Hewlett Packard Enterprise SL1110 802.11(b) wireless lan PC card User Manual RPW196PDF
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EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Wireless LAN Adapter Wireless LAN Adapter 3CRWE62092B 3CRSHPW696 http://www.3com.com/ http://www.support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl Published March 2002 User Guide version 1.0.4 SL-1110 Page 1 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 Copyright © 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 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Page 2 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR WIRELESS LAN PC CARD AND WIRELESS LAN MANAGER Installation CD 5 Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE 5 Inserting Your Wireless LAN PC Card 6 Antennas 6 Confirming Device Installation 6 Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager 7 Using Wireless LAN Manager 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems 9 Wireless LAN Adapter LED Indicators 10 Uninstalling the PC Card 10 Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager 11 Updating the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver 11 Windows XP and 2000 11 Windows Me and 98 SE 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 13 World Wide Web Site 13 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 13 3Com FTP Site 13 Support from Your Network Supplier 14 Support from 3Com 14 Returning Products for Repair 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Page 3 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Installation CD INSTALLING YOUR WIRELESS LAN PC CARD AND WIRELESS LAN MANAGER The Installation CD contains: 3Com Wireless LAN Manager README.TXT file with updated information about your Wireless LAN PC Card This Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide Adobe Acrobat Reader If you are accessing this guide as part of your LAN PC Card installation, skip to step 3 below. 1 With the computer on and Windows running, insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature starts the installation. If nothing happens within five seconds, click Start>Run and type d:\setup.exe (where d: is your CD-ROM drive). Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE Setup programs and drivers for Windows XP, 2000, Millennium Edition (Windows Me), 98 Second Edition (SE), and CE. 2 From the 3Com Wireless Installer main menu, select Step 1: Read to Install Hardware. 3 Insert the PC Card into the slot (see the illustrations in “Inserting Your Wireless LAN PC Card”). 4 Respond to the prompts as they appear. If you are prompted for the drivers, enter d:\, where d: is the location of the CD-ROM drive where the Installation CD is inserted. 5 During the installation process, you may receive prompts for the Windows installation CD. Insert the CD for your Windows operating system and indicate the correct path. Your computer will go through a brief installation process during which it will display several windows indicating what is currently installing. 6 Restart the computer whenever you are prompted. Page 4 of 16 6 CHAPTER 1: INSTALLING YOUR WIRELESS LAN PC CARD AND WIRELESS LAN MANAGER EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Inserting Your Wireless LAN PC Card If you are using a 3CRSHPW696 or 3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card, insert it like this: 3CRSHPW696 Antennas 3CRWE62092B The antenna on the 3CRSHPW696 Wireless LAN PC Card is fixed, so you cannot extend or retract it. Extend or retract the antenna on the 3CRWE62092B Wireless LAN PC Card like a ball-point pen—press it to extend and use it, press it again to retract or disable it. NOTE: The antenna on the 3CRWE69092B Wireless LAN PC Card must be extended in order for you to connect to your wireless network. Confirming Device Installation 1 With your PC Card installed in the computer, double-click the My Computer icon. If you are running Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel and go to step 3. 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup. 4 Click the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appears, arranged by type. Page 5 of 16 Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager EXHIBIT 8: User Manual If you are using Windows XP or 2000, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 5 Double-click Network Adapters. One entry appears: 3Com Wireless LAN PC Card. 6 Double-click the entry to display a description of the current status. The device status should indicate “This device is working properly.” 7 Close the windows you have opened until you return to the desktop. Installing 3Com Wireless LAN Manager NOTE: Wireless LAN Manager defaults to automatically connect to any wireless network and no security. This default allows a basic connection to an access point. After installation, consult with your network administrator and refer to 3Com’s Wireless LAN Manager’s online help to change the service set identifier (SSID) and security settings. 1 If you restarted your maching after installing the Wireless LAN PC Card and the install program did not start automatically, click Start>Run and type d:\setup.exe (where d: is your CD-ROM drive). 2 From the Installation CD, select Step 2: Install Software and follow the prompts, removing the Installation CD and restarting your computer whenever you are prompted. If the 3Com icon was not placed in the system tray when you installed the Wireless LAN PC Card, start the 3Com Launcher by selecting Start > Programs > 3Com Mobile > 3Com Launcher. Using Wireless LAN Manager Refer to the 3Com Wireless LAN Manager help for detailed information about how to use Wireless LAN Manager. Page 6 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual If you have difficulty using the Wireless LAN Adapter, try the solutions in the following table. If you continue to experience difficulty, see “Uninstalling the PC Card” or “Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager.” Problem Solutions Wireless LAN Adapter LED is off. Make sure the PC Card is properly inserted in the slot. Check the Wireless LAN Adapter icon in the Windows control panel and make sure the PC Card type can be recognized. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard was unable to locate the Wireless LAN Adapter drivers. You may have had no CD or the wrong CD inserted in the drive, or the 3Com CD may not have been ready when the wizard looked for the drivers. Wireless LAN Adapter installs as an unknown device. Diagnosing Problems TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the unknown device and repeat the installation procedure. Make sure you insert the 3Com CD when the installation calls for it and that you wait for it to come up to speed in the drive. Installation program does not finish. The driver fails to load. A resource conflict may exist. Use the Device Manager to resolve resource conflicts. Select System from the Control Panel, and then click the Device Manager tab. Network association is intermittent. If you are using a 3CRWE62092B PC Card, make sure the XJACK antenna attached to the end of the card is extended. Try reorienting the antenna. For best use of the antenna: Computer operating system does not recognize the card. Keep the area around the antenna clear from materials that could block radio transmission, such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless telephones. If the signal is weak, change the direction of the antenna slightly. If necessary, move your computer a few inches to find a better signal. If you are using a PC Card, make sure the card is properly inserted in the slot. If you are using a PC Card, make sure PCMCIA support is installed. Check whether a card is already in use. Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 SE: Check whether the computer has a Plug-and-Play BIOS. No network association exists when the computer becomes active again after being in sleep mode or after the Wireless LAN Adapter is removed and reinserted. Log out and log in again, or restart the computer to restore the connections. Page 7 of 16 10 CHAPTER 2: TROUBLESHOOTING EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Wireless LAN Adapter LED Indicators Description Off The computer does not recognize the Wireless LAN Adapter. Flashing on and off The Wireless LAN Adapter has power. Flickering Data transfer is taking place. Previous installations or interrupted installation attempts sometimes leave problems that affect card operation. Possible problems include: Wireless LAN Adapter fails to function. Operating system does not detect the Wireless LAN Adapter. System issues a warning tone at start-up. If the installation is unsuccessful, your best course may be to completely uninstall the card and repeat the installation procedure. CAUTION: Exit any networking applications and remove the Wireless LAN Adapter before uninstalling the card. 1 Make sure you have exited any networking applications. 2 Use the standard operating system procedure to remove the card driver. The procedure for Windows XP, 2000, Windows Me, and Windows 98 SE, is shown below. Uninstalling the PC Card Condition a If you are using Windows 2000, Me, or 98 SE, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel. b Double-click the System icon. If you are using Windows XP or 2000, click the Hardware tab. The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup. c Click Device Manager. A list of devices appears, arranged by type. d Double-click Network Adapters. One entry appears: 3Com Wireless LAN adapter. e From the Action menu, select Remove. If you are using Windows XP or 2000, select Uninstall... . f Click OK. g Close the open windows until you return to the desktop. 3 Retract the antenna if you are using the 3CRWE62092B adapter. 4 Remove the adapter. 5 Restart the computer. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the card, do not pull on the antenna. Refer to your computer’s documentation for PC Card removal instructions. Page 8 of 16 Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager 11 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual 3CRSHPW696 Uninstalling Wireless LAN Manager 3CRWE62092B Normally, you would not uninstall the Wireless LAN Manager software; however, in case a problem arises, you may want to uninstall and reinstall it. You can uninstall Wireless LAN Manager any time following the installation. The uninstall removes desktop icons, registry entry files, and files used by the adapter. 1 If you are using Windows 2000, Me, or 98 SE, click Start > Settings > Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel. 2 Click Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select 3Com Wireless LAN Manager. 4 Click Change/Remove. 5 Click Remove. 6 When the uninstall is complete, remove the adapter and restart your computer. Updating the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver To update your Wireless LAN Adapter driver software, find your operating system below, then follow the procedure. Windows XP and 2000 1 Insert your Wireless LAN Adapter into the PC card slot 2 In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, then double-click the System icon. In Windows XP, from your desktop or start menu, right-click My Computer and select Properties. 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 If necessary, click the plus sign (+) to expand the Network Adapters tree. 5 In Windows 2000, double-click 3Com Wireless LAN Adapter, select the Driver tab, and click Update Driver. In Windows XP, right-click 3Com Wireless LAN Adapter and select Update Driver. 6 Insert the Installation CD. The Hardware Update Wizard window appears. Page 9 of 16 12 CHAPTER 2: TROUBLESHOOTING EXHIBIT 8: User Manual 7 In Windows 2000, click Display list of known drivers so that I can choose a specific driver and click Next. In Windows XP, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 In Windows XP, select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install and click Next. 9 When you are prompted to select an adapter, click Have Disk… and enter the drive letter for the Installation CD or enter the directory on your hard drive where the updated driver is located. Click Continue. 10 Select 3Com Wireless LAN Adapter and click Next. Follow the prompts through the remainder of the driver update. 11 When the installation has completed, click Finish. Windows Me and 98 SE 1 Insert your Wireless LAN Adapter into the PC card slot 2 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. 3 Double-click the System icon, then select Device Manager. 4 In the Device Manager window, expand the Network Adapters list. 5 Select 3Com Wireless LAN Adapter and click Properties. 6 Select Driver and click Update Driver. 7 In the Update Device Driver Wizard, follow the prompts to install the upgrade. 8 When prompted, click Restart for the changes to take effect. Page 10 of 16 A EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the following online systems: n World Wide Web site n 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services n 3Com FTP site World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information, such as technical documentation and a software library, as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help you install, upgrade, configure, or support 3Com products. The Knowledgebase is updated daily with technical information discovered by 3Com technical support engineers. This complimentary service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to 3Com customers and partners, is located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com 3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into your FTP client: n Hostname: ftp.3com.com n Username: anonymous n Password:NOTE: With Web browser software such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer, you do not need a user name and password . Page 11 of 16 13 A Technical Support EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the following information ready: n Product model name, part number, and serial number n A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels n Diagnostic error messages n Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following section on how to contact 3Com. Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you. When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: n Product model name, part number, and serial number n A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels n Diagnostic error messages n Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers. These numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3Com Web site for updated information. Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Pakistan Philippines P.R. of China Singapore S. Korea From anywhere in S. Korea: From Seoul: Taiwan, R.O.C. Thailand (continued) 14 Page 12 of 16 1 800 678 515 800 933 486 +61 2 9937 5085 or 000800 6501111 001 800 61 009 03 5783 1270 1800 801 777 0800 446 398 +61 2 9937 5083 1235 61 266 2602 10800 61 00137 or 021 6350 1590 or 00800 0638 3266 800 6161 463 82 2 3455 6455 00798 611 2230 00798 611 2230 0080 611 261 001 800 611 2000 Returning Products for Repair EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Country Telephone Number Europe, Middle East, and Africa From anywhere in these regions, call: +44 (0)1442 435529 phone +44 (0)1442 436722 fax Europe and South Africa From the following countries, you may use the toll-free numbers: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland U.K. 0800 297468 0800 71429 800 17309 0800 113153 0800 917959 0800 1821502 06800 12813 1800 553117 1800 9453794 800 8 79489 0800 3625 0800 0227788 800 11376 00800 3111206 0800 831416 0800 995014 900 983125 020 795482 0800 55 3072 0800 966197 0800 13 3266 01 800 849CARE 800 666 5065 AT&T +800 998 2112 North America 1 800 527 8677 Latin America Brazil Mexico Puerto Rico Central and South America Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an authorization number, call or fax: Country Telephone Number Fax Number Asia, Pacific Rim +65 543 6500 +65 543 6348 Europe, South Africa, and Middle East +31 30 6029900 +31 30 6029999 Central and South America 525 201 0075 none Page 13 of 16 15 A Technical Support EXHIBIT 8: User Manual Argentina Bolivia Brazil 0810 222 3266 511 241 1691 0800 133266 or 55 11 5643 2700 525 201 0004 562 240 6200 525 201 0004 525 201 0004 525 201 0004 525 201 0004 511 241 1691 525 201 0004 525 201 0004 Caribbean Chile Colombia Ecuador Mexico Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela none From the following countries, you may call the toll-free numbers; select option 2 and then option 2: none 1 800 527 8677 none U.S.A. and Canada 16 0800 297468 0800 71429 800 17309 0800 113153 0800 917959 0800 1821502 00800 12813 1800553117 1800 9453794 1678 79489 0800 0227788 800 11376 00800 3111206 0800 831416 0800 995014 900 983125 020 795482 0800 55 3072 0800 966197 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland U.K. Page 14 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual REGULATORY INFORMATION NOTE: This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License. FCC PART 15 NOTICE (APPLICABLE TO USE WITHIN THE USA) CAUTION: FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will invalidate 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. UNINTENTIONAL RADIATOR WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as applicable, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 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 the equipment and 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. – – – – This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 undersired operation. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3Com Corporation 3930 W. Parkway Blvd. PO Box 704010 West Valley City, UT 84119 (800) 527-8677 Declares that the Product: Date: January 31, 2002 Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: SL-1110 Equipment Type: 802.11 Wireless PC Card Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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. 3Com Corporation SL-1110 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE (APPLICABLE FOR USE WITHIN CANADA) This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website Page 15 of 16 EXHIBIT 8: User Manual www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. AVIS DE CONFORMITÉ À LA Cet appareil est conform à la norme CNR-210 du Canada. RÉGLEMENTATION D’INDUSTRIE CANADA Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à l’intérieur seulement et devrait êtra placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. L’installateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce que cette derniére n’émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand public; condulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l’adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. UL Standard 60950 (3rd Edition)/ CSA C22.2 No. 60950 IEC 60950 EN 60950 Marking by the symbol indicates compliance with the essential requirements of Directive 73/23/EC and the essential requirements of articles 3.1(b), 3.2 and 3.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards: ETS 300 328-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques ETS 301 489-17 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: sPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOR wIDEBAND DATA AND hiperlan EQUIPMENT EN 60950 — Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment NOTE: Due to frequency restrictions, it is necessary to select your country before using this radio device. Refer to your 3Com Wireless LAN Manager online help for details. 3Com Wireless LAN Adapter User Guide version 1.0.4 Published March, 2002 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY CE NOTICE This device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended for use only in Information Technology Equipment which has been tested to these or other equivalent standards: SAFETY NOTICE Page 16 of 16
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