Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-28WLAN1 Notebook Computer with Built-In Wireless LAN User Manual ORiNOCO PC Card User s Guide

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ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide3-5Using ORiNOCO and Windows - View Other ComputersView Other Computers 3When multiple ORiNOCO stations are up-and-running in your wireless network, you can use the procedure described below to display the other computers:1. Start Windows Explorer.2. Scroll down the list of files and folders to look for the item Network Neighborhood.3. Double-click the Network Neighborhood item to display all stations in your Microsoft Networking Group.4. To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the Entire Network icon. If you cannot find other (ORiNOCO) networked computers, verify whether the other ORiNOCO computers are:■Powered up and logged on to the network.■Configured to operate with identical Microsoft Network settings concerning:— Networking Protocol.— Wireless Network Name— Workgroup Name

3-6ORINOCO PC Card - User’s GuideUsing ORiNOCO and Windows - View Other ComputersTo view or modify the Station Name or Workgroup of your computer, proceed as follows:1. Click the button from the Windows task bar.2. Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon. 4. In the Network Settings window, select the Identification tab.You can verify and change the Station Name or Workgroup parameters. NOTE:You have to restart your computer before changes to the Network Settings will be effected.To verify the radio connection with other stations refer to “View Wireless Link Quality” on page 3-7.

ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide3-7Using ORiNOCO and Windows - Using the Client ManagerUsing the Client Manager 3If you installed the ORiNOCO Client Manager as described in “Installing the Client Manager Software” on page 2-3, you can use the Client Manager to:■Verify the quality of your wireless connection to the network.■View/Modify the configuration settings of your wireless PC Card.The Client Manager will start automatically every time you power up your computer.The Client Manager icon is displayed in the “System Tray” of your Windows task bar at the right-side on the bottom of your screen, indicating that the Client Manager program is running. ■Click the icon once with your left mouse button to retrieve a more detailed status overview.■Click the icon once with your right mouse button to display a menu with more options.View Wireless Link Quality 3You can use the Client Manager icon on the Windows task bar to verify the link quality of your network connection. An overview of all possible icons is given in Table 3-1. When the Client Manager icon is not indicating excellent or good radio connection, act as described below.

3-8ORINOCO PC Card - User’s GuideUsing ORiNOCO and Windows - Using the Client ManagerTable 3-1 Client Manager IconIcon Description ColorExcellent radio connection GreenGood radio connection GreenMarginal radio connection:The radio signal is weak. Move closer to the:■ORiNOCO AP-1000, or■ORiNOCO Base StationYellowPoor radio connection: The radio signal is very weak. Save your files and move closer to the:■ORiNOCO AP-1000, or■ORiNOCO Base StationRedNo radio connection because:■Looking for initial connection, or■You have moved out of range of the network.RedPeer-to-Peer network connection Blank

3-10ORINOCO PC Card - User’s GuideUsing ORiNOCO and Windows - Using the Client ManagerIf your Client Manager icon is not visible, you have to start the Client Manager program again:1. Click the button from the Windows task bar.2. Select Programs, and then select the ORiNOCO workgroup.3. Next select Client Manager to start the Client Manager program.Alternatively you can to change the PC Card configuration via the Control Panel:1. Click the button from the Windows task bar.2. Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless Network icon.4. (Optional) Change the parameters you would like to modify, and click■the OK button to confirm your changes, or■the Cancel button to ignore your modifications.

ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide3-11Using ORiNOCO and Windows - Finding More InformationFinding More Information 3If you are looking for more information than contained in this manual, please consult one of the following options:■The online “ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide” - for more information about the Client Manager program and for information about installing the ORiNOCO PC Card in other operating systems, such as:—MS Windows NT—MS Windows CE—MS DOS— Apple MacintoshThe online “ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide” can be found on the ORiNOCO Software CD-ROM that came with your PC Card kit.■The on-line help system of your ORiNOCO wireless system - for information about software and driver functionality. To view the on-line help system click the Help button or press the function key on your keyboard in any ORiNOCO window, or ■The “ORiNOCO Manager Suite User’s Guide” - a reference guide for LAN Administrators that need to setup, monitor and manage corporate LANs.F1

ORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide4-14Advanced ConfigurationsIntroduction 4Although your ORiNOCO PC Card will work fine in most network environment with the Basic Parameters as described on page 2-11, you may wish to explore the advanced parameters options as displayed on the ORiNOCO PC Card’s Edit Configuration windows. Only if connected to an existing network advanced parameters can be specified for an ORiNOCO PC Card. Consult your LAN Administrator for information about whether these parameters apply to your situation.Encryption Parameters Tab 4The encryption tab enables you to define the encryption keys that your ORiNOCO PC Card should use to:■Decrypt wireless messages received via its wireless interface.■Encrypt data that will be transmitted via the wireless interface.!CAUTION:Encryption needs to be the same for all ORiNOCO stations.

Advanced Configurations - Introduction4-2ORINOCO PC Card - User’s GuideFigure 4-1 Setup ORiNOCO Encryption ParametersYou can identify up to 4 different key values to decrypt wireless data, and select one of these keys to encrypt wireless data transmissions.For more information consult your LAN Administrator. You can also refer to the helpfile and the “ORiNOCO Manager Suite User’s guide”.

Advanced Configurations - IntroductionORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide4-3Advanced Parameters Tab 4On the Advanced parameters tab of the Edit Configuration window you can adjust a number of parameters.Figure 4-2 Setup ORiNOCO Advanced Parameters

Advanced Configurations - Introduction4-4ORINOCO PC Card - User’s GuideFor more information consult your LAN Administrator. You can also refer to the helpfile and the “ORiNOCO Manager Suite User’s guide”.Admin Parameters Tab 4On the Admin parameters tab of the Edit Configuration window the following parameters can be specified.■Card Power ManagementTo extend the battery life of (mobile) wireless devices.■Interference RobustnessCan be activated in exceptional cases when troubleshooting slow performance of the ORiNOCO network that could be related to in-band interference from e.g. microwave ovens.■RTS/CTS Medium ReservationThis parameter can be activated:— if density of ORiNOCO stations and access points is very low— as a result of poor network performance due to excessive frame collisions at the access points.

Advanced Configurations - IntroductionORINOCO PC Card - User’s Guide4-5Figure 4-3 Setup ORiNOCO Admin ParametersFor more information consult your LAN Administrator. You can also refer to the helpfile and the “ORiNOCO Manager Suite User’s guide”.■Distance between Access PointsDepending on the number of access points in a ORiNOCO network this parameter controls the network performance.■MAC Address Can be activated in exceptional cases when troubleshooting slow performance of the ORiNOCO network that could be related to in-band interference from e.g. microwave ovens.