Cisco Linksys WMP11 Wireless LAN Card User Manual MW251 Manua
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PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Rev 1.0 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Regulatory compliance FCC Warning 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 or more 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. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual About this manual This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your PCI Wireless Network Card. Please read this manual before you install the pro duct. This manual includes the following topics: Product description and features. Software installation procedure. Hardware installation procedure. FAQ PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Table of Contents Regulatory compliance About this manual Chapter 1- Introduction Features What is Wireless LAN? Wireless LAN Modes Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration of the PCI adapter for Windows What You Will Need Software and Driver Installation Uninstall Procedures Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation Package Contents System Requirements for the Card Install the PCI Card LEDs Indicators Connecting External Antenna to the card Chapter 4 – Installing Network Protocols 14 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium Chapter 5 – Configuring the Wireless PCI Card 22 Appendix A – FAQ 27 Appendix B – Specifications 28 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Chapter 1 - Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PCI Wireless Network Card. This high-speed PCI Wireless Network Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The Card is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires! The Card is a network card with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This card provides Device Drivers for Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. It also provides tools for the configuration of the card. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plugand-play procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows 2000 operating systems, is described in this document. Features The PCI Wireless Network Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devices that support the standard. Features of the card are: Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide requirement Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard Using PCI interface Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the WEP algorithm Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the desktop Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their connection reconfiguration Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates Provide PCI Wireless Network Card Configuration utility The Card uses external Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link Supports most popular operating systems: Window 98/2000 & Windows ME PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual What is Wireless LAN? Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of advantages over 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 through the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the LAN. Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables. WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features: • Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are impossible 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 to 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 roaming over a broad area. Wireless LAN Modes Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways: Ad-hoc Networking Infrastructure Networking Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers in the network to act as servers to all other users on the network. Users on the network can share files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc networking, users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN workgroup, and are within range. Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN contend the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization. Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network, allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources, such as Internet, email, file transfer, and printer sharing. Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad-hoc networking: • Extended range: each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point. • Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN. • Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts. Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points: • Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and structure of the walls. • Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent this problem. • Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission. This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware installation of the Adapter. PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration of The PCI Adapter for Windows Use the procedures described in this chapter to install and configure the PCI Wireless Network Adapter under Windows 98, Millennium, and 2000. Throughout this chapter it is assumed that you have a basic working knowledge of Windows and of how to install new network cards on them. What You Will Need During the installation, you may be prompted to load operating system files from the Windows installation disc. Please have this disc handy. You will also need the Setup Utility CD provided with your package. This Wireless PCI adapter Setup Utility will guide you through the Install and Uninstall Procedure for Windows 98, 2000, and ME. Note: You must install this software before installation of the hardware. Software and Driver Installation 1. Insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The Setup Utility should run automatically and the screen shown below should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:/setup.exe (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). To install your Wireless PCI Card, click on the Install tab. PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 2. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue. 3. After reading to the Warranty Policy, click Yes if you agree, or No to end the installation. PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 4. The InstallShield Wizard will automatically choose a folder where Setup will install files. Click Next. 5. The InstallShield Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. Choose the mode that applies to your network. Ad-Hoc Mode is used for simple peer-to-peer networking or sharing of local resources between wireless Networked PCs, and Infrastructure Mode allows a wireless network to be integrated into an existing, wired network through an access point, permitting roaming between access points while maintaining a connection to all network resources. Click Next. 10 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 6. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go on to step 7 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, choose the correct operation channel that applies to your network. The channel you choose should be set as the same as the other points in your wireless network. Click Next. 7. Enter in the name of your SSID for your Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure setting. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. To join any available SSID, type in the default setting Linksys. Click Next.. 11 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 8. The Wizard will ask you to review your settings before starting to copy files. Select Back to review or change any settings, or select Next if you are satisfied with your settings. 9. The InstallShield Wizard will begin copying the files. The bar in the middle of the screen below shows the percentage of files copied. 12 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 10. Once the Wireless PCI adapter configuration Utility has been successfully installed, the Wizard will ask you to restart your computer. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now., then click Finish to restart. You will now have completed the installation of your Wireless PCI Network Card Configuration Utility. 13 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Uninstall Procedures 1. To uninstall the device driver and the Configuration Utility of the Wireless PCI Card, select the Uninstall tab in the Setup Utility. 2. A window will appear asking you to confirm uninstallation. Click OK to confirm. 3. Any shared files that may no longer be needed by any application will be detected. Click Yes to delete these files. 14 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 4. The InstallShield Wizard will tell you that uninstallation has been completed. Click Finish to get out of the InstallShield Wizard. The Wireless PCI Card device driver, application, and its components have all been uninstalled. 15 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation This chapter covers connecting your PCI Wireless Network Card to PCI slot of desktop PC. Package Contents Please make sure that items below are included on package. One PCI Wireless Network Card One Driver / Utility CD-ROM (this use’s manual included) One Quick Installation Guide System Requirements for the Card Operating System: MS Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME Desktop PC with CD-ROM drive One free PCI slot Pentium-Class 90MHz or higher Install the PCI Card NOTE: These instructions apply to most desktop/notebook computers. For detailed information on inserting PCI card into your desktop PC, consult the desktop PC User’s Manual. SMA Connector LEDs PCI Interface golden fingers The outlook of PCI wireless Network Card 16 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 1. Turn off the computer‚ unplug the power cord and remove the computer’s cover. 2. Pick a free PCI expansion slot and remover the protective bracket. 3. Insert the card into the slot until it is fully seated. 4. Secure the adapter bracket with the screw. 5. Replace the computer’s cover. 6. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. LED Indicators SMA Connector LINK POWER Sideview of PCI card from bracket. The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators: LED MEANING POWER Indicates that the Adapter is powered on when the LED lights up. LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wireless connection is linked. If the light is blinking, it means there is data sending or receiving via wireless. 17 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Connecting External Antenna to the Card After installing the card on computer, connect external Antenna to the card from the SMA connector SMA Connector 18 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Chapter 4 – Installing Network Protocols Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network. Windows 2000 users need to check their Windows User Guides for protocol installation. Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium 1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the Control Panel, double-click on the Network icon. Note: Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is not already installed. Never install duplicate protocols. 19 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 2. Select Wireless LAN PCI Card from the list and click the Add button. 3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button. 20 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network” Protocols” and click the OK button. 21 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Chapter 5 – Configuring the Wireless PCI Card 1. After installing the PCI adapter, the Wireless PCI Card Configuration Utility icon will appear on your system tray. Double-click on the icon of the green monitor in the diagram below. and the following screen will appear: This screen shows you the status of your current connection. Click OK to close the Configuration Utility. 22 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 2. Select the Configuration tab. Under the Wireless Mode dropbox, you may choose either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless-to-wireless, peer-to-peer communication. If you choose Infrastructure, the SSID should have the same name as the Access Point. If you choose Ad-Hoc, all clients should share the same SSID name. You may also select which Transfer Rate you wish to use: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps or Auto Rate. Under Power Saving Mode, select Disabled for uninterrupted data communication, or Enabled to allow your Wireless USB Network Adapter to enter “sleep” mode. Click Apply to save the settings. 23 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 3. Select the Site Survey tab. The list on the adjacent screen shows you available Access Points and their features. Click on the desired Access Point, then click Connect to connect or Rescan to search for more Access Points. Click OK when you are finished. 4. Click on the Encryption tab. Under the drop-box, you can choose to have WEP encryption Disabled, 64-Bit, or 128-Bit. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. The Disabled setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network. For data sharing to be enabled, select the level of encryption desired, either 64 or 128-bit. 24 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 5. Select the “Advanced” tab. You can choose the fragmentation threshold to define the maximum data frame size your adapter will transmit. When the packet error rate is high, you may set the threshold value to transmit shorter frames. You may select RTS/CTS threshold to define when will your adapter send out RTS/CTS frames to reserve bandwidth for transmission. By using the RTS/CTS function, you may request bandwidth from AP to allow you have better chance to send out your data. For the Security, it’s only applicable while WEP is enabled. You can choose the Deny Unencrypted Data Frames to deny to receive unencrypted data frames to prevent from unknown intruders probe your station. For the Authentication Type, the current supported algorithms are Open System, and Shared Key. The algorithm will be invoked when associated to Access Point. To associate to the desired Access Point you must set the same algorithm as the one of the desired Access Point. You can also select Preamble Type which is for framing synchronization. The possible setting are long and Short. The setting must be the same as the setting of the Access Point you are going to associate. 25 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual 6. The About tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, the configuration utility, and the firmware. Click OK to complete the configuration. 26 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Appendix A – FAQ 1. What is IEEE 802.11 standard? 2. What is WEP? 3. As described in the IEEE 802.11 standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm. My desktop PC cannot recognize the PCI Wireless Network Card. 4. The IEEE 802.11 is a wireless LAN industry standard, and the objective of IEEE 802.11 is to make sure that different manufactures’ wireless LAN devices can communicate to each other. Please make sure that the Card is inserted into the PCI slot of your desktop PC properly. And also make sure that the PCI controller is enabled in the BIOS of your desktop PC. In Infrastructure mode, my desktop PC cannot communicate with the others PCs on the network. First, make sure that the SSID is same as the others PC. Check that your Adapter is configured on the same channel & WEP as the others PCs on the network. 27 PCI Wireless Network Card User’s Manual Appendix B – Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11b PCI Interface Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Antenna: Dipole Antenna with revised SMA Connector Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Data Rate: up to 11Mbps Operating Ranges: Indoor: Up to 50M @ 11Mbps Up to 80M @ 5.5Mbps Outdoor: Up to 150M @ 11Mbps Up to 300M @ 5.5Mbps 28
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