Fujitsu Technology Solutions WLAN-D1700 WLAN 802.11 b/g with USB User Manual Draft WLAN GS uk
Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH WLAN 802.11 b/g with USB Draft WLAN GS uk
Users Manual
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Contents
Odyssey Client Manager Software for Fujitsu Siemens Computers ............1
Important notes...........................................................................................2
Safety notes.......................................................................................2
CE marking........................................................................................3
Installation of Odyssey................................................................................4
Installing Odyssey Client....................................................................4
Configure and Enable Wizard ............................................................4
Using Odyssey Client..................................................................................5
Odyssey Client Manager Overview....................................................5
Odyssey Client Manager display........................................................5
Controlling network connections - "Connection" window....................6
Connecting to a network ....................................................................6
Scanning for wireless networks..........................................................7
FCC Class B Compliance Statement ..........................................................9
Are you missing information?
The detailed user manual for this software is provided as a PDF file on the
enclosed CD.
Odyssey Client Manager Software for
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
This software will help you establish a wireless Local Area Network
connection without far-reaching specialized knowledge.
When you change your location, a connection can be established to a
different dial-in point or AccessPoint using this software.
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Important notes
Safety notes
• Switch off the radio components (Bluetooth or wireless LAN) on the
device when you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a
medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair
the operation of the medical devices.
• Keep the device at least 20 cm from a pacemaker, as otherwise the
proper operation of the pacemaker may be impaired by radio waves.
• The transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant
humming in hearing aids.
• Switch off the device when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
• Do not let the device near flammable gases or into hazardous
environments (e.g. paintshops) with radio components switched on,
as the transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a fire.
The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held
responsible for radio or television faults arising from unauthorised changes
made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not responsible for
replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have
not been specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The user is
solely responsible for repairing faults arising from such unauthorised
changes made to a device and for replacing and/or exchanging devices.
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CE marking
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of
the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing
Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of
conformity.
This device is approved for use in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland,
Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria,
Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Contact the corresponding government office of the respective country for
current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not
included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory
authority as to whether the use of this product is permitted in your country.
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Please refer to the detailed information in the user manual on
the CD, chapter "Wireless LAN (general)".
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Installation of Odyssey
The installation software for the Odyssey Client can be found on the
enclosed Drivers CD.
Before you install, please note the following:
• Under Windows 2000 and Windows XP you must have administrator
rights.
Installing Odyssey Client
To install Odyssey Client:
► Connect the WLAN module to a free USB interface on your
computer.
► Start the installation directly from the enclosed Drivers CD.
The installation wizard is run to guide you through the installation process.
On a computer with several user accounts, Odyssey Client is available
following installation of all users. However, the settings for control of the
Odyssey Client operation are user-specific and must be carried out for
each user account individually.
Configure and Enable Wizard
When you install Odyssey Client for the first time, Configure and Enable
Wizard automatically appears following the installation to complete
configuration of and activate Odyssey Client.
If you do not want to carry out the configuration at this time, you can do
this later. Start the Odyssey Client Manager under Start – Programs –
Fujitsu Siemens Computers – Odyssey Client for Fujitsu Siemens Computers –
Odyssey Client Manager for Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Configure and Enable
Odyssey Wizard automatically starts up.
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Using Odyssey Client
Odyssey Client Manager Overview
Odyssey Client for Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the name of the Windows
interface of the Odyssey Client Manager with which you can control and
configure your wireless LAN.
► Start the Odyssey Client Manager under Start – All Programs – Fujitsu
Siemens Computers – Odyssey Client for Fujitsu Siemens Computers –
Odyssey Client Manager or double-click on the Odyssey Client
Manager icon in the task bar.
Odyssey Client Manager display
For most network connections, Odyssey Client Manager consists of a
number of windows that allow you to control different aspects of its
operation:
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• In the Connection window you can control your network connection
and view your current connection status.
• Use the Profiles window to set information that is used when you
authenticate, or log in, to the network, such as your password or
certificate.
• Use the Networks window to configure different wireless networks and
how you want to connect to them.
• Use the Trusted Servers window to set certificate and identity
information about the servers that may authenticate you when you
connect, to ensure that you are logging in to the network that you
intend.
• The Adapters window lets you configure one or more network
adapters (interface cards) for wireless networks.
All of the windows are listed at the left of the Odyssey Client Manager
display. Click the name of any window to view or modify it.
Controlling network connections - "Connection"
window
Connecting to a network
When you connect to a network using a wireless adapter, you specify all
the information required for the connection using an Odyssey Client
network definition. In the process, you must also enter the authentication
information you have previously defined in an Odyssey Client profile.
The Connect to network checkbox lets you connect and disconnect from the
wireless network. If you want to be connected to a wireless network, make
sure this box is marked.
The drop-down list to the right of Connect to network lets you select a
wireless network to connect to. All networks you have already configured
using the Networks window appear in this list.
The network names are shown in square brackets after the network
description.
The following symbol is located before the name:
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for networks
To connect to a network that you have already configured:
► Select the network you wish to establish the connection to from the
selection menu.
► Mark Connect to network, if it is not already marked.
To disconnect from a network, unmark Connect to network.
Scanning for wireless networks
If you travel frequently, you may want to want to authenticate through
locally available wireless networks that you have not already configured.
To connect to a wireless network that is not yet configured, follow these
steps:
► Click on Scan in the Connection window.
Odyssey Client surveys the air waves and displays a list of all wireless
networks that are currently reachable.
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► Select the network to which you want to connect, and click OK.
− If you have already configured the settings for this network,
Odyssey Client attempts to connect to it using those settings.
− If you have not yet configured settings for this network, the
Network Properties window first appears. Specify settings and
click OK.
Odyssey Client attempts to connect to the network.
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Only those wireless networks for which the administrator has
configured SSID (network name) as visible ("send beacons") are
visible during scanning.) If the SSID is not visible, then you must
enter the network from the Networks window.
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Detailed information on how to secure your Wireless LAN can be
found in the "Wireless LAN" manual on the enclosed CD.
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FCC Class B Compliance Statement
The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual,
unless otherwise specified herein. The statement for other products will
appear in the accompanying documentation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada.
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.
NOTE:
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 and meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
ICES-003 for digital apparatus. 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 strict 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 equipment and the 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.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorised modifications of this
equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers
GmbH. The correction of interferences caused by such unauthorised
modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the
user.
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The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment
to any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may
violate FCC and ICES rules.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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 and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.