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802.11b Wireless
LAN Cardbus
User Guide
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 2.5 cm spacing must be provided between
computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall
not be less than 2.5cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All
guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, (with Frequency channel restrictions)
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12, and 13
Table of Contents
FEATURES ..................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................. 5
LED INDICATORS .......................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 5
Charper 1. Driver & Utility Installation ......................................................... 7
Using the Cardbus Adapter ............................................................................. 9
Using the Cardbus Adapter Configuration Utility .............................................. 9
Using Windows XP WLAN Utility ..................................................................... 10
Chapter 2. Cardbus Adapter Utility Configuration ...................................... 11
Configuration ................................................................................................... 11
Advanced Configuration .................................................................................. 12
Status .............................................................................................................. 13
Statistics .......................................................................................................... 14
About ............................................................................................................... 14
Exit .................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 15
Charter 4. Glossary ....................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5. Appendix ...................................................................................... 18
FEATURES
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Complies with IEEE 802.11b 2.4GHz (DSSS) standard
Complies with 32-bit Cardbus interface
Supports PC Card hot swap and true Plug n’ Play
Works with all existing network infrastructure
Supports up to 128-bit WEP Data Encryption function
Up to 11 Mbps high speed data transfer rate
Rich diagnostic LED indicators with built-in antenna
Complies with Window 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP
Supports Power Save Mode
Easy to install and configure
SYSYEM REQUIREMENTS
• Laptop with 32-bit Cardbus Controller
• Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP opearting systems
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Wireless Cardbus X 1
• Installation CD (Driver/Utility/User Guide) X 1
• Quick Guide X 1
LED INDICATORS
LED
DESCRIPTION
LINK
LIT: Connects to a network
OFF: No conneciton
TRx
BLINK: Transmitting and receiving data.
OFF: Standby
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard
Adapter Type
Protocols
Data Security
Data Rate
Operating Ranges
Diagnostic LED
Power Voltage
Power Consumption
RF Output
Receive Sensitivity
Media Access Protocol
Network Architecture
Antenna
Frequency Range
Operating Channels
Physical Dimensions
Temperature
Humidity
Emissions
Warranty
IEEE 802.11b
32-bit Cardbus interface
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
NetBEUI
NDIS5
DHCP
64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
and SW TKIP
Mbps/channel
• 11 : CCK
• 5.5 : CCK
• 2 : DQPSK
• 1 : DBSK
• Indoors: 30-100 m
• Outdoors: 100-300 m
• Link, TRx
• 3.3V
• Tx consumption: 282 mA
• Rx consumption: 165 mA
• Power Save Mode power consumption: 20 mA
• 50mW
Nominal Temp Range:
• 11 Mbps FER < 8%@ - 83 dbm
• CSMA/CA with ACK
• Supports Ad-Hoc Mode or AP Infrastructure Mode
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b Standard
• Built-in Diversity Antenna
• 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS)
• 1-11 United States (FCC)
• 1-11 Canada (DOC)
• 1-13 Europe (Except France) (ETSI)
• L = 124.3 ; W = 54 ; H = 9
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
• 0%~95% (Non-condensing)
• FCC Part 15 in US
• EN300328 and EN300826 (EN301489-17) in Europe
• 1 year
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Chapter 1. Driver & Utility Installation
Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures
are very similar for Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000.)
Note2: If you have installed the Wireless PC Card driver & utility before, please
uninstall the old version first.
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your laptop and execute
the “setup.exe” program.
2. The following dialog box appears. Click Next to continue.
3. The installation starts. Upon completion, click Finish to exit.
4. Insert the Cardbus adapter into a Type II PCMCIA slot of your laptop as
illustrated below.
5. The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next to continue.
6. The system will find its driver and complete the installation automatically.
7. Click Finish to exit.
Note: If you are installing the driver and utility in Windows 98/98SE/ME, the
system may ask you to restart the computer, click OK to finish.
Using the Cardbus Adapter
Double click on the
icon located on the system tray (Windows taskbar) or the
shortcut on the desktop. Select a available wireless network from the list and click
Connect to start using the adapter.
On the desktop
On the system tray
Using the Cardbus Adapter Configuration Utility
The cardbus adapter utility is a helpful application that allows you to monitor and
configure the WLAN cardbus adapter during the communication.
To launch the utility, do either of the following:
1. Double click on the utility shortcut on the desktop.
or
2. Double click on the
icon located on the system tray (Windows taskbar).
Select a available wireless network from the list and click Advanced.
Using Windows XP WLAN Utility
Windows XP itself has built-in wireless network utility. However we strongly
recommend you to use the utility of this particular cardbus adapter bundled with
the package.
Note: If you choose to use Windows WLAN utility, the cardbus adapter utility is still
available though some functions will be disabled.
To check the utility setting, double click on the
icon located on the system
tray, the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears. Click on the
Properties button and select the Wireless Networks tab. To use cardbus adapter
utility and disable Window utility, uncheck “Use Windows to configure my
wireless network settings”.
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Chapter 2. Cardbus Adapter Utility Configuration
This utilty provides tools for users to configure and diagnose the wireless network.
Configuration
In Config page you can set up the following parameters for the adapter.
• Profile
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Select an available network from the list.
Available Wireless Network(s)
The list displays the available networks nearby.
Configure: Press the button to enter Wireless Network Properties dialog box. In
this page, you can choose to enable data encryption, network
authentication, IEEE 802.1x authentication, ad-hoc mode network
and choose the key index you want to communicate with the host
station.
Refresh: Press the button to survey all the wireless devices nearby.
• Available Profile(s)
The list displays the available profiles. You can save different configurarion for
different profiles.
Add: Press to add more profiles.
Remove: Press to delete current selected profile.
Set Default: Press to set the selected profile as default.
Edit: Press to enter Wireless Network Properties dialog box. Refer to “Configure” above.
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• Signal Strength
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Displays the signal strength level. The strength level is indicated by colors.
Green indicates excellent signal, yellow means the signal is fair and red means
the signal is poor.
Signal Quality
Displays the quality of the connection. Green indicates excellent signal, yellow
means the signal is fair and red means the signal is poor.
Advanced Configuration
In Advanced Config page you can set up the following parameters for the
adapter.
• Profile
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Select an available network from the list.
Ad Hoc default channel
Select a radio channel for networking in
Ad Hoc mode.
Power Save
CAM(Continuous Access Mode): The
adapter is always in active mode when
enabled.
Max: Set to enable the adapter in most
power saving mode when idled.
Fast: Set to enable the adapter in power
saving mode when idled. But some
functions are still available.
Encryption Algorithm
WEP: Select to enable the WEP Encryption Algorithm. When this item is selected, continue to set Network Key.
TKIP: Select to enable the TKIP Encryption Algorithm. When this item is
selected, continue to set Network Key.
AES: Select to enable the AES Encryption Algorithm. When this item is selected, continue to set Network Key.
Preamble Mode
Auto: Select to enable Auto Preamble Mode.
Long: Select to enable Long Preamble Mode.
Short: Select to enable Short Preamble Mode.
Show icon in system tray
Enable/disable the utility icon shown on the Windows taskbar.
Radio Off
Disable the wireless connection.
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• Rescan
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Click the button to search for more available network connections (e.g. an
access point).
Signal Strength
Displays the signal strength level. The higher the frequency wave, the more
radio signal been received.
Signal Quality
Displays the quality of the connection. The higher the frequency wave, the
better the quality.
Status
Status page (read-only) displays the NDIS Driver Version, WEP Status, MAC
Address, SSID and etc. You can monitor the link status and get all the necessary
information.
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Statistics
Statistics page displays the current transmission and receiving status. Click
Reset to stop the current communication and re-start the transmission and
receiving.
About
About page displays the copyright and version information about the utility.
Exit
Click to close the utility.
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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that might occur during the installation
and operation of the cardbus adapter. Please read and consult to the following
remedies to overcome these difficulties.
Q1. Does my cardbus adapter installed successfully?
A1. Follow the steps below to check.
„ Right-click on My Computer icon and select Properties.
„ Select Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
„ Double click on Network Adapters and right-click on your cardbus adapter.
„ Select Properties and check the Device status field.
„ Select Driver tab to check if the driver is installed properly.
Q2. My notebook does not recognize the cardbus adapter.
A2. This is often caused by an unsuccessful installation. See below for remedies.
„ Make sure the adapter is properly inserted into the PC card slot of your notebook.
„ If Windows does not detect the adapter after the insertion the device, remove
completely the driver and repeat the installtion (hardware and software) again.
Q3. Can not connect to the access point.
A3. See below for remedies.
„ Make sure you did not set
„ Make sure the Network Name (SSID) on the adapter is exactly the same as it
is on the access point.
„ Check the distance between your adapter and the access point.
„ Disable all security settings. (WEP, TKIP, AES)
„ Make sure your adapter is in proper channel.
„ Turn off the Access Point and the computer with the adapter. Turn on the
Access Point then your computer.
„ Press the Refresh button in the Utility.
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Q4. The Link LED and the TRx LED of the cardbus adapter are not on.
A4. This is often caused by an unsuccessful installation. See below for remedies.
„ Check if the hardware (adapter) is found by the system.
Right-click on My Computer icon and select Properties. Select Hardware tab
and click Device Manager. Double click on Network Adapters. Check if your
cardbus adapter is listed.
If the adapter is not listed in the Device Manager, re-load it.
„ Check if the driver is installed properly.
Right-click on your cardbus adapter. Select Properties and check the Device
status field. Select Driver tab to check if the driver is installed properly.
If the driver is not successfully installed, click Update Driver to re-install.
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Chapter 4. Glossary
IEEE 802.11b standards (802.11 High Rate or Wi-Fi)
A wireless LAN technology developed by the IEEE that provides 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band.
Ad-Hoc Mode
An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate
directly with each other without the use of an access point (AP).
Infrastructure Mode
An 802.11 networking framework in which devices communicate with each other
by the use of an Access Point (AP).
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the
802.11b standard. WEP aims to provide the same level of security as that of a
wired LAN.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the
802.11i standard. A major difference from WEP is that TKIP changes temporal
keys every 10,000 packets. This provides a dynamic distribution method that
significantly enhances the security of the network communication.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
A security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs) defined in the
802.11i standard. AES is the U.S. government's new cryptography algorithm, a
chip-based security, which ensures the highest degree of security for digital data
over airwaves for now.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The SSID is the unique name identified in a wireless LAN. You may specify a
SSID for the adapter and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the adapter.
MAC Address (Media Access Control address)
The MAC address is a physical address specified to the network interface card.
The MAC address consists of 3-byte vendor code and 3-byte user code. The
vendor code conforms to the IEEE standards and the user code is dedicated by
the network interface card manufacturer.
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Chapter 5. Appendix
The list below displays the channels supported by this WLAN cardbus adapter.
Channel
Number
Center
Frenquency
2412
2417
2422
2427
2432
2437
2442
2447
2452
10
2457
11
2462
12
2467
13
2472
FCC
Canada
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ETSI
Spain
France

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