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  • Page 1 ® ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2009 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This User Guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Procedure for ORiNOCO® 802.11n USB Adapter ........
  • Page 4 Uninstalling an ORiNOCO® 802.11n USB Adapter ........
  • Page 5 ® ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 2.4 GHz Operation ............... . . 68 5 GHz Operation .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Plug-and-Play device, Windows XP/Vista automatically detects the wireless USB Client Adapter and initiates the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless USB Adapter communicates seamlessly with other IEEE 802.11n wireless products as well as legacy products. The ORiNOCO 11n USB Adapter can be used with other 802.11n ®...

  • Page 7: Applications

    SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users • Users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys rapidly System Requirements You must have the following minimum requirements for using an ORiNOCO 802.11n USB Client Adapter: ® 1. A computer that meets the following specifications: •...
  • Page 8 ® Introduction ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide • The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys of the access points with which your client adapter will communicate, if your wireless network uses static WEP for security. • The username and password for your network account.

  • Page 9: Installation

    ® ® Installation program to install the USB client adapter before connecting the USB Client to the computer. Proxim recommends that you connect the device whenever the SetUp Process asks you to insert the device during installation. In order to install and use the Wireless USB Adapter in your computer ensure that your computer system is equipped with an USB 2.0 port and a compact disk device.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedure For Orinoco® 802.11N Usb Adapter

    802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide ® Installation Procedure for ORiNOCO 802.11n USB Adapter This section provides information on how to install the ORiNOCO 802.11n USB Adapter for both Windows XP and Vista. IMPORTANT! Proxim recommends you to visit the Proxim Support site at http://support.proxim.com for Regulatory Information and latest product updates.
  • Page 11 Figure 2-4 License Agreement 5. Select the desired Setup Type. To install the client utilities and driver both, select the appropriate option according to your requirement and click Next. Proxim recommends to select “Install Client Utilities and Driver” setup type.
  • Page 12 NOTE: When the USB Adapter is plugged into the USB port, cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and continue with the ORiNOCO installation. 7. From the following window, click Next to install the application in the designated folder. Or, if you want to install the...
  • Page 13 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-7 Choose Destination Location 8. The installation program adds program icons to the Program Folder. If required, you can enter a new Program folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-9 Important Message 10.The Choose Configuration Tool window is displayed. Select the desired configuration tool and click Next. Figure 2-10 Choose Configuration Tool 11. The following message window is displayed. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 15 Figure 2-12 Setup Status 12.Click Finish to complete the installation. Once the installation is complete, a new icon will appear automatically in the Windows Notification Area, when you insert the ORiNOCO USB Adapter into the USB port of your PC.

  • Page 16: For Windows Vista

    ® manager will not be available for Windows Vista. 1. Follow the Step 1 to Step 4 from Windows 2000/XP to install the driver for the ORiNOCO USB Adapter. ® 2. The following message is displayed, when you choose Accept in the License Agreement window.
  • Page 17 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-16 Installation Setup Status 5. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-17 Installation Complete Wizard...

  • Page 18: Uninstalling Orinoco® 802.11N Usb Adapter

    ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Uninstalling 802.11n USB Adapter ORiNOCO ® Follow these steps, if you need to uninstall the Wireless Client. For both Windows XP/Vista, all the steps are the same. 1. Open Control Panel from the Start menu.
  • Page 19 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 3. Select ORiNOCO 802.11n Client Installation Program and click Remove. ® Figure 2-20 Add or Remove Programs window 4. From the Previous Installation detected window, select the option Uninstall the previous installation and click Next.
  • Page 20 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 5. From the Confirm Uninstall window that is displayed, click OK as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-22 Confirm Uninstall window 6. The Setup Status window is displayed, wait for a few seconds.
  • Page 21 ® Installation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 8. The uninstalllation process will take few minutes to complete. The Setup Status window is displayed. Figure 2-25 Uninstalling the Driver files 9. When prompted, click Finish to complete the un-installation procedure.

  • Page 22: Wireless Topologies

    Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire ® between communicating devices. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with the ORiNOCO 11a/b/g/n USB Client without any special wireless networking software. ®...

  • Page 23: Access Point Infrastructure

    ® Wireless Topologies ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide The Ad-Hoc mode is supported only in 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum (802.11 b/g/n wireless standards). Access Point Infrastructure Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes.

  • Page 24: Orinoco Client Utility

    802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide ORiNOCO Client Utility Introduction The ORiNOCO Client Utility serves a powerful medium to control and manage the operation of ORiNOCO 802.11 ® a/b/g/n USB adapter. Using the application, you can view the status of your network, manage profiles and configure security settings according to your network requirement.

  • Page 25: Options Menu

    Reauthenticate: This option allows you to reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. • Exit: Using this submenu, you can minimize the ORiNOCO Client Utility application to notification area. Options Menu 1. Click on Options menu to display various submenu options as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 26: Scan List Settings

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide • Signal Strength Display Units: You can select any option to display the signal strength units in percentage (%) or dB. • Refresh Interval: Click the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds.

  • Page 27: Help Menu

    1. Click on Help menu to display submenus that are available for this menu. Figure 4-7 Help Menu • ORiNOCO Client Utility Help: Click this option to open the ORiNOCO Client Utility Help page. • About ORiNOCO Client Utility: Click this option to display information about the ORiNOCO Client Utility.
  • Page 28 IP address which is displayed in the following figure. Figure 4-11 Pop-Up displayed when placing the mouse cursor over the tray icon Right-click on the tray icon to display the details of the ORiNOCO USB Adapter as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 29 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Preferences Displays the ORiNOCO System Tray Utility Preferences dialog box. This dialog box displays StartUp Options and Menu Options for the OCU tray icon. Select the checkbox Run the program automatically when Windows starts if desired, and select the menu items which you want to display in the popup menu.

  • Page 30: Current Status Tab

    Shows the strength of AP’s signal received at the client’s end. 3. Click Advanced available at the right-hand corner of the Current Status tab of the ORiNOCO Client Utility. This displays the Advanced Status window. This window provides more advanced details on the current connection...
  • Page 31 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-15 Advanced Button under the Current Status Tab 4. The following table describes the fields present in the Advanced Status window. Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name.

  • Page 32: Profile Management Tab

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW Available Power Levels Displays the available power levels for 5 GHz and/or 2.4 GHz. Current Signal Strength Displays the current signal strength in dBm.
  • Page 33 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-17 Sections under the General Tab For creating a new profile, enter details under each tab and click OK. For modifying a profile, edit details under each tab and click OK.
  • Page 34 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-18 Add Button- Security Tab The details of these options are explained in the following table: Set Security Options The type of security mode the station is using. The options include the following: •...
  • Page 35 This drop-down menu is active only if you chose EAP-based authentication. Using EAP-FAST Security To use EAP security in the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose either WPA/WPA2 radio button or 802.1x radio button.
  • Page 36 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-19 Using the EAP-FAST security for WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x Security Option Enabling EAP- FAST security: To use EAP-FAST security, the machine must support EAP-FAST. Check with the IT manager.
  • Page 37 1. To import a PAC, click Import. The Import EAP-FAST PAC File window appears. Do the following: • Click Browse and select a PAC file to import. The default location is C:/Program Files/ORiNOCO. • Select the PAC file (*.pac) and click Open. The file appears in the PAC File Name box.
  • Page 38 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button, or choose the 802.1x radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu depending on the security options that you have selected.
  • Page 39 9. Click OK to save your changes and return to the Profile Management (Security) window. 10.Click OK, and activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window.
  • Page 40 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-23 Configure EAP-TTLS Enabling EAP-TTLS security: To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1. In the When connecting. use group box: •...
  • Page 41 ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Using EAP-SIM Security To use EAP security In the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2, or 802.1x radio button.
  • Page 42 ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose either WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x radio button.
  • Page 43 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Configure PEAP (EAP-GTC) window. 5. Click OK to enable the profile. Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window.
  • Page 44 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-30 Select PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) 3. Click Configure and this displays the Configure PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) window. Enabling PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) Security The server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager.
  • Page 45 Click OK. 6. Click OK and enable the profile. Using LEAP Security To use security In the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication.
  • Page 46 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-34 Select LEAP 3. Click Configure to display the Configure LEAP window. Enabling LEAP Security Figure 4-35 Configure LEAP 1. To resume connection without providing credentials again after a temporary loss of connection, select Always Resume the Secure Session check box.
  • Page 47 The default is 90 seconds. 6. Click OK to enable the profile. Using WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Security To use WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security in the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window.
  • Page 48 ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Using Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) Security To use Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) security in the ORiNOCO Client Utility, access the Security Tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the Pre-Shared Key (Static Key) option.
  • Page 49 ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-40 Advanced Tab Various sections under he Advanced Tab are explained as follows: Transmit Power Level Displays the power levels in mW at 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz frequency. Actual transmit power may be limited by regulatory domain or hardware limitations.

  • Page 50: Remove A Profile

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Wireless Mode when Includes the options: 5 GHz 54 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps, and 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps Starting an Ad Hoc to start an ad hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning Network all available modes.

  • Page 51: Import And Export Profiles

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click Activate. The Profile List displays an icon besides the profile name which is operational. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1.

  • Page 52: Order Profiles

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-44 Scan Connecting to a different network Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Enter the profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network.

  • Page 53: Diagnostics Tab

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Ordering the auto selected profiles: 1. Highlight a profile from the Auto Selected Profiles box. 2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. 3. The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority.

  • Page 54: Adapter Information

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-47 Contents displayed under Diagnostics Tab Adapter Information The Adapter Information window provides general information about the wireless network adapter and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. 1. Click Adapter Information in the Diagnostics tab to display the Adapter Information window.

  • Page 55: Network Managed Test

    ® ORiNOCO Client Utility ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Figure 4-49 Advanced Statistics Transmitted Frames Received Frames Frames Transmitted OK Beacons Received Frames Retried Frames Received OK Frames Dropped Frames Received with Errors No ACK Frames CRC Errors ACK Frames...

  • Page 56: Configure Tcp/Ip

    Enter a file name and click Save. 3. Click Stop Test to stop the diagnostic channel mode, if it started. 4. Click Close to close the Network Managed Test Utility window. NOTE: The current release of ORiNOCO 802.11n USB Adapter does not support this functionality. ®...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation If you require assistance to install your Local Area network (LAN), proxim can put you in touch with a reseller in your area. The reseller is an expert in the design, installation, and maintenance of LANs and will be able to examine your needs and recommend the most cost-effective solution for LAN whether you are installing a new LAN or adding on to an existing one.

  • Page 58: Led Indicators

    ® device. The LED displays the following behavior: • LED is off when the adapter is not receiving power or when the ORiNOCO driver is not installed. ® • The LED blinks to indicate that the adapter is searching for an Access Point or Peer-to-Peer Group to communicate with.

  • Page 59: A Specifications

    ® ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Specifications General Compatibility Compatible with 802.11n draft 2.0 with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are also compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g modes. Warranty 1 year LED Indicators One (1) LED indicates Power On, Sleep Mode, Transmit Activity, Association, and Power Off.

  • Page 60: Radio (802.11B Mode)

    ® Specifications ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Radio (802.11b Mode) Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11b DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Radio Data Rate 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Frequency Band 2.412 GHz-2.452 GHz, 2.457 GHz- 2.462 GHz, 2.467 GHz-2.497...

  • Page 61: Radio (802.11Ng Mode)

    ® Specifications ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Receive Sensitivity 20MHz Mode: MCS0:18.5dBm, MCS7:10.5dBm MCS8:18.5dBm, MCS15:13.5dBm 40MHz Mode: MCS0:18dBm, MCS7:10.5dBm MCS8:18dBm, MCS15:10.5dBm Radio (802.11ng Mode) Media Access Protocol 802.11ng Radio Data Rate 6.5Mbps,13Mbps,19.5Mbps,26Mbps,39Mbps,52Mbps, 58.5Mbps,65Mbps,13Mbps,26Mbps,52Mbps,78Mbps,104Mbps, 117Mbps,130Mbps,13.5Mbps,27Mbps,40.5Mbps,54Mbps,81Mbps, 108Mbps,121.5Mbps,135Mbps,27Mbps,54Mbps,81Mbps, 108Mbps,162Mbps,216Mbps,243Mbps,270Mbps,300Mbps Frequency Band 2.412 GHz-2.452 GHz, 2.457 GHz- 2.462 GHz, 2.467 GHz-2.497...

  • Page 62: Power Consumption

    ® Specifications ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Antenna 2x2 MIMO configuration Voltage 5 VDC Weight .8 OZ or 22.68 gram Dimension 96.5x32.6x13mm Power Consumption Receive (802.11a) 200 mA* Receive (802.11b) 202 mA* Receive (802.11g) 182 mA* Receive (802.11na) 240 mA* Receive (802.11ng)

  • Page 63: B Technical Services And Support

    Obtaining Technical Service and Support If you are having trouble utilizing your Proxim product, please review this manual and the additional documentation provided with your product. If you require additional support to resolve your issue, please be ready to provide the following information before you contact Proxim’s Technical Services:...

  • Page 64: Servpak Support

    Extended Warranty: Extend the life of your networking investment by adding 1, 2, or 3 years to your products standard warranty. This service coverage provides unlimited repair of your Proxim hardware for the life of the service contract. The cost of an extended warranty is far less than the cost of a repair providing a sensible return on your investment.
  • Page 65 Depot Repair To purchase ServPak support services, please contact your authorized Proxim distributor. To receive more information or for questions on any of the available ServPak support options, please call Proxim Support at 408-383-7700 or send an email to servpak@proxim.com.

  • Page 66: C Glossary

    ® ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Glossary This section of the document provides ORiNOCO Client Utility is the utility that configures the ORiNOCO Wireless Client. Access Point An inter-networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad-Hoc A peer-to-peer wireless network without Access Point.
  • Page 67 ® Glossary ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Roaming A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wireless LAN mobile station, for example) through the territory of a domain (an ESS, for example) while continuously connecting to the infrastructure.

  • Page 68: D Safety And Regulatory Information

    ® ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Safety and Regulatory Information IMPORTANT! Proxim recommends you to visit the Proxim Support site at http://support.proxim.com for Regulatory Information and latest product updates. U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements Country Code Statement For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

  • Page 69: Canada Ic Statements

    ® Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Canada IC Statements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 70: European Community Countries Regulatory Statements

    802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide European Community Countries Regulatory Statements Hereby, Proxim Wireless Corporation, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia Bulgaria, Romania.

  • Page 71: Declaration Of Conformity

    ® Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO 802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide Declaration of Conformity...

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