Accton Technology ACCWN3301G 802.11b Wireless 11Mbps LAN PC Card User Manual wn3301g p1

Accton Technology Corp 802.11b Wireless 11Mbps LAN PC Card wn3301g p1

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Users Manual Revised 063002

802.11b Wireless PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
802.11b Wireless PC Card
11 Mbps Wireless PC Card
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Contents
Introduction 1
Package Checklist 1
Hardware Description 1
Features 2
Applications 2
System Requirements 3
Installation 3
Driver Installation 5
Windows 95/98/2000 Installation 5
Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 10
Network Configuration and Planning 13
Network Topologies 13
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN 13
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 14
Setting the Communication Domain 15
Stationary Wireless PCs 15
Roaming Wireless PCs 15
Configuration and Diagnostic Utility 16
Utility Installation 16
Using the Wireless LAN Utility 16
Troubleshooting 20
Adapter Installation Problems 20
Network Connection Problems 20
Compliances 22
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 22
CAUTION STATEMENT: 22
CSA Statement (Canada) 23
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) 23
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) 24
Product Specifications 25
General Specifications 25
Software Drivers 26
Contents
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Introduction
The Wireless PC Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates
with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary
conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with
considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance
overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless Access Stations to cover your network
area, plug wireless cards into your devices, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with the Access Station, you can create an instant network
that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding
your network is as easy as moving or installing additional Access Stations – no wires!
Package Checklist
The Wireless PC Card package includes:
•1 Wireless PC Card (WN3301G-P1)
•1 driver and utility CD
•This Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Description
The Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to
Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless
networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any device with a Type II
PCMCIA slot. It supports Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above) /98/NT/2000.
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Features
•1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
•Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
•Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
•Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired
alternatives
•Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and
easily
•Easy installation
•Working range up to 30 m (100 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 100 m (300 ft) at 5.5 Mbps and
lower (indoor communication)
•Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust,
interference-resistant and secure wireless connection
•Supports a wide range of systems (Win95 OSR2.1 or above/98/NT/2000)
•Plug-and-Play
•Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration
•Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption
•Built-in antenna
Applications
The Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client
access to the network in applications like these:
•Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
•Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult
to employ
•Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and
change location
•Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need a temporary setup for a
short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies which need additional
workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites
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•Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to databases while
being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus
•SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network
System Requirements
Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following
requirements:
•A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot, and a PCMCIA card and socket services
compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification
•Windows 95/98/NT/2000 (Prepare the Windows installation CD-ROM for use during
installation.)
•A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program
•Other IEEE 802.11b-compliant devices installed in your service area
Installation
Warnings:
•Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the
metal chassis of your device before handling the card.
1. Turn on your device and boot your operating system.
2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your device.
3. With the PC Card’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the
“Model:WN3301G-P1” label facing up, slide the card completely into the PCMCIA
slot as shown below.
Note: The PCMCIA slot allows you to “hot swap” PC Cards any time, even when the power of
your system is on.
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4. For Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above)/98/NT/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services
compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. Please check
the documents of your PCMCIA driver before installing the software driver for the
WN3301G-P1.
5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system. Drivers can be found
on the driver CD. See “Driver Installation” on the next page for more information.
6. Install the configuration program for your wireless PC card. The SETUP.EXE file can
be found on the utility CD. See “Configuration and Diagnostic Utility” on page 16 for
more information.
Driver Installation
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Driver Installation
The driver and utility CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers
available for the Wireless PC Card.
Windows 95/98/2000 Installation
1. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your device.
2. Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to
install the driver needed. Click “Next” to find the driver.
3. Insert the Driver and Utility CD, enter the drive letter of your CD drive, specify the the
location of the driver, and click “Next.”
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4. Click “Next” to copy files from the CD-ROM.
5. To communicate with the 11 Mbps Wireless devices set the “Authentication
Algorithm” to “Shared Key.” Products from some other vendors use the setting “Open
System.” Use the same setting as the other devices in your network.
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6. To set up an Ad-hoc wireless LAN (refer to page 13), set “Channel” to the same radio
channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are
connecting to a network via an Access Station (Infrastrucure mode), then the card
will automatically set to the same channel as that used by the Access Station.
(Access Station default: 11.)
7. Set “Network Type” to “802.11 AdHoc” or “Infrastructure” depending on the type of
network you want to connect to (see page 13).
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8. You may enable the “PowerSaveMode” for reducing power loading. (Default:
Disabled)
9. The IEEE 802.11b wireless standard defines a Collision Avoidance scheme which
requires a wireless node to first send a Request To Send (RTS) signal and wait for a
Clear to Send (CTS) response before transmitting.
For small wireless networks, it is not necessary to add this extra delay. You should
disable the RTS Threshold (by setting it to 2432.) However, for large wireless
networks, or for networks that carry a lot of traffic, this protocol can avoid
retransmissions and improve effective throughput. Set the RTS Threshold to the
same as that used by the other devices in your network. (The Access Station default
is “2432”; that is disabled.)
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10. A service set consists of all the stations in a wireless network. ( See “Network
Configuration and Planning” on page 13.) All of these stations should have their
SSID set to the same value to identify stations within this network. (Default: ANY)
11. For more secure data transmission, set the “Use Wep” to “128-bit” or “64-bit” to
ensure wireless network security. The advanced Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is
implemented in this card to prevent unauthorized access. The 128-bit setting gives a
higher level of security but the setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless
network. (Default: Disabled)
12. If you want to add more protocols after installation, go to the control panel and double
click on “Network.”
13. Select the “Configuration” tab and click “Add” to install the network protocols you
want to use, such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP.
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14. If you install TCP/IP, be sure to set the appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and
Domain for your network.
15. Click “File and Print Sharing...” to share files or printers.
16. If you install an IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, then you also need to install the Client
for NetWare Networks.
17. Click on the “Identification” tab in the Network dialog box, and specify your computer
name and network workgroup.
18. Restart your computer.
Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0
1. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your device.
2. From the desktop, select “Control Panel,” double-click “Network,” click “Adapters,”
and then click the “Add” button in the Network dialog box.
3. Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters. Click “Have Disk” to
continue.
4. Windows NT will ask for the drive/path containing the WN3301G-P1 Windows NT
drivers. Insert the WN3301G-P1 Driver Disk into the CD drive, enter the drive letter of
your CD drive, type the location of the driver, and then click “OK.”
5. Windows NT will attempt to locate the SYS and INF files in the specified path. If you
have entered the path name correctly, Windows NT should copy the appropriate
drivers to the Windows NT system. You need to acknowledge the selection by
clicking “OK.”
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6. The Adapter Setup dialog box will appear. Configure the card as described below,
and click “OK.”
I/O Base - Default: 240 (Check for available resources under Windows NT
Diagnostics.)
IRQ Level - Default: 9 (Check for available resources under Windows NT
Diagnostics.)
Mode - Set to “802.11 AdHoc” or “Infrastructure,” depending on the type of network
you want to connect to (see page 13).
SS ID - A service set consists of all the stations in a wireless network. ( See “Network
Configuration and Planning” on page 13.) All of these stations should have their
SSID set to the same value to identify stations within this network. (Default: ANY)
DS Channel - If you are setting up an Ad-hoc wireless LAN (see page 13), set the
channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients
in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an Access Station,
then the channel will be automatically set to that used by the Access Station. (Access
Station default: 11)
RTS Threshold - Set the RTS threshold to the same as that used by the other
devices in your network. (For details see page 8) (Default: Disabled)
Power Saving - You may enable the “PowerSaveMode” for reducing power loading.
(Default: 2432; that is Disabled)
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WEP - For more secure data transmission, set the “Use Wep” to “128 bit” or “64 bit”
to ensure wireless network security. The advanced Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
is implemented in this card to prevent unauthorized access. The 128-bit setting gives
a higher level of security, but the setting must be the same as the other clients in your
wireless network. (Default: Disabled)
Authentication Algorithm - Set this to the same as the other devices in your
network. The devices use “Shared Key.” Devices from some other vendors use
“Open System.”
7. After driver installation, the system will prompt you to restart the computer. Click
“NO” if you want to continue installation for your network protocols and options.
8. Select the Services tab and Click “Add...” to install the network protocols you want to
use, such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP. If you install TCP/IP, be sure to set the
appropriate Gateway, DNS Server, and Domain for your network.
9. If you install an IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, then you also need to install the Client
for NetWare Networks.
10. Click on the “Identification” tab on the Network dialog box, and specify your computer
name and network workgroup.
11. Restart your computer.
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Network Configuration and Planning
The Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as
an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
The WN3301G-P1 can be configured as:
•Ad-hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs
•Infrastructure for enterprise LANs
Network Topologies
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN
An Ad-hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with one
wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN.
Computers in a specific Ad-hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same
radio channel. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO
operation.
Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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Infrastructure Wireless LAN
The WN3301G-P1 can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An
integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic
Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an Access Station that is
directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any
computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network
resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Station.
The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the
wired LAN, but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by
passing their signal through one or more Access Stations.
A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection
between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure.
File
Server
Switch
Desktop PC
Access Point
Wired LAN Extension
to Wireless Adapters
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
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Setting the Communication Domain
Stationary Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each Access Station. For
wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the
wireless card to the SSID of the Access Station you want to connect to. Check with your
administrator for the SSID of the Access Station you should connect to.
Roaming Wireless PCs
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one
Access Station can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing
the Access Stations so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within
this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and Access Stations within a specific ESS
must be configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel.
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal
location for the Access Stations to maximize performance. (Refer to “Using the Wireless
LAN Utility” on page 16 for detailed information on installation and usage.)
File
Server
Switch
Desktop PC
Access Point
Notebooks with Wireless
PC Card Adapters
Seamless Roaming
<BSS2>
<ESS>
<BSS1>
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Access Point
Wireless Cell
Coverage Area
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Configuration and Diagnostic Utility
The Wireless PC Card provides free optional management software for quick network
configuration and easy diagnostics. The Drive and Utility CD, that comes with the
package, contains a user-friendly interface for configuring the card.
Utility Installation
To install this utility:
1. Insert the Utility setup CD into your CD drive.
2. Select “run...” from the Windows “Start” menu bar.
3. Click on “Browse...” to locate the “setup” file of this program.
4. Then click on “OK” to run the setup program.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.
Using the Wireless LAN Utility
Once the installation is completed, the configuration utility can be accessed by selecting
the “Configuration Utility” icon from the “PRISM 802.11b Wireless LAN” folder.
This configuration software includes the following functions:
Link Information - Allows you to monitor network status.
Configuration - Allows you to configure parameters for the wireless adapter.
Encryption - Provides RC4 security control.
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Link Information Screen
When you start the wireless LAN utility, the hardware information window for the
WN3301G-P1 is shown on the first tab of the utility windows as shown below. Click on the
“Link Information” tab to monitor the network status of the wireless adapter, including the
BSS ID, current channel, transmission rate used, data throughput, link quality, and signal
strength.
Configuration Screen
The Configuration screen allows you to check and modify the configuration of the adapter.
The user-configurable parameters are shown in the following figure:
Mode - Set the station operation mode to “802.11 AdHoc” for network configurations that
do not have any Access Stations, or to “Infrastructure” for configurations with Access
Stations. (Default: “Infrastructure”)
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SSID - Input an SSID number if the roaming feature is enabled. (Default: “ANY”)
Tx Rate - Indicates the communication rates. Select the appropriate transmission speed
to match your wireless LAN settings. (Default: Fully Automatic)
PS Mode - You can enable the Power Saving Mode to reduce power loading. (Default:
Disabled)
Channel - If you are setting up an Ad-hoc wireless LAN (see page 13), set the channel
number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your
group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an Access Station, then the
channel is automatically set to that used by the Access Station which the PC Card
connects to. The Access Station default is 11.
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Encryption Screen
The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in the Wireless 3301G-P1 PC Card is
based on an RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys provided to ensure data
confidentiality are four 10-bit keys for the 64-bit Wep setting and one 26-bit key for the
128-bit Wep setting. This WEP security protects your wireless LAN against
eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or unexpected intruders. If the WEP
is in use, the WEP key is required for connecting to an Access Station or listening to
messages that pass through the air.
To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Click on the “Encryption” tab to set up the WEP security keys.
2. Select “128 bit” or “64 bit” for the “WEP” field.
3. Enter your passphrase to create the security keys.
4. Then click on the “Apply” button to save the WEP keys.
5. For 64-bit encryption select one encrypted key (from Key 1 to Key 4) as your default
key.
WEP - For more secure data transmission, select the “128 Bit” or “64 Bit” setting to use
WEP security. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security, but the setting must be
the same as that of other devices in your network. The advanced Wired Equivalent
Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this card to prevent unauthorized access. However, for
normal use we recommend disabling WEP to improve performance. (Default: Disabled)
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Troubleshooting
Adapter Installation Problems
If your computer cannot find the Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install
correctly, check the following:
•Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. When you insert the
wireless adapter into the device’s slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly
inserted. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s
connector.
•Try the card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your computer with another
WN3301G-P1 wireless card that is known to operate correctly.
•When operating under Windows NT, make sure a PCMCIA card and socket services
driver is installed in your computer. Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows
NT Diagnostics utility.
•Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS.
•If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflict.
Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately.
•Check for a defective computer or PCMCIA connection by trying the adapter in another
computer that is known to operate correctly.
•If it still does not work, take out the wireless adapter. Delete CW10.sys from
c:\windows\system. Then go to “Control Panel” and delete the adapter from your
network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the card as described on
page 5.
Network Connection Problems
If the Link LED on the PC Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network
resources from the computer, check the following:
•Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If
necessary, try reinstalling the driver.
•Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power.
•The Access Station you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another Access
Station.
•If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network, check that you
have enabled and configured the service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular
server, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password.
•If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP.
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If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when
configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following:
•Make sure the Access Station which the station is associated with is powered on.
•If you still can’t connect, change the Access Station and all the stations within the BSS
to another radio channel.
•Make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the acess point for a station with
roaming disabled, or the same as that used by the Access Stations in the extended
service set (ESS).
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Compliances
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 the equipment 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 distance between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the
receiver is connected to.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
and users, and
2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
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As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example,
digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example
certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final
product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating
the end product (including the transmitter) and Obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labelling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for
example Access Stations, routers, wireless ASDL modems, and similar equipment). The
final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “ Contains TX FCC
ID: HEDACCWN3301G”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
The users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent
location “
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the
antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.”
CSA Statement (Canada)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radio-électriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par l’Industrie.
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan)
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CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI
Emission:
•Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998
•Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to
EN 61000-3-2/1995
•Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage
supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
Immunity: •Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
•Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
•Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to
EN 61000-4-3:1996
(80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
•Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995
(AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
•Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
•Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by
radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996
(0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
•Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993
(1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
•Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994
(>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95%
Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD: •EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
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Product Specifications
General Specifications
Functional Criteria
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Transmission Mode Half duplex
Network Connection IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN,
Operating Range Up to 30 m (100 ft) at 11 Mbps,
Up to 100 m (300 ft) at 5.5 Mbps or lower (indoor)
Radio Signal
Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS)
Operating Frequency USA, Canada and Europe (ETSI): 2.400-2.4835 GHz,
Japan: 2.400-2.497 GHz
Sensitivity -76 dBm (typical)
Modulation CCK, BPSK, QPSK
Output Power +15 dBm
Physical Characteristics
Power Consumption 3.3 V, 380 mA transmit, 290 mA receive (normal)
Dimensions Type II PC Card + antenna 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.)
Antenna Antenna diversity
LED Indicator Power, Link, Activity
Host Interface PCMCIA, Type II
Standards Conformance
Wireless Standard IEEE 802.11b
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Storage: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F)
Humidity 5 to 80% (noncondensing)
Vibration/Shock/Drop IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32
Certification
CE Mark EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B
EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11
Emissions FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI
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Software Drivers
NDIS Drivers Windows 95 OSR2.1 or above version
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
WN3301G-P1
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