Abocom Systems WM5100 802.11n compliant 2.4GHz Mini-PCI Module User Manual WM5100 Eng Manual

Abocom Systems Inc 802.11n compliant 2.4GHz Mini-PCI Module WM5100 Eng Manual

User Manual

802.11n compliant 2.4GHz Mini-PCI Module User’s Manual
REGULATORY STATEMENTS FCC Certification The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment. Part15, Class B This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 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 which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT NOTE:This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is stillresponsible for the FCC compliance requirement of the end product, whichintegrates this module. 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintainedbetween the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into.Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anpopulation/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes ormodifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user'sauthority to operate this equipment.USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keepat least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed andoperated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequencyexposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The enduser has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate thisequipment. If the size of the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additionalFCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users manual: Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following "Contains TX FCC ID: MQ4WM5100 ". If the size of the end product is larger than8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available onthe label: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interferenceand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION 1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. 2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3. For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Agency in the United States of America: Company Name: Xterasys Corporation Tel: 909-590-0600 Fax: 909-590-0388 Address: 4711 CHINO AVE. CHINO, CA91710 USA
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................1 WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS ...............................................................................1 The Peer-to-Peer Network .........................................................................1 The Access Point Network ........................................................................2 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3 INSTALL THE DEVICE ..............................................................................................3 INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY ............................................................................3 Verify Device Installation........................................................................10 CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................11 ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY............................................................11 CURRENT STATUS TAB .........................................................................................12 PROFILE MANAGER TAB.......................................................................................13 DIAGNOSTICS TAB................................................................................................19 ACTION ................................................................................................................20 OPTIONS...............................................................................................................21 HELP....................................................................................................................23 UNINSTALLATION.............................................................................................24
- 1 - INTRODUCTION The 802.11n compliant 2.4GHz Mini-PCI Module is a device that allows you connect your computer to a wireless local area network (LAN). A wireless LAN allows your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data without physically attaching to the network. The Wireless protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. This card also allows you to take full advantage of your computer’s mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. It even allows you to place your system in locations where cabling is impossible. Modifying and augmenting networks has never been so easy. Wireless Network Options The Peer-to-Peer Network This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless PCI, you can share files and printers between each PC and laptop.
- 2 - You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN. The Access Point Network The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.
- 3 - INSTALLATION Install the device 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot cover from the computer. 2. Carefully slide the 802.11n compliant 2.4GHz Mini-PCI Module into the mini PCI slot. Push evenly and slowly and ensure it is properly seated. 3. After the device has been connected to your computer, turn on your computer. Windows will detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files needed for networking. Note for Windows 98 users: Before installation of the device, make sure you have your operating system CD-ROM at hand. You may be asked to insert the OS CD-ROM in order to download specific drivers. Install the Driver & Utility 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. • If the CD-ROM is not launched automatically, go to your CD-ROM drive (e.g. drive D) and double-click on Setup.exe.
- 4 - 2. When the Choose Setup Language screen appears, select the language you prefer and then click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to process the installation.
- 5 - 4. When the License Agreement screen appears, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” view the contents and then click Next to continue. 4. When it comes to Setup Type screen, choose “Install Client Utilities and Driver” then click Next.
- 6 - 5. When this window comes up, please insert the wireless device and click OK to continue. 6. Click Browse button to choose the destination location you prefer, or use the default location, click Next to process.
- 7 - 7. Select existing program folder you prefer, or enter a new folder name then click Next. 8. Read the important notice the click Next to continue.
- 8 - 9. Select the check box to choose a Configuration Tool from the listed two choices. z Configuration Tool: Choose to use our configuration utility. z Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool: Choose to use Windows XP’s built-in Zero Configuration Utility (ZCU). Click Next to continue. 10. Click Yes to reboot the system after complete the software installation.
- 9 - 11. When this window shows up, the driver will be installed automatically, click OK to continue. 12. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” Then click Finish to complete the installation.
- 10 - Verify Device Installation To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ System (Æ Hardware) Æ Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If the Atheros AR5008 Wireless Netwrok Adapter is listed, it means that your device is properly installed and enabled.
- 11 - CONFIGURATION After successful installation of the Wireless Netwrok Adapter driver, the utility icon will be displayed on the task bar. You will be able to access the Configuration Utility through the Network Status icon. If the icon doesn’t appear automatically, go to Start Æ Programs Æ Wireless Utility Æ Wireless Utility, it will appear in the task bar. Accessing the Configuration Utility All settings are categorized into three Tabs: Current Status Tab Profile Manager Tab Diagnostics Tab
- 12 - Current Status Tab Current Status shows the profiles information of the connection. Current Status Tab Profile Name Show the profile names that are saved in your profile page. Link Status Shows the current connection status. Wireless Mode AP support wireless mode. It may support 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n wireless mode. Server Based Authentication Shows the network authentication in use. IP Address Shows the IP address information. Signal Strength Shows the signal strength. Network Type Shows the Network type of the profile. Control Channel The channel that is currently used. Extension Channel Show the extension channel. Data Encryption Shows the encryption type of the profile. Advanced Click this button to show the detail information of the device.
- 13 - Profile Manager Tab Profile can book keeping your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and other public hot-spot. You may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at your preference. The Profile manager enables you to New (Add), Modify, Remove, Activate, import, export and order profiles.
- 14 - Profile Manager Tab New Click the New button to add up a new profile into the list and configure your profile settings.  General Tab: Profile Settings: Profile Name: You must enter a profile name in this blank. Client Name: Shows the client information. Network Names: SSID: The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to the same network. OK: Click to save and exit the current page. Cancel: Click to exit the current page.  Security Tab:
- 15 - Set Security Options: Select an authentication type from the below list, including WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2 Passphrase, 802.1x, Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) and None. • WPA/WPA2: Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include: • EAP-FAST • EAP-TLS • EAP-TTLS • PEAP (EAP-GTC) • PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) • LEAP • WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. • 802.1x: Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The options include: • EAP-FAST • EAP-TLS • EAP-TTLS
- 16 - • PEAP (EAP-GTC) • PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) • LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. • Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-Shared Keys. If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. • None: No security (not recommended). Allow Association to Mixed Cells: Check this check box if the access point with which the client adapter is to associate has WEP set to Optional and WEP is enabled on the client adapter. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with the access point. Profile Locked: Choose this to active the function. Limit Time for Finding Domain Controller to: Check this check box and enter the number of seconds (up to 300) after which the authentication process times out when trying to find the domain controller. Entering zero is like unchecking this check box, which means no time limit is imposed for finding the domain controller. Note: The authentication process times out whenever the authentication timer times out or the time for finding the domain controller is reached. Group Policy Delay: Specify how much time elapses before the Windows logon process starts group policy. Group policy is a Windows feature used by administrators to specify configuration options for groups of users. The objective is to delay the start of Group Policy until wireless network authentication occurs. Valid ranges are from 0 to 65535 seconds. The value that you set goes into effect after you reboot your computer with this profile set as the active profile.
- 17 -  Advanced Tab- Transmit Power Level: Selects the transmit power level for 80211b/g or 802.11a in mW. Actual transmit power may be limited by regulatory domain or hardware limitations. Also note that administrator has the privilege of locking these power levels, so that these values are pre-selected and not editable. Power Save Mode: • Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. • Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets. • Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time. Network Type: Specifies the network as either infrastructure (access point mode) or ad hoc. Wireless mode: Specifies 2.4 GHz 300Mbps, 2.4 GHz 54Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11Mbps, Quality of Service. The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode of the access point it associates to. Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network: Specifies 2.4 GHz 11Mbps and 2.4 GHz 54Mbps to start an ad hoc network
- 18 - if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. This mode also allows selection of the channel the wireless adapter uses. The channels available depend on the regulatory domain. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, this selection specifies the channel with the adapter starts the ad hoc network with. The wireless adapter must match the wireless mode and channel of the clients it associates to. 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select what mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an access point: • Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but switches it to open authentication if shared fails. • Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP keys on both the adapter and the access point match. • Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that have the same WEP key. Roaming Strength: Select the roaming level to suit the roaming aggressiveness of the client. Five roaming levels ranging from Very Low to Very High allow for the best performance in different environments such as home or office. For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the client adapter should attempt to associate. OK: Click to save and exit the current page. Cancel: Click to exit the current page. Modify Click to edit your existing profiles. Remove Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. Activate Click to activate your existing profiles. Import Click the Import button then browse to the directory where the profile is located. Export Click the Export button then browse to the directory to export the profile to. Scan Click the Scan button to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available network.
- 19 - Order profiles Click this button to manage the profiles. Auto Select Profiles When auto profile selection is enabled, the client adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the client adapter tries the next highest priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on. Disable WLAN if LAN is connected A connected WLAN is automatically disabled when a LAN connects. This WLAN automatically is re-enabled when the LAN is not available. OK Click to save and exit the current page. Cancel Click to exit the current page. Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics tab lists the following receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter. Diagnostics Tab Multicast packets Shows the transmitted and received.
- 20 - Broadcast packets Shows the transmitted and received. Unicast packets Shows transmitted and received. Total bytes Shows transmitted and received. Adapter Information Click the button for more general information about the wireless network adapter and the network driver interface specification driver. Advanced Statistics Click the button on the Diagnostics tab to also show receive and transmit statistical information. Troubleshooting Click the Troubleshooting button to run the Troubleshooting Utility. Action Use the Action menu to access the Client Utility tools: Action Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all station reference designs. Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable the tray icon. Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility. Manual Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login.
- 21 - Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point. Exit Exit the Client Utility application. Options The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the display settings, scan list settings and select client software. Options Display Settings Signal Strength Display Units: Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval: Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display: Sets the display to cumulative or relative:
- 22 - • Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update. • Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. OK: Click to save and exit the current page. Cancel: Click to exit the current page. Scan List Settings Available Columns: Displays the columns available to use for the scan list. Selected Columns: Displays the columns selected for the scan list. Use the up/down arrows to change the column order. To remove a column, highlight the column then click the left arrow to remove it from the Selected Columns list. After selecting the required columns, click OK to continue or Cancel to ignore. Select Client Software Select a software application you prefer to control your wireless device. OK: Click to save and exit the current page. Cancel: Click to exit the current page.
- 23 - Help The Client Utility is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for, as well as display and diagnostics pertaining to a selected network interface card (wireless adapter). Help Client Utility Help Select to see the Client Utility Help files. About Client Utility Shows the version numbers of various software components. OK: Click to save and exit the current page. Help: Select to see the Client Utility help files.
- 24 - UNINSTALLATION In case you need to uninstall the Utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (As you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.) 1. Go to Start Æ Control Panel Æ Add or Remove Programs.
- 25 - 2. Select Wireless Client Installation Program, then click Remove to process uninstallation. 3. When below window appears, select “Uninstall the previous installation” then click Next to continue.
- 26 - 4. When the screen pops up, click OK to remove the selected application. 5. Click Yes to reboot the system after complete the software uninstallation. 6. Click Yes to confirm the software removing. 7. When this window shows up, click OK to reboot the computer to complete the uninstallation.

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