HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H42400 Mini PCI IIIB Wireless LAN Card User Manual R0203066Mnl BACL

HON HAI Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. Mini PCI IIIB Wireless LAN Card R0203066Mnl BACL

Contents

Users Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 About the T60H424 MiniPCI Card
1-1 Features
1-2 Applications
1-3 Product Kit
Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning
2-1 Network Topology
2-2 Roaming
Chapter 3 Installing and Navigating the PRISM Configuration Utility
3-1 LAN-Express Configuration Utility - Installation
3-2 LAN-Express Configuration Utility - Navigation
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix B Glossary
Chapter 1 About the T60H424 MiniPCI Card
The IEEE 802.11 T60H424 MiniPCI Card is compatible with any standard, notebook computer Type II or Type
III PCMCIA slot / Type III MiniPCI slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically recognize the
T60L198 PCMCIA and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the T60H424 MiniPCI card will
communicate seamlessly with other T60H424 wireless home
and office networking products.
1-1 FEATURES
1. Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate: T-1 line alternative/replacement that dramatically cuts costs.
2. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility.
3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased flexibility.
4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s offers quick, trouble-free integration with existing
networks.
5. Robust Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure, interference-resistant wireless
connection.
6. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.
7. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems (NOS) including Windows ® 98
and Windows ® 2000
8. Easy Plug and Play installation(T60L198).
9. Omni - directional antenna included
10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s
1-2 APPLICATIONS
T60H424 products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the
network the following applications and environments:
Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or older buildings
Buildings with asbestos insulation
Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ
Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the workplace or relocate
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary networks.
Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak
period and Auditors that require workgroups at customer sites.
Access to database for mobile workers
Medical, Technical and Retail specialists that require roaming access to a database or
other network resources.
SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
Perfect for users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys rapidly.
Inter-building connection
Wireless building-to-building networks are quickly and easily installed, require no monthlylease fees, and
provide the flexibility to reconfigure easily.
1-3 PRODUCT KIT
The T60H424 product kit includes the following items. Ensure that the items in the following list have been
included. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your local dealer.
1 X T60L198 PCMCIA Type II Adapter or Type III T60H424 MiniPCI Adapter
1 X Driver
1 X User Manual & Utility
Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning
The T60H424 supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802.11
standards committee.
The T60H424 can be configured as:
. Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs.
. Infrastucture for enterprise LANs.
. LAN-Interconnection for to point-to-point link as a campus backbone.
2-1 Network Topology
Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Fig.1 Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN
An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers. Each equipped with on T60H424 adapter, connected as
an independent wireless LAN.Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same
radio channel.
Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for branch level departments or SOHO operations.
乙太網路
File Server Desktop PC Desktop PC
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Access Point Access Point
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
The T60H424 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations.An integrated wireless and wired LAN
is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of T60H424 PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic
Service Set (BSS).Each T60H424 can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a T60H424 equipped PC to a wired LAN and
doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 T60H424 PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward data
within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastucture LAN is doubled.
Ad-Hoc Infrastructure
Access Point
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Fig 3 The effective transmission ranges
2-2 Roaming
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users More than one BSS can be configured
as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All T60H424
PCs and Access Point within one ESS must be configured with the same ESSID and use the same radio channel.
Ess
BSS1 BSS2
乙太網路
File Server Desktop PC Desktop PC
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Desktop PC with
T60L198/T60L244
Access Point Access Point
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Notebook with
T60L198/T60L244
Fig.4 Roaming in an Extended Service Set (ESS)
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Access Point
position is recommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance
performance.
Chapter 3 Installing & Navigating the LAN-Express Configuration Utility
3-1 LAN-Express CONFIGURATION UTILITY - INSTALLATION
Insert the LAN-Express Network Configuration Utility disk into an available floppy disk drive.
From the "Run" window type "A:\utility \setup.exe" (where "A" represents a floppy disk drive).
3-2 LAN-Express CONFIGURATION UTILITY - NAVIGATION
The following section describes and defines the various functions of the LAN-Express Network
Configuration Utility. This utility provides quick access to all adapter settings.
After installation is complete, a LAN-Express utility icon will appear in
the “Start” ->”Program”->”Wireless LAN Card Utility”->”Wireless LAN Utility” Icon.
The LAN-Express About Icon: Clicking the upper left corner icon in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the About, here you will find Version, Copyright and Manufacturer information.
The LAN-Express Card Status: Clicking the Card Status button in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Card Status, The Link Info menu provides information about the current link between the adapter and
the base station(or AP).
The LAN-Express Quality Test: Clicking the Quality Test button in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Quality Test, providing a simple test on two station. While one station Set a Master mode, another
station set a slave mode. Master station must set slave station’s Mac Address. If a station is tested under loopback
test mode, it should use AP of LAN-Express.
The LAN-Express Card Monitor: Clicking the Card Monitor button in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Card Monitor, It can monitor a physical layer in the Adapter currently.
The LAN-Express Configuration: Clicking Config Adapter in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Config Adapter, providing quick access to all adapter settings. The following image shows the
LAN-Express Configuration Utility. It can change every parameters.
The LAN-Express Card Encryption: Clicking the Card Encryption button in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Card Encryption, An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption scheme used to
protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit keys,128-bit keys to provide
access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode a
data transmission, each wireless client on the network must use an identical 64-bit key,128-bit key.
The LAN-Express Firmware Upgrade: Clicking the Firmware Upgrade button in the LAN-Express Utility
will open the Firmware Upgrade, It can upgrade a firmware of differ version.
Configuration: Selecting this tab opens the “Configuration” menu. Here you will find options for
configuring your adapter.
Description of Settings
Following is an explanation of each adapter setting presented by the “Configuration” menu.
Mode: The Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless LAN. Choose Ad-Hoc or
Infrastructure Mode depending on your network type. A brief explanation of each mode follows:
Ad-Hoc: This mode is used for a simple peer-to-peer network. This type of network
allows the sharing of local resources only between wireless clients without a wireless
Access Point (AP).
Infrastructure: This mode allows a wireless LAN to be integrated into an existing wired
network through an AP. Infrastructure type networks also permit roaming between Access
Points while maintaining connection to all network resources. Infrastructure mode
provides additional features, such as WEP security, power saving and extended range.
SSID: An acronym for Service Set Identifier, SSID is the unique name shared among all clients and
Access Points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all clients or Access Points
participating in the same network. The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 30 characters.
Ethernet Conversion: The RFC1042 mode is the 802.11 standard conversion method and is
selected by default. If compatibility with older wireless LAN systems is necessary select another
conversion implementation from the Ethernet Conversion drop down list.
Tx Rate: The transmit rate or Tx Rate selects the allowable transfer rates of the wireless client. To
optimize performance and range, the Tx Rate should be set to Fully Automatic, which will
automatically adjust the transfer speed for best performance and longest range.
Note: The Tx rate setting must be supported by the AP. If the AP does not support the Tx rate,
undesired results may occur.
WEP: An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption scheme used to protect your
wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit keys,128-bit keys to provide
access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode a
data transmission, each wireless client on the network must use an identical 64-bit key,128-bit key.
NOTE: This feature is only available in Infrastructure Mode and must also be enabled on the
Access Point. Select the WEP tab to enable or disable this feature.
PS Mode: Power Saving Mode enables or disables the power saving features of your wireless
adapter. When enabled on a laptop, the power saving mode can reduce power consumption by the
wireless card and extend the battery life of your laptop. This setting is only implemented in a
network operating in Infrastructure mode.
Changing the PS mode: The PS Mode on your adapter is set to “Disabled” by default.
To change the setting, select “Enabled” from the drop-down list, click “OK” and wait a few
seconds. The screen will then is updated and show the current Connection Status, Link
Quality and Signal Strength.
Channel: This setting specifies the default 802.11 channel used by the Wireless LAN
communication. In an Infrastructure type network without an Access Point active on the default
channel, clients will scan through all available channels searching for a network with matching SSID.
Changing the Channel: Changing the channel is only effective in Ad-Hoc networks.
Networks operating in Infrastructure mode automatically scan for a channel. The following
table presents contains the operational channel frequency for several countries.
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Problem Solving
My computer does not recognize the T60H424.
Probable Solution:
The T60H424 is not properly inserted into the PCMCIA/MiniPCI slot.
Ensure that the T60H424 has been inserted into an available PCMCIA/MiniPCI slot.
The T60H424 does not work properly.
Probable Solution:
Insert the PCMCIA/MiniPCI adapter into Notebook’s slot again. A beep should be heard if the
adapter is properly inserted.
Check the I/O cable that connects the RF module and the PCMCIA/MiniPCI adapter. The power
LED(T60L198) indicator will be active if the cable is properly connected.
For non-Windows 95/98 environments, ensure that a PCMCIA/MiniPCI card service driver is
installed in your computer.
1) Click on the Control Panel and then on PC-Card/MiniPCI. Check whether it has PCMCIA/MiniPCI card
in one of the sockets or not. If you find “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC-Card Adapter” or “LAN-Express IEEE
802.11 MiniPCI Adapter” in one of the sockets, it means the card is detected properly. If you see the yellow sign of
question-mark(?), the resources are conflicting.
2)Right click on “My Computer” and the select Properties. Select the device Manager and click on the Network
Adapter. You will find “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC-Card Adapter” or “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 MiniPCI
Adapter” if it is installed successfully. If you see the Yellow sign the resources are conflicting. Click on
PCMCIA/MiniPCI card and then on PCMCIA/MiniPCI Card service, you can see the status of PCMCIA/MiniPCI.
card. If there are yellow sign either on adapter or PCMCIA/MIniPCI card, please check followings.
2-1) Check if your Notebook supports 3.3V card.
2-2)Check if your Notebook has a free IRQ
2-3) Check that you have inserted the right card and have installed the proper driver.
If the T60H424 does not function after attempting the above steps, remove the PCMCIA adapter,
and do the following:
From the run window enter, c:\windows\system, locate and delete the Express.sys file
Open the “Control Panel” double-click “System” and delete “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC-card
Adapter” or “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 MiniPCI Adapter”.
Restart the PC and repeat the hardware and software installation steps outlined in
Chapters 3 and 4.
The T60H424 station cannot communicate with other computers linked via Ethernet in the
Infrastructure configuration.
Probable Solution:
Ensure that the T60H424 with which the station is associated is powered on.
Confirm the station is configured with the same operating radio channel as the T60H424. If
the IDs are different, change the T60H424 and all the stations within the BSS to another
radio channel.
Ensure that the station is configured with the same security options as the T60H424, and
can be turned off and on with the same security key.
Confirm that the BSS ID is the same as the T60H424 for a roaming disabled station.
Alternately confirm that the ESS ID is the same as the T60H424 for a roaming enabled
Station
Appendix B Glossary
Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together.
Ad-Hoc - An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as an
independent wireless LAN.
Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network that transports information from one
central location to another central location. The information is then off-loaded onto a local system.
Base Station - In mobile telecommunication, a base station is the central radio transmitter/ receiver that
maintains communication with the mobile radio telephone sets within range. In cellular and personal
communications applications, each cell or microcell has its own base station; each base station in turn
is interconnected with other cells’ base.
BSS - Stands for “Basic Service Set.” An Access Point associated with several wireless stations.
ESS - Stands for “Extended Service Set.” More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set. An
ESS is basically a roaming domain.
Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, originally developed by Xerox Corp., which
accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on 10 Mbps baseband
transmission over shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire.
Infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, which develops standards for PC cards,
formerly known as PCMCIA cards, are available in three “types” which are about the same length and
width as credit cards, but range in thickness from 3.3 mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type
III). These cards can be used for many functions, including memory storage, as landline modems and
as wireless LAN.
Roaming - A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wireless LAN mobile station, for
example) through the territory of a domain (an ESS, for example) while continuously connecting to the
infrastructure.
RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not hear each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can
solve this “ Hidden Node Problem”.
Product Specifications for T60H424 :
Radio: Complies with IEEE 802.11
Frequency Band: 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ( for US, Canada, and ETSI
2400 ~ 2497MHz (for Japan)
Modulation TYPE: CCK,BPSK,QPSK
Operating Channels: IEEE 802.11 compliant
11 channels (US, Canada)
13 channels (ETSI)
14 channels (Japan)
Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Data Rate: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbps
Output Power: > +13dBm
Receive sensitivity: Min. -76dBm for 11Mbps; Min. -80dBm for
5.5/2/1
Mbps ;(@BER 10E-5)
Antenna Type: De-attached PCB patch diversity antenna or
MMCX
connector for external antenna
Current
Consumption : 3.3 V/5 V , Tx mode 350 m A (Max.) ; Rx mode 230
m A (Max.);
Package : PCMCIA Type II/MiniPCI Type III
Certification: FCC Part 15
ETSI 300.328
ARIB STD33 & T66
Driver : Windows 95/98/2000/ME

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