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Report No. M040222_Cert_Mace_Atheros_2.4
EMC Technologies Report Number: M040222_Cert_Mace_Atheros_2.4
APPENDIX O2 – WLAN USER MANUAL
EMC Technologies Pty Ltd – 57 Assembly Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043 Australia
www.emctech.com.au
Appendix
Wireless LAN* User’s Guide
* Optional device
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W ireless LAN User’s Guide
FCC REGULATO RY INFO RM ATIO N
Please note the following regulatory information related to the
optional wireless LAN module.
Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. T he energy levels of these emissions, however,
are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions
from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN
devices are safe for use by consumers because they operate
within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations. T he use of Wireless LAN devices may
be restricted in some situations or environments, such as:
On board an airplane, or
In an explosive environment, or
In situations where the interference risk to other devices or
services is perceived or identified as harmful.
In cases in which the policy regarding use of Wireless LAN
devices in specific environments is not clear (e.g., airports,
hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, private buildings),
obtain authorization to use these devices prior to operating the
equipment.
Regulatory I nformation/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in
strict accordance with the instructions included in the user
documentation provided with the product. Any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. T he manufacturer is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this device, or the substitution or attachment
of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified
by the manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the user to
correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. T he manufacturer and its
authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising
from failure to comply with these guidelines.
T his device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
For Atheros Wireless LAN:
For operation within 5.15~5.25GH z frequency range, it is
restricted to indoor environment, and the antenna of this
device must be integral.
Federal Communications Commission statement
T his device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
FCC Interference Statement
T his 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. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T his equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it 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 and correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the
receiver.
3.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from the one the receiver is connected to.
4.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V technician
for help.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
T his Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC
Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant with the requirements
as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b)
(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. T he
radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
T he maximum SAR values measured from the devices are:
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN: 0.262 W/kg
Atheros Wireless LAN: 1.03 W/kg
Export restrictions
T his product or software contains encryption code which may
not be exported or transferred from the US or Canada without
an approved US Department of Commerce export license. T his
device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules., as well as ICES 003
B / NMB 003 B. 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 undesirable operation.
Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu PC Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.
Canadian Notice
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device
is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) T his
device may not cause interference, and, (2) T his device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.
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Before Using the W ireless LAN
T he Integrated Wireless LAN is an optional device
available for Fujitsu mobile computers. T his manual
describes the basic operating prodecures for the
Wireless LAN (referred to as the "wireless module" in
this manual) and how to set up a wireless LAN network.
Before using this wireless module, read this manual
carefully to ensure correct operation of the device. K eep
this manual in a safe place for reference while using the
wireless module.
Types of W ireless LANs Covered by this Document
T his document is applicable to systems containing one
of the following two wireless modules. Most of the
procedures are identical. Sections that differ between the
two devices have been noted in the text:
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN
Atheros Wireless LAN
If your system is a T 3010 model, your wireless module
is the Intel PROSet wireless LAN; if your system is a
T 3010D model, your wireless module is the Atheros
wireless LAN.
Characteristics of the W ireless M odule
T his wireless module is a mini-PCI card attached to a
mini-PCI slot inside the computer.
T he main characteristics are as follows:
It operates in the 2.4 GH z Industrial, Scientific, and
Medical (ISM) RF band; additionally, the Atheros
wireless LAN operates in the 5 GH z RF band.
It does not require an FCC license to operate.
It uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), an
RF modulation scheme that is resistant to noise.
Figure A-1. Ad Hoc M ode Network
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T his wireless module is Wi-Fi compliant. T he Intel
PROSet module can communicate at a maximum data
rate of 11 Mbps; the Atheros module can communicate at the maximum data rate of 54 Mbps.
T he maximum communication range is approximately 80 feet (25 meters) inside a building. Please
note that the range you achieve may be shorter or
longer than 80 feet, depending on factors such as
obstructions, walls, columns, construction material,
and reflective objects.
T he wireless modules support a number of industrystandard security mechanisms, including WEP, T K IP,
and 802.1x/EAP (LEAP, T LS, PEAP, MD5).
W ireless LAN M odes Using this W ireless M odule
Ad Hoc Mode (See Figure A-1)
“Ad Hoc Mode” refers to a type of wireless network that
involves connecting multiple computers without the use
of an Access Point. Network connectivity between
computers can be established using only wireless LAN
cards in a peer-to-peer fashion.
Ad Hoc networks are an easy and inexpensive method
for establishing network connectivity between multiple
computers.
In Ad Hoc mode, you can use Microsoft Network functions, such as File and Print Sharing to share folders,
printers, or other peripheral devices, and exchange files
with other computers.
To use Ad Hoc Mode, you must set the same SSID and
the same encryption key for all the computers that are
connected. Communication between computers in an
Ad Hoc network will occur provided they are within
each other’s RF coverage area.
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Figure A-2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Wired LAN
Internet
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Access Point*
Wireless LAN
* An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode (See Figure A-2)
If a number of computers are connected simultaneously
in the Ad Hoc mode, the transfer rate may be reduced,
communications may become unstable, or the network
connection could fail. This is because all wireless LAN
cards are using the same radio frequency in the network.
FOR BETTER COMMUNICATIONS
This personal computer may not operate properly due to
the operating environment. It is highly recommended
that you observe the following precautions when using
your wireless LAN module:
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For optimum wireless communications, it recommended that operation of the wireless LAN module
occur within 25 meters of the Access Point. Wireless
range is dependent on a multitude of factors including
number of obstructions, walls, type of construction
material, reflective objects, etc.
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If the computer is unable to communicate properly,
change the channel to be used or the installation location. During the use of a microwave oven or other
equipment generating strong high-frequency energy, in
particular, the personal computer may be highly susceptible to the energy and unable to communicate
properly.
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Broadcast stations or wireless communication equipment that operate in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz RF Frequency band may interfere with the operation of the
wireless LAN module. Increasing of transmit power or
relocating Access Points may be necessary to combat
the effects of the interference.
To improve this situation, you can use a wireless LAN
access point, which is sold separately. The wireless LAN
network is in the “Access Point mode” when it uses an
access point, and such a connection is called the “Access
Point Network” or “Infrastructure Network”.
By using an access point, you can set and use a different
communication channel for each network group. Each
channel is given a different radio frequency, and it
eliminates the collision of communications and provides
a more stable communications environment.
How to Handle This Wireless Module
The Integrated Wireless LAN device is already installed in
your mobile computer. Under normal circumstances, it
should not be necessary for you to remove or re-install it.
The wireless LAN has been configured to support the
operating system with which your system shipped.
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STO PPING TRANSM ISSIO N
To use this product inside hospitals, clinics, or airplanes,
or in other places where the use of electronic equipment
is regulated, stop the transmission of radio waves from
the wireless LAN beforehand.
Deactivation using the wireless switch
T he transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN
can be stopped by setting the wireless switch to the Off
position. Note that the wireless LAN On/Off switch has
no effect on non-wireless LAN models.
Atheros Wireless LAN
1.
Click [Start] --> [Control Panel] --> [Atheros Client Utility]. T he Atheros Wireless Configuration
Utility window will be displayed.
2.
Click the Wireless Networks tab.
3.
Click the [Enable Radio] box to clear it, then click
the [OK ] button. Wireless communications on/off
switching will be deactivated and the transmission
of radio waves from the wireless LAN will be
stopped.
(See Figure 3 for Wireless LAN switch location.)
To restart transmission, check the [Enable
Radio] checkbox to select it., then click the
[O K] button.
W ireless LAN
O n/ O ff
Switch
STARTING TRANSM ISSIO N
To communicate using the wireless LAN function, set
the computer to a status from which it can transmit, as
follows:
I ntel PROSet Wireless LAN:
Figure A-3. W ireless LAN O n/ O ff Switch
1.
Set the wireless switch to the On position.
2.
Click [Start] --> [(All) Programs] --> [Intel Network Adapters] --> [Intel(R) PROSet]. T he
Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.
3.
Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.
4.
Select [ON] for the Switch radio: function, then
click [OK ]. Wireless communications on/off
switching will be activated and the transmission of
radio waves will be restarted.
Deactivation using W indows
I ntel PROSet Wireless LAN:
1.
Click [Start] --> [(All) Programs] --> [Intel Network Adapters] --> [Intel(R) PROSet]. T he
Intel(R) PROSet window will be displayed.
2.
Click the General tab.
3.
Select [Off] for the wireless communications
Switch Radio: function, and then click the [OK ]
button. Wireless communications on/off switching
will be deactivated and the transmission of radio
waves from the wireless LAN will be stopped.
To restart transmission, select [O n] for the
wireless communications Switch Radio:
function, and then click the [O K] button.
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Atheros Wireless LAN:
1.
Click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the
system tray at the lower right of your screen.
2.
Click [Enable Radio]. T he radio will be turned on.
Access Point Mode: Transmission is enabled.
Ad Hoc Mode: Restart your computer to enable the
radio.
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Connecting the WLAN
FLOW OF OPERATIONS
The wireless LAN connection procedure contained in
this section is outlined below.
1.
2.
3.
Make sure the mobile computer is ready for the
transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN.
For further details, see (See Starting Transmission
on page 54 for more information.).
Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN
connection. (See Preparation for wireless LAN connection on page 55 for more information.).
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Configure network name (SSID).
■
Configure wireless LAN security parameters as
appropriate (e.g., WEP, TKIP, 802.1x/EAP).
Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and confirm the name
of the work group and other settings.
■
Enter the data required for file/printer sharing on the
network. Perform this operation as required.
■
For access point (or “infrastructure”) connection,
configure the wireless module with appropriate
parameters required to associate to the access point
network.
■
Verify that you are able to connect your computer to
the network.
PREPARATION FOR WIRELESS LAN
CONNECTION
This section explains the preparations required to use
the wireless LAN when using the Windows XP Wireless
Zero Configuration Tool. Configuration can also be
accomplished using the wireless module (Intel or
Atheros) configuration utility.
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You do not need to set the channel
when using access point (infrastructure)
mode. Channel selection is controlled by
the access point. In ad hoc networks,
channel selection defaults to channel 11;
however, channel selection can be manually changed if desired. This can be
accomplished only when using the client
utility.
1.
Make sure the Wireless LAN switch is switched on.
2.
Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
3.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed instead.)
4.
Double-click the Network Connections icon. A list
of currently installed networks will be displayed.
5.
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.
6.
Click the [Wireless Networks] tab.
7.
Click [Refresh], then choose the correct SSID from
the [Available Networks] window. Click [Configure] and proceed to step 7. If the SSID of your
access point does not appear in the list, click [Add].
The [Wireless Network Properties] window will be
displayed.
8.
Select the Association tab if it is not already
selected.
9.
Enter the information required for connection to
the wireless LAN.
Assigning parameters
Enter the network name (SSID), the network key, and
other data required for wireless LAN connection. If there
is the administrator of the network, contact the network
administrator for data settings.
To use access point (infrastructure) connection, refer to the access point manual
for the access point-setting procedure.
If it is necessary to change the channel,
change the setting of the access point.
For the setting procedure, refer to the
manual of the access point.
Perform setting operations relating to network connection. (See Connection to the network on page 57
for more information.)
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a. Enter the network name (SSID). (i.e., Enter the
name of the desired network in less than 33
ASCII characters).
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For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network
name to all the personal computers to be
connected.
For access point (infrastructure) connection:
Assign the appropriate SSID. T he SSID must be
identical to the SSID of the access point. Refer to
the access point manual, or contact your network
administrator.
b. For ad hoc connection, check the following field.
For access point (infrastructure) connection,
clear the check mark for the following field:
[T his is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.]
10. Enter the WEP key for encoding communications
data.
It is strongly recommended that you enter
the network key for encoding
communications data. If the network key
is not entered, since the network can be
accessed from all personal computers
containing the wireless LAN function,
there is the danger of your data being
stolen or damaged by other users.
a. Check the [Data encryption ( WEP enabled)]
check box
For ad hoc connection: Clear the check mark
from the [Network Authentication (Shared
mode)] check box.
For access point (infrastructure) connection: If
the access point to be accessed is configured for
shared-key authentication, check the [Network
Authentication (Shared mode)] check box.
For open-system authentication, clear the check
mark. For access point setting, refer to the manual of the access point.
b. Clear the check mark from the [T he key is
provided for me automatically] check box.
c. Enter data in [Network Key]. Depending on the
number of entered characters or digits, whether
the key is an ASCI I character code or a hexadecimal code will be identified automatically.
Use five or thirteen characters to enter the key
in the ASCI I character code format. T he characters that can be used as the “network key” are
as follows: 0 - 9, A - Z, _ (underscore), or,
Use 10 or 26 characters to enter the key in the
hexadecimal character code format. T he characters that can be used as the “network key” in
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this case are as follows: 0- 9, A - Z, a - f
For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network key to all the personal computers to be
connected.
For access point (infrastructure) connection:
Assign the identical network key that is programmed into the access point. For this setting, refer to the access point manual or
contact your network administrator.
d. Confirm the Network key by re-entering the
same data in the [Confirm network key:] field.
e. Make sure that [Key index (advanced)] is set to
“1”. (Any value from “1” to “4” can be assigned
to [Key index (advanced)]. “1” is usually
assigned, however).
11. Click the [Authentication] tab and then verify the
settings of [Enable network access control using
IEEE 802.11x].
For internal use at an organization such as a company, when access by wireless LAN clients is to be
limited using IEEE 802.11x authentication, check
the [Enable network access control using IEEE
802.11x] check box.
For home use, clear the check mark from [Enable
network access control using IEEE 802.11x].
For the setting method relating to IEEE 802.11x
authentication, refer to the manual of the access
point which you are using.
12. After completion of setting operations, click the
[OK ] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.
13. Verify that the network name entered in step 7
above is added in [Preferred Networks], and then
click the [OK ] button.
In [Preferred Networks], register only the
desired connection settings.
14. Close the [Wireless Network] window.
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CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK
This section explains connection to the network.
If there is an administrator of the network, contact the
network administrator for data settings.
Following this operation, confirm the names of the
computer and the workgroup as follows.
Confirming the computer and work group names
To modify the computer name and/or the
work group name, you need to be logged
in from Windows as an administrator.
Setting the network
Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the
computer and work group names” operations required for
network connection.
Setting TCP/IP
1.
Click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].
2.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
3.
Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Properties] window will be displayed.
4.
Click the [Computer Name] tab.
5.
Confirm the settings of [Full computer name:] and
[Workgroup:].
To change the setting of the IP address,
you need to be logged in from Windows
as an administrator.
1.
Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
2.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
3.
Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.
4.
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.
5.
Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.
6.
Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click
[Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties] window will be displayed.
7.
Set the IP address as follows:
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a. The setting of [Full computer name:] denotes the
name for identifying the computer. Any name
can be assigned for each personal computer.
To change the name, click [Change] and
then proceed in accordance with the
instruction messages displayed on the
screen.
Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII
character code format. Identifiability can be
enhanced by entering the model number, the
user name, and other factors.
b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the
network. Enter the desired name in less than 15
ASCII character code format.
For ad hoc connection: Select [Use the following
IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address]
and [Subnet mask]. See page 66 for IP address
setting.
For access point (infrastructure) connection: If
your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server
address automatically]. If your network uses static
IP addresses, consult with your network administrator for the correct IP address settings.
8. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the
[Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.
9. Click the [OK] button.
10. Close the [Network Connection] window.
For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network
name to all personal computers existing on the
network.
For access point (infrastructure) connection:
Assign the name of the work group to be
accessed.
6.
Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed
that requests you to restart the personal computer,
click [Yes] to restart the computer.
Setting the sharing function
Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing
with other network-connected personal computers valid.
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T his operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used.
2.
Double-click [Local disk (C:)].
3.
Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder
you want to share), and then click [Sharing and
Security...] in the menu displayed. T he [Folder
Name Properties] window will be displayed.
T he folder and printer for which the sharing function
has been set will be usable from any personal computer
present on the network.
To share a file and/ or the connected
printer, you need to be logged in as an
administrator.
Setting the file-sharing function for the file
which has been used to execute Network
Setup W izard is suggested on the screen.
For the wireless LAN, however, since
security is guaranteed by entry of the
network name (SSID) and the network
key, the steps to be taken to set the filesharing function easily without using
Network Setup W izard are given below.
Setting the M icrosoft network-sharing service
1.
Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
2.
If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)
3.
Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of currently installed networks will be displayed.
4.
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu displayed. T he [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window will be displayed.
5.
I f [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is displayed, proceed to step 6. If [File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is not displayed, skip to step 7.
6.
Make sure that the [File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Networks] check box is checked, and
then click the [OK ] button. Skip to “Setting filesharing function”.
7.
Click [Install]. T he [Select Network Component
Type] window will be displayed.
8.
Click [Service], then click the [Add] button. T he
[Select Network Service] window will be displayed.
9.
Click [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] and then click the [OK ] button. Processing
will return to the [Wireless Network Connection
Properties] window, and [File and Printer Sharing
for Microsoft Networks] will be added to the list.
4.
Click [Sharing] if it isn’t already selected.
5.
Click the link stating “If you understand the security risks, but want to share files without running
the wizard, click here”.
6.
Click “Just enable file sharing” and click [OK ].
7.
Check the [Share this folder on the network] check
box.
To specify the corresponding folder as a
read-only folder, select the [Read only]
checkbox under the General tab.
8.
Setting the printer-sharing function
1.
Click the [Start] button first and then [Printers and
FAX]. A list of connected printers will be displayed.
2.
Right-click the printer for which the sharing function is to be set, and then click [Sharing] in the
menu displayed. T he property window corresponding to the selected printer will be displayed.
Setting the printer-sharing function when
Network Setup W izard has been executed
is suggested on the screen. For the wireless
LAN, however, since security is guaranteed
by entry of the network name (SSID) and
the network key, the steps to be taken to
set the printer-sharing function without
using Network Setup W izard are laid down
below.
10. Click the [Close] button.
Setting the file-sharing function
T he procedure for setting the file-sharing function
follows, with the “work” folder in drive C: as an
example.
1.
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Click the [Start] button first and then [My Computer].
Click the [OK ] button. T he folder will be set as a
sharable folder, and the display of the icon for the
“work.” folder will change.
3.
Click the [Sharing] tab.
4.
Click [Share this printer].
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5.
Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name].
6.
Click the [OK] button.
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Mode
If access point (infrastructure) connection is in
use, “Infrastructure (AP)” will be displayed. If ad
hoc connection is in use, “Ad hoc (Peer-to-peer)”
will be displayed.
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Security
Displays the encryption type currently used by
the radio.
■
Speed
Displays the current data rate used by the radio to
transmit and receive data.
■
Band (Frequency)
The current operating frequency band is
displayed. When communication is possible,
“802.11b (2.4 GHz)” is displayed.
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Channel
The channel number currently being used for the
communications is displayed.
Confirming connection
After you have finished the network setup operations,
access the folder whose sharing has been set for other
personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio
waves in case of trouble such as a network connection
failure.
In the case of access point (infrastructure)
connection, enter the necessary data for
the access point before confirming
connection. Refer to the manual of the
access point for the access point setup
procedure.
Connecting your personal computer to another
personal computer
1.
2.
Click [Start] first and then [My Computer]. The
[My Computer] window will be displayed in the left
frame.
Click [My Network Places] in the “Other Places”
list. The window [My Network Places] will be displayed.
3.
Click [View workgroup computers] under Network
Tasks in the left frame.
4.
Double-click the personal computer to which your
personal computer is to be connected. The folder
that was specified in “Setting the file-sharing function” on page 58 will be displayed.
5.
Double-click the folder to be accessed.
Confirming the status of the radio
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:
1.
Click [Start] -> [All Programs] -> [Intel Network
Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The [Intel(R)
PROSet] window will be displayed.
2.
Click the [General] tab and confirm radio status in
the window displayed. The current connection status will be displayed.
■
Signal Quality
The quality of the signals is displayed on a graph.
■
Network name (SSID)
The connected network name (SSID) is displayed.
■
Profile name
“” is displayed.
If connection cannot be made to the network or if you
want to check for normal connection, see “Troubleshooting” on page 62.
Atheros Wireless LAN:
1.
Right-click the Atheros icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
2.
Click [Open Client Utility]. The Atheros Wireless
Configuration Utility window opens.
3.
Contained within the Current Status tab and
Advanced Current Status, you will find the current
operating status of the radio. (When the radio is
turned off or the computer is not yet connected,
some of the conditions will not be displayed.)
■
Profile Name
The current configuration profile is displayed.
■
Network Type - Configured Network Type
[Access Point] or [AdHoc] will be displayed.
■
Current Mode
Indicates the frequency and data rate currently
used by the radio.
■
Current Channel
The channel number currently used by the radio.
■
Link Status
Displays the current connected state of the
WLAN module.
■
Encryption Type
Displays the encryption type currently used by
the radio.
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I P Address
Displays the current TCP/IP address assigned to
the WLAN adapter.
Country
T he country with the country code for which the
radio is configured.
Transmit Power Level
Displays the current transmit power level of the
radio.
Network Name (SSI D)
Displays the Network Name (SSID) currently
used by the radio.
Power Save Mode
Displays the configured Power Save Mode
currently used by the radio. [Off], [Normal], or
[Maximum] will be displayed.
BSSI D
Displays the Basic Service Set Identifier. T his is
typically the MAC address of the Access Point or
in the case of AdHoc networks, is a randomly
generated MAC address.
Frequency
Displays the center frequency currently being
used by the radio.
Transmit Rate
Displays the current data rate used by the radio
to transmit data.
Receive Rate
Displays the current data rate used by the radio
to receive data.
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Other settings
SETTING OF POWER-SAVING FUNCTION
You can set the power-saving function of wireless LAN.
Default setting is auto-setting. In case of using the powersaving function, manually control the communication
performance.
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:
1.
Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network
Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R)
PROSet window will be displayed.
2.
Click the [Adapter] tab.
3.
Click the [Configure] button in [Power settings].
The [Power settings] window will be displayed.
4.
Select [Manual], and adjust the bar to set the powersaving function.
Setting of transmission power during ad hoc
connection
By controlling the transmission power during ad hoc
connection, you can broaden or narrow the communication range. This setting is only effective during ad hoc
connection. It will be ineffective during access point
connection.
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:
1.
Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network
Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R)
PROSet window will be displayed.
2.
Click the [Adapter] tab.
3.
Click the [Configure] button in [Ad hoc settings].
The [Ad hoc settings] window will be displayed.
4.
Change channels during ad hoc connection by
selecting a new channel from the drop down list.
5.
Click [OK].
Atheros Wireless LAN:
1.
Click on the My Computer icon. Select [View system information] from the left frame.
2.
Select the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager].
3.
Double-click “Atheros Wireless LAN Adapter”
under [Network Adapters].
4.
In the Atheros Wireless LAN Adapter window, select
the Advanced tab.
5.
Select IBSS Channel Number from the list, and
change the value from the [Value:] dropdown list to
the desired channel.
6.
Click [OK].
Intel PROSet Wireless LAN:
1.
Click [Start] -> [(All) Programs] -> [Intel Network
Adapters] -> [Intel(R) PROSet]. The Intel(R)
PROSet window will be displayed.
2.
Click the [Adapter] tab.
3.
Click the [Configure] button in [Power settings].
The [Power settings] window will be displayed.
4.
Adjust the “Transmission Power (Ad Hoc)” bar to
set the transmission power.
Setting of channels during ad hoc connection
You can set channels during ad hoc connection. Channel
11 is set by default. When connecting to an existing ad
hoc network, no channel setting will be effective.
This setting is only effective during ad hoc connection; it
will be ineffective during access point connection.
When changing channels during ad hoc
connection, change the channel settings of
all connected computers with the same
Network name (SSID) at the same time.
After changing the channels, turn off all
computers and -- after they are all turned
off -- turn them back on.
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Troubleshooting
Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the
following table.
Problem
Unavailable
network
connection
Possible Cause
Incorrect network
name (SSID) or
network key
Possible Solution
Ad hoc connection: verify that the network names (SSID’s) and network
keys (W EP) of all computers to be connected have been configured
correctly. SSID’s and W EP key values must be identical on each machine.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: set the network name (SSID)
and network key to the same values as those of the access point.
Set the Network Authentication value identically to that of the Access
Point. Please consult your network administrator for this value, if
necessary.
For the method of setting network authentication, refer to the following
pages:· “ Assigning parameters” on page 55·
Poor radio wave
condition
Ad hoc connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to
the destination computer or removing any obstacles for better sight.
Access Point (Infrastructure) connection: Retry connection after shortening the distance to the access point or removing any obstacles for
better sight.
To check the wave condition, refer to the following pages:· “ Confirming
the status of the radio waves” on page 59.·
Radio wave
transmission has
stopped
Check if the wireless switch is turned O N. Also verify “ Disable Radio” is
not checked in “ Network setting” window. Refer to “ Starting Transmission” on page 54.
The computer to be
connected is turned
off
Check if the computer to be connected is turned O N.
Active channel
duplication due to
multiple wireless
LAN networks
If there is any other wireless LAN network nearby, change channels to
avoid active channel duplication. For the method of checking active
channels, refer to the following pages:· “ Confirming the status of the
radio waves” on page 59·
No right of access to
the network to be
connected
Check if you have a right of access to the network to be connected with.
Incorrectlyperformed network
setting
Check the protocol, work group name or shared setting.
Unmatched
[Network
authentication
(shared mode)]
settings in W indows
XP
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For the method of checking, refer to the following pages:· “ Connection
to the Network” on page 57.
If the setting of [Network authentication (shared mode)] is not matched
with that of access point or computer to be connected with, no communication can be established. Check the parameter setting.Refer to
“ Assigning parameters” on page 55.
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Problem
Unavailable
network
connection
(continued)
Possible Cause
It takes too long to
retrieve the network
and display the
connected
computers.
Possible Solution
Retrieve computers as follow:
1. Click [Start] button, then click [Search].
2. Click [Computers or people].
3. Click [Computers on the network].
4. Input the name of computer to be connected with in [Computer
name] and click [Search].
5. Double-click the icon of connected computer.·
Incorrect setting of IP
address
Check the network setting.
“Setting the network” on page 57.
In case of using TCP/IP protocol, you can check IP address as follows:
1.
Click [Start] -> [All programs] -> [Accessories] ->
[Command prompt].·
2.
In [Command prompt] or [MS-DOS prompt] window, input
[IPCONFIG] command as follows, then press [Enter] key.
Example: In case of C drive being the hard disk:
C:\ipconfig [Enter]
Check that the IP address is correctly displayed:.
IP Address................: 10.0.1.3
Subnet Mask.............: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway.........: 10.0.1.1
When IP address is displayed as [169.254.XXX.YYY] or [0.0.0.0],
IP address is not correctly fetched from the access point. In that
case, restart the computer itself. If the display is still unchanged,
check the setting of TCP/IP.
If [Cable Disconnected] or [Media Disconnected] is displayed
without showing IP address, check the setting of network name
(SSID) and network key. Also, set the network authentication
according to the access point.
Communication
is disconnected
soon after
connection to
the access point
Access control may
be disabled
Check the setting of “Enable network access control using IEEE
802.1X”.Refer to “Assigning parameters” on page 55.
When restricting the access of wireless LAN clients using IEEE802.1X
authentication, put a check mark on “Enable network access control
using IEEE 802.1X”.
When using at home, remove a check mark on “Enable network access
control using IEEE802.1X”.
For the method of setting related with IEEE802.1X authentication, refer
to the access point manual.
Authentication
method may have
been entered
incorrectly
Re-enter your WEP key and verify that your authentication method
(Open or Shared) is correct.
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W ireless LAN Glossary
Access point
A designation of wireless LAN network configurations.
It indicates a form of communication using an Access
Point. For details, refer to “access point connection” on
page 52.
Ad hoc
A designation for wireless LAN network configuration.
It indicates a form of communication limited to those
personal computers which have wireless LAN function.
For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 52.
Channel
T he frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in
communications over wireless LAN or at the access
point.
DH CP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
A protocol used for automatically fetching communication parameters such as I P addresses. T he side which
assigns IP address is called DH CP server and the side
that is assigned it is called DH CP client.
DNS (Domain Name System)
A function that controls the correspondence of IP
addresses assigned to a computer with the name. Even
for those computers whose IP addresses are unknown, if
their names are known, it is possible to communicate
with them.
I EEE802.11a
One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by the
802.11 committee in charge of establishing standards of
LAN technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the
maximum speed of 54 Mbps by using a 5GH z band
which can freely be used without radio communication
license.
I EEE802.11b
One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by the
802.11 committee in charge of establishing standards of
LAN technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers). It allows communications at the
maximum speed of 11Mbps by a band of 2.4 GH z (ISM
band) which can freely be used without radio communication license.
I P address
An address used by computers for communicating in
TCP/I P environment. IP addresses have global and
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private addresses. A global address is a unique address in
the world. A private address is a unique address within a
closed network.
LAN (Local Area Network)
An environment connecting computers within a relatively small range, such as the same floor and building.
MAC address (Media Access Control Address)
A physical address inherent to a network card. For
Ethernet, the top three bytes are controlled/assigned as a
vendor code. T he remaining three bytes comprise the
code uniquely (to avoid duplication) controlled by each
vendor. As a result, there is no Ethernet card with the
same physical address in the world. In Ethernet, the
frame transmission/reception is performed based on this
address.
MT U (Maximum Transmission Unit)
T he maximum size of data which can be transmitted at
one time in networks including the Internet. In an environment whose maximum size of data is too large to
correctly receive data, normal communications can be
restored by setting the size of MT U to a smaller value.
Network authentication
T he method of authentication performed by wireless
LAN clients to connect with the access point. T here are
two types: open system authentication and shared key
authentication. T he type of authentication must be set
to each client and also coincide with the setting of access
point with which to communicate. Network authentication is sometimes called authentication mode.
Network key
Data that is used for encrypting data in data communication. T he personal computer uses the same network
key both for data encryption and decryption, therefore,
it is necessary to set the same network key as the other
side of communication.
Network name (SSI D: Service Set Identifier)
T he network name is a unique identifier attached to the
WLAN packet header that acts as a password when the
client attempts to connect to a WLAN. T he SSID differentiates one WLAN from another so all WLAN devices
attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the
same SSID.SSI D’s are transmitted in cleartext, thus
supplying no security to the WLAN.
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Open system authentication
An 802.11 wireless LAN authentication method. Open
System does not exchange any key or other information,
it is a simple request by the mobile station to be authenticated without verifying identity.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
A method of allowing the authentication protocol
adopted in telephone line connection (PPP) to be used
over an Ethernet.
Protocol
A procedure or rule of delivering data among computers.
Ordered data communication is allowed by making all
conditions required for communication including the
method of data transmission/reception and actions upon
communication errors into procedures.
Shared key authentication
An 802.11 wireless LAN authentication method. When a
client attempts to associate to an access point, the access
point will send a challenge to the client. The client
encrypts the challenge with the network key and sends it
back to the access point. If the access point can decrypt
the challenge, then authentication has succeeded.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
See “Network name”
Subnet mask
TCP-IP network is controlled by being divided into
multiple smaller networks (subnets). IP address consists
of the subnet address and the address of each computer.
Subnet mask defines how many bits of IP address
comprise the subnet address. The same value shall be set
among computers communicating with each other.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol)
A standard protocol of the Internet.
Wi-Fi
Short for “Wireless Fidelity”. A term meant to be used
generically when referring to any type of 802.11 network,
whether 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, etc.
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IP address information
IP addressing is much more complicated
than can be briefly explained in this
document. You are advised to consult with
your network administrator for additional
information.
If I P address is unknown, set I P address as follows:
If you have an access point (DH CP server) on the
network, set the IP address as follows:
[Obtain an IP address automatically]
A DHCP server is a server that
automatically assigns IP addresses to
computers or other devices in the network.
There is no DHCP server for the AdHoc
network.
If the IP address is already assigned to the computer in
the network, ask the network administrator to check the
IP address to be set for the computer.
If no access point is found in the network:
An IP address is expressed with four values in the range
between 1 and 255.
Set the each computer as follows: T he value in parentheses is a subnet mask.

Computer A: 192.168.100.2 (255.255.255.0)
Computer B: 192.168.100.3 (255.255.255.0)
Computer C: 192.168.100.4 (255.255.255.0)
Computer X: 192.168.100.254 (255.255.255.0)
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Specifications
Item
Specification
Type of network
Conforms to IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/g (Wi-Fi based)*
Transfer rate
(Automatic switching)
54 Mbps maximum data rate
Active frequency
802.11b/g: 2400~2473 MHz
802.11a: 4900 ~ 5850 MHz
Number of channels
802.11a: 8 independent channels
802.11b/g: 11 channels, 3 non-overlapping channels
Security
Network name (SSID)
Network key (64 bits/128 bits)**
WPA 1.0 compliant
Supports TKIP and WEP encryption algorithms
802.1x/EAP
Maximum recommended number of computers to be
connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc
connection)
10 units or less ***
* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of
wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
** Encryption with network key (WEP) is performed using the above number of bits, however, users can set 40 bits/104
bits after subtracting the fixed length of 24 bits.
*** The maximum number of computers that can be supported by an Access Point is highly variable, and can be affected
by such factors as application bandwidth utilization, broadcast packet traffic, type of applications used, etc. The
number of 10 provided by this document is meant only as a guideline and not a limitation of the technology.
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