Cisco Linksys WCF12 Wireless Network Compact Flash Card User Manual wcf11 user guide

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Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless NetworkCF CardUser GuideUse this Guide to install: WCF12
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless™ is a registered trade-mark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of theirrespective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CF Card is free fromphysical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase,when used within the limits set forth in the Specification section of this User Guide. Ifthese products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys CustomerSupport in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOURPROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ONHAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUTPROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return AuthorizationNumber clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of pur-chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shallbe held responsible for shipping and handling charges.IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANYPRODUCT. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statuto-ry, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and allaccompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, mer-chantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise orupdate its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individ-ual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENTThis product have been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or more 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 the receiver’s• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceUG-WCF12-020425NC KL
IntroductionExperience the same speed and ease of wireless networking with yourCompactFlash Type II ready personal digital assistant as you do with your lap-top or desktop computer with the Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CFCard. This Type II CompactFlash card connects directly to your PDA—justplug it in and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high speed Internet accessover your existing wireless network. User-friendly software makes it simple toset up. Not only is the Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CF Card easy to installand use, it’s also powerful. You can send and receive data at speeds up to11Mbps. A high-powered built-in antenna means that you’re connected at dis-tances of up to 1500 feet. It’s also versatile and easily configurable throughyour PC.So for full wireless flexibility and convenience, the Instant Wireless™ WirelessNetwork CF Card puts wireless networking in the palm of your hand!• Up to 11 Mbps High-Speed Data Transfer Rate• Compatible with Windows CE• Low Interference and High Sensitivity to Guarantee Reliable Performance• User-Friendly Software Provides Hassle-Free Installation andConfiguration• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup• Built-in Antenna with Link LED• Works with Virtually All Standard Internet Applications• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption • Free Software Driver Upgrades• Free Technical Support-24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North AmericaOnly• 1-Year Limited Warranty1FeaturesThe Instant WirelessTM Wireless Network CF CardTable of ContentsIntroduction 1The Instant WirelessTM Wireless Network CF Card 1Features 1Package Contents 2System Requirements 2Planning Your Wireless Network 3Network Topology 3Roaming 3Ad-Hoc Versus Infrastructure Mode 4Installing the Drivers 5Before You Start 5Driver Installation 5Installing the Wireless PCI Card 14Configuration Utility 12Using the Configuration Utility 12Troubleshooting 18Common Problems and Solutions 18Frequently Asked Questions 18Glossary 22Specifications 27Environmental 27Warranty Information 28Contact Information 29Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Network CF Card
32Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each PersonalDigital Assistant (PDA) in the LAN uses an Instant Wireless™ WirelessNetwork CF Card to connect to the network using no wires. PDAs in a wire-less LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CF Card provides LAN access forPDAs. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure con-figuration. A group of Network CF Card users and an Access Point composea Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PDA equipped with a Network CF Card in aBSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via the AccessPoint also allows you to synchronize the PDA through wireless connection.An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a Network CF CardPDA to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range fortwo Network CF Card PDAs. Since the Access Point is able to forward datawithin its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN isdoubled.The use of a unique ID in a Basic Service Set is essential.The Wireless LAN Infrastructure configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application formobile users.Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Morethan one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This con-tinuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All Network CFCard PDAs within one Extended Service Set must be configured with the sameSSID.Selecting a feasible radio channel and optimum Access Point position is rec-ommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear radio sig-nal will greatly enhance performance.Roaming• One Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CF Card• One Setup CD-ROM with Drivers and User Guide• One Registration Card (not shown)• Windows 9x or higher PC with CD-ROM (to load drivers)• PDA with available Type II CompactFlash Slot• Windows CEPackage ContentsSystem Requirements Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Network CF Card
5Installing the DriversYour new Instant Wireless™ Wireless Network CF Card comes with an auto-mated software installation procedure that interacts with the Windows operat-ing system on your PC and the Windows CE operating systems on your PDA.This procedure automatically installs the drivers and Configuration Utilitywhile the Network CF Card is installed on your PDA.1. With the Network CF Card inserted into your PDA while your PDA is con-nected to your PC, insert the Setup CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.Unless you have deactivated the auto-run feature of Windows, the follow-ing screen should appear automatically. If this screen does not appear automatically, you can access the installationby pressing the Start button and choosing Run. In the drop down box pro-vided, type D:\setup.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).Alternately, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive where the Setup CD is located. Then double-click theSetup.exe icon that appears.Before You StartDriver InstallationWireless Network CF CardUnlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in whichthey may be set up: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Choosing between these twomodes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data orperipherals with a wired network or not.If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired net-work or need to share a peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired networkcomputers, the wireless network should be set up in the Infrastructure mode.The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point, which servesas the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access pointstransmit data to PCsequipped with wirelessnetwork card, which canroam within a certainradial range of the accesspoint. Multiple accesspoints can be arranged towork in succession toextend the roamingrange, and can be set upto communicate withyour Ethernet hardwareas well. If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode canbe used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmittersand receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need foran access point. The drawback of this mode is in the fact that, in Ad-Hoc mode,wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with computers ona wired network.And, of course,communicationbetween the wire-less-equipped com-puters is limited bythe distance andinterference directlybetween them.Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode4Instant WirelessTM Series
764. The next screen that appears will show the Warranty Policy. Read the entirepolicy by clicking the Page Down button on your keyboard. Click the Yesbutton if you agree, or No if you disagree. Clicking No will terminate theinstallation. If you click Yes, the installation will continue.5. From the following screen, you will determine where the driver will beinstalled. If you would like the drivers installed to the default directory,click the Next button. If you would like to choose an alternate directory,click the Browse button and select the appropriate folder.Wireless Network CF Card2. The first tab across the top of the screen, labeled Install, should now be high-lighted. Click on the Install button. The following screen should appear,indicating that Windows is preparing the installation.If, for whatever reason, you need to abort or terminate the installation, clickthe Cancel button at any time during the installation. Otherwise the instal-lation will continue automatically.3. The following screen will indicate that Windows is ready to continue theinstallation. Click the Next button.Note: If you stop the installation before it has finished, you will have torun the installation completely again before installing your hardware.Instant WirelessTM Series
7b. If you chose Infrastructure Mode from the screen shown in step six, enteryour wireless network’s SSID name. The SSID must be identical for allpoints in the network. To join any available SSID, type ANY. The defaultsetting is linksys (all lowercase). Enter this information and click the Nextbutton.8. At this point, the Wizard will ask you to review your settings before start-ing to copy files. Select Back to review or change any settings or Next ifyou are satisfied with your settings.86. When the following screen appears, choose either Infrastructure mode orAd-Hoc mode, depending on your needs. If you are unsure whether tochoose Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc, refer to the next section for more infor-mation. Once you have made your choice, click the Next button.7a. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go on to Step 7b now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, choose the correct operating channel that applies to your net-work. The channel you choose should be set as the same as the other pointsin your wireless network. The default channel is set to Channel 6. Selectthe appropriate channel and click the Next button.9Wireless Network CF CardInstant WirelessTM Series
9. The following screen will ask if you wish to install the driver in the defaultdirectory. Click the Yes button to continue.10. When you see the following screen, check your PDA to see if additionalsteps are required. Follow the steps requested by your PDA. Once this isdone, or if none are requested, click the OK button.11. Once the installation wizard is complete, click the Finish button.12. The following screen will also appear on your PDA, showing that the devicehas been successfully installed. When you see this, click the OK button.Note: Check your network setting to set IP Address.1110Wireless Network CF CardInstant WirelessTM Series
12You can save any of your configuration settings by setting up a Profile. To dothis, type the profile’s name in the Profile bar and click the Apply button tosave your changes under that profile.Mode allows you to choose between Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc, depending onyour network type. The Ad-Hoc mode is used for a simple peer-to-peer net-work and allows the sharing of local resources only between PDAs using theNetwork CF Card without needing an Access Point. The Infrastructure modeallows a wireless network to be integrated into an existing wired networkthrough an Access Point. Infrastructure networks permit roaming betweenAccess Points while maintaining a connection to all network resources.An acronym for Service Set Identifier, SSID is the unique name shared amongall points in a wireless network. The SSID setting must be identical for allpoints in the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.The Transmit Rate field shows the current transfer rate for the Network CFCard. To optimize performance and range, the Transmit Rate should be set toAuto Rate, which will automatically adjust the transfer speed for best perform-ance and longest range.Power Saving Enabled allows your PDA to enter "sleep" mode if your networkconnection experiences more than 1 second of no network activity. Thisdepends on PDA power saving mode.The Ad-Hoc Channel setting specifies the channel used in wireless communi-cation and should be set to the same channel as the other points in the wirelessnetwork. This setting can only be adjusted in Ad-Hoc mode.To undo any changes, click the Undo button. To use the default settings andeliminate those changes you’ve already made, click the Default button. To saveall of your changes, click the Apply button. To save all of your changes andclose the Configuration Utility, click the OK button at the top of the screen.13Wireless Network CF CardConfiguration UtilityThe Configuration Utility is provided to allow you further customization ofthe Network CF Card in your wireless network.Once the Configuration Utility has been installed,an icon will be placed in two places on your PDA,under Programs and settings under the System tabin Settings. Tapping this icon will open theConfiguration Utility. CONFIGURATIONThe Configuration screen allows you to change your Network CF Card’s gen-eral settings.Instant WirelessTM SeriesUsing the Configuration Utility
1514Encryption (WEP) can be Disabled, or set to 64-bit or 128-bit encryption asa hexadecimal number for each key that you wish to encrypt. Make sure thatthe values entered in these fields for WEP is identical to the encryption keysused on the other wireless devices on the network. Once enabled, you can create an encryption key by using a Passphrase, or byentering the key manually. The Passphrase can be any text string with a max-imum of 31 alphanumeric characters. If you select to Create Keys Manually, enter a hexadecimal number for eachkey that you wish to encrypt. Make sure that the values entered in these fieldsfor WEP are identical to the encryption keys used on the other wireless deviceson the network. Once you have chosen your key encryption method and entered either thePassphrase or manual key, click the Apply button to save your changes orUndo to delete them. To save your changes and close the Configuration Utility,click the OK button.LINKThe Link screen provides information about the current link between theNetwork CF Card and the wireless network.The State field displays information on the Access Point with which theNetwork CF Card is communicating.The Current Channel field shows to what channel the Network CF Card is set.The Current Tx Rate field shows the transfer rate in megabits per second.Clicking the Rescan button refreshes the information displayed.The Throughput fields show the rate at which data is transferred and receivedin bytes per second.The Link Quality field will display a bar indicating the percentage, between 0and 100 percent, of the quality of the link. The higher the percentage, the bet-ter the link. Wireless Network CF CardNote: Creating and using the passphrase is recommended for easy WEP con-figuration and security purposes.ENCRYPTIONThe 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys can be generated here from a user-definedpassphrase or entered manually.An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption scheme usedto protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryptionsecurity for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each pointin a network must use an identical 64-bit or 128-bit key. Higher encryptionlevels mean higher levels of security, but, due to the complexity of the encryp-tion, they may mean decreased network performance. Instant WirelessTM Series
ABOUTThe About screen shows the release information for the Driver Version,Configuration Utility Version, and Firmware Version.17Wireless Network CF CardThe Signal Strength field will display a bar indicating the percentage, between0 and 100 percent, of the strength of the signal. The higher the percentage, thestronger the signal. Instant WirelessTM Series16
What is Ad-Hoc?An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN cardconnected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless LAN is applica-ble at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.What is Infrastructure?An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configura-tion. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to cen-tral database, or wireless application for mobile workers.What is Roaming?Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continu-ously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a sin-gle Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation mustmake sure that it is the same channel number with the Access Point of dedicat-ed coverage area. To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate anumber of different functions. Each node and Access Point, for example, mustalways acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contactwith the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achievingthese functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technologythat links Access Points and nodes. In such a system, the user’s end node under-takes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates suchfactors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currentlybeing carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to thewired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the rightAccess Point and registers its address. Communications between end node andhost computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone.As the user moves on, the end nodes RF transmitter regularly checks the sys-tem to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point orwhether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowl-edgment from its original Access Point, it undertakes a new search. Upon find-ing a new Access Point, it then reregisters, and the communication process con-tinues.What is BSS ID?A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in aBSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.1918Wireless Network CF CardTroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal-lation and operation of the Network CF Card. Read the description below tosolve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web-site at www.linksys.com.1.My PDA does not recognize the Wireless CF Network Card.• Make sure that the Network CF Card is properly inserted into theCompactFlash port.• Make sure the link led is solid.2.The Wireless CF Network Card does not work properly.• Reinsert the Network CF Card into the PDA's CompactFlash port.• Uninstall the driver software from your PC and PDA device.• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as speci-fied in this User Guide.3.I cannot communicate with the Access Point via Ethernet in theInfrastructure configuration.• Make sure that the Access Point is powered on.• Make sure that your Network CF Card is configured on the same channel,SSID, and WEP as the Access Point.What is IEEE 802.11b standard?The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulat-ing a standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hard-ware from different manufacturers to communicate. What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?The product supports the following IEEE 802.11b functions: • CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked QuestionsInstant WirelessTM Series
Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as withDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security fea-ture of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN series offer the encryptionfunction (WEP) to enhance security and Access Control. Users can set it updepending upon their needs.Can Instant WirelessTM products support printer sharing?Instant WirelessTM products perform the same function as LAN products.Therefore, Instant Wireless™ products can work with NetWare, Windows2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing.What is WEP?WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bitshared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11b standard. 21What is ESS ID?An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability formobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended ServiceSet (ESS). Users within an ESS could Roam freely between BSSs while servedas a continuous connection to the network wireless stations and Access Pointswithin an ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and the same radiochannel.What is ISM band?The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidthfor unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band.Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made availableworldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenienthigh-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe. What is Spread Spectrum?Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique devel-oped by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communica-tions systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability,integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in thecase of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, ineffect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows theparameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is nottuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like backgroundnoise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum(DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier thatchanges frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver.Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. Toan unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise.Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit patternfor each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chippingcode). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data canbe recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during trans-mission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the originaldata without -the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSSappears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most nar-rowband receivers. 20Wireless Network CF CardInstant WirelessTM Series
22DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bitpattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chip-ping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original datacan be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged duringtransmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the orig-inal data without -the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSSappears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most nar-rowband receivers. Encryption - A security method that applies a specific algorithm to data inorder to alter the data's appearance and prevent other devices from reading theinformation. ESS - More than one BSS in a network.Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placedon and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Having a transfer rateof 10 Mbps., this forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level protocols.FHSS - Also known as "Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum". Frequencyhopping spread spectrum (FHSS) continuously changes the center frequency ofa conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-randomset of channels, while chirp spread spectrum changes the carrier frequency.Because a fixed frequency is not used, illegal monitoring of spread spectrumsignals is extremely difficult, if not downright impossible depending on theparticular method.Firmware - Programming that is inserted into programmable read-only mem-ory (programmable read-only memory), thus becoming a permanent part of acomputing device. Fragmentation - Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting overa network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. Unlike e-mail programs in which graphics and program files have to be"attached," FTP is designed to handle binary files directly and does not add theoverhead of encoding and decoding the data.Wireless Network CF CardGlossaryAd-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a wireless network or other small net-work in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for theduration of a communications session while in some close proximity to the restof the network.Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and net-works together and handles the most data.Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given facility, in terms of howmuch data the facility can transmit in a fixed amount of time; expressed in bitsper second (bps).Bit - A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system.Also, the smallest form of data.BSS (Basic Service Set) - A group of Network CF Card users and an AccessPoint.CompactFlash - A flash memory format card that plugs into a CompactFlashsocket or into a standard Type II PC Card slot with an adapter. CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection) - The LANaccess method used in Ethernet. When a device wants to gain access to the net-work, it checks to see if the network is quiet (senses the carrier). If it is not, itwaits a random amount of time before retrying. If the network is quiet and twodevices access the line at exactly the same time, their signals collide. When thecollision is detected, they both back off and each wait a random amount of timebefore retrying. Database - A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its con-tents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. Driver - A software module that provides an interface between a network inter-face card and the upper-layer protocol software running in the computer.23Instant WirelessTM Series
24Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEPencryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys forLinksys products.PC Card - A credit-card sized removable module that contains memory, I/O,or a hard disk. PDA - (Personal Digital Assistant) Any small mobile hand-held device that pro-vides computing and information storage and retrieval capabilities for person-al or business use. Plug-and-Play - The ability of a computer system to configure expansionboards and other devices automatically without requiring the user to turn offthe system during installation.Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device. For exam-ple, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets forplugging in communications lines, modems and printers. Roaming - The ability to use a wireless device and be able to move from oneaccess point's range to another without losing the connection.RTS (Request To Send) - An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting stationto the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performsa particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are"system software" and "application software." System software is made up ofcontrol programs such as the operating system and database management sys-tem (DBMS). Application software is any program that processes data for theuser.A common misconception is that software is data. It is not. Software tells thehardware how to process the data.SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals whowork at home or in small offices.Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequen-cy technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-crit-ical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiencyfor reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is con-Wireless Network CF CardHardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunica-tions, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to dis-tinguish the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computerfrom the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to beknown as the software.IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEEdescribes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promot-ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciencesfor the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members." The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national andinternational standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, hasmany local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as theIEEE Computer Society.Infrastructure - An infrastructure network is a wireless network or other smallnetwork in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the networkthrough the Access Point which connects them to the rest of the network.ISM band - The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set asidebandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical)band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made avail-able worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place con-venient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associateddevices that share a common communications line and typically shareresources within a small geographic area (for example, within an office build-ing). Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure-ment for data transmission.Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or databetween users. Packet - A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network.25Instant WirelessTM Series
SpecificationsStandards: IEEE 802.11b Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)*14 Channels (Japan)*Operating Range:Indoors: up to 30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbpsup to 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbpsup to 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps up to 91M (300 ft.) @ 1 MbpsOutdoors: up to 152M (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbpsup to 270M (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbpsup to 396M (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbpsup to 457M (1500 ft.) @ 1 MbpsData Rate (Mbps): up to 11Mbps (with automatic scale back)LEDs: Link* will require different firmware and driverDimensions: 4.5” x 2” x .3” (115mm x 54mm x 8mm)Unit Weight: 1.65 oz. (47g)Power: 3.3V DC, 300 mACertifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial Operating Temp.: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)Storage Temp.: -13ºF to 158ºF (-25ºC to 70ºC)Operating Hum.: 10% to 90% Non-CondensingStorage Hum.: 10% to 95% Non-Condensing27Environmental Wireless Network CF Cardsumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off producesa signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that thereceiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal lookslike background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct SequenceSpread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).Storage - The semi-permanent or permanent holding place for digital data. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one place to anoth-er in a given time period.Topology - A network's topology is a logical characterization of how thedevices on the network are connected and the distances between them. Mostlarge networks contain several levels of interconnection, the most important ofwhich include edge connections, backbone connections, and wide-area con-nections.TX Rate - Transmission Rate.Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. 26Instant WirelessTM Series
Contact InformationFor help with the installation or operation of this product, contact LinksysCustomer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)Tech Support 866-242-8558RMA Issues 949-261-1288Fax 949-261-8868Email support@linksys.comWeb http://www.linksys.comFTP Site ftp.linksys.comWireless Network CF Card28Warranty InformationBE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODEFROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OFPURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAIDFOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USEOF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU-MENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PROD-UCT. LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PRO-CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYSFOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OFTHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELDRESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASECALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.29Instant WirelessTM Series
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. 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 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Caution: This device can emit RF energy. For compliance with FCC RF exposure rule, the user has to keep at least 2.5 cm separation distance between the radiator and the body of the user.
R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU Countries Not Intended for Use None. Potential Restrictive Use France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13
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