ParkerVision D2D00004 PCMCIA NIC WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER User Manual wlan3000 user manual 062404a indd
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ParkerVision ® Wireless to the MAX SIGNAL WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card USER’S GUIDE WWW.PARKERVISION.COM VERSION: 1A / DATE: June 2004 ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card COPYRIGHT ©2003 ParkerVision Inc. All rights reserved. ParkerVision Wireless™ and D2D™ Technology are registered trademarks of ParkerVision Inc. All specifications 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 STATEMENT FCC ID: JFE-D2D00004 IC: 8005A-D2D00004 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 equipment 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 OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. “FCC RF exposure requirements: SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna(s) tested in the application for Certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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 files regularly, In addition, you may receive a full refund of your purchase price within the first 30 days following the purchase of the Hardware Device for any reason provided that you return the Hardware Device to the Manufacturer in its original condition, 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 ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 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 LIABILITY 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 first user of the Hardware Device, and there are no third party beneficiaries 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 ParkerVision 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 available for purchase in the U.S. 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. ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Table of Contents Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement ................................................................... 2 Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................................... 3 Customer Support. .................� Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 PART I. GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card ..........................................................................8 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 8 1.2 Features of the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card ................................................................................. 8 1.3 Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Chapter 2 Software Installation ............................................................................................................................ 10 2.1 Installing the ParkerVision Software .................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Important Windows XP Information ..........................................................................................................13 Chapter 3 ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card Hardware Installation ...................................................................... 15 3.1 System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Installing the ParkerVision WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card .............................................................. 15 PART II. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 17 Chapter 4 D2D/ParkerVision Management Utility .............................................................................................. 18 4.1 Configuration........................................................................................................................................ 18 4.2 Using the D2D/ParkerVision Management Utility .............................................................................. 19 4.3 Available Connections Section ............................................................................................................ 20 4.4 Current Connection Selection............................................................................................................... 21 4.5 Access Tray Section ............................................................................................................................. 21 4.6 AD-HOC and AP Modes ...................................................................................................................... 22 4.7 SSID..................................................................................................................................................... 23 4.8 WEP Encryption .................................................................................................................................. 23 PART III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...� 25 Appendix A - Network Configuration ................................................................................................................. 28 Appendix B - Hardware Specification ................................................................................................................. 31 Appendix C - Uninstalling the D2D ParkerVision Software .............................................................................. 32 Index .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37 ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card INTRODUCTION All ParkerVision 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 field 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, floor 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 field 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 7 times the distance of other leading brands. This is sufficient to reach all rooms in most homes or small offices. ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Part I Getting Started The following chapters are structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install and setup your ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card. ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 1 : Getting to Know Your ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card This chapter introduces the main features of the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card 1.1 Introduction The ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b wireless PCMCIA card and has a standard PCMCIA adapter which fits into any standard PCMCIA Type II notebook computer slot. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate networks, home networks, or the Internet in a wireless environment. The ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card gives you wireless communication with any 802.11bcompliant product, allowing you to stay connected anywhere within a coverage area. 1.2 Features of the ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card The following are the essential features of the ParkerVision Wireless PC LAN Card . • Supports data rate of 1,2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps • Range of one mile in an open environment, when used with a ParkerVision wireless access point • 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, interferenceresistant, and secure wireless connections capabilities • Network 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 ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for wireless networks. They include: • Remote Access capability to Corporate Networks for email, file transfer and terminal emulation access. • Difficult 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 locations. • Temporary LAN’s for Special Projects or During Peak Time - For trade shows, exhibitions ® WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card and construction sites where a temporary network is required. For retailers, airline and shipping companies who need additional workstations during peak periods. For auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites. • Database Access for Mobile Users - Doctors, nurses, retailers who need to access their databases on the move in a hospital, retail store, office or campus. • SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) Users - SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network. • High Security Connection - Flexible, secure and quick installations, with WEP Encryption. ® 10 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 2 : Software Installation This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ParkerVision Software Make sure that you install the software onto your computer BEFORE you install the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card! The ParkerVision WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card works with Windows XP and 2000 Operating Systems. 2.1 Installing the ParkerVision Software 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 certified for use with XP, you can safely answer yes and allow the installation to proceed. This software has been tested to work with Windows XP. Click NEXT to continue. If the InstallShield does not automatically start, click the “My Computer” icon, navigate to the CD-ROM drive, and find the file “setup.exe” on the CD. Double click this file, and the installation process should begin as shown above. ® 11 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 2.1 Installing the ParkerVision Software - Continued 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. ® 12 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 2.1 Installing the ParkerVision Software - Continued RESTART YOUR COMPUTER Select FINISH to Restart your computer and complete the installation of the software. Please insert the WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot Double click the ParkerVision icon on your desktop. Double Click this icon in the System Tray The ParkerVision Utility is now running in the background and has placed an icon in the lower right System Tray. Double-click on this icon in the System Tray as shown to the right. NOTE: Windows 2000 Users can now go to CHAPTER 3 of this Manual to complete the hardware installation and configuration process. For Windows XP Users: Double clicking the ParkerVision WLAN3000 icon may cause the following message to appear: “Windows Zero Configuration was detected. Please disable Windows Wireless Network Control.” If you see this message, for best performance, you will now want to TURN OFF or Disable Windows’ control of wireless networking. Proceed to the next page and follow the steps shown to complete this process. ® 13 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 2.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WINDOWS XP USERS For Windows XP Users Only: In order to achieve the best possible performance of the WLAN3000 Wireless LAN card in your computer it is necessary to make a change in the way Windows XP handles you wireless networking connections. After your WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card is installed and configured in your wireless network, you will want to follow the instructions below to make this change in the Windows configuration. Step 1: Find the wireless networking connection icon in the System Tray, located in the lower right hand corner of your screen, or at the far end of your Start Bar if you have it docked to a location different from the screen bottom. Double Click this icon to access the Wireless Network Connection Properties Step 2: Double Click this icon, which will bring up the Properties Dialog for the wireless network connection that your computer is part of. Double Click the Advanced Button ® 14 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 2.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WINDOWS XP USERS - Continued Step 3: Selecting the “Advanced Button” on the previous screen will bring up the window shown below. Select the “Wireless Networks” tab, and not the box to the left of the line “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.” Step 4: If this box has a check mark in it, click in the box to REMOVE THE CHECK MARK. Step 5: Click OK to close this Window. Click Here to Remove the Check Mark ® 15 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 3 : Hardware Installation This chapter will guide you through the installation of the ParkerVision 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 specification (or higher) • Windows 2000/XP Operating System. • 500 Kbytes free hard disk space (minimum) for driver and utility program installation. • 128 MB RAM 3.2 Installing the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card Follow the procedure shown next to install the ParkerVision 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 ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and its label side and LED’s facing up, slide the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown next. Never force, bend or twist the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card into the slot ® 16 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card The PCMCIA slot supports “hot swapping” of PCMCIA adapter, allowing you to insert or remove the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card from the slot whenever you like, even when power to your computer is on. However, you should always disable the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card prior to card removal to allow Windows to log off from the network server. LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER Green On The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card is receiving power. LINK Orange On The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card has a successful wireless connection. Blinking The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card is sending/receiving data through the wireless connection. Windows will automatically detect the WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card and the FOUND NEW HARDWARE Wizard Dialog Box will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ParkerVision Wireless driver. If the Wireless LAN Card is not inserted properly, the following error message will appear: To confirm proper installation of the ParkerVision-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 WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card selection. • Double-click WLAN3000 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. ParkerVision Wireless D2D software has been tested to work with Windows XP, and the installation should be continued with confidence. ® 17 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Part II Advanced Management The following chapters will show you how to manage and configure advanced parameters of your ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card. ® 18 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 4 : ParkerVision Wireless D2D Management Utility This chapter will guide you through configuring the Management Utility for the LAN Card 4.1 Configuration ParkerVision-Wireless D2D Management Utility will assist in setting up and customizing your wireless network. The D2D Management Utility will provide you with information regarding signal quality and link conditions as well as let you modify various wireless parameters. To access the ParkerVision-Wireless D2D Management Utility double-click the WLAN3000 shortcut found on the desktop. The D2D Management Utility can also be accessed by double-clicking the ParkerVision (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. Desktop Icon SysTray Icons The shortcut is automatically placed on the desktop after driver installation is complete. Clicking the access icon (tool button) in the lower-right corner will open the D2D Management Utility. The ParkerVision (H) icon will appear in the System Tray only if the option is selected from the D2D Management Utility. The System Tray (SysTray) can be found on one end of the task bar on the Microsoft Windows desktop. 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 as shown above. ® 19 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 4.2 Configuration - Using the D2D/ParkerVision Management Utility The D2D Configuration Dialog Box is displayed as shown below and consists of four primary sections. From here, different connections may be detected, configured, and stored. Available Connections Section Current Connections Section Access Tray Section The Above Sections are covered individually on the pages that follow. ® 20 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 4.3 AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTION - Continued The top-most section of the D2D Configuration 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 WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card immediately, highlight the desired available connection and select CONNECT. The following describes information found in the AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS area of the configuration Dialog Box. • SSID: Identifies the name of the network in use through the access point that is being utilized. • TYPE: Indicates the operating mode of the ParkerVision-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 find wireless channels available for connection ® 21 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 4.4 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. 4.5 ACCESS TRAY SECTION If the START IN SYSTEM TRAY option is toggled, the ParkerVision (H) icon will appear in the system tray on start-up. • Click the www.direct2data.com button to access the ParkerVision-Wireless home page. • Click the HELP option to view the user manual • Click DONE to exit the D2D Management Utility • Click OPTIONS to set the options shown below • SSID is broadcast by the Access Point or in Ad-Hoc by all members in the connection. Occasionally SSID is hidden and the user needs to input the correct name. • Channel can be set by the user when in Ad-Hoc. In AP Mode, the Access Point sets the channel. • Connect to Access Point or Ad-Hoc • Select the appropriate WEP encryption option: Off, 64-bit, or 128-bit. Most PUBLIC locations leave WEP off. PRIVATE Ad-Hoc connections will default to WEP 64-bit enabled. The exact key must match the AP or Ad-Hoc member, i.e. Key 1: 3451237890. Connection is established even if the key is incorrect, however, data will not be allowed to transfer with the correct key. Four unique keys can be remembered, one is selected as the default for use when WEP is enabled. Verify with your IT professional the setting for your network. ® 22 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 4.6 MORE ON AD-HOC AND AP MODES Ad-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 configuring 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 fixed points to the network — each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration. 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 ParkerVision-Wireless PC LAN into AP (Infrastructure) mode. It provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed 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. ® 23 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 4.7 MORE ON SSID Service Set Identification (SSID) The Service Set Identification (SSID) is a thirty-two alphanumeric character (maximum) string identifying the wireless local area network. ParkerVision-Wireless refers to the SSID as network name. For stations to communicate with each other, all stations must be configured with the same SSID. A wireless LAN consisting of nodes operating in Ad-Hoc configuration 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) configuration, multiple BSS can be configured to form an Extended Service Set (ESS). In this configuration, the Access Points are configured with the same Extended Service Set ID (ESSID). Wireless clients configured with the same ESSID can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain a seamless connection to the network. 4.8 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 defined 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 configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. ParkerVision-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 five-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 configurable.) 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 configurable bits. Similar to the 64-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user configurable. ® 24 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Part III Additional Information This part includes Troubleshooting, Appendices, and the Index ® 25 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 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 The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card is not working after the driver installation CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the driver software is installed BEFORE you insert your wireless LAN card into your computer. Failure to install the software first may result in the LAN card being recognized incorrectly. 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. Windows does not autodetect the ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card Make sure there is no hardware conflict between your ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card and other hardware in your computer. If there is a conflict, you need to set your I/O and IRQ manually. 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 conflict. Try the second PCMCIA slot if one is available on your computer. Contact ParkerVision Customer Support ® 26 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting - Continued 5.2 Problems With the Utility Configuration PROBLEM While starting the configuration utility, the program starts up and terminates immediately with no errors. CORRECTIVE ACTION The D2D/ParkerVision software may not recognize that the card has been inserted. Try removing and re-inserting the card. Make sure that Windows is recognizing the card when it is inserted. Note for Windows XP users: Another reason the utility may terminate results from Windows XP controlling the card services at installation time. You may check this with the following steps: Click Start, Control Panel. From Control Panel, select Network, then Wireless Network Settings, and uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.” More information on this can be found in this manual in Section 4.11. 5.3 Problems With Access Point Settings PROBLEM Problems with AP settings. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure that the Access Point (AP) and the associated computer are turned on. Check to see if the access point is displayed in the available connections section of the D2D/ParkerVision Management Utility. 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. ® 27 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting - Continued 5.4 Problems Communicating With the Computer PROBLEM The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card client cannot communicate with the other computer on the Ethernet when the Infrastructure mode is configured. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure that the AP and the associated computer are on. Make sure your computer and the AP use the same SSID. Make sure both computers are associated with the Access Point. Use the Windows Ping Command to test communications to the access point’s IP Address. Consult your Access Point documentation for the address settings. If you can Ping the Access Point, you should then attempt to Ping the second computer. The IPCONFIG command will display a computer assigned IP Address when entered from a Windows Command Prompt. 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. ParkerVision 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 oven or cordless telephone) around your wireless network. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. ® 28 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Appendix A : Network Configuration The ParkerVision Wireless WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card supports the same network configuration options of Legacy Ethernet LAN’s as defined by the IEEE 802 standard. The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card can be configured 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 ® 29 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 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 specific Ad-hoc wireless LAN must be configured 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 ® 30 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Topology - Continued The ParkerVision Wireless LAN Card provides access to a wired LAN for wireless computers. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. 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 configuration 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 ® 31 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Appendix B : Hardware Specifications General ParkerVision WLAN3000 Wireless LAN Card Specifications Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000 and XP Standards IEEE 802.11b Host Interface Data Rates PC Card Type II Slot Extended 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, with Auto-Fallback Support BPSK, QPSK, CCK Open Environment: 1 Mile* Closed Environment: 450 Feet* ISM Band (2.4 to 2.4835 GHz) 1-11 United States (Approved for use only in the United States) Off, 64-bit, 128-bit Modulation Range (typical) Frequency Range Channels Wireless Security (WEP) * A ParkerVision Access Point is required to achieve absolute maximum range. ® 32 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Appendix C : Uninstalling the ParkerVision Software Should you wish to uninstall the ParkerVision Software from your Windows 2000 or XP computer, the following steps should be followed: Step 1: Locate the file WLAN3000 Uninstall.exe. This file is generally located in the folder in which the ParkerVision software was installed, as shown in the example below. Select this file to run the uninstall program. The following screen will appear, select UNINSTALL to begin the uninstallation process. ® 33 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Uninstalling the ParkerVision Software - Continued Step 2: Follow the instructions listed in the dialog below. These instructions will guide you to click the Start Button, Select Control Panel, then Select Add/Remove Programs. Locate the ZyDAS Wireless LAN program in the Add/Remove Programs dialog as shown below: Select Change/Remove, and then follow the instructions to initiate the Windows program removal sequence. Go to Step 3 on the next page. ® 34 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Uninstalling the ParkerVision Software - Continued Step 3: Return to the dialog box shown below. Click in the selection for “Yes I have Used the Windows Add/Remove Utility as Described” and click “Continue and Finish.” After the remaining files associated with the ParkerVision/D2D software are removed, you will see the following dialog box: Click Close to complete the uninstallation process. ® 35 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Index Term Page 128-bit 20 Guarantee 64-bit 20 Hardware Installation 13 68-Pin Connector 13 Hardware Specifications 32 Help 21 ParkerVision Status Monitor 16 802.11b Access Tray Section 17, 21 Term Page Additional Information 25 ParkerVision Status Utility Button 28 Ad-Hoc 29 Host Interface 32 Ad-Hoc Mode 21 Hot Swapping 14 Icon 16 Ad-Hoc Wireless Topology 30, 31 Advanced 23 IEEE 802.11b 6, 22, 32 Advanced Management 15 Infrastructure 31 Antenna Introduction AP Mode 21 Introduction AP Settings 27 IPCONFIG 28 Applications Auto Run Available Connections 10 17, 18 LAN 9, 29 Last Scan 18 LED 14 Basic Service Set (BSS) 31 License Agreement 11 BSS 31 Management Utility 16 CD ROM 10 Modulation 32 Channel 18 Network Adapters 14 Channels 32 Network Configuration 29 Check Mark 24 None 20 Computer 28 Package Contents Connect 18 PCMCIA Type II 13 Connect Button 19 Peer-to-Peer 21 Plug and Play Copyright Current Connections Customer Support Data Rates Database 17, 19 8, 32 Profiles Section 19 Properties Dialog 23 Radio Interference 28 Range 8, 32 Digital Signature 14 Registration Edit Section 20 Remote Access Ethernet 28 Restart Computer 12 FCC Interference Statement Scan 18 Found New Hardware 14 Scanned SSID 20 Frequency Range 32 Security ® 36 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card Index Term Page Service Set Identification (SSID) 22 Signal 18 Site Survey 28 Software Installation SOHO SSID System Requirements 10 9, 30 18, 20, 22, 28 4, 13 System Tray 16 SysTray 16 Table of Contents Transmitter Troubleshooting 25, 27, 28 Type 18 Uninstalling 33 United States 32 Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings 24 Utility Configuration 27 Warranty WEP Windows 2000 Windows XP 18, 21, 22 8, 32 8, 23, 24, 27, 32 Wireless Network Connection 23 Wireless Security (WEP) 32 ® 37 WLAN3000 Wireless PC LAN Card 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 specific profile. Delete: Delete a named profile. Done: Save changes and close the window. Edit: Edit a named profile. Name: Profile name, such as, “Work” or “Home”. Options: Used to create ad hoc and infrastructure networks, and start the ParkerVisionD2D user interface in the system tray. Password: Enter a password, if required, to connect to a wireless network. Profile: 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 Identifier. An identification 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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