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SpaceLink™ B&W PCI CardWL230User’s Manual®
2ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it,may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,or translated into any language in any form or by any means, exceptdocumentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without theexpress written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTYOF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUTNOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONSOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OFBUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESSAND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THEPOSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECTOR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product isrepaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alterationis authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product isdefaced or missing.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not beregistered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and areused only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, withoutintent to infringe.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISMANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, ANDARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ANDSHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUSASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORSOR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL,INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright InformationProduct Name: SpaceLink B&W PCI Card  (WL230)Manual Revision: 1 E1165Release Date: December 2002
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 3Copyright InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449General Email: info@asus.com.twTechnical SupportMB/Others (Tel):+886-2-2890-7121 (English)Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English)Desktop/Server: +886-2-2890-7123 (English)Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698Support Email: tsd@asus.com.twWeb Site: www.asus.com.twNewsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.twASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USAGeneral Fax: +1-510-608-4555General Email: tmd1@asus.comTechnical SupportSupport Fax: +1-510-608-4555General Support: +1-502-933-8713Web Site: www.asus.comSupport Email: tsd@asus.comASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, GermanyGeneral Fax: +49-2102-442066General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only)Technical SupportSupport Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0Notebook (Tel): +49-2102-9599-10Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)Web Site: www.asuscom.de
4ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardTable of Contents1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7Overview .............................................................................................. 7The SpaceLink™ Family ...................................................................... 8System Requirements .......................................................................... 9The Product Package ........................................................................... 9ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout ........................................... 10LED Definitions .......................................................................... 10ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications ....................................... 112. Installation ............................................................................. 122.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card ......................... 12Blue Magic PCI Slot ................................................................... 13Non-Blue Magic PCI Slot ........................................................... 132.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver ........................................... 142.3 Verifying Drivers ......................................................................... 152.4 Installing the SpaceLink Utilities ................................................ 162.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth ............................................. 173. Wireless LAN Reference ...................................................... 193.1 Overview .................................................................................... 193.2 Windows XP Wireless Options .................................................. 203.3 Control Center............................................................................ 213.4 Wireless Settings ....................................................................... 23More than one ASUS SpaceLink Card....................................... 243.5 Status - Status Tab..................................................................... 24Association State ....................................................................... 25SSID........................................................................................... 25Network Type ............................................................................. 25Current Channel......................................................................... 25MAC address ............................................................................. 25Transmit Rate ............................................................................ 25Receive Rate ............................................................................. 25Security ...................................................................................... 27Power Save State ...................................................................... 27Radio State ................................................................................ 273.6 Save as Profile ........................................................................... 273.7 Activate Configuration ................................................................ 273.8 Status - Connection Tab............................................................. 28
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 5Table of ContentsFrame Sent/Received ................................................................ 28Frame Error................................................................................ 28Connection Quality..................................................................... 28Overall Connection Quality ........................................................ 28Frame Statistics ......................................................................... 293.9 Status - IP Config Tab ................................................................ 303.10 Config - Basic Tab ...................................................................... 31Power Saving ............................................................................. 32Transmit Power .......................................................................... 32Wireless Mode ........................................................................... 32Data Rate ................................................................................... 333.11 Encryption .................................................................................. 34Selecting Encryption Types (Enable AES or WEP).................... 34Default Key ................................................................................ 34Key Length ................................................................................. 35Unique Key ................................................................................ 35Shared Key ................................................................................ 35Two ways to assign Shared Keys .............................................. 353.12 Config - Advanced Tab ............................................................... 37Channel...................................................................................... 37Start Ad Hoc Network................................................................. 37Scan Mode ................................................................................. 37QoS ............................................................................................ 382.4 GHz Preamble ..................................................................... 383.13 Survey - Site Survey Tab ........................................................... 393.14 About - Version Info Tab............................................................. 403.15 Link Status ................................................................................. 413.16 Mobile Manager ......................................................................... 42Main Window ............................................................................. 43Using New Configuration Wizard ............................................... 46Using Edit Configuration ............................................................ 47Encryption .................................................................................. 49Site Monitor ................................................................................ 55Starting Site Monitor .................................................................. 55Main Screen ............................................................................... 55Monitor ....................................................................................... 563.17 Windows XP Wireless Properties ............................................... 57
6ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1Bluetooth Reference .................................................................. 59Introduction to Bluetooth .................................................................... 59Bluetooth Dongle ................................................................................ 60Using the Bluetooth Software ............................................................. 61Bluetooth Connection Wizard ............................................................. 62Explore ............................................................................................... 63Setup .................................................................................................. 64Security ...................................................................................... 64Configuration.............................................................................. 64Services.............................................................................................. 65Fax ............................................................................................. 66Network Access ......................................................................... 66Serial Port .................................................................................. 66Dial-Up Networking .................................................................... 66Inbox .......................................................................................... 66File Transfer (to Public Folder) ........................................................... 67Bluetooth Cellular Phone.................................................................... 68Dial-Up Networking with Bluetooth Cellular Phone .................... 695. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 706. Glossary................................................................................. 72IEEE 802.11b (11Mbits/sec) ............................................................... 76Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (for 802.11b) .............................. 77IEEE 802.11a (54Mbits/sec) ............................................................... 78COFDM (for 802.11a) ......................................................................... 797. Safety Information ................................................................ 80Federal Communications Commission Statement ............................. 80Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 81Regulatory information / Disclaimers.................................................. 81MPE Statement (Safety Information).................................................. 81Safety Information .............................................................................. 81Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure............... 82SAR Exposure .................................................................................... 82Radio Frequency Interference Requirements .................................... 82
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 7Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 11. IntroductionOverviewThank you for purchasing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. The ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card is a PCI compliant “wireless” network interfacecard (NIC) for any computer equipped with a PCI slot. For Bluetooth support,you must also have an ASUS motherboard equipped with a Blue Magic PCIslot or any motherboard with a USB 2.0 header. The Blue Magic PCI slot hasUSB 2.0 built into the slot.ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is designed to be fully compliant with boththe IEEE 802.11b and IEE802.11a wireless local area network (Wireless LAN)standards as well as Bluetooth for interconnecting personal devices. As a resultof the completion of the standard, the interoperability of Wireless LAN productsamong multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed. The ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card product provides high-speed, standards-based Wireless LANsolutions. The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card can auto-switch between802.11b and 802.11a networks, while maintaining Bluetooth connectivity.The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps, withautomatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps in 802.11b networks. It operates in theunlicensed 2.4 GHz frequencies called the Instrumentation, Science, andMedical (ISM) band. Unlicensed means free of charge to users.The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card also supports data rates up to 54 Mbpsin 802.11a networks using 5 GHz frequencies and Orthogonal FrequencyDivision Multiplexing (OFDM) technology.The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card configuration utility is a user-friendlyapplication that helps you quickly setup multiple roaming nodes using the ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card. You can even export the configuration settings toa file and import them to other computers for fast multiple installations. WirelessLANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering completemobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both corporateand home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN users. PCusers stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building withoutbeing bound by a LAN wires. This is accomplished through the use of SpaceLinkAccess Points. SpaceLink Access Points with built-in Internet gatewaycapability, allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP accountsimultaneously from different rooms without wires! ASUS SpaceLink productscan keep you connected anywhere, any time.
8ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1The SpaceLink™ FamilyThe SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card is a member of a product family thatprovides a complete wireless networking solution.The above illustrations are not to scale.The  SpaceLink™Cardbus Card (WL-200) is a dual band (IEEE802.11a/b) wireless LANadapter that fits into aNotebook PC’sPCMCIA Type II slotwith Cardbus support.LNKAIRThe SpaceLink™PC Card (WL-100)is a wireless LANadapter that fits intoa PCMCIA Type IIslot in a NotebookPC.The SpaceLink™CF Card (WL-110)is a wireless LANadapter that fits intoa Compact FlashType II slot in aPortable DigitalAssistant (PDA).The  SpaceLink™Access Point (WL-300) creates a wirelessnetwork using theIEEE 802.11bwireless standard.The SpaceLink™ Gateway (WL-500) creates a wireless network usingthe IEEE 802.11b wireless standardand allows sharing a single Internetconnection.The  SpaceLink™PCI Card (WL230)is a dual band/dualmode wireless PCIcard that supportsIEEE 802.11a,802.11b, andBluetooth.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 9Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1System RequirementsTo begin using the SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card, you must have thefollowing minimum requirements:• An ASUS motherboard with the Blue Magic PCI slot• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE• 32MB system memory or larger• 300MHz processor or higherAs of the writing of this manual, the following motherboards have the BlueMagic PCI slot: A7V8X, P4PE, P4G8X, P4GE-V. Please visit the ASUSWeb Site for updated information.The Product PackageWhen you receive the Wireless LAN package, it should contain thefollowing items:•  One SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card (WL230) with Antenna•  One SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card (WL230) User’s Manual•  One Support CD (tools and documentation)ASUS WLAN Control CenterMobile ManagerSite MonitorTroubleShootingASUS Bluetooth SoftwareIf any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact yourlocal dealer for instructions.
10 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card LayoutUSB 2.0 Out (up to 2 ports)USB 2.0 InStatusActivityTransmitReceiveAntenna PortASUS BlueMagic PCILED DefinitionsReceive LED:Blink - Receiving data packetsOFF - No data packets receivedTransmit LED:Blink - Transmitting data packetsOFF - No data packets transmittedActivity LED Status LED MeaningFast Blink Fast Blink Associated or joined with networkSlow Blink Slow Blink Associated or joined with network, no activityAlternating Alternating Searching for network connectionOFF Slow Blink Power save mode (Power-Up or Reset)OFF OFF No power received
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 11Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1ASUS SpaceLink B&W SpecificationsIndustry Standards: Bluetooth, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11bHost Interface: ASUS BlueMagic PCIAntenna: Integrated Bluetooth and dual-band wireless LANBluetooth  Operating Freq: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz  Data Rate: 1 Mbps  Range: Up to 10 meters  Architecture: Piconet, scatter netIEEE802.11a    Operating Freq: 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz, 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz    Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, 6Mbps, turbo mode up to 108Mbps    Range: Indoor: 12 meters @ 11Mbps, 50 meters @ 6MbpsOutdoor: 30 meters @ 54Mbps, 150 meters @ 6Mbps    Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-HocIEEE802.11b    Operating Freq: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz    Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps    Range: Indoor: 30 meters @ 11Mbps, 90 meters @ 2MbpsOutdoor: 150 meters @ 11Mbps, 300 meters @ 2Mbps    Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
12 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 22. InstallationThis chapter explains how to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Cardhardware, drivers, and utilities. This product is designed to operate inWindows Me, 2000, and XP. Examples in this manual will be that ofWindows XP.Complete the following steps to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCICard.1. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.2. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Driver3. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Utilities2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card1. Turn OFF your computer and open your computer chassis.2. Locate the WPCI_USB* jumpers and move them to “WirelessPCI_USB”P4PE®P4PE WPCI_USB SettingWPCI_USBWirelessPCI_USB(Default)35461324OriginalPCIreserved pin*This is one motherboard example only and may not correctly re-flect your motherboard. See your User’s Manual for correct infor-mation regarding the name, location, and use of these jumpers onyour motherboard.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 13Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 23. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card into a Blue Magic PCIslot.4. Attach the antenna to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card as shown.2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Cont.)If inserting the ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card into a non-BlueMagic PCI slot, a USB 2.0header on the motherboard orUSB 2.0 PCI card is required.Connect the provided USB cablefrom the ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card (USB 2.0 IN)to the USB 2.0 OUT header onthe motherboard or PCI card.You can still use the USB 2.0port by connecting your USBbracket to the USB 2.0 OUT onthe ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCICard.Non-Blue Magic PCI Slot3546USB 2.0 OutUSB CableUSB 2.0 Out (SpaceLink)1324USB 2.0 Out (MB)USB 2.0 InBlue Magic PCI Slot
14 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 22.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI DriverWith the SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed, turn ON your computer andenter Windows.1. Windows will automatically detect the ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card once it is insertedinto the PCMCIA slot, then the “Add NewHardware Wizard” dialog will appear. ClickNext.2. Insert the support CD that came with yourASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card .3. Select “Search for the best driver in”...“Search removable media...” Click Next.4. When asked about driver compatibility withWindows XP. Click Continue Anywaysince ASUS has always tests its driversbefore product shipment.5. Wait while Windows XP creates a restorepoint for you system files in case you needto restore your current system.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 15Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 26. Click Finish when installation has complete.Restart your computer if prompted.2.3 Verifying DriversYou can verify the driver in Device Manager. (Access Device Managerfrom Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware). A question mark   meansthat no driver has been installed. An exclamation mark over a card means that the driver is incorrect. Verify that you are using the correctproduct and driver CD. Try repeating the installation and contact customersupport if necessary.7. You can verify the “ASUS 11a/b PCI WirelessNetwork Adapter” driver in Device Manager.2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver (Cont.)
16 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 22.4 Installing the SpaceLink UtilitiesAfter you have installed the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card driver, youcan install the wireless utilities.1. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and an autorun menu will appear. Ifyour autorun is disabled, double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.2. From the autorun menu, click Install ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities.1. Click Next on the Welcome screen. 2. Click Next after reading the Information.3. Click  Next to use the default DestinationFolder or click Browse to select anotherfolder.4. Click Finish after setup is complete.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 17Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 22.5 Installing the SpaceLink BluetoothThe SpaceLink Bluetooth requires the installation of the Samsung BluetoothSoftware. After installation, you will find the PDF User Manual in“XTNDConnect Blue Manager” folder.1. Click Next to begin. 2. Click Next after reading the LicenseAgreement and selecting “I accept...”.3. Select your computer type: Desktop 4. Click Next to accept the destination folderor click “Change” to specify another folder.5. Click Install when ready to install thesoftware. 6. Click OK after reading the driver notice.
18 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 22.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth (Cont.)7. Click Finish when installation is complete. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 19Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33. Wireless LAN Reference3.1 OverviewThe ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card software includes five groups ofutilities.•Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applications and activatenetwork location settings.•Mobile Manager – A convenient tool to setup and manage networklocation settings.•Site Monitor – Measures the received signal strength indicator (RSSI)values of all wireless networks. This tool is used for determining thebest placement of Access Points to provide the most efficient coveragein a wireless network.•Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting will test your settings and connec-tion to try to pinpoint your problem and give you a solution.•Wireless Settings – Allows users to control the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card.
20 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.2 Windows XP Wireless OptionsThe wireless options shown below is only available for Windows XP. Thefirst time you run the Control Center utility, it will automatically show.Select one of the radio buttons to decide which interface to use with yourSpaceLink B&W PCI Card.Only use XP wireless function – Only use “Windows XP” wireless networksettings to configure the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function – Only use“ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card utilities” to configure the ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card.You can return to the Wireless Option setting at any time by left clickingthe control center icon and choosing “Wireless Option”.Taskbar Left-Click Menu
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 21Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.3 Control CenterControl Center is an application that makes it easy to launch applicationsand activate network location settings. Control Center starts automaticallywhen the system boots. Whenever Control Center is running, you will seea Control Center icon displayed on the Windows taskbar.Starting the Control Center manually• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click ASUS WLAN ControlCenter.or• Double click the Control Center icon on the desktop.Windows Start Menu - ProgramsUsing the Control Center TaskbarThe Control Center Taskbar menu display the following information:• The link quality of the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Excel-lent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Linked)• Whether the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is connected to theInternet (Blue: Connected, Gray: Not Connected)Taskbar Icon and Status
22 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Right-clicking the taskbar icon shows thefollowing menu items:•Wireless Settings – Launches WirelessSettings application.•Activate Configuration – Allows you toset which profile to use.•Mobile Manager – Launches MobileManager application.•Preferences – Customizes the way the Control Center program be-haves. You can create a Control Center shortcut on the desktop.You can also set whether Control Center starts up with Windows.•Exit – Closes the Control Center program.Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar)Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Not linked but connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Excellent link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Good link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Fair link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Linked (Ad Hoc)Not Linked (Ad Hoc)Connected to InternetRight-Click Menu
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 23Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Left-clicking the taskbar icon showsthe following menu:•Wireless Radio On – Turns thewireless radio ON.•Wireless Radio Off – Turnsthe wireless radio OFF.•Search & Connect – View theproperties of available AccessPoints within range.•Wireless Option (Windows XP only) – Sets your Windows XP wire-less networking environment.Double-clicking the taskbar icon:• Launches the Wireless Settings application.3.4 Wireless SettingsWireless Settings is an application that allows you to control your ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use Wireless Settings to View or Modify theconfiguration settings and monitor the operational status of your PC Card.Once Wireless Settings is launched, you can see the tabbed property sheet.This property sheet is composed of tabbed “pages”, each with its own groupof feature-specific settings.Starting Wireless Settings• Open the Windows Control Panel, and then double-click the icon ASUSDualBand WLAN Card Setting icon.or• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUSDualBand WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Wireless Settings.or• Click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, a popup menuappears, and then click Wireless Settings.Taskbar Left-Click Menu
24 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3More than one ASUS SpaceLink CardIf you have more than one ASUS SpaceLink Card. You will be given adevice selection window when you launch the “Wireless Settings” utility.3.5 Status - Status TabYou can view the information about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Cardfrom the general menu. These fields are blank if the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card does not exist.Scanning Connected
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 25Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Association StateDisplays the connection status as follows:Connected - The station is now associated with one wireless LAN device.When operating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the MAC address ofthe Access Point with which you are communicating. When operating in AdHoc mode, this field shows the virtual MAC address used by computersparticipating in the Ad Hoc network.Scanning... - The station is now attempting to authenticate and associate withthe desired Access Point or Ad Hoc node.Disconnected - The link is connected, but no beacon received.SSIDDisplays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) that the card is either associated orintending to join.Network TypeDisplays the type of the network that the card is in use. The value is either"Infrastructure" or "Ad Hoc".Current ChannelDisplays the radio channel that the card is currently tuned. This number changesas the radio scans the available channels.MAC addressIndicates the hardware address of the card. MAC address is a unique identifierfor networking devices (typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through9 and A through F, six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, i.e.00:E0:18:F0:05:C0).Transmit RateDisplays the current transmit data rate in megabits per second (Mbps).Receive RateDisplays the current receive data rate in megabits per second (Mbps).
26 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3SecurityIndicates whether or not Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is enabled for thestation.Power Save StateShows the following indicating the power saving state of the station "Awake","Sleep Pending", "Sleep", "Fake Sleep Pending", "Faking Sleep", and"Unknown".Radio StateShows the wireless radio on or off.Radio On - When the wireless radio is turned off, the followingicon appears in the upper left of the Settings property page.Radio Off - When the wireless radio is turned on, the followingicon appears in the upper left of the Settings property page.Change SSID – Click on this to set the SSID.Search & Connect – Click on this to connect to an available network.3.6 Save as ProfileLater, when you make individual settings, you may want to use profiles tosave your settings. Profiles will help you combine all your settings forwork, home, roaming, and other locations so that you do not have to repeatindividual settings.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 27Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.7 Activate ConfigurationAuto roaming is enabled by default and will automatically switch to strongeraccess points. You can uncheck it if you have many access points and donot want to constantly switch to different networks. If you want to use aparticular profile. You can also check it here.
28 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.8 Status - Connection TabYou can view the current link statistics about the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid only ifthe ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card exists.Frame Sent/ReceivedTransmitted - The number of frames that were transmitted.Received - The number of frames that were received.Frame ErrorTransmitted - The number of frames that were not successfully transmitted.Received - The number of frames that were not successfully received.Connection QualitySignal Strength - Reflects the signal level related to the Access Point or AdHoc node the station is currently connected to. Ratings are: Excellent, Good,Fair, and Poor.Overall Connection QualityIt is derived from the current "Signal Strength". A graph displays a connectionquality range between 0 and 100 percent.Scanning Connected
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 29Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Frame StatisticsFrame statistics give information on data transferred though the wirelessLAN. You can monitor performance or trouble shoot signal quality withindifferent location of your wireless network.Connected
30 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.9 Status - IP Config TabIP Config tab shows all the current network configuration information forthe ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use it to verify your network settings.IP CONFIG will display all the current TCP/IP configuration valuesincluding the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and WindowsInternet Naming Service (WINS) and DNS configuration.ButtonIP Release - Releases the DHCP IP address for the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card.IP Renew - Renews the DHCP IP address for the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card.NOTE: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be used onthe ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card that is configured with DHCP.Connected
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 31Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.10 Config - Basic TabLets you can change the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card configurationswithout rebooting your computer.Network TypeInfrastructure – Select the Infrastructure mode to establish a connec-tion with an Access Point. Your computer is able to access wirelessLAN and wired LAN (Ethernet), via an associated access point. TheChannel field turns to “Auto” when “Infrastructure” is selected.Ad Hoc – Select the “Ad Hoc” mode to communicate directly witheach other without using an Access Point. An “Ad Hoc” network istypically formed quickly and easily without pre-planning. For example,share meeting notes between networked computers in a meeting room.SSIDUse the SSID filed to configure the SSID for the ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card. You can enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down listbox. SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”, which is a string used to identifya wireless LAN. You will only be able to connect Access Points which hasthe same SSID as the one you set. Use different SSIDs to segment the wirelessLAN and increase security. SSIDs must all be printable characters and havinga maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as “ Wireless LAN”.Set the SSID to a null string, if you wish to allow your station toconnect to any Access Point it can find. But you cannot use nullstring in Ad Hoc mode.SSID Set to “Doc”
32 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Power SavingThis field allows the configuration of power management options to conservebattery life. These options are "Off", "Normal, and "Maximum". PowerManagement is disabled when "Ad Hoc" mode is selected in the NetworkType field.When the Power Saving setting is Off, it allows a full powered state that yieldsthe best performance. This mode is recommended for devices running on ACpower.Power Saving setting is Normal or Maximum will enable power savingsfunction, the adapter will wake up periodically to see if there is any data beingsent. This mode is recommended for devices running on battery power. Thedifference is when the Power Saving setting is Normal, the driver turns offpower to the adapter for brief periods over briefly-spaced time intervals; whenthe Power Saving setting is Maximum, the driver turns off power to the adapterfor long periods over widely-spaced time intervals.Transmit PowerThis field allows the configuration of transmit power options. The options are"100%", "50%", "25%", "12.5", and "Lowest".Wireless ModeChoose which wireless mode the wireless card will use. You can enable morethan one wireless mode to allow system auto switch among them.802.11a (5 GHz): Use this checkbox to allow the wireless card to use the 5GHz and 54 Mbps wireless mode.5 GHz 108 Mbps (Turbo Mode): Use this checkbox to allow the wirelesscard to use the 5 GHz and 108 Mbps wireless mode. A high speed operatingmode for 802.11a radio space. Support data transfer speeds up to 108 Mbps,twice the speed of standard 802.11a devices.802.11b (2.4 GHz): Use this checkbox to allow the wireless card to use the 2.4GHz and 11 Mbps wireless mode.Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 33Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Data RateSelect the transmit data rate (fix or auto). The data rates supported for theASUS SpaceLink WLAN Cards are:Auto - The adapter will adjust to the most suitable transmission rate.Fix - 11a: Fix data rate to 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 megabits per second.11b: Fix data rate to 1, 2, 5, or 11 megabits per second.Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.
34 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.11 EncryptionLets you configure the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Card encryption settings. Wesupport two encryption types: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and AdvancedEncryption Security (AES). While WEP is universally supported and commonlyused, AES provides a much higher level of security. Frames encrypted withAES are more difficult to decipher without known the key. Please note thatyou will only be able to communicate with wireless devices that have use thesame encryption settings.Pull Down MenusWEP EnabledSelecting Encryption Types (Enable AES or WEP)Specify the encryption type AES or WEP. If you enable both, the STA and APwill automatically negotiate the encryption type. By specifying auto, the STAand AP will negotiate and attempt to use AES before exchanging data packets.If the STA or AP does not support AES, WEP is used.If one of the check boxes is selected, an encryption Key is used to encrypt yourdata before it is transmitted over the air. If you enable encryption, you will onlybe able to communicate with wireless devices that have use the same encryptionkeys.NOTE: AES is not supported in Ad Hoc mode, since Ad Hoc modedoes not support unique key.Default KeyThe Default Key field lets you specify which of the encryption key (Unique,First, Second, Third, or Fourth) you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN.You can change the default key by clicking on the down arrow at the right of
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 35Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3this field, selecting the number of the key you want to use and then clicking theApply button. As long as the Access Point or station with which you arecommunicating has the same key in the same position, you can use any of thekeys as the default.Key LengthDefines the length for each encryption key. As the Key Length is changed, thenumber of available characters in the filed is changed automatically. For 64bits encryption, each Key contains exactly 10 hexadecimal digits. For 128 bitsencryption, each Key contains exactly 26 hexadecimal digits. For 152 bitsencryption, each Key contains exactly 32 hexadecimal digits.Unique KeyThis option is enable only if you enable AES Encryption. Defines the uniqueencryption key for security for the current network configuration. In Ad Hocmode, this encryption key type is not used.Shared KeyThis option is enable only if you enable WEP Encryption. The WEP Key is a64 bits (5 byte), 128 bits (13 byte) or 152 bits (16 byte) Hexadecimal digits thatis used to encrypt transmit data packets and decrypt received data packets.Two ways to assign Shared KeysManual Assignment - When you click this button, the cursor appears in thefield for Key 1. To enable WEP encryption, you are required to enter at leastone shared key. For 64-bit encryption, each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits(0~9, a~f, and A~F). For 128-bit encryption, each Key contains exactly 26 hexdigits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). For 152-bit encryption, each Key contains exactly32 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F).Automatic Generation - Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, orsymbols in the Passphrase column, then the Wireless Settings Utility uses analgorithm to generate four shared Keys for encryption.NOTE: This function ease users from having to remember theirpasswords and is compatible to some existing WLAN utilities, butit is not very secure. "Manual Assignment" is more secure.NOTE: Click the Apply or OK button to save the encryption set-tings. The keys you entered will be masked by asterisks.
36 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 364/128bits versus 40/104bitsYou may be confused about configuring WEP encryption, especially whenusing multiple wireless LAN products from different vendors. There aretwo levels of WEP Encryption: 64 bits and 128 bits.First, 64 bit WEP and 40 bit WEP are the same encryption method and caninteroperate in the wireless network. This lower level of WEP encryptionuses a 40 bit (10 Hex character) as a “secret key” (set by user), and a 24 bit“Initialization Vector” (not under user control). This together makes 64bits (40 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40 bits andothers refer to this as 64 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use the term 64bits when referring to this lower level of encryption.Second, 104 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP are the same encryption methodand can interoperate in the wireless network. This higher level of WEPencryption uses a 104 bit (26 Hex character) as a “secret key” (set by user),and a 24 bit “Initialization Vector” (not under user control). This togethermakes 128 bits (104 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 104bits and others refer to this as 128 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use theterm 128 bits when referring to this higher level of encryption.Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 37Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.12 Config - Advanced TabAdvanced tab provides some additional settings for the ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card.ChannelUsing the Channel field to select the radio channel for card. In an "infrastructure"network, the card will automatically select the correct frequency channelrequired to communicate with an Access Point, this parameter will be fixed in"Auto" and cannot be changed. In an "Ad Hoc" network, you can decide channelnumber for the card. The radio channels you may use depend on the regulationsin your country.Start Ad Hoc NetworkChoose which wireless mode will start an Ad Hoc network if no matchingSSID is found after scanning all available modes. The default value is 5 GHz54 Mbps (802.11a).Scan ModeAllows selection of the wireless card scanning method used to locate access
38 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.points or ad hoc networks. The default value is Auto.Passive: Click on this radio button to specify passive scanning. Passive scanningindicates that the wireless card is in listen-only mode.Auto: Click on this radio button to specify automatic scanning. The driveruses the country code to determine which type of scanning to use, either activeor passive.QoSSpecifies disable or enable the station to cooperate in a network using Qualityof Service (QoS).2.4 GHz PreambleSpecifies Short & Long or Long-Only preamble mode for a 2.4 GHz/11 Mbnetwork. Long-Only is used for backward-compatibility with older 2.4 GHzdevices. The default value is Short & Long.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 39Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.13 Survey - Site Survey TabUse the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless networks availableto the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. The Site Survey tab is read-onlywith no user configurable data fields. Use the Site Survey tab to view thefollowing network parameters.•BSSID – View the IEEE MAC addresses of the available networks.•SSID – View the SSID (service set identification) within available networks.•CH – View the direct-sequence channel used by each network.•RSSI – Views the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) in dB.•Type – View wireless network status information, the value is eitherAP (infrastructure) or STA (Ad Hoc).•WEP – View wireless network WEP encryption information, the valueis either OFF (disable encryption) or ON (enable encryption).ButtonsSearch – Scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result inthe “Available Network List”.Connect – To associate a network, select it from the “Available NetworkList” and click this button.Some Access Pointscan disable broadcast-ing SSID to hide them-selves from “Site Sur-vey” or “Site Monitor”for added security butstill allow you to join ifyou know their SSID.
40 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.14 About - Version Info TabUses the Version Info tab to view program and ASUS SpaceLink WLANCard version information. The program version information field includesthe Copyright and utility version. The version information includes thendis version, driver name, and driver version.Network Driver Interface SpecificationThis screen is an example only. Normally,you will see non-zero version numbers.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 41Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3To Exit Wireless SettingsTo exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel. This utility may beclosed at any time and from any tab. If you did not save the configurationsettings, you will be prompted to do so.3.15 Link StatusASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card connection quality icon appears on theleft of the ASUS WLAN Card Settings. Use the icon to view the currentsignal quality of the adapter.Excellent Link Quality (Infrastructure)Good Link Quality (Infrastructure)Fair Link Quality (Infrastructure)Poor Link Quality (Infrastructure)Not linked (Infrastructure)Linked (Ad Hoc)Not Linked (Ad Hoc)
42 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.16 Mobile ManagerMobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage network locationsettings. Mobile Manager lets users configure multiple alternativeconfigurations for different locations. You only need to set this once, andthen easily switch configurations when you change your location.Starting Mobile Manager• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Mobile Manager.or• Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and thenclick Mobile Manager.Using Mobile Manager - Quick Guide1. The first time you launch the Mobile Manager utility, it will automati-cally generate configurations that stores the current settings of all in-stalled network devices in your system.2. Change the name of the configuration to a descriptive name like “Work-Meeting Room” or “Home-ADSL”.3. On the File menu, click New Configuration, the New ConfigurationWizard dialog appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to create yourown location configurations.4. After you have created your configurations, you can see them in themain window.5. Select the configuration you want to use and then click Activate Con-figuration from the Activate pull-down menu. Your system will thenswitch to the network settings configured to your chosen selection.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 43Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Main WindowYou can use the Mobile Manager utility main window to create a newconfiguration, edit a configuration or activate a configuration. The main windowincludes a menu bar, tool bar, and a list view for showing existing configurations.Using the pull-down menu and toolbarThe following topics show the commands available from the Mobile Managerpull-down menu and toolbar. If no configuration is selected, some commandswill be grayed out and inaccessible. The toolbar contains buttons for many ofthe most commonly used commands in Mobile Manager. It allows quick accessto some of the most useful features of Mobile Manager. The commands providedby the toolbar buttons are also available from the pull-down menu.File MenuNew Configuration - Select New Configuration in the File menuto open a New Configuration Wizard dialog. Use the New Configu-ration Wizard dialog to create a new configuration. See Using NewConfiguration Wizard for details on this command.Import Configuration - Load a configuration from an INI File.Export Configuration - Save the selected configuration (contain-ing Wireless Settings, TCP/IP Settings, Network Settings, ...) to anINI File. The INI file can be placed on a floppy diskette and thenimported by other computers using Mobile Manager. This can alsobe used as a backup feature for yourself.Exit - Close the Mobile Manager utility.
44 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Mobilize MenuAuto Roaming – If an association changes, it will automaticallyswitch into a network configuration that you have made. If no asso-ciations have been made, it will automatically connect to a wirelessnetwork based on configurations that you specify.Activate Configuration – Applies the configuration that you haveselected from the list. You may be prompted to restart Windowsdepending on the required changes. Follow the instructions on thescreen. Windows 2000 and XP usually do not require restarting yourcomputer, but Windows 98 and ME usually will require a restart.Edit MenuAll these commands are also available from the context menu that appearswhen you right-click with a configuration in the Mobile Manager window.Edit Configuration - Select Edit Configuration in the Edit menu toopen an Edit Configuration dialog to edit selected configurationitems. See “Using Edit Configuration” for details on this command.Rename - Change the name of the selected configuration.Copy - Duplicate the selected configuration.Delete - Discard the selected configuration.View MenuLarge Icons - Displays large icons for each configuration.Small Icons - Displays small icons for each configuration.List - Shows the configuration names in a list.Details - The Detailed view expands this list to include informationabout the configurations. The information includes configurationname, type, and description.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 45Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Help MenuContents - Displays the WinHelp contents window (the one youare reading now) for online Help.About Mobile Manager - Displays the version number and copy-right information for Mobile Manager. Click on the logo to connectto ASUS’ website.
46 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Using New Configuration WizardCreate a new configurationCreate a new configuration if you are in a specific location that does nothave an existing configuration defined. Use the New Configuration Wizardto create a configuration in a few easy steps.1. Do one of the following:• On the File menu, click New Configuration.or• Double-click New Configuration on the Main window.Then the New Configuration Wizard dialog starts.2. Choose the type of configuration that you want to create and click Next.•Wireless Local Area Network Configuration: You must have anASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed in your PC.•Wired Local Area Network Configuration: You must have a NIC (LANcard) (other than ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card) installed in yourPC.•Dialup Networking Configuration: You must have a modem in-stalled in your PC.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 47Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33. Enter the name and description you want to use for this configurationin the Name and description field. And Click Next.4. Follow the on-screen instructions, it will guide you through the processof specifying the settings in your configuration. The Wizard reads thecurrent system settings (TCP/IP, NT Domain, Proxy, File, and PrinterSharing) and displays it. Depending on the configuration that you havecreated, you can set the following groups of settings:• Wireless settings (for Wireless Configuration)• Network settings (for Wireless/Wired Configuration)• TCP/IP settings (for Wireless/Wired Configuration)• Dialing settings (for Dialup Configuration)• Dialup Networking settings (for Dialup Configuration)• Internet settings (for Wireless/Wired/Dialup Configuration)• Sharing settings (for Wireless/Wired/Dialup Configuration)See “Using Edit Configuration” for detailed information on each.5. Enter the appropriate information in the wizard. After specifying theappropriate information on each page, click Next to continue.6. On the final window of the New Configuration Wizard, you will see aFinish button.• If you do not want to use this new configuration now, click Finishto save the new configuration. It will be shown in the Mobile Man-ager main window.or• If you want to use this new configuration now, click Mobilize.Using Edit ConfigurationEdit an existing configurationEdit a configuration if you want to view or change dialup or LAN settings.• On the Edit menu, click Edit Configuration.or• Double-click one existing configuration on the Main window.Then the Edit Configuration dialog starts.The Edit Configuration dialog contains various settings, which you select byclicking the buttons at the left of the window. Each setting is described below.
48 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3General settingsName – This field is mandatory, and used for indicating the locationfrom which you are dialing or connecting to the network. For example,if this is used for a meeting room at work, you can use a name like“Work-Meeting Room”. If it is used for home on your ADSL, you canname like “Home-ADSL”.Description – This field is optional, you can use it to provide moredetails about this configuration.Network settingsNetwork settings include: “Identification” and “Microsoft Networking”.IdentificationComputer name – Give your computer a unique name of up to 15characters. Thecomputer name is the name that others on your net-work will see your computer as. For complete compatibility, do not usespaces or symbols. It’s generally the same as the DNS hostname, forexample, “JohnDoe”.Workgroup – Type an existing workgroup name or create a newworkgroup by typing a new name that contains up to 15 characters. Useit to identify your computer group that you belong to.Computer Description – This information is displayed as a commentnext to the computer name when the computer is seen in “Details” view(select from the Windows pull-down menu). Use it to describe yourcomputer, for example, your name, or location.Microsoft NetworkingLogon validation – Specify how Windows 9x clients connect to a Win-dows NT Server Domain at this location.Check  Log on to Windows NTdomain box if you are using a Windows NT Server in domain control-ler mode. And then enter the Window NT server domain name in Win-dow NT domain field.Network logon options – Specify how Windows 9x clients try to logon.Select Quick logon to wait until the shared network drives is actuallyused to attempt the login. Select Logon and restore network connectionsto logon to all shared network drives when the user logs into Windows.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 49Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Wireless settingsNetwork TypeInfrastructure – Select the Infrastructure mode to establish a connec-tion with an Access Point.Ad Hoc – Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with eachother without using an Access Point.SSIDUsing the SSID filed to configure the SSID setting for the ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is a stringused to identify a wireless LAN. You will only be able to connect with anAccess Point, which has the same SSID. Use different SSIDs to segmentthe wireless LAN and add security.Note that the SSID must be all printable character string (case sensitivity)and up to 32 characters long, such as “ WIRELESS LAN”. Set the SSID toa null string, if you wish to allow your station to connect to any AccessPoint it can find. But you cannot use null string in Ad Hoc mode.EncryptionSelect disable or enable AES or WEP encryption. If you enable both, theSTA and AP will automatically negotiate the encryption type. By specifyingauto, the STA and AP will negotiate and attempt to use AES beforeexchanging data packets. If the STA or AP does not support AES, WEP isused.If one of the check boxes is selected, an encryption Key is used to encryptyour data before it is transmitted over the air. If you enable encryption, youwill only be able to communicate with wireless devices that have use thesame encryption keys.NOTE: AES is not supported in Ad Hoc mode, since Ad Hoc modedoes not support unique key.
50 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3TCP/IP settingsTCP/IP settings include five tabs: Device, IP Address, Gateway, DNS, andWINS.DeviceChoose the network adapter that you want to use for this configuration.IP AddressObtain an IP address from a DHCP server – Dynamic host configu-ration protocol (DHCP) server assigns IP addresses automatically withina specified range to devices.Specify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IPaddress and subnet mask that you should use. Type in the IP Addressand Subnet Mask fields manually.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 51Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3GatewaySpecify the gateways. There can be more than one specified.Set up theprimary gateway first.Add a gateway - Type the IP address of the gateway in the New Gate-way field and then click Add. The gateway you specified appears in theInstalled Gateways list. Repeat to specify another gateways. The valuein each field must be a number between 0 and 255. You can have up toeight IP addresses for gateways.Remove a gateway - Select the gateway from the Installed Gatewayslist and click Remove.DNSSelect Enable or Disable DNS. If you enable DNS, fill the followingparameters.Host – Enter the name of your computer. That is used to identifier thecomputer on the Internet. The hostname is generally the same as theMicrosoft networking computer name, for example, “S82000W”.Domain – Enter the TCP/IP domain name for your network.The fulldomain name consists of one or more names that are separated by dots,for example, “asus.com”.DNS Server Search Order – Specify the DNS Servers in the desiredorder to search for DNS information.Domain Suffix Search Order – Add any domain suffixes that may bevalid attached to the end of Internet domain name.WINSSpecify the WINS server. There can be more than one specified.Set up theprimary WINS server first.Disable WINS Resolution – Do not use WINS resolution.Enable WINS Resolution – Use WINS resolution. Specify the IP ad-dresses of the WINS servers in the desired search order. Scope ID isused when NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabling on the workstations. Ifthis protocol has been enabled, then every workstation group must havethe same Scope ID for those computers to communicate within the group.The Scope ID is usually left blank.Use DHCP for WINS Resolution – If a DHCP server is available thatis configured to provide information on available WINS servers.
52 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Dialing settingsSpecify how the call will be dialed. This is useful if you want to change thecall to a calling card, use your computer from different locations, or add adial prefix, country code, or area code automatically.Dialup Networking settingsDialup Networking settings include four tabs: Device, Phone Number,Server Type, and TCP/IP.DeviceChoose the modem you want to use by Dial-Up Networking to connect toanother computer for this connection.Phone NumberSpecify area code, telephone number, and country code for this connection.Clear the Use area code and Dialing Properties checkbox, if you want toignore area code and dialing settings.Server TypeType of Dial-Up Server – Select the server type for this connection.Advanced optionsSelect Log on to network checkbox to specify that Dial-Up Networkingwill attempt to log on to the network you are connecting to, using the username and password you typed when you logged on to Windows.Select Enable software compression checkbox to specify whetherincoming or outgoing information is compressed before it is sent. This isuseful to speed up the transfer of information. Compression occurs only ifboth computers are using compatible compression.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 53Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Select Require encrypted password checkbox to specify that onlyencrypted passwords can be sent to or accepted by your computer. This isuseful if you need additional security for this connection. When type yourpassword while dialing out, this setting will encrypt your password but thetarget computer must support encrypted passwords for your password tobe understood.Allowed network protocols – Specifies the network protocols that yourcomputer can use.Select NetBEUI protocol to connect to Windows NT, Windows forWorkgroups, or LAN Manager servers.Select IPX/SPX Compatible protocol to connect to Netware and Win-dows NT servers and Windows 98 computers.Select TCP/IP protocol to connect to Internet and wide-area networks.TCP/IPServer assigned IP address – Specifies whether Dialup Networkingaccepts an IP address from a ppp server. If the ppp server does not offeran IP address, the IP address specified for TCP/IP Dial-Up Adapter inthe Network dialog box is used.Specify an IP address – Provides a space for you to type the preferredIP address for this connection. Dial-Up Networking tries to use thisaddress first.Server assigned name server addresses – Specifies whether Dial-UpNetworking accepts a DNS and WINS server addresses from a pppserver. If the ppp server does not offer DNS and WINS addresses, DNSand WINS server addresses specified for TCP/IP Dial-Up Adapter inthe Network dialog box are used.Specify name server addresses – Provides a space for you to type oneor two DNS and WINS server addresses for this connection only. Dial-Up Networking tries to use these addresses first.Use IP header compression – Specifies whether Dial-Up Networkinguses IP header compression for this connection. IP header compressionoptimizes data transfer between computers.Use default gateway on remote network – Specifies whether IP traf-fic is routed to the WAN connection by default.
54 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Internet settingsA proxy server acts as a security barrier between your internal network(Intranet) and the Internet, keeping other people on the Internet from gainingaccess to confidential information on your internal network or yourcomputer.Disable Proxy Server – Do not use proxy server.Enable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to gain access to the Internet.Use the same proxy server for all protocols – Specifies whether youwant to use the same proxy server to gain access to the Internet usingall protocols.Servers – Provides spaces for you to type the address and port numberof the proxy server you want to use to gain access to the Internet overHTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher, and Socks protocol.ExceptionsDo not use proxy server for address beginning with – Provides a spacefor you to type the Web addresses that do not need to be accessed throughthe proxy server. If you want to connect to a computer on your Intranet,make sure you type its address in this box. You can use wild cards to matchdomain and host names or addresses, for example, “*.company.com”,“192.72.111.*”.Bypass proxy server for local addresses – Specifies whether you want touse the proxy server for all local (Intranet) addresses. You might be able togain access to local addresses easier and faster if you do not use the proxyserver.Sharing settingsI want to be able to give others access to my files – Turn file sharing ONor OFF. File sharing enables people using other computers to read or modifyfiles you share on your computer.I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s) – Turn printersharing ON or OFF. Printer sharing enables people using other computersto printer their files on your printers.Click Save button to save all the changes you have made without clos-ing the Edit Configuration dialog box.Click Cancel button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box withoutsaving any changes you have made.Click Close button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box and saveany changes that you have made.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 55Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3Site MonitorSite Monitor measures the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) valuesof all available wireless networks. This tool is used for determining thebest placement of Access Points to provide the best coverage for a wirelessnetwork.Starting Site Monitor• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Site Monitor.or• Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and thenclick Site Monitor.Main ScreenMeasures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all available wirelessnetworks.Some Access Points can disable broadcasting SSID to hide them-selves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor” for added securitybut still allow you to join if you know their SSID.
56 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 3MonitorDirected link state test with one particular wireless network, including:RSSI: This indicates the value of received signal strength of the last receivedframe. In principle, the higher the RSSI, the better your communicationsquality.Throughput: This sends a specified number of data packets to the remotehost and calculates the average megabytes per second.During the test, the Start button toggles to Stop. You can click Start buttonto begin the link test and click Stop button at any time to terminate the test.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 57Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 33.17 Windows XP Wireless Properties2. Double-click ASUS SpaceLink WL230...1. Double-click System icon in the Control Panel.3. The “General” page will show status,duration, speed, and signal strength. Signalstrength is represented by green bars with5 bars meaning excellent signal and 1 barmeaning poor signal.4. The “Wireless Networks” page will showAvailable networks and Preferred networks.Use the Add button to add the “SSID” ofavailable networks and set the connectionpreference order with the Move up andMove down buttons. The radio tower witha signal icon identifies the currentlyconnected access point.
58 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 3 - Wireless LAN ReferenceChapter 35. The “Authentication” page allows you to addsecurity settings. Read Windows help formore information.6. The “Advanced” page allows you to setfirewall and sharing. Read Windows helpfor more information.3.7  Windows XP Wireless Properties (Cont.)
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 59Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Bluetooth ReferenceIntroduction to BluetoothThe term "Bluetooth" refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchangeof data between two devices.In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection.Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection withanother. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection. The originatorof the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) therequest is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both clientand server.A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connectionto another device as part of its normal operation. For example, the programmay request a connection to a remote computer, a printer, PDA, or a CellularPhone. Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the deviceoperator, such as an attempt to browse a remote computer, print a file, or dialout on a Cellular Phone.Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond toa connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the backgroundon the server, ready to respond to connection requests.
60 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Bluetooth DongleThe Bluetooth dongle is an optional device. The following gives instructionson using a Bluetooth dongle with the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.1. When you insert a USB Bluetooth dongle,“Hardware Update Wizard” will appear. Select“Install from a list...” and click Next to continue.2. Select “Search removable...” and click Nextto continue.3. Click Continue Anyway on driver warningswhen installing devices using bundled drivers. 4. Click  Finish when the hardware update iscomplete.When installing software for your Bluetoothdevice, you may be asked about your devicetype in order to add type information to the “EntireBluetooth Neighborhood”.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 61Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4If you cannot see any devices within “EntireBluetooth Neighborhood”, make sure that yourdevices are properly working and set to allowdiscovering.Devices within range will be shown in “EntireBluetooth Neighborhood”Using the Bluetooth SoftwareBy default, Bluetooth devices will have theirdiscovery option enabled. If you want to knowwhere this is set, right-click the Bluetooth icon onthe taskbar and choose Setup | Configurationin order to bring up the configuration window. Usethe “Accessibility” page to “Let other Bluetoothdevices discover this computer”.Enable DiscoveringDepending on your Windows folder options, you willmay see different sized icons. The above has “Showcommon tasks in folders” enabled and view “Tiles”.If your local Bluetooth device is not present orworking, you will get red x’s on each Bluetoothservice icon.Different Views Bluetooth Not AvailableThis icon will appear on your desktop. Double-click to launch the Bluetooth utility. Click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood tosearch for Bluetooth devices in range.
62 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Bluetooth Connection WizardUsing “My Bluetooth Places” and browsing to the individual service within atarget device is actually easier to use than using the “Bluetooth ConnectionWizard”. See “Services” a few pages later.Launch the “Bluetooth Connection Wizard” fromthe Start menu or right click the Bluetooth iconon the taskbar. You can read about “BluetoothConnection” in the Online Manual.Enter a password if necessary.Select a service and target device.Click Finish when completed.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 63Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Besides double-clicking the Bluetooth icon onyour desktop, you can right click and selectExplore to view Bluetooth devices along withyour entire computer in one window.This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “MyBluetooth Places” selected.This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “EntireBluetooth Neighborhood” selected. This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “MyDevice” selected.Explore
64 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Right click and select Setup to view Bluetoothconfiguration options.SetupSecurity ConfigurationYou can read about the Security andConfiguration settings in the Online Manual.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 65Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4There are several other services available whenyou open the target device. When you double-click a service, the “Status”will show “Connected”. Because resources arelimited, when you start a service, other servicesmay be disconnected.ServicesUsing services on a target device are just as they would be on your own computerbut you will be borrowing the target device’s resources. For more information onthose services, refer to your source or target’s user’s manual.You can also use services from the Bluetoothtaskbar icon. Right-click the icon to bring up the“Services” menu.See next page for examples of each service.
66 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Network AccessFax InboxSerial Port Dial-Up Networking
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 67Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4File Transfer (to Public Folder)[Source] Selecting “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood”will show available Bluetooth devices. You will notsee yourself. The above example is a PersonalComputer (Desktop PC) and only LaptopComputers (Notebook PC) are shown.[Source] When you open the target device, theavailable services will be shown. Notice thedevice name in the “Address”.[Source] When you open the target device’s“Public Folder” for the first time, it should beempty. Notice the device name in the “Address”.[Source] Drag and drop some files into thewindow to begin transferring files. [Source] After copying, you will see the files inthe other device. Notice the device name in the“Address”.[Target] You will find the files in the path similarto the one shown here. If the target device hasa search option, you can use it to locate the files.[Target] In this setup, there are two LaptopComputers and one Personal Computer. Fromone of the target Laptop Computers, you cansee the Personal Computer that was not shownin the previous screen capture.
68 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4When using a Bluetooth Cellular phone such as the Ericsson T39, you can seetarget Bluetooth devices similar to using a computer. Under (5) Extras menu,there is (5) Bluetooth options.(1) Discoverable - use this to allow other to be able to see your Cellular phone.The Ericsson T39 will only enable this function for 3 mins at a time for securityreasons.(2) Paired devices - add Bluetooth devices to connect to(3) Discover - use this to search for available Bluetooth devices.(4) Operation mode - set the operation mode for the Ericsson T39Here we can see the Ericsson T39when using a computer equippedBluetooth.Here are the available services usingthe Ericsson T39.Modern cellular (also called mobile)phones have several connection optionsto make its features accessible to a widerange of devices and computers inseveral environments.Bluetooth Cellular Phone
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 69Chapter 4 - Bluetooth ReferenceChapter 4Dial-Up Networking with Bluetooth Cellular PhoneThis is the same as one computer using another computer’s resources to accessthe Internet. While on the road, you can borrow your Bluetooth cellular phone’smodem without connecting a cable. This is like using a computer and a modemat home to access the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).Pairing is necessary in order to utilizeanother device’s resources. You will beasked to enter a password on bothdevices. The first device (a computerin this case) sets the password and thesecond device (the Ericsson T39 in thiscase) must enter the same password.Since the Ericsson T39 can only enternumbers as the password, make sureyou also use numbers as the passwordon the computer.PairingTo access the Internet, you need to dial-up to your Internet Service Provider(ISP), double click “Dial-upNetworking” in the Ericsson_T39window. Enter your ISP account “Username”, “Password”, and PhoneNumber.
70 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 5 - TroubleshootingChapter 55. TroubleshootingThe below troubleshooting guides provide answers to some of the morecommon problems, which you may encounter while installing or usingASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card products. If you encounter difficultiesthat are not mentioned in this section, please contact ASUS Wireless LANTechnical Support.Verify if the PCI Card is installed correctly.When the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card setup task is complete, youcan verify if the driver has been setup properly. Right click My Computer,select Properties, and click the Device Manager tab. Then double-clickthe Network adapters icon; you should see “ASUS 11a/b PCI WirelessNetwork Adapter” with an icon of expansion card. There should not be a“!” or “?” (problem) or “x” (disabled) symbol over this icon.There is a yellow exclamation mark or a yellow question mark in DeviceManager in front of my ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.To resolve the problem, you should update/reinstall the ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card driver. In “Device Manager”, right click ASUS 11a/b PCIWireless Network Adapter, select Properties, and select Driver tab. Clickon Update Driver button, then follow the “Update Device Driver Wizard”to complete the driver installation.In addition, you may be able to resolve this issue by reinstalling the driver.Choose ASUS 11a/b PCI Wireless Network Adapter, click Remove buttonin “Device Manager”, and then run the Add New Hardware Wizard fromthe Control Panel.Cannot connect to any Access PointsFollow the procedure below to configure your ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card.a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Infrastructure” mode.b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is setto the same “SSID” of an Access Point.c. Verify that the “Encryption” type is the same as that of an Access Point.If you enabled “WEP” encryption, you must also set the same WEPKeys on both sides.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 71Chapter 5 - TroubleshootingChapter 5Cannot connect to a Station (ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card)Follow the procedure below to configure your ASUS SpaceLink B&WPCI Card.a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Ad Hoc” mode.b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is setto the same “SSID” of the other station (or another ASUS SpaceLinkB&W PCI Card).c. Verify that the “channel” of the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is“Auto” or set to the same “channel” of the other station (or anotherASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card).d. Verify that the “Encryption” type is the same as the other station (oranother ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card). If  “WEP” encryption isenabled, you must set the same “WEP” Keys on both stations.Bad link quality or bad signal strengthThere are two possible reasons. First is radio interference, keep theenvironment around the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card away frommicrowave ovens and large metal objects. Then try to reorient the ASUSSpaceLink B&W PCI Card antenna. Second is the distance, decrease thedistance between your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card and the AccessPoint or station (or another ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card).The TCP/IP protocol did not bind to the SpaceLink PC Card.This will occur when the computer already has six TCP/IP bindings inWindows 98 or ten bindings in Windows Me. These limits are imposed bythe Microsoft operating system.Solution: If your computer already has the maximum number of TCP/IPbindings, remove one of the network adapters from the Networkconfiguration before installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card driver.
72 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 6Chapter 6 - Glossary6. GlossaryAccess Point (AP)An networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation ofmultiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.Ad HocA wireless network composed solely of stations within mutualcommunication range of each other (no Access Point).Basic Service Area (BSS)A set of stations controlled by a single coordination function.ChannelAn instance of medium use for the purpose of passing protocol data unitsthat may be used simultaneously, in the same volume of space, with otherinstances of medium use (on other channels) by other instances of the samephysical layer, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutualinterference.COFDMSee next few pages for detailed explanation.Direct-Sequence Spread SpectrumSee next few pages for detailed explanation.Extended Service Set (ESS)A set of one or more interconnected basic service set (BSSs) and integratedlocal area networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set.EthernetThe most widely used LAN access method, which is defined by the IEEE802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN meaning alldevices on the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networksoperate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to run over 10-BaseT cables.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 73Chapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryGatewayA network component that acts as an entrance to another network.IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.xx is a set of specifications for LANs from the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Most wired networks conformto 802.3, the specification for CSMA/CD based Ethernet networks or 802.5,the specification for token ring networks. 802.11 defines the standard forwireless LANs encompassing three incompatible (non-interoperable)technologies: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), DirectSequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), and Infrared. 802.11 specifies a carriersense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1 and 2Mbps wireless LANs.IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11bSee next few pages for detailed explanations.InfrastructureA wireless network centered about an access point. In this environment,the access point not only provides communication with the wired networkbut also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood.IP (Internet Protocol)The TCP/IP standard protocol that defines the IP datagram as the unit ofinformation passed across an Internet and provides the basis forconnectionless packet delivery service. IP includes the ICMP control anderror message protocol as an integral part. It provides the functionalequivalent of ISO OSI Network Services.IP AddressAn IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver ofinformation that is sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: theidentifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of theparticular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network.ISM Bands (Industrial, Scientific, and Medicine Bands)Radio frequency bands that the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) authorized for wireless LANs. The ISM bands are located at 902MHz, 2.400 GHz, and 5.7 GHz.
74 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryISP (Internet Service Provider)An organization that provides access to the Internet. Small ISPs provideservice via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private linehookups (T1, fractional T1, etc.).LAN (Local Area Network)A communications network that serves users within a defined geographicalarea. The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files and equipmentlike printers and storage devices. Special network cabling (10 Base-T) isoften used to connect the PCs together.NIC (Network Interface Card)A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the computer can beconnected to a network. It is responsible for converting data from stored inthe computer to the form transmitted or received.PacketA basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usuallyincludes routing information, data, and sometimes error detectioninformation.PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA),develops standards for PC cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. Thesecards are available in three types, and are have about the same length andwidth as credit cards. However, the different width of the cards ranges inthickness from 3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III).These cards can be used for various functions, including memory storage,landline modems and wireless modems.Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, HzThe international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent tothe older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one millionHertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electricalpower frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55-1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, andwireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4 GHz.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 75Chapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossarySSID (Service Set ID)SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Onlyclient PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection.StationAny device containing IEEE 802.11 wireless medium access conformity.TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)The standard transport level protocol that provides the full duplex, streamservice on which many application protocols depend. TCP allows a processor one machine to send a stream of data to a process on another. Softwareimplementing TCP usually resides in the operating system and uses the IPto transmit information across the network.
76 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryIEEE 802.11b (11Mbits/sec)In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adoptedthe 802.11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequencyband. This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: directsequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, andinfrared. Devices that comply with the 802.11 standard operate at a datarate of either 1 or 2 Mbps.In 1999, the IEEE created the 802.11b standard. 802.11b is essentiallyidentical to the 802.11 standard except 802.11b provides for data rates ofup to 11 Mbps for direct sequence spread spectrum devices. Under 802.11b,direct sequence devices can operate at 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or 1Mbps. This provides interoperability with existing 802.11 direct sequencedevices that operate only at 2 Mbps.Direct sequence spread spectrum devices spread a radio signal over a rangeof frequencies. The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHzfrequency band into 14 overlapping operating Channels. Each Channelcorresponds to a different set of frequencies. See the Appendix to determinethe center frequency used by each Channel.If operating multiple 802.11b Wireless PCI Cards in the same vicinity, thedistance between the center frequencies must be at least 25 MHz to avoidinterference. Note that the Channels available to an 802.11b Wireless PCICard will vary from country to country. In the United States, the 802.11bstandard allocates 11 operating Channels for direct sequence devices. Channels1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with each other. To avoidinterference between 802.11b Wireless PCI Cards, It is recommended thatyou configure the Wireless PCI Cards using only Channels 1, 6, and 11.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 77Chapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryDirect-Sequence Spread Spectrum (for 802.11b)Spread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal to spread thetransmission over a segment of the radio frequency band or spectrum. Direct-sequence is a spread spectrum technique where the transmitted signal isspread over a particular frequency range. The Space Link Wireless PCICard uses Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for radiocommunication.Direct-sequence systems communicate by continuously transmitting aredundant pattern of bits called a chipping sequence. Each bit of transmitteddata is mapped into chips by the Wireless PCI Card and rearranged into apseudorandom spreading code to form the chipping sequence. The chippingsequence is combined with a transmitted data stream to produce the WirelessPCI Card output signal.Wireless mobile clients receiving a direct-sequence transmission use thespreading code to map the chips within the chipping sequence back intobits to recreate the original data transmitted by the Wireless PCI Card.Intercepting and decoding a direct-sequence transmission requires apredefined algorithm to associate the spreading code used by the transmittingWireless PCI Card to the receiving wireless mobile client.This algorithm is established by IEEE 802.11b specifications. The bitredundancy within the chipping sequence enables the receiving wirelessmobile client to recreate the original data pattern, even if bits in the chippingsequence are corrupted by interference. The ratio of chips per bit is calledthe spreading ratio. A high spreading ratio increases the resistance of thesignal to interference. A low spreading ratio increases the bandwidthavailable to the user. The Wireless PCI Card uses a constant chip rate of11Mchips/s for all data rates, but uses different modulation schemes toencode more bits per chip at the higher data rates. The Wireless PCI Cardis capable of an 11 Mbps data transmission rate, but the coverage area isless than a 1 or 2 Mbps Wireless PCI Card since coverage area decreases asbandwidth increases.
78 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryIEEE 802.11a (54Mbits/sec)The 802.11b standard was designed to operate in the 2.4-GHz ISM(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band using direct-sequence spread-spectrum technology. The 802.11a standard, on the other hand, was designedto operate in the more recently allocated 5-GHz UNII (Unlicensed NationalInformation Infrastructure) band. And unlike 802.11b, the 802.11a standarddeparts from the traditional spread-spectrum technology, instead using afrequency division multiplexing scheme that's intended to be friendlier tooffice environments.The 802.11a standard, which supports data rates of up to 54 Mbps, is theFast Ethernet analog to 802.11b, which supports data rates of up to 11Mbps. Like Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, 802.11b and 802.11a use an identicalMAC (Media Access Control). However, while Fast Ethernet uses the samephysical-layer encoding scheme as Ethernet (only faster), 802.11a uses anentirely different encoding scheme, called OFDM (orthogonal frequencydivision multiplexing).The 802.11b spectrum is plagued by saturation from wireless phones,microwave ovens and other emerging wireless technologies, such asBluetooth. In contrast, 802.11a spectrum is relatively free of interference.The 802.11a standard gains some of its performance from the higherfrequencies at which it operates. The laws of information theory tiefrequency, radiated power and distance together in an inverse relationship.Thus, moving up to the 5-GHz spectrum from 2.4 GHz will lead to shorterdistances, given the same radiated power and encoding scheme.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 79Chapter 6Chapter 6 - GlossaryCOFDM (for 802.11a)Power alone is not enough to maintain 802.11b-like distances in an 802.11aenvironment. To compensate, vendors specified and designed a newphysical-layer encoding technology that departs from the traditional direct-sequence technology being deployed today. This technology is calledCOFDM (coded OFDM). COFDM was developed specifically for indoorwireless use and offers performance much superior to that of spread-spectrum solutions. COFDM works by breaking one high-speed data carrierinto several lower-speed subcarriers, which are then transmitted in parallel.Each high-speed carrier is 20 MHz wide and is broken up into 52subchannels, each approximately 300 KHz wide. COFDM uses 48 of thesesubchannels for data, while the remaining four are used for error correction.COFDM delivers higher data rates and a high degree of multipath reflectionrecovery, thanks to its encoding scheme and error correction.Each subchannel in the COFDM implementation is about 300 KHz wide.At the low end of the speed gradient, BPSK (binary phase shift keying) isused to encode 125 Kbps of data per channel, resulting in a 6,000-Kbps, or6 Mbps, data rate. Using quadrature phase shift keying, you can double theamount of data encoded to 250 Kbps per channel, yielding a 12-Mbps datarate. And by using 16-level quadrature amplitude modulation encoding 4bits per hertz, you can achieve a data rate of 24 Mbps. The 802.11a standardspecifies that all 802.11a-compliant products must support these basic datarates. The standard also lets the vendor extend the modulation schemebeyond 24 Mbps. Remember, the more bits per cycle (hertz) that areencoded, the more susceptible the signal will be to interference and fading,and ultimately, the shorter the range, unless power output is increased.
80 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 7Chapter 7 - Safety Information7. Safety InformationFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required inorder to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference tothe nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that onlythe supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to con-nect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changesor modifications not expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. WashingtonDC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration,U.S. Government Printing Office.
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card 81Chapter 7Chapter 7 - Safety InformationCanadian Department of CommunicationsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissionsfrom digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the CanadianDepartment of Communications.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la normeNMB-003 du Canada.Regulatory information / DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordancewith the instructions included in the user documentation provided with theproduct. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to thisdevice that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible forany radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification ofthis device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment otherthan manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct anyinterference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution orattachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assumeno liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising fromfailing to comply with these guidelines.CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guide-lines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimumdistance [20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use on the sup-plied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachmentscould damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.MPE Statement (Safety Information)Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted itsends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.Safety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, thisequipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance [20cm]between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage thetransmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
82 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI CardChapter 7Chapter 7 - Safety InformationCaution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency ExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequencydevices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far belowthe FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall beused in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normaloperation – as a mobile or portable device but use in a body-worn way isstrictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation distance betweenantenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance.In order to comply with the RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be lessthan [20cm].SAR ExposureThis device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR)limits in typical laptop configurations.In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards,it is recommended when using a PC card adapter that the integrated antenna ispositioned more than [20cm] from your body or nearby persons during extendedperiods of operation. If the antenna is positioned less than [20cm] from theuser, it is recommended that the user limit the exposure time.Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsThis device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors forthe frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmfulinterference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems.High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device
April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM i Wireless Internet and Data Communication 9645 Scranton Road, Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858.453.8400 Fax: 858.453.5735 Email Technical Support: support@widcomm.com Information: info@widcomm.com               BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    April 5, 2002   Document Number: (011107-1006-BTW_btw1.2_docs_BTWDocs.doc) Version: 1.2  Confidential and Proprietary Information
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BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Table of Contents April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM ii  Table of Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH..................................................................................................... 1 1.2 INTRODUCTION TO BTW ............................................................................................................... 2 1.3 BLUETOOTH DEVICE IDENTITY...................................................................................................... 3 1.4 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES................................................................. 4 1.5 WHAT'S NEW................................................................................................................................. 6 2 Basic Operations .................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES ........................................................................................................... 7 2.2 FIND A SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 8 2.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUS.......................................................................................... 9 2.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARD............................................................................................... 10 2.4.1  Setup a new connection.................................................................................................... 10 2.5 BLUETOOTH TRAY....................................................................................................................... 11 3 Client Applications............................................................................................................................... 12 3.1 NETWORK ACCESS ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.1.1  Windows 2000, Server-side Setup ................................................................................... 12 3.1.2  Windows XP, Server-side Setup...................................................................................... 12 3.1.3  Windows 98SE & Windows Me, Server-side Setup........................................................ 13 3.1.3.1  Configure the server:....................................................................................... 13 3.1.3.2  Configure the routing software: ...................................................................... 13 3.2 BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT........................................................................................................... 14 3.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKING................................................................................................................ 15 3.4 FAX ............................................................................................................................................. 15 3.5 FILE TRANSFER............................................................................................................................ 16 3.5.1  Types of File Transfer operations .................................................................................... 16 3.6 INFORMATION EXCHANGE........................................................................................................... 17 3.7 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATION .............................................................................................. 18 4 Local Services...................................................................................................................................... 19 4.1 LOCAL SERVICES......................................................................................................................... 19 5 Configuration Panel ............................................................................................................................. 20 5.1 ACCESSIBILITY TAB..................................................................................................................... 20 5.1.1  Adding and Deleting Devices .......................................................................................... 20 5.2 DISCOVERY TAB.......................................................................................................................... 21 5.3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 22 5.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................... 23 5.4.1  Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box........................................................................ 24 5.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ............................................................... 25 5.5.1 File Transfer..................................................................................................................... 25 5.5.2  Send Business Card.......................................................................................................... 25 5.5.3  Receive Business Card..................................................................................................... 25 5.6 LOCAL SERVICES TAB ................................................................................................................. 26 5.6.1  Property settings which are common to all of the local services...................................... 26 5.6.2  To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port ................................................................... 27 5.6.3  To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port.............................................................. 27 5.7 NOTIFICATIONS TAB.................................................................................................................... 28 5.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 28 (Continued on the next page)
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Table of Contents April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM iii    (Continued from the previous page) 6 Security ................................................................................................................................................ 29 6.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 29 6.2 AUTHENTICATION........................................................................................................................ 29 6.3 AUTHORIZATION.......................................................................................................................... 29 6.4 ENCRYPTION................................................................................................................................ 30 6.5 LEVELS OF SECURITY .................................................................................................................. 30 6.6 LINK KEY .................................................................................................................................... 30 6.7 PAIRING DEVICES ........................................................................................................................ 31 6.8 PASSKEY...................................................................................................................................... 31 6.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX ............................................................................................... 32 6.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTON ............................................................ 32 7 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 33 8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 34 9 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................... 36
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 1 1 Introduction 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection. Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection. The originator of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and server. A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connection to another device as part of its normal operation. For example, the program may request a connection to a remote computer, a printer, or a modem. Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the device operator, such as an attempt to browse a remote computer, print a file, or dial out on a modem. Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the background on the server, ready to respond to connection requests.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 2 1.2 INTRODUCTION TO BTW BTW is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers. For an overview of the features added in this release, see What's New. Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as: •  A Bluetooth server—these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, to other Bluetooth devices. •  A Bluetooth client—these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers. Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client can often do both at the same time.  BTW provides: •  Clients with the means: !  To locate other Bluetooth devices in the immediate vicinity (inquiry) !  Discover the services that those devices offer (discovery) !  Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services. •  Servers with the means to include/exclude individual services in the list of services they provide to clients. •  Extensive security, including: !  Authorization !  Authentication !  Encryption. BTW supports •  Windows 2000. •  Windows 98SE (Second Edition). •  Windows Me (Millennium Edition) •  Windows XP Professional •  Windows XP Home Edition. BTW functions the same way, regardless of the supported version of Windows on which it is running.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 3 The services supported by BTW are: •  Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices. The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. •  Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically attached to the Bluetooth server. •  Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically attached to the Bluetooth server. •  File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows your computer to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enabled device—browse, drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc. •  Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices so that they can exchange personal information manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.  •  Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal Information Manager data between the two devices.  •  Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the client and a server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the client has permission (user name and password for the LAN), the wireless connection can be used as if the client were hardwired to the LAN. All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, a network gateway may only provide access to the Local Area Network (the Network Access service). To determine the services provided by a Bluetooth device: 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 1.3 BLUETOOTH DEVICE IDENTITY Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit binary Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) burned into its Read-Only Memory (ROM). This address cannot be changed by the end-user. A device’s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA. Each Bluetooth device also has an operator-configurable, user-friendly name to help distinguish it from other Bluetooth devices. The user-friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may contain spaces. My Personal Computer is a valid user-friendly name.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 4 1.4 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service's status by changing appearance. Device icons are shown in Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1:  Device icons for all operating systems Except Windows XP Device Icons (except Windows XP, see below) Device Type Normal Connected Paired Cellular Telephone      Desktop Computer     Laptop Computer       Modem       Network Access Point    Personal Digital Assistant       Printer      Unknown Devices      Table 2:  Device icons for Windows XP Windows XP Device Icons Device Type  Normal  Connected  Paired Cellular Telephone     Desktop Computer      Laptop Computer      Modem     Network Access Point      Personal Digital Assistant     Printer      Unknown Devices
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 5 Service icons are shown in Table 3 and Table 4. Table 3:  Service icons for all operating systems Except Windows XP Service Icons (except Windows XP, see below) Service Name  Normal  Connected Bluetooth Serial Port    Dial-up Networking    Fax    File Transfer    Information Exchange    Information Synchronization    Network Access    * Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not installed. Table 4:  Service icons for Windows XP Windows XP Service Icons Service Type  Normal  Connected  Unavailable* Dial-up Networking      Fax     File Transfer      Information Exchange    Network Access      Serial Port     Information Synchronization    * Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not installed.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Introduction April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 6 1.5 WHAT'S NEW •  A Connection Wizard now helps you set up new connections and places a shortcut to the new connection in My Bluetooth Places. !  Extensive right-click context sensitive menu support throughout, including the ability to: !  Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. !  Create connection shortcuts. !  Discover services. !  Display connection status. !  Display properties for connections, shortcuts to connections, local devices and services, remote devices and services. !  Open and close connections. !  Pair and un-pair devices. !  Refresh lists of devices, services, and folder contents. •  Context sensitive What’s This Help in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. •  A Relative Signal Strength Indicator/Properties dialog box has been added for every connection. right-click the connection and select Status to display the dialog box. •  Enhanced Windows system tray functions that provide quick access to: !  My Bluetooth Places; double-click the Bluetooth icon !  Speedy connection establishment; Right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services, and then the service you want. BTW shows you only the devices that offer that service. !  The Connection Wizard.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Basic Operations April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 7 2 Basic Operations 2.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES “Search for Devices” looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices it finds in My Bluetooth Places. To start the Search for Devices: •  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Devices, select (highlight) a device name •  Open the Bluetooth menu and select Search for Devices. The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active.  BTW can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth Configuration Panel >Discovery tab). One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility the wireless connections allow. However, mobility means that devices may move in or out of connection range during the time between the automatic updates performed by BTW. To be certain that the displayed list of devices in the neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not enabled, force an update of the device list using the technique above. Some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices found because •  Your device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices (Bluetooth Configuration Panel >Discovery tab, on your device). •  The unlisted device is configured to be non-discoverable (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Accessibility tab, on the unlisted device).
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Basic Operations April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 8 2.2 FIND A SERVICE The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery. To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu. The services supported by BTW are: •  Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices. The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. •  Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically attached to the Bluetooth server. •  Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically attached to the Bluetooth server. •  File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows your computer to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enabled device—browse, drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc. •  Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices so that they can exchange personal information manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.  •  Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal Information Manager data between the two devices.  •  Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the client and a server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the client has permission (user name and password for the LAN), the wireless connection can be used as if the client were hardwired to the LAN. All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, network gateways only provide access to the Local Area Network (the Network Access service).
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Basic Operations April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 9 2.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUS The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection. To display the Connection Status dialog box •  In My Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, select (highlight) a device. •  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a service name and select Status from the pop-up menu. The information provided is •  Status: Connected or Disconnected •  Device Name: the name of the device to which this computer is connected. •  Duration: the length of time this connection has been established, displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. Depending on the service, the connection may time out (automatically disconnect) after a specific period of inactivity. •  Activity: the number of bytes sent and received over the connection •  Signal Strength: a variable scale that ranges from Too Weak through Good to Too Strong.  To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the setting in the Maximum Power Transmission drop-down list. The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are •  Properties button: displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for this connection •  Disconnect button: closes this connection wherever applicable. •  Stop button: disables this service wherever applicable. •  Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Basic Operations April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 10 2.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARD The Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new Bluetooth connection with another device. The connection is not actually established; instead, a shortcut is placed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. To use the connection, double-click the shortcut. 2.4.1  Setup a new connection 1.  Open the Connection Wizard: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services from the pop-up menu, and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu. 2.  On the first Connection Wizard screen: a)  In the Select a Service drop-down menu, select the type of connection that will be established. (The specific service will be selected later, if necessary.) b)  In the “Select a device that provides the service” drop-down menu, select the device that will provide the service. (To update the list of devices displayed, click the Search Devices… button.) c)  Optional: select the “Require secure encrypted connection” option to enable Authentication and Encryption for this connection. 3.  Click the Next button: •  If more than one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu (above) exists on the selected device, for example, multiple Bluetooth Serial Ports, then the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box appears. Select the specific service to be used, and then click the OK button to close the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box. •  If only one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu (above) exists on the selected device, the next Connection Wizard screen appears. 4.  If “Require secure encrypted connection” was selected above, a security screen may appear: •  To establish a paired relationship with the remote device while using this wizard, enter your Personal Identification Number in the PIN Code field of the security screen, and then click the Next button. •  To establish the paired relationship with the remote device the first time this connection is used, leave the PIN Code field blank in the security screen, and click the Next button. The Security screen WILL NOT appear if the devices have been paired. 5.  On the last Connection Wizard screen: •  The top of the screen provides basic information about the new connection—the name of the device that will provide the service and the name of the service that will be provided. If this information is NOT correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen, and from that screen select the correct service and device. •  In the “Connection Name:” field, enter a descriptive name for the connection, for example, “BT Serial Connection to Joe’s Desktop.”
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Basic Operations April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 11 2.5 BLUETOOTH TRAY The Bluetooth Tray resides in the Windows System Tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. Bluetooth Tray provides fast access to many routine Bluetooth operations. From the Bluetooth Tray you can: •  Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon. •  Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup, and then select Configuration from the submenu. •  Access the Bluetooth Security dialog box—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup, and then select Security from the submenu. •  Access the Bluetooth Connection Wizard—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services, and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu. •  Exchange Business Cards with another Bluetooth Computer—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services, and then select Business Card Exchange from the submenu. •  Search for, and connect to, a specific service—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services, and then select the desired service from the submenu. An additional submenu will appear that contains one or more options, including: !  Find Devices… or !  Other Devices… and one or more device names. The device name(s) will be present if this computer has used this service, and connected via this technique, at least once before. If a device name is present in the submenu, selecting that device will re-initialize the connection. The services that can be searched for and connected to from the Bluetooth Tray are: •  Bluetooth Serial Port(s) •  Dial-up Networking •  Fax •  File Transfer •  Information Synchronization •  Network Access.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 12 3 Client Applications 3.1 NETWORK ACCESS The Network Access service permits a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Network connection that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device (the server). Possible Network Access servers include: •  Bluetooth-enabled computers that have an Ethernet connection. •  Stand-alone Bluetooth Network Access Points such as those in WIDCOMM’s BlueGate series. The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide the Network Access service. After a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server it cannot act as a Network Access client without being re-configured. 3.1.1  Windows 2000, Server-side Setup 1.  From the Windows Control Panel select Network and Dial-up Connections 2.  Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties 3.  In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box on the Sharing tab, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and click OK 4.  Click the YES button in the confirmation dialog box to enable Internet connection sharing. 3.1.2  Windows XP, Server-side Setup Have your Windows XP compact disc handy; you may need it during the setup process: 1.  Click Start > Control Panel 2.  Double-click Network Connections 3.  Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the popup menu 4.  In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab 5.  In the Internet Connection Sharing section of the dialog box, select “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and then click OK.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 13 3.1.3  Windows 98SE & Windows Me, Server-side Setup Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers; a downloadable trial version of WinRoute Lite is available on the Tiny Software, Inc. website—http://www.tinysoftware.com/.  3.1.3.1  Configure the server: 1.  From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2.  On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver (scroll down if necessary). 3.  Click Properties and select the IP Address tab. 4.  Select Specify an IP address 5.  Enter an IP Address (suggested value—192.168.1.1) and a Subnet Mask (suggested value—255.255.255.0). 6.  Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes. 7.  Click YES to restart the computer. 3.1.3.2  Configure the routing software: 1.  In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and select Administration.… 2.  On the Settings tab, select “2nd network adapter”. 3.  From the Network adapter drop-down list choose any adapter other than the WIDCOMM adapter and click the Settings button. 4.  On the DHCP tab, in the Adapter drop-down list, select the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Windows 9x Adapter. 5.  Select Enable DHCP Server. 6.  Fill in the client IP address range fields: a) From—210 b) To—240 7.  Click OK and then minimize (do not close) the WinRoute Administration configuration panel.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 14 3.2 BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless connection through virtual communications ports and then use that connection as if it were a hardwired serial cable between the devices. To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection: Connections are initiated from the client: 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to establish a connection with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 4.  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Bluetooth Serial Port. A dialog box appears that contains the communications port number assigned to this connection by the client. The application that will use this connection must be configured to send data to this port. Depending on the security configuration, the dialog box that provides communications port information may not appear until after Authentication and Authorization have been accomplished. The application on the server must be configured to use the correct communications port.  To determine the communications port being used by the service: •  On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu •  In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. •  Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box. The Service Properties dialog box shows the communications port the connection is using. To close a Bluetooth serial port connection Connections are normally closed from the client: •  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the device that is providing the Bluetooth Serial Port service. •  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port from the pop-up menu. Though not recommended, connections can also be closed from the server: •  On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) My Device •  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select Stop to close the service. The service must be re-started before it will be available to remote devices (right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and select Start from the pop-up menu).
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 15 3.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKING The Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server). After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the server’s modem as if it were a local device on the client. To establish a Dial-up Networking session Connections are initiated from the client: 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will provide the Dial-up Networking Service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 4.  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Dial-up Networking. 5.  In the Connect To dialog box, fill in your user name, password, and the phone number to be dialed, and then click the Dial button. Select the Save password check box and the dialog box will not appear for subsequent connections to the same phone number. You can now open a web browser and connect to the Internet. To close a Dial-up Networking connection 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the device that is providing the Dial-up Networking service. 2.  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Dial-up Networking and then select Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu. 3.4 FAX The Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically attached to a Bluetooth server. To send a Fax Connections are initiated from the client: 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will provide the Fax service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 4.  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Fax. After the Fax connection is established, open or create the document to be faxed and use the “Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” option available in most applications. The Fax connection closes automatically when the transmission is complete.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 16 3.5 FILE TRANSFER The File Transfer service allows one Bluetooth device to perform file operations on the default File Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetooth device. To perform an operation on a folder or file On the machine from which the File Transfer service will be used: 1.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device you want to transfer files with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 4.  Still in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, click the plus ( + ) sign in front of Public Folder to expand that folder. If there are additional folders inside the expanded folder then those additional folders may have to be expanded.  Folder contents are displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 3.5.1  Types of File Transfer operations In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a folder item and select an option from the pop-up menu. A dialog box (the title varies, depending on the operation being carried out) appears and the status line (bottom of the dialog box) indicates the operational step that is being carried out. The types of operations that can be accomplished are: •  Open: !  Files—are opened in the application associated with them.  !  Folders—are expanded to show their contents. •  Print—sends the selected server file to the client’s default printer.  •  Send to: !  3.5” Floppy Drive—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the client’s 3.5” floppy drive. !  My Shared Folder—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the default File Transfer folder on the client. •  Cut—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, to the Windows clipboard. When the clipboard contents are pasted to a new location, the originally selected file(s) on the server are deleted. •  Copy—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, to the Windows clipboard. •  Delete—deletes selected file(s) and/or folder(s) on the server.  •  Rename—allows you to change an empty folder’s name. •  Properties—displays the file or folder’s properties dialog box. Other options may appear (depending on the context the menu appears in): •  Update—updates the contents of a folder •  New Folder—creates a new folder on the server •  Abort FTP Operation—aborts an in-process File Transfer operation.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 17 3.6 INFORMATION EXCHANGE The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant or notebook computer. The supported Outlook items are •  Business cards (*.vcf and *.vcd) •  Calendar entries (*.vcs) •  Notes (*.vnt) •  Messages (*.vmg) There are three types of operations: •  Send—sends an object to another device. •  Receive—requests an object from another device. •  Exchange—sends a client object and receives a server object. The default location of your business card and the location where received items are placed can be configured in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. To send, receive or exchange an object: on the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the Inbox icon of the remote device and select an option from the pop-up menu. Business cards are sent, received or exchanged without further intervention. To send Calendar Items, Notes, and Messages, navigate to the folder that contains the item you want to send, select the item, and then click Open.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Client Applications April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 18 3.7 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATION The Information Synchronization service is used to synchronize information (e.g., a Personal Information Manager database) between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server. BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1.1 and exchange the v2.1 vCard format. The first time Information Synchronization is used with a new application it may take a few minutes to synchronize the database; the data from both devices must be merged, duplicate entries deleted, and then the updated database copied back to both devices. Subsequent uses of Information Synchronization, for the same application, are much faster—only the changes that have been made since the databases were last synchronized must be exchanged. Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager supported in this release of BTW. Outlook permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization process. Only Outlook’s default contacts folder is synchronized. Items in sub-folders are not synchronized. Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub-folder will appear to have been deleted the next synchronization takes place. To use Information Synchronization 1.  On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2.  In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.  In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to synchronize with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. 4.  In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Information Synchronization. A dialog box displays synchronization progress and, when the process is complete, indicates that synchronization has successfully completed. The connection closes automatically when synchronization is complete.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Local Services April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 19 4 Local Services 4.1 LOCAL SERVICES Local Services are those services that a Bluetooth server is capable of providing. The services provided by BTW are: •  Bluetooth Serial Port  •  Dial-Up Networking •  Fax •  File Transfer •  Information Exchange •  Information Synchronization •  Network Access. The names of all the services are displayed even though the server may not be capable of supporting all services. For example, when a server provides a service that is hardware-dependant, that server must be capable of local action, i.e., a Dial-up Networking server must have a working modem, a Fax server must have a functional fax modem, and a Network Access server must be physically connected to the Local Area Network. All services start automatically by default when BTW is initialized.  Automatic start-up can be turned off for individual services (Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the service name). If a service is not configured to start automatically it can still be started manually (right-click the service and select Start from the pop-up menu). To stop a local service: right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up menu. Stopped services are not available for use by clients. With Local Device selected, the Details view of Explorer provides basic information about each local service: •  Service—the name of the service •  Startup—Automatic or Manual •  Status: !  Started(COM#)—the service is running and ready to use COM#  !  Not Started—the service is not running (not available to clients) !  Connected(COM#)—the service is in use, the local port is COM# •  Device name if connected: !  Empty field—the service is not connected !  A device name and/or Bluetooth Device Address—identifies the device that is using the service. To interrupt a connection from the server side: •  Right-click the local service and select Stop from the pop-up menu. •  Right-click the local service and select Start from the pop-up menu to re-start the service.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 20 5 Configuration Panel The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, hardware and security and for event notification. To access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel •  From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration or •  In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup and then Configuration from the submenu. 5.1 ACCESSIBILITY TAB The Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify which remote devices may access this computer. Security settings configured in the General, Local Services, and Client Applications tabs may also affect which devices have access to this computer. To allow other devices to discover this computer: select "Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer" to permit remote Bluetooth devices to find and report this computer. If "Allow No devices to connect" (below) is selected, this option is not available. To control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computer From the Allow drop-down-menu, select: •  All devices to connect—all remote devices are permitted to connect to this computer. •  No devices to connect—no remote devices are permitted to initiate a connection with this computer. However, this computer can still initiate connections (as a client) with remote Bluetooth devices. •  Only paired devices to connect—only devices that have been paired with this computer are allowed to connect to it. •  Only devices listed below to connect—only the listed devices are allowed to connect to this computer (see Accessibility, adding and deleting devices). 5.1.1  Adding and Deleting Devices To limit access to your computer to specific remote devices: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow drop-down list box, select "Only devices listed below". To add a device to the list of devices allowed to connect: •  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, click the Add Device button. •  In the Devices with access... dialog box select the device(s) and click OK. Multiple devices can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + click. To delete a device from the list of devices allowed to connect •  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab •  In the list of devices allowed to connect, click the name of the device to be removed and then click the Delete button.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 21 5.2 DISCOVERY TAB The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether your computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks and what type of devices it looks for. To perform a periodic Search for Devices: when "Look for other Bluetooth devices" is selected, BTW automatically searches for devices every “X” minutes. X is an integer from 1 to 60. To change the time between auto inquiries, highlight the existing time and enter the new time. When My Bluetooth Places is first opened it performs an initial automatic search for devices even if "Look for other Bluetooth devices" is not enabled.  To determine the devices that will be reported BTW can screen out devices that you do not need to access. The options are: •  Report all Bluetooth devices •  Report only selected Bluetooth devices (see Discovery, Adding Specific Devices and Discovery, Deleting Specific Devices). Select the desired option from the drop-down list. To limit the type of remote devices reported: BTW can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of device(s) within a class. Discovered devices can be mixed-and-matched; you can discover one or more specific devices, classes of devices and types of devices within a class at the same time. When BTW is configured to report only specific devices, it reports ONLY those devices. To report only specific devices •  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report only selected Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Device button. •  In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, highlight the device to be discovered and click the OK button. Multiple devices can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + Click. To add a device to the list of devices to be discovered, that device must be within range of the Bluetooth radio; devices that are not within radio range will not appear in the list of devices in the Discoverable devices... dialog box. To report only a specific class of device 1.  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report only selected Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Device button.  2.  In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, select "Allow this computer to discover specific devices or types of devices within a class." 3.  From the Class drop-down list, select a class of devices to be discovered. 4.  Click the OK button. (Continued on the next page)
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 22 (Continued from the previous page) To report only a specific a type of device within a class 1.  Configure BTW to report the class of device that the type of device belongs to (follow the steps in "Report only a specific class of device," above, but do NOT click the OK button ). 2.  In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, from the Type drop-down menu select the specific type of device to be reported. 3.  Click the OK button. To remove a device from the list of devices to be discovered: in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select the device to be removed and click the Delete button. If "Report only selected Bluetooth devices" is not selected the Delete button will not be available. To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select "Report all Bluetooth devices." The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices. To re-enable specific device discovery re-select "Report only selected Bluetooth devices." When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if “Report all Bluetooth devices” is not selected. 5.3   GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine device properties and basic system security settings. Identity section: •  Computer Name-enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank. •  Computer type-select either Desktop or Laptop from the drop-down menu to help identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity. Bluetooth Security Section: •  High-requires Bluetooth devices to authenticate (enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN)) before allowing a connection to be established. Your computer and the connected Bluetooth device will exchange data using encrypted links. •  Medium-the default setting—security is configured at the service-level. Service level security means that each individual service must have its security settings (Authentication, Authorization and Encryption) set independently. If the security mode is “Medium” and service-level security is not configured, any Bluetooth device will be able to discover your computer and use it’s services.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 23 5.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required: •  Devices: !  Name: the name of the device, e.g., WIDCOMM Bluetooth Device !  Type: the type of device, e.g., USB. •  Device Properties: !  Manufacturer: the name of the company that manufactured the device selected in the Devices section of this dialog box. !  Firmware Revision: the manufacturer's firmware version number. !  Device status: indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a problem/conflict. !  Device Address: the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr) programmed into this device when it was manufactured. !  HCI Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface complies with. !  HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface complies with. !  LMP Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol complies with. !  LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol complies with. •  The Advanced button: displays the Advanced Settings dialog box, which allows you to select the country code and transmission power settings. This option is not available on all systems.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 24 5.4.1  Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.  Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be used, the Advanced button may not be present. From this dialog box you can set the: •  Country Code: !  North America, Europe (except France), and Japan !  France and China •  Maximum Transmission Power: !  High !  Medium !  Low. Click the Apply button to implement the changes. A dialog box appears with notification that the Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) will take effect. Click the Yes button to reset the Bluetooth device now—all open Bluetooth connections will be closed. Click the No button to save the changes—the changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth device is reset or restarted.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 25 5.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The settings on the Information Exchange tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel configure: •  The highest-level directory on this computer that a remote device has permission to access (My Shared Directory) •  The path to your electronic business card (My Business Card) •  The path to the directory that will be used to save incoming (My Inbox Directory): !  Business cards !  Notes !  Messages !  Calendar items. 5.5.1 File Transfer My Shared Directory: the directory configured in this section is the highest-level directory to which a remote Bluetooth computer has access. This directory and its sub directories are displayed in the remote device's My Bluetooth Places. Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that will be used as My Shared Directory. 5.5.2  Send Business Card My Business Card: the path to the directory on this computer that contains your electronic business card. Select the "Send Business Card on Request" option to allow remote devices to obtain your business card. Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that contains your business card. 5.5.3  Receive Business Card My Inbox Directory: the path to the directory on this computer where inbound Personal Information Manager items such as Business cards, Notes, Calendar entries and Messages will be saved. Select the types of items you wish to accept by placing a checkmark in the appropriate boxes, and then click the Browse button to navigate to the directory where they should be saved. Select the "Save Object in Personal Information Manager" option to save incoming objects directly in the PIM. When this option is selected, the path specified in “My Inbox Directory” is not used.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 26 5.6 LOCAL SERVICES TAB The settings on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine the configuration of the services provided by your computer to remote devices. Each service can be configured individually for security, name, and other settings.  The Local Services tab also includes options to add and delete user-defined serial services. BTW Local Service names are: •  Bluetooth Serial Port  •  Dial-Up Networking  •  Fax  •  File Transfer •  Information Exchange •  Information Synchronization •  Network Access  5.6.1  Property settings which are common to all of the local services Although each of these settings can be set individually for each service, all local services have settings for: •  Authentication •  Authorization •  Encryption •  Startup •  Service Name. Some services have an additional setting that is specific to that service: •  Network Access—has an additional setting for the maximum number of connections allowed at any time. •  Dial-Up Networking—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by the service. •  Fax—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by the service. •  Bluetooth Serial Port—has an additional setting for selecting the communications that will be used by the service.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 27 5.6.2  To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port Most applications that use a serial connection can also use the wireless Bluetooth Serial Port service to transfer data; the Bluetooth Serial Port is a replacement for the physical cable and is transparent to the application. BTW has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added when needed. To add an additional Bluetooth Serial Port 1.  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click the Add Serial Service button. 2.  In the Service Properties dialog box, modify the properties: a)  Enter a unique name (less than 99 alphanumeric characters). b)  Select the appropriate security settings. c)  If you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes, select Startup. d)  From the COM Port drop-down menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any other service. 3. Click OK. 5.6.3  To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select (highlight) the port to be removed, and then click the Delete button. The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a user-defined serial port service is selected. To change a local service’s properties: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the service name. Make the changes by selecting or clearing the appropriate boxes and click the OK button. The service properties that may be changed are: •  Startup—when enabled, starts the service when BTW initializes. The default setting is enabled. If Startup is not enabled the service can still be started manually. •  Authorization—when enabled, requires confirmation by the server operator before a remote device is allowed to connect to this service. The default setting is disabled. Authentication (see below)—is automatically enabled when Authorization is enabled. •  Encryption—when enabled, encrypts data exchanged by the Bluetooth server and the Bluetooth client. The default setting is disabled. Encryption applies to the Bluetooth connection ONLY. Data transmitted to/from a modem, Local Area Network, etc., is NOT affected by this setting. Authentication is automatically enabled when Encryption is enabled. •  Authentication—when enabled, requires that the client and server exchange a passkey or Link Key before a connection is established. The default setting is disabled. Devices are paired automatically when authentication is complete. •  Service Name—Enter a service name (one to 99 alphanumeric characters) in this field. In most cases the default service name will serve. However, in environments where there is more than one device of the same type or one device provides more than one service of the same type (this is only possible for the Bluetooth Serial Port service), the service name can be customized.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Configuration Panel April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 28 5.7 NOTIFICATIONS TAB The Notifications tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) with specific Bluetooth events.  Sounds can be associated on an individual basis, depending on security settings, with several events, including: •  When a PIN code is required (Authentication must be enabled) •  When a remote device attempts to access (Authorization for the related service must be enabled): !  Files on this computer !  A Bluetooth port !  The Dial-up network service !  The LAN Access service !  The Fax service. •  When a remote device attempts to send (Authorization for the related service must be enabled): !  Information items !  Synchronization information. To associate a sound with a Bluetooth event: 1.  From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Notifications tab: 2.  In the Notify column of the Events list, select the check box associated with the event. 3.  In the Sound area of the Notifications tab, click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file (*.wav) to be used for notification. To preview the sound file, click the play (   ) button. 4.  Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. The sound will not play, even though it has been assigned, unless the Notify check box is selected. 5.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION The Version Info tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel displays the name and version number of the software components of BTW.  There are no options to configure on this tab.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Security April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 29 6 Security 6.1 INTRODUCTION Each service that the server provides can be configured to require: •  Authorization—the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established. •  Authentication—the server requires a Personal Identification Number (PIN, also referred to as a “passkey”) code or a Link Key before a connection is established. •  Encryption—all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is encrypted. The encryption key is based on the Authentication Link Key; Encryption requires that Authentication be enabled. The default security setting for Authorization, Authentication and Encryption is disabled. Devices can also be paired, a process that eliminates the need to enter a PIN code every time access is attempted. 6.2 AUTHENTICATION Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or Link Key from the remote device. When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local operator. The local operator can open a dialog box that provides: •  The user-friendly name of the device attempting access •  A place for the local operator to enter a Bluetooth passkey. The operator of the remote system must enter the identical passkey or access is denied. If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout. When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a Link Key and Authentication is carried out without operator intervention. 6.3 AUTHORIZATION Authorization is yes-or-no security. A visual and/or audio warning alerts the server operator that a remote device is attempting to connect. The server operator responds by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray to open a dialog box that displays: •  The user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect •  The local service to which the remote device is attempting to connect. The server operator may grant or deny access to the service by clicking an on-screen button. If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification access will be denied after a preset timeout.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Security April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 30 6.4 ENCRYPTION Encrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password. Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it. Encryption in BTW is based on the same passkey or Link Key that is used for Authentication. If Authentication is not enabled the key is not available and encryption will not take place. To use Encryption, Authentication must be enabled.  To enable Encryption for a service: 1.  Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to display the Bluetooth Properties dialog box. 2.  Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will be automatically turned on when Encryption is selected. 3.  Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change. 6.5 LEVELS OF SECURITY Security for local services may be configured on an individual basis.  The configuration options are: •  Startup-Automatic or Manual •  Authorization •  Authentication •  Encryption To access the security settings for a local service, in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Local Services tab, double-click the service name. Bluetooth-enabled devices from different vendors may handle security in a slightly different manner. Refer to the user's guide for your Bluetooth device for additional information. 6.6 LINK KEY A Link Key is a unique, internally generated, access code. Link Keys are generated automatically when devices are Paired or when Authentication is enabled. Link Keys are created by combining •  The Passkey •  The Bluetooth Device Address •  An internally generated random number.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Security April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 31 6.7 PAIRING DEVICES Pairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection is attempted. Paired devices share a unique Link Key, which they exchange when connecting.  The mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate is not turned on or is out of connection range. Paired devices remain paired even when: •  One of the devices is not powered up •  A service connection is interrupted or the service stopped •  One or both devices are rebooted. When Authentication is enabled, devices are paired the first time they attempt to connect, after a successful passkey exchange. To pair devices before attempting a connection: 1.  In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and select Security from the submenu. 2.  The Bluetooth Security dialog box appears and BTW performs a device inquiry to update the list of devices in the area. After the inquiry is complete: 3.  In the Found Devices pane of the dialog box, click the name of the device to be paired 4.  Click the Execute Pairing button. 5.  In the Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box: 6.  Enter the Bluetooth passkey 7.  Click the OK button. The check box on the main screen, when selected, permits all services to connect without Authorization. When devices are paired, the configuration information is saved on both devices. Devices remain paired until the relationship is broken on both devices. To break a paired device relationship •  In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and select Security from the submenu. •  From the Bluetooth Security dialog box, in the Paired Devices list, select a device, click the Delete button and then click the Done button. Pairing must be broken on both devices. 6.8   PASSKEY A Passkey is an alphanumeric string up to 16 characters in length. Passkeys are also called PIN codes, or Personal Identification Numbers. In BTW, passkeys are used in the Authentication and Encryption process.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Security April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 32 6.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX A Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box may appear (depending on security settings) when a connection is attempted if either Authorization or Authentication is enabled. The method of notification depends on the version of Windows: •  Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP—a bubble message is displayed over the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray •  Windows 98SE—The BTW icon in the Windows System Tray blinks. Regardless of the version of Windows, click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray and then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on the security configuration of the system. If the security notification is ignored the connection request will fail after a preset timeout. The dialog box provides •  Device Name: the user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect. •  Request to access: the service the remote device is attempting to access. •  Buttons for responding. !  OK-allow the connection !  Cancel-deny the connection !  Advanced button (see below) •  A check box that, when enabled, grants (authorizes) the connecting device access to all of the services on this computer (click the See Also button, below, for more information). 6.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTON The check box on the main page of the Bluetooth Authorization and Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog boxes ("Check this box to ALWAYS allow this device to access ALL the services of your computer"), when enabled, grants permission (authorizes) the device attempting to connect to access all services on this computer when attempting to connect in the future. To limit the services the connecting device may use: •  Click the Advanced button •  In the expanded dialog box, select the services that the connecting device is authorized to use. When a service is selected, that service will NOT require authorization in the future (no prompt will appear when a connection is attempted). Regardless of whether the main dialog box is for Authorization or Authentication, these options pertain to Authorization; they do not affect Authentication. •  Click the Authorize or Authenticate button.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Technical Support April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 33 7 Technical Support WIDCOMM customers are issued a user name and password so that they may use on-line technical support. If you do not have a customer support user name and password contact mailto:customerservice@widcomm.com. To contact WIDCOMM technical support 1.  Go to the WIDCOMM home page on the World Wide Web and click Support. 2.  On the Support page click the BTW entry that is appropriate for your version of BTW. 3.  On the Technical Support page under BTW, click "Enter Password Protected Area." 4.  Enter your technical support user name and password and click the Submit button. 5.  Select from the options on the support page.  If you are filling out a bug report or requesting technical assistance, please provide as much information as possible on the form.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Troubleshooting April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 34 8 Troubleshooting 8.1 CANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE: Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up. Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up and then attempt the connection again. 8.2 CANNOT DISCOVER SERVICES ON AN UN-PAIRED REMOTE DEVICE: The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range. •  Verify that the remote device is powered up. •  Verify that the remote device is in Connectable mode (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Accessibility tab). •  Perform a Search for Devices to verify that the device is within range. 8.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKING SERVICE DOES NOT START: The Dial-up Networking service will not start unless a properly configured modem is attached to the server.  •  Verify that the modem is usable as a local device from the server. •  In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the Dial-up Networking service: !  Click the down arrow in the Modem field and select the modem that will be used to dial out !  Click the OK button !  Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. 8.4 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE ADDRESS (BDA) OF MY HARDWARE DEVICE? In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of the dialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device. 8.5 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VERSION NUMBER OF THE BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATION THAT THE HOST CONTROLLER INTERFACE (HCI) COMPLIES WITH? In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Properties section, the fifth entry provides Bluetooth Specification compliance information for the Host Controller Interface. The sixth entry contains the Specification Revision information for the Host Controller Interface, if appropriate. 8.6 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VERSION NUMBER OF THE LINK MANAGER PROTOCOL (LMP)? In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Properties section, the seventh entry provides Link Manager Protocol version number information. The eighth entry contains the Link Manager Protocol sub-version number information, if appropriate.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Troubleshooting April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 35 8.7 HOW dO I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE ATTACHED TO MY COMPUTER? In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab. 8.8 HOW DO I TEST A NETWORK ACCESS CONNECTION? If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection. If the server has access to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect to the World Wide Web. You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt. 8.9 WHY DO I GET AN UNKNOWN PORT MESSAGE WHEN I ATTEMPT TO USE A BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT? The “Unknown Port” error message usually means an attempt was made to connect a port that was in use. Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required.
BTW Configuration & User’s Guide    Glossary April 5, 2002  WIDCOMM 36 9 Glossary BD Addr................Bluetooth Device Address BDA .......................Bluetooth Device Address Device Inquiry ......The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices. DHCP ....................Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when enabled, connecting devices are assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the server. FTP........................File Transfer Protocol HCI........................Host Controller Interface IrDA.......................Infrared Data Association IrMC......................Infrared Mobile Communications Link Key................An internally-generated unique security key that is exchanged by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established. LMP.......................Link Manager Protocol--used by Bluetooth for internal communications. Me..........................Millennium Edition PAD .......................Personal Digital Assistant Page Scan Mode ...A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening (scanning) for a client to "page" it. The server then answers the page and attempts to set up a connection with the paging device (the client). PIM........................Personal Information Manager--an application, such as Microsoft Outlook, that is used to manage contacts, keep track of phone numbers, etc. PIN.........................Personal Identification Number, also referred to as a "passkey" or "password." SE...........................Second Edition Service Discovery .The process of determining the services that a Bluetooth server provides. SysTray .................The Windows system tray-usually located in the lower-right corner of the screen.

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