Symbol Technologies LA4137P WLAN Compact Flash Card User Manual WLAN ug 170B

Symbol Technologies Inc WLAN Compact Flash Card WLAN ug 170B

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Low Power Wireless LAN Card Type I CompactFlash card for adding Wireless LAN connectivity to the following mobile computers: • Pocket PCs • Pocket PC 2002s • HPC 2000s • Handheld PC Pros User’s Guide
How this Manual is Organized This manual is designed to help you install and use the Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Chapter 1, Introduction, describes key features of the Low Power Wireless LAN Card and identifies package contents. Chapter 2, Settings, explains the minimum steps needed to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. This includes selecting the operating mode, the IP address, the power settings and options. Chapter 3, Advanced Features, shows additional steps you may choose to perform while installing and/or operating the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. These optional steps involve viewing the signal properties, the known access point settings, and peer properties. You can also perform a ping test and select and adjust security settings using these Advanced Features. Appendix A, Specifications, provides technical specifications for the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Appendix B, Safety and Usage Tips, lists guidelines you should follow to use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card safely and efficiently, including information about product care, antenna care, use while driving or in an aircraft, and radio frequency exposure. Appendix C, Troubleshooting, gives advice for fixing the most common problems you may encounter using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Appendix D, Technical Support, explains Socket’s technical support policy for the Low Power Wireless LAN Card.
TABLE OF CONTENTS | 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4 Overview 4 Package Contents 5 Installation Steps Summary 5 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP 6 STEP 1: Register the Card 6 STEP 2: Network Information Form 6 STEP 3: Install the Software 8 STEP 4: Insert the Card 10 STEP 5: Enter Network Settings 11 Mode Page 11 IP Configuration Page 12 Power Settings Page 13 Options Page 14 Info Page 14 CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED FEATURES 15 Accessing the Utility 15 Signal Page 16 Ping Page 17 APs Page 18 Peers Property Page 19 Encryption Property Page 20 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 22 APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 24 Product Care 24 Antenna Care 24 Efficient Use 24 Driving 24 Aircraft 24 Radio Frequency Exposure 25 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING 26 APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SUPPORT 27 LIMITED WARRANTY 28 LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY 29 COPYRIGHT NOTICE 30 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 31
4 | CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Overview If you’re a mobile professional using a Pocket PC or other Windows-CE based mobile computer, Socket’s Low Power Wireless LAN Card provides connectivity to enterprise and public Wi-Fi 802.11b Wireless LAN systems for access to the Internet, email, and corporate servers. In the Ad Hoc Mode, you can communicate directly with other Wi-Fi 802.11b users. The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. The Low Power WLAN Card conforms to IEEE 802.11b specifications and is Wi-Fi Certified for interoperability with othe Wi-Fi Certifiied products. Spread-spectrum communication provides a high-capacity network within large or small environments. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card has three operating modes. In Infrastructure mode, the default mode, the adapter transmits and receives data with an associated access point (AP). Ad Hoc mode lets you create peer-to-peer networks without access points. This product also supports a proprietary Enhanced Ad Hoc mode that is designed for use when the highest throughput is needed in an Ad Hoc network. This User’s Guide shows how to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. This guide shows Pocket PC screens. Handheld PC 2000’s and Handheld PC Pros will have functionally equivalent screens. For software updates, please check: www.socketcom.com
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 5 Package Contents • A Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card (CompactFlash card Type I) • The Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD • The Quick Start Guide for Low Power Wireless LAN Card • A product registration card Installation Steps Summary It takes only five steps to install and use the Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card. STEP 1: Register the card with Socket Communications. STEP 2: Print and complete the Network Information Form. STEP 3: Install the software. STEP 4: Insert the card into your Pocket PC. STEP 5: Enter network settings. This User’s Guide covers the features needed to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. SETTINGS FEATURES: • Select operating mode. • Set up IP settings and addresses. • Adjust power settings. • Configure optional settings. • View device properties. ADVANCED FEATURES: • View signal strength and properties. • Set up and perform a network ping test. • View known access point(s) and properties. • View peers properties in Ad Hoc mode. • Set and adjust encryption settings.
6 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. STEP 1: Register the Card Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.htm You can also use the product registration form in your product package. STEP 2: Network Information Form Consult with your office network administrator/MIS technician for the information below. For a text-only form you can email, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD or visit: ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WLAN_NetworkForm.txt 1. What is your wireless LAN’s ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)? _________________________________________________________ 2. Please identify the encryption method and any necessary encryption data: Open System 40-bit __________; __________ 128-bit __________; __________; __________; __________; __________; __________ (Continued on next page)
CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 7 3. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES. If Yes, then you do not need any of the IP address info below. NO. If No, then please specify any applicable IP addresses: (a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (c) Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (d) DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (e) WINS*: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (f) MAC Address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (g) Host Name: _________________________ *For Remote ActiveSync Only: If your server does NOT have WINS services enabled, you must use the IP address of your host computer instead of a WINS address. 4. What transmission power level is appropriate? More transmission power is needed for devices spread far apart and/or for high interference. Maximum 50% 25% 10% Minimum 5. Are the access points in your coverage area at maximum throughput? YES NO 6. Is there any other important information from the site survey report? You may want to ask your network administrator for a copy of this report. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP STEP 3: Install the Software Follow these steps BEFORE inserting the Low Power WLAN Card: 1. Make an active partnership between your Pocket PC and a host PC. An active partnership exists if data can be moved between the mobile computer and the host PC via a serial/USB/Ethernet cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Card Installation CD into the host computer. 3. IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS INTERNET EXPLORER, you can install either the SETUP.HTM or the SETUP.EXE: (a) Click Start then Run on the host PC. (b) Type X:\SETUP.HTM or X:\SETUP.EXE (Replace X with your CD drive letter.) (c) In the File Download screen, select the option that lets you run (or open) the file from its current location. IMPORTANT! YOU MUST RUN THE FILE! DO NOT SAVE IT! File Download screen from Internet Explorer 5.5 (d) A Security Warning screen will appear. Click Yes.
CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 9 IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS NETSCAPE, DO NOT run the SETUP.HTM file on Netscape, because it will not work properly. Instead, choose either of two options: OPTION ONE: Use Internet Explorer to run the SETUP.HTM file. (a) In the Internet Explorer screen, click File | Open. (b) In the Open screen, type X:\SETUP.HTM (Replace X with your CD drive letter.) Open screen from Internet Explorer 5.5 (c) Proceed with the instructions described on the previous page for Internet Explorer. OPTION TWO: Run the SETUP.EXE file. Click on My Computer or use Windows Explorer to manually browse the CD to the WinCE (or other appropriate directory) and manually launch the SETUP.EXE file found there. Important! Be sure to choose the SETUP.EXE file, NOT the SETUP.HTM file. The two file types have different icons: EXE icon HTM icon for Netscape 4. Follow the instructions on the host PC screen until setup is done. Note: After completing setup, your host PC may display an Application Downloading Complete screen. Click OK. 5. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC. 6. Soft reset the mobile computer. Push the reset button, often on the back of the mobile computer.
10 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP STEP 4: Insert the Card Important! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur! CompactFlash I/O Slot Insert the card directly into the slot. Make sure the orange label is on top. After the mobile computer recognizes the card, a Socket Status icon will appear in the task tray (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). If connected to an access point, the Link LED will flash. About the Link Indicator The Low Power Wireless LAN Card Link Indicator is an LED that flashes a green light to indicate connection with an access point. LED Status Function Off The Low Power Wireless LAN Card radio is disabled or incapable of transmission. Slow Flash The Low Power Wireless LAN Card has connected with an access point. Rapid Flash Indicates data traffic between the Low Power Wireless LAN Card and an access point. The faster the flash, the more data traffic on the network.
CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 11 STEP 5: Enter Network Settings You will need your completed Network Information Form for this step. 1. Tap on the card icon in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Settings. 2. The Socket WLAN Utilities screen will appear, with the Mode page open. Following your completed Network Information Form, tap on the tabs to enter any necessary settings. See instructions for each page below. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok. Mode Page Infrastructure mode Ad-Hoc mode Operating Mode: The Mode page varies depending on operating mode. Infrastructure — Select this to connect via an access point. • Enter the 802.11 ESSID (maximum 32 characters). Note: Enter “any” to connect to the nearest AP and show all APs in range on the Advanced – APs Page Ad-Hoc — Select this to network directly with other wireless mobile devices without an access point. • Enter the 802.11 ESSID (maximum 32 characters). • Select the Channel, which must be identical for all network devices. The device starting the network sets the number. • Check Send long preamble headers if other network devices are using long preambles. Enhanced Ad-Hoc — An ad-hoc network with highest throughput. This mode is proprietary to Symbol Technologies and works only with other Socket WLAN Cards or Symbol products. • Select the Channel, which must be identical for all network devices. The device starting the network sets the number. • Check Send long preamble headers if other network devices are using long preambles.
12 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP IP Configuration Page Use the IP Configuration page to configure any necessary IP addresses. DHCP — Select this if your network supports DHCP. The IP addresses and other information will be automatically assigned. Static — Select this to manually enter the necessary IP addresses.
CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 13 Power Settings Page The Power page varies depending on operating mode. Infrastructure mode: Radio Transmission Power — Select Automatic to use the same power level as the access point. Other options will be available in future releases. Automatic Power Saving Mode — Recommended. If desired, uncheck this box and use the sliding scale to manually set the power savings. Ad-Hoc or Enhanced Ad-Hoc mode: Radio Transmission Power — Select the proper power level. More power is needed for greater transmit distances and/or dealing with high interference. Automatic Power Saving Mode — Recommended. If desired, uncheck this box and use the sliding scale to manually set the power savings. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok.
14 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP Options Page The Options page is the same for all operation modes. Allow Pocket PC to suspend when wireless network is used — Check this box to allow the device to use its automatic power-off feature when the adapter is still active to save battery power. Enable Sounds — Check this box for sounds while performing a ping test or connecting to an access point. A sound will emit every time a ping is received, and every time the adapter has roamed to a new access point. International roaming — This option will be supported in a future release. These settings are only temporary — Check this box to discard the current settings when you shut off your mobile computer. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok. Info Page Use the Info page to view information about the card settings.
CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 15 Chapter 3 Advanced Features This chapter explains advanced features available while using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. The features covered in this chapter involve the five Advanced Socket WLAN Utilities pages. Some pages only appear in certain operating modes. The Advanced pages include: • Signal • Ping • APs • Peers • Encryption Accessing the Utility Tap on the WLAN card icon in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Advanced.
16 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES Signal Page Use the Signal page to view radio signal transmission strength from the WLAN Card to the associated access point. The Signal page displays a real-time graph of the signal quality received by the adapter, the number of times the adapter has roamed between APs, the current data rate and the network in-range status. Note: The Signal property page is only accessible in the Infrastructure operating mode.
CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 17 Ping Page Use the Ping page to view the signal strength, data rate transmission, test statistics and to perform data transmission test. This test sends an ICMP ping packet across the network to a selected address to test data transmissions between wireless devices or between a wireless device and the associated access point. . Use the IP field to enter the IP address of the target device (ie: 122.78.3.141). Select the size of packets sent from the Size pull-down menu. Tap Start Test to begin the test. Each ping displays the round trip time it took the ICMP ping to complete. The minimum, maximum and average values are displayed as results. A real-time graph indicates the signal strength and data rate transmission. Tapping Stop Test, another page tab or OK will stop the ping test.
18 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES APs Page Use the APs page in Infrastructure mode to view access points with the same ESSID as the adapter within the wireless network. View the AP MAC address, signal and direct sequence channel of each located access point. Radiation marks beside the antenna indicate the currently associated access point. If the current WLAN Card signal strength is poor, one of the access points displayed could provide a stronger signal. Select and tap on an access point to display a pull-down menu used for setting the adapter’s access point roaming capabilities. • Selecting Set Mandatory prohibits the adapter from associating with a different access point. The letter M displays on top of the AP diagram when the Set Mandatory option is selected. • Selecting Set Roaming enables the adapter to roam to another access point. Tap Refresh to update the list of the known APs. In the Ad Hoc or Enhanced Ad Hoc operating mode, the Signal and APs pages disappear.
CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 19 Peers Page When Ad Hoc is selected as the operating mode, the Signal and APs property pages disappear and display the Peers property page. Use the Known Peers field to view the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other adapters (peers) in the wireless network, their power mode, their transmit rate, supported rate and the length of time an adapter has been out of the Ad Hoc network. These adapters are all available when forming a peer-to-peer network in Ad Hoc mode. The number of adapters in the network is displayed at the bottom or of the screen. The Peers property page is a view-only window with no configurable data fields. Tap Refresh to update the Peers property page to the latest Ad Hoc network performance and membership data.
20 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES Encryption Page Use the Encryption property page to set the adapter security level. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. The firmware supports Open System (no encryption), 40-bit Shared Key (40-bit) and 128-bit Shared Key (128-bit) encryption algorithms. An access point and WLAN Card are required to use the same encryption algorithm to transmit and receive data. Otherwise, no association will take place, or no data transmission will be possible. See the chart below. Access Point WLAN Card Association Open Open OK 40 40 OK 128 40 Association, No data transmission Open 40 No Association Open 128 No Association 40 128 Association, No data transmission 40 Open No Association 128 Open No Association 128 128 OK Use the Algorithm pull-down menu to select the Open System, 40-bit or 128-bit encryption algorithm to be used for the adapter. Use the default Open System (no encryption) setting when no data packet encryption is needed over the network. Selecting Open System provides no security for the data being transmitted over the network. Tap Apply to enable the Open System setting.
CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 21 When 40-bit Shared Key encryption is selected, the user is required to enter a 10 Hex digit encryption key. The key can be entered by spreading the 10 Hex digits between the two encryption key fields provided. Tap Apply to save and implement the encryption key data. Tap Reset Keys to reset the keys to their original default values. When 128-bit Shared Key encryption is selected, enter a 26 Hex digit encryption key by spreading the 26 Hex digits across the six encryption key fields provided. The 128-bit encryption option provides a higher level of security than 40-bit encryption while maintaining an 11 Mbps data rate. Tap Apply to save the encryption key data. Tap Reset Keys to reset the keys to their default values.
22 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CF Type I Size: 2.18 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (55.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Total Weight: 0.48 oz (13.6 g) Operating Temperature: -4 to 158 °F (-20 to 70 °C) Storage Temperature: -22 to 176 °F (-30 to 80 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle (listening): <20 mA Transmission: 170 to 280 mA Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Standards Conformance: IEEE 802.11b High Rate, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Output Power: 100 mW maximum Data Rate: 11 Mbps with Dynamic Rate Scaling to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps to optimize range and throughput Frequency Range: U.S., Europe, and Japan product covering 2.4-2.5 GHz, programmable for different country regulations Range: Approx. 300 feet (open environment) Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Security: Support for 40-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption. Operating System Support: Windows CE v2.11 or greater Software Compatibility: Windows COM port
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 23 Hardware Compatibility: Standard CF Card: Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002, HPC 2000 or Handheld PC Pro with Windows CE v2.11 or greater Software Included: Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years Certification: FCC: Part 15, Class B C-TICK s.182 ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 TX Maximum Radiated EIRP: FCC Part 15.247 in U.S.; ETS 300 328 in Europe; RCR STD-33 in Japan TX Out-of-Band Emissions: FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 in U.S.; ETS 300 328 in Europe; RCR STD-33 in Japan
24 | APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Product Care • Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. • Do not expose this product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend this product, as rough treatment could damage it. • Do not attempt to disassemble this product - a broken seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your Low Power Wireless LAN Card need service, please contact Socket technical support at: techsupport@socketcom.com. • Treat this product with care. Keep in a clean, dry and dust-free place. • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Low Power Wireless LAN Card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metallic surrounding your Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to be sure that your Low Power Wireless LAN Card will not affect the electronic system in your vehicle. Aircraft • Turn off your Low Power Wireless LAN Card before boarding any aircraft. • To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your Low Power Wireless LAN Card while the plane is in the air. • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS | 25 Radio Frequency Exposure Your Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with 802.11b-equipped devices by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is 100 mW. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card unit is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters. Operation of this device excludes body-worn holsters, belt clips, or similar operating configurations, as described in the FCC filing.
26 | APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer does not recognize the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The software was not installed or installed incorrectly. Install the software properly. SYMPTOM: • The Socket Utilities icon doesn’t appear on the task tray when I insert the WLAN Card. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Your Pocket PC may be frozen. Remove the WLAN Card and soft reset your mobile device. The Low Power WLAN Card may not be properly aligned in the CF card slot. Remove and carefully re-insert the card in the slot. There may be foreign material in the CF card pin holes. Carefully remove any foreign material from the pin holes using a small vacuum or brush. Denatured alcohol may be used sparingly. SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer does not recognize an IP address. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The IP address has not taken effect yet. Remove and reinsert the card or soft reset the mobile computer. The ESSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the ESSID. Try using an ESSID of “any”. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings. SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer does not associate with an access point known to be within range. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The IP address may be incorrect. Correct IP address or use DHCP The ESSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the ESSID. Try using an ESSID of “any”. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings.
APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT | 27 Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. You can also visit Socket’s online forum for users to discuss technical support issues with each other at www.socketforum.com If problems persist, feel free contact Socket’s technical support department prepared with the following information: • The part number (including revision level) and serial number of your Low Power Wireless LAN Card. See the diagram below. • The manufacturer, model number, and Windows CE version of your mobile computer. • What you did to try to correct the problem. To reach Socket’s technical support department: • Visit www.socketcom.com • Email techsupport@socketcom.com • Phone 510-744-2720 • Fax 510-744-2727 Please do not disassemble the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Plug-in card: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center. The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket or by Socket's Authorized Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket. Socket will pay shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket's property. Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days after the return shipping date, or for the duration of the original warranty period, whichever is greater. This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket. SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, phone (510) 744-2700.
Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. SOCKET disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall SOCKET or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE, even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or reexported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United States embargoed country or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Table of Denial Orders. By using the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list. GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S. Government, the SOFTWARE is classified as “restricted computer software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S. Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.
January 2002 Document # 6410-00170 B Copyright Notice Copyright © 2002 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. This manual has been prepared with the greatest care regarding its contents. However, in the event that it contains omissions, errors or any other misinformation, please contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at: Socket Communications, Inc. 37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 744-2700 Fax: (510) 744-2727. Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty. You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at: www.socketcom.com.
Regulatory Compliance The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment is also ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense. 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 may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television. • Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than that of the receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada. NOTE: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements, this device is approved for operations in a user’s hand when there is a distance of 2ocm or more between the device antenna and the user’s body. CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows: Applicable Directives: • Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC • Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC Applicable Standards: • EN 55 022 – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. • EN 50 082-1 – Electromagnetic Compatibility – General Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, Commercial, Light Industry. • IEC 801.2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements. • IEC 801.3 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 3: Radiated Electromagnetc Field Requirements. • IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements. • EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment.
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