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HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 2HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card COPYRIGHT©2003 ParkerVision Inc. All rights reserved. Horizons Wireless and D2D Technology are registered trademarks of ParkerVision Inc. All speci cations are subject to change without notice. May include one or more of the following patents: US6421534, US6049706, US6266518, US6061555, US6061551,US6353735, US6091940, US6370371 Additional Patents Pending.Designed and manufactured in the USA.FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENTFCC ID: JFE-D2D00001This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:This device may not cause harmful interference.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.Connect the equipment to 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.INFORMATION TO USER: THE USER’S MANUAL OR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR AN INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL RADIATOR SHALL CAUTION THE USER THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OP-ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.“FCC RF exposure requirements: SAR compliance has been established in the laptop omputer(s) con gurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the appli-cation for Certi cation, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physi-cal dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This transmitter isrestricted for use with the speci c antenna(s) tested in the application for Certi cation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 3LIMITED WARRANTYPLEASE READ THIS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITLYNote: The following guarantee is not restricted to any territory and does not affect any statutory rights that you may have. The term “Hardware Device” means the enclosed Direct2Data™ Technologies Hardware Device. This Manufacturer’s Guarantee does not cover your data, or any separate software, whether or not packaged or included with the Hardware Device.Direct2Data Technologies GUARANTEE. Direct2Data Technologies guarantees (this “Guarantee”) that on the day you receive the Hardware Device and for the next (1) year thereafter (a) the Hardware Device will be substantially free from defects in materials and workmanship, and (b) any support services provided by Direct2Data Technologies will be substantially as described in applicable written materials provided to you by Direct2Data Technologies, and Direct2Data Technologies support engineers will use reasonable efforts, care and skill to solve any problem issues. In the event that the Hardware Device fails to comply with this Guarantee, Direct2Data Technologies shall either, at Direct2Data Technologies’ option, (a) repair or replace the Hardware Device or (b) return the price you paid for the Hardware Device (if any), provided that you return the Hardware Device to Direct2Data Technologies with a copy of your receipt of purchase. You may exercise this remedy without charge, except that you are responsible for any expenses you may incur. This Guarantee is void if failure of the Hardware Device results from any accident, abuse or misapplication. Any replacement Hardware Device shall be guaranteed for the remainder of the original Guarantee period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. Direct2Data Technologies shall not be liable for any loss or damage that you could have reasonably avoided, for example, by backing up your software and  les regularly,In addition, you may receive a full refund of your purchase price within the  rst 30 days following the purchase of the Hardware Device for any reason provided that you return the Hardware Device to the Manufacturer accompanied by the receipt of purchase.EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER TERMS. YOU AGREE THAT THIS GUARANTEE IS YOUR SOLE GUARANTEE IN RELATION TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE AND ANY SUPPORT SERVICES. DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO OTHER GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE, THE SUPPORT SERVICES AND ANY PRODUCT MANUAL(S) OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ACCOMPANY THE HARDWARE DEVICE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUBJECT TO THIS GUARANTEE, DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (WHETHER BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW, COLLATERALLY OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY (IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, LACK OF VIRUSES, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, TITLE, AUTHORITY, OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE, THE SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE PRODUCT MANUAL(S) OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ACCOMPANY THE HARDWARE DEVICE. Continued Next Page

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 4ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT ARE NOT DEEMED EXCLUDED ARE LIMITED TO THE ORIGINAL GUARANTEE PERIOD OR TO THE SHORTEST PERIOD PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS GUARANTEE, DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING GOOD FAITH OR REASONABLE CARE, OR FOR NEGLIGENCE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE HARDWARE DEVICE, EVEN IF DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES’S ENTIRE LIABILITLY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE HARDWARE DEVICE. THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAWS. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.REGISTRATION. You need not return the registration card for this Guarantee to be effective.BENEFICIARY. To the extent allowed by applicable law, this Guarantee is only made to you, the  rst user of the Hardware Device, and there are no third party bene ciaries of this Guarantee. It is not intended for and does not apply to anyone else (except as required by law).GOVERNING LAW. If you acquired the Hardware Device in the United States of America, the laws of the State of Florida, U.S.A., apply to this agreement. QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions concerning this agreement, or if you desire to contact Direct2Data Technologies for any reason, please use the address information enclosed in this Hardware Device to contact Direct2Data Technologies, or visit Direct2Data Technologies on the World Wide Web at http://www.Direct2Data.com/. PACKAGE CONTENTS• D2D™ Wireless LAN Card• Manual and Driver on CD ROM• Quick Installation Guide• Latest software always on-line at www.direct2data.comSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS• Microsoft™ Windows XP or 2000• Minimum 300MHz processor or better• Minimum 128 Mb RamHorizons Wireless LAN Card works with any PC laptop with an available Cardbus-Type II Slot, 300 MHz or better processor & 128 Mb of RAM, running Microsoft™ Windows 2000 or XP. This product is for U.S. sales only.CUSTOMER SUPPORTYou can access customer support 24 hours a day online at www.direct2data.com. This is the quickest way to access:• Troubleshooting Guides• Manuals• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions• Updated DriversYou can also request help by sending an email to support@direct2data.com or calling customer support directly at 1-800-231-1759.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 5Table of ContentsCopyright ...................................................................................................................................................iiFederal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement.................................................iiiLimited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................vCustomer Support ....................................................................................................................................viList of Figures............................................................................................................................................ixList of Tables..............................................................................................................................................ixPreface ........................................................................................................................................................xGETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................IChapter 1 Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card ........................................................1-11.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................1-11.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card .........................................................................1-11.3 Applications .............................................................................................................................1-2Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................2-12.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................................2-12.2 Installing the Horizons Wireless LAN Card.............................................................................2-1Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Driver Installation.............................................................3-13.3 Windows 2000 Setup................................................................................................................3-93.4 Windows XP Setup..................................................................................................................3-103.5 Software Installation Complete ...............................................................................................3-12ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................IIChapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Utility Installation and Con guration .............................3-13.1 Installing the Utility..................................................................................................................3-13.2 Accessing the Utility................................................................................................................3-23.3 Utility Screens..........................................................................................................................3-33.4 Con guration............................................................................................................................3-33.4.1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).............................................................................................3-43.4.2 Create Encryption Keys by Using a Passphrase .......................................................................3-53.4.3 Create Encryption Keys Manually........................................................................................... 3-53.4.4 Advanced Con guration ......................................................................................................... 3-63.4.5 Loop Back .............................................................................................................................. 3-83.4.6 AP Browser............................................................................................................................. 3-93.4.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................................. 3-10Chapter 4 Advanced Con guration .......................................................................................................4-4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4-4.2 Advanced Property Parameters ................................................................................................ 4-4.2.1 Authentication Algorithm ........................................................................................................ 4-4.2.2 Preamble Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4-4.3 Advanced Con guration in Windows 95(OSR2)/98/ME ......................................................... 4-2

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 6Table of Contents - Continued4.4 Advanced Con guration in Windows 2000/XP........................................................................ 4-34.5 Advanced Con guration in Windows NT ................................................................................ 4-4Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................5-15.1 Problems During Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 5-15.2 Problems With the Utility Con guration.................................................................................. 5-25.3 Problems With Access Point Settings....................................................................................... 5-25.4 Problems Communicating With the Computer......................................................................... 5-3Appendix A Network Con guration ........................................................................................................BAppendix B Hardware Speci cations......................................................................................................£Appendix C Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................FIndex ..........................................................................................................................................................G List of FiguresFigure 2-1 Inserting the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your Notebook Computer .............................2-2Figure 3-1 Utility - Con guration .............................................................................................................3-3Figure 3-2 Utility - WEP Encryption.........................................................................................................3-5Figure 3-3 Utility-Advanced Con guration.............................................................................................3-6Figure 3-4 RTS Threshold..........................................................................................................................3-7Figure 3-5 Utility-Loop Back ..................................................................................................................3-8Figure 3-6 Utility-Access Point Browser .................................................................................................3-9Figure 3-7 Utility - Site Survey...............................................................................................................3-10List of TablesTable 2-1 LED Descriptions .......................................................................................................................2-2Table 3-1 Utility -Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields ..................................................................3-9Table 4-1 Two Advanced Property Field Descriptions................................................................................4-3Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Installation of Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100...............................5-1Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Con guration .............................................................................................5-2Table 5-3 Troubleshooting the Settings for the Access Point ......................................................................5-2Table 5-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems................................................................................5-3

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 7INTRODUCTIONAll Horizons Wireless products are designed and manufactured by Direct2Data Technologies. Products are fully compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards and are optimized to provide maximum possible speed and bandwidth through your Internet connection for fastest uploads and downloads.The distance capabilities of your wireless network equipment directly affect your signal quality. Distance capabilities are usually stated in terms of outdoor, open  eld reach. However, this reach is greatly diminished indoors by walls, doors, construction techniques and appliances that may block the radio signal. A wireless network card that tests outdoors at 200 feet could, in an indoor environment, provide 20 feet in one direction and as little as 5 or 10 feet in another direction. Factors such as building materials,  oor plans and furnishings can greatly impact the signal range, quality and rate of data transmission. The extent to which your signal is affected varies greatly depending on your environment. Wireless network products powered by D2D technology will provide better performance than other products because they can achieve open  eld distances of up to one mile, (when a D2D enabled card is used in conjunction with a D2D enabled base station). The D2D card alone provides 3 to 10 times the distance of other leading brands. This is suf cient to reach all rooms in most homes or small of ces.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 8The following chapters are structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install and setup your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.Part IGetting Started

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 9Chapter 1Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN CardThis chapter introduces the main features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card1.1 IntroductionThe Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.1 l(b) wireless PCMCIA card and that has a standard PCMCIA adapter which  ts into any standard PCMCIA Type II notebook computer slot. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment. The Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card gives you the wire-less communication with any 802.1 lb-compliant product, allowing you to stay connected anywhere within a coverage area.1.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card The following are the essential features of the Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card .• Supports data rate of 1,2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps• Ranges up to 1600 feet in an open environment• Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-point access• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and computer Network LAN• Helps to augment existing networks quickly and easily• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connections• Wireless connectivity minus the cost of cabling• Supports, Windows 2000/XP• Supports Plug and Play• Ease of installation• Flexibility and mobility to locate or move networked computers1.3 ApplicationsThe Horizons Wireless LAN Card offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for wireless net-works. They include:• Remote Access to Corporate Network Information for email,  le transfer and terminal emulation access.• Dif cult to Wire Environments - For use in historical or old buildings, asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is impossible to deploy.• Frequently Changing Environments - For retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rear range the workplace or change location.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 10• Temporary LAN’s for Special Projects or During Peak Time - For trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network is required. For retailers, airline and shipping com panies who need additional workstations during peak periods. For auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.• Access to Database for Mobile Users - Doctors, nurses, retailers who need to access their data bases on the move in a hospital, retail store, of ce or campus.• SOHO (Small Of ce and Home Of ce) Users - SOHO users who need easy and quick install a tion of a small computer network.• High Security Connection - Flexible, secure and quick installations.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 11Chapter 2Software InstallationThis chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons SoftwareMake sure that you install the software onto your computerBEFORE you install the Horizons Wireless LAN Card!The Horizons D2D Wireless LAN Card works with Windows XP and 2000 Operating Systems. Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive. Most systems will begin an auto-run setup sequence once the CD is inserted. The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Note: If your computer displays a message regarding this software not being certi ed for use with XP, you can safely answer yes and allow the installation to proceed. This software has been tested to work with Windows. Click NEXT to continue.If the InstallShield does not automatically start, click the “My Computer” icon, navigate to the CD-ROM drive, and  nd the  le “setup.exe” on the CD.Double click this  le, and the installation process should begin as shown above.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 12The License Agreement screen will appear. The License Agreement must be accepted to continue.Click NEXT to continue.Select the type of install to be performed. There are three options: Typical, Compact and Custom. Choose Typical for most installations. If you are an advanced user, you can choose Custom, which will give you the opportunity to select certain options. Click NEXT to continue.The following screen will appear and the software will be installed onto your computer.The License Agreement screen will appear. The License Agreement must be accepted There are three options:

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 13RESTART YOUR COMPUTERSelect FINISH to Restart your computer and complete the installation of the software.Now go to the next section of this Manual to begin hardware installation and con guration.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 14Chapter 3Hardware InstallationThis chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your computer3.1 System Requirements• PCMCIA Type II slot• PCMCIA card and socket service that is Revision 2.1-compliant to PCMCIA speci cation (or higher)• Windows 2000/XP Operating System.• 500 Kbytes free hard disk space (minimum) for driver and utility program installation.3.2 Installing the Horizons Wireless LAN CardFollow the procedure shown next to install the Horizons Wireless LAN Card. Refer to the appendix for important safety instructions.Step 1. Locate available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your notebook computer.Step 2. With the Horizons Wireless LAN Card adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and its label side and LED’s facing up, slide the Horizons Wireless LAN Card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown next. Never force, bend or twist the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into the slot

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 16The following chapters will show you how to manage and con gure advanced parameters of your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.Part IIAdvanced Management

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 17Chapter 4Horizons Wireless D2D Con guration GUIThis chapter will guide you through con guring the GUI (graphical user interface) for the LAN Card4.1 Con gurationHorizons-Wireless D2D Con guration GUI (Graphical User Interface) will assist in setting up and customizing your wireless network. The D2D Con guration GUI will provide you with information regarding signal quality and link conditions as well as let you modify various wireless parameters.To access the Horizons-Wireless D2D Con guration GUI you must  rst launch the HORIZONS STATUS MONITOR. To do this, double-click the HZ1500 shortcut found on the desktop. The D2D Con guration GUI can also be accessed by double-clicking the HORIZONS (H) icon that appears in the Windows System Tray (bottom-right corner of the task bar). The shortcut as well as the icon are shown below.The shortcut is automatically placed on the desktop after driver installation is complete. The Horizons (H) icon will appear in the System Tray only if the option is selected from the D2D Con guration GUI. Double-clicking either of these will launch the HORIZONS STRENGTH INDICATOR found below. The D2D Con guration GUI is accessed from the strength indicator.The System tray (SysTray) can be found on one end of the task bar on the Microsoft Windows desk-top. Icons for memory-resident applications that execute continuously in the background will be found here. These may include such things as the time-clock, anti-virus software, and speaker volume. Once the HORIZONS icon found in this area is double-clicked, the Horizons Strength Indicator will open. Clicking the access icon (tool button) in the lower-left corner will open the D2D Con guration GUI. DesktopIconSysTrayIcons

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 184.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUIThe D2D Con guration GUI is displayed as shown below and consists of four primary sections. From here, different connections may be detected, con gured, and stored.AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTION The Above Sections are covered individually on the pages that follow. Available Connections SectionCurrent Connections SectionPro les SectionAccess Tray Section

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 194.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedAVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTIONThe top-most section of the D2D Con guration GUI dialog box shows the available connections. The available connections will be displayed from a scan performed when the software was started, or when the scan button was clicked.To begin using the HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card immediately, highlight the desired available connection and select CONNECT.The following describes information found in the AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS area of the con guration GUI. • SSID (Service Set ID): Identi es the name of the network in use through the access point that is being utilized • TYPE: Indicates the operating mode of the Horizons-Wireless LAN Card. These modes are AP (Access Point/Infrastructure) and Ad-Hoc. The next section of the manual covers this in more detail. • CHANNEL: Indicates the wireless channel that is currently in use. • SIGNAL: Indicates the radio frequency signal strength. • WEP: Indicates the encryption status (security setting) of the device. If WEP is off, there is no encryption. If it is on, settings options include 64-bit and 128-bit WEP. • LAST SCAN: Gives the date and time stamp for the last successful scan. • CONNECT: Connects to the selected network • SCAN: Performs a check to  nd wireless channels available for connection

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 214.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedEDIT SECTIONTo establish a pro le:• Enter a name for the pro le• Use the Scanned SSID (network name - See Next Pages for Additional Information), or enter the desired SSID Connection Point• Select an appropriate wireless channel• Select the network connection type (AP or Ad-Hoc - See Next Pages for Additional Information)• Select the appropriate encryption option: 64-bit, 128-bit, or NONE• Enter the Password for the desired access point.• Select OK to store the pro le, select CANCEL to exit the Pro le Editor, or select DELETE to delete the described pro le and begin again.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 224.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedACCESS TRAY SECTIONIf the START IN SYSTEM TRAY option is toggled, the HORIZONS (H) icon will appear in the system tray on start-up.• Click the www.direct2data.com button to access the Horizons-Wireless home page.• Click the HELP option to view the user manual• Click DONE to exit the D2D Con guration GUIMORE ON AD-HOC AND AP MODESAd-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard for wireless LAN’s (WLAN’s), 802.11 offers two methods for con guring a wireless network — Ad-Hoc and infrastructure (Access Point). In an Ad-Hoc network, computers are brought together as needed. In this instance, there are no  xed points to the network — each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this con guration. This enables the set up and use of a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft Networking in the various Windows operating systems. To set up an Ad-Hoc workgroup operating with standard protocols:• Set all stations to connect in Ad-Hoc mode (or Peer-to-Peer workgroup mode).• Set all stations to use the same network name (or SSID).• Set all stations to use the same wireless channel for communication.• Set all stations to either disable the WEP encryption key, or set all stations to use an identical WEP encryption key.AP Mode (Infrastructure Mode)With a wireless Access Point (AP), you can put the Horizons-Wireless PC LAN into AP (Infrastructure) mode. It provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a  xed range or area of coverage, interacting with a wireless node by way of an antenna. In AP Mode, the wireless Access Point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one Access Point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection. To set up an AP network operating with standard protocols, do the following:• Set all wireless stations to connect in AP mode.• Set all stations to use the same network name (or SSID).• Set all wireless Access Points to use the same network name (or ESSID).• Set all stations to disable the WEP encryption key, or set all stations to use an identical WEP encryption key as used by the Access Point.• Set up wireless channels used by individual Access Points. (It is not necessary to set channels on the stations as the stations will automatically scan through all channels for the nearest Access Point.• You should consult your access point documentation for the available options.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 234.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedMORE ON SSIDService Set Identi cation (SSID)The Service Set Identi cation (SSID) is a thirty-two alphanumeric character (maximum) string identifying the wireless local area network. Horizons-Wireless refers to the SSID as network name. For stations to communicate with each other, all stations must be con gured with the same SSID. A wireless LAN consisting of nodes operating in Ad-Hoc con guration without an Access Point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). All nodes in a BSS must use the same Basic Service Set ID (BSSID). In an AP (Access Point) con guration, multiple BSS can be con gured to form an Extended Service Set (ESS). In this con guration, the Access Points are con gured with the same Extended Service Set ID (ESSID). Wireless clients con gured with the same ESSID can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain a seamless connection to the network.MORE ON WEP ENCRYPTIONAuthentication and WEP EncryptionWireless links are vulnerable to information theft. To provide a certain level of security, IEEE 802.11 standard has de ned two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. Open System authentication is a null algorithm. Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the transmitting node and the receiving node share an authentication key to perform a checksum on the original message. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an open system network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is utilized when the wireless nodes or access points are con gured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. Horizons-Wireless utilizes the following 802.11b solutions: the standard based 64-bit WEP data encryption and 128-bit WEP data encryption. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method allows for a  ve-character (40 bits) KEY. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the 40-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user con gurable.) This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 con gurable bits. Similar to the 64-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user con gurable.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 244.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS LAN CARD

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 254.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS LAN CARD - Continued

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 264.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - ContinuedACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS LAN CARD - Continued

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 27This part includes Troubleshooting, Appendices, and the IndexPart IIIAdditional Information

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 28Chapter 5TroubleshootingThis chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.5.1 Problems During Driver InstallationPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONThe Horizons Wireless LAN Card is not working after the driver installationInsert the PCMCIA adapter into your notebook computer’s slot again. The Power and Link LED should be on if the adapter is properly inserted.Make sure there is no hardware con ict between your Horizons Wireless LAN Card and other hardware in your computer. If there is a con ict, you need to set your I/O and IRQ manually.For Windows 2000/XP operating system, make sure that the PCMCIA adaptor driver is installed on your computer.Windows does not auto-detect the Horizons Wireless LAN CardRestart your computer.Do a manual scan of your computer hardware. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Hardware Wizard. In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, Hardware, Device Manager. Then Right-click on your computer name and select Scan for Hardware Changes.Check your PCMCIA adapter and make sure there is no hardware con ict.Contact Horizons Customer Support5.2 Problems With the Utility Con gurationPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONProblems encountered with the utility con guration. Click Loopback in the Loop Back window to check the link status with the AP it is associated with (in Infrastructure mode).Click on the Site Survey tab to check whether there is high interference around the environment.Make sure that you have set the correct IP address for the Horizons Wireless LAN Card. Use the Ping command to ping the unit itself.Netbeui must be installed and relevant parameters properly set. Double click Network Neighborhood on your Windows desktop. You should see your computer name.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 29This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.5.3 Problems With Access Point SettingsPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONProblems with AP settings. Make sure that the AP is on and that all the LED’s are working properly. Click Ping in Loop Back window to ping any other host. If the host does not respond, your Access Point might not be connected to the network.Check to see if the access point is displayed in the available connections section of the D2D CONFIGURATION GUI.From a Windows Command Prompt, use the Ping Command to test connectivity to the Access Point. Consult your Access Point manual for the appropriate IP Address.Consult your Access Point Manual for additional troubleshooting tips.5.4 Problems Communicating With the ComputerPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONThe Horizons Wireless LAN Card client cannot communicate with the other computer in the Ethernet when the Infrastructure mode is con gured.Make sure that the AP and the associated computer are on.Use the Site Survey utility to verify operating radio channel has low interference. Change the AP and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel if interference is high.Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key.Make sure your computer and the AP use the same SS ID.Horizons Status Utility Button displays No Signal.Move your computer closer to the AP within the transmission range.There is too much radio interference (for example microwave) around your wireless network. Relocate or reduce the radio interference.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 30Appendix ANetwork Con gurationThe Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100 supports the same network con guration options of Legacy Ethernet LAN’s as de ned by the IEEE 802 standard. The Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100 can be con gured as:• Ad-hoc for departmental or SOHO LAN’s.• Infrastructure for enterprise LAN’s.• LAN-interconnection for point-to-point link as a campus backbone.Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 31Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology - ContinuedAn Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter, and connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a speci c Ad-hoc wireless LAN must be con gured on the same radio channel. An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is available at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.Wireless LAN Topology Infrastructure

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 32Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology - ContinuedThe Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless computers. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure con guration. A group of wireless LAN computer users and an Access Point constitute a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless-equipped computer in this BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.Infrastructure con guration will extend the accessibility of a wireless station to the wired LAN. Multiple Access Points will allow roaming and it will increase the transmission range. The Access Point is also able to forward data within its BSS. The effective transmission range in an Infrastructure LAN is doubled.Effective Transmission Range Example

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 33Appendix BHardware Speci cationsGeneral Horizons HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card Speci cationsOperating Systems Supported Windows 2000, and XPStandards IEEE 802.11b; WIFI CompliantHost Interface PC Card Type II Slot ExtendedData Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, with Auto-Fall-back SupportModulation BPSK, QPSK, CCKRange (typical) Open Environment: 3500 feetClosed Environment: 450 feetFrequency Range ISM Band (2.4 to 2.4835 GHz)Channels 1-11 United States (Approved for use only in the United States)Wireless Security (WEP) Off, 64-bit, 128-bitTransmit Power Greater than +20dbm

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 34Appendix CImportant Safety InstructionsThe following safety instructions apply to the Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100 Wireless PCMCIA Card:1. Be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.2. Do not service the product by yourself. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.3. Generally, when installed after the  nal con guration, the product must comply with the applicablesafety standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary,consult the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.4. A rare condition can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or more buildings. Ifproducts installed in separate building are interconnected, the voltage potential can cause a hazardouscondition. Consult a quali ed electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon existsand if necessary, implement corrective action before interconnecting the products. If the equipment isto be used with telecommunications circuit, take the following precautions:• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.• Never install telephone jacks in wet location unless the jack is specially designed for wet location.• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has beendisconnected at the network interface.• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines (other than a cordless telephone) duringan electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning5. In order to limit Radio Frequency (RF) exposure, the following rules should be applied:• Install the antenna in a location where a distance of 20 cm from the antenna may be maintained.• While installing the antenna in the location, please do not turn on the power of wireless card.• While the device is working (transmitting or receiving), please do not touch or move the antenna.• Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environmentunless it is a type especially quali ed for such use.6. For Laptop (notebook) computer users, in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure limits, it isrecommended when using a laptop with a wireless LAN adapter card that the card’s integrated antennashould not be positioned closer than 5 cm (2 inches) from your body or nearby persons for extendedperiods of time while it is transmitting (or operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 5 cm (2inches) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time.

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 35IndexAAccess Point Setting Problem ......... 5-2Ad-hoc Topology............................ BAdvanced Con gurationWindows 2000/XP...................... 4-3Authentication Algorithm ............... 4-1Open ....................................... 4-1Shared..................................... 4-1WECA-compliant ........................ 4-1BBasic Service Set........................... DBSS ........................ See Basic Service SetBSS ID........................................ 3-9cCapacity...................................... 3-9Channel ...................................... 3-9Operating ................................... EClear to Send protocol................... 3-7Communication Problem ................ 5-3Con guration Problem................... 5-2ConnectivitySeamless.................................. 1-1Wireless ................................... 1-1CTS See Clear to SendCustomer Support ......................... viDdata collision ...............................3-7data encryption............................ 3-4data rate ..................................... 1-1Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)Technology ... See Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum TechnologyDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum Technology 1-1disk space (minimum) free ............ 2-1EESS ID................................... 3-3, 3-9FFeatures...................................... 1-1Frag Threshold............................. 3-8Fragmentation function ................. 3-8FrequencyOperating ................................... EHHardware Speci cations .................. EHidden Node problem ................... 3-7hot swapping ............................... 2-2IInfrastructure Topology ................... CInserting the Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100 ............................................ 2-2

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 36IndexInstallationHardware .................................2-1Software ..................................3-1Installation Problem...................... 5-1Interrupt Number ......................... 4-410 Port Address............................ 4-4LLED Descriptions ..........................2-2MMAC address................................ 3-9Main Menu .................................. 3-3Media Access Protocol ..................... EModulation .................................... ENNetbeui....................................... 5-2Network Con guration..................... BNetwork Type............................... 3-4Noise Level.................................3-10O.O/S Supported............................... EPParameter Con guration................ 3-1PCMCIA adapter ........................... 2-2PCMCIA slot................................. 2-2PowerOutput ....................................... EPower Consumption EPower Save .................................3-6Preamble Mode ............................4-1Long ........................................4-2Short .......................................4-2problem description ......................5-1Rradio channel............................. 3-10Radio Frequency (RF) exposure ........ FRange...........................................EWorking ...................................1-1RateData .......................................... ETransmission.............................3-4Related Documentation ................... xRequest to Send protocol .............. 3-7RF Technology................................ Eroaming function .......................... 3-4RTS ......................... See Request to SendRTS Threshold .............................3-7sSafety Instructions ......................... Fsecurity in transmission................. 3-4Sensitivity ..................................... ESignal Level.................................3-9Site Survey ............................... 3-10Support Disk ................................. xSupporting Disk ............................. xSyntax Conventions of this Manual... xiSystem Requirements ...................2-1T

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 37IndexTTransmission Range Effective...................................Troubleshooting............................ 5-1VVoltage ......................................... EWWEP.....................See Wired Equivalent PrivacyWEP Encryption Screen..................Wired Equivalent Privacy................

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card 38GlossaryChannel: The radio channel of a wireless network, 1 through 11.Connect: Connect to an available network, or connect to a network using a speci c pro le.Delete: Delete a named pro le.Done: Save changes and close the window.Edit: Edit a named pro le.Name: Pro le name, such as, “Work” or “Home”.Options: Used to create ad hoc and infrastructure networks, and start the Horizons-D2D user interface in the system tray.Password: Enter a password, if required, to connect to a wireless network.Pro le: A record that contains information about a wireless network such as SSID, WEP keys, channel, and type of connection, e.g. AP or ad hoc.Scan: Activates a search of all channels (1 through 11) searching for wireless networks.Scanning…: Active indication of the scanning activity. If the radio seems to be in a state of continuous “Scan”, it is likely that there are no wireless networks available.Signal: Signal strength.Status: State of the wireless connection, either connected or not connected.Speed: The speed of the connection measured in Mbps, (Megabits per second).SSID: Service Set Identi er. An identi cation broadcast, (or not), by an access point or ad hoc node.Type: Type of network, either infrastructure/access point, (AP), or ad hoc.WEP: Wired equivalent privacy. A means of encrypting the radio signals, can be 40 bit, 64 bit, or 128 bit encryption.

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