Intermec Technologies WM600-AF 11g Compact Flash Module User Manual Book

Intermec Technologies Corporation 11g Compact Flash Module Book

Users Manual

Wireless-G CompactFlash CardTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 1Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card 3The Front Panel 3Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDA 5Overview 5Setup Wizard 5Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash Card 8Overview 8Installing the Card 8Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network 10Overview 10Connect to a Wireless Network 10Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network Monitor16Overview 16Wireless Network Monitor 16Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless-G CompactFlash CardList of FiguresFigure 2-1: Front Panel 3Figure 3-1: PDA to PC Installation 5Figure 3-2: Welcome 5Figure 3-3: License Agreement 5Figure 3-4: Click Yes 6Figure 3-5: Application Being Installed 6Figure 3-6: Mobile Device 7Figure 3-7: Congratulations 7Figure 4-1: Successful Installation 8Figure 4-2: CompactFlash Installation into PDA 8Figure 4-3: Start Screen 9Figure 4-4: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 9Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 10Figure 5-2: Status Screen 10Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless Networks 11Figure 5-4: Settings 11Figure 5-5: Configure Network Authentication 12Figure 5-6: PDA Connected 12Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless Networks 13Figure 5-8: Add/Edit Configuration 13Figure 5-9: SSID 14Figure 5-10: Wireless Security (WEP) 14Figure 5-11: Power Management 15Figure 5-12: Select Profile 15Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon 16Figure 6-2: Status Screen 16Figure 6-3: Version Information Screen 17Figure 6-4: Wireless Advanced Screen 17
Wireless-G CompactFlash CardFigure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting Screen 18Figure 6-6: More Information Screen 18Figure 6-7: Repair Screen 18Figure 6-8: Contact Screen 19Figure 6-9: Site Survey Screen 19Figure 6-10: Link Test Screen 20•This 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 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 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 undesired operation.••FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.••IMPORTANT NOTE:•FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:•This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.•This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Intermec  declared that WM600-AF is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA.FCC StatementIC Statement"Operation 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 of the device.""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."
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank you for choosing the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card. The Wireless-G CompactFlash Card installs directly into your Pocket PC using a CompactFlash Type II slot. The user-friendly software makes it a snap to set up, and you’re ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing wireless network at speeds up to 54Mbps.  It's also compatible with Wireless-B (802.11b) wireless networks.Use the Wireless CompactFlash Card to connect your PDA to wireless networks at the office, at home, or in any of the growing number of public wireless hotspot venues springing up in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the CompactFlash Card, set it up, and configure it to communicate with your PDA and PC. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the CompactFlash Card.What’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash CardThis chapter describes the physical features of the Adapter.• Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDAThis chapter instructs you on how to use the Card’s Setup Wizard.• Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash CardThis chapter shows you how to install CompactFlash Card into your PDA.• Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkThis chapter shows you how to connect the CompactFlash Card to a wireless network.
3Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash CardThe Front PanelWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G CompactFlash CardThe Front PanelThe CompactFlash Card's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the CompactFlash Card is powered on.Link Green. If the Link LED is flickering, the CompactFlash Card is actively sending or receiving data to or from one of the devices on the network.With these, and many other, Intermec products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Intermec   w ebsite at wwwW.. Intermec.co m for more information about products that work with the CompactFlash Card. Figure 2-1: Front Panel
5Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDAOverviewWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 3: Setting Up the PDAOverviewThis Setup Wizard will take you through all the steps necessary to install the Card’s software on your PC so it can communicate with the PDA. The role of this module is a mobile device. It should not operate within 20 cm human body.Connect your PDA to your PC. Make sure you have the Microsoft ActiveSync software installed on your PC. Refer to your PDA’s documentation for information on Microsoft ActiveSync software.  The module is mainly for industrial devices. Setup Wizard1. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 2. The Setup Wizard's Welcome screen should appear on your monitor. (If it does not, the autorun is not functioning. Start the Setup Wizard manually by clicking the Start button, selecting Run, and typing d:\setup.exe (where "D" is your PC's CD-ROM drive)). Click the Install button to continue this Setup Wizard. Clicking the User Guide button opened this Guide. To exit this Setup Wizard, click the Exit button.3. The following screen displays the License Agreement. Read the agreement, then if you agree, click Next to continue. Click Cancel to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-3: License AgreementFigure 3-1: PDA to PC InstallationFigure 3-2: Welcome
6Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDASetup WizardWireless-G CompactFlash Card4. When asked if you want to install the Intermec Wireless-G CompactFlash Card using the default application install directory, click Yes to continue.Click Cancel or No to return to the previous screen.5. A screen will appear to show that the application is being installed. Do not cancel.Figure 3-5: Application Being InstalledFigure 3-4: Click Yes
7Chapter 3: Setting Up the PDASetup WizardWireless-G CompactFlash Card6. When asked to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this installation, click OK.7. The Congratulations screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Exit to exit the Setup Wizard.Figure 3-6: Mobile DeviceFigure 3-7: Congratulations
8Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash CardOverviewWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash CardOverviewThis chapter explains the steps to install the CompactFlash Card. Make sure that you have installed the Setup Wizard software before installing the Card.Installing the Card1. After installing the Setup Wizard software, the Installation has completed successfully screen will appear on your PDA. Click OK.2. Disconnect the PDA from your PC.3. Insert the Wireless CompactFlash Card into your PDA.  Figure 4-1: Successful InstallationIMPORTANT: Make sure that the Setup Wizard software is installed before installing the Card.Figure 4-2: CompactFlash Installation into PDA
9Chapter 4: Installing the CompactFlash CardInstalling the CardWireless-G CompactFlash Card4. The Start screen in will appear for Pocket PC 2002 users. The default setting is Use server-assigned IP address. In most cases, you should keep the default setting. However, if you are using fixed IP addresses on your wireless network, then click the radio button next to Use specific IP address, and complete the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. Click the OK button to close the screen.5. The Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear on the desktop of your PDA.Figure 4-4: Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure 4-3: Start Screen
10Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkOverviewWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network OverviewThis chapter explains how to connect your PDA to a wireless network. Connect to a Wireless Network1. On your PDA’s desktop, click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the desktop.2. The Status screen will appear. Click Configure Wireless Networks near the bottom of the screen.3. Continue to the section for the Pocket PC operating system that your PDA uses.Figure 5-2: Status Screen
11Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkWireless-G CompactFlash CardPocket PC 20031. Select your wireless network from the list and click Connect.2. On the Settings screen, if your wireless network does not have Wireless Security-WEP, click OK, then go to step D.If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, click Authentication.Figure 5-3: Configure Wireless NetworksFigure 5-4: Settings
12Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkWireless-G CompactFlash Card3. When the Configure Network Authentication screen appears, Check the box for Data encryption (WEP Enabled) and uncheck the box for The Key is provided for me automatically.  Enter the Network key in the field and click OK.4. The next screen will show that the PDA is connected to the wireless network. Click OK.The installation of the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card is complete.Figure 5-5: Configure Network AuthenticationFigure 5-6: PDA Connected
13Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkWireless-G CompactFlash CardPocket PC 20021. When the Configure Wireless Networks screen appears, select the Default profile and click Edit. 2. On the Add/Edit Configuration screen, select Access Point from the drop-down menu for Wireless Mode. Click Next.Figure 5-7: Configure Wireless NetworksFigure 5-8: Add/Edit Configuration
14Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkWireless-G CompactFlash Card3. On the next screen, enter the name of your wireless network in the SSID field. You can click Scan to search for  an existing wireless network name. Click Next.4. If your wireless network has Wireless Security-WEP, check Wireless Security (WEP). Then select Use Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) and enter the WEP key in a Key field. Click Next.Figure 5-9: SSIDFigure 5-10: Wireless Security (WEP)
15Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnect to a Wireless NetworkWireless-G CompactFlash Card5. Power Management is a power saving mode. To enable Power Management, select On. To disable Power Management, select Off. Then, click Finish.6. You will return to the Select Profile screen. Click OK.The installation of the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card is complete.Figure 5-11: Power ManagementFigure 5-12: Select Profile
16Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorOverviewWireless-G CompactFlash CardChapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorOverviewthe CompactFlash Card can be configured with the Wireless Network Monitor. This chapter explains how to configure the CompactFlash Card in this manner.On your PDA’s desktop, click the Wireless Network Monitor icon at the bottom of the screen.Wireless Network MonitorThe Status screen appears first. It displays the status of your wireless connection, the SSID, the strength of the connection, the base station, the channel, and the encryption. Two menu options are available: Tools and Advanced. The options are described below.ToolsThere are many tools available for your use. They are described below.Exit. Select Exit to exit the Wireless Network Monitor.Turn Radio. Select Turn Radio Off to disable the wireless connection. Select Turn Radio On to enable the wireless connection.Power Management. Power Management is a power saving mode. Select On to enable Power Management. Select Off to disable Power Management. Figure 6-2: Status Screen
17Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network MonitorWireless-G CompactFlash CardVersion Information. Select Version Information to view information about the driver. Included is the Client, Driver Name, Driver Version, Primary Firmware Version, and Station Firmware Version.Wireless Advanced. The advanced wireless settings are displayed on this screen. CountryPower ModeCell SizeTx PowerTx RatesForce long preambleAllow 802.11g operation in IBSSReset to Default ValuesDefaultsFigure 6-3: Version Information ScreenFigure 6-4: Wireless Advanced Screen
18Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network MonitorWireless-G CompactFlash CardAdvancedThree advanced options are offered: Network Troubleshooting, Site Survey, and Link Test. See below for descriptions.Network Troubleshooting. The IP Address of the CompactFlash Card is displayed.For information on the connection, click More Info. The More Information screen will appear. The MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, Gateways, and DNS are displayed. The IP Forward Table displays the Destination, Mask, Interface, Next Hop, Policy, Type Protocol, Age, Next Hop AS, Metric 1, Metric 2, Metric 3, and Metric 4.For repair information, click Repair. The Repair screen will appear.You can check the connectivity by entering the IP Address into the field, then clicking Contact. The Contact screen will appear.Figure 6-5: Network Troubleshooting ScreenFigure 6-6: More Information ScreenFigure 6-7: Repair Screen
19Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network MonitorWireless-G CompactFlash CardSite Survey. To find the MAC Address of the access point, click Open. The SNR, Signal Noise, Channel, and Privacy of the access point will be displayed.Figure 6-8: Contact ScreenFigure 6-9: Site Survey Screen
20Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G CompactFlash Card with the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network MonitorWireless-G CompactFlash CardLink Test. To run a test, enter the IP Address in the field. The MAC Address and Transfer Rate will be displayed. The SNR, Signal , and Noise will be displayed for the Station and Device.Figure 6-10: Link Test Screen

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