CNet Technology 0236WLPC 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Adapter User Manual PCMCIA WLAN Card User s Guide CHG FCC

CNet Technology Inc 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Adapter PCMCIA WLAN Card User s Guide CHG FCC

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11Mbps Wireless LAN PC CardUser’s GuideVersion 1.3
INFORMATION TO USERFederal Communications Commission StatementThis 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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate 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 thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand 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 or device. Connect the equipment to an outlet other than receiver’s. Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceFCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cableswhen connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate thisequipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposurecompliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.RegulatoryThe wireless LAN PC Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.Europe - R&TTE DirectiveThis device complies with the specifications listed below:⌧ ETS 300-826 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.⌧ ETS 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.⌧ EN60950 Safety requirements for Radio equipment.EU Countries not intended for useThe ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.1
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................................3 The 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card...................................................................3 Features..............................................................................................................3 Package Contents...............................................................................................4 System Requirements.........................................................................................4Chapter 2: Network Configuration and Planning......................................................5 Wireless LAN Basic.............................................................................................5 Network Topology................................................................................................5 Roaming..............................................................................................................7Chapter 3: Installing the Drivers and Configuration Utility for Windows 9X/ME/ 2000..............................................................................................................8 Running the Auto Driver & Utility Installation.......................................................8 Inserting the adapter..........................................................................................10Chapter 4: Configuration Utility...............................................................................12 Using the configuration utility.............................................................................12Chapter 5: Installation Procedure Under Windows NT 4.0.....................................19 About Windows NT 4.0......................................................................................19 Installing the Driver............................................................................................19 Configuration / Uninstall....................................................................................22Chapter 6: Installation Procedure Under WindowsXP............................................23 About Windows XP............................................................................................23 Installing the Driver / Utility................................................................................23 Configuration Under WinXP...............................................................................23 Uninstall Procedure Under WinXP.....................................................................24Appendix A: Troubleshooting..................................................................................25Appendix B: Glossary.............................................................................................26Appendix C: Specifications.....................................................................................282
Chapter 1: IntroductionThe 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card The 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card now has a new , higher-powered antenna that provides agreater range than ever. The increased sensitivity helps filter out interference and notice to keepyour signal clear. Improved error correction in the chipset keeps you operating at higher transmissionrates for longer distances. And since you only need one Type II or III PCMCIA slot, you’re free to useyour other slots for additional accessories. Plug-and-Play device, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP will automatically recognize the wireless LANcard and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless LAN card willcommunicate seamlessly with other wireless home and office networking products. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air,minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with usermobility, and through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs. This wireless networkingsolution has been designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you caneasily add more users and new network features as your business grows. This manual will assist you in the installing WLAN PC Card.Feature IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence high rate compatible. High data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps. Auto Rate fallback IPX, NetBEUI, TCP/IP protocols supported. Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm (WEP) (64 bits/128 bits) 802.11 Power save in infrastructure mode. Passive/Active scan. Long/Short preamble. RTS/CTS handshake. Beacon and Probe response generation in an IBSS. Plug-N-Play and easy setup3
Package Contents One 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card. One setup Utility CD-ROM( User Guide on CD). Quick Installation Guide.System Requirements One PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot. PCMCIA revision 2.10 compliant card and socket services. Operating System: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP. 2M bytes free disk space for utility and driver installation.4
Chapter 2: Network Configuration andPlanningNetwork TopologyWireless LAN Basic5An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one WLAN adapter,connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must beconfigured to share the same radio channel.(Fig 2-1)Fig 2-1 Ad-Hoc Wireless LANNotebook with PCMCIA WLAN CardNotebook with PCMCIA WLAN CardDesktop with USB WLAN AdapterThe WLANs supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by theIEEE 802.11b standards committee.The WLAN Card can be configured as: Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs. Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. LAN-Interconnection for point-to-point link as campus backbone.
6The adapter provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wirelessand wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A group of WLAN PC users and an AccessPoint compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WLAN PC in a BSS can talk to any computer in thewired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.(Fig 2-2)An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a WLAN equipped PC to a wiredLAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 WLANs PCs. Since the AccessPoint is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LANis double.(Fig 2-3)The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WLAN equipped PCs configured withoutroaming options in independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the AccessPoint used in the BSS. Check your Access Point for its BSS ID or use the Access Point BrowserUtility program to determine the BSS ID.(Fig 2-4)The infrastructure wireless LAN configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale wirelessaccess to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users.Fig 2-2 Infrastructure Wireless LANNotebook with PCMCIA WLAN CardDesktop with USB WLAN AdapterAccess Point 1Access Point 2Server Desktop PCFig 2-3 The effective transmission range
RoamingInfrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSScan be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roamfreely within an ESS. All WLAN PCs and Access Point within one ESS must be configured with thesame ESS ID.Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, it is recommended to select a feasible radiochannel and optimum Access Point position. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clearradio signal will greatly enhance performance.Fig 2-4 Roaming in an Extended Service Set (ESS)Access Point 1Access Point 2Notebook INotebook IBSS1 BSS2ESSUSB WLAN AdapterUSB WLAN AdapterServer Desktop PC7
Chapter 3: Installing the Drivers and Con-figuration Utility for Windows 9X, ME,2000Running the Auto Driver & Utility Installation1. Click “Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP Driver & Utility - PCMCIA” to install driver/utility foryour PCMCIA WLAN Card. You will see Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 802.11 WirelessLAN. Click “Next >” (Fig 3-2).2. After clicking “Next >”, components’ version of package will be shown on this screen. (Fig 3-3).8If this screen doesn’t appear automatically, you can access the installation by clicking the Startbutton and choosing Run. In the drop-down box provided type D:\Setup.exe (where D: is the letterof your CD-ROM drive). Alternately, double-click My Computer and double-click the Setup.exe iconin the folder that appears.Fig 3-1 Autorun feature of WindowsBefore installing your card, insert the AutoInstall CD into your CD-ROM driver. Unless you havedeactivated the autorun feature of Windows, the screen shown in Fig 3-1 should appear automati-cally.NOTE: You must install this software before installation of the hardware33333
93. The installation provides you to install package Custom or Typical. (Fig 3-4)4. If “Custom” be chosen, you can select package individually. If you choose “Typical”, The3 packages will be installed in your system. (Fig 3-5)The 3 packages mean Application, PCMCIA card driver, and USB adapter driver. (Fig 3-6).Fig 3-2 Install WLAN Driver / Utility Fig 3-3 Componets VersionFig 3-4 Setup TypeFig 3-6 Custom SetupFig 3-5 Typical Setup
Fig 3-7 Select Program Folder105. You can specify a folder name of this program. (Fig 3-7)6. After copying files, you will finish the installation. (Fig 3-8)Inserting the adapterAfter properly inserting the Network Adapter into your notebook, continue with the WLAN driverand configuration utility installation.(Fig 3-9)NOTE: The PCMCIA slot allows “hot swap” of PCMCIA adapter. You may insert or remove theWLAN PCMCIA adapter from the slot anytime, even when the power of your computer is on.NOTE: Windows 98 requires that the Network card and socket services must be compliant withthe PCMCIA revision 2.10 specification. Please check the documentation of the PCMCIA driverbefore installing the WLAN PCMCIA adapter.To insert the wireless LAN Card into a notebook computer, do the following: 1. Locate an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot. 2. With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the “Brand Name of PCMCIA” label facing up side the PCMCIA adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.Fig 3-9 Insert the Wireless LAN card into NotebookFig 3-8 Finish
After installing PCMCIA WLAN Card driver and utility. Please insert the WLAN Card. You willsee Found New Hardware. Please select “Intall the software automatically” then click “Next>”(Fig 3-10). The screen in Windows XP (Fig 3-11) will appear click “Countine Anyway”. The Win-dows has finished installing software for the device. Click “Finish” to finish the installation.(Fig 3-12). Configuration Utility please see Chapter 4Fig 3-10 Found New HardwareFig 3-12 Finish the installation11Fig 3-11 Windows XP Screen
Chapter 4: Configuration UtilityUsing the configuration UtilityThe Configuration Utility is provided to allow you further customization of the WLAN PC Cardand your wireless network.After the Configuration Utility has been installed, an icon will placed in the system tray (next toclick button of your screen) when the WLAN PC Card is inserted, as shown in Fig 4-1.Fig 4-1The utility is divided into six parts: Status, Statistics, Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced,and Info. You should change all your configuration settings for your WLAN PC Card using this utilityand not with the Network Properties section in your Control Panel.12StatusThe Status screen (Shown in Fig 4-2) provides information about the current link between theNetwork PC Card and Wireless Access Point.When in Infrastructure Mode, Status will display the connection statistics for the networksegment that you are on.The Channel field shows to what channel the WLAN PC Card is set.The SSID field shows the current SSID set fir the wireless network. This SSID can be modifiedat you click Change bottom.The Tx Rate field shows the transfer rate in megabits per second.The Int. Roaming field shows to use this feature to allow your adapter to retrieve countryinformation from the access point and behave according to that country’s regulations.The Radio field shows on / off radio signal
Fig 4-2The Signal Strength field will display a bar indicating the percentage, between 0 and 100percent, of the strength of the signal. The higher the percentage, the stronger the signal.The Link Quality field will display a bar indicating the percentage, between 0 and 100 percent,of the quality of the link. The higher the percentage, the better the link.The Change bottom, allows you to customize the setting for the WLAN PC Card and yourwireless network.The Operating Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless network select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Mode depending on your network type. The Ad-Hoc mode is used for samplepeer-to-peer network and allows the sharing of local resources only between Network PC Cardwithout needing a Wireless Access Point. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless network to beintegrated into an existed, wired network through an Access Point. Infrastructure networks permitroaming between Access Points while maintaining a connection to all network resources.NOTE: When in Ad-Hoc mode, Signal Strength and LinkQuality indicators will not be available.3333313
An acronym for Service Set Identifier, SSID is the unique name shared among all points in awireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. It is case sensitive andmust not exceed 32 characters.The Tx Rate field shows the current transfer rate for the Network PC Card. To optimize perfor-mance and range, the Tx Rate should be set to Auto, which will automatically adjust the transferspeed for best performance and longest range.The Channel setting specifies the channel used in wireless communication and should be setto the same channel as the other points in the wireless network. The setting can only be adjusted inAd-Hoc mode.Fig 4-3StatisticsThe Statistics screen (Shown in Fig 4-3) provides information about the Tx / Rx Data, Manage-ment, and rejected Packets.Site SurveyThe Site Survey screen shows some features of the available access points or other stations.Click on the desired access point / station. Then double click BSSID to connect or Re-Scan tosearch for more access points. (Shown in Fig 4-4)Fig 4-414

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