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Summary of Contents for NetComm NP7032
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ............................ 3 About the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card ........... 4 NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card LED Descriptions ........4 Wireless LAN Basics ........................5 Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Mode ....................... 5 Infrastructure (ESS or 802.11-Station) Mode ..............5 11 Mbps Operation ...................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card is a Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) product. DSSS is a spread spectrum network operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. This provides a high-capacity network within either large or small environments using multiple access points. -
Page 4: About The Netcomm Np7032 - Wireless Lan Pc Card
About the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card allows notebooks, PC-Card Card-Bus equipped PDAs and other PC-Card Card-Bus enabled equipped host systems to configure, connect to and establish a wireless network. -
Page 5: Wireless Lan Basics
Wireless LAN Basics In order to set up and use your NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card, you should have some basic understanding of both wired and wireless network technology and the various functions of the device. WLAN devices use electromagnetic waves within a broad, unlicensed range of the radio spectrum to transmit and receive Frequency Modulation (FM) radio signals. -
Page 6: 11 Mbps Operation
11 Mbps Operation The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card supports a maximum 11 Mbps data transfer rate. When the PC Card's transmit (TX) rate is set to Auto, the PC Card automatically shifts to a 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps data rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 11 Mbps. - Page 7 Should the signal be inadequate in an area where you wish to use your wireless network, consider adding Access Points to increase the signal strength in that area. Rev.1 - YML653 www.netcomm.com.au NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card Page 7...
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Page 8: Installation
PC-Card / Card-Bus port on a PC-Card / Card-Bus enabled computer. The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card should then be located so that the minimum number of obstructions, such as walls, floors, ceilings, and office equipment, are between it and the nearest access point. -
Page 9: Driver Installation & Configuration
Driver Installation & Configuration The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card is supplied with a Windows driver and a Wireless LAN Card Utility. The utility should be installed at the same time as the Windows driver and is used to view and edit Wireless LAN Card settings. -
Page 10: Removing A Wireless Lan Driver In Windows 98/Me/2000
Windows starts. It is not necessary to remove the driver files. If you wish to use the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card again, Windows 2000 will automatically reinstall the drivers when you reconnect the PC Card. -
Page 11: Installing The Driver In Windows Xp
CD ROM drive. Select a driver and click Next to continue. Note: The Microsoft Windows Logo testing screen will appear advising that the driver has not been tested. Click Continue anyway to proceed. 5. Click Finish. Rev.1 - YML653 www.netcomm.com.au NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card Page 11... -
Page 12: Updating A Wireless Lan Driver In Windows Xp
4. Double-click on Network Adapters. 5. Right-click on the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. 6. Select Properties. The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card Properties dialog box displays. 7. Select the Driver tab. 8. Click on the Update Driver button. -
Page 13: Configuring Your Wireless Lan Card
Configuring your Wireless LAN Card The Wireless LAN Card Utility is used to configure and monitor the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card for all Windows operating systems. It functions in the same way for Windows 98, Millennium (ME) and Windows 2000. -
Page 14: Monitor
As you enter the Monitor screen, you will see the current settings are displayed in a light grey colour. Click the Change button if you want to change any setting. After you have made the change, click the Submit button to send the new settings to the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. - Page 15 NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. Other information: This dialog box shows the Status, Signal Strength and Link Quality of the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. The Status will show different information when you select the following operating modes:...
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Page 16: Statistics
Site Survey The screen shows all the information of Access Points and the Ad-Hoc wireless stations round your NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. The information of the Site Survey includes BSSID, SSID, Signal, Channel used, Encryption status and the operating type mode. -
Page 17: Encryption
WEP. To communicate, enable the WEP Mode in the other stations or select Optional Mode. Optional Mode: The device can communicate with other stations with disabled WEP. Rev.1 - YML653 www.netcomm.com.au NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card Page 17... - Page 18 When using Shared Key authentication, you must have the same authentication key configured in all the devices. After the settings are completed, click the Submit button to save the setting. www.netcomm.com.au Rev.1 - YML653 Page 18 NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card...
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Page 19: Advanced
RTS/CTS Threshold Defines a threshold for the number of packets that can be received before the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card will issue a Request to Send (RTS) packet. The RTS packet is used to avoid data collisions on the WLAN. There are some trade-offs to consider when setting this parameter. -
Page 20: Profile
802.11 Power Save: Enable this option to reduce the power of the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card. Click on Submit button to save all the settings. Profile The Profile screen shows the existing profile information. You can create your profile name, just click the New button and type the profile that you want to use;... -
Page 21: Microsoft Windows Xp
WEP key in the Network Key field. You may also set the other options, such as the Network SSID, by clicking Advanced. Rev.1 - YML653 www.netcomm.com.au NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card Page 21... - Page 22 Manual Configuration in Windows XP If you wish to configure the WLAN connection manually, you need to change the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card properties in the Network Properties or the Windows Device Manager. 1. Click Start and go to Control Panel.
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Page 23: Advanced Topics
Service Set (IBSS), the Basic Service Set (BSS), and the Extended Service Set (ESS). WLAN components can be used to extend, enhance or entirely replace existing Ethernet infrastructure. The NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card can accommodate any of these WLAN topologies. -
Page 24: How To Make Your Wireless Network More Secure
The 802.11b standard, which your NetComm WLAN device is based on, permits Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Depending on what other hardware you use your NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card with, there are two levels of WEP typically available: 64-bit encryption (based on a 40-bit encryption key), and 128-bit encryption (based on a 104-bit key). -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
PING utility, Network Monitors, TELNET and FTP. Other more elaborate tools, such as LAN analysers, for example NETXRAY or Novell's LAN analyser, may also be used. Some common problems exhibited when the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card has not been properly installed include: Windows does not recognize the NetComm NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card when installed. -
Page 26: 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 fill in the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066. - Page 27 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 ……..………………...……….........
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Page 29: 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 30: Trademarks And Notices
All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at www.netcomm.com.au.
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