Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-721 Wireless LAN built in PC User Manual

Panasonic Corporation of North America Wireless LAN built in PC Users Manual

Contents

Users Manual

Personal Computer
Supplementary Instructions
®
This Supplementary Instructions manual explains how to get started with a wireless LAN and point out cases where the operation
of the computer will differ from that in the Operating Instructions and/or Reference Manual.
CF-72 Series with Wireless LAN
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Information to the User
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this product
however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, we believe this
product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and
result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible
representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:
Using this product on board of airplanes, or
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g.
airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this product. The correction of
interference caused by such unauthorized modification will be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distribu-
tors are not liable for damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.
Illustrations in this Manual
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional users.
NOTE
Wireless LAN communications are done via an antenna.
When making a connection via a wireless LAN, raise the antenna as shown in the right
figure. Otherwise, you should keep the antenna retracted.
When setting Antenna Mode (Receive/Transit) in [Aironet Client Utility (ACU)] - [Pro-
file Manager], select [Diversity (Both)] or [Left Antenna Only].
This model has a wireless LAN. Wireless LAN Antenna
2
First-time Operation “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 9)
Replace the step 6 for the following. “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 10)”
6Turn your computer on
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: 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 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 Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP-5
(1-800-527-8675)
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 and your body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, and feet) and must not be co-located or operated with any antenna or transmitter.
For U.S.A.
Replace the step 8 for the following. “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 11)”
3Select [Advanced] menu, then set [Wireless LAN] to
[Disable].
4Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes], then press
Enter .
8Setup Windows
Moving the cursor ( ) or clicking buttons can be per-
formed with the touch pad.
1At the [Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wiz-
ard], select [Next].
2After reading the agreement, select [I accept this
agreement] or [I don’t accept this agreement], then
select [Next].
Windows 2000
Do not press any key or move the touch pad until
[Windows 2000 Professional Setup] is displayed.
CAUTION NOTE
If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the
Windows setup will be aborted.
1Slide the power switch and hold it for approximately
one second until the power indicator turns on before re-
leasing it.
2When [Press F2 to enter SETUP] is displayed, press
F2 , then run the Setup Utility.
3
3Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
4Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].
5Enter your computer name and administrator password
and then select [Next].
6
Enter the correct date, time and the time zone and select [Next].
You can also complete these settings at a later time.
7At the [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings],
then select [Next].
8At the [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No,
this computer is not on a network, or is on a network
without a domain], then select [Next].
The computer will restart.
9At the [Welcome to the Network Identification Wizard],
select [Next].
10 At the [Users of This Computer], select [Users must en-
ter a user name and password to use this computer], then
select [Next].
11 Select [Finish].
12 Enter your administrator password and select [OK].
13 Set the Wireless LAN Driver CD-ROM Cisco
Aironet350series Mini PCI in the CD-ROM drive.
Create “c:\util\drivers\aironet” folder. Select [Start] - [Programs]
- [Accessories] - [Command Prompt] and input the following.
xcopy D:\*.* c:\util\drivers\aironet /s Enter
(“D” is the CD-ROM drive letter. You can change the
letter to suit your preference.)
14 Remove the CD-ROM and restart the computer.
15 When the message [Press F2 to enter SETUP] is dis-
played, press F2 and then run the Setup Utility.
16 Select [Advanced] menu and set [Wireless LAN] to [Enable].
17 Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
18 Enter your administrator password and select [OK].
19 Select [Next] at [Found New Hardware Wizard].
20 Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device (rec-
ommended)]”, then select [Next]
21 Select [Specify a location], then select [Next]
22 Input C:\util\drivers\aironet\Win2000” in [Copy
manufacturers files from:] and select [OK].
23 Select [Next].
24 Select [Finish].
25 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Network and
Dial-up Connections] - [Local Area Connection], make
the necessary settings.
The settings will vary for different network environments
depending on the network system being used.
For more details, ask your system administrator or the
person in charge of the network.
26 Install the Aironet Client Utility (ACU).
The Aironet Client Utility (ACU) is used to configure
your client adaptor or use in a wireless enterprise and
perform user-level diagnostics on your client adaptor.
In [Start] - [Run], input “C:\util\drivers\aironet\acu\
Setup.exe” and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
CAUTION
1
At the [Welcome to the Windows XP Setup Wizard], select [Next].
2After reading the agreement, select [I accept this agree-
ment] or [I dont accept this agreement], then select [Next].
3Select settings for your region, then select [Next].
4Enter your name and organization and then select [Next].
5Enter your computer name and administrator password
and then select [Next].
6Enter the correct date and time, then select [Next].
You can also complete these settings at a later time.
7At the [Networking Settings], select [Typical settings], then
select [Next].
8At the [Workgroup or Computer Domain], select [No, this
computer is not on a network, or is on a network without
a domain], then select [Next].
The computer will restart.
9Enter your administrator password and select .
10 Set the Wireless LAN Driver CD-ROM Cisco
Aironet350series Mini PCI in the CD-ROM drive.
Create “c:\util\drivers\aironet” folder. Select [Start] - [All
Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt] and in-
put the following command.
xcopy D:\*.* c:\util\drivers\aironet /s Enter
(“D” is the CD drive letter. You can change the letter to
suit your preference.)
11 Remove the CD-ROM and restart the computer.
12 When the message [Press F2 to enter SETUP] is displayed,
press F2 and then run the Setup Utility.
13 Select [Advanced] menu and set [Wireless LAN] to [Enable].
14 Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter .
15 Select User.
16 At [Found New Hardware Wizard], select [Install from a
list or specific location (advanced)]. and select [Next].
17 Select [Search for the best driver in these locations] and
add the check mark for [Include this location in the
search], then input [C:\util\drivers\aironet\WinXP].
18 Select [Next].
19 Select [Finish].
Windows XP
NOTE
If [I don’t accept this agreement] is selected, the Win-
dows setup will be aborted.
Do not press any key or move the touch pad until [Win-
dows XP Professional Setup] is displayed.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Remember this password! If the password is forgot-
ten, Windows XP cannot be operated.
NOTE
This manual explains the procedure for default settings.
The procedure may differ according to the settings.
Remember this password! If the password is for-
gotten, Windows 2000 cannot be operated.
Setup Utility “REFERENCE MANUAL (page 51)
Replace the “Advanced” menu for the following. “REFERENCE MANUAL (page 53)”
Disable
Enable
Parameter
Wireless LAN
Serial Port : [Auto]
IrDA Port : [Auto]
Parallel Port: [Auto]
Mode: [ECP]
Modem: [Enable]
LAN: [Enable]
Boot up from LAN: [Enable]
Wake up from LAN: [Disable]
Wireless LAN: [Enable]
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Printed in Japan
NOTE
Common Notes for Windows 2000/Windows XP
The installation and Configuration Guide is in
“C:\util\drivers\aironet\documentation\”. See the
document for detail about setting.
Reinstalling Software “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 24)
Replace the step 13-15 for the following. “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (page 25)”
13 Press F9 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and
press Enter . (The Setup Utility settings will return
to their default values. Even the security settings with
the exception of the password(s) will return to their
default values.)
Select [Advanced] menu, then set [Wireless LAN] to
[Disable].
Change the other settings where necessary.
14 Press F10 .
At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press
Enter .
15 Perform the setup procedure for Windows by following
the instructions on the screen. page 2
<When Windows is selected>
1In [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet
Connections] - [Network Connections], right-click
[Wireless Network Connection] and select [Proper-
ties].
2Select [Wireless Networks] and add the check mark
for [Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings].
3Make other necessary changes.
The settings will vary for different network envi-
ronments depending on the network system being
used. For more details, ask your system administra-
tor or the person in charge of the network.
4Select [OK].
20 Select whether to configure the wireless LAN adaptor
by using Windows XP or Aironet Client Utility (ACU).
See Table 3-2 ( Page 49 of “350WirelessLANAdapters
Install&ConfigGuide-Windows.pdf” in
“C:\util\driver\aironet\documentation”) for the detail of
the comparison of Windows XP and ACU features.
21 <When ACU is selected>
1In [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Network and Internet
Connections] - [Network Connections], right-click
[Wireless Network Connection] and select [Properties].
2Select [Wireless Networks] and remove the check
mark for [Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings].
3Select [General] and make necessary change.
The settings will vary for different network environ-
ments depending on the network system being used.
For more details, ask your system administrator or
the person in charge of the network.
4Select [Close].
5Install the Aironet Client Utility (ACU).
In [Start]-[Run], input [C:\util\drivers\aironet\acu\
Setup.exe] and select [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Except the following parameters, refer to the Reference Manual.
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