HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H570 WLAN/Modem Combo Card User Manual Kestrel user manual rev6

HON HAI Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. WLAN/Modem Combo Card Kestrel user manual rev6

revised users manual

1 Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCIUser Manual
- - 2Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card ............................................................. 31-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 31-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network ................................................................. 31-3 Features and Requirements................................................................................... 4Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning............................................................ 52-1 Peer-to-Peer Network ........................................................................................... 52-2 Base Station Network ........................................................................................... 6Chapter 3 Wireless Utility and Configuration ............................................................. 73-1 Configuring the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI Card in Microsoft Windows XPTablet Edition.............................................................................................................. 73-2 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings ................................................. 83-3 Wireless LAN Activity Light ............................................................................... 93-4 Advanced Network Property Page ..................................................................... 103-5 Statistics Properties ............................................................................................ 14Appendix A Specifications for the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI Card ................. 16Physical Specifications ............................................................................................. 16Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 17Appendix B Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 18Appendix C Glossary........................................................................................................ 20
- - 3Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card1-1 IntroductionThe Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card allows you to access wireless Local Area Networks, share alocal printer and files with others in your network, access the Internet, and roam about theoffice—wire-free. This wireless Local Area Network solution is designed for both large and smallbusinesses, and it is scalable so that you can add users and new network features as yournetworking needs grow.1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area NetworkThis product is a Local Area Network (LAN) device. A LAN is composed of two or morecomputers that are connected to each other in order to share files or common equipment such as aprinter or a modem. A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but iteliminates the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment. Not only is awireless LAN easier to deploy, but it also allows for “roaming.” For example, when using a tabletPC with a Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card, you can roam from a conference room to an officewithout being disconnected from the network.
- - 41-3 Features and RequirementsAn 802.11b based wireless LAN includes the following features:• Support for the IEEE 802.11b standard• 2.4-GHz band operation• Network data rate up to 11 Mbps• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryptionTo participate in a wireless LAN, you need the following items:• Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card• Software CD containing application, drivers, software reference guide, and help file• A tablet PC with a Mini PCI Type III slot, a CD drive, and Microsoft Windows XP TabletEdition.The Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card is Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified and will work with anyother Wi-Fi certified base station or wireless client adapter.
- - 5Chapter 2 Network Configuring and PlanningA wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation. While each method has itsadvantages, one may be better suited for your needs. Review the following configurations todetermine which mode is best for you.• Peer-to-Peer Network• Base Station Network2-1 Peer-to-Peer NetworkA Peer-to-Peer network is also called an “ad hoc” network. This mode is the easiest to deploy and isideal for small offices. As a user on this type of network, you are able to share files with otheremployees, print to a shared office printer, and access the Internet through a shared modem.However, with peer-to-peer networking, your computer is only able to communicate with otherwireless clients that are within a certain range and in your wireless workgroup.CharacteristicsNetworked computers send data directly to each otherAdvantages• Simple setup• Cost efficiencyDisadvantagesCommunication is limited to those who are located in a certain range
- - 62-2 Base Station NetworkA Base Station network is also called an “infrastructure” network. The key difference between awireless Base Station network and a peer-to-peer network is the addition of one extra element—thebase station or access point. Additionally, the wireless Base Station can provide access to anexisting wired LAN. This link allows computers on the infrastructure wireless LAN to access theother wired LAN’s resources and tools, including Internet access, electronic mail delivery, filetransfer, and printer sharing.CharacteristicsNetworked computers communicate with each other through a dedicated base station. All datatransmitted between the computers on this wireless LAN passes through the base station.Advantages• Extended range: The access point extends the range of the wireless LAN. Each computercan communicate with other computers equipped by wireless networks that are within therange of the access point.• Roaming: As you move throughout the building, the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCIcard determines the best access point to use to ensure continuous communication with thenetwork.• Network connectivity: An access point can provide wireless LAN access to an existingwired network by bridging the two networks together. This gives users of the wireless LANaccess to all the functions of a wired network—from file server access to electronic mailand the Internet.DisadvantagesBecause this network mode offers more features, it requires additional components and setuptime to deploy.RequirementsOne base station, such as the:• WL310 Wireless Home Office Gateway• WL410 Wireless SMB Access Point• WL510 Wireless Enterprise Access Point
- - 7Chapter 3 Wireless Utility and Configuration3-1 Configuring the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI Card in MicrosoftWindows XP Tablet EditionThe Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI software consists of the Windows XP Tablet Edition device drivers.Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP Tablet Edition is available inMicrosoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate MicrosoftWeb sites are also available here.To access this information:1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.2. Click Network and Internet Connections.3. Click Network Connections.4. Right-click the connection for your Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI device, and select Properties.5. From the General tab, click the Configure button.6. From the General tab, click the Troubleshoot button.When the Help and Support Center window appears, you can access information regarding thenetwork adapter. To access configuration information of your adapter, follow the on-screeninstructions. For the network adapter to function in a wireless LAN, you must change the settings atleast once.
- - 83-2 Configuring Your Wireless Networking SettingsAfter the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card has been configured, set up the wireless settings inWindows XP Tablet Edition. Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XPTablet Edition is available in Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Linksto the appropriate Microsoft Web sites are also available here.To access this information:1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel.2. Click Network and Internet Connections.3. Click Network Connections.4. Right-click the connection for your Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI device, and select Properties.5. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.6. Click on the link Setting Up Wireless Network Configuration.When the Help and Support Center window appears, you can access information regarding wirelessnetwork configuration. To access configuration information of your adapter, follow the on-screeninstructions.
- - 93-3 Wireless LAN Activity LightThere is a wireless LAN activity light on computers that support the Compaq 802.11b WLAN MiniPCI card. Once the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card and drivers are installed, the wirelessLAN activity light provides quick feedback to the user on the current status of the wireless LAN.On the tablet PC, look for the wireless LAN icon (shown below) to identify this light. You mayalso refer to the Hardware Guide included with the tablet PC.Light status definitions:• Light flashing: Access Point search mode• Light on: Active link• Light off: Radio power off
- - 103-4 Advanced Network Property PageYou can configure the advanced wireless settings by clicking the Configure button in the General tab from theWireless Network Connection Properties window shown below.
- - 11The following window shows the content of Advanced tab:You can configure these advanced settings as described below.802.11 Power ManagementThis property controls whether 802.11 power management is used. If power management is seton, the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card operates in a power saving mode.• Disabled: Disable 802.11 power management. Default setting.• Enable: Enable 802.11 power management.Fragmentation ThresholdThis attribute specifies the current maximum size, in octets, of data that may be delivered to the wirelessnetwork at once. A frame is broken into fragments if its size exceeds the value of this attribute. Lowerfragmentation thresholds can increase throughput in areas where high interference is encountered. Higherfragmentation thresholds can increase data throughput if there is little interference. The default value of thisattribute is 2346. The minimum value is 256.
- - 12Preamble TypeThe preamble type property controls the length of the preamble. The type of preamble allowsthe user to trade off compatibility with pre-802.11b wireless LAN cards for some transmitthroughput increase on 802.11b wireless LANs. Set preamble type:• Short: Only compatible with 802.11b wireless LAN networks. Allows fastertransmittal of data on 802.11b wireless LAN networks.• Long: Compatible with 802.11b and pre-802.11b wireless LAN networks.• Auto: Automatically choose short or long preamble type. Default setting.RadioSet this attribute to control your radio emissions. Some situations may require you to turn offyour Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI radio. Flying on an airplane is one example where theradio is required to be turned off.• On: Card can transmit and receive signals. Default setting.• Off: Card cannot transmit and receive signals.RateSets transmit rate of the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card. Setting a fixed rate will forcethe card to connect at only that speed to other 802.11b and pre-802.11b clients or access points.Setting the speed to Auto allows the card to automatically select the optimum transmit rate basedon the capabilities of the other clients and access points.• Fixed 1 Mbps: Set transmit rate to 1 Mbps.• Fixed 2 Mbps: Set transmit rate to 2 Mbps.• Fixed 5.5 Mbps: Set transmit rate to 5.5 Mbps.• Fixed 11 Mbps: Set transmit rate to 11 Mbps.• Auto: Set transmit rate to auto adjustment. Default setting.
- - 13RegionConfigures the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card for compliance in the listed regions.The region setting must match the region you are in for your card to interoperate with localequipment and to comply with local laws and regulations.• Canada• Europe (except France)• France• Japan• Japan (MKK1): also known as TELEC.• USARTS ThresholdSetting this attribute turns on RTS/CTS handshake for frames of Data or Management typetransmitted by the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card. When a data packet to transmit isgreater than or equal to the RTS Threshold, the card will use a RTS/CTS handshake beforesending the data packet. The default value of this attribute is 2347.
- - 143-5 Statistics PropertiesYou can obtain more information from the Statistics tab in the window shown below. It includes the following information.Firmware versionDisplays the current firmware version of the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card.Driver versionDisplays the current driver version for the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card.
- - 15MAC addressDisplay the MAC address of your Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card.Associated BSSIDDisplays the MAC address of the access point that your card is currently associated.Link QualityIndicates the condition of the current wireless link. The higher the quality, the better thethroughput.Signal StrengthIndicates the signal strength with respect to the current connected access point. In general, youwill get stronger signal strength when you are closer to the associated access point.
- - 16Appendix A Specifications for the Compaq 802.11bWLAN Mini PCI CardPhysical SpecificationsDimensions (L × W × H) 59.6mm × 50.8mm × 4.8mmWeight 14.2 gramTemperature and Humidity (non condensing)Operation 10 to 49 °C Maximum humidity 90%Transit (shipping) -30 to 70 °C Humidity 5 to 90%Storage -20 to 60 °C Humidity 5 to 90%Power CharacteristicsStandby mode 68 mAReceive mode 270 mA (Nominal)Transmit mode 550 mA (Nominal)Power supply 3.3 VNetworking CharacteristicsCompatibility • IEEE 802.11 Standard forWireless LANs (DSSS)• Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)certified by the Wireless EthernetCompatibility Alliance (WECA)• Mini PCI specificationHost operating system • Microsoft Windows XP TabletEditionMedia Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) withAcknowledgement (ACK)
- - 17Regulatory InformationWireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although wirelessnetworking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, localradio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communicationequipment.Radio CharacteristicsR-F frequency band 2.4 GHz (2412-2472 MHz)Sub-channels 12412224173242242427524326243772442824479245210 245711 246212 246713 2472 ETSI approvedcountries andJapan only14 2484 Japan onlySpreading 11-chip Barker Sequence, DQPSK, DBPSKand CCKBit Error Rate (BER) Better than 8%Nominal output power 16 dBmEncryption 128-bit (RC4), also supports 64-bitRC4/WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication.Communications at lower Transmit Rates will travel larger distances.• The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed nearmetal surfaces and solid high-density materials.• Range is also impacted due to “obstacles” in the signal path of the radio that may eitherabsorb or reflect the radio signal.
- - 18Appendix B TroubleshootingUsing the World Wide WebSupport services are available on the Internet through the Compaq support forum. You can eitherbrowse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your own questions. Compaqresponds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq support forum, go to theCompaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com.Preparing to Call Technical SupportIf you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to calltechnical support. To receive the fastest possible solution when you call, run the tablet PCdiagnostics utility. Refer to your computer documentation for information on running diagnostics.Refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the tablet PC for informationabout contacting a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Have the followinginformation available before calling Compaq:• Applicable error messages• Add-on options• Operating system• Third-party hardware or software• Detailed questions• Technical Support Registration number, if you have previously called Compaq TechnicalSupport for assistance with your product (this number is assigned to you the first time youcall Technical Support).Problem Solving1. My computer does not recognize the wireless network card.Solutions:• Ensure that the wireless network card has been inserted into the Mini PCI slot.• Ensure the antennas are connected.2. The wireless network card does not work properly.Solutions:• Right-click My Computer and then choose Properties from the menu. ClickHardware and then the Device Manager tab from the System Properties window andclick Network Adapter from the list. “Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI” will belisted if it is installed successfully. If you see a Yellow Question Mark in front of the
- - 19wireless network card, then the wireless card is not properly installed. Perform thefollowing steps: Check and make sure that you have inserted the right card and have installed theproper driver. Remove the driver and install it again. Then reboot your computer.• Confirm that the workstation and the wireless network are configured with the sameSSID.3. I cannot connect to one of the users in the network.Solutions:• Make sure each network client is up and running.• Make sure your Network Name (SSID) settings are correct.• Make sure your WEP settings are correct.• Move your computer closer to the base station or other network client.• Make sure the network client you need to reach is within range, or within range of anaccess point.• Make sure the network settings are correct for your local area network.• On a tablet PC, the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI radio may not be enabled. Go to DeviceManager in Control Panel and open the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI properties page.Click on the Advanced tab. Verify that the Radio property is set to On.• Make sure the Wireless LAN Status Light on the tablet PC is solid green.Contact your network administrator for other networking issues.
- - 20Appendix C GlossaryAccess Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networkstogether.Ad Hoc - A peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of wireless clientsconsistent an independent wireless LAN.backbone - The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network that transportsinformation from one central location to another central location. The information is then off-loaded onto a local system.BSS - Basic Service Set. An Access Point associated with several wireless stations.ESS - Extended Service Set. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set. AnESS is basically a roaming domain.ESSID –Extended Service Set Identifier. The length of the ESSID information is between 0 and 32octets. A 0 length identifier indicates the broadcast SSID.Ethernet - A popular local area data communications network, originally developed by XeroxCorp., which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on 10/100Mbps transmission rate over shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire.infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration.Roaming - A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wireless LAN mobilestation, for example) through the territory of a domain (an ESS, for example) while continuouslyconnecting to the infrastructure.SSID – Same as ESSID.WEP –Wired Equivalent Privacy. The optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specifiedby IEEE 802.11 used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to theconfidentiality of a wired local area network (LAN) medium that does not employ cryptographictechniques to enhance privacy.
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- - 21Warning· This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with providedinstructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computermounted antenna and person’’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist andfeet) during wireless modes of operation.· Optional vehicle mounted antenna must not exceed 5.11 dBi antenna gain andshould be professionally installed.· This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.CAUTIONAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

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