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Quick Start Guide 5Dell™ TrueMobile™ 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card Quick Start GuideThis guide provides instructions for setting up a wireless network using the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series wireless Mini PCI card.Read the information on the following pages before you complete the setup of your wireless network. Wireless Network Installation ChecklistIf you are setting up your network at home and you use a residential gateway or access point to connect to the Internet, see the documentation that came with the residential gateway or access point for the Network Name and Encryption Key information. If you do not use a residential gateway or access point, you will set up a peer-to-peer group network and creating your own Network Name and Encryption Key. Before you begin setting up your wireless network, obtain the following items from your network administrator. NOTE: See the glossary for definitions of these terms. NOTE: Dell cannot provide the following information because it is specific to your network.• An SSID value (also called Network Name) for your Mini PCI card• WEP Key information (also called Encryption Key) for your Mini PCI card• For Windows networking, your Computer Name and Workgroup Name• Your IP address (unless your network uses a DHCP server)•Your User Name and Password5C297eb3.fm Page 5 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com6Quick Start GuideBe sure to also have the following items:• Your computer with the Mini PCI card installed.•The Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CDChoosing Your Type of NetworkThe Mini PCI card enables you to interconnect computers for sharing Internet access, files, and printers. First, determine the type of network you use or want to set up: • A peer-to-peer group network (an access point is not required)• An infrastructure network (an access point is required)Peer-to-Peer Group Network OptionIf you do not have an access point, then you already use or will need to set up a peer-to-peer group network. The access point is not needed for this type of setup.Peer-to-Peer Group Network Example5C297eb3.fm Page 6 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 7For this option, one of the desktop computers acts as a host computer. All other computers on the network access the Internet through the host computer. The host computer must remain on in order for the other computers on the network to have Internet access. For instructions on setting up a peer-to-peer group network, see “Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Group Network” on page 8.Infrastructure Network OptionIf you have an access point, then you need to set up an infrastructure network. For instructions on setting up an infrastructure network, see the documentation that came with your access point.Infrastructure Network ExampleIn an infrastructure network, the access point connects directly to a network server, which allows connection to the network. For this network option, all computers on the wireless network connect to the access point, which then connects to the server. The access point and server(s) are always on, so any computer can access the network even if the other computers on the network are turned off.5C297eb3.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com8Quick Start GuideSetting Up a Peer-to-Peer Group Network NOTE: If you do not have an access point, use this section to set up your wireless network. If you use an access point, see “Setting Up an Infrastructure Network“ on page 8.Before you begin, you must first create a Network Name and an Encryption Key. Your Network Name is case-sensitive and can contain up to 32 characters and use the characters 0 through 9, a through z, and A through Z. The Encryption Key is case-sensitive and can be either 5 or 13 characters in length and use the characters 0 through 9, a through z, and A through Z. Fill in your Network Name and Encryption Key here:Network Name: ___________________________Encryption Key: ___________________________ NOTE: All computers in this type of network must use the same Network Name and the same Encryption Key.Next, perform the procedures in “Setting Up and Configuring the Mini PCI Card“ on page 9:Setting Up an Infrastructure NetworkTo set up an infrastructure network, see the documentation that came with your access point. To set up your Mini PCI card so that it can access an infrastructure network, perform the following procedures in sequence:• “Installing the Drivers” (see page 9)• “Verifying the Mini PCI Card Driver Installation” (see page 12)• “Installing the Client Manager Utility” (see page 13)• “Setting Up a Configuration Profile” (see page 14)5C297eb3.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 9Then, see the access point documentation for instructions on completing the infrastructure network setup.Setting Up and Configuring the Mini PCI CardIf you ordered the Mini PCI card when you ordered your new Dell portable computer, the necessary drivers and software were installed by Dell. To complete the configuration of your peer-to-peer group network on your new Dell computer, you must perform the procedures in the following sections in sequence:• “Setting Up a Configuration Profile” (see page 14)• “Completing the Setup For Peer-to-Peer Group Networks” (see page 15)• “Setting Up File and Printer Sharing” (see page 19)For all other portable computers, you must complete the procedures on the following pages in sequence to complete the configuration of your peer-to-peer group network.Installing the DriversInstall the appropriate drivers for the Windows operating system on your computer.Windows XP Turn on your computer. Windows XP detects the Mini PCI card and installs the drivers automatically.Windows 981If your computer is off, turn it on.5C297eb3.fm Page 9 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com10 Quick Start Guide NOTE: During the installation of the drivers, you may be required to enter a path to additional required files. In the dialog box, type C:\Windows\Options\Cabs and then click OK. If the files are not located on your computer, insert the System Software CD or Operating System CD that came with your computer into your CD or DVD drive and type x:\win98 (where x is the letter for your CD or DVD drive). Click OK.2When the Add New Hardware Wizard detects the Texas Instruments PCI-1410 CardBus Controller, click Next. 3Click Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 4Ensure that Floppy disk drives is not checked, click Specify a location, type C:\windows\options\cabs, and then click Next. 5Click Next again. 6Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer. After your computer restarts, Windows detects the Mini PCI card. 7If Windows prompts you to restart your computer again, click Yes.8When the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, wait 10 seconds, and then click Next.9Click Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and click Next. 10 Ensure that Floppy disk drives is not checked, and click Specify a location. Type x:win98 (where x is the letter for your CD or DVD drive), click Next, and then click Next again.11 After Windows finishes installing the drivers, click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer.5C297eb3.fm Page 10 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 1112 To verify the installation, complete the steps in the “Verifying the Mini PCI Card Driver Installation“ section on page 12.Windows Me1If your computer is off, turn it on. 2When Windows detects the new hardware, follow the instructions on the screen. 3After Windows finds the new drivers, click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer. 4If Windows prompts you to restart your computer again, click Yes. NOTE: During the installation of the drivers, you may be required to enter a path to additional required files. In the dialog box, type C:\Windows\Options\Cabs and then click OK. If the files are not located on your computer, insert the System Software CD or Operating System CD that came with your computer into your CD or DVD drive and type x:\winme (where x is the letter for your CD or DVD drive). Click OK.5When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, insert the TrueMobile CD and wait 10 seconds.6Click Specify a location, and ensure that Floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drive, and Microsoft Windows Update are not checked.7Ty p e x:me-2k (where x is the letter for your CD or DVD drive), and then click Next.8After Windows finds the driver, click Next.9Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer.10 To verify the installation, complete the steps in the “Verifying the Mini PCI Card Driver Installation“ section on page 12.Windows 20001If your computer is off, turn it on.5C297eb3.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com12 Quick Start Guide2When the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, insert the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD into the CD or DVD drive. Wait 10 seconds, and click OK. 3Click Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and then click Next.4Click Specific a location, and ensure that Floppy disk drives, CD-ROM drive, and Microsoft Windows Update are not checked.5Ty p e x:me-2k (where x is the letter for your CD or DVD drive), and then click Next.6After Windows finds the driver, click Next, and then click Finish.7To verify the installation, complete the steps in “Verifying the Mini PCI Card Driver Installation."8Click Install Software and then click Install Necessary Software Software for Windows 2000.Verifying the Mini PCI Card Driver Installation1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. For Windows XP, if Settings does not appear, click Control Panel.2For Windows XP:Double-click the System icon. (If the System icon does not appear, click the Switch to Classic View icon, and then click the System icon.). Click the Hardware tab, click Device Manager, and then double-click Network Adapters. For Windows 98:Double-click the System icon, click Device Manager and then double-click Network Adapters.For Windows Me:5C297eb3.fm Page 12 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 13Click View all control panel options, double-click the System icon, click Device Manager and then double-click Network Adapters.For Windows 2000:Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, click Device Manager and then double-click Network Adapters.If the Mini PCI card and drivers are properly installed, TrueMobile 1150 Series Mini PCI Card (in Windows XP, Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card) appears on the list. If a red X or yellow exclamation mark appears next to the Mini PCI card, see the troubleshooting section of the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series User Guide. For instructions on how to access the User Guide, see page 20.Installing the Client Manager UtilityAfter you have successfully installed the Mini PCI card and drivers, you must install the Client Manager utility from the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD on all computers that are not new Dell computers:1If your computer is off, turn it on.2After Windows completely starts, insert the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD into the CD or DVD drive of your computer.The Main Menu screen appears (see page 21). If the Main Menu screen does not appear, click the Start button, click Run, type x:\setup.exe (where x is your CD or DVD drive letter), and then click OK.3In the Main Menu screen, click Install Software.4From the Software Menu, click Install Client Manager, and then follow the instructions to complete the installation. After the setup is complete, a window opens that contains information about the Client Manager utility. 5C297eb3.fm Page 13 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com14 Quick Start Guide5Read the information, and then close the window by clicking the X in the top-right corner of the window.Setting Up a Configuration ProfilePerform the following procedure on each computer that will connect to the network: 1To use Client Manager, click the Start button, point to Programs—> Dell TrueMobile 1150, and then click Client Manager. Or, you can double-click the TrueMobile 1150 Client Manager icon on your Windows desktop, and then click the icon that appears in the system tray. 2In the TrueMobile 1150 Client Manager window, click Actions.3In the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window, make sure that the first profile in the list is selected.4If you have a peer-to-peer group network, click Peer-to- Peer Group in the right-hand box of the selected profile.If you have an infrastructure network that uses a Residential Gateway, click Residential Gateway in the right-hand box of the selected profile. If you have an infrastructure network that uses an access point, click Access Point in the right-hand box of the selected profile.5Click Edit Profile.6In the Edit Configuration window, type your Network Name in the Network Name field, ensure that Enable Data Security is checked, and then enter an Encryption Key in the Encryption Key field (an Encryption Key is optional).7Click OK, and then click OK again.8Click OK again.If you use and access point, the setup is complete, and you can now connect to the Internet. If you are setting 5C297eb3.fm Page 14 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 15up a peer-to-peer group network, complete the procedures in “Completing the Setup For Peer-to-Peer Group Networks."Completing the Setup For Peer-to-Peer Group NetworksIf you are setting up a peer-to-peer group network, the Mini PCI card and the necessary software and drivers have already been installed on all of the computers on the network. You must now install the Internet Connection Sharing component. Select one of your desktop computers to serve as the host computer (all other computers are called clients). The host computer must be running the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. The host computer is the only computer that connects directly to the Internet. Dell recommends that the host computer be the desktop computer that has the fastest microprocessor and the most memory. NOTE: In order to perform Internet Connection Sharing, your host computer must have either a modem or another network adapter in addition to your wireless network adapter. The modem or network adapter is used to access the Internet. Your Mini PCI card is used to share the Internet connection with other clients. See the following procedures to set up Internet Connection Sharing on the host computer and the client computer(s).Setting Up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the Host ComputerTo set up ICS on computers running Windows XP:1Connect the host computer to the Internet. 2Click the Start button.3Click Help and Support. 4Perform a search on Internet connection sharing. 5C297eb3.fm Page 15 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com16 Quick Start Guide5From the Pick a task list, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Network Connection.6Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the ICS. To set up ICS on computers running Windows 98:1Connect the host computer to the Internet using your network connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. 2Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.3Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4Click Windows Setup. 5Click Internet Tools, and then click Details. 6Ensure that Internet Connection Sharing is checked, click OK, and then click OK again. You may need to insert your Operating System CD, or, for some computers, the System Software CD, into the CD or DVD drive.7After the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard starts, click Next.8Specify the type of connection you want to share: dial- up or high-speed (such as cable or DSL modem). 9If you use a dial-up connection, click the ISP you want to use to connect to the Internet, and then click Next.If you use a high-speed connection, click the network adapter you want to use to connect to the Internet, and then click Next.10 Click the TrueMobile 1150 Series Mini PCI Card as your local connection, and then click Next twice. 11 Click Cancel when the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard asks you if you want to create a Client Configuration Disk. 5C297eb3.fm Page 16 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 1712 Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer. After your computer restarts, the Internet Connection Sharing installation is complete on the host computer. To set up ICS on computers running Windows Me:1Connect the host computer to the Internet using your network connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. 2Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.3Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4Click Windows Setup. 5Ensure that Communications is checked and selected, and then click Details. 6Ensure that Internet Connection Sharing is checked, and then click OK. You may need to insert your Operating System CD, or, for some computers, the System Software CD, into the CD or DVD drive.7After the Home Networking Wizard starts, click Next. 8To specify the Internet connection you want to share, click Yes, this computer uses the following, and then click A Direct connection to my ISP using the following device. From the pull-down menu, select the type of connection you want to use (such as dial-up networking). NOTE: Do not select TrueMobile 1150 Series Mini PCI Card as the connection type.9Click Next.10 Click Yes, click TrueMobile 1150 Series Card from the pull-down menu, and then click Next.11 Click No, do not create a Home Networking Setup disk, and then click Next. 12 Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart your computer. 5C297eb3.fm Page 17 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com18 Quick Start GuideAfter your computer restarts, the Internet Connection Sharing installation is complete on the host computer. To set up ICS on computers running Windows 2000:1Connect the host computer to the Internet using your network connection, such as a cable or DSL modem. 2Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.3Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. 4If the host computer is connected to the Internet using a dial-up connection, double-click Dial-up Connection, click Properties, click Sharing, and then ensure that both Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and Enable on-demand dialing are checked. 5If the host computer is connected to the Internet using a dial-up connection, double-click Dial-up Connection, click Properties, click Sharing, and then ensure that both Enabled Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and Enabled on-demand dialing are checked.If the host computer is connected to the Internet using a cable or DSL modem, double-click Local Area Connection. On the Network and Dial-up Connections screen, click Yes.The Internet Connection Sharing installation is complete on the host computer.Setting Up ICS on the Client Computer(s) NOTE: The client computer(s) must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 5.0, or 4.0, and Windows XP, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000. NOTE: All client computers must have the TCP/IP protocol installed and DHCP enabled.To install the TCP/IP protocol and enable DHCP:1Click the Start button, and click Help. 5C297eb3.fm Page 18 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 192Click the Index tab and perform a search for TCP/IP. 3Click the topic, click Display, click the subtopic, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4After you have installed the TCP/IP protocol, perform another search for DHCP.5Click the topic, click Display, click the subtopic, and then follow the instructions on the screen. To set up ICS on the client computer(s):1Click the Start button, and click Help. 2Click the Index tab and perform a search for the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard. 3Click the topic, click Display, click the subtopic, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up File and Printer SharingFollow the instructions below to enable file and printer sharing. Perform the following steps on every computer that you want to have file and printer sharing: NOTE: Ensure that you have file and printer sharing enabled on the computer that is connected to the printer you want to share.1Click the Start button, and click Help. 2Click the Index tab and perform a search for file and printer sharing. 3Click the topic, click Display, click the subtopic, and follow the instructions on the screen. To share a printer, complete the following steps on the computer that has the printer connected that you want to share:1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2Select the printer you want to share by clicking it once. 3Click File, and then click Properties. 5C297eb3.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com20 Quick Start Guide4Click Sharing, and then click Shared As. 5Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer is now available for the other computers to use.To set up other computers so they can use the shared printer: 1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2Double-click Add Printer. 3Click Next. 4Click Network printer, and then click Next. 5Click Browse, find the shared printer in the list, and then click the shared printer. 6Follow the instructions on the screen.To share files:1From Windows Explorer, right-click the file, folder, or drive letter you want to share, click Sharing, and then click Share As. 2Type a name for the shared file, folder, or drive letter, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Using Your NetworkAfter you have set up your wireless network, refer to the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series User Guide for instructions on how to use the network. To access the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series User Guide: 1Insert the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD into the CD or DVD drive of your computer.The Main Menu screen appears. If the Main Menu screen does not appear, click the Start button, click Run, type x:\setup.exe (where x is your CD or DVD drive letter), and then click OK.5C297eb3.fm Page 20 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 21Wireless Networking Main Menu Screen2Select the language you want from the drop-down menu, and then click View User Guide in.Troubleshooting1Insert the Dell TrueMobile 1150 Series Wireless Mini PCI Card CD into the CD or DVD drive of your computer. The Main Menu screen appears (see page 21). If the Main Menu screen does not appear, click the Start button, click Run, type x:\setup.exe (where x is your CD or DVD drive letter), and then click OK.2Select the language you want from the drop-down menu, and then click View User Guide in. 3See the “Troubleshooting” section.5C297eb3.fm Page 21 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com22 Quick Start GuideTechnical SupportAfter determining the type of network option that you need to set up, you can obtain technical support by referring to your Dell computer documentation for Dell contact numbers and website support. 5C297eb3.fm Page 22 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
Quick Start Guide 23Glossaryaccess pointA standalone wireless hub that allows any computer that has a wireless network adapter to communicate with another computer and to connect to the Internet.client computer The computer that gets its Internet connection by sharing either the host computer’s connection or the access point’s connection.file and printer sharing A capability that allows a number of people to view, modify, and print the same file(s) from different computers.host computerThe computer that is directly connected to the Internet via a modem or network adapter.infrastructure networkA wireless network topology in which the wireless computers, called clients, communicate with one another through a wireless access point, such as the AP1000. The access point can also be connected to the Internet, which allows the wireless clients to access the Internet through the access point's Internet connection.Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)A capability that allows Internet access to all computers on a network. Internet Protocol (IP) addressThe address of a computer that is attached to a network. Part of the address designates which network the computer is on, and the other part represents the host identification.Internet service provider (ISP)A company that provides access to the Internet. An ISP may offer other related services, such as e-mail and chat rooms. 5C297eb3.fm Page 23 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM
www.dell.com | support.dell.com24 Quick Start Guidepeer-to-peer networkA communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities and any computer can initiate a communication session. proxy serverA server that some ISPs incorporate between the Internet and themselves to ensure security and to enable administrative control. Service Set Identifier (SSID)A value that controls access to a wireless network. The SSID for your wireless network card must match the SSID for any access points that you want to communicate with. If the value does not match, you are not granted access to the network. You can have up to three SSIDs. Each SSID can be up to 32 characters long and is case sensitive.Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)A form of data encryption. You must set the WEP Key information in the client to match the WEP Key used by the access point. The WEP Key can be enabled or disabled.5C297eb3.fm Page 24 Thursday, March 7, 2002 11:39 AM

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