HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H786 802.11b/g MiniPCI module User Manual

HON HAI Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. 802.11b/g MiniPCI module

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1U S E R ’ S M A N U A LT60H786Mini-PCI Type IIIB 802.11b/g WLAN CARDAmbit Microsystems Corporation5F-1, 5 Hsin-An Rd., Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.TEL: 886-3-5784975, FAX: 886-3-5782924, Internet: Ambit@shts.seed.net.tw
2ContentsSECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................11-1 FEATURES..........................................................................................................................11-2 REGULATORY NOTICE...................................................................................................3FCC CLASS B STATEMENT...................................................................................................................3CANADIAN REGULATORY WIRELESS NOTICE........................................................................................4EUROPEAN UNION NOTICE....................................................................................................................4SECTION TWO: WIRELESS LAN INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION .....................52-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................52-2 INSTALLATION PROCESS.................................................................................................................52-3 UNINSTALLATION PROCESS..........................................................................................................10SECTION THREE: WIRELESS UTILITY AND CONFIGURATION......................................133-1 WINDOWS 98SE/NT4/2000/XP WIRELESS UTILITY.....................................................................133-2 CURRENT STATUS TAB.................................................................................................................143-3 PROFILE MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................154-4 DIAGNOSTIC TAB..........................................................................................................................224-5 ACTION MENU..............................................................................................................................23SECTION FOUR: WINDOWS XP WIRELESS UTILITY AND CONFIGURATION................254-1 WINDOWS XP WIRELESS UTILITY................................................................................................25APPENDIX A GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................32The information contained in this manual has been verified at the time of this manual printing. Themanufacturer reserves the right to make any changes and improvements in the product described in thismanual at any time and without notice.All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
1Section One: IntroductionIBM Wireless Mini-PCI Module complied with IEEE 802.11b/g Standard, it can beused to provide a variety of low-cost wireless network interface card to connect yourwireless LAN via fitting into the Mini-PCI Type III slot. The Wireless Mini-PCIModule that complies with this specification and combines networking with high-speed Internet access will let people connect to the Internet anywhere, anytime.With seamless roaming, fully interoperability and advanced security with WEPstandard, Wireless Mini-PCI Module can allow user to switch to different vendors’Access Points through the wireless networks and to prevent from eavesdropping.1-1 Features1-1-1 Wireless LAN Function802.11gRadio Technology IEEE 802.11g draft standard compliantOperating Frequency 2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM bandSpreading IEEE 802.11b DSSS (Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum)IEEE 802.11g OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency DivisionMultiplexing)Channel Numbers 11 channels for United States13 channels for Europe Countries14 channels for JapanData Rate 802.11g : 54Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24, 18,12, 9 and 6Mbps802.11b : 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and1MbpsModulation Schemes 802.11g: 64QAM(54Mbps, 48Mbps),16QAM(36Mbps, 24Mbps), QPSK (18Mbps, 12Mbps),BPSK (9Mbps, 6Mbps)802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps),DBPSK (1 Mbps)
2Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACKTransmitter Output Power Typical 12 dBm for 54MbpsTypical 13 dBm for 48MbpsTypical 14 dBm for 36MbpsTypical 15 dBm for 24, 18, 12, 9, 6MbpsTypical 17 dBm for 11, 5.5, 2, 1MbpsReceiver Sensitivity Typical –70 dBm for 54Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –72 dBm for 48Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –78 dBm for 36Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –81 dBm for 24Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –81 dBm for 18Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –81 dBm for 12Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –81 dBm for 9Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –81 dBm for 6Mbps @ 10% PERTypical –83dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PERTypical –85dBm for 5.5Mbps @ 8% PERTypical –86dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PERTypical –90dBm for 1Mbps @ 8% PERCurrent Consumption 630mA at transmit mode (typically)330mA at receive mode (typically)
Federal 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 is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment 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 that to which the receiver isconnected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate thisequipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Statement Needed to be Shown on End ProductSince this module is installed inside the end product, the end product should be affixed a label onvisible area showing that this product contain a RF module, and also its FCC ID.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cmbetween the radiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how toinstall or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrate thismodule.
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, 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 OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliancerequirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheralrequirements, 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 longerconsidered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, theOEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) andObtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product LabellingThis transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed suchthat 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users ( for example: Notebook ). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “ Contains TX FCC ID: MCLT60H786 ”. Manual Information That Must be IncludedThe users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location “IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used forthis transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons andmust not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
4Canadian Regulatory Wireless NoticeOperation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation ofthe device.European Union NoticeProducts bearing the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), EMC Directive(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the EuropeanCommunity.AMBIT declares that T60H786 ( FCC ID: MCLT60H786 ) is limited in CH1~CH11 byspecified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
5Section Two: Wireless Lan Installation and Uninstallation2-1 System RequirementsIn order to install Wireless LAN driver and Utility and use the Wireless LAN card in your notebook computer.Your notebook system must meet the following requirements:! IBM Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Card already inserted! Windows 98SE, NT4, 2K, XP OS Support2-2 Installation Process1. you can execute the program ‘Setup.exe’ in the CD. Windows displays the dialog asbelow. Press ‘Next’ button to continue.
62. Select the destination folder that you want to place the files.3. Wait for the install program to do the installation.
7Window displays the cautions screen automatically. Press ‘Continue Anyway’button to continue. After obtainning the WHQL certification, this caution screen willnot appear.4. Congratulations! Wireless LAN has been installed successfully.Please click ‘Finish’ to complete setup and go to the next step. Please remove anydisks from any drives before your click ‘Finish’.
85. Dut to we haven’t obtained WHQL certification yet, following three displays willappear after installation completion. After obtainning the WHQL certification, thiscaution screen will not appear.Press ‘Next’ button to continue.Press ‘continue Anyway’ button to continue.
9Please click ‘Finish’ to complete setup and go to the next step.
102-3 Uninstallation Process1. One can remove the Wireless LAN via the ‘Add or Remove Programs’ in the‘Control Panel’. Click ‘Change or Remove Programs’ button and select‘Wireless LAN’, the dialog as below displays. Then click ‘Change/Remove’button to perform the un-installation.
112. Select ‘Delete the previous installatoin’ and then click the ‘Next’ button to goto the next step.3. Click ‘OK’ button if you really want to remove the Wireless LAN.
124. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the un-Installation.
13Section Three: Wireless Utility and ConfigurationThe following sections describe the Wireless Network Configuration Utility. Thisutility provides quick access and friendly interface to configure the card setup.3-1 Windows 98SE/NT4/2000/XP Wireless UtilityAfter installation is completed, a Wireless LAN Utility icon will appear in the systemtray each time your computer is restarted. Click it, then you will see the display ofWireless Client Utility. If you cannot find the icon, you can select ‘Start\Programs\IBMWireless\Wireless Client Utility’.
143-2 Current Status TabThe current status tab displays the following information about your wirelessconnection.! Profile Name – The current name of the selected configuration profile.! Network Type – The current type of wireless network that is either Access Pointor Ad-hoc.! Current Mode – The current mode is the frequency and data rate that has beenselected.! Current Channel – Specifies the current channel that the WLAN 802.11b/g isconnected to or scanning on.! Link Status – The link can be either connected or disconnected to an Accesspoint or other wireless client.! Encryption Type – Describes whether or not the wireless traffic is encrypting.! IP Address –The current IP address of the WLAN 802.11b/gFigure 3-1
15The Advanced button provides more detailed information regarding your wirelessconnection.! Country – The country the card is set for.! Transmit Power Level – Provides current setting of Radio output power.! Network Name (SSID) – The wireless network name (SSID) that the device iscurrently connected with.! Power Save Mode – The type of Power Savings that is configured on the device.! Frequency – The current frequency that the Wireless device is connected orscanning on.! Transmit Rate – The transmit rate (Mbps) for the current connection for thewireless driver.! Receive Rate –The receive rate (Mbps) for the current connection for the driver.Figure 3-23-3 Profile ManagementThe Profile Management tab allows the user to configure several different userdefined profiles. Each profile can be configured to match the appropriate settings of aunique wireless network.The Profile box lists all the configured profiles. The Details dialog describes the basicsettings (SSID, Network Type, Security Mode) of the highlighted profile. The activeprofile will be displayed with the wireless icon next to it. To make a profile active,highlight the profile and click on the Activate button. By setting a Profile active, you
16configure the wireless device to search for wireless networks that match up to thosespecific profile wireless settings.Figure 3-3The Available networks button allows the user to view a list of all available wirelessnetwork that are within range of the WLAN 802.11b/g . Each wireless network entrydisplays the SSID, encryption settings, signal strength level, channel and wirelessmode information. You can create a new profile utilizing Available networks buttonby highlighting the wireless network you want to create a profile for and clicking onthe Activate button.Figure 3-4
173-3-1 Create or Modify a Profile1. From the Profile Management tab Click on the New or Modify button2. The Network Configuration Settings dialog box will appear3. In the Profile Name box, type in a unique name that describes the wirelessnetwork you are configuring the settings to connect to.4. In the SSID boxes type in the SSID that matches up with the wireless networkyou are trying to configure the profile to connect with. There are three SSIDselections (SSID1, SSID2, SSID3) available; this feature allows you toconfigure a single profile to match up to 3 different SSID’s.Figure 3-55. Select the Security Tab to manage the security settings associated with thisprofile
18Figure 3-66. Choose the security setting that is required on the wireless network. Once theappropriate security mode is chosen the button next to the selection will enableyou to include any additional information required by that security mode.3-3-2 Security Settings in Profile ManagementThe Security Tab allows you to configure the WLAN 802.11b/g device to match thesecurity settings of the Wireless LAN network.Select the appropriate security mode• Pre-Shared Keys – This mode is commonly referred to as WEP encryption, andallows for setting of all four WEP keys. The pre-shared key selection alsoallows for setting of a unique key, which is used with higher forms of encryptionsuch as AES.• None – Use this mode when there is no security authentication or encryption iscurrently enabled on your Wireless LAN network.
19Figure 3-7Setting Pre-Shared KeysPre-Shared keys can be defined using the “Define Pre-Shared Keys” boxFigure 3-8Key Entry Method – Determines the entry method for an encryption key:• Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F)• ASCII text (any keyboard characters, A-Z, 0-9).
20Pre User Key – Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security.The Pre User key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryptionShared Keys – Determines a set of shared encryption keys (First, Second, Third, Fourth)used for wireless encryption and security. At least one Shared Key field must bepopulated to enable security using a shared key. If more then one key is defined thenClick on the radio button to select a key as the default encryption key. Key Length – The options for Key Length are• 64 bit encryption (10 digits)• 128 bit encryption (26 digits)• 152 bit encryption (32 digits)The number of available characters allowed to be entered in the encryption key field willautomatically be determined by the Key length setting.NoneSelect this mode when there is no authentication or encryption enabled on thewireless LAN network.3-3-3 Advanced settings in Profile ManagementThe advanced tab provide more complex wireless settings and these settings should onlybe modified if there is a specific requirement on your wireless network.a. Power Save Mode - allows the user to minimize power utilized by theWLAN 802.11b/g device. Note: Setting Power Save Mode to enabled(Normal or Maximum) may cause the user to experience an extendedconnection delay of up to one minute.b. Network Type - allows the user to configure the WLAN 802.11b/g deviceas either an Ad-hoc or Access point type networkc. 802.11b Preamble - allows setting the preamble support to match up withthe specified wireless network.d. Transmit Power Level - allows the user to modify the power output of theradio. Setting. Note: Setting this to any other value except 100% willdecrease range of your WLAN 802.11b/g device.
21Figure 3-9Wireless Mode SettingThe wireless Mode settings allow the user to specify which wireless frequency and datarate the wireless network is operating at. If all selections are chosen, the WLAN802.11b/g device will automatically search all frequencies and data rates for wirelessnetworks that match up to the profile settings.Wireless Mode when starting Ad-Hoc settingThe “Wireless Mode when starting ad-hoc setting” allows the user to determine the typeof ad-hoc network to be started. Note: This setting will only take effect if there are noother ad-hoc networks with the same SSID currently operating within range. If existingad-hoc networks with the same SSID are currently operating, then the WLAN 802.11b/gdevice will connect using the frequency and data rate provided by the exiting ad-hocnetwork.
224-4 Diagnostic TabThe diagnostic TAB displays the current data statistics for both receive and transmit.Additional statistics and driver information can be displayed using the appropriatelabeled buttons.Figure 3-10
234-5 Action MenuThe Action menu allows for enabling and disabling both the wireless radio and/or systemtray icon.Figure 3-114-5-1 Enable/Disable RadioThere may be situations when the user wants to disable the WLAN 802.11b/g device’sradio, so that the wireless device cannot send or receive any wireless traffic. If a user is inan environment where there are no wireless networks, the user may turn off the radio inorder to minimize power consumption of the WLAN 802.11b/g device.In the ACTION menu of the Wireless Client Utility there is an Enable Radio/DisableRadio selection. The choice provided in the menu will toggle the current state of the radio.• Enable Radio: The Radio is currently OFF (Disabled), and the “Enable Radio”selection will turn ON the Radio of the wireless device.• Disable Radio: The Radio is currently ON (Enabled), and the “Disable Radio”selection will turn OFF the Radio of the wireless deviceThe WLAN 802.11b/g device radio also may be disabled through an external button locatedon your platform, please review your platform user’s guide for additional information aboutthe wireless enable/disable button4-5-2 Enable/Disable Tray IconIn the ACTION menu of the Wireless Client Utility there is an Enable Tray Icon/Disabletray Icon selection. The choice provided in the menu will toggle the current state of theSystem tray Icon.• Disable Tray Icon: This will remove the tray icon from you system tray. Thesystem tray icon appears in the system tray again after system is restarted or ifthe Wireless Client utility is opened again through Start\Programs\IBM
24Wireless\Wireless Client Utility.• Enable Tray Icon: This will allow for the system tray icon to once again beplaced in the system tray.
25Section Four: Windows XP Wireless Utility and Configuration4-1 Windows XP Wireless Utility 1. To configure the wireless card setting, you can select Start\Settings\Network Connection inthe Windows XP. Choose the wireless network connection, then you will see below screen.From this screen, you can see wireless connection status and wireless signal level.2. Select ‘Properties’ in the above screen. The following windows will show up.
26In ‘General’ page, Wireless LAN card information and networking protocol have beendisplayed. Extra networking protocol can be installed in this page.
273. Select Wireless Networks page, you can see available wireless networks in yournearby area. You can add your preferred wireless Access Point to your list, so yourwireless card will search for specific wireless networks.ConfigureTo connect to an existing access point (infrastructure) network, under Availablenetworks, click the network name, and then click ‘Configure’ to setup wirelesssecurity and data encryption.RefreshTo update the list of available networks that are within range of your computer, clickRefresh.AddTo connect to an access point (infrastructure) network that you know is available butthat does not appear under Available networks, under Preferred networks, click Add.In Wireless Network Properties, specify the network name (Service Set Identifier).RemoveTo remove a wireless network from the list of preferred networks.
28Advanced*If your network are configuring to a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network, select‘Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network only’.*If you want to connect to a computer-to-computer and access point (infrastructure)networks are within range of your computer, click ‘Access point(infrastructure)network only’.*If you want to connect to a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network and bothcomputer-to-computer and access point (infrastructure) networks are within range ofyour computer, click ‘Any available network (access point preferred)’.To automatically connect to available networks that do not appear in the Preferrednetworks list, click Advanced, and then select the Automatically connect to non-preferred networks check box.
29Define your network name (SSID) in the following windows, so your can join aspecific wireless network. Check AP has WEP on or not. You wireless network willneed to have same WEP setting with AP in order to communicate. If your wirelessnetwork don’t have any AP, check the ‘This is computer-to computer (ad-hoc)network; wireless access points are not used’
30This window provides authentication via 802.1X. 802.1X, an IEEE standard thatprovides an authentication framework for 802-based LANs. 802.1X takes advantageof an existing authentication protocol known as the Extensible AuthenticationProtocol. 802.1x, giving someone secure, encrypted, wireless access on a Microsoftnetwork will be as easy as setting a flag on the users domain account.What does this mean for the Home Network user?802.1x will ensure that if and when you make the change over to Wireless Ethernet, yourneighbor will not be able to access your wireless LAN!
31The ‘Advanced’ window offers Firewall and Internet Connection Sharing functions.Depends on your networking environment, you can select below functions.
32Appendix A GlossaryAccess Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wirelessnetworks together.Ad-Hoc - Ad-Hoc is a peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A groupof wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN.Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network thattransports information from one central location to another central location. Theinformation is then off-loaded onto a local system.BSS - Stands for “Basic Service Set.” An Access Point associated with severalwireless stations.ESS - Stands for “Extended Service Set.” More than one BSS can be configured as anExtended Service Set. An ESS is basically a roaming domain.Infrastructure - An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructureconfiguration.MINI-PCI TYPE III– Mini-PCI is a small form factor version of the PCIspecification. The Mini-PCI format comes in several different form factors: the TypeI, Type II, and Type III. The Mini-PCI Type III card is the most popular of the Mini-PCI standards. The Mini-PCI Type III golden finger plugs into a 124-pin card edgetype connector that is similar to the SODIMMS type. Mini-PCI provides the same32bit 33MHz performance that you have come to expect from the PCI bus. Mini-PCIis still pretty much an OEM product, as you are not yet able to go to a store andpurchase a Mini-PCI card.Roaming - A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wirelessLAN mobile station, for example) through the territory of a domain (an ESS, forexample) while continuously connecting to the infrastructure.Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) - To prevent access from the unauthorizedwireless stations to the data that is transmitting through the network, the WirelessLAN card provides the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) level of security that waspart of the original 802.11 standard. The wireless LAN card supports both 64 bitsWEP and 128 bits data encryption based on the RC4 algorithm.SSID - Short for Service Set Identifier. The SSID differentiates one WLAN fromanother, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLANmust use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it canprovide the unique SSID.

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