BroMax Communications WE302 PCMCIA 11 M Wireless LAN Radio Card User Manual Part 1

BroMax Communications Inc PCMCIA 11 M Wireless LAN Radio Card Users Manual Part 1

Users Manual Part 1

PCMCIA WirelessLAN CardUser’s ManualRev 1.0
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual2Regulatory complianceFCC WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:Ÿ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Ÿ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Ÿ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE:Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5cmbetween the radiator & your body.CE Mark WarningThis is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radiointerference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any otherantenna or transmitter.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual3About this manualThis User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your PCMCIA WirelessLAN Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.This manual includes the following topics:Ø Product description and features.Ø Hardware installation procedure.Ø Software installation procedure.Ø FAQ
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual4Table of ContentsRegulatory compliance................................................................................2About this manual........................................................................................3Chapter 1 - Introduction.................................................. 5Features ................................................................................................5What is Wireless LAN? .........................................................................6Wireless LAN Modes.............................................................................6Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration ..................................................7Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................... 8Package Contents.................................................................................8System Requirements for the Adapter..................................................8Hardware description ............................................................................8Inserting the Wireless LAN Card...........................................................9LED Indicators.......................................................................................9Ejecting the Wireless LAN card ..........................................................10Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows...................11Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2............................................11Driver installation for Windows 98.......................................................14Driver installation for Windows 2000 ..................................................17Driver installation for Windows ME .....................................................20Driver installation for Windows NT4.0.................................................22Driver installation for Windows XP......................................................26Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility .... 28Installation in Windows........................................................................28Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................31Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP.................................................32Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration............................32Use Wireless LAN Utility...............................................................35Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 and ME .38Configuring the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card.....................................39Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols...................... 44Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium......44Appendix A – FAQ ........................................................ 47Appendix B – Specifications ......................................... 48
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual5Chapter 1 - IntroductionThank you for purchasing the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card. This high-speedPCMCIA Wireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networkingsolution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wirelesstechnology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenientwires!The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating inthe ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmissionimplementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This Adapter provides Device Driversfor Windows Operating Systems. It also provides tools for the configuration of theAdapter. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedurefor the Windows operating systems, is described in this document.FeaturesThe PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11bspecification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devicesthat support the standard. Features of the Adapter are:l Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwiderequirementl Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standardl Using PCMCIA interfacel Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of theWEP algorithml Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond thenotebookl Allows users move between Access Points without resetting theirconnection reconfigurationl Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbpsl Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps ratesl Provide PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card Configuration utilityl The Adapter uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Linkl Supports most popular operating systems
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual6What is Wireless LAN?Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantagesover traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup and manage.They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data throughthe air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, userscan roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected fromthe LAN.Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and networkadministrators can configure and augment networks without installing or movingnetwork cables.WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time informationanywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that areimpossible with wired networks.• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt tospecific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changedand range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of usersto full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broadarea.Wireless LAN ModesWireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:Ad-hocNetworking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hocnetwork is one that allows all workstations andcomputers in the network to act as servers to all otherusers on the network. Users on the network can sharefiles, print to a shared printer, and access the Internetwith a shared modem. However, with ad-hocnetworking, users can only communicate with otherwireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LANworkgroup, and are within range.InfrastructureNetworking Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networkingin that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hocstructure where users on the LAN contend the sharedbandwidth, on an infrastructure network the accesspoint can manage the bandwidth to maximize
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual7bandwidth utilization.Additionally, the access point enables users on awireless LAN to access an existing wired network,allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wirednetworks resources, such as Internet, email, filetransfer, and printer sharing.Infrastructure networking has the following advantagesover ad-hoc networking:• Extended range: each wireless LAN computerwithin the range of the access point cancommunicate with other wireless LAN computerswithin range of the access point.• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LANcomputer to move through a building and still beconnected to the LAN.• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the accesspoint bridges the gap between wireless LANs andtheir wired counterparts.Notes on Wireless LAN ConfigurationWhen configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distancebetween access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN Adaptersoperate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness andstructure of the walls.• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there isinterference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall hasreinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumventthis problem.• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interferewith WLAN transmission.This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardwareinstallation of the Adapter.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual8Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationThis chapter covers connecting your PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slotof notebook.Package ContentsPlease make sure that items below are included on package.ü One PCMCIA Wireless LAN Cardü One CD containing drivers and documentationü One Quick Installation GuideSystem Requirements for the AdapterØ Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT4.0/XPØ Notebook with CD-ROM driveØ One free PCMCIA slotØ Pentium-Class 90MHz or higherHardware descriptionThe Wireless LAN Card is encased in a stainless compact frame and has a 68-pinconnector for attaching to the PCMCIA port of notebook.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual9Inserting the Wireless LAN CardNOTE: These instructions apply to most notebook computers. For detailedinformation on inserting PC cards into your notebook, consult the notebookmanual.Follow the procedure below to install the Wireless LAN card.1. With 68-pin connector of the card facing the PCMCIA slots on notebook,slide the card all the way into an empty slot.2. Connect to a network.LED Indicators
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual10The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:LED MEANINGPOWERIndicates that the Adapter is powered on (solid green).LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up (solid green) whilethe wireless connection is linked. If the LED is blinkinggreen, the adapter is searching for possible wirelessconnection.Ejecting the Wireless LAN cardAfter disconnecting from the LAN, you can eject the Wireless LAN card from the PCCard slot of notebook.NOTE: In Windows XP/2000/ME/98/95 operating systems, you do not have to powerdown the notebook to remove the card. The card is hot-swappable — you can remove thecard when the notebook is powered on. However, Microsoft recommends that you stopthe card. Refer to your Windows 2000/ME/98/95 online help for information on stoppingthe Wireless LAN card.Most notebooks have an eject lever or button for ejecting PC cards from the PC slots.Consult your notebook manual for details.Warning!To prevent data loss, do not eject the Wireless LAN cardwhen a data transmission is taking place. Exit yourcommunications program normally, stop the card ifnecessary, and then remove the card.After hardware installation is completed, please go to Chapter 3 to install driver ondifferent Operating System.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual11Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for WindowsThe following sections cover PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card driver installation in theWindows Operating Systems.Note: You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the drivers.Driver installation for Windows 95 OSR2Follow the steps below to install the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows95 OSR2.1. Insert the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 95 OSR2 detects the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card, the UpdateDevice Driver Wizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual123. Windows searches for the driver and the following screen appears:4. Click Other Locations to bring up the following window:5. Type K:\Win95 where K is your CD-ROM drive letter. Then click OK. The followingscreen appears:
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual136. Click Finish to continue. Windows may prompt you the following window to askyou insert the disc.7. Click OK to continue. 8. Again type K:\WIN95: where K is your CD-ROM drive letter and click OK.NOTE: If you did not install the Windows 95 OSR2 from your hard drive, Windows willprompt you to input the path to the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Follow the instructions onyour screen, and then click OK to continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual14Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures atChapter 4.Driver installation for Windows 98Follow the steps below to install the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows98.1. Insert the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation.)2. After Windows 98 detects the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card, the Add New HardwareWizard window appears. Clicks Next to continue the installation.3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search forthe best driver for your device. (Recommended) and click Next to continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual154. Ensure that the CD-ROM drive is selected. Inserts the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and clicks Next to continue.5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual166. Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk. The following screen will appear toinform you when the software installation has finished. Click Finish to finish theinstallation.7. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation.Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LAN Utility will beinstalled automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual17NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed fornetworking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to thefiles. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows 2000Follow the steps below to install the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows2000.1. Insert the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slot of notebook first. (Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation. )2. After Windows 2000 detects the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card, the Found NewHardware Wizard window appears. Click Next to start the installation.3. A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method. Select Search fora suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next to continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual184. Ensure that the CD-ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD-ROM into yourCD-ROM drive and click Next to continue.5. The following screen appears showing the driver search result. Click Next tocontinue the installation.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual196. The following screen appears. Click Yes to continue7. The Windows has finished installing software for the device. Click Finish to finishthe installation.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual20Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility. Please refer to procedures atChapter 4.Driver installation for Windows MEFollow the steps below to install the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card drivers for WindowsME.1. Insert the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slot of notebook first. ( Refer toChapter 2 – Hardware installation. )2. After Windows ME detects the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card, the Add NewHardware Wizard window appears. Select Automatic search for a better driver(Recommended) and insert the driver CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive and click Nextto continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual213. The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to yourhard disk. The following screen will appear when the software installation hasfinished. Click Finish to finish the installation.4. The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardwaresetting up. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot, the Wireless LANUtility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual22NOTE: In most cases, Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed fornetworking. If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to thefiles. Follow the instructions on your screen, and then click OK to continue.Driver installation for Windows NT4.0This installation procedure assumes that you have installed the network component onyour computer.To check whether the network component has been installed, double click the Networkicon in the Control Panel. If it has not been installed, refer to the Windows NT 4.0installation guide for instructions on installing the component.Follow the steps below to install the driver.5. Insert the PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card to PCMCIA slot of notebook first. (Refer toPage8 – Hardware installation. )6. Log in to NT 4.0 as Administrator.7. Double click the Network icon in the Control Panel, and select the Adapters tabas shown in the following screen. Then click Add to add a new adapter to continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual238. The following screen appears. Then click Have Disk to continue.9. The following screen appears. Type K:\ WinNT40 where K is your CD-ROM driveletter. Insert the driver CD-ROM, and click OK to continue.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual2410. After finding the installation file, the Select OEM Option window is displayed asfollows. Select IEEE802.11b WLAN Card and click OK to continue.11. You are returned to the Network window. Click Close to exit the Network window.
PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual2512. The Microsoft TCP/IP properties window appears. Please specify an IP address orselect to obtain an IP address from DHCP Server and then click OK to continue.13. The following window appears. Please read the description and click Yes tocontinue if there is no questions.14. The following window appears. Click Yes to reboot the system. After system reboot,the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically. Please go to Chapter 4 toinstall the utility.

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