Senao Co AT30V514 802.11g Cardbus Adapter User Manual Draft WPC 3007 User Manual

Senao International Co Ltd 802.11g Cardbus Adapter Draft WPC 3007 User Manual

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Users Manual Revision 3

High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter User’s Manual Version: 1.1
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 FEATURES & BENEFITS..................................................................................................... 4 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................ 4 1.3 PC CARD DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 5 1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................5 1.5 APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 5 1.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION............................................................................................... 6 2 INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY ............................................................................... 8 2.1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ......................................................................................................... 8 2.2 INSTALLING THE PC CARD DRIVERS .................................................................................. 8 3 USING THE CLIENT UTILITY.............................................................................................. 14 3.1 CURRENT STATUS .......................................................................................................... 15 3.1.1 Advanced Status ................................................................................................. 15 3.2 PROFILE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................16 3.2.1 Available Networks .............................................................................................. 16 3.2.2 New Profile .......................................................................................................... 17 3.2.2.1 General ....................................................................................................... 18 3.2.2.2 Security ....................................................................................................... 18 3.2.2.2.1 None....................................................................................................... 19 3.2.2.2.2 WPA & 802.1x....................................................................................................... 20 3.2.2.2.2.1 WPA & 802.1x – TLS, TTLS.................................................................................... 20 3.2.2.2.2.2 WPA & 802.1x – PEAP, LEAP................................................................................. 21 3.2.2.2.3 WPA –PSK............................................................................................ 22 3.2.2.2.5 Pre-Shared Key...................................................................................... 27 3.2.2.3 Advanced.................................................................................................... 28 3.2.2.3.1 Access Point .......................................................................................... 28 3.2.2.3.2 Ad Hoc.................................................................................................... 29 3.3 DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................................................30 3.3.1 Advanced Statistics ............................................................................................. 30 3.3.2 Driver Information ................................................................................................ 31 4. UNINSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................36 APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................39 APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT................................................................. 41 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 Jun. 16, 2004 Initial Version 1.1 Oct. 2, 2004 Modification
1 Introduction The High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter is the most convenient way to let you put a desktop/notebook computer almost anywhere without the hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t need to suffer from drilling holes and exposed cables. Once you are connected, you can do anything, just like the wired network. The High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter operates seamlessly in 2.4GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (11Mbps) and the 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless standards. It’s the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or add bandwidth to your wireless installation. To protect your wireless connectivity, the High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption. With the High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter, you will experience the best wireless connectivity available. 1.1 Features & Benefits Features Benefits High-speed data rate up to 54 Capable of handling heavy data payloads Mbps such as MPEG video streaming. Up to 152-bit WEP data encryption Powerful data security. and TKIP IEEE 802.1x client support Enhances authentication and security. (optional) Multi-country roaming (802.11d) Automatically adjusts regulatory domain support to operate in different countries. Advanced power management Low power consumption in power saving mode. TPC (Transmission Power Control) TPC offers flexibility to adjust RF output support power. 1.2 Package Contents One PC Card One Installation CD One Quick Installation Guide 1.3 PC Card Descriptions The PC card is a standard PC card that fits into any PCMCIA card Type II slot. The PC card has a LED indicator and an integrated built-in diversity antenna
. • Access Point: Sold green when wireless is connected. . • OFF: No wireless activity. 1.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the PC card. . • PC/AT compatible computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot. . • Windows 98SE/ME/ /2000/XP operating system. . • 300 MHz or higher processor . • 32 MB or greater memory 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive. b) Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environments Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning. 1.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. a) Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode. b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below
depicts a network in infrastructure mode. 2 Install Drivers & Client Utility This chapter describes how to install the drivers and client utility in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. 2.1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers into your PC, you need to remove all of the Wireless LAN PC card drivers that you have installed. During the installation, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers. On many systems, instead of a CD, the necessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in C:\WINDOWS \OPTIONS\CABS directory. 2.2 Installing the PC Card Drivers Follow the steps below in order to install the PC card drivers: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that was provided to you in this package. The setup should run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then you must manually select the setup.htm file from the CD-ROM drive. 2. Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard, as the image depicts below. 3. Click on the Next button to continue. The Install Wizard will then let you select a destination folder for the utility and drivers. Click on the Browse button and specify another
folder, or click on the Next button to use the default folder. 4. The Install Wizard will then allow you to select a Program Folder. Select one from the list, or click on the Next button to use the default program folder. 5. The Install Wizard will then inform you that it has enough information to begin the installation process. Click on the Next button to continue. 6. The Install Wizard will then begin to copy the files to your computer, as the image depicts below. 7. Click on the Finish button. The first part of the installation is complete. 8. Gently insert the PC card into the PCMCIA Type II slot of your PC. Windows will automatically detect the PC card and display the Found New Hardware Wizard, as the image depicts below. 9. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button, and then click on the Next button to continue. If you are using Windows XP, you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue. 10. The setup will then begin to copy the necessary files. After the copying is completed you will see the final screen of the installation procedure, as the image depicts below.
11. The installation of the PC card is now complete. Click on the Finish button. 3 Using the Client Utility This chapter describes the features of the PC card and its configuration process. After a successful installation, an IEEE 802.11 program group will be added to the Programs menu. To launch the Client Utility click Start > Programs > IEEE 80211 > 802.11 WLAN NIC Utility. You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray of you computer. Right-click on the Client Utility icon in the system tray and then click on Open Client Utility, as the image depicts below. The Client Utility will then appear and display three tabs: Current Status, Profile Management, and Diagnostics. Each tab is described in detail in the next few sections. 3.1 Current Status The first tab displayed in the Current Status tab. This tab displays the Profile Name,
Network Type, Current Mode, Current Channel, Link Status, Encryption Type, and IP Address. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections. 3.1.1 Advanced Status Click on the Advanced button to view more details about the status. You will then see the following window.
The Advanced Status window displays the following: Country, Transmit Power Level, Network Name (SSID), Power Save Mode, Frequency, Transmit Rate, and Receive Rate. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections. Click on the OK button to close this window and return to the Current Status tab. 3.2 Profile Management The second tab displayed in the Profile Management tab. This tab is used to create a new profile, modify and existing profile, remove an existing profile, or activating an existing profile.
3.2.1 Available Networks Click on the Available Networks… button to select from a list of Access Point and Ad Hoc networks. You will then see the following window.
This window displays a list of Access Point and Ad-Hoc networks in the area. Details included are the Network Name (SSID), Encryption Key, Signal Strength, Channel, and Wireless Mode. If you would like to associate with an Access Point or Ad-Hoc network, select a Network Name (SSID) from the list and then click on Activate button. You will then be associated with that network, if you have the correct permissions/keys. 3.2.2 New Profile Click on the New button in order to create a new network to associate with. Another window will then appear displaying three tabs: General, Security, and Advanced. Each tab is described below. 3.2.2.1 General The first tab displayed is the General tab. Here you can specify a profile name and SSID.
a. Profile Name: enter a name for this profile; this can be any name that you may associate with your network. b. SSID1: enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. c. Click on the OK button to save the changes. 3.2.2.2 Security The second tab displayed is the Security tab. Here you can specify and configure the security method that is used by your network. There are five types of security methods available: None, WPA, WPA-PSK, 802.1X, and Pre-Shared Key. Configuration for each security method is described below.
3.2.2.2.1 None If your network does not use any type of security select the None radio button and then click on the OK button. 3.2.2.2.2 WPA & 802.1x WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-FI products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity-checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with. 802.1X provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs allowing a user to be authenticated by a central authority. 802.1X uses an existing protocol called EAP. If your network uses 802.1X, select that radio button. You must then select an EAP type from the drop-down list. The three options available are: TLS, TTLS, PEAP (MS-CHAPv2 & GTC), and LEAP. Each one is described below. If your network uses WPA, select that radio button. You must then select an EAP type from the drop-down list. The two options available are: TLS, TTLS, PEAP (MS-CHAPv2 & GTC), LEAP. Each one is described below.
3.2.2.2.2.1 WPA & 802.1x/TLS EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate-based authentication of both the client and authentication server. Select TLS from the drop-down list, and then click on the Configure button. The Client Utility will then search your computer for any certificates. If you do not have any certificates, you will see the following message, requiring you to select another EAP option. Click on the OK button.
To enable EAP-TTLS security: 1. To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. EAP security uses a dynamic session-based WEP key from the USB device and RADIUS server for encryption, and a client certificate for authentication. 2. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right, and then click the Configure button.
3.2.2.2.2.2 WPA & 802.1x – PEAP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a protocol developed jointly by Microsoft, RSA Security, and Cisco for transmitting authentication data, including passwords over a 802.11 wireless network. PEAP authenticates wireless LAN clients using only server-side digital certificates by creating an SSL/TLS tunnel between the client and the authentication server. The tunnel then protects the subsequent user authentication exchange. To enable PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security: 1. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 2. If supported, choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button.
To enable PEAP (EAP-GTC) security: 1. To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 2. If PEAP is supported, choose PEAP from the drop-down menu on the right, and then click the Configure button. To enable WPA & 802.1x_LEAP security: 1. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager.
2. If supported, choose LEAP from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button. 3.2.2.2.3 WPA – PSK WPA – PSK (Pre-shared Key) is used in a Pre Shared Key mode that does not require an authentication server. Access to the Internet and the rest of the wireless network services is allowed only if the pre-shared key of the computer matches that of the Access Point. This approach offers the simplicity of the WEP key, but uses stronger TKIP encryption. If your network uses WPA-PSK, select that radio button, and then click on the Configure button. You will then see the following window.
Enter the WPA pass-phrase in the text box. The pass-phrase must be a minimum of 8 characters. This is the password shared between the Access Points and the Clients. Click on the OK button when completed. 3.2.2.2.5 Pre-Shared Key Pre-shared Key does not require an authentication server. Access to the Internet and the rest of the wireless network services is allowed only if the pre-shared key of the computer matches that of the Access Point. This approach offers the simplicity of the WEP key, but uses stronger TKIP encryption. To enable Pre-Shared Key security: 1. Click on the Security tab, and choose the Pre-Shared Key radio button. Click the Configure button. 2. Define the pre-shared keys and select the default key. 3. Click OK. 4. If the access point that the Cardbus Adapter is associating to have WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to allow association. 5. Click OK and enable the profile.
3.2.2.3 Advanced The third tab displayed is the Advanced tab. Here you can configure details about an Access Point or Ad Hoc network Configuration for each security method is described below. 3.2.2.3.1 Access Point
Power Save Mode: select a power save mode from the drop-down list. Network Type: select Access Point from the drop-down list. 802.11b Preamble: select Short & Long or Long Only. Transmit Power Level: select a power level from the drop-down list. Wireless Mode 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps: place a check in this box if you would like to use 2.4GHz 11 Mbps. Wireless Mode: place a check in this box if you would like to use the available frequencies. Click on the OK button to continue. 3.2.2.3.2 Ad Hoc Network Type: select Ad Hoc from the drop-down list. 802.11b Preamble: select Short & Long or Long Only. Transmit Power Level: select a power level from the drop-down list. Wireless Mode 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps: place a check in this box if you would like to use 2.4GHz 11 Mbps. Wireless Mode: place a check in this box if you would like to use the available frequencies. Channel: select a channel number from the drop-down list, or set the channel to auto. Click on the OK button to continue. 3.3 Diagnostics The third tab displayed in the Diagnostics tab. This tab displays transmit and receive frame details.
3.3.1 Advanced Statistics Click on the Advanced Statistics button to view more detailed statistics.
3.3.2 Driver Information Click on the Driver Information button to view details about the driver. Included information is: Card Name, MAC Address, Driver, Driver Version, and Driver Date.
4. Un-installation If the PC card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the PC card and its software and repeat the installation procedure again. Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Client Utility: 1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double click on the System icon. 3. Click on the Hardware tab, and then click on the Device Manger button. 4. Select Network adapters to view a list of network adapters on your PC. 5. Right-click on the WLAN Wireless Network Adapter, you will then see a window similar to the image below. 6. Select Uninstall. You will then see the following message asking you to confirm the device removal. 7. Click on the OK button. The driver Uninstallation will then complete. 8. Click Start > Programs > WLAN Wireless Network Adapter, you will then see the following window. 9. Select the Remove radio button, and then click on the Next button. 10. A message will then appear asking to you confirm the Uninstallation. Click on the OK button. 11. The Client Utility will then begin to uninstall. Another window will then appear select Yes, I want to restart my computer now radio button, and then click on the Finish button. The Un-installation process is complete.
Appendix A - Specifications
1. General Radio Data Rate (Auto-rate capable) 802.11g : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 & 54Mbps 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Network Standards WECA (Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi5 Compliant), IEEE802.11, IEEE802.11g draft, IEEE802.11b, draft IEEE802.11e, f, h and I standards, IEEE802.11x (Optional) Security IEEE802.11x Support for LEAP (Optional) WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access (64, 128, 152-WEP with TKIP) Network Architecture Support ad-hoc, peer-to-peer networks and infrastructure communications to wired Ethernet networks via Access Point Drivers Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Roaming IEEE802.11b compliant Operating Voltage 3.3V/5V Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE LED Indicator RF Link activity 2. RF Information Frequency Band 802.11b/g : 2.412 to 2.462GHz Modulation Technology 802.11g : OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK) 802.11b : DSSS (DBSK, DQPSK, CCK) Receive Sensitivity (Typical) 802.11b/g : -91dBm@1Mbps, -85dBm@9Mbps, -77dBM@ 36Mbps -89dBm@2Mbps, -82dBm@12Mbps, -76dBM@ 48Mbps -87dBm@5.5Mbps, -80dBm@18Mbps, -73dBM@ 54Mbps -86dBm@6Mbps, -78dBm@24Mbps Transmit Output Power 802.11b/g : Up to 21dBm 3. Environmental
Temperature Range -10℃ to 55℃ – Operating -40℃ to 70℃ – Storage Humidity (non-condensing) 5% to 95% Typical 4. Physical Specifications Interface 32-bit CardBus PC Card Standard V7.1 Type II Antenna Integrated built-in diversity Antenna Dimensions 118(L)mm * 54(W)mm * 6.3(H)mm (4.65in * 2.13in * 0.30in) Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement 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 residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 to correct the interference by one of the following measures: . • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. . • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. . • Connect the equipment into 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. Highest SAR test Value: 1.280 W / kg this device is only approved for laptop configurations utilizing side mounted PCMCIA Card slots.

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