Panasonic of North America 9TGCF-W51 CF-W51 Notebook with WLAN(a+b+g) and EVDO User Manual WLANbg 50 T2 W2 Y2 a p65

Panasonic Corporation of North America CF-W51 Notebook with WLAN(a+b+g) and EVDO WLANbg 50 T2 W2 Y2 a p65

User Mannual WLAN

This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the
computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions.
Your computer is equipped with Wireless LAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.
Supplementary Instructions
for Wireless LAN
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference
to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can
cause interference with and /or damage this product.
Specifications
Data transfer rates
Standards supported
Transmission method
Wireless channels used
RF frequency band
IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (automatically switched)
IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps
IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
OFDM system, DSSS system
IEEE802.11a: Channels 36 to 64, 149 to 165
IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 11
IEEE802.11a: 5.18~5.32GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz
IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b: 2412~2462MHz
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Wireless LAN
If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections.
CAUTION
zCommunication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna. Do not block the
antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio
signals.
NOTE
zThe communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that
support the wireless LAN, the installation environment and other ambient conditions.
zOne characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the
communication distance increases. It is recommended that the devices supporting
the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other.
zThe rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used.
Windows XP
zDo not use the Fast User Switching function.
Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other
locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation
of devices in the vicinity.
zIf you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless
LAN off using the following method:
1Double-click or on the taskbar.
2Select your wireless LAN adaptor and select [General].
3Select [Off] for [Switch radio].
4Select [OK].
The icon will turn to .
Precautions
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Wireless LAN
To prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk
via a wireless LAN.
z If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after
making the appropriate security settings, such as for data encryption.
We recommend turning the wireless LAN off when it is not used
or out of range.
zIf you leave the wireless LAN on, the battery's operating time is shortened.
To use the wireless LAN, set the profile using the following procedure.
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.
CAUTION
zSet profiles for each user using the following procedure.
NOTE
Windows XP
zIf [Windows XP is currently configured to manage the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN
adaptor.] is displayed, select [Yes].
Windows 2000
zAfter setting the profile, delete the profile displayed at the time of purchase (profile
name: Default).
1Double-click on the taskbar.
2Select your wireless LAN adapter and select [General].
3Select [On] for [Switch radio].
The Settings
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Wireless LAN
4Select [Networks] and select [Add].
5Enter the profile name and network name (SSID), and then make
other necessary changes, then select [Next].
6Make necessary changes and select [Finish].
7Select [OK].
NOTE
zAbout WLAN Security Client
WLAN Security Client is an implementation of the client side of the IEEE 802.1X-Port
Based Network Access Control protocol.
• Since the WLAN Security Client has already started when is displayed on the
taskbar, do not double-start it. If is not displayed, start up the WLAN Security
Client in the following menu.
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel] - [WLAN Security Client Manager].
• For more information about how to use the WLAN Security Client, refer to [Help] in
the menu bar or;
Windows XP
Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [All Programs] - [Intel].
Windows 2000
Select [Getting Started Guide] or [User's Guide] in [Start] - [Programs] - [Intel].
Select or on the taskbar to check the communication status.
For more information about how to use the Intel PROSet, refer to [Help] in the menu bar.
Check the Communication Status
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Wireless LAN
If the function fails to operate correctly
Read the operating instructions for the access point carefully and check the settings.
The access point fails to be displayed in [Available Networks]
zSelect the profile you are using, and select [Advanced] in [Networks]. [Connect to ad hoc
networks only] may have been selected in [Connection preference]. In this case, select
[Connect to infrastructure and ad hoc networks].
zThis computer uses channels 1 through 11*1. Check the channel being used.
*1 In the case of wireless communications, the frequency band being used can be divided into
segments, so that different communications can be conducted on each band segment. A "Channel"
refers to the individual frequency bandwidth divisions.
The access point cannot be accessed
zThe network key setting may not conform to the access point.
Check the network key setting of the access point and, if necessary, set it again correctly.
zDepending on the access point and settings, access may not be accepted unless the
computer's MAC address is registered beforehand. In this case, check the computer's
MAC address using the following procedure and register it according to the operating
instructions of the access point.
1Display [Command Prompt].
Windows XP
Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
2Input [ipconfig /all], and press
Enter
.
3Make a note of the 12-digit string of alphanumerics displayed on "Physical
Address" line on Wireless LAN side. Then input [exit], and press
Enter
.
The IP address of the access point is wrong
zFollowing the operating instructions of the access point, set the IP address of the access
point again correctly.

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