Senao Co IS-30V14 802.11g Long Range Wireless Card Bus Adapter User Manual Manual

Senao International Co Ltd 802.11g Long Range Wireless Card Bus Adapter Manual

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SENAOHigh-Speed WirelessCardbus AdapterUser’s ManualVersion: 1.1
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 2 of 28Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction1.1 Features & Benefits………………………………………………………………..41.2 Package Contents………………………………………………………………….41.3 PC Card Description………………………………………………...……………..41.4 System Requirements…………………………………………….……………….51.5 Applications…………………………………………………………………………51.6 Network Configuration……………………………………………………….…….6Chapter 2 – Drivers & Client Utility2.1 Before You Begin…………………………………………………………………..82.2 Installing the PC Card Drivers…………………………………………………….82.3 Verify the Installation………………………………………………………….….122.4 Disable Windows SSID/WEP Configuration……………………………..…….122.5 Using the Client Utility………………………………………………...………….142.5.1 Wireless Radio On/Off…………….……………………………..………..152.5.2 Remove Status Icon…………………………………………….…………152.5.3 Wireless Network Status……….……………………………….…………162.5.3.1 Status………………………………………………………….162.5.3.2 Configuration……………………………………………….…172.5.3.3 Encryption..……………………………………..…………….182.5.3.4 Site Survey..………………………………………….……….182.5.3.5 IBSS.……...…………………………………………...………192.5.3.6 Rates……...……………………………………………..…….202.5.3.7 Domain……………………………………………………..….212.5.3.8 About…………………………………………………………...212.6 Uninstall the Client Utility……………………………………………….………..22Appendix A – Troubleshooting………………………………….…………………25Appendix B – Product Specifications……………….…………………………….26Appendix C – Regulatory Compliance Information…………….………………27
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 3 of 28Revision HistoryVersion Date Notes1.0 September 8, 2003 Initial Version1.1 October 2, 2003 Updated Screens
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 4 of 281 IntroductionThis chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, PC carddescription, system requirements, applications, and network configuration.1.1 Features & BenefitsFeatures BenefitsHigh-speed data rate up to 54 Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloadssuch as MPEG video streaming.WEP Data Encryption and TKIP Powerful data security.IEEE 802.1x client support (optional) Enhances authentication and security.Multi-country roaming (802.11d)supportAutomatically adjusts regulatory domainto operate in different countries.Advanced power management Low power consumption in power savingmode.TPC (Transmission Power Control)and DFS (Dynamic FrequencySelection) supportTPC offers flexibility to adjust RF outputpower.1.2 Package Contentsh One PC Cardh One Installation CDh One Quick Installation Guide1.3 PC Card DescriptionThe 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 antennaBuilt-in diversity antennaLED:• Peer-to-Peer: Blinking whetherthe wireless is connected or not.• Access Point: Sold green whenwireless is connected.• OFF: No wireless activity.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 5 of 281.4 System RequirementsThe following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the PC card.• PC/AT compatible computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot.• Windows 98/ME/ /2000/XP operating system.• 1.3 MB of free disk space for installing the PC Card driver and utilityprogram.1.5 ApplicationsThe wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The followinglist describes some of the many applications made possible through the powerand flexibility of wireless LANs:a) Difficult-to-wire environmentsThere are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historicbuildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make theinstallation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.b) Temporary workgroupsConsider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants atemporary WLAN established and removed.c) The ability to access real-time informationDoctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers canaccess real-time information while dealing with patients, servingcustomers and processing information.d) Frequently changed environmentsShow rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites wherefrequently rearrange the workplace.e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networksSOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a smallnetwork.f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networksNetwork managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overheadcaused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes withwireless LANs.g) Wired LAN backupNetwork managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup formission-critical applications running on wired networks.h) Training/Educational facilitiesTraining sites at corporations and students at universities use wirelessconnectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, andlearning.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 6 of 281.6 Network ConfigurationTo better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create awireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LANPC 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.c) Wireless routing and IP sharing.a) Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) ModeThis is the simplest network configuration with several computersequipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever theyare 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 anddoes not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensiveway for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depictsa network in ad-hoc mode.b) Infrastructure ModeThe infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In thismode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be viathe AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernetnetwork. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range ofindependent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectivelydoubles the distance between wireless stations. The image belowdepicts a network in infrastructure mode.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 7 of 28Extended-range independent WLAN using an AP as a repeater; if wiredto an Ethernet network as shown below, the AP serves as a bridge andprovides the link between the server and the wireless clients. Thewireless clients can move freely throughout the coverage area of the APwhile remaining connected to the server. Since the AP is connected to thewired network, each client would have access to the server’s resourcesas well other clients.Access points have a finite range, on the order of 50 meters indoor and100 meters outdoors. In a very large facility such as an enterprise, awarehouse, or on a college campus, it will probably be necessary toinstall more than one access point to cover an entire building or campus,as shown in the image below. In this scenario, access points hand theclient off from one to another in a way that is invisible to the client,ensuring their connectivity. Wireless clients can roam seamlesslybetween different coverage areas and remain connected to the network.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 8 of 28c) Wireless routing and IP sharingIn infrastructure mode, in addition to acting as a bridge between anEthernet and wireless network, the AP can be configured as a wirelessrouter and IP sharing device for Internet access as shown below. Youdon’t need to buy an expensive router. Nor do you need to buy severalmodems and set up phone lines. Just share one AP, one modem, asingle dial-up account, and one phone line; dozens of network users cansurf the Internet simultaneously.2 Drivers & Client UtilityThis chapter describes how to install the drivers and client utility in Windows98/ME/2000/XP.2.1 Before You BeginBefore installing the new drivers into your PC, you need to remove all of the WirelessLAN PC card drivers that you have installed.During the installation, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems filesfrom its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installationCD at hand before installing the drivers. On many systems, instead of a CD, thenecessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory.2.2 Installing the PC Card DriversFollow the steps below in order to install the PC card drivers:
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 9 of 281. Insert the CD-ROM that was provided to you in this package. The setupshould run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then youmust manually select the setup.exe file from the CD-ROM drive.2. Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard, as the imagedepicts below.3. Click on the Next button to continue. The Install Wizard will then copy a fewfiles that are necessary to install the PC card. You will then see the Welcomescreen, as the image depicts below.4. Click on the Next button to continue. The setup will then bring you to theSoftware License Agreement screen, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 10 of 285. After reading the license agreement click on the Yes button to continue. Thesetup will then copy the drivers into your PC. You will then see the SetupComplete screen, as the image depicts below.6. Click on the Finish button. The first part of the installation is complete.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 11 of 287. Gently insert the PC card into the PCMCIA Type II slot of your PC. Windowswill automatically detect the PC card and display the Found New HardwareWizard, as the image depicts below.8. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button,and then click on the Next button to continue. The setup will then begin tocopy the necessary files. After the copying is completed you will see the finalscreen of the installation procedure, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 12 of 289. The installation of the PC card is now complete. Click on the Finish button.2.3 Verify the installationFollow the steps below in order to verify that the PC card has been installed and isfunctioning properly: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. Youwill then see a window similar to the image below.5. Make sure that you do not see a yellow (?) or a red (X) next to the PC card(IEEE 802.1g WLAN 11g network adaptor 802.11g Adapter). If you do see a(?) or (X) you would need to uninstall the drivers, and reinstall them again. Inorder to uninstall the drivers refer to section 2.6 Uninstall Client Utility.2.4 Disable Windows SSID/WEP ConfigurationIn order to configure SSID and WEP settings from the Client Utility, you must firstdisable the Windows based SSID and WEP configuration from the Network
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 13 of 28Configuration in the Control Panel. Follow the steps below in order to disable theSSID and WEP on Windows.1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel.2. Double click on the Network Connections icon.3. Right-click on the wireless network connection for the PC card, and thenselect Properties. The icon may look similar to the image below.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 14 of 28After you click on Properties, the Wireless Network Connection Propertieswindow will appear, as the image depicts below:4. Click on the Wireless Networks tab, you will then see the following screen.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 15 of 285. Make sure that there isn’t any check placed in the Use Windows toconfigure my wireless network settings check box.6. Click on the OK button.2.5 Using the Client UtilityAfter a successful installation you will see the PC card Client Utility radio icon in thesystem tray.PC Card Client Utility radio Green indicates good or excellent link status. Yellow indicates fair link status. Red indicates poor or no link status.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 16 of 28The client utility will automatically be executed and show a small green radioicon at the bottom right corner of your screen in the system tray whenever the PCcard is inserted into the PC card slot of your computer. Right-click the radio iconto view the list of options available. Each item is described below.2.5.1 Wireless Radio On/OffThe first two items in the icon menu are used toturn on/off the wireless radio (image right).When the wireless radio is turned off, a redcross is placed over the radio icon in thesystem tray as shown below. When thewireless radio is turned on, the icon will vary incolors depending on the link quality.2.5.2 Remove Status IconThis item allows you to set the system tray radio icon to appear or disappear.Once you choose this item, the system will display the dialog box to confirm ifyou want to remove the system tray icon as shown below.You can also set the system tray radio icon to disappear permanently by placinga check in the box Remove Status Icon Permanently as shown above. Whenthe computer is restarted, the system tray radio icon will reappear unless theRemove Status Icon Permanently box was checked.Link Quality Green indicates good or excellent link status. Yellow indicates fair link status. Red indicates poor or no link status.Wireless Radio Off
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 17 of 282.5.3 Wireless Network StatusThis item allows you to view the status, configure IBSS, Rates, Domain, and viewinformation about the client utility.2.5.3.1 StatusThe Status tab displays the current status of the wireless radio. The followinginformation is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h State: this displays the MAC address of the AP that the radio is associatedwith.h Current Tx Rate: this displays the current transfer rate.h Disable Radio: click on this button to turn the radio off.h Rescan: click on this button if you would like the radio to scan for adifferent channel.h Current Channel: this displays the current channel that the radio is using.h Throughput (bytes/sec): this displays the transmitting (Tx) and receiving(Rx) bytes per second.h Link Quality: this displays the quality of the link from the radio to the AP.h Signal Strength: this displays the strength of the signal from the radio tothe AP.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 18 of 282.5.3.2 ConfigurationThe Configuration tab allows you to configure the SSID and type of network.The following information is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h Profile Name: enter a name for this profile; this can be any name that youmay associate with your network.h Network Name: enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a uniquename shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must beidentical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.h Network Type: select Peer-to-Peer or Access Point from the drop-downlist.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 19 of 282.5.3.3 EncryptionThe Encryption tab allows you to configure WEP security. The followinginformation is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.h Encryption (WEP security): WEP is an acronym for Wired EquivalentPrivacy, which is a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks(WLANs) defined in the 802.11 standard. WEP is designed to provide thesame level of security as a wired LAN. Select disabled, 64-bit, or 128-bitfrom the drop-down list.h Alphanumeric characters: select this radio button if you would like to usecharacters/numbers for the WEP key.h Hexadecimal digits (0-9, A-F): select this radio button if you would like touse hexadecimal digits for the WEP key.h Key 1 – Key 4: enter the WEP key here.h Create Keys with Pass phrase: enter a string of characters to be used asa WEP key.h Use WEP key: select a key number from the drop down list.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.4 Site SurveyThe Site Survey tab displays a list of Access Points in the area, and allows youto connect to a specific Access Point. The following information is included inthis tab, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 20 of 28h SSID: displays the SSID of the Access Point.h LQ: displays the link quality of the Access Point.h C: displays the channel number of the Access Point.h BSSID: displays the MAC address of the Access Point.h W: indicates whether WEP is enabled.h Mode: indicates whether the SSID is a Station (STA) or Access Point (AP).h WPA: indicates whether WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is enabled.h Connect: to connect with a specific Access Point, select the Access Pointfrom the drop-down list, and then click on the Connect button.h Scan: to view a list of Access Points in the area click on the Scan button.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.5 IBSSThe IBSS tab displays IBSS Channel Selection. You may select a channel fromthe list, or click on the Default button, for a default channel. The image belowdepicts the IBSS tab.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 21 of 28h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.6 RatesThe Rates tab displays the data rate. You may select a data rate from the list, orclick on the Default button, for a default data rate (Fully Automatic). The imagebelow depicts the Rates tab.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 22 of 282.5.3.7 DomainThe Domain tab displays the 802.11d support and current countries/domains, asthe image depicts below.h 802.11d Support: by default 802.11d support is set to flexible. You maychange this by selecting None or Strict.h Countries/Domains: you may select your country from the drop-down list.You will then see country specific information in the text box.h Click on the Apply or OK button if you have made any changes.2.5.3.8 AboutThe About tab displays information about the PC card. This includes the networkdriver version and date, configuration utility version and date, and the NIC(Network Interface Card) firmware version and date.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 23 of 282.6 Uninstall the Client UtilityIf the PC card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solvethe problem may be to completely uninstall the PC card and its software andrepeat the installation procedure again.Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Client Utility:1. Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.After clicking on the icon the following window will appear.2. Select IEEE 802.11g WLAN11g network adaptor 802.11g Adapter andthen click on the Stop button. You will then see a window asking you toconfirm the stop.Safely Remove Hardware icon
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 24 of 283. Click on the OK button.4. At this point, gently remove the PC card from the PCMCIA Type II slot.5. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then click on the Add orRemove Programs icon. A window will then appear listing all the programson your PC. From the list click on the PC card item, as the image depictsbelow.6. Click on the Change/Remove button. You will then be asked to confirm thefile deletion, as the image depicts below.7. Click on the Yes button. The uninstall shield will then begin to uninstall thefiles from you computer, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 25 of 288. Click on the OK button, the uninstallation is successful.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 26 of 28Appendix A – TroubleshootingThe following table describes the solutions for the problems that may occur wheninstalling the PC card.Problem SolutionWindows does not detect the PC card wheninstalledVerity that the PC card is properly inserted into thePC card slot.Check whether the computer has a Plug and PlayBIOS.Windows 98/ME/2000/XP might not detect the PCcard if a previous installation of the PC card wascancelled before it was completed. Remove thedriver and reinstall it again.Driver fails to load A resource conflict could exit. Use the DeviceManger to resolve the resource conflict.Device conflict on Windows system A device conflict may be related to PC card. Usethe computer properties to identify the Port Addressand IRQ values. If there is a device conflict, selectalternative settings for I/O Base Address or IRQvalues. If you know which device is conflicting withthe PC card, you have the option of changing thedevice’s I/O address or IRQ instead of the PC card.No resource conflicts were detected, but thewireless station does not attach to the networkVerify that the SSID of the PC card matches that ofthe Access Point. Use the Network Configurationproperties in the control panel to modify the SSID.Non functioning card LED The PC card is not powered on: The cause may be:• No driver loaded or installed.• Card – Driver mismatch, which preventedthe driver from loading.• Device conflict, which prevented the driverfrom loading.Actions:• Verify that the driver has been installed.• Determine if there is a conflict with anotherdevice.
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 27 of 28Appendix B – SpecificationsWireless PC CardGeneralData Rates 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54 MbpsNetwork Standards IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g draftCompliance FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CEDrivers Windows 98/ME/2000/XPOperational Voltage 3.3 ± 0.15VCurrent Consumption Continue Tx: < 850mAContinue Rx: < 550mASecurity IEEE802.1x Client SupportWPA -- Wi-Fi Protected Access (64,128-bit WEP with TKIP, Pre-Share Key)RF InformationFrequency Band 2412 – 2483.5 MHzChannels 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe,2 for Spain, 4 for FranceMedia Access Protocol Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA)Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)DBPSK @ 1MbpsDQPSK @2MbpsCCK @ 5.5 & 11MbpsBPSK @ 6 and 9 MbpsQPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps64-QAM @ 48 and 54 MbpsReceive Sensitivity (Typical) -92dBm @ 1Mbps -91dBm @ 6Mbps -82dBm @ 24Mbps-89dBm @ 2Mbps -90dBm @ 9Mbps -78dBm @ 36Mbps-88dBm @ 5.5Mbps -87dBm @ 12Mbps -71dBm @ 48Mbps-85dBm @ 11Mbps -85dBm @ 18Mbps -71dBm @ 54MbpsAvailable transmit power(Depend on DifferentCountries’ Regulation)21 ± 2dBm @1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps20 ± 2dBm @6, 9, 12, 18Mbps17 ± 2dBm @24, 36Mbps16 ± 2dBm @48, 54MbpsPhysicalLED RF link activityInterface 32-bit CardBus PC Card Standard V. 7.1 Type IIAntenna Integrated built-in diversity antennaDimensions 118 (L)mm x 54(W)mm x 6.3(H)mmEnvironmentalTemperature Range 0°C to 55°C - Operating-40°Cto 70°C - StorageHumidity (non-condensing) 5%~95% Typical
High-Speed Wireless Cardbus Adapter Version: 1.1Page 28 of 28Appendix C – Regulatory ComplianceInformation Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe 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 bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (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 anuncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.uipment.

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