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USERS MANUAL

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card

User’s Guide

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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 STATEMENT

FCC ID: JFE-D2D00001

This 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.

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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 is

restricted 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.”

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LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE READ THIS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.

MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITLY

Note: 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

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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.

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ANY 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.com

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft™ Windows XP or 2000

• Minimum 300MHz processor or better

• Minimum 128 Mb Ram

Horizons 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 SUPPORT

You 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 Drivers

You can also request help by sending an email to support@direct2data.com or calling

customer support directly at 1-800-231-1759.

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Table of Contents

Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................ii

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement.................................................iii

Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................v

Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................vi

List of Figures............................................................................................................................................ix

List of Tables..............................................................................................................................................ix

Preface ........................................................................................................................................................x

GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................I

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card ........................................................1-1

1.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card .........................................................................1-1

1.3 Applications .............................................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................2-1

2.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Installing the Horizons Wireless LAN Card.............................................................................2-1

Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Driver Installation.............................................................3-1

3.3 Windows 2000 Setup................................................................................................................3-9

3.4 Windows XP Setup..................................................................................................................3-10

3.5 Software Installation Complete ...............................................................................................3-12

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................II

Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Utility Installation and Con guration .............................3-1

3.1 Installing the Utility..................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Accessing the Utility................................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Utility Screens..........................................................................................................................3-3

3.4 Con guration............................................................................................................................3-3

3.4.1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).............................................................................................3-4

3.4.2 Create Encryption Keys by Using a Passphrase .......................................................................3-5

3.4.3 Create Encryption Keys Manually........................................................................................... 3-5

3.4.4 Advanced Con guration ......................................................................................................... 3-6

3.4.5 Loop Back .............................................................................................................................. 3-8

3.4.6 AP Browser............................................................................................................................. 3-9

3.4.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................................. 3-10

Chapter 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

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4.4 Advanced Con guration in Windows 2000/XP........................................................................ 4-3

4.5 Advanced Con guration in Windows NT ................................................................................ 4-4

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Problems During Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 5-1

5.2 Problems With the Utility Con guration.................................................................................. 5-2

5.3 Problems With Access Point Settings....................................................................................... 5-2

5.4 Problems Communicating With the Computer......................................................................... 5-3

Appendix A Network Con guration ........................................................................................................B

Appendix B Hardware Speci cations......................................................................................................£

Appendix C Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................F

Index ..........................................................................................................................................................G

List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Inserting the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your Notebook Computer .............................2-2

Figure 3-1 Utility - Con guration .............................................................................................................3-3

Figure 3-2 Utility - WEP Encryption.........................................................................................................3-5

Figure 3-3 Utility-Advanced Con guration.............................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-4 RTS Threshold..........................................................................................................................3-7

Figure 3-5 Utility-Loop Back ..................................................................................................................3-8

Figure 3-6 Utility-Access Point Browser .................................................................................................3-9

Figure 3-7 Utility - Site Survey...............................................................................................................3-10

List of Tables

Table 2-1 LED Descriptions .......................................................................................................................2-2

Table 3-1 Utility -Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields ..................................................................3-9

Table 4-1 Two Advanced Property Field Descriptions................................................................................4-3

Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Installation of Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100...............................5-1

Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Con guration .............................................................................................5-2

Table 5-3 Troubleshooting the Settings for the Access Point ......................................................................5-2

Table 5-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems................................................................................5-3

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INTRODUCTION

All 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.

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The following chapters are structured as a step-by-step guide to help

you connect, install and setup your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.

Part I

Getting Started

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card

This chapter introduces the main features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card

1.1 Introduction

The 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 computers

1.3 Applications

The 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.

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• 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.

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Chapter 2

Software Installation

This chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Software

Make sure that you install the software onto your computer

BEFORE 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.

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The 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:

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RESTART YOUR COMPUTER

Select 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.

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Chapter 3

Hardware Installation

This chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your computer

3.1 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 Card

Follow 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

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The PCMCIA slot supports “hot swapping” of PCMCIA adapter, allowing you to insert

or remove the Horizons Wireless LAN Card from the slot whenever you like even

when power to your computer is on. However, you should always disable the Horizons

Wireless LAN Card prior to card removal to allow Windows to log off from the network

server. Disable the Horizons Wireless LAN Card properly and disconnect power to the

PC Card slot.

LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

POWER Green On The Horizons Wireless LAN Card is receiving power.

LINK Orange On The Horizons Wireless LAN Card has a successful wireless connection.

Blinking The Horizons Wireless LAN Card is sending/receiving data through the

wireless connection.

Windows will automatically detect the HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card and the FOUND NEW HARDWARE

Wizard Dialog Box will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Horizons Wireless driver. If the

Wireless LAN Card is not inserted properly, the following error message will appear:

To con rm proper installation of the Horizons-Wireless LAN Card:

• Right-Click MY COMPUTER from the Windows desktop.

• Click PROPERTIES

• Open DEVICE MANAGER

• Select the HARDWARE folder tab, and then click the DEVICE MANAGER button.

• Double-click NETWORK ADAPTERS. No special markers should appear next to the HZ1500 Wireless LAN

Card selection.

• Double-click HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card. Refer to the tab labeled GENERAL. The DEVICE STATUS

Window will indicate that the device is working properly.

For Windows 2000 users, a DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND

message may appear. Simply select YES to proceed.

For Windows XP users, a WINDOWS LOGO TESTING NOT FOUND dialog box may appear. Click

CONTINUE ANYWAY to proceed. Horizons Wireless D2D software has been tested to work with

Windows, and the installation should be continued with con dence.

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The following chapters will show you how to manage and con gure

advanced parameters of your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.

Part II

Advanced Management

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Chapter 4

Horizons Wireless D2D Con guration GUI

This chapter will guide you through con guring the GUI (graphical user interface) for the LAN Card

4.1 Con guration

Horizons-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.

Desktop

Icon

SysTray

Icons

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4.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI

The 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

Section

Current

Connections

Section

Pro les

Section

Access Tray

Section

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AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTION

The 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

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CURRENT CONNECTION SECTION

This section shows the connection that is currently active, giving the status of each category described in the

AVAILABLE CONNECTION SECTION on the previous page. The SPEED indicates the rate of data transfer

as dictated by the Access Point to which the Wireless LAN Card is connected.

PROFILES SECTION

Although not required for operation of the HZ1500, PROFILES may be created and stored for known

connections. This provides an easy mechanism to connect to known points when moving to and from various

additional locations.

This area shows stored connections that can be utilized. To change or add a pro le, select the EDIT option

found below the PROFILE list box. To connect to an existing pro le, simply select it and then select the

CONNECT button.

Edit Section

Described on

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EDIT SECTION

To 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.

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ACCESS TRAY SECTION

If 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 GUI

MORE ON WEP ENCRYPTION

Authentication and WEP Encryption

Wireless 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.

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ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS

LAN CARD

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ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS

LAN CARD - Continued

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4.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - Continued

ACHIEVING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THE HZ1500 WIRELESS

LAN CARD - Continued

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This part includes Troubleshooting, Appendices, and the Index

Part III

Additional Information

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

This 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 Installation

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

The Horizons Wireless LAN

Card is not working after the

driver installation

Insert 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 Card

Restart 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 Support

5.2 Problems With the Utility Con guration

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

Problems 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.

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This 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 Settings

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

Problems 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 Computer

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

The 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.

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Appendix A

Network Con guration

The 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

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Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology - Continued

An 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

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Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology - Continued

The 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

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Appendix B

Hardware Speci cations

General Horizons HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card Speci cations

Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000, and XP

Standards IEEE 802.11b; WIFI Compliant

Host Interface PC Card Type II Slot Extended

Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, with Auto-Fall-

back Support

Modulation BPSK, QPSK, CCK

Range (typical) Open Environment: 3500 feet

Closed Environment: 450 feet

Frequency 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-bit

Transmit Power Greater than +20dbm

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Appendix C

Important Safety Instructions

The 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 applicable

safety 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. If

products installed in separate building are interconnected, the voltage potential can cause a hazardous

condition. Consult a quali ed electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists

and if necessary, implement corrective action before interconnecting the products. If the equipment is

to 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 been

disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines (other than a cordless telephone) during

an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning

5. 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 environment

unless 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 is

recommended when using a laptop with a wireless LAN adapter card that the card’s integrated antenna

should not be positioned closer than 5 cm (2 inches) from your body or nearby persons for extended

periods of time while it is transmitting (or operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 5 cm (2

inches) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time.

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Index

Access Point Setting Problem ......... 5-2

Ad-hoc Topology............................ B

Advanced Con guration

Windows 2000/XP...................... 4-3

Authentication Algorithm ............... 4-1

Open ....................................... 4-1

Shared..................................... 4-1

WECA-compliant ........................ 4-1

Basic Service Set........................... D

BSS ........................ See Basic Service Set

BSS ID........................................ 3-9

Capacity...................................... 3-9

Channel ...................................... 3-9

Operating ................................... E

Clear to Send protocol................... 3-7

Communication Problem ................ 5-3

Con guration Problem................... 5-2

Connectivity

Seamless.................................. 1-1

Wireless ................................... 1-1

CTS See Clear to Send

Customer Support ......................... vi

data collision ...............................3-7

data encryption............................ 3-4

data rate ..................................... 1-1

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Technology ... See Direct Sequence Spread

Spectrum Technology

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

Technology 1-1

disk space (minimum) free ............ 2-1

ESS ID................................... 3-3, 3-9

Features...................................... 1-1

Frag Threshold............................. 3-8

Fragmentation function ................. 3-8

Frequency

Operating ................................... E

Hardware Speci cations .................. E

Hidden Node problem ................... 3-7

hot swapping ............................... 2-2

Infrastructure Topology ................... C

Inserting the Horizons Wireless LAN Card

100 ............................................ 2-2

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Index

Installation

Hardware .................................2-1

Software ..................................3-1

Installation Problem...................... 5-1

Interrupt Number ......................... 4-4

10 Port Address............................ 4-4

LED Descriptions ..........................2-2

MAC address................................ 3-9

Main Menu .................................. 3-3

Media Access Protocol ..................... E

Modulation .................................... E

Netbeui....................................... 5-2

Network Con guration..................... B

Network Type............................... 3-4

Noise Level.................................3-10

O/S Supported............................... E

Parameter Con guration................ 3-1

PCMCIA adapter ........................... 2-2

PCMCIA slot................................. 2-2

Power

Output ....................................... E

Power Consumption E

Power Save .................................3-6

Preamble Mode ............................4-1

Long ........................................4-2

Short .......................................4-2

problem description ......................5-1

radio channel............................. 3-10

Radio Frequency (RF) exposure ........ F

Range...........................................E

Working ...................................1-1

Rate

Data .......................................... E

Transmission.............................3-4

Related Documentation ................... x

Request to Send protocol .............. 3-7

RF Technology................................ E

roaming function .......................... 3-4

RTS ......................... See Request to Send

RTS Threshold .............................3-7

Safety Instructions ......................... F

security in transmission................. 3-4

Sensitivity ..................................... E

Signal Level.................................3-9

Site Survey ............................... 3-10

Support Disk ................................. x

Supporting Disk ............................. x

Syntax Conventions of this Manual... xi

System Requirements ...................2-1

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Index

Transmission Range

Effective...................................

Troubleshooting............................ 5-1

Voltage ......................................... E

WEP.....................See Wired Equivalent

Privacy

WEP Encryption Screen..................

Wired Equivalent Privacy................

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Glossary

Channel: 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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