Alpha Networks 2004030045-1 802.11b/g Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter User Manual

Alpha Networks Inc. 802.11b/g Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter

User Manual

CG-WLCB54GL
User’s Guide
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Contents
Package Contents .................................................... 3
Introduction............................................................... 4
Wireless Basics ........................................................ 7
Getting Started........................................................ 10
Installation .............................................................. 14
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98,
or ME...................................................................... 27
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP...... 33
Networking Basics.................................................. 43
Troubleshooting...................................................... 75
Technical Specifications..........................................80
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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
CG-WLCB54GL
Manual and Drivers on CD
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98SE
At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher
An 802.11a/b Access Point for (Infrastructure Mode)
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Introduction
CG-WLCB54GL is an advanced IEEE 802.11b/g compatible, high
performance, wireless card that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54
Mbps in 802.11g mode.
CG-WLCB54GL comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft
Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network,
running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE,
Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point).
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this
manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.
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Product Features
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard to provide wireless Ethernet data
rates of up to11Mbps data rate
Compatible with IEEE 802.11g high rate standard to provide wireless
54Mbps data rate
Operation at dual 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz frequency bands to meet worldwide
regulations
Dynamic date rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps for IEEE
802.11g
Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate
switching
Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128/152-bit WEP for security
Supports infrastructure networks via Access Point
Built-in printed inverted F antenna
Supports AES enhanced security
Supports CardBus (32-bit) Type II PC Card
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities
Driver support for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP
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LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The IEEE 802.11g Cardbus Wireless
Network Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY.
Network Mode LED Activity
Network Activity Both LEDs flash in unison
Searching for a
Network Connection Both LEDs flash alternately
Associated with the
Network, but No
Activity
Both LEDs flicker dimly
Power Save Mode
(Power-up or Reset) POWER LED – slow rate blink
Card is disabled Only the POWER LED flashes
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Wireless Basics
Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use
and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or
business. Strictly adhering to the 802.11b and 802.11g standards, our
wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when
and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced
to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the
freedom that wireless networking delivers.
A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and
receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used
increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative ways to utilize
WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more
efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed
infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an
Ethernet LAN. Wireless card cards used on laptop and desktop systems,
support the same protocols as Ethernet card cards. For most users, there is
no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop
computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless card other than
the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell. Under many
circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a
conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet
connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is
a device used to provide this link. Your new IEEE 802.11g Carbus Wireless
Network Adapter can connect to an 802.11b/g AP, as well as other
computers that have an 802.11b/g WLAN card installed.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any
location within the operating range of the WLAN. Ad-hoc management
decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker
efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change
and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically,
can benefit from WLANs’ ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in
locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE
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standardization facilitates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform
to the 802.11b or 802.11g sets of standards.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can
be fast and easy and can eliminate 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 be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware,
overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.
Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring
frequent moves, adds, and changes.
Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of
topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations.
Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks
suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of
thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.
Standards - Based Technology
The IEEE 802.11g standard designates that devices operate at an optimal
data rate of 54 Megabits per second. This means you will be able to transfer
large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network
without noticeable delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed
digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal
into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at
different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of
crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. Our products will
automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the
greatest speed and range possible with the technology.
Installation Considerations
Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), the CG-
WLCB54GL lets you access your network from your laptop computer
virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and
thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF noise in your home or business. The key to
maximizing the transmission range is to follow these basic principles:
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1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and
your receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce
your Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some
businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be
beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.
2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with
wireless cards - A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it
looks as if it were over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that
the Access Points and Cards are positioned so that the signal will travel
in as straight a line through a wall or ceiling as possible for better
reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum
studs can have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points
and computers with wireless cards so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the
software signal strength tools included with your IEEE 802.11g Carbus
Wireless Network Adapter.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience
low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access,
consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the
computers with wireless cards that will be connected. Additional Access
Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the
signal does not appear as strongly as desired.
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Getting Started
To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.
We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:
1. A Home Internet Network
with A Residential Gateway/Router
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of
network that is appropriate for your needs. Please follow the instructions in
the corresponding section that follows.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router
(Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share
files, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable Residential
Gateway/Router – or if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that
uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next
page. When it is complete, your network may look similar to this:
DHCP stands for
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol.
It is a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP
addresses
“automatically.” With a
DHCP-capable
gateway, there is no
need to manually
assign an IP address.
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(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet
(CAT5) cable to an 802.11a/b Access Point or an 802.11a/g Access Point or
another computer with an 802.11b/g WLAN card installed).
This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for
each computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential
Gateway/Router for your network.
To complete the installation, please follow these steps:
1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a
Cable modem or a DSL modem.)
2. Connect the WLAN Access Point to the router.
3. Install theCG-WLCB54GL into a laptop computer on your wireless
network.
4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is
installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for
the Wireless Card.
5. By default, the wireless card is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. If
you are having difficulty connecting, check to make sure that the IP
Address of the wireless card is within the IP address range of your
network. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual entitled: Checking The IP Address.
6. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
(Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share
files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have
purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect to
an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the
instructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, it
should look similar to this:
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Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet
Service Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer and
the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came
with your Access Point to determine its configuration.
Please follow these steps to complete the installation:
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection.
2. Install the CG-WLCB54GL into the laptop computer(s) on your
wireless network.
3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless card is
installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for
the Wireless Card.
4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless cards. Please refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP
Address.
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Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range,
and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on the
network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second
computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet
Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for further instructions
regarding connecting to the Internet.
5. To learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
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Installation
This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using the operating
systems Windows 2000, ME, 98SE. Follow the instructions given below on
how to install the hardware (CG-WLCB54GL) and then the software (driver
and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be
the same until the utility installation. Windows XP has a built in utility for
wireless devices. The configuration utility does not need to be installed for
users using the XP operating system.
System Requirements:
A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
Cardbus Controller properly installed and working
An 802.11b/g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode)
1. Installing the CG-WLCB54GL
Turn on the computer
Insert theCG-
WLCB54GL into an
available 32-bit Cardbus
slot.
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Installing the Driver
Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the
Driver and the second is to install the Configuration Utility.
When CG-WLCB54GL has been inserted into a 32-bit
Cardbus slot, the Found New Hardware screen appears.
Continue with the installation and the screen below should
appear. Click on Yes to proceed with the installation.
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Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have not
inserted the Driver CD into the CD-Rom a prompt such as the
one below will appear. Click OK.
Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen
and come to completion.
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3. Installing the Configuration Utility
Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-ROM. Double-
click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility.
When this screen appears click Next.
To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand Utility click
Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate
location.
Setup.exe
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Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
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The Setup Status screen will appear to inform you that the
installation is in process, as seen below. This same screen will
then alert you that all backup files have been removed.
After WLAN Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield
Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I
want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish.
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4. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility
To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under
ProgramsWLAN MonitorUninstall.
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.
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Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
Click on the Hardware tab.
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Click on Device Manager.
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Double-click on Network adapters.
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Right-click on the “CG-WLCB54GL” icon.
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Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen.
Click OK to complete the uninstall procedure.
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Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98,
or ME
If you are using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE the Configuration Utility
program for the CG-WLCB54GL is called WLAN. Once you have installed
WLAN (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to
find out how to monitor and configure your CG-WLCB54GL using WLAN.
Screenshots for this section have been taken in Windows 2000. There are
four tabs in the WLAN Configuration Utility program. In this section we will
describe the uses for each tab in the Configuration Utility window.
To access WLAN once it has been installed, just right-click on the WLAN
icon in the taskbar and click on Wireless Networks:
Under the Configuration Tab you will find a list of access points to which
you may add or change connections.
Configuration Tab
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On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs, which you may connect
to by first selecting the WLAN (it will appear highlighted) and then clicking on
Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up:
In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of
the WLAN. You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by
checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption
(Wep enabled). You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25
hexadecimal digits. You may also set one of the four keys as a default key.
Click on IP Config to set the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway
manually instead of obtaining the IP address automatically through the
Dynamic Configuration Host Protocol (DCHP) server. You may also set the
DNS server address settings and WINS address settings.
If the network you are using is a computer-to-computer network or ad hoc
network, no access points are used. You may check the box “This is a
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computer to computer (ad hoc) network; no access points are used” to
enable this option.
On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available
WLANs. On the right side of the screen is a list of Preferred WLANs. These
are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click
New to rename the WLAN and reset its properties. You will see the
Wireless Network Properties screen as displayed previously when you
click New. This is also the same screen that will appear when you click
Properties on the right side of the Configuration Tab screen. Click
Remove to remove the connection.
On the right side of the screen you may click Move Up to move the selected
WLAN up in the order it is displayed on the Preferred WLANs screen. You
may click Move Down to move the selected WLAN down in the order in
which it is displayed.
The Advance button allows the user to set the WLAN type to connect:
infrastructure and ad hoc network, infrastructure network only, or ad hoc
network only. You may also automatically connect to non-preferred networks
by checking the option.
Note: The following countries cannot use the ad hoc network: Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United
Kingdom.
When you are done entering the settings and options for the wireless
network click on OK, Cancel, or Apply. OK places the settings into effect
and closes the graphical user interface (GUI). Cancel makes invalid all
settings entered. Apply places the settings entered into effect but does not
close the GUI.
Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state,
hardware information, and advanced state.
Status Tab
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Information given under Connected State are the Connection status
(connected or disconnected), SSID, Network type (infrastructure or adhoc),
Wep Status (enabled or disabled), Speed (of the wireless connection), and
Signal Strength (a colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the
network).
Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control (MAC) address of
the hardware (WLAN cardbus card) is given. The MAC address is a factory
given address that cannot be changed.
Advanced State shows the Radio Status (ON or OFF) and Turbo Mode
(Enabled or Disabled).
Click OK to accept the connection status and exit the GUI. Click Cancel to
not accept the status settings and exit the GUI.
Under the Option Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown.
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Option Tab
Under General Setting, check “Auto launch when Windows starts up” so
that WLAN automatically launches when Windows starts up. Check “Use IP
Setting in Profile” to enable the IP settings made under IP Config in the
Wireless Network Properties screen. If checked current IP settings will be
saved. If unchecked (and previously checked), previous IP settings will be
restored. If “Use Windows IP settings” is checked, IP settings from “Network
and Dial-up connections” will be used. Check “Disable Radio” to disconnect
the network connection without removing the WLAN cardbus card.
Under Advanced Settings, check “Enable Turbo Mode” to enable turbo
mode. Turbo mode can then take effect if you are using a turbo mode
enabled Access Point. Set the Encryption Type to Auto, WEP, or Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES). The Radio Frequency has been preset to
802.11g-2.4GHz.
Note: Currently, the Turbo Mode is only available in the United States.
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The About Tab gives the utility version number of the WLAN utility.
About Tab
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Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP
The WLAN Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows
XP has its own utility for wireless devices. In order to use the WLAN
Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must disable the
utility built into Windows XP by unchecking the box below.
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If you leave the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”
box checked, you will use the Windows XP utility for wireless devices.
The following demonstrates how to manage wireless network connections
with the Windows XP built-in utility.
Creating a connection
Right click on “My Network Places” to obtain a drop-down menu with
Properties listed.
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Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen.
Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another
drop-down menu with item Properties.
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Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.
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Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to
establish a connection.
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Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point
“TLD 3PS.” A screen such as the following called Wireless Network
Properties will then appear.
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Enter the appropriate settings on the screen below and click OK.
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The access point “TLD 3PS” has been added to the network under
Preferred networks.
Click OK.
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The Network Connections window now shows the wireless network
connection as “Enabled”.
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Networking Basics
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work,
using Microsoft Windows XP.
Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com
and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about
networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
Go to START>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Select Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, click Next.
Please follow all the instructions in this window:
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Click Next.
In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your
computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the
second option as shown.
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Click Next.
Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)
Click Next.
Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the
same Workgroup name.
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Click Next.
Please wait while the wizard applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click Next.
Please wait while the wizard configures the computer.
This may take a few minutes.
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In the window below, select the best option. In this example, “Create a
Network Setup Disk” has been selected. You will run this disk on each of
the computers on your network. Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive “A:”
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Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Please wait while the wizard copies the files.
Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After
you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup
Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on
your network. To continue, click Next.
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Please read the information on this screen, and then click Finish to
complete the Network Setup Wizard.
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The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to
restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the
Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After
running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless
network will be ready to use.
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Networking Basics
Naming your Computer
To name your computer, please follow these directions:
In Windows XP:
Click START (in
the lower left
corner of the
screen).
Right-click on My
Computer.
Select Properties
and Click.
Select the
Computer Name
Tab in the System
Properties window.
You may enter a
Computer description if
you wish, this field is
optional.
To rename the computer
and join a domain,
Click Change
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Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Card
In this window, enter
the Computer
name.
Select Workgroup
and enter the name
of the Workgroup.
All computers on
your network must
have the same
Workgroup name.
Click OK.
Go to Start.
Right-click on
My Computer.
Click Properties.
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Select the Hardware Tab.
Click Device Manager.
Click on Network
Adapters
Right-click on IEEE
802.11g Cardbus
Wireless Network
Adapter
Select Properties to check
that the drivers are
installed properly
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Look under Device
Status
to check that the
device is working
properly.
Click OK.
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Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
The following window will display
Click the Support tab.
Click Close.
Right-click on the
networking icon in
the task bar.
Click on Status.
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Networking Basics
Assigning a Static IP Address
Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP
Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to
assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:
Go to START.
Double-click on
Control Panel.
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Double-click on
Network Connections.
Right-click on Local
Area Connections.
Click Properties.
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Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window.
Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your
network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer
has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP
Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The
subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)
Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS
server address, you must enter the IP Address of the Default
Gateway.)
The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider.)
Highlight Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
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Click OK.
You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not
need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router.)
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Networking Basics
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP
After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your
network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of
Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a
printer on your network.
Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one
computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) or
share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a
Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard. Please follow the directions
below:
First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of
the computers on your network.
We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard
1. Adding a local printer
2. Sharing an network printer
3. Sharing an LPR printer
Adding a local printer
(A printer connected directly to a computer)
A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one
computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer
on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.
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Go to Start>
Printers and
Faxes.
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Click on Add a printer.
Click Next.
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Select Local printer
attached to this computer.
(Deselect Automatically detect
and install my Plug and Play
printer if it has been selected.)
Click Next.
Select Use the
following port:
From the pull-down
menu select the
correct port for your
printer.
(Most computers use the
LPT1: port, as shown in
the illustration.)
Click Next.
Select and highlight the
correct driver for your
printer.
Click Next.
(If the correct driver is no
t
displayed, insert the CD o
r
floppy disk that came with you
r
p
rinter and click Have Disk.)
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A
t this screen, you can
change the name of the
printer (optional.)
Click Next.
Select Yes to print a
test page. A
successful printing will
confirm that you have
chosen the correct
driver.
Click Next.
This screen gives you
information about your
printer.
Click Finish.
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When the test page has
printed,
Click OK.
Go to Start> Printers and
Faxes.
A
successful installation wil
l
display the printer icon a
s
shown at right.
You have successfully added a
local printer.
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Networking Basics
Sharing a network printer
After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your
network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your
network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to
share a printer on your network:
Go to Start>
Printers and Faxes.
Click on Add a Printer.
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Click Next.
Select Browse for a printer
Click Next.
Select the printer you
would like to share.
Click Next.
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To check for proper installation:
Click Finish.
Go to Start>
Printers and Faxes.
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Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print
Server or a Gateway/Router with a printer port. Please make sure that
you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your
network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions:
The printer icon will appear
at right, indicating proper
installation.
You have completed
adding the printer.
To share this printer on
your network:
Remember the
printer name
Run the Add Printer
Wizard on all the
computers on your
network.
Make sure you have
already run the
Network Setup
Wizard on all the
network computers.
After you run the Add
Printer Wizard on all the
computers in the
network, you can share
the printer.
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Go to Start>
Printers
and Faxes.
Click on
Add a Printer.
The screen to the
right will display.
Click Next.
Select
A Network
Printer.
Click Next.
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Select Create a new port.
From the pull-down menu,
select Standard TCP/IP
Port, as shown.
Click Next.
Please read the instructions
on this screen.
Click Next.
Enter the Printer IP
Address and the Port
Name, as shown.
Click Next.
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In this screen,
select Custom.
Click Settings.
Enter the Port
Name and the
Printer Name or
IP Address.
Select LPR.
Enter a Queue
Name. If there
is more than
one port on the
print server, you
must name the
Queue.
Click OK.
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This screen will show
you information
about your printer.
Click Finish.
Select the printer
you are adding from
the list of Printers.
Insert the printer
driver disk that came
with your printer.
Click Have Disk.
If the printer driver is already
installed,
Select Keep existing
driver.
Click Next.
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You can rename your
printer if you choose. It
is optional.
Please remember the name o
f
your printer. You will need this
information when you use the
A
dd Printer Wizard on the
other computers on you
r
network.
Click Next.
Select Yes, to print a
test page.
Click Next.
This screen will display
information about your
printer.
Click Finish to
complete the
addition of the
printer.
Please run the
Add Printer
Wizard on all the
computers on your
network in order to
share the printer.
Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard
on all the computers on your network
before you run the Add Printer Wizard.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the
installation and operation of the CG-WLCB54GL. Read the following
descriptions if you are having problems.
1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Card
Go to Start.
Right-click on
My Computer.
Click Properties.
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Select the Hardware Tab.
Click Device Manager.
Click on Network
adapters.
Right-click on CG-
WLCB54GL.
Select Properties to check
that the drivers are
installed properly.
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2. The computer does not recognize the CG-WLCB54GL.
Make sure that the CG-WLCB54GL is properly seated in the
computer’s cardbus slot.
If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card,
make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously
installed. To remove the drivers, do the following:
A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View >
under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden
files and folders.
B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on
Apply.
C. Search for the files N3AB.sys and netN3AB.inf. Remove
these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders
in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows
2000 will rename .inf files that have not received
certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.).
Look under Device
Status to check
that the device is
working properly.
Click OK.
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3. The CG-WLCB54GL does not work properly after the driver is
installed.
Restart the computer. (In some cases, it will be necessary to restart
the computer after installing the drivers.)
In Windows XP, go to Start>Control Panel>System>Hardware
Tab> click on the Device Manager Tab> click on Network Cards>
double click on CG-WLCB54GL > make sure that “This device is
working properly” is displayed under Device Status under the
General Tab. (Please refer to Checking the Installation of the
Drivers for the Wireless Card in the Networking Basics section of
this manual for more information.)
If the device is not working properly and a yellow exclamation mark is
displayed, then there is probably a resource conflict. In this case,
make sure the computer system has a free IRQ and if necessary,
uninstall the drivers, restart the system, and repeat the driver
installation procedure.
4. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure
mode.
Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the
correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the
Networking Icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless
Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear.
Please make sure you have selected the correct available network,
as shown in the illustrations below.
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Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless card is within the
same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (For
example: if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the
other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like
192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for
all the computers on the network.) To check the IP Address
assigned to the wireless card, double-click on the Network
Connection Icon in the taskbar > select the Support tab and the IP
Address will be displayed. (Please refer to Checking the IP
Address in the Networking Basics section of this manual.)
If it is necessary to assign a Static IP Address to the wireless card, please
refer to the appropriate section in Networking Basics. If you are entering a
DNS Server Address, you must also enter the Default Gateway Address.
(Remember that if you have a DHCP-capable router, you will not need to
assign a Static IP Address. See Networking Basics: Assigning a Static IP
Address.)
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Technical Specifications
Standards
IEEE 802.11b (up to 11 Mbps)
IEEE 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps)
Card Type
Cardbus Type II
Supported OS
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows 98SE
Frequency Range
2400-2483.5 MHz ISM band
Data Rates
1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b)
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (IEEE 802.11g)
Modulation Techniques
IEEE 802.11g
BPSK
QPSK
16 QAM
64 QAM
OFDM
IEEE 802.11b
DQPSK
DBPSK
DSSS
CCK
Data Security
64, 128, 154-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
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Media Access Control
CSMA/CA with ACK
Diagnostic LED
Power
Link
Current Consumption
Sleep mode - 40mW
Transmit mode - 2310mW
Receive mode – 1320mW
Operating Voltage
3.3V± -10%
Network Architecture
Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via
Access Points with Roaming)
Antenna Type
Printed inverted F antenna
Available Channels:
Eleven channels for USA
Thirteen channels for European countries
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)
30,000 hours
Physical Dimensions
L ~ 4.53 inches (115 mm)
W ~ 2.13 inches (54 mm)
H ~ 0.2 inches (5mm)
Temperature
Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 140ºF)
Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF)
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Humidity:
10%-90%, non-condensing (operating)
5%-95%, non-condensing (non-operating)
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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 of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must 
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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