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- Page 1 User’s Guide Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 July 2002 This guide provides information on installing and setting up the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 as well as tips on solving common problems.
- Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing Software ......2–3 Installing the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 ..2–7 Removing the Multiport Cover . - Page 4 Enable Radio ....... 3–5 Removing the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 ..3–5 Notebook computers .
- Page 5 Specifications Physical Specifications......A–1 Power Characteristics ......A–1 Networking Characteristics .
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Introduction The Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 allows you to access wireless Local Area Networks, share a local printer and files with others in your network, access the Internet, and roam about the office—wire-free. This wireless Local Area Network solution is designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can add users and new network features as your networking needs grow. -
Page 7: Features And Requirements
A computer with a MultiPort bay, a CD drive, and Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP Professional or Home Edition. The Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 is WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) certified and will work with any other WiFi certified base station or wireless client adapter. -
Page 8: Selecting A Network Mode
Getting Started Selecting a Network Mode A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation. While each method has its advantages, one may be better suited for your needs. Review the following configurations to determine which mode is best for you. “Peer-to-Peer Network”... - Page 9 Roaming: As you move throughout the building, the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 determines the best access point to use to ensure continuous communication with the network.
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Page 10: Installing Software & Hardware
Installing Software & Hardware Before you start Read and follow these guidelines where applicable: New Computers—Before installing the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200, complete the system software setup process and ensure that your operating system is fully operational. Refer to the Getting Started guide included with your computer for instructions. -
Page 11: Preparing For Installation
Installing Software & Hardware Preparing for Installation The Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 Software CD includes a wizard that will guide you through the installation and install the correct drivers and software for your computer. To ensure a successful installation, follow these guidelines. -
Page 12: Installing Software
Installing Software & Hardware Installing Software 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 Software CD into the CD drive of your computer. The CD-ROM will start automatically and display the screen pictured below. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, consult “Solving Common Problems”... - Page 13 Installing Software & Hardware Click the button “Back” to return to the previous screen. 5. Select the type of network to which you wish to connect your computer. Consult the section page 1-3 ‘Selecting a Network Mode’ for more information. 6.
- Page 14 Installing Software & Hardware To secure your wireless communications, use this screen to enable data encryption and enter the Encryption Key. Your selection on this window must match the values of the Base Station or your peer-to-peer group partners. Valid values are: 5 or 13-digit alphanumeric keys 10 or 26-digit hexadecimal keys, preceded by 0x.
- Page 15 9. Click the link “Install Driver & Client Manager”. This will install the correct drivers for your computer and the Client Manager tool. 10. Now close the installation wizard and continue with page 2-7 ‘Installing the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200’ . User’s Guide...
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Page 16: Installing The Wireless Lan Multiport W200
Finally slide the cover to the right to remove it from your computer. Save the cover so you can reinstall it on the computer if you choose to remove the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 at a later date. User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Mounting The Wireless Lan Multiport W200
For desktop models slide towards the front of the computer. CAUTION: Do not slide the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 any further than the length of the tabs on the back edge of the module. Doing so can damage the connectors inside the module and computer. -
Page 18: Completing The Installation
If the LED is green but you are not able to connect to the network, the default Encryption Key index number as set by the Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 wizard may not match the one of the Base Station devices in your network. -
Page 19: Using The Wireless Lan Multiport W200
Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 device with any objects. Maintenance To clean the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200, gently wipe it with a soft (damp) cloth. To avoid damage to the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 do not use abrasive materials, or rinse the device with liquids. -
Page 20: Using The Client Manager
Verify the quality of your wireless connection to the network. View/Modify the settings of your wireless connection. Disable the radio of the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 The Client Manager icon resides in the “System Tray” of your Windows task bar at the right-bottom side of your screen. -
Page 21: View/Modify Wireless Settings
Using the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 Icon Color Description Green Excellent radio connection Green Good radio connection Yellow Marginal radio connection: The radio signal is weak. Move closer to the Base Station Poor radio connection: The radio signal is very weak. Save your files and move closer to the Base Station. -
Page 22: Disable Radio
Using the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 Alternatively you can change the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 settings via the Control Panel: 1. Click the Start button from the Windows task bar. 2. Point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless USB Network icon. -
Page 23: Enable Radio
LAN MultiPort W200, you can disconnect and remove the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200. CAUTION: When you remove the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 you will lose your connection to the network. Before you remove the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200, make sure you have closed all files and network applications (such as E-mail). -
Page 24: Notebook Computers
For notebooks, slide toward the front of the computer. For desktops, slide toward the back of the computer. 4. Slide the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 to the right to remove it. CAUTION: Do not slide the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 any further than the length of the tabs on the back of the module. -
Page 25: Finding Information
Using the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 Finding Information For more information than contained in this User’s Guide, please consult one of the following options: The Compaq Wireless LAN on-line help system: a. Right-click the Client Manager icon on your task bar. -
Page 26: Advanced Operations
Set up and Manage User Profiles Secure your Wireless Network Diagnostic Options Disable/Enable the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200. Some screens and procedures in this chapter will look different for computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition or Windows XP Home Edition. This is because the architecture of this operating system behaves differently when compared to Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000 Professional. -
Page 27: Set Up And Manage User Profiles
Advanced Operations Set up and Manage User Profiles If you use your wireless computers on different sites or locations, Wireless Configuration Profiles can help you to: Store the settings that apply on different locations Switch between these profiles. The process of managing Configuration Profiles differs between computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Home edition, and the other Windows versions. -
Page 28: Manage Profiles With Windows 98/2000
In MS-Windows 98 and MS-Widows 2000 you can assign your own names to Wireless Configuration Profiles. If you followed the instructions of the CD-Wizard on the CD-ROM of your Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 CD-ROM, the first profile with the name “default” is already installed and active. -
Page 29: Create A Wireless Configuration Profile
3. Enter a name for the new profile, and select the type of connection for this profile: Select Access Point to connect to Base Station devices like the Compaq WL410 Access Point or WL510 Access Point Select Residential Gateway to connect to a Base Station... - Page 30 Advanced Operations 5. On the Network Name window, enter the Network Name (SSID) that applies in your network. Valid values are any alphanumeric string in the range of a-z, A-Z, 0-9 with a maximum of 32 characters. The Network Name is case sensitive and may also include special characters or spaces.
- Page 31 Advanced Operations Valid values are: 5 or 13-digit alphanumeric keys in ASCII characters 10 or 26-digit hexadecimal keys. See also “Secure your Wireless Network” on page 4-10. 7. Click “Next” to open the Power Management Settings window. 8. Select the option of your choice and click “Next” to continue. User’s Guide...
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Page 32: Customize Your Wireless Configuration Profiles
Advanced Operations 9. On the TCP/IP behavior window, select the option of your choice. If your Wireless Configuration Profiles connect to networks that use different IP Address ranges and subnets, enable the tick box. If all your profiles connect to wireless networks that use identical IP Address ranges, you can clear this tick box. -
Page 33: Activate Wireless Configuration Profiles
Activate Wireless Configuration Profiles On computers running Ms-Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000 Professional Edition, the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 will only switch between Wireless Configuration Profiles at user command. See page 3-3 of this document for information on how to activate another configuration profile. -
Page 34: Disable/Enable The Wireless Lan Multiport W200
Advanced Operations Disable/Enable the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 If you are using the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 on a battery-powered computer, you may wish to: Disable the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 to safe battery power, for example when you are working out of range of a wireless network. -
Page 35: Secure Your Wireless Network
Base Station or dedicated RADIUS Server. IEEE 802.1x dynamic encryption key distribution. Encryption Options The Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 supports two types of security: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption based on 64-bit encryption keys (also referred to as 40-bit keys). -
Page 36: Encryption Key Formats
Advanced Operations Encryption is the process of encoding data before the radio of your Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 or the Base Station will transmit the data. Each wireless computer or Base Station in the network needs to know the correct key to decode and interpret the data correctly. -
Page 37: Encryption Key Distribution
Advanced Operations Encryption Key Distribution There are two ways to obtain the correct encryption keys for your Wireless LAN MultiPort W200. Manual distribution by the LAN Administrator Automatic Distribution via a dedicated IEEE 802.1x infrastructure. Manual distribution of encryption keys is very common in most network environments. -
Page 38: Diagnostic Options
Advanced Operations Diagnostic Options The Client Manager program that was installed together with the drivers of your Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 allows you to: Diagnose the communications quality of your wireless connection. Display the version information of your wireless LAN software and drivers. -
Page 39: Card Diagnostics
Advanced Operations Card Diagnostics Card Diagnostics allows you to perform a hardware test on your wireless LAN adapter. It allows you to: Obtain an online advice on the status of your adapter by clicking the Advice button that will be enabled upon completion of the test. -
Page 40: Physical Specifications
Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (LxWxH) 165 x 65 x 14 mm Weight 50 gram Temperature & Humidity (non condensing) Operation 0° to 55° C maximum humidity 95% Transit -40° to 80° C humidity 15 to 95% Storage -40° to 80° C humidity 10 to 90% Power Characteristics Standby Mode 1 mA... -
Page 41: Regulatory Information
Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment. Refer to the flyer “Information to the User”... - Page 42 The listed range values listed are typical distances as measured at the Compaq laboratories. These values may provide a rule of thumb for indoor installations, and may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the product will be installed.
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Page 43: Using The World Wide Web
Compaq support forum. You can either browse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your own questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq support forum, go to the Compaq Web site http://www.hp.com/ Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support. -
Page 44: Solving Common Problems
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems and the recommended solutions. Solving Problems Problem Solution Installation CD-ROM does • Open Windows Explorer not start • Navigate to the CD-ROM drive • Double-click the file “ ”. EZSetup.exe Cannot connect to one of the •... - Page 45 • Make sure the Wireless LAN MultiPort system tray. W200 status light is solid green. If you are using a notebook computer and the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 status light is Fn+F2 not on, press to enable the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200.