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  • Page 1 TeleWell WLAN 54Mbps 32-bit PCI Card User’s Manual Version: 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................4 & B ..................... 4 EATURES ENEFITS ......................4 ACKAGE ONTENTS PCI C ....................5 ESCRIPTION ....................5 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ........................5 PPLICATIONS ....................6 ETWORK ONFIGURATION INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY ................8 ......................

  • Page 3: Revision History

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Revision History Version Date Notes October 16, 2003 Initial Version October 27, 2003 Updated Features/Benefits, Specs, package contents Page 3 of 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 1 Introduction The High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter is the most convenient way to let you put a desktop/notebook computer almost anywhere without the hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t need to suffer from the drilling holes and exposed cables.

  • Page 5: Pci Card Description

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 1.3 PCI Card Description The PCI card is a standard PCI card that fits into any 32-bit PCI slot. The PC card has a LED indicator and one antenna. Dipole Antenna LED Indicator 1.4 System Requirements...

  • Page 6: Network Configuration

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs.
  • Page 7 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network.

  • Page 8: Install Drivers & Client Utility

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 2 Install Drivers & Client Utility This chapter describes how to install the drivers and client utility in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. 2.1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers into your PC, you need to remove all of the Wireless LAN PC card drivers that you have installed.
  • Page 9 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3. Click on the Next button to continue. The Install Wizard will then let you select a destination folder for the utility and drivers. Click on the Browse button and specify another folder, or click on the Next button to use the default folder.
  • Page 10 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 5. The Install Wizard will then inform you that it has enough information to begin the installation process. Click on the Next button to continue. 6. The Install Wizard will then begin to copy the files to your computer, as the image depicts below.
  • Page 11 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 7. Click on the Finish button. The first part of the installation is complete. 8. Gently insert the PCI card into the 32-bit PCI slot of your PC. Windows will automatically detect the PCI card and display the Found New Hardware Wizard, as the image depicts below.
  • Page 12 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 9. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button, and then click on the Next button to continue. If you are using Windows XP, you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue.

  • Page 13: Verify The Installation

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 11. The installation of the PCI card is now complete. Click on the Finish button. 2.3 Verify the installation Follow the steps below in order to verify that the PCI card has been installed and is functioning properly: 1.

  • Page 14: Using The Client Utility

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3 Using the Client Utility This chapter describes the features of the PCI card and its configuration process. After a successful installation, an IEEE 802.11 program group will be added to the Programs menu.

  • Page 15: Current Status

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.1 Current Status The first tab displayed in the Current Status tab. This tab displays the Profile Name, Network Type, Current Mode, Current Channel, Link Status, Encryption Type, and IP Address. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections.

  • Page 16: Profile Management

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Receive Rate. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections. Click on the OK button to close this window and return to the Current Status tab. 3.2 Profile Management The second tab displayed in the Profile Management tab.

  • Page 17: New Profile

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 This window displays a list of Access Point and Ad-Hoc networks in the area. Details included are the Network Name (SSID), Encryption Key, Signal Strength, Channel, and Wireless Mode. If you would like to associate with an Access Point or Ad-Hoc network, select a Network Name (SSID) from the list and then click on Activate button.

  • Page 18: General

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.1 General The first tab displayed is the General tab. Here you can specify a profile name and SSID. Profile Name: enter a name for this profile; this can be any name that you may associate with your network.

  • Page 19: None

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2.1 None If your network does not use any type of security select the None radio button and then click on the OK button. Page 19 of 19...

  • Page 20: Wpa

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2.2 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-FI products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved...

  • Page 21: Wpa - Peap

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2.2.2 WPA – PEAP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.

  • Page 22: Wpa - Psk

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 After clicking on the Advanced Configuration button, you will see the following window. Specific Server or Domain: place a check in this box and enter the server or domain name. This field is optional.

  • Page 23: 802.1X

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 If your network uses WPA-PSK, select that radio button, and then click on the Configure button. You will then see the following window. Enter the WPA pass-phrase in the text box. The pass-phrase must be a minimum of 8 characters.

  • Page 24: 802.1X - Tls

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2.4.1 802.1X – TLS EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.
  • Page 25 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a protocol developed jointly by Microsoft, RSA Security, and Cisco for transmitting authentication data, including passwords over a 802.11 wireless network. PEAP authenticates wireless LAN clients using only server-side digital certificates by creating an SSL/TLS tunnel between the client and the authentication server.

  • Page 26: 802.1X - Leap

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Specific Server or Domain: place a check in this box and enter the server or domain name. This field is optional. Login Name: place a check in this box and enter the login name. This field is optional.

  • Page 27: Pre-Shared Key

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2.5 Pre-Shared Key Pre-shared Key does not require an authentication server. Access to the Internet and the rest of the wireless network services is allowed only if the pre-shared key of the computer matches that of the Access Point. This approach offers the simplicity of the WEP key, but uses stronger TKIP encryption.

  • Page 28: Advanced

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 ASCII Text (all keyboard characters): select this option if you would like to use ASCII text as the Pre-shared Key. Per-User-Key: enter a per-user-key, and then select an encryption type from the drop-down list (64/128/152-bit).

  • Page 29: Ad Hoc

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.2.2.3.2 Ad Hoc Network Type: select Ad Hoc from the drop-down list. 802.11b Preamble: select Short & Long or Long Only. Transmit Power Level: select a power level from the drop-down list. Wireless Mode 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps: place a check in this box if you would like to use 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps.

  • Page 30: Diagnostics

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.3 Diagnostics The third tab displayed in the Diagnostics tab. This tab displays transmit and receive frame details. 3.3.1 Advanced Statistics Click on the Advanced Statistics button to view more detailed statistics. Page 30 of 30...

  • Page 31: Driver Information

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.3.2 Driver Information Click on the Driver Information button to view details about the driver. Included information is: Card Name, MAC Address, Driver, Driver Version, and Driver Date. 3.4 Action Click on the Action menu, you will then see three options: Disable/Enable Radio, Country Select, and Disable Tray Icon.

  • Page 32: Disable/Enable Radio

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.4.1 Disable/Enable Radio In order to disable the radio, click on Action, and then select Disable Radio. You will then see the following message confirming that the RF signals have been disabled. Click on the OK button.
  • Page 33 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 In order to enable the radio, click on Action, and then select Enable Radio. You will then see the following message confirming that the RF signals have been enabled. Click on the OK button.

  • Page 34: Country Select

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.4.2 Country Select In order to configure the Country on the PC Card, click on Action and then select Country Select. Select your country from the drop-down list, and then click on the OK button.

  • Page 35: Options

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 3.5 Options Click on the Options menu and then select Display Settings. You will then see the following window. In this window you can configure the display options of: Signal Strength, Refresh Interval, and Data Display.
  • Page 36 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Signal Strength Display Units: select a display unit option: % or dB. Refresh Interval (seconds): enter a refresh interval value. Data Display: select a data display option: Relative or Cumulative. Click on the OK button.

  • Page 37: Uninstallation

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 4 Uninstallation If the PC card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the PC card and its software and repeat the installation procedure again.
  • Page 38 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 7. Click on the OK button. The driver Uninstallation will then complete. 8. Click Start > Programs > 802.11 WLAN NIC Driver & Utility, you will then see the following window. 9. Select the Remove radio button, and then click on the Next button.

  • Page 39: Appendix A - Specifications

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Appendix A – Specifications General Data Rates 802.11g : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 & 54Mbps. (Super G: Up to 108Mbps) 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps. Network Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b...
  • Page 40 High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Physical RF Link activity Interface 32-bit PCI V2.0 Interface Antenna Integrated built-in diversity Antenna Dimensions 6.3mm x 54mm x 118mm ( 0.30in x 2.13in x 4.65in) (HxWxL) Environmental Temperature Range 0°C to 50°C - Operating -40°Cto 70°C - Storage...

  • Page 41: Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information

    High-Speed Wireless 32-bit PCI Card Version: 1.1 Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.

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