GemTek Technology M911031B 11 Mbps WLAN Mini-PCI Card User Manual Revised

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Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps1WL-352BW11Mbps WLAN Mini-PCI CardUser's Manual 2002/11/10Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps2Copyright statementNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any formor by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without theprior writing of the publisher.Printed in Taiwan, Nov. 2002

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps41. IntroductionThank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN, Wireless LAN 11 Mbps Mini-PCI. This manual will assistyou with the installation procedure.The package you have received should contain the following items:• Wireless LAN 11 Mbps Mini-PCI• User manual• CD containing Wireless LAN Management utility and driversNote: if anything is missing, please contact your vendorThe CD contains drivers and Configuration Utility program that is used for managing the Wireless LANCard and establishing the wireless connection with your Local Area Network.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps52. Wireless LAN BasicsWireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often morecost effective than their wired equivalence.Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing theneed for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, throughsimplified configuration, enable movable LANs.With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in andnetwork managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANsoffer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time informationanywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities notpossible with wired networks. • Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and caneliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. • Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. • Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardwaremight be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cyclecosts will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environmentsrequiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. • Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needsof specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer to full infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps63. Installation for Windows platformThe following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN Mini-PCI successfully. You will firstinstall software (Utility) and then insert / attach the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI to your system, and finallyset the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless networkthat you wish to install. The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used, without bothering toconnect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps73.1. Installation OverviewHere are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:! Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.! Install the software using the Install CD.! Install the Wireless LAN Card (WIRELESS LAN 11Mbps Mini-PCI).! Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will needthe TCP/IP protocol.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps83.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP1. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click on the Setup.Follow the instruction to finish the installation.2. Insert your WLAN card into PCMCIA/PCI slot or USB connector of your system, and then systemwill detect new hardware. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended) ”, and then click Next to continue. Once your system detected the driver, Microsoft will show a warning message as below. Click “ Continue Anyway ” for next step.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps9 After copy the file to your system, then the setup is finish.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps103.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the WLAN Mini-PCI successfully.Note: Install WLAN CF card on your laptop PC must add additional PCMCIA Mini-PCI.1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000 to load fully.2. Be sure that there is no Wireless LAN 11Mbps Mini-PCI inserted yet.3. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click on the Setup. At the “ Welcome” window, click Next.Note: Do not insert the WLAN Adapter until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessfulinstallation of your WLAN device.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps114. Accept the license agreement. Accept the license agreement. Click Yes to accept. Click Yes to finish the setup. 5. Insert / attach Wireless LAN 11 Mbps Mini-PCI to your system

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps12Windows will recognize the WLAN Mini-PCI and auto detect the driver, if the system did not find thedriver automatically, please install the driver manually.. Click Yes to finish the installation. 6. Click the right button of mouse on My Computer """" Properties """" Device Manager.Check whether it has WLAN Mini-PCI in one of the sockets or not. If you find Wireless LAN11Mbps Mini-PCI in one of the sockets, it means the card is detected properly. 7. Click right button of mouse on the Network Neighborhood.8. Select Properties from the pop up menu. The network box appears and you see three main tables:Configuration, Identification, and Access Control.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps13 9. Click on the Configuration tab and then click on the Add button. Select Network Component Typebox appears. Click on the Protocol the click the Add button.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps1410. Select Network Protocols box appears. From the list of manufactures, click on Microsoft. From thelist of network protocols list, select NetBEUI, then click OK. 11. The NetBEUI protocol is now installed. After clicking on OK return back to Network ComponentType box.12. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add IPX/SPX protocol.13. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add TCP/IP protocol.14. Click on the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address for your computer. You can select either Staticor DHCP setting. If you use the static IP setup then enter the IP value, Subnet masking, DNS,Domain/ Workgroup name, and Gateway Address values. After setting these parametersappropriately, click OK to return to Network Component Type and you can select the File andPrinter Sharing options as well as the Access to your computer like other users connected to thatnetwork by setting the computer sharing options. Click on OK.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps15 15. Screen message do want to restart your Computer will pop up. Select Yes. It will shut down yourcomputer and restart.Uninstall ProcedureStep 1:If you want to uninstall the WLAN Mini-PCI, just simply clickStart Menu " Program File " Wireless """" Uninstalled, it shall uninstall all related programs.Important: Restart your computer to make the changes effective before you reinstall thedriver.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps16 Step 2: Restart your Computer.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps174. Configuration UtilityWireless LAN 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Mini-PCI uses its own management software. All functionscontrolled by user are provided by this application. Usually this application starts automatically,or click icon from Start Menu to start the Utility application.A new icon - should appear in your Icon tray. If the icon is in red, it means that Wireless LAN 11Mbps NIC configuration is invalid or incomplete. Sometimes icon can be colored in red. This mayhappen when communication is defined poor connection or incorrectly.Figure 1 Icon tray with a new icon User can navigate through “sheets”, by clicking tabs. “X” button will minimize window. Below description explains the use and meanings of the various screen messages.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps184.1 Link Status- StatusThis field is used to display the current status of connection. When the state shows “Connected toSSID“ means normal flow of operation in Infrastructure mode. The PC is connected to accesspoint. Networking is available. A state of “Scanning” means that the node is searching for available access point and unable detects the SSID for an available access point within range.This field will also display an error message for some reason if the driver failed to initialize.Network TypeInfrastructure Mode - The driver will scan all available channels continuously until it finds one ormore Access Points that matches its SSID. At that point it will try and authenticate andassociate with the Access Point. Ad Hoc Mode - The driver will scan for 5 seconds looking for an existing Ad Hoc networkusing the same SSID.- Current Channel and Transmit Rate Shows the channel of the radio and transmit rate are being currently used for an active connection. This value has no meaning when the radio is “Scanning”- Link QualityThe Link Quality bar graph is only active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode. The bar graphdisplays the quality of the link between the node and Access Point. It summarizes the quality ofthe link over the bar graph, which can take on one of the following values:“Poor”“Fair”“Good” “Very Good”“Excellent”- Signal Strength The Signal Strength bar graph is only active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode. The bar graph displays normalized signal strength as reported by the radio, averaged over all frames over 100 bytes long that are received from the Access Point.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps21 - Network Type This field allows you to select from a list of supported Network “Modes”. The modes displayed willhave two values: “Ad Hoc” and “Infrastructure”. Ad Hoc - This is the 802.11 peer-to-peer mode of operation. In 802.11Ad Hoc only one wireless“cell” is supported for each different SSID. All communication is done from Client to Client withoutthe use of an Access Point. 802.11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing thewireless connection. Infrastructure - This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802.11 Access Point. Allcommunication is done via the Access Point, which relays packets to other wireless Clients inthe BSS as well as to nodes on a wired network such as Ethernet. Transmit Rate – The transmission rate at which client of AP transmits the data packets. You mayset this to fixed 1Mbps, fixed 2 Mbps, fixed 5.5 Mbps or 11 Mbps. Encryption (WEP) - You may desire an additional measure of security on your wireless network,which can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption.When an encrypted frame is received it will only be accepted if it decrypts correctly. This will onlyhappen if the receiver has the WEP Key used by the transmitter. This panel allows to entry for 64/128-bit encryption according to WEP function select. To bewritten to the driver and registry, such as Hexadecimal format, each key must consist of hex digits,which means that only digit 0-9 and letters A-F are valid entries. If entered incorrectly program willnot write keys to a driver.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps224.4 About About tab shows the product version including the detail of Driver, Application and firmware version.Users must use this version number when reporting their problems to technical support.

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Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps244.5 Windows XP Zero ConfigurationMicrosoft provides Windows XP Zero Configuration, which means user doesn’t need to use softwareprovided by the manufacturer. Instead, Windows XP recognizes the Mini-PCI and provides thenecessary driver and configuration software.If your station is within range of a WLAN, Windows XP announces that one or more wireless networksare available and suggests that you click the Network icon to see a list of available networks. Configuring Automatic Network ConnectionsTo configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps:1. Right-click a Network icon in the notification area at the bottom of the screen to display a pop-upmenu. Click the Open Network Connections option.2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and click Properties in the Pop-up menu.Windows XP displays the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.3. Click the Wireless Networks tab, shown as below. Notice that the wireless network that was presentwhen you first inserted the wireless NIC is already listed.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps25 4. To add another network to the list, click the Add button on the Wireless Networks tab to display theWireless Network Properties dialog.5. Type a network name ( SSID) in the Network name test box.6. If you have implemented a system automatically providing users with network keys and /or WEPkeys, click OK to save this network SSID and move on to the next network that you want to configure.7. If you are setting up an ad hoc mode wireless connection, click the last check box in the dialog.Otherwise, if you are configuring a connection to an AP, leave the check box uncheck and click OK.Windows XP adds the network to the list of preferred networks in the Wireless Network ConnectionProperties dialog box.8. When you finish adding all wireless networks to which you expect this computer to need access,click OK.Note: XP includes support for IEEE 802.1X standard for port –level authentication of stations in thenetwork.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps265. Troubleshooting If you encounter any problems during the installation, or to confirm that the WLAN 11Mbps device isinstalled properly, please read the following troubleshooting section.In Windows 98:To check that the WLAN 11Mbps device is installed properly, please do the following:1.Go to START>SETTINGS>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK. Choose the Configuration Tab. If youfind the WLAN 11Mbps Mini-PCI, it means the card is installed properly. If you see the YellowQuestion-mark (?) means the resources are conflicting. (Please read further in this section forsolutions.) -or-2. Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Device Manager and click on theNetwork Mini-PCI. You will find the WLAN 11Mbps Mini-PCI if it is installed successfully. If you see theYellow sign, the resources are conflicting. Click on the PCMCIA Card and then on the PCMCIA CardService, you can see the status of the PC card. If there is a yellow sign either on the Mini-PCI or the PCcard, please check the following.1. Check to see if your computer supports 3.3V Card.2. Check to see if your computer has a free IRQ. If not, make an IRQ free by assigning thesame IRQ to some devices, for example COM 1; COM 2 can be assigned the same IRQvalues.3. Check that you have inserted the right card and have installed the proper driver.In Windows 2000:1. Check the Windows 2000 Diagnostics. See if there is any conflict in the resource allocation orthe I/O Address, IRQ allocations. If you find that the IRQ or I/O Addresses are already assignedto some other devices, you must change that value. I/O Address needs 40h byte length.2. Go to the Control panel. Double click on the PCMCIA Card and you will see WLAN Mini-PCI.Double clicking on that will show you the Card Information, driver name and the driver file. Youmust confirm the name of the driver and the driver file as "prismnic.inf" and "prismnds.sys". Ifyou do not find the names listed above, there are some problems and the driver is not installedproperly. Reinstall the driver.Note: Check the PnP BIOS setup menu and select no in case of the WLAN Mini-PCI installation.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps276. Technical specifications of Wireless LANDriver support - Windows XP− Windows 98− Windows 2000− Windows ME- Win CE (Strong ARM platform)Standards supported− IEEE 802.11 standard for Wireless LAN− All major networking standards (including TCP/IP, IPX)EnvironmentalOperating temperature (ambient):− -10°C to 50°C (Operating),-20 to 70°C (Storing)− Max. Humidity: 95% Non-condensingPower specifications− Transmit Power, 2.7v to 3v: 15 dBm min.Radio specificationsRange:− per cell indoors approx. 35-100 meters or more− per cell outdoors up to 100-300 metersFrequency range:− 2.4-2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrumNumber of Channels:− Europe: 13 (1-13 )− US: 11 (1-11 )− France: 4 (10-13 )− Japan: 14 (1-14 )Antenna system:− Internal patch antenna supporting diversity.Mobility:− Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps28Specific featuresSupported bit rates:− 11 Mbps− 5.5 Mbps− 2 Mbps− 1 MbpsData encryption:− 64 /128 bit WEP EncryptionUtility Software:− Management utility software

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps29Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection 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 withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of thefollowing 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 thatto 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 cableswhen connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RFexposure compliance.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. For laptopinstallations, the antenna must be installed to ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in the event the usersplaces the device in their lap during use (i.e. positioning of antennas must be placed in the upper portion of theLCD panel only to ensure 20 cm will be maintained if the user places the device in their lap for use) and2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEMintegrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements requiredwith this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptopconfigurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer consideredvalid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will beresponsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCCauthorization.End Product LabelingThis transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDLmodems, certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in avisible area with the following: "Contains TX FCC ID: MXF-M911031B".RF Exposure Manual Information That Must be IncludedThe users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location "IMPORTANTNOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter mustbe installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."Additional Information That Must be Provided to OEM IntegratorsThe end user should NOT be provided any instructions on how to remove or install the device.

Wireless LANUser manual Wireless LAN 11 Mbps 31R&TTE Compliance StatementThis equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THEEUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment andtelecommunication 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 TerminalEquipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000 .SafetyThis 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 withelectrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore beallowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.EU Countries intended for useThe ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.EU Countries Not intended for useNone.Potential restrictive useFrance: Only channels 10,11,12, and13

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