “Control Panel”. (2) Double-click on the “Network” icon. (3) Click on the “Adapters” tab and select “CONTEC FX-DS110-PCC Adapter” in the “Network Adapters” columns. (4) Click on the “Delete” button, and you will be asked whether to continue.

  • Page 36: Using And Setting Up The Utility Software

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software 5. Using and Setting up the Utility Software This chapter describes the basic settings required for using the FX-DS110-PC and how to use and set up the utility software. Installing and uninstalling the utility software Installation Follow the procedure below to install the utility software for the FLEXLAN-DS series.

  • Page 37: Uninstallation

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software Uninstallation Follow the procedure below to uninstall the utility software for the FLEXLAN-DS series. Terminate all the applications running. (1) Click on the “Start” button and select “Settings” and then “Control Panel”. (2) Double-click on the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. (3) Select “FLEXLAN-DS Series Utility”, then click on the “Add/Remove”...

  • Page 38: Using And Setting Up The Utility Software

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software Using and setting up the utility software For using the utility software, refer to its online help. Task Bar Icons When the FLEXLAN-DS series utility is started, the icon appears in the Windows system tray. The icon changes its display depending on the operation status of the PC Card.

  • Page 39: Communication Settings

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software Communication settings To make communication settings, invoke the utility and click on the “Configuration” button. When you have finished making the settings, click on the OK button. You will then be prompted to restart the system.

  • Page 40: Rssi Indicating The Signal Strength Of A Radio Station

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software RSSI indicating the signal strength of a radio station RSSI is data used when the FX-DS110-PCC is installed, indicating the strength of the radio signal being received. The RSSI value of each radio station is displayed in association with the MAC address or the terminal name if assigned.

  • Page 41: Editing The Name Of A Radio Station

    Using and Setting up the Utility Software Editing the name of a radio station The FLEXLAN-DS series utility displays each wireless terminal using the MAC address when the radio station name has not been edited. Once the MAC address is assigned a name by the radio station name edit function, the wireless terminal is displayed with that name, making it easy to identify the terminal.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    If any problems occur that are not described here, check to confirm that the re-occur, then contact the store where you purchased the product, or the CONTEC information center. Cannot detect the LAN card automatically...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting (2) Double-click on the [Add New Hardware] icon in the Control Panel. In the Hardware Wizard, click on [Next]. (3) When the hardware has been detected, the [Advanced] button is displayed. Click on the [Advanced] button, and the device deleted above appears in the <...

  • Page 44: When Communication Fails

    - Check whether the data encryption setting is the same as that of the recipient. - Check whether the driver has been installed normally. Check the properties of the “CONTEC FX-DS110-PCC” under Network Adapters in Device Manager. - Check whether the channel being used matches that of the recipient.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Interference caused by a wireless network can be avoided by changing the channel used. Note, also, that dividing the terminals in the same network into groups different in channel may improve the data rate. - Sometimes communication is hindered by attenuation of electric waves.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix 7. Appendix Product Specifications Table 7.1. FX-DS110-PCC Specification FX-DS110-PCC Wireless LAN unit Transmission format IEEE 802.11b standard DS spectrum diffusion Data transmission speed 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (Switched automatically) Access method CSMA/CA + ACK (RTS/CTS) Transmission packet IEEE 802.11b frame Wireless category ISM Baud 2400 to 2483.5 MHz Aerial power...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Appendix Glossary IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) "I-triple-E," involved in a wide range of fields from communications and computer to medicine and biology, with primary activities related to publishing articles and sponsoring conferences, but also recommending and setting of standards. The organization sponsoring Committee 802, which is responsible for LAN related matters.
  • Page 48 Appendix Roaming This means the same as roaming of a mobile telephone or PHS. The AP serves as the component commonly called as “antenna/base station” in mobile telephone and PHS terminology; the FX-DS110-PCC serves as the telephone itself. IP tunneling One of the features of the FX-DS110-APE.
  • Page 49 Appendix RTS (Request To Send) In communication via AP, transmission is controlled by CSMA/CA plus RTS. In RTS, a wireless terminal asks the AP if it is all right to transmit, and only transmits after an OK-to-send acknowledgement signal is returned. This serves to avoid unnecessary collisions when hidden terminals exist because hidden terminals cannot transmit.
  • Page 50 Appendix FX-DS110-PCC...
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