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User’s Guide and Technical
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Table of Contents
Section 1
About the User's Guid
Typographical Conventions.
Welcome to the M13 100
Frequency Hopping Radio Technology
Data Transparency and Protocols
Protocols Supported
Radio Characteristics
Radio Ranges...
Indoor Environmen
Outdoor Environment
Radio Antenna
Security Features
Terminology
System Configuration
Coverage Options A.
anba'mA-‘mihin'aguuw...
Section 2
Installing the M13100 Hardware...
Before You Start...
Antenna Connectors .
Standard Antennas.
Attaching the Antenna
Detaching an Antenn
Installing the M13100 into the (PC Card) Slot
Section 3
Installing the M13100 Sofiware.
Driver Overview...
Windows 95 NDIS3 Installation
Windows NT NDISS Installation ,
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Windows for Workgrcups NDISZ Installation
DOS Packet Driver Installation
Driver Keywords and Settings
Section 4
Performing Diagnostic Tool
Using the Diagnostic Tools .
Loading New Firmware Version
Section 5
Error Messages and Trouble Shootin
Indicator LEDs
If Your Radio Fat 5 to stablish Contact .....
Appendix A
M13100 Specifications"
LAN Drivers Supported
Radio Specification
Power Requiremen
Physical Specifications.
Mechanical Description...
Operating Modes and Interface
Appendix B
MI3lOO PC Card CIS Description .....
Technical Suppon ......
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 - Viewing the Infrastructure.
Figure 1.2 - 2.4 GHz Ad Hoc Wireless LA
Figure 1.3 - 2.4 GHZ Wireless Infrastructure .
Figure 1.4 » 2.4 GHz Wireless Infrastructure w th Workstat ns
Accessing an Ethernet LAN ......
Figure 1.5 - Extended 2.4 GHz Wireless Infrastructure Using
Repeaters.
Figure 1.6 — Minimal Over 3}: overage puo
Figure 1.7 - Heavy Overlap Coverage Option.
Figure 1.8 - Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option
Figure 2.1 - Overview ofthe M13 100.
Figure A.I - Mechanical Outline,
Figure A.2 - FCC Label Appearanc
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List of Tables
Table 1.1 - Typical Ranges...
Table 3.1 . Driver Disk Structur
Table 3.2 - Minimum NDISZ Driver Settings
Table 3.3 - Minimum PKT Driver Settings
Table 3.4 - General Network Parameters,
Table 3.5 - Advanced Network Parameters
Table 3.6 - Fragmentation Parameters ,,,,,
Table 3.7 , Power Management Parameters
Table 3.8 » Scanning Parameters
Table 3.9 - Infrastructure Parameters
Table 3.10 - Ad Hoc Parameters...
Table 3.| 1 - PC Card Parameters ..
Table 5.1 - Green LED Operating Messages
Table 5.2 - Amber LED Operati Messages
Table 5.3 - LED Error Codes.
Table A.l — Supported Driver
Table A2 - Radio Specification
Table A.3 - Power Requiremen
Table AA - Physical Characteristics
Table A5 - Operational Modes
Table 3.1 - CIS Information
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Section 1
About the User’s Guide
This guide covers the installation, configuration. control and
maintenance of your AironetMI3100 Wireless LAN Adapter,
Please read Sections 2 and 3 before attempting to install or use the
hardware and software described in this guide.
This Guide is arranged as follows:
Section I — Welcome to the M13IUU— provides you with a general
introduction to the M13 100, frequency hopping radio technology,
and the various configurations you can use when operating the
M13100 in your infrastructure.
Sectinn 2 — Installing the M1310!) Hardware 7 describes the
physical installation ofthe M13100 and the standard antenna
Section 3 — Installing the M13100 Software — describes
installation and configuration of the various network drivers,
Section 4 — Performing Diagnostics — provides you with detailed
procedures for restarting your M13100, returning to your default
configuration, and loading new firmware versions.
Section 5 7 Error Messages and Troubleshooting e provides you
with detailed descriptions of the LED messages and error codes,
as well as general procedures for correcting common problems.
Appendix A — M13100 Specifications — provides M13100 radio
and physical specifications.
Appendix 8 ~ M1310!) PC Card CIS Description — explains the
PC Card configuration required by the M13100.
Typographical Conventions
When reading the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual,
it is important to understand the symbol and formatting
conventions used in the documentation. The following symbols
are used in this guide.
Convention Type of Information
I Indicates a note which contains important
information.
A caution message that appears before
procedures which if not observed could result
in loss of data or damage to the equipment.
Bold type An action you must perform such as type or
select.
Monospaced font Information and menus that are visible on the
Configuration Sofiware screens.
Welcome to the Aironet MI3100
The Aironet M13100 is a PC Card radio module that provides
transparent wireless data communications between fixed,
portable, or mobile devices and other wireless devices or a
wired network infrasmicture (Ethernet or Token Ring). Host
devices can be any device equipped with a Micro ISA
connectorl These devices include:
The M13 I00 is fully compatible when used in a device
supponing PIug-and-Play technology.
The M1310!) can also be built into peripheral devices such as
printers to provide them with a transparent wireless connection
to a wired network, The M13 100 can be installed to operate as
either a PC Card device, a serial communications (UART)
device, or an ISA device. (For more information on how to
embed the M13100 in OEM devices, refer to the Aironet
LM3500 Developer‘s Guide document number 710-xxxxxx.)
Frequency Hopping Radio Technology
The M13100 uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
transmission (Fl-158) previously developed for military “anti-
jamming” and “low probability of intercept” radio systems.
Interference is reduced because the radio signal is constantly
moving (changing frequency) during the transmission of data
If a particular frequency encounters a level of noise and/or
interference, the M13100 will rebroadcast part of the
transmission where interference occurred on another frequency
channel The amount oftime the radio is transmitting is
measured in millaseconds, making the signal very difficult to
block, jam, or clone.
Data Transparency and Protocols
The MI3100 tmnsports data packets transparently as they move
through the wireless infrastructure. The MIBIOO operates
similarly to a standard network product except the wire is
replaced with a radio connection. All existing applications,
which operate over a network, will operate using the M13100
without any special wireless networking functions
Protocols Supported
The M13 100 can be used in a variety ofinfrastructure
eon figurations. Aironet Access Points (APBSDO-E, AP3 500-T,
AP3000-E and AP3000-T) provide connections to Ethernet or
Tolken Ring Networks. When using the Aironet standard device
drivers, the M13 100 is fully compliant with the following
protocols and wired networks.
Protocols Supported
- TCP/IP based protocol products
0 SNMP Protocol - The resident agent is compliant with the
MlB»! and MIBJI Standards, TCP/IP based intemets, as
well as a custom MlB for specialized control of the system.
Radio Characteristics
The M13100 uses a radio modulation technique known as
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum transmission (FHSS). It
combines high data throughput with excellent immunity to
interference. The M13l00 operates in the 2.4 GHz license-free
Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) band. Data is
transmitted over a half-duplex radio channel operating up to
2 Megabits per second (Mhps).
Radio Ranges
The M13100 is typically used with indoor wireless networks
and limited distance outdoor applications. The following
Section outlines the factors and conditions needed to achieve
maximum radio range for both indoor and outdoor wireless
infrastructure environments.
Indoor Environment
The radio ranges achieved in a given indoor environment
depend on the following factors:
0 Data Rates: Better sensitivity and range at lower data bit
rates. The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest
workable data rate. There is a decrease in receiver
threshold as the radio data rate increases.
- Antenna Type and Placemenl: The key to maximizing
range indoors is to choose the best antenna configuration
for the environment (range increases with antenna height).
To maximize indoor range, place the unit and antenna close
to the Aironet Access Points.
The MI} 100 allows connection of two antennas at the
same time. These antennas can be configured as a single
unit diversity antenna or as two separate remote antennas.
Connecting two antennas (or using the diversity antennas
supplied by Aironet) allows the M13100 to detect and use
the strongest signal coming from either orthe antennas.
This way, the Ml3100 provides you with the best
communication range and reliability for your
environment.
For an explanation of antenna types, configuration, and
how to determine the best antenna for a your specific
environment. consult the Aironet Antenna Guide
document number 710—003725.
Openness of the Environment: Open areas are better
than closed. The less cluttered the work environment the
greater the range.
Locating the computing device and antenna (particularly
when the small snap-on antenna is used) behind or in
close proximity to an obstruction (shelvmg, a pillar. items
on the desktop, eta), creates a barrier between the sending
and receiving antennas will hinder the performance ofthe
M13 100.
Building Material Drywall vsi Concrete. Floor-to—floor
radio penetration depends on the building materials used
between floors. For example, the range will be greater if
the radio signal is passing through drywall rather than
concrete blocks.
Table 1.1 — Typical Indoor Radio Range
snap—on
Indoor Range Din: ll}
An tenna
All antennas at desktop height Open Office 100 feet
30.4 meters
Cluttered 75 feet
Office 228 meters
AP antenna at ceiling height 8 feet Open Office 200 feet
(2.4384 mm) client antenna at 60.9 meters
desktop height 3 feet (9144 mm) Cluttered 125 feet
Office 38 I meters
Outdoor Environment
The maximum radio range achieved outdoors is primarily
determined by line of sight considerations: antenna elevations
and path clearances.
Line of Sight: A dipole antenna and an omnidirectional
antenna will have a range of 470 meters (1550 feet) with both
antennas at an elevation of 1.5 meters (5 feet). A maximum
range of 8.7 kilometers (5,4 miles) with lOdB link margin [up
to a theoretical 27.5 kilometers (I7 miles)] can be achieved
using directional Yagi antennas at both ends and appropriate
elevation and maximum path clearance, These range
measurements are derived using packets with a 512 hy1e data
payload and a retry rate of less than 5 percent. In contrast. a
connection using two dipoles (both at 5 foot elevation) can be
maintained up to Z 100 feet with a retry rate of 60 percent.
- NOTE: Please contact Aironet Wireless
Communications for more detailed information on
point-to-point configurations.
Radio Antenna
The Snap-On Diversity antenna comes standard with the
M13 l00 and provides omni-directional coverage.
A benefit ofdiversiry system is improved coverage, At the
edges ofthe RF coverage or fringe areas, there are very often
multiple signals reaching the receiver, all from the same
transmitter These signals travel in different paths (multipath)
and are caused by reflection and shadows of the RF signals.
When the signals combine, the receiver may have trouble
decoding the data. The Aimnet radio's ability to switch and
sample between these antennas allows it to select the optimum
antenna for receiving the packet.
Various optional antennas are offered for the M13 100. Consult
the Aironer Antenna Guide document number 710-003725 for
more information,
Security Features
The Aironet MD 100 employs Spread Speetmm Technology,
previously developed for military “antiflamming” and “low
probability of intercept" radio systems.
The Aironet Access Point must be set to the same System
Identifier (SID) as all other Aironet devices on the wireless
infrastructure. Units with different SID will not be able to
communicate with other nodes on the network,
Terminology
When configuring your system and your M13 100, keep in mind
the following terminology:
Root Unit A The root unit (Aironet Access Point) is located at
the top or starting point ofa wireless infrastructure The root
unit provtdes the physical connection to the wired LAN and
contains configuration information in its association table that
covers all stations in the infrastructure,
Repeater 7 A repeater is an Aironet Access Point that extends
the radio range of the infrastructure. A single Aironet Access
Point transmits and receives data within an area called a cell.
The size ofa single cell depends upon the nature ofthe wireless
medium within the cell. lfyour system configuration requires a
wider communication range than allowed by the cell limit, you
Will need to add an Access Point configured as a repeater.
Radio Node 7 A PC, file sewer, notebook computer containing
a radio card, LAN Adapter, or M13 too PC Cards
End Node 7 A radio node that is located at the end ofa network
tree.
Parent/Child Station 7 Refers to the relationships between
nodes on the network tree. For example, the Aironet Access
Point (at the top ofthe tree) would be me parent ofthe end
nodes. Conversely, the end nodes would be the children ofthe
Aironet Access Point,
Association 7 Each root or repeater in the infrastructure
contains an association table that controls the routing of packets
between the LAN backbone and the wireless infrastructure.
These ennies contain information for all stations associated
with the Aironet Access Point on the infrastrucnxre.
Power Saving Protoml (PS?) and Non-Power Saving
Protocol — The Power Saving Protocol allows computers
(usually portable computers) to power up only part ofthe time
to conserve energy. Ifa radio node is using the Power Saving
Protocol to communicate with the infrastructure. the Aironet
Access Point must be aware ofthis mode and implement
additional features such as message store and forward
Infrastructure 7 The wireless infrastructure is the
communications system that combines Aironel Access Points,
mobile stations and fixed stamens. Airnnet Access Points
within the infrastructure can be either root units, which are
physically wired to the LAN backbone. or can act as Wireless
repeatersi The RF enabled devices serve as fixed stations or
mobile srations. (See Figure 1.1).
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Figure 1.1 - Viewing the Infrastructure
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System Configurations
The M13100 can be used in a variety ofnetwork sysiem
Eonflguralions. Aironet Access Points (APB SOD-E or
AP3500-T) provide connections to your Elhemet or Token Ring
networks or act as repeaters increasing wireless communicalion
range. The maximum communication range is based on how
you configure your Wireless infrastructure.
Examples of some common system configurations are shown
on the pages that follow, along with a description of each
Figure 1.2
2.4 GHz Ad Hoc Wiraiess LAN
div—e
An ad hoc wireless LAN is the simplest wireless LAN
configuration. In a wireless LAN, using an ad hoc network
operating system (such as Windows for Workgroups or
Windows 95), all devices equipped with the M13100 can be
linked togemer and communicate directly with each other
Figure 1.3
2.4 GHz Wireless Infrastructure
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In a wireless infrastructure, an Aironet Access Point 15 used as a
standalone root unit. The root unit is not attached to any
backbone LAN (such as an Ethernet or Token Ring LAN), but
functions as a hub linking all stations together. This configuration
is similar to the ad hot: network, except the Aironet Access Point
serves as the focal point for communications. This increases the
effective communication since both M13100 stations are not
required to be in direct communication range ofeach other.
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Figure 14
2A GHz Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations
Accessing an Ethernet LAN
A Micro-Cellular Network can be created by placing two or
more Aironet Access Points on an Ethernet LAN The Micro-
Cellular Architecture (TMA) protocols allow remore
workstations to move from of one microcell domain to another.
The process is seamless and transparent. The connection to the
file server or host is maintained without disruption. This
configuration is useful with portable or mobile stations allowing
them to be directly connected to the wired network. even while
moving about (roaming). When an infrastructure is configured
using multiple Aironet Access Points and/or repeaters, a mobile
station is automatically associated and re-associated to the
Aironet Access Point which provides the best performance.
This is referred In as seamless roaming.
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Figure 1.5 - Extended 2.4 GHz Infrastructure
Using Repeaters
An Aironet Access Point can be configured as a stand-alone
repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure. or to
overcome an RF blocking obswcle. The repeater forwards
traffic between the M13 100 equipped workstatiuns and devices
and the LAN backbone by sending packets to either another
repeater or to another Aironet Access Point attached to the
backbone. The data is sent through whichever route provides
the greatest performance for the M13100 client. Multiple
repeater hops can be supported in the path to the wired LAN.
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Coverage Options
The system architecture options of the M13 l00 station and
Aironet Access Points provide for a variety of coverage
alternatives and flexibility. The system can be designed to
provide a wide coverage area with minimal overlap (Figure 146)
or coverage with heavy overlap (Figure l 7) This improves
system performance and prclection against downtime in the
event of a component failure,
Figure 1.6 - Minimal Overlap Coverage Option
By arranging the Aironet Access Points so the overlap in
coverage area is minimized, a large area can be covered with
minimal system cost. The total bandwidth available to each
mobile station will depend on the amount of data each mobile
station desires to transfer and the number of stations located in
each cell. Seamless roaming is supported as a mobile station
moves in and out of range ofeach Aironet Access Point,
thereby maintaining a constant connection to the LAN
backbone, Each Aircnet Access Point (and MI} 100) must be
configured with the same system identifier (SID) in order [0
provide the roaming capability
is
Figure 1.7 - Heavy Overlap Coverage Optinn
By arranging the Aironet Access Points so the overlap in
coverage area is nearly maximized, a large number of mobile
stations can be supported in the same wireless infrastructure
wirhour degradation in system performance or connect time
Due to the redundancy in coverage overlap, system
performance is not hampered in the event of an Aironet Access
Point failure Upon failure of the Aironet Access Point, the
staticn will automatically roam to an operational Aironet
Access Point. With this architecture, all Aironet Access Points
and M13100 units must be configured with the same system
identifier (SID).
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Figure 1.3 - Multiple Overlapping Systems
Coverage Option
Multiple systems can operate in the same vicinity by arranging the
Aironet Access Points so there is overlap in coverage area, The
architecture provides multiple channels, which can exist in the
same area with virtually no interference to each other. in this
mode, each system must be configured with different system
identifiers, which prevent M13100 clients from roaming to the
Aironet Access Points ofa different wireless infrastructure.
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Section 2
Installing the MI3100 Hardware
This Scouon describes lhe procedures for installing the Aironel
M13100 PC Card Wireless LAN Adapter.
Here's what you’ll find in this Section:
- Before You Start
0 Anaching the Antenna
- Connecling (he MISIOD
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Before You Start
For the M13100 to be used with a Computing device (desktop
perscnal computer, notebook, laptop computer. or point-eflsale
terminal), the device must be equipped with an internal or
external PC Card Type II or Type Ill slot. All drivers and
supporting software (card and socket services) for the PC Card
slot must be leaded and configured. Please follow the
manufacturer's guidelines for installing the software as well as
installing the M13 100.
After unpacking the Ml3100, make sure the following items are
present and in good condition:
- Ml3100 PC Card Wireless LAN Adapter
- Standard Snap-On Antenna
- Configuration Sofiware Diskette
[f any item is damaged or missing, contact your Aironet
supplier. Save all shipping and packing material in order to
repack the unit should service be required
' NOTE: Any remote antenna and its
associated wiring are ordered and packed
separately.
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Standard Antennas
The Snap—On Diversity antenna comes with the MI} 100.
The Snap-On Diversity antenna is attached directly to the
Ml3100, lts small size allows mobile communication in a small
area where a larger antenna would be awkward or interfere with
the use ofthe PC or terminal. For example, laptop computers
connected together in an ad hoc network or mobile point-of-sale
terminals connected to an Ethernet network via a fixed Aironet
Aceess Point.
The design of the Snap-On and Remote Diversity antennas take
full advantage ofthe MI3100‘s ability to detect and use the
strongest signal.
The M13100 can also be used with a variety of optional external
antennas. Consult the Aironet Antenna Guide (document
number 710-003725) for antenna descriptions and configuration
in formation.
by Aironet Vlfireless Communicatlons.
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NOTE: Only use antennas and cables supplied
Attaching the Antenna
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CAUTION: The Snap-On Antenna should
never be placed in contact with metal surfaces
To attach the Snap-On antenna:
__—___—__
NOTE: MI3100 Adapter Card comes with the
antenna attached. If you need to change the
antenna the M13100 Adapter should be
removed from the PC Card slot before removing
or attaching an antenna.
Hold the antenna so the connector and guide pin leads
line up with the connector and slots on the M13 100.
Slide the leads on the antenna into the connectors until
they snap into place.
To attach a remote antenna:
Line up the antenna cable leads with the connectors on
the Ml3100.
Slide the leads cable into the connectors until they snap
into place.
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Detaching the Antenna
“id
To detach the Snap—On Antenna:
Remove the M13100 from the PC Card slut.
Grasp the center of the antenna with the thumb and
forefinger.
Gently pull the antenna away from the M13100 until it
comes free.
__——_4_——
CAUTION: Do N01 bend or Mist the antenna
away from the PC Card body. Do not pry or
use tools to remove the antenna.
To detach a remote antenna:
Remove the M13100 from the PC Card slot.
Grasp the end of the antenna cable lead by the connector.
Gently pull the connector away from the MISIOD until it
comes free.
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Installing the MI3100 into the PC Card Slot
Before you begin, examine the MISlGO. One end is a dual row
68-pin PC Card connector. This side will be inserted into the PC
Card slot wilh the Aironet logo facing up. The M13100 card is
keyed so it can be inserted only one way into the PC Card slotl
The M13100 can be connected to a PC Card Type 11 slot. This
includes slots that support both Type 11 and Type 111 cards,
____—___._.
' CAUTION: Do not force the MI3100 lnto the PC
. Card slot. Forcing it WI|I damage both the M13100
and the slots lithe MI3100 does not go tn easily,
remove the card and re-insert.
To connect the M13100:
Hold the M13 100 w the Aironet logo is facing up.
2, Slide the M8100 female and into the slot until its
connector is firmly seated and the slot’s eject button pops
Out.
To remove the MI3100:
Make sure the M13100 is not transmitting or receiving,
2. Press the PC Card slot’s eject button until the M13I00 is
free
3. Grasp the M1310Cl and pull it out ofthe slot.
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Section 3
|nstal|ing the MI3100 Software
The MI} 1 00 card is supplied with PACKET, NDlSZ, NDIS3
and NDIS3il drivers allowing operation under DOS, Windows
for Workgroups 3.1x. Windows 95, and Windows NT The
M13100 is fully IEEE 802.11 compliant with the Ethernet
standard for frame types and addressing allowing it to function
as a standard network interface card.
Driver Overview
The M13100 is shipped with a utility disk containing drivers
and diagnostic tools. The diagnostic tools are discussed in
Section 4.
The DOS and Windows for Workgroups based drivers require a
configuration file be created (or edited) with an ASCII text
editor. Installation of each driver is discussed in the following
Tables.
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The driver disk shipped with the M13100 is organized as follows:
Table 3.1 - Driver Disk Structure
README TXT contains latest infurmalion about the disk
CDfllbnls
directory containing utilities
PC Card socket controller utility
M13100 flash ROM pmgrammlng ullllty
batch file for executing Lest mutines using direct
cemmunicaticm wilh the 82365 socket cnnlrnller
batch file for executing test routines using card
and socket servrees
utility file for TARG when uslng card and socket
SCYVlCeS
latest firmware release
directory ccntainlng NDIS2 drivers
M13100 NDlsz.l driver
NDISZJ install file
NDlszl eompatible install file for Mrcrnsen
Windows for Workgmups
Sample configuration file for infrastructure
mode.
Sample configuration file for ad line mode
dimtory containing DOS packet drivers
M13100 DOS based packet driver
DIAG
MICRO ISA EXE
TARG EXE
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Windows 95 NDIS3 Installation
To complete the installation ofthe Ml3100 under Windows 95,
ensure that the Windows 95 PC Card driver is installed and PC
Card 32-bit support is enabled.
' NOTE: To find out more about PC Card and PC
1 Card 3 - it support followlhe instructions found
in the Section labeled “Enabllng 32-bit PC card
support”, under "MICRO ISA" from the Windows
95 Help menu
Power on your computer and boot Windows 95.
2. Insert the adapter in one ofthe PC Card slots.
Windows 95 will display the “New Hardware Found“
dialog box.
4. Select the “Driver from disk provtded by hardware
manufacturer" option and select the “OK" button.
5, Insert the floppy disk provided with the adapter into the
appropriate drive and press “Enter”.
Select the Ml3100 LAN Adapter and press “Enter”.
Select the appropriate Infrastructure Mode and enter the
System ID.
st Press “Enter”.
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Choosing the adapter from the Network Icon and selecting
Properties will allow the setting of additional parameters. Refer
to the section on Driver Keywords and Settings in this section for
information on these settings.
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Windows NT NDI53 Insullation
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6.
10.
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12.
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I4.
Shutdown the Windows NT workstation.
Insert the M5100 adapter in one ofthe PC Card slots.
Power up the Windows NT workstation.
From the control panel, select the Network icon.
For Windows NT 4.xx | For Windows NT 3.51
Select “Adapters”. Select “Add Adapters”,
Select “Add”. Select “<0ther> Require disk from
manufacturer" from the list of
adapters.
Select “Have Disk" Select “Continue".
Insert the floppy disk provided with adapter in the
appropriate drive and select “OK".
Select “OK" when the dialog box shows “Aironet M13 100
PC Card LAN Adapter".
Select the appropriate parameters. Verify that the
Interrupt and 10 Base Address do not conflict with other
devices” resources.
Select “OK"i
Select “Close”.
Add all other related network information ifapplicable
(IP address, DCHP, DNS, GATEWAY),
Select “Yes" to shutting down the workstation.
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Windows for Workgroups NDlSZ Installation
The installation ofthis driver includes creating or editing a
configuration file (PROTOCOLJNI). It is required that this file
contain the following lines:
Table 3.2 - Minimum NDISZ Drlver Settings
INFRASTRUCTURE MODE AD HOC MODE
[AW2N3K] [AWZNSK]
DNVERNAME:AWCZN3K$
INFRASTRUCTURE = “YES" INFRASTRUCTURE = “NO"
SSID = ‘“your7$SlD7here”
SSID : “your_SSlD7here"
Additional variables defined in the following section may also be
used.
Power on your computer and start Windows for Workgroups.
Go to the Main program group and click on Windows Set-Up.
Choose “Change Network Settings” under the Options Menu.
Under Network Settings choose “Networks....“.
Under Networks choose “Install Microsofl Windows Network“.
Select “0K”.
Under Network Setup choose "Drivers...”.
Under Network Drivers choose “Add Adapters".
If the drivers were already copied to the hard disk, they will be
displayed in the list,
9. Under Add Adapter choose “Aironet LM3500 Adapter" [fit is
not on the menu list, choose “Unlisted" or “Updated Network
Driver". The Install Driver pop up window will ask you for the
Aironet driver disk.
lO. Place LanfDrvjoSOO VliXX in drive A:. Direct the path to
A:\ndis2 and click on OK.
1 1. Choose the correct Aironet Adapter and click “OK".
12. If the chosen adapter is displayed in the “Network Drivers“,
click on “Setup".
13, Make changes to match the Aironet system.
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DOS Packet Driver Installation
The installation of this driver includes creating or editing a
configuration file (AWCPBKINI) It is required that lhis file
contain the following lines:
Table 3.3 - Minimum PKT Driver Settings
INFRASTRUCTURE MODE
AD HOC MODE
[AWCPSK]
[AWCPBK]
INFRASTRUCTURE = “YES"
INFRASTRUCTURE : “NO"
SSID = “your_SSlD7here"
SSlD = “your_SSIthere”
Additional variables defined in the fallowing seciion may also
be used.
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Driver Keywords and Settings
The default M13100 configuration:
Non power save infrastructure mode allowing association
with any Aimnet Access Point matching the SSlD supplied
by the user
The Factory supplied network address will be used
Receive directed packets to this address as well as
multieasts and broadcasts
Retry data packets up to 16 times before discarding the
frame
Retry RTS sequence up to 16 times before discarding the
frame
RTS exchange will be used on all frames greater than 300
bytes
Frames longer than 700 bytes will be fragmented
Fragmented transmit packets will be killed if not delivered
in 5 seconds
Fragmented receive frames will be killed if not complete
after
10 seconds
Active scanning with 3 msec energy detect time and
20 msec probe response wait timeout
Four consecutively missed beacons will cause a re-scan
M13100 will send an Aironet Access Point keep—alive
message every ll) seconds
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The following tables ccnlam keywords and parameter settings
common to both the NDISZ PROTOCOLJNI and [he PKT
AWCP3K INl configuratmn files
Baslc system operation can be adjusted with the following
parameters.
Table 3.4 - General Network Parameters
Parameters Descript n
INFRASTRUCTURE ONfYES Optimal , speed-es Wllcmer syst:
OFF/N0 opermlon uses an mfmslrucmrc
(Aimnel Access Form) or ad has
(default is ON/YES)
SSH.) 0 m 32 charmer suing Opriorrdl A this parameur must
mulch Hr: ssm {or player
infrastructure opemion.
NETADDRESS any IEEE MAC Oplional - urrs semrrg allows for
address exeepr locally zdmlniswrcd MAC
hmadem and addresses by nverridirrg rlre umque
mulueasr MAC ID an are MBIDU
RXMODE NORMAL Opliunll - rhis semng delemlincs
NOMUl.TlCAsT whether or no! mullicasl frames are
delivered (0 me drrver from rlrc
MlllOO (default ls NORMAL).
l’REL‘ONFIG ONNES Opliunal , this paramcmr ls used
OFF/NO aner a valld configumicn has been
saved m lhe flash.
ll specifies the saved can figurzlicm
should be used (default ls
OFF/N0).
AUTOSAVE Opllonfll — speerrres whether lhc
user corrligumlon will he saved m
flash memory on lhe MIJ loo
{default is OFF/N0)
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Network performance can be opiimized with lhc Followin
variables
Table 3 5 - Advanced Network Parameters
Para meters
DATARIZTRYLI MIT
Upimnnl - specifies use
numberoliimes a puke: Will
be Iclrled hul‘me lhe paekei is
dropped and s iiansmii emu
is repelled lo driver
‘ (dcfaull is I6)
RTSRETRVLIMIT
i Opllona! - specifies the
‘ number chimes msi
RTS/CTS will be ieuied (0
gal“ access bzfurc a packei is
ampped smi is ininsnin mi is
reported in [he driver
(defaull is 16]
RTSTHRESHOLD
Opiiouul - specifics uie
minimum frame size, In byus.
rm- which RTS/L'I'S delivery
will be uszd Psalms longer
iiisn this value will be
delivered using RTS/CTS
handshaking (aerauli is 300)
TXMSDULIFETIME
Opuunnl ~ specifics llie
maximum iime lb mempl
packcl dclivcry (dcfaull is
5000000 “sec [5 scmndsl)
RXMSDULIFETIME
opiionsl - speeines the
maximum lime rm receiving a
fragmented packet (default is
immune usec [lo secundsh
DIVERSITY
DEFAULT
ON
RIGHT
LEFT
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Oplionnl - specificsmc
lmnsmil diversity meilmd m
be used by ills M13 100
(default is ON).
Additional system performance adjustments can be made with (he
followmg group of variables.
Table 3.6 - Fragmentation Parameters
FRAG 156-2311 (muslbe Optional » Specifies lhc
THRESHOLD even;
hgmcmmion size in bylcs
Frames lungcr than [his
valm: mu be ems-“mm
using muluple packers
{default is 700),
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Ml3100 power managemenl can be adjusted with the following
group of variables,
Table 3 7 - Power Management Parameters
Parameters l Value
SAVEMODE
Optional - spec "us a
pamcular operaliorlal mcdc
(delaull IS CAM)
l CAM = Consuml Awake
Mode
P5? = Power Save Poll
Mode
Nolc For ad hoc mode.
ATlMDURATlON must
also be set
AFIM l D-OXZOUO
DURATION
TIMWAKE
FRACTION
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Ad has only - specifies the
length aflimc in Kuscc for
ATIMs followlng a beacon
(mi: value mus: a: nnn
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