Actiontec Electronics 802MIP miniPCI Spread SpectrumTransmitter User Manual 802 11b

Actiontec Electronics Inc miniPCI Spread SpectrumTransmitter 802 11b

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802.11b&AC97 SoftModemUser Manual
2Contents1. Contents2. Introduction3. Wireless LAN Basics4. Installation Overview5. Troubleshooting6. 802.11b Technical Specifications
32. IntroductionThank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN, 802.11b Combo MiniPCI Card. This manual will assist youwith the installation procedure.The package you have received should contain the following items:• 802.11b Combo MiniPCI Card• User manual • Diskette containing AC97 Soft Modem driver, Wireless LAN Management utility and driversoftware.Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendorThe diskette contains drivers and utility software; this is used for managing the 802.11b Combo MiniPCIcard and needed component is included for AC97 Soft Modem.
43. Wireless LAN BasicsWireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional, wiredsystem. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more costeffective than their wired equivalence.Using radio frequency (RF) technology. WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing theneed for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, throughsimplified configuration, enable movable LANs.With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in andnetwork managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANsoffer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks.• Mobility – Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywherein their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wirednetworks.• Installation Speed and Simplicity – Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and caneliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.• Installation Flexibility – wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership – While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might behigher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will besignificantly lower. Long- term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequentmoves, adds, and changes.• Scalability – Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs ofspecific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peernetworks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users thatallows roaming over a broad area.
54. Installation and OverviewHere are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:• Install Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.• Install software using the Installation Diskette.• Install network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need theTCP/IP protocol.Here are some steps you will perform in installing your driver for AC97 Soft Modem.• Install driver using the Installation Diskette.
64.1 Installation Procedure of 802.11b Combo WLAN MiniPCI CardPlease follow the following steps one by one in order to install the utility and driver software successfully.1. Insert the card into MiniPCI slot.2. Power on your computer and allow Windows to load fully.3. When Windows first detects the PCI Network Controller, click cancel.4. Insert the given Installation Diskette and then double click on the Setup.exe file to run setup.5. Click Finished, then it will start to load the utility software.6. Click next in the welcome window.7. Accept the license agreement.8. Click Finished in the Setup Complete window and reboot.9. Windows will then prompt the required driver.10. Click the option for to search for the best driver for your device.11. Do not check any boxes for to search for locations, if any boxes are checked, uncheck it. Thenclick Next and install driver.12. The Wireless LAN PCI Card Properties widow will prompt. You can configure your options nowor later. Click OK when finished.13. Check for the 802.11b Combo WLAN MiniPCI Card by right clicking on My Computer using themouse. Select the Device manager and then Network Adapters. If you find the sign on theadapter, it shows the installation is not successful. Select the adapter and click on Remove.Restart your computer after uninstalling the driver to make the changes effective. And refer tomanual.14. Right click on the Network Neighborhood using the mouse.15. Select Properties from the pop up menu. The network box appears and you see the three maintables: Configuration, Identification, and Access Control.16. Click on the Configuration tab and then click on the Add button. Select Network ComponentType box appears. Click on the Protocol the click the Add button.17. Select Network Protocols box appears. From the list of manufactures, click on Microsoft. Fromthe list of network protocols list, select NetBEUI, then click OK.18. The NetBEUI protocol is now installed. After clicking on OK return back to Network ComponentType box.19. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add IPX/SPX protocol.20. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add TCP/IP protocol.21. Click on the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address for your computer. You can select eitherStatic OR DHCP setting. If you use the static IP setup then enter the IP value, Subnet masking,DNS, Domain / Workgroup name, and Gateway address values. After setting these parameterappropriately, click OK to return to Network Component Type and you can select the File andPrinter Sharing options as well as the Access to your computer other users connected to thatnetwork by setting the computer sharing options. Click on OK.22. Screen message do want to restart your Computer will pop up. Select Yes. It will shut down yourcomputer and will restart.Important: Restart your computer to make the changes effective before you reinstall the driver.
74.2 Installation Procedure of AC97 Soft ModemPlease follow the following steps one by one in order to install the driver software successfully.1. Insert the card into MiniPCI slot.2. Power on your computer and allow windows load fully.3. When Windows first detects the PCI Card, click cancel.4. Insert the given Installaton diskette and then double click the setup.exe file to run setup.5. Click next in the welcome window.6. Click the option for to search for the best driver for your device.7. Do not check any boxes for to search for locations, if any boxes are checked, uncheck it. Thenclick Next and install driver.8. Insert Disk Window will prompt for ‘LTSMvxd.cat’ file to copy. Click Skip File button and clickfinish.9. Click finish again to complete the installation.10. Check for the AC97 Soft Modem by right clicking on My Computer using the mouse. Select theDevice manager and then Network Adapters. If you find the sign on the adapter, it shows theinstallation is not successful. Select the adapter and click on Remove. Restart your computer afteruninstalling the driver to make the changes effective. And refer to manual.Important: Restart your computer to make the changes effective before you reinstall the driver.
85. Troubleshooting802.11b Combo WLAN MiniPCI CardIf you still encounter some problems while installing the WLAN MiniPCI Card utility and driversoftware or you want to confirm whether your software is installed properly or not, we have listed theprocedure for checking the various components after you have installed the software. In sectionbelow, we have listed the various problems that you may encounter during the installation and havealso listed the possible solution.Procedure to check the various properties of card after installation under Windows:Please check the followings if you encounter some problem while installing the WLAN MiniPCIutility and driver software.Right click on My Computer and the select Properties. Select the Device Manager and expand theNetwork Adapter. You will find 802.11b MiniPCI Card if it is installed successfully. If you see thesign the resources are conflicting. Double Click the MiniPCI Card and then on the General tab, youcan see the status of MiniPCI card.i) Check if your Notebook supports 3.3V Card.ii) Check if your Notebook has a free IRQ. If not, make an IRQ free by assigning thesame IRQ to some devices, for example COM1; COM2 can be assigned same IRQvalues.iii) Check that you have inserted the proper driver.AC97 Soft ModemIf you still encounter some problems while installing the AC97 Soft Modem driver software or youwant to confirm whether your software is installed properly or not, we have listed the procedure forchecking the various components after you have installed the software. In section below, we havelisted the various problems that you may encounter during the installation and have also listed thepossible solution.Procedure to check the various properties of card after installation under Windows:Please check the followings if you encounter some problem while installing the AC97 Soft Modemdriver software.Right click on My Computer and the select Properties. Select the Device Manager and expand theModem. You will find AC97 Soft Modem if it is installed successfully. If you see the sign theresources are conflicting. Double click the AC97 Soft Modem and then on the General tab, you cansee the status of AC97 Soft Modem.
96. Technical Specification of 802.11bHardware compatibility- IBM-compatible computer with a PC Card Type II Driver support NDIS 3.1- Windows 95- Windows 98- Windows NT4.0- Windows 2000- Windows Me Standards supported- IEEE802.11 standard for Wireless LAN- All major networking standards (including TCP/IP, IPX) EnvironmentalOperating temperature:- -10 degree Celsius to 50 degree Celsius (Operating) –20 to 70 (storing)- Max. Humidity 0.95 % Non-condensing Power specificationsOperating voltage:- +5 V, +3.3V DC +- 5 %- Nominal Temp Range: 15 dBm- Extended Temp Range: 14 dBm min.- Transmit Power, 2.7 v to 3v: 14 dBm min. Radio specificationsRange:- per cell indoors approx. 35-100 meters or more- per cell outdoors up to 100- 300 metersFrequency range:- 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels:- Europe: 13 ( 3 non-overlapping)- US: 11 ( 3 non-overlapping)- France: 4 ( 1 non-overlapping) Antenna system:- Internal patch antenna supporting diversity (built in notebook). Mobility:- Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover
10 Specific featuresSupported bit rates:- 11 Mbps- 5.5 Mbps- 1 Mbps- 2 MbpsData encryption:- 40 bit WEP Encryption, 128-bit key lengthUtility software:- Link Config User setup & diagnostics toolKey Management:- Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation (ADKA) through public keyPhysical Dimensions- Type III MiniPCI Combo
11Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone 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 or television technician for help.ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are notexpressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States onlyThis 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 undesiredoperation."IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirementsthe antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide aseparation distance of at least 5 cm from all persons and must not beco-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter."For questions regarding your product, or the FCC declaration, contact:Actiontec Electronics, Inc760 North Mary Ave,Sunnyvale, CA 94086United States

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