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WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card iYou can find the most recent software and user documentation for all WaveLAN products on our internet site.If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, or would like information about our other WaveLAN products, please contact your local Authorized WaveLAN Reseller or regional Lucent Technologies Sales Office. You can find their address and phone numbers on the WaveLAN website.In case no local or regional support is available, you can reach us at the addresses or telephone numbers listed below.When contacting WaveLAN Support, please complete the WaveLAN Problem Report form and include it with your email or fax. The form (report.txt) is available on the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM, and on the WaveLAN Support pages of the WaveLAN website.Software and DocumentationWorld Wide Web http://www.wavelan.comFTP Server ftp://ftp.wavelan.com/pubWaveLAN Regional SupportU.S.A / Canada usasupport@wavelan.comCaribbean/ Latin America calasupport@wavelan.comEurope/ Middle-East/ Africa emeasupport@wavelan.comAsia/ Pacific apasupport@wavelan.comWaveLAN Global SupportU.S.A / Canada Voice: +1 800 WAVELAN-3Caribbean/ Latin AmericaTechnical Support
ii WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWireless InteroperabilityThe IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN products are designed to be inter-operable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to the IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.WaveLAN and your HealthWaveLAN, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by WaveLAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because WaveLAN operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lucent Technologies believes WaveLAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.In some situations or environments, the use of WaveLAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:• Using the WaveLAN equipment on board of airplanes, or• In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the WaveLAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Information to the User
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card iiiThe IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN PC Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.Canada - Industry Canada (IC)This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.Europe - EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:• ETS 300-826 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.• ETS 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a WaveLAN System is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the WaveLAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this device in combination with WaveLAN Outdoor Antenna products, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. Refer to the Regulatory Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those products for additional information.Regulatory Information
Regulatory Informationiv WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardInterference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance 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.Lucent Technologies is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN Kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by Lucent Technologies. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.For country-specific approvals, please consult the flyer “Radio Certification Information” that was inserted into this kit.
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card iTechnical Support iInformation to the User iiRegulatory Information iiiTable of Contents i1 About WaveLAN/IEEE 1-1Kit Contents 1-1WaveLAN Network Scenarios 1-2■It’s Easy 1-4WaveLAN PC Card Features 1-5■WaveLAN PC Card Types 1-6■Can I Upgrade WaveLAN Cards? 1-9About the Software CD-ROM 1-10Optionally Available 1-13■WaveLAN IEEE Adapter Cards 1-13■External Antennas 1-13Connecting to a Network 1-17■Connect to Any IEEE 802.11 LAN 1-18■Connect to a Specific IEEE 802.11 LAN 1-192 Hardware Installation 2-1Installing your WaveLAN Kit 2-1■Preparation 2-1■Card Removal and Re-insertion 2-2Table of Contents
Table of Contentsii WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardTable of Contents3 Installation for Windows 3-1Introduction 3-1■Before You Start the Installation 3-1■What You Need to Know 3-2Getting Started in Windows 95/98 3-3■Starting Installation 3-3Getting Started in Windows NT 3-5■Starting Installation 3-6Installing the Miniport Driver 3-9■Network Installation 3-12Setting the WaveLAN Parameters 3-13■Which Parameters Do You Need? 3-13■Basic WaveLAN Parameters 3-14■WaveLAN Encryption Parameters 3-18Finishing the WaveLAN Installation 3-20■After Restarting Your Computer 3-20Working with WaveLAN & Windows 3-21■View Other WaveLAN Stations 3-21■Selecting the Networking Protocol 3-22■Verifying the Current Protocol Setting 3-23■Display or Modify WaveLAN Parameters 3-244 Advanced WaveLAN Parameters 4-1Introduction 4-1MAC Address 4-2AP Density 4-3Transmit Rate 4-4■The Auto Transmit Rate Select Mechanism 4-4■The User-defined Transmit Rate 4-5
Table of ContentsWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card iiiMedium Reservation 4-8Power Management 4-13■Enable Power Management: 4-145 Monitoring WaveLAN Performance 5-1About WaveMANAGER/CLIENT 5-1Installing WaveMANAGER/CLIENT 5-2Running WaveMANAGER/CLIENT 5-3■Monitoring Options 5-3■What to Monitor 5-4■Choosing your WaveMANAGER Tool 5-6WaveLAN Status/Function Window 5-7WaveLAN Link Test 5-8■Testing Radio Communications Quality 5-9■Testing Data Throughput Efficiency 5-10WaveLAN Card Diagnostics 5-13Advanced User Options 5-14■Basic Mode versus Enhanced Mode 5-14■Logging Measurement Data 5-156 WaveLAN Security Options 6-1Introduction 6-1■Closing the Infrastructure 6-2■Wireless Access Control 6-3■Wireless Data Encryption 6-4
Table of Contentsiv WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardTable of ContentsA Card Specifications A-1Physical Specifications A-1Networking Characteristics A-2Radio Characteristics A-3■Supported Frequency Sub-bands A-7WaveLAN PC Card Types A-9■About Previously Purchased Cards A-9■Can I Upgrade WaveLAN Cards? A-12B Troubleshooting B-1LED Activity B-1Windows Operating Systems B-4■Generic Problems B-4■Hardware Conflict B-6Upgrading the WaveLAN Miniport Driver B-14■Removing the WaveLAN Miniport Driver B-20MS-DOS Systems B-23■Error Messages B-23■Can Not Connect To The Network B-23C Installing in Windows CE C-1Introduction C-1■Installing the WaveLAN Driver C-2■Using WaveLAN with Windows CE C-4■Modifying Configuration Parameters C-5
Table of ContentsWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card vD Installation for MS-DOS D-1Introduction D-1■What You Need to Know D-1■Driver Types D-1■Installation Overview D-2Copy the WaveLAN Software D-3Setup the WaveCAD Program D-4■Card & Socket Services D-4■Intel 82365 PCIC D-5Install the Network Client Software D-9Setup the WaveLAN Parameters D-10■DOS ODI Driver Configuration D-10■Packet Driver Configuration D-19Finishing Installation D-25Advanced Options D-27■Dual Card Configuration D-27■Start-up Menu Configuration D-27E Installing in Apple Macintosh E-1Introduction E-1Installing the WaveLAN Driver E-2■Installing Networking Protocols E-2■Enabling your WaveLAN Card E-3Using WaveLAN with PowerBooks E-5■Basic Parameters E-6■Advanced Parameters E-7■Monitoring Wireless Performance E-9■Modifying Configuration Parameters E-9
Table of Contentsvi WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardTable of ContentsRemoving the WaveLAN Driver E-10Index IX-1W Warranty Repair Card Warranty-1About Warranty and Repair Warranty-1Limited Warranty Warranty-2List of Figures LOF-1List of Tables LOT-1Index IX-1
Contents1About WaveLAN/IEEEKit Contents 1-1WaveLAN Network Scenarios 1-2It’s Easy 1-4WaveLAN PC Card Features 1-5WaveLAN PC Card Types 1-6■Silver Label Cards 1-6■Gold Label Cards 1-7■About Using Different Card Types 1-7■About the Fixed Wireless PC Card 1-8Can I Upgrade WaveLAN Cards? 1-9About the Software CD-ROM 1-10Optionally Available 1-13WaveLAN IEEE Adapter Cards 1-13External Antennas 1-13■WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna 1-14■WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna 1-15Connecting to a Network 1-17Connect to Any IEEE 802.11 LAN 1-18Connect to a Specific IEEE 802.11 LAN 1-19
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-11About WaveLAN/IEEEKit Contents 1The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card kit includes the following items as pictured in Figure 1-1:a. A WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card.b. The Quick Installation Guide (this document).c. WaveLAN Software CD-ROM.Figure 1-1 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Kit ContentsThe printed Quick Installation Guide is an abstract of the electronic Installation Guide included on the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM. For detailed information you may wish to consult the electronic version that is available in Adobe’s Acrobat Portable Document File (*.pdf) format.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN Network Scenarios1-2 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWaveLAN Network Scenarios 1This WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card Kit enables you to:■Connect your computer to an ad-hoc workgroup of wireless computing devices, or■Connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure that includes Lucent Technologies WavePOINT-II access points, or other IEEE 802.11 compliant Local Area Network (LAN) systems■Expand the capabilities of your WavePOINT-II access points, to support wireless devices that have been equipped with IEEE 802.11 adapter cards.Figure 1-2 Ad-hoc Wireless WorkgroupThe ad-hoc workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Files and Printer Sharing” as supported by Microsoft Networking. You can use this type of wireless peer-to-peer networks “on the road”, or in Small Office Home Office (SOHO) environments. As long as the station are within range of one another, this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN Network ScenariosWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-3Figure 1-3 Stand Alone Wireless LANLocal Area Network (LAN) Infrastructures may either be:■Stand-alone wireless LANs as pictured in Figure 1-3.■Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet network as pictured in Figure 1-4 on page 1-4.■Wireless network infrastructures that may include previously marketed WaveLAN products such as:— Standard WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Cards— WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Cards— Previous generation WaveLAN Legacy cards.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN Network Scenarios1-4 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardFigure 1-4 LAN InfrastructureIt’s Easy 1The WaveLAN PC Card functions like any standard wired Ethernet card, but WaveLAN does not need any wires!Where an Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub and/or patch panel, the cable physically ties you down to the location of the wired connection.WaveLAN allows you to connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) system from anywhere within the wireless coverage area. Expanding or re-designing your network is easy: Add or relocate WavePOINT-II access points, power-up your (new) WaveLAN computers, and you’re done!Unlike Ethernet, WaveLAN will enable you to roam throughout the network while remaining connected to the LAN.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN PC Card FeaturesWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-5WaveLAN PC Card Features 1The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card is a standard PC Card that fits into any PC Card Type II slot. The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card has two LED indicators and two integrated antennas. Optionally you can use the WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card in combination with an external antenna (see page 1-13). Figure 1-5 The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Carda. Integrated Antennasb. Transmit/ Receive LED■Off - No wireless activity■Blinking - Sensing/transmitting wireless datac. Power ON/OFF LED■Solid Green - standard operational mode■Blinking Green - Power Management moded. Connector for optional External Antenna (see page 1-13).For a more detailed overview of the LED activity, please consult Table B-1 on page B-2 of Appendix B.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN PC Card Features1-6 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWaveLAN PC Card Types 1The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card is a wireless network adapter card that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs Rev. B. This card that supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s is available in two variants:■WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Silver Label, and■WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold LabelBoth types of WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards are:■Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that complies with the “IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B)”.■Backwards compatible with any other previously released model of the WaveLAN/IEEE product family.Silver Label Cards 1The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Silver PC Cards supports the following wireless LAN features:■Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the range of "High, Medium, Standard and Low".■Frequency Channel Selection (2.4 GHz).■Roaming over multiple channels.■Power Management.■Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 64 bit RC4 encryption algorithm as defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs.These features are described in more detail in Chapter 4 ”Advanced WaveLAN Parameters”
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN PC Card FeaturesWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-7Gold Label Cards 1The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold PC Cards supports the same functionality as the WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Silver cards. The Gold card however provides an enhanced type of data encryption, based on the 128 bit RC4 algorithm.NOTE:The WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold PC Card may not be marketed in all parts of the world, subject to national legislation or local regulations. For availability in your country, please consult your local Lucent Technologies Sales Office.About Using Different Card Types 1When using WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards in networks that include different types and/or versions of WaveLAN/IEEE products carefully read the items listed below.Different Transmit Rates 1When using different types of WaveLAN/IEEE PC Cards, your WaveLAN cards will always revert to higest compatible transmit rate as supported by both cards.For example your 11 Mb PC Card will switch to the Standard Transmit Rate (2 Mbit/s) when communicating with a wireless device that has been equipped with:— A Standard IEEE PC Cards (identified by either a white, Bronze or Silver label).— WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo PC Cards (identified by a Bronze or Silver label that does not include the designator "11 Mb).1
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN PC Card Features1-8 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardDifferent Types of Data Encryption 1When using the encryption feature, please note that encrypted messages can only be deciphered by cards that will also have encryption enabled and are using an identical encryption key. When using the WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold PC Card in combination with Silver cards, your Gold card should be configured with a WEP compatible (64-bit) encryption key.Are you upgrading to 11 Mb/s PC Cards? 1Transmissions at higher data rates, may not travel as far as communications at Standard or Low Tranmit rate. When you consider upgrading your wireless network to WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cards, you may need to perform a site survey again to verify that the entire coverage area allows for data transmissions at the highest transmit rates. You can use the WaveMANAGER/CLIENT IEEE tool described in Chapter 5 of this Quick Installation Guide to perform such a site survey.About the Fixed Wireless PC Card 1This card is a special WaveLAN PC Card for outdoor antenna installations that is marketed in Europe and Japan only. It is typically used in combination with WavePOINT-II access points and/or the WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna to connect a wireless LAN device to an outdoor antenna installation (see Chapter 1of ).1The High and Medium Transmit rates, supported by these cards, are not compatible with the high-speed rates as deifned by the IEEE 802.11 standard Revision B.
About WaveLAN/IEEEWaveLAN PC Card FeaturesWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-9The Fixed Wireless PC Card can be recognized from the distinct red color of the extended part of the PC Card. It supports the same networking capabilities as the other WaveLAN cards, but has different radio specifications, to comply with radio regulations for outdoor antenna installations as defined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). For more details about this card, please consult Appendix A ”Card Specifications” and/or the “WaveLAN Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide” that can be downloaded from the WaveLAN website.Can I Upgrade WaveLAN Cards? 1To enhance (wireless) performance of your WaveLAN/IEEE cards, updates are made available via the WaveLAN website at regular intervals.Updates typically enhance existing features supported by the specific waveLAN/IEEE PC Card, or resolve minor bugs. You can not use the updates to "upgrade" a WaveLAN/IEEE Silver card to a WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Gold PC Card. Updates for WaveLAN/IEEE PC Cards are managed via a dedicated tool, called the WaveLAN Station Update tool (WSU). This tool will update the embedded software of the card (also referred to as the Station Firmware). Whenever an update becomes available, you will be able to download the latest WSU tool from the WaveLAN website. You are advised to visit the WaveLAN website at regular intervals to check if newer versions are available for your product.
About WaveLAN/IEEEAbout the Software CD-ROM1-10 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardAbout the Software CD-ROM 1The WaveLAN software CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for all WaveLAN products that support roaming functionality in indoor environments.If you wish to install WaveLAN driver software, turn to Chapter 2 ”Hardware Installation” and follow the instructions as described for installing your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card.If you would like to explore the contents of the CD-ROM, the contents map as pictured in Figure 1-6 on page 1-11, may help you find the items you are looking for:■WaveLAN User Guides and other reference documents are located in the folder “docs”.■Software for WaveLAN client stations and/or infrastructure products, such as the WavePOINT-II access points, are located in the folder “software”. Both the “docs” and “software” folder have been divided into dedicated subfolders, related to the type of WaveLAN device. For example:■The folder "software\adapter\pc_card" contains all the software avaialble for your WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card.■The folder “software\bridge\accesspt” contains the software & tools for the WavePOINT-II Access Point.NOTE:Prior to copying or installing the software, you are advised to read the Software License Agreement "license.txt", located in the root folder of the CD-ROM. By installing, copying or using the WaveLAN software, you are consenting to be bound by this agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the WaveLAN software.
About WaveLAN/IEEEAbout the Software CD-ROMWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-11Figure 1-6 Contents of the Software CD-ROMNOTE:It is the policy of Lucent Technologies to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available. Before you proceed with the installation of this product, we recommend you to consult the WaveLAN website to:■Verify if newer versions of the software that was shipped with your product are available.■Download and install the latest software with your purchased product.You can download the latest software and documentation from the WaveLAN website at: http://www.wavelan.com.
About WaveLAN/IEEEAbout the Software CD-ROM1-12 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardLooking again at Figure 1-6 on page 1-11 you will see that the CD-ROM also includes a folder named “xtras”. This folder contains additional tools, that may help you install and manage your WaveLAN Network. ■The folder “Acrobat” includes a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader ®, required to view and/or print the WaveLAN user documentation included on this CD-ROM. ■The folder “CopyFile” includes a set of batch files that allow you to quickly create or copy sets of driver software to:— a floppy diskette— hard-disk drive, and/or — a network drive. These files can not be executed independently, but will be started automatically if you run the file “CopyFile.bat” that is located in the root of the CD-ROM.NOTE:The Adobe Acrobat Reader is owned by and licensed from Adobe Systems Incorporated. This software is provided “as is.” Lucent makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, relating to the completeness, reliability, effectiveness, accuracy, performance, or operation of the Adobe software, or as to its suitability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or against infringement of intellectual property rights of any party. For more information about Adobe Acrobat software, please consult the Adobe Website at: “Http:\\www.adobe.com\acrobat”
About WaveLAN/IEEEOptionally AvailableWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-13Optionally Available 1WaveLAN IEEE Adapter Cards 1The Lucent Technologies WaveLAN IEEE solution has been based upon a single wireless PC Card that can be used in a variety of computing systems.Optionally available are the following adapters for computer systems that do not have a PC Card slot:■WaveLAN/ISA an ISA to PC Card-bus adapter card.■WaveLAN/PCIa PCI to PC Card-bus adapter card.■WaveLAN/EC (Ethernet Converter)A dedicated WaveLAN device that can be used to connect a computer with a standard 10Base-T interface to your WaveLAN network■WaveLAN/EC-S (Ethernet & Serial Converter)A dedicated WaveLAN device that can be used to connect a computer with a standard 10Base-T or serial interface to your WaveLAN network.External Antennas 1The WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card has been provided with two integrated antennas (see Figure 1-5), which perform best in an open environment with as few obstacles as possible.Optionally available are the following types of external antennas:■WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna.■WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna.
About WaveLAN/IEEEOptionally Available1-14 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardThese antennas have a Lucent Technologies proprietary connector, that allows you to connect the card directly to the socket on the extended side of the your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card (pictured in Figure 1-5 on page 1-5).WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna 1Use the WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna to ensure optimal transmission and receiving quality for situations in which the integrated antennas are shielded, for example when:■The WaveLAN PC Card is close to metal surfaces.■The WaveLAN PC Card is inserted into a WavePOINT-II device or computer that is installed in a “hidden” location, e.g. under a desk or inside a cabinet.■Objects like thick stacks of books shield the antenna.In most situations the WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna may provide a performance increase of up to 50%.Figure 1-7 Range Extender AntennaYou can connect the Range Extender Antenna to the WaveLAN PC Card by inserting the connector into the socket on the
About WaveLAN/IEEEOptionally AvailableWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-15extended side of the PC Card. To protect the socket from dust, it is shielded with a little cap, that should be removed prior to connecting the antenna.The WaveLAN Range Extender Antenna has a mounting bracket and a base for perfect vertical positioning that allows you to put the antenna on top of on your desktop computer, a table or filing cabinet, or to hang it on the wall, or ceiling etc.!CAUTION:Many computer monitors today support a degauss option, that can either be enabled manually by the user, but is often also enabled automatically whenever you turn on the monitor. The electromagnetic discharge that may occur when degaussing the monitor may cause damage to the WaveLAN equipment.To avoid damage to your sensitive WaveLAN equipment, do not place the Range Extender Antenna on top of, or too close to, your monitor.WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna 1The WaveLAN Vehicle-Mount Antenna enables you to connect vehicles with an on-board terminal to your LAN infrastructure. The ruggedized design of this antenna allows you to mount it on vehicles (for example fork-lift trucks) that need continuous access to networked data, whether inside or outside of the building.
About WaveLAN/IEEEOptionally Available1-16 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardFigure 1-8 Vehicle Mount Omni-Directional AntennaYou can connect the Vehicle Mount Antenna to the WaveLAN PC Card using the special 2.5 m WaveLAN IEEE Mobile Vehicle Solution cable assembly.
About WaveLAN/IEEEConnecting to a NetworkWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-17Connecting to a Network 1You can use your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card to connect to Local Area Network (LAN) systems that include Lucent Technologies WavePOINT-II access points.The WavePOINT-II access point is a transparent bridge between:■WaveLAN stations that have been equipped with IEEE 802.11 compliant PC Cards.■WaveLAN stations that have been equipped with previous generation WaveLAN cards such as WaveLAN/PCMCIA and WaveLAN/ISA.■Ethernet stations that are connected to the WavePOINT-II device via a 10Base-T or 10Base2 backbone.To allow communication between your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 station and the Infrastructure, the access point must be equipped with an IEEE 802.11 compliant WaveLAN card.WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 networks are identified by a unique WaveLAN Network Name. All WavePOINT-II units that belong to the same WaveLAN Infrastructure will share the same WaveLAN Network Name.You can configure your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card to:■“Connect to Any IEEE 802.11 LAN” ■“Connect to a Specific IEEE 802.11 LAN”, or■“Create a ‘Stand-Alone’ IEEE 802.11 LAN” (also referred to as "ad-hoc mode").
About WaveLAN/IEEEConnecting to a Network1-18 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardConnect to Any IEEE 802.11 LAN 1This configuration setting is recommended when you intend to use your computer in various networking environments. When you start up your computer, your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 station will attempt to establish a radio connection with the first IEEE 802.11 compliant network system that provides a good quality for radio communications.In situations where multiple IEEE 802.11 compliant systems are operational in the vicinity of the location where you powered-up your computer, the WaveLAN card will connect automatically to the network that provides the best level of communications. Once your WaveLAN card finds an IEEE 802.11 compliant access point, it will automatically:■Retrieve the radio channel required to connect to this access point.■Establish the radio connection to the WavePOINT-II access point that provides the best communications quality When moving your computer to another location within the network environment, i.e. out of range of the current access point, the WaveLAN roaming functionality will automatically connect your computer to other access points that belong to the same network. This will allow continuous network connectivity as long as your WaveLAN computer remains within range of one or more access points that belong to the same network infrastructure. NOTE:Once your computer connects to “ANY” IEEE 802.11 network system, it will remain attached to this network until you restart your computer again. During run-time it will not switch dynamically between systems identified by different WaveLAN Network Names.
About WaveLAN/IEEEConnecting to a NetworkWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 1-19Connect to a Specific IEEE 802.11 LAN 1When you would like to connect to a specific IEEE 802.11 network system, you are advised to configure your station to connect only to the IEEE 802.11 network that is identified by the same WaveLAN Network Name.When your WaveLAN card finds the network with the matching WaveLAN Network Name, it will automatically:■Retrieve the radio channel required to connect to the specific network.■Establish the radio connection to the WavePOINT-II access point that provides the best communications quality. When moving your computer to another location within the network infrastructure, i.e. out of range of the current access point, the WaveLAN roaming functionality will automatically connect your computer to other access points that belong to the same network. This will allow continuous network connectivity as long as your WaveLAN computer remains within range of one or more access points that belong to the same network infrastructure. NOTE:We recommend that you use the “Connect to a Specific IEEE 802.11 LAN” option when multiple IEEE 802.11 networks are operational within the same networking environment, or in neighboring buildings. This will prevent your computer from unintentionally connecting to a different IEEE 802.11 system.
Contents2Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN Kit 2-1Preparation 2-1Card Removal and Re-insertion 2-2■Plug & Play Compatible Systems 2-3■Systems That Do Not Support Plug & Play 2-4
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 2-12Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN Kit 2This chapter describes how to install your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card into the PC Card slot of your computer.NOTE:If you intend to use the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card in a WavePOINT-II access point, or WaveLAN/EC device, please refer to the User Documentation that was shipped with the device, or that is available for download from the WaveLAN website at http://www.wavelan.com.Preparation 2Unpack your WaveLAN PC Card kit and verify that all items are present, as described in “Kit Contents” on page 1-1. If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please contact your supplier.Insert the WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card into the PC Card slot of your computer as pictured in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2.
Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN Kit2-2 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardFigure 2-1 Inserting the PC Card into Your ComputerCard Removal and Re-insertion 2WaveLAN adapter cards can be installed on various operating systems, that may show different behavior when installing your using your WaveLAN card:■Plug & Play Compatible Systems■Systems That Do Not Support Plug & PlayDepending on the type of operating system installed on your computer, you can remove and re-insert your WaveLAN PC Card whenever you like. This feature, also referred to as “Hot Swapping” for PC Cards is supported by operating systems as described under “Plug & Play Compatible Systems” below.For systems that do not support “Plug & Play” you are advised to follow the procedure as described under “Systems That Do Not Support Plug & Play” on page 2-4.
Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN KitWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 2-3Plug & Play Compatible Systems 2Plug & Play for WaveLAN PC Cards is supported by the following operating systems:■MS-Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 (formerly known as Windows NT v5.0)■Windows CE (version 2.0/2.11 and higher)■Apple/Macintosh PowerBook systems.When re-inserting the WaveLAN PC Card into your computer, these operating systems will automatically:1. Recognize the card2. (Re-)load the driver and activate card operation3. Attempt to restore the network connection.When removing the card, these operating systems will:1. Disable the WaveLAN driver and 2. Disconnect power to the PC Card slot. !CAUTION:When removing the WaveLAN card you will lose your connection to the network.Certain network operating systems however may not allow you to restore the network logon automatically. In that case you may need to restart your computer to rerun the network login procedure to restore the network connection.You are advised to always disable the PC Card prior to removing the card from the PC Card slot. This will allow the Windows operating system to log off from the network server, disable the driver properly and disconnect power to the PC Card slot.
Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN Kit2-4 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardFor example to stop using the WaveLAN PC Card in Ms-Windows environments, proceed as follows:1. Click the “Start” button on the Windows Taskbar.2. Click on “Settings” and then “Control Panel” item.3. On the Control Panel double-click the PC Card icon to open the PC Card (PCMCIA) properties window.4. Select the PC Card socket that contains your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card and click the “Stop” button.5. Wait for the operating system to acknowledge that the device has been disabled and then remove the PC Card form the PC Card slot.NOTE:A shortcut to disable the PC Card is clicking once on the PC Card icon on the right side of the Windows Task bar, and select the option "Stop WaveLAM/IEEE PC Card".Double-clicking the PC Card icon, will open the PC Card properties windows.Systems That Do Not Support Plug & Play 2Although Windows 95/98 and Windows NT version 4.0 are similar in appearance, only Windows 95 and Windows 98 support true “Plug & Play”. When your computer runs one of the operating systems listed below, neither “Plug & Play” support nor ‘”Hot Swapping” are available for your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card:■Windows NT version 3.51■Windows NT version 4.0■MS-DOS
Hardware InstallationInstalling your WaveLAN KitWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 2-5To remove your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card from these systems, you are advised to:1. Power off your computer2. Remove the WaveLAN PC Card from the PC Card slot3. (optional) Restart the computer to proceed working with your computer without the WaveLAN PC Card.To (re-)insert the WaveLAN PC Card:1. Power off your computer2. (Re-)insert the WaveLAN PC Card into the PC Card slot3. (optional) Restart the computer to proceed working with your computer and the WaveLAN PC Card.For more information about the differences between the referenced Microsoft operating systems read the section “What You Need to Know” on page 3-2.
Contents3Installation for WindowsIntroduction 3-1Before You Start the Installation 3-1What You Need to Know 3-2Getting Started in Windows 95/98 3-3Starting Installation 3-3Getting Started in Windows NT 3-5Starting Installation 3-6■Enabling PCMCIA Services 3-6■Enabling Network Support 3-7Installing the Miniport Driver 3-9Network Installation 3-12Setting the WaveLAN Parameters 3-13Which Parameters Do You Need? 3-13Basic WaveLAN Parameters 3-14■WaveLAN Network Name 3-14■Station Name 3-16■Connecting to an Ad-hoc Network 3-17WaveLAN Encryption Parameters 3-18
Finishing the WaveLAN Installation 3-20After Restarting Your Computer 3-20Working with WaveLAN & Windows 3-21View Other WaveLAN Stations 3-21Selecting the Networking Protocol 3-22■Infrastructure Networks 3-22■Ad-hoc Workgroup Networks 3-22Verifying the Current Protocol Setting 3-23Display or Modify WaveLAN Parameters 3-24
WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-13Installation for WindowsIntroduction 3This chapter describes the installation of the WaveLAN Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 95, 98 & NT v.4.0.Before You Start the Installation 3To install and begin using your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card, you will need to install the following items:■The WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Miniport Driver.■Network (client) Operating Software and Protocols.■(optionally) The WaveMANAGER/CLIENT IEEE program.The Network client software is included with the Windows operating system software.Before you start the installation, you are advised to keep the Windows CD-ROM or software diskettes close at hand. If your computer came with a factory-installed Windows operating system, these files will be stored on your computer’s hard disk, in the form of *.cab files. NOTE:If you are upgrading from an earlier version of the WaveLAN Miniport driver, please read the section “Upgrading the WaveLAN Miniport Driver” in Appendix B .
Installation for WindowsIntroduction3-2 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWhat You Need to Know 3Installing a WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card requires the same level of expertise that you would need to install any other type of standard Ethernet network adapter card. It is assumed that you have a working knowledge of standard Windows 95, 98 or NT operations and of installing network adapter cards.Although similar in appearance, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT operating systems show different behavior when installing or operating new hardware on your computer. The major differences between the operating systems are:■“Plug & Play” support ■“User Profiles”That’s why, you will find different “Getting Started” instructions for each of the Microsoft operating systems described in this chapter:■“Getting Started in Windows 95/98” on page 3-3■“Getting Started in Windows NT” on page 3-5The actual setting of the WaveLAN parameters is the same for both type of systems (described on page 3-13).
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows 95/98WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-3Getting Started in Windows 95/98 3Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems support “Plug & Play” for PC Cards. Once you insert the WaveLAN card into your computer, these operating systems will automatically:■Detect the card, and enable the WaveLAN Miniport Driver, or■Prompt you to install the driver, when the operating system cannot find the required driver. This would typically occur when inserting the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card into your computer for the very first time.Once the WaveLAN Miniport Driver is installed, you can remove and re-insert the card whenever you like. This is also referred to as “Hot Swapping” (see also “Card Removal and Re-insertion” on page 2-2).The user profiles in Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems are primarily used to customize the visual appearance of your Windows desktop and user-defined preferences. These profiles do not have any impact on the installation of your WaveLAN card. Starting Installation 3To install the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card on a computer running either Windows 95 or Windows 98, proceed as follows:1. Insert the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM in your computer.2. Insert the WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card into your computer.3. Power up your computer.Because both Windows 95 and Windows 98 support “Plug & Play”, the operating system functionality will automatically detect your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card.
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows 95/983-4 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardOnce the operating system has identified the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card, a message will be displayed identifying that the WaveLAN drivers are being installed. Turn to “Installing the Miniport Driver” on page 3-9 to continue the installation of your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card.NOTE:In some occasions Windows 95/98 operating systems may not detect the new hardware. This may be the case in situations where:■The laptop computer into which you wish to install the WaveLAN card is a brand-new “out-of-the-box” computer, where the Windows 95/98 operating system was already factory-installed.■A previous installation of the WaveLAN adapter card was aborted before it was finished. When any of these situations applies, please consult Appendix B <$paratext> for more information.
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows NTWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-5Getting Started in Windows NT 3Unlike Windows 95/98, Windows NT operating systems (v3.51 and v4.0) do not support “Plug & Play” and “Hot Swapping” of PC Cards:■In order to start the driver installation for your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card, you will need to “introduce” the card to the operating system.■To swap PC cards, Windows NT machines typically require you to restart the computer in order to recognize the card and load the drivers. Like Windows 95/98 systems, the Windows NT operating system also identifies user profiles. On Windows NT systems, however, user profiles (accounts) are associated with dedicated levels of authority (privileges) like the ones listed below:■Users - are allowed to change the visual appearance of the Windows NT desktop and user-defined preferences.■Power Users - can create “User Accounts” or “User Groups”.■Administrators - can manage and control the overall configuration of the workstation.NOTE:To install (or uninstall) the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card in a Windows NT environment, you will need to login as the “Administrator”, or ensure that your login profile provides the same level of privileges.The privilege settings for each user (account) are set in the Microsoft Windows NT “User Manager” program. Please consult the documentation that was shipped with your Microsoft Windows NT operating system or station for more information.
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows NT3-6 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardStarting Installation 3To install the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card on a computer running Windows NT (version 3.51 or 4.0), proceed as follows:1. Insert the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card into your computer.2. Power up your computer.3. Enable PCMCIA Services4. Enabling Network Support for your (client) station.NOTE:To be able to perform the steps as described on the following pages, you will need the privileges of the Windows NT station administrator.From the Start menu, use the option “Log Off xxxxx” to close all windows” and log on as “Administrator”.Secondly, you will need to verify that the computer system has at least NT Service pack v4.0 installed (check the blue start-up screen of Microsoft Windows NT). If the computer on which you plan to install the WaveLAN PC Card is running with Service Pack v3.0 or lower, you will need to download Service Pack v4.0 from the Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com) and install the Service Pack prior to installing the WaveLAN PC Card.Enabling PCMCIA Services 3To allow the Windows NT operating system to detect PC Cards in the computer’s PC Card slot , you must enable the PC Card Socket controller, identified as the PCMCIA device. 1. Click the Start button, then select “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”.2. Double-click the “Devices” icon.3. Scroll down the list of devices and select the item “PCMCIA”.
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows NTWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-7Figure 3-1 Enable the PCMCIA service for Windows NT4. Click the button “Startup” on the right side of the “Devices” window, and set the Startup type for the item PCMCIA to “Boot”.5. Click “OK” to confirm and return to the “Devices” window.6. Click “Close” to return to the Control Panel.Enabling Network Support 3To introduce your WaveLAN network adapter card to the Windows NT operating system, you will need to enable Network support for your WaveLAN station.1. From the Windows NT Taskbar, click the button.2. Click on Settings, then Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the “Network” icon to open the “Network Settings” window.■If no network has been installed yet, you will be prompted to install it now.Click “Yes” to install Windows NT Networking, and follow the instructions as they appear on your screen.■If networking support was already installed, you will see a window with multiple tabs.Select the tab “Adapters”, and click the “Add” button.
Installation for WindowsGetting Started in Windows NT3-8 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWindows NT Networking Setup will determine the type of network adapter card that you will use to connect to the network. 4. When prompted to select a driver, proceed with “Installing the Miniport Driver” on page 3-9.
Installation for WindowsInstalling the Miniport DriverWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-9Installing the Miniport Driver 3If your Windows operating system automatically detected your hardware, it will prompt you to select a driver from a list, or install the driver from a “Disk provided by Hardware Manufacturer”.Some Windows operating systems may prompt you to select the type of network adapter first, to select the appropriate driver (see Figure 3-2).Figure 3-2 Select WaveLAN Adapter TypeThis is usually the case when:■Your computer came with a factory-installed version of Windows 95 (usually referred to as Windows 95 OSR2).■Your computer runs the Windows NT operating system (version 3.51 or 4.0), and you performed the steps as described in “Getting Started in Windows NT” on page 3-5.NOTE:To make sure you install the latest available driver, always select the “Disk provided by Hardware Manufacturer” or
Installation for WindowsInstalling the Miniport Driver3-10 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Cardthe “Have Disk” option, to install the driver from the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM that came with your WaveLAN card. Alternatively, you can use the “Browse” option to navigate to the directory where you stored the set of files that you downloaded from the WaveLAN website.As Windows operating systems differ slightly (see “What You Need to Know” on page 3-2), some of the screens pictured in this chapter may look different from the actual display on your screen. However, the parameter settings for your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card will be similar for all Windows operating systems.1. In the “Select Network Adapter” window, click the “Have Disk” button.2. Ensure that the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM has been inserted into your computer, and click the button to proceed.When you downloaded the latest driver files from the WaveLAN website:■Use the “Browse” option on Windows 95/98 systems, to navigate to the harddisk drive and folder where you saved the driver files. ■Windows NT systems will not allow you to “browse” for a harddisk folder as an alternative to a floppy disk. For such systems you will need to extract the downloaded files first, and copy the extracted files to a diskette. Windows will start copying files from your Windows installation disks or CD-ROM and the WaveLAN Software CD-ROM.3. If the system prompts you to identify the location of files (see Figure 3-3 on page 3-11), enter the correct drive and directory, and click the button to proceed.
Installation for WindowsInstalling the Miniport DriverWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-11Figure 3-3 Identify the Location of Files■For Windows system files (typically *.dll) this is usually the Windows CD-ROM. e.g. d:\cd-rom.■When your computer came with the Windows operating system factory-installed, point to the directory that contains the Windows setup files (*.cab): e.g. c:\windows\options\cabs ■When the system prompts you to identify the WaveLAN Driver files (typically file names starting with the characters wv*.*), specify the drive and directory that contains your WaveLAN software:— If installing from the WaveLAN CD-ROM d:\software\adapter\pc_card\drivers\windowswhere “d” represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM.— if installing files that you downloaded from the internetpoint to the floppy disk drive or directory where you saved the downloaded files. When you had a network adapter installed on your computer before, most of these files are already available on your hard disk drive. If you do not have the Windows CD-ROM available, you may try replacing the proposed path in the “Copy files from” dialog box with:c:\windows\system or c:\windows\
Installation for WindowsInstalling the Miniport Driver3-12 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardNetwork Installation 3If this is the very first time that Networking support is installed onto your computer, the Windows operating system will prompt you to enter a computer and workgroup name. These names will be used to identify your computer on the Microsoft Network Neighborhood. Figure 3-4 Windows Network Identification Properties1. Click the button to display the window as pictured in Figure 3-4.2. In the “Computer Name” field, enter a unique name for your computer.3. In the “Workgroup” field, enter the name of your workgroup.4. (Optional) Provide a description of the computer in the “Computer Description” field.For more information about setting your Windows Network Properties, consult your Windows documentation or the Windows on-line help information.
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN ParametersWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-13Setting the WaveLAN Parameters 3When you confirm the Windows Network Identification parameters, Windows will open the parameter window for your WaveLAN adapter as pictured in Figure 3-5. On computers running the Windows NT operating system, you will see additional tab labeled “Adapter”, that enables you to verify and/or modify the factory-set values for the I/O Port address of your WaveLAN Adapter, and its IRQ value1. 1. Enter the values that you wrote down when running the Windows NT Diagnostics as described on page B-7. 2. Click the “Continue” button, to display the parameter window for your WaveLAN adapter. The “WaveLAN Properties” window enables you to specify the WaveLAN specific parameters, required to connect your computer to the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 network system.Which Parameters Do You Need? 3When connecting your station to an IEEE 802.11 wireless network infrastructure, you will only need to set the following parameters:■WaveLAN Network Name■Station NameIn this Quick Installation Guide these parameters are described as the “Basic WaveLAN Parameters”.Looking at the WaveLAN Parameter window, you will also see a set of Advanced WaveLAN Parameters, and “Power 1 For computers running the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, you do not need to set these parameters. On these systems, the allocation of these device settings is controlled via the “Plug & Play” mechanism.
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN Parameters3-14 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardManagement”, which are described in the on-line help file of the driver and in Chapter 4 . You are advised to leave these to their default settings, unless there are special situations, for example, upon advice of a WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 expert.NOTE:Always consult your LAN Administrator for the parameter settings that apply to your network environment. Basic WaveLAN Parameters 3The Basic WaveLAN Parameters are the minimum set of parameters that should be set to get your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 network up and running. These parameters include:■WaveLAN Network Name■Station NameWaveLAN Network Name 3When you wish to connect your computer to an IEEE 802.11 Infrastructure as pictured in Figure 1-3 on page 1-3 and Figure 1-4 on page 1-4, you have two options:■“Connecting to Any Network” as described on page 3-15, or■“Connecting to a Specific Network” as described on page 3-16.The WaveLAN Network Name will determine to how your WaveLAN station will behave when powered up in an IEEE 802.11 Infrastructure.If you are unfamiliar with the two types mentioned above, please consult the section “Connecting to a Network” in Chapter , on page 1-17.
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN ParametersWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-15Figure 3-5 Setup WaveLAN ParametersConnecting to Any Network 3To connect to any IEEE 802.11 network in the vicinity of your WaveLAN computer, you can leave WaveLAN Network Name field blank, or enter the name “ANY” (all characters in upper-case).When your WaveLAN Network name is set to “ANY”, your computer will attempt to establish a radio connection with any IEEE 802.11 network that provides good communications quality. You may wish to use the “ANY” option when:■You operate your computer in multiple network environments, that are identified by different WaveLAN Network Names.■You do not know the WaveLAN Network Name of the network to which you would like to connect your computer.
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN Parameters3-16 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardConnecting to a Specific Network 3If you would like to connect to one specific WaveLAN Network only, enter the “WaveLAN Network Name” that applies to your network, for example: “MY_WAVELAN_NETWORK”. This is the WaveLAN Network Name that the LAN Administrator programmed into the WavePOINT-II access points. Consult your LAN Administrator for the value that applies to your network.Setting up a New IEEE 802.11 Infrastructure? 3When setting up a new IEEE 802.11 network, you may enter a “WaveLAN Network Name” of your choice. This name should also be programmed into other WaveLAN stations, and (if applicable) the WavePOINT-II access points.The WaveLAN Network Name can be any alphanumeric string in the range of “a” to “z”, “A” to “Z” and “0” to “9”. This string which can contain from 1 to 32 characters is case-sensitive. Example: “MY_WAVELAN_NETWORK”Station Name 3The Station Name is a name that will be used to identify your WaveLAN station in the WaveLAN diagnostic tools described in Chapter 4. ■When your computer runs the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, enter a string of alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” with a maximum of 32 characters. You are advised to use the same name as the one you entered in the “Computer Name” field in your Windows Network Neighborhood Properties (see Figure 3-4 on page 3-12).
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN ParametersWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-17■When your computer runs the Windows NT operating system, the Station Name field is not available. On these systems, the diagnostic tools will use the “Computer Name” value from the “Identification” tab. Connecting to an Ad-hoc Network 3In case you do not wish to connect to a network infrastructure, but prefer to setup a small wireless workgroup as pictured in Figure 1-2 on page 1-2, you can enable the “Ad-hoc Demo Mode” tick box. In Ad-hoc Demo Mode, your computer will:■Ignore the WaveLAN Network Name■Ignore WavePOINT-II access points■Fix the radio to operate at its factory-set default channel.This means that your WaveLAN IEEE station can communicate with any other WaveLAN IEEE station within its range, provided that these stations have been equipped with cards that have a matching default radio frequency (see Table A-6 on page A-8).
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN Parameters3-18 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardWaveLAN Encryption Parameters 3The encryption tab enables you to define the encryption keys that your WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card should use to:■Decrypt wireless messages received via its wireless interface.■Encrypt data that will be transmitted via the wireless interface. !CAUTION:The encryption feature only works with WaveLAN IEEE Silver and Gold Label PC Cards. If the PC Card in your computer is an an older type WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card which does not support encryption (typically (identified by a Bronze or White Label ), do not enable encryption. Doing so may prevent the card from normal operation. Figure 3-6 Setup WaveLAN Encryption Parameters
Installation for WindowsSetting the WaveLAN ParametersWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-19You can identify up to 4 different key values to decrypt wireless data, and select one of these keys to encrypt wireless data transmissions.Subject to the type of WaveLAN PC Card, the key value of your choice may either be:■5 alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” for Silver cards.■16 alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” for Gold cards.The alphabetical characters you select are “case-sensitive”.Example: Secu1 for silver cards, or Security Key1234 for Gold cards. Alternatively, you may select to enter a hexadecimal string, preceded by the characters “0x”values, being either:■10 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F” and “0-9” for Silver cards.■32 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F” and “0-9” for Gold cards.Example: 0xABCD1234FE for Silver cards, or 0x1234567890ABCDEF0987654321FEDCBA for Gold cards !CAUTION:To allow encrypted data communications, you must set the same encryption key values on all stations and/or access points.Carefully write down the values you enter here, and keep this note in a secure place. The values you enter on the encryption tab, will only be visible the first-time you enter the keys. After closing this tab, all key values will be displayed as “xxxxxxxxxxx” every time the tab is displayed again.
Installation for WindowsFinishing the WaveLAN Installation3-20 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardFinishing the WaveLAN Installation 3When you have finished “Setting the WaveLAN Parameters”, click the button to proceed with the installation process. Windows will finish building the driver configuration database and copy some files from your CD-ROM or diskette to your computer’s hard disk. If the Windows operating system prompts you to identify the location of the Windows files, specify the drive and directory of the Windows Installation CD-ROM or diskettes (see also page 3-11).When Windows has finished the copying of files, it will prompt you to restart your computer. 1. Remove the WaveLAN software diskette from drive A:\2. Click the button to restart your computer.Figure 3-7 Finished Setting up the HardwareAfter Restarting Your Computer 3After you have restarted your computer, the Windows operating system should detect the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card (you can hear the two-tone sound of the PC Card Socket Controller).Windows will load the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Miniport driver and will open with a dialog box that enables you to enter a user name and password. The password you enter here will be the one used to log into the Windows Network Neighborhood.
Installation for WindowsWorking with WaveLAN & WindowsWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-21Working with WaveLAN & Windows 3View Other WaveLAN Stations 3When multiple WaveLAN stations are up-and-running in your wireless network, you can use the procedure described below to display the other computers:1. Start Windows Explorer.2. Scroll down the list of files and folders to look for the item “Network Neighborhood”.3. Double-click the “Network Neighborhood” item to display all stations in your Microsoft Networking Group.4. To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the “Entire Network” icon. 5. If there is a second network operating system running in your network environment (for example a Novell NetWare network), the “Entire Network” window, will also display available servers running under the second network operating system.If you click on these servers, you may be asked to enter your user name and password that apply to the other network operating systemIf you cannot find other (WaveLAN) networked computers, verify whether or not the other WaveLAN computers are:■Powered up and logged on to the network.■Configured to operate with an identical:— Networking Protocol.— WaveLAN Network NameTo verify the radio connection with other stations, you can also run the Monitoring Options as described in Chapter 5 .
Installation for WindowsWorking with WaveLAN & Windows3-22 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC CardSelecting the Networking Protocol 3Upon initial installation, your Windows operating system will typically install a basic set of networking protocols.You may need to check whether the network installation process:■Truly added the protocols required to communicate with other computers in your network environment.■Configured the appropriate protocol settings to allow communication within your networking environment.Infrastructure Networks 3When connecting your station to a network infrastructure, you will usually need additional networking protocols, according to the network operating system used within your LAN environment. The most common protocols are:■IPX/SPX compatible protocols when your networking environment is using the Novell NetWare network operating system.■NetBEUI when you would like to use file and printer sharing, as supported by Microsoft Networking for Windows Workgroups.■TCP/IP when you would like to connect your computer to a network that uses IP addressing, and/or you would like to connect to the internet.These networking protocols can operate simultaneously with any other networking protocol.Ad-hoc Workgroup Networks 3When connecting your station to an ad-hoc wireless workgroup, you will also need a networking protocol that will allow your station to participate in peer-to-peer networking.
Installation for WindowsWorking with WaveLAN & WindowsWaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card 3-23The most common protocols are:■NetBEUI when you would like to use file and printer sharing, as supported by Microsoft Networking for Windows Workgroups.■TCP/IP when you would like to use “local webserver” capabilities that allow participants to surf (designated areas of) one-another’s disk-drives using an Internet Browser.When using the TCP/IP protocol, each workgroup participant must be identified by a unique IP Address value. Consult your Microsoft documentation for more information about protocols and peer-to-peer networking.Verifying the Current Protocol Setting 3To verify whether your station has been configured for the correct type of network and networking protocols:1. Click the button from the Windows Taskbar.2. Click on Settings, then Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel, double-click the “Network” icon.4. Verify that the list of network components includes the following items:■Client for Microsoft Networks.■(optional) Client for NetWare Networks. If the item of your choice is already available, click the button to exit this configuration screen and skip to the next step.If the items you require are missing, click the “Add” button and select “Add Client” to add the client software of the networking software that you would like to install.
Installation for WindowsWorking with WaveLAN & Windows3-24 WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb PC Card5. When the proper Client software is installed, but you do not see the required protocols, click the “Add” button, and follow the instructions of the Windows operating system as they appear on your screen.Consult your LAN Administrator for more help or information about configuring the IPX/SPX and/or TCP/IP properties.Display or Modify WaveLAN Parameters 3If you would like to view or modify WaveLAN parameters, for example because you would like to connect to another network or type of network, proceed as follows:1. Click the button from the Windows Taskbar.2. Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.3. Double-click the “Network” icon.4. In the Network Properties Window, select the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter and click the “Properties” button.5. (Optional) Change the parameters you would like to modify, and click■the button to confirm your changes, or■the button to ignore your modifications.
Contents4Advanced WaveLAN ParametersIntroduction 4-1MAC Address 4-2AP Density 4-3Transmit Rate 4-4The Auto Transmit Rate Select Mechanism 4-4The User-defined Transmit Rate 4-5Medium Reservation 4-8■About the Hidden Station Problem 4-8■About the Medium Reservation Mechanism 4-11Power Management 4-13Enable Power Management: 4-14■Maximum Sleep Duration 4-15■Receive All Multicasts 4-15
WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-14Advanced WaveLAN ParametersIntroduction 4In most network environments you will not need to change the settings of the Advanced Parameters, as their default settings will prove most efficient for normal network communications. Figure 4-1 Advanced WaveLAN ParametersIn special situations however, for example upon advice of an IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN expert, you may wish to change the defaults of the parameters described in this chapter.To display the parameters, follow the instructions as described under “Display or Modify WaveLAN Parameters” on page 3-24.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMAC Address4-2 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideMAC Address 4All WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Cards have a unique Universal MAC Address that is used to identify your computer on the network.■For most network operating systems, you will not need to change this parameter, i.e. you can leave this field blank.■When your network system uses a “Local MAC Addressing” scheme, you may need to assign a Local MAC Address value to the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card of your computer.Valid address values are 12-digit, hexadecimal values, where the 2nd digit must be either 2, 6, A, or E.Consult your LAN Administrator to find out whether your network requires Local MAC Addresses, and (if applicable) to obtain a unique Local MAC Address value. NOTE:The Access Control security feature for WavePOINT-II access points (described on page 6-3) does not work in systems that use Local MAC Addressing. If you would like to use Access Control, you must disable Local MAC Addressing.If you do not wish to assign a Local MAC Address, you should leave the MAC Address field blank, or enter the value “0” (zero).
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersAP DensityWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-3AP Density 4The Access Point Density parameter controls the roaming sensitivity of your wireless station. This parameter should be set according to match:■The density of the WavePOINT-II access points that have been installed throughout the wireless network area, and ■The setting of this parameter in the configuration of the access points.Figure 4-2 Access Point Density ParameterConsult your LAN Administrator for the appropriate values that apply to your network. Valid values are:■Low (default)■Medium■High!CAUTION:Using non-matching values may seriously affect wireless performance of your wireless station.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersTransmit Rate4-4 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideTransmit Rate 4The actual data transmission speed of your WaveLAN device is subject to the following criteria:■The type of WaveLAN IEEE cards at both ends of the wireless link, being: ■The card inserted into your computer, and ■The card inserted into the WavePOINT-II or, the peer-to-peer partner in an Ad-hoc network.■The communications quality of the wireless link.■The user-defined preference for the data Transmit Rate.NOTE:Transmissions at high data rates do not cover the same distances as wireless data transmitted at Standard or Low data rates (see Table A-4 on page A-5). When upgrading from standard WaveLAN cards to Turbo cards, you may need to perform a site survey again to verify that the entire coverage area allows for data transmissions at the highest transmit rates. The Auto Transmit Rate Select Mechanism 4In most networking scenarios, you will see that the factory-set default “High” will prove the most efficient. Whenever your card communicates via the wireless medium it will:■Sense the maximum transmit rate as supported by both communication partners, and switch to that Transmit Rate.■Determine if the communication quality allows for communicating at this data rate.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersTransmit RateWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-5Transmissions at lower data speeds are usually more reliable. Therefore when the communications quality drops beneath a certain level, the WaveLAN cards will automatically switch to a lower data rate.When the communications quality improves again, both WaveLAN cards will gradually increase the data rate again, until they have reached the highest available Transmit Rate as supported by both cards.The User-defined Transmit Rate 4If you wish to balance speed versus reliability, you can also select a user-defined preference from the following four options:■High (default)■Medium■Standard■LowFigure 4-3 WaveLAN Transmit Rate
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersTransmit Rate4-6 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideOptionally, you can select to disable the Auto-Transmit Rate Select mechanism, by “fixing” the Transmit Rate to the selected user-defined preference. You are advised however to do so only in special circumstances, typically upon advice of a WaveLAN IEEE expert or WaveLAN Technical Support representative.■Use the default “High” with Auto-Transmit Rate Select rate (i.e. the Fixed tick box is cleared) to in regular networking environments. This setting will allow your WaveLAN card to operate at the maximum data rate as supported by the hardware:— Ethernet equivalent speed for WaveLAN IEEE Turbo cards.— IEEE 802.11 Standard speed for regular WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 cards.■Use “High - Fixed” data rate only in networking environments where:— You are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest Transmit Rate, and— Where performance appears to slow down as a result of many retransmissions, even though the wireless coverage provides an “Excellent Radio Connection”. This situation may occur in exceptional cases where for example Microwave ovens in the WaveLAN Signal path interfere with WaveLAN data communication.■Use “Standard” in Ad-hoc wireless workgroups, where the wireless peers in the workgroup have been equipped with standard WaveLAN IEEE adapters, that do not support the Medium and High data rates. ■Use “Low - Fixed” only in networking environments where range of the wireless connection is more important than speed.This setting will “instruct” your WaveLAN adapter to conserve resources by not attempting to (re-)transmit data at higher data rates.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersTransmit RateWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-7NOTE:The actual transmit rates “High” and “Medium” are only supported by WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 Turbo cards. Regular WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 adapter cards that do not support these transmit rates, will interpret the settings “High” and “Medium” in the same way as the setting “Standard”.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMedium Reservation4-8 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideMedium Reservation 4It is normal behavior for WaveLAN stations to defer transmissions automatically when they sense that another WaveLAN device is using the wireless medium. This behavior also referred to as the Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance protocol (CSMA/CA) will avoid that wireless messages would collide in situations where two or more stations would start transmissions at the same time.The Medium Reservation mechanism enables you to improve wireless performance in network environments where the CSMA/CA protocol would fail due to the “hidden station” problem as pictured in Figure 4-4 on page 4-9. Medium Reservation may provide a solution for networks where:■The density of WaveLAN stations and WavePOINT-II access points is very low.■You witness poor network performance due to excessive frame collisions at the WavePOINT-II access points.About the Hidden Station Problem 4A hidden station is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same WavePOINT-II, but are not within range of each other.Figure 4-4 on page 4-9 illustrates an example of the “Hidden Station” problem. Both Station A and Station B are within range of the WavePOINT-II access point however, Station B cannot “hear” Station A, therefore Station A is a “hidden station” for Station B.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMedium ReservationWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-9Figure 4-4 The Hidden Station ProblemWhen Station B starts to communicate with the WavePOINT-II access point, it might not notice that Station A is already using the wireless medium. When Station A and Station B send messages at the same time, they might collide when arriving simultaneously at the WavePOINT-II access point. The collision will most certainly result in a loss of messages for both stations.In situations as pictured Figure 4-4, Medium Reservation may provide a solution to prevent message collisions by handing over transmission control to the WavePOINT-II access point. Troubleshooting a “Hidden Station” problem usually provides the best results when it is performed on the suspected WaveLAN Client stations that suffer from errors as a result of the “hidden station” problem.When configuring the WaveLAN card parameters (in the PC Card properties window) you can set the Medium Reservation parameter to either:■“Hidden Station”, or■“Off”
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMedium Reservation4-10 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideFigure 4-5 Medium Reservation ParametersYou can enable Medium Reservation on individual stations, i.e. the setting of this parameter does not have to be the same for all WaveLAN devices in your network.Figure 4-6 Medium Reservation “Request to Send”
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMedium ReservationWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-11About the Medium Reservation Mechanism 4When you enable Medium Reservation on a suspect “hidden station”, this WaveLAN station and its WavePOINT-II access point will use a Request to Send/Clear to Send protocol (RTS/CTS).■The station will send an RTS to the WavePOINT-II device, that will include information about the length of the frame that the station would like to transmit (see Figure 4-6). ■Upon receipt, the WavePOINT-II device will respond with a CTS message to all stations within its range to:— Notify all other stations to defer transmissions for the time-frame of the requested transmission.— Confirm the requestor station that the WavePOINT-II has checked the medium for availability, and has reserved it for the time-frame of the requested transmission. The CTS process is Figure 4-7 on page 4-11.Figure 4-7 Medium Reservation “Clear to Send”
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersMedium Reservation4-12 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideNOTE:In most networking environments it is very unlikely that you will need to enable Medium Reservation on the WavePOINT-II to prevent collisions.Since all stations connected to a WavePOINT-II device are typically within range of the WavePOINT-II device they should be able to sense whenever the WavePOINT-II is using the medium to transmit messages via the wireless medium. Enabling Medium Reservation on the WavePOINT-II would require the WavePOINT-II to ask for a CTS for every message that it wishes to forward to stations within its range, even if it is forwarding traffic between stations that belong to the same wireless cell. This might cause redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersPower ManagementWaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s Guide 4-13Power Management 4The Power Management option on your WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card is designed to conserve battery life of your portable computing device. When Power Management is enabled, your WaveLAN card will go into “sleep” mode, to minimize power consumption.While in “sleep” mode, all network traffic addressed to your station will be buffered in the WavePOINT-II unit. At regular intervals, your WaveLAN card will “wake up” to verify whether there is information buffered at the WavePOINT-II access point. ■If there is no traffic, your WaveLAN card will return to power-saving sleep mode.■If there is buffered traffic, the station will collect it and return to sleep mode.The Power Management feature is best suited for transaction-based processing. In network environments characterized by heavy data traffic, enabling Power Management may affect throughput performance as perceived at the wireless station.NOTE:Power Management requires dedicated support from the WavePOINT-II access points. Previously purchased/installed WavePOINT-II access points may not yet support buffering of traffic for wireless clients in sleep mode.Before enabling Power Management on your WaveLAN computer, please consult your LAN Administrator to verify whether the WavePOINT-II access points have been upgraded to support this feature.
Advanced WaveLAN ParametersPower Management4-14 WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card User’s GuideEnable Power Management: 41. Right click the Network Neighborhood icon, and select “Properties”.2. Select the WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card, and click “Properties”.3. Select the “Power Management” tab 4. Enable “Card Power Management”.Figure 4-8 WaveLAN Power Management ParametersWhen Power Management is enabled, the Power LED will “flicker”, as compared to a stable green Power LED for the WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 PC Card not utilizing the Power Management feature.To manage the power consumption of your WaveLAN card, you will use the following PC Card property settings:■Maximum Sleep Duration■Receive All Multicasts

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