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Page 1: Quick Installation Guide
IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card Quick Installation Guide To download the translated user's guide, please visit http://www.pc.ibm.com/support. Please refer to page vii for navigation instructions. OPTIONS by IBM... - Page 2 “Appendix B. Notices” on page B-1. First Edition (September 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
- Page 3 Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
- Page 4 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
. 1-1 Product description . 1-1 Installing the device drivers and software . . 1-2 Installing the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card . 1-2 Installing and removing the antenna . . 1-3 Installing and removing the antenna . - Page 6 Appendix B. Notices . B-1 Trademarks . . B-2 Electronic emission notices . . B-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . B-2 Appendix C. Wireless Regulatory Information . C-1 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Preface
Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001... - Page 8 IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information. viii IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 9: Quick Installation Guide
The IBM Driver and Utility CD If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your reseller. The PCI card is a standard PCI bus card that you can use to install the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card into a computer. -
Page 10: Installing The Device Drivers And Software
Installing the device drivers and software Your computer must meet the following requirements to work with the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) card: v PCI specification compliant PCI slot v Microsoft ® ® Windows 95, Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000... -
Page 11: Installing And Removing The Antenna
Helical antenna is for the IBM NetVista ™ X41 computer v Dipole antenna is for other IBM or non IBM computers CAUTION: Make sure the computer is off when you install or remove the antenna. Installing or removing the antenna while the computer is on might cause injury or might damage the PCI card. -
Page 12: Installing And Removing The Antenna
1. Make sure that the computer is turned off. 2. Insert one end of the antenna into the antenna connector labeled ANT. 3. Install the antenna by threading it counterclockwise until it is firmly seated. Do not overtighten. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Installing Device Drivers
Installing the device drivers for Windows 95 and Windows 98 Use this procedure to install the device drivers: 1. Windows will automatically find the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) after the card has been physically installed. 2. Insert the IBM Driver & Utility CD in the CD-ROM drive. - Page 14 6. Select Specify a location. 7. Input the location of the driver. The location is the drive in which the CD was inserted with a directory path of ″\Driver″. See example in figure IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 15 below. 8. Windows will find the following file for device driver installation. 9. Click Next. 10. Enter any specific wireless network information in the utility page to setup your wireless card. 11. Click OK when finished. Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 16 Note: These settings can be changed at a later time, as described on page 1-31 through 1-35. 12. Windows will require the original Windows CD-ROM to complete driver installation. Please remove the IBM Driver & Utility CD and insert the Windows disc to complete installation. Note: Windows may have difficulty finding the appropriate files.
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Page 17: Installing The Device Drivers For Windows Me
\WIN95 dependent upon your operating system. Click OK. 13. Click Finish to complete the installation procedure. 14. Select Yes to restart your computer. Installing the device drivers for Windows Me To install the device drivers for Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), do the following: Quick Installation Guide... - Page 18 1. Windows will automatically find the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) after the card has been physically installed. 2. Insert the IBM Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Select Automatic search for a better driver. 4. Click Next.
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Page 19: Installing The Device Drivers In Windows Nt With Networking Already Installed
7. Click Finish to complete the installation procedure. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer. Installing the device drivers in Windows NT with networking already installed Use this procedure to install the device drivers in a computer running Windows NT 4.0 with networking already installed: 1. - Page 20 Note: If Windows NT Networking is not installed on your computer, the following window will be shown. Please consult your network administrator for further information on installing Windows NT Networking. 3. Click the Adapters tab. 1-12 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 21 Click Add to add a new adapter. 5. Click Have Disk. 1-13 Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 22 8. Select IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card. 9. Click OK. 10. Enter any specific wireless network information in the utility page to set up your wireless card. Click Next. 1-14 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 23 1-35 through 1-37. 13. Click Finish. For additional information, contact your network administrator. 14. In the list of adapters, the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PCI Card will be displayed. 1-15 Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 24 16. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select ″Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server″. Otherwise, you may manually input IP information. For further information, contact your network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1-16 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 25: Installing The Device Drivers In Windows 2000
Use this procedure to install the device drivers in a computer running Windows 2000: 1. Windows will automatically find the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) after the card has been physically installed. 2. Insert the IBM Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. - Page 26 3. Click Next. 4. Select ″Search for a suitable driver for my device″. 5. Click Next. 6. Verify that the ″CD-ROM drives″ check box is selected. 1-18 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 27 Click Next. 8. Windows will find the following file for the device driver installation. 9. Click Next. 10. Enter any specific wireless network information in the utility page to set up your wireless card and click Next. 1-19 Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 28 1-35 through 1-38. 12. Click Next. Click Finish to complete the installation procedure. For additional information, contact your network administrator. 1-20 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 29: Setting Up Tcp-Ip For Windows 95, Windows 98, Or Windows Me
To set up TCP-IP for Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, do the following: 1. From the Start button, go to Start->Settings->Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Select TCP/IP->IBM 802.11 Wireless LAN PCI Card. 1-21 Quick Installation Guide... - Page 30 5. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select ″Obtain an IP address automatically″. Otherwise, you may manually input IP information. For further information, contact your network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1-22 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 31: Setting Up Tcp-Ip In Windows Nt
6. Click OK to finish. Setting up TCP-IP in Windows NT To set up TCP-IP in Windows NT, do the following: 1. From the Start button, go to Start->Settings->Control Panel. 1-23 Quick Installation Guide... - Page 32 2. Double-click Network. 3. Select Protocols. 4. Select TCP/IP Protocol. 1-24 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 33 5. Click Properties. 6. In the Adapter section, select the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PCI Card. 7. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select ″Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server″. Otherwise, you may manually input IP information.
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Page 34: Setting Tcp-Ip In Windows 2000
Setting TCP-IP in Windows 2000 To set up TCP-IP in Windows 2000, do the following: 1. Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel. 1-26 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... - Page 35 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. 3. Using the right mouse button, click Local Area Connection that refers to the wireless network. 4. Select Properties. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 1-27 Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 36 7. If you have a DHCP server on your network, select ″Obtain an IP address automatically″. Otherwise, you may manually input IP information. For further information, contact your network administrator or Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1-28 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 37: Installing The Ibm Wireless Lan Client Manager
After the device drivers are installed and the computer is restarted, use this procedure to install the IBM Wireless LAN Client Manager: 1. Insert the IBM Driver and Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD does not start automatically, consult the CD label for instructions. - Page 38 4. Click Next. 5. Select the Program Folder in which the shortcut must be installed. 6. Click Next. 7. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. 1-30 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 39: Using The Ibm Wireless Lan Client Manager
8. Click Finish to complete installation procedure. Using the IBM Wireless LAN Client Manager The functions of the IBM Wireless LAN Client manager are on four pages: 1. Configuration 2. Encryption 3. Link 4. About The following sections describe these functions. -
Page 40: Mode
Wireless LAN (PCI) Card settings by selecting the profile for the new environment. To create a new profile, simply type the name that you would like for the profile and make the appropriate selections in the IBM Wireless LAN Client Manager window. Mode... -
Page 41: Ssid
points and a wireless backbone. v 802.11 AdHoc - An AdHoc network consists of workstations within mutual communication range of each other through the wireless medium. SSID To join your computer to an existing network that includes access points or to set up an AdHoc network, select or type the network name in the SSID field. -
Page 42: Transmit Rate
Auto 1 or 2 Mb v 5.5 Mb v 11 Mb v Fully Automatic Note: Fully Automatic selects the transmission rate that is optimal for the network environment. 1-34 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 43: Power Save Enabled
Power Save Enabled To enable power management, select the Power Save Enabled check box. AdHoc Channel The AdHoc Channel field is available only if you have selected 802.11 AdHoc in the Mode field. Select a channel number from 1 to 14. In some countries, only 11 channels might be available. -
Page 44: Encryption
Create Key with Passphrase This window allows you to enter a generic phrase consisting of any characters that takes the pass phrase and generate random keys automatically for you. 1-36 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 45: Create Key Manually
Create Key Manually If you have enabled encryption and select this option, specify up to four different keys to decrypt data that is received by your computer through the wireless network. The keys must be hexadecimal values. If you have selected 64-bit encryption, specify 10-digit hexadecimal values (for example, ABCD123456). - Page 46 Default Key Select the key that is to be used to encrypt packets that will be transmitted from your computer. 1-38 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 47: Link Status
Link Status This section describes the settings on the Link page. State This field displays the current connect status of the computer. The status can be any of the following: v The current station is disabled v Searching for initial connection 1-39 Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 48: Current Channel
This field displays the quality communication in relation to the network to which the computer is connected. Signal strength This field displays the strength of the signal in relation to the network to which the computer is connected. 1-40 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 49: About
About This page displays the version and built date of each component of the IBM Wireless LAN Client Manager. Adjusting the antenna orientation to get better performance The default antenna orientation pointing straight up, generally provides the best signal strength and quality. Look at the icon tray and adjust the orientation of the antenna so that the optimal connection is achieved as described in “Understanding the IBM Wireless LAN Client Manager System... - Page 50 Icon Description Good radio connection Fair radio connection Poor radio connection No radio connection Note: To launch the Client Manager, double-click the icon. 1-42 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 51: Copyright Ibm Corp. 2001
The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of the product. Refer to your IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty terms. -
Page 52: Telephone Technical Support
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative. -
Page 53: Part 1 - General Terms
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded. - Page 54 IBM or your reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
- Page 55 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
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Page 56: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
APPLY TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles. - Page 57 Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement...
- Page 58 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
- Page 59 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the State of New York (except when local law requires otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
- Page 60 If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that country, or from an IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service on that Machine in that country.
- Page 61 IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
- Page 62 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph:In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is liable for no more than: 1. (unchanged) 2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s...
- Page 63 Goods and Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
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Page 65: Appendix B. Notices
IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Any references in this publication to non-IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. -
Page 66: Trademarks
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide... - Page 67 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
- Page 68 FA11 ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmungzu der industriellen St÷rquelle zu vergr÷βern.” Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den IBM Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. European Union - emission directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
- Page 69 Directiva 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere. IBM no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean IBM.
- Page 70 Japanese statement of compliance for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
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Page 71: Appendix C. Wireless Regulatory Information
Europe - CE Declaration of Conformity v Hereby Universal Scientific Industrial Co. Ltd. declares that the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PCI adapter device integrated in this product is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. - Page 72 MHz). Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke grond over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor publiek IBM High Rate Wireless LAN (PCI) Card: Quick Installation Guide...
- Page 73 gebruik buiten gebouwen is licentie van BIPT/IBPT verplicht. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT. Belgium B: For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2462 MHz) and 11 (2467 MHz) is allowed. For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required.
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- Page 76 Part Number: 22P6915 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. (1P) P/N: 22P6915...