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Summary of Contents for NetComm NP5430
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications ......................23 Registering your NetComm Product ................24 Trademarks and Notices .................... 24 Warranty Registration Form ................25 Product Warranty .................... 27 Limitations of Warranty .................. 27 www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 2 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Wireless-G devices can also work with existing 11Mbps Wireless-B equipment. The new NetComm 11g PC Card Adapter from NetComm has both standards built in, so you can connect your notebook to existing 802.11b infrastructure, and also the new screaming fast Wireless-G networks. -
Page 4: Wireless Lan Modes
Install another access point to circumvent this problem. Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 4 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... -
Page 5: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation This chapter covers installing your NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card into a CardBus slot in your notebook. Package Contents Please make sure that items below are included on package. One NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card... -
Page 6: Led Indicators
Exit your communications program normally, stop the card if necessary, and then remove the card. After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver on different Operating System. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 6 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... -
Page 7: Chapter 3 - Driver Installation For Windows
Driver installation for Windows 98 Follow the steps below to install the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card drivers for Windows 1. Insert the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card into a CardBus slot in the notebook. (Refer to Chapter 2 - Hardware installation.) 2. -
Page 8: Driver Installation For Windows 2000
Follow the steps below to install the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card drivers for Windows 2000. 1. Insert the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card into a CardBus slot in the notebook. (Refer to Chapter 2 - Hardware installation.) 2. After Windows 2000 detects the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card, the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. -
Page 9: Driver Installation For Windows Xp
Driver installation for Windows XP Follow the steps below to install the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card drivers for Windows 1. Insert the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card into a CardBus slot in the notebook. (Refer to Chapter 2 - Hardware installation.) 2. -
Page 10: Chapter 4 - Installing And Using The Wireless Utility
After you have installed the utility, you will see the Wireless LAN Utility icon in the Windows taskbar. Configuring the Wireless LAN PC Card There are two ways to configure the NetComm Wireless LAN PC Card. One is via the Wireless LAN Utility; and the other is via the Windows Wireless Network Configuration (Windows XP only). - Page 11 OK button. 5. Click Start -> All Programs -> Click Start -> All Programs -> "54Mbps WLAN Card Utility" then click "NetComm NP5430 WLAN utility" to restart the NetComm WLAN PC Card. 6. The Wireless LAN Utility will appear, Double-click the icon to open the configuration utility.
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Page 12: Using The Wireless Lan Pc Card
By using the RTS/CTS function, you may request bandwidth from AP to allow you have better chance to send out your data. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 12 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... - Page 13 6. The "About" tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, the configuration utility, and the firmware. Click OK to complete the configuration. Rev. 1 - YML669 www.netcomm.com.au NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 13...
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Page 14: Chapter 5 - Installing Network Protocols
Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is not already installed. Never install duplicate protocols. 2. Select NetComm NP5430 - 11G Wireless PC card sfrom the list and click the Add button. 3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button. -
Page 15: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the NetComm 11g PC Card Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. 1. My computer does not recognize the Adapter. -
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
In such a system, the user's end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 16 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... - Page 17 WLAN offers the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. Rev. 1 - YML669 www.netcomm.com.au NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 17...
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Page 18: Appendix B: Glossary
DHCP uses the concept of a "lease" or amount of time that a given IP address will be valid for a computer. The lease time can vary depending on how long a user is likely to require the www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 18 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide... - Page 19 The organization publishes a number of journals, has many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the IEEE Computer Society. Rev. 1 - YML669 www.netcomm.com.au NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 19...
- Page 20 Windows and provides a graphical interface for logging onto IRC servers and listing, joining and leaving channels. Network Mask also known as the "Subnet Mask." www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 20 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide...
- Page 21 The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets. Rev. 1 - YML669 www.netcomm.com.au NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 21...
- Page 22 Windows 95, 98SE, and Me. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML669 Page 22 NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide...
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Page 23: Specifications
Device Drivers Support Windows 98/ 2000/XP/ME Roaming 802.11 compliant Support 64-bit & 128-bit encryption ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature 0 to 55 ° C Relative humidity 10% to 90% Rev. 1 - YML669 www.netcomm.com.au NP5430 11g Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 23... -
Page 24: Registering Your Netcomm Product
Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternatively, you can complete the Warranty Registration Form on the following page and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066. -
Page 25: Warranty Registration Form
Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …..…………...………......... Name …..…………...………......... Company …..…………...………......... Address …..…………...………......... ……………………..……... Post Code ..………..………. Tel No ( ) ....……….…. Fax No ( ..………...………. E-mail …..…………...………......... The following information is vital for your warranty Please make sure it’s correct and complete. Serial No …..…………...………......... -
Page 27: Product Warranty
2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;... - Page 28 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Cardbus32 interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN Standard Antenna PCB antenna Power DC3.3V Dimensions 115 x 54 x 7.5 mm Weight 41.5g RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Media Access Protocol IEEE802.11 Bit Error Rate -68.9dBm @ 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER -86.1dBm @ 11Mbps CCK , 8% PER Frequency 2.4-2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band )
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