VPN Systems VPN350 Wireless LAN Adapter (Unlicensed) User Manual

VPN Systems, Inc. Wireless LAN Adapter (Unlicensed) Users Manual

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TAKE OUT WHAT YOU NEEDINSTALL THE PC CARD CLIENT ADAPTERINSTALL THE APPROPRIATE DRIVER AND UTILITIES123Quick Start GuideCISCO AIRONET 350 SERIES PC CARD CLIENT ADAPTERS Laptops withPC card client adaptersAccess Point
1Take Out What You NeedIf any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support.Note: The integrated antenna on PC models of the Aironet PC Client Card Adapter is permanently attached; LM models are shipped with no antenna.Additional Requirements• A computing device (desktop personal computer, notebook, laptop computer, portable or hand-held device) equipped with an internal or external PC Card Type II or Type III slot. All drivers and supporting software (card and socket services) for the PC card slot must be loaded and configured.•The following information from your system administrator:—your wireless client name—the (case-sensitive) wireless service set identification (SSID) for your radio network—for Microsoft Windows networking, your computer name and workgroup name—the username and password for your network account—if you are not connected to a DHCP server, the IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask of your computer—for Windows NT systems, an available IRQ number (interrupt address) in your system Cisco Aironet 350 Series PC Card Client Adapter (labeled Wireless LAN Adapter)Cisco Aironet 350 Series PC Card Client Adapter CDs for Windows 95 and Windows NT or Windows 98 and Windows 2000 with software and product documentationCISCO AIRONET 340 SERIES11 Mbps WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER
2Install the PC Card Client AdapterCaution The following procedures and physical connections apply generally to normal and conventional PC card slots. In cases of custom or non-conventional equipment, be alert to possible differences in PC card slot configurations.1Before you begin, examine the PC card client adapter. One end is a dual-row, 68-pin PC card connector. The card is keyed so that it can be inserted only one way into the PC card slot. The slot in your computing device must be a PC card Type II slot (this includes slots that support both the Type II and Type III cards).Note: The PC card slot will be on the left or right side of the computer, depending on the model.2For Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, remove any other PC card from the card slot.3For Windows 95 or Windows 98 systems, turn the computer on before inserting the PC card client adapter. For Windows NT systems, turn the computer off before inserting the client adapter.Caution Never force the PC card client adapter into the PC card slot. Forcing it will damage both the PC card and the slot. If the PC card does not easily insert, remove the card and re-insert it.4Hold the PC card client adapter with the logo facing up and insert the card into the slot, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated.Proceed to the appropriate driver installation for your operating system.
3Note: The following procedures assume you are installing the driver from the CD provided. If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, download the driver from Cisco’s web site.Install the Appropriate Driver and UtilitiesWindows 98 SystemsNote: The Windows 98 driver also works with the Windows 2000 operating system.In Windows 98 systems, after you have installed the PC card client adapter, the system automatically detects it, opens a New Hardware Found window, and starts collecting information for a driver database.1When the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box opens, it is searching for new drivers. Click Next. 2From the next dialog box, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.3Select CD-ROM drive, deselect all other options, insert the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapter CD for Windows 98, and click Next.4The hardware wizard will find the installation files on the CD and display the search results. When the PCMCIA adapter driver is displayed, click Next to copy the required files.5During driver installation, you may be prompted to enter a path to the required client adapter or Windows 98 files:(a) Windows 98 files installed on your PC are usually located in the folder C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Click OK to install.(b) If the system prompts you for the Windows CD and the CD-ROM drive on your PC is drive D, the path should be D:\WIN98. Click OK to copy the required files.6The Add New Hardware Wizard window again opens indicating that the installation is complete. Click Finish.7Remove the CD and restart your laptop. 8When the computer restarts, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network.9Select the PCMCIA adapter and click Properties.10 In the Properties window, click Advanced.11 In the Advanced window, select Client Name and enter your computer’s unique name in the Value dialog box.12 Select SSID. Enter your Access Point’s (case-sensitive) SSID in the Value dialog box. Click OK.
413 If you are not connected to a DHCP server, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. Click the Protocols tab and select TCP/IP and Properties. Select Specify an IP address and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address of your computer. Click OK.14 In the Network window, click OK.15 When prompted, click Yes to reboot the laptop.Windows 95 SystemsIn Windows 95 systems, after you have installed the PC card client adapter, the system automatically detects it, opens a New Hardware Found window, and starts collecting information for a driver database.1The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box opens and indicates that Windows will complete the installation of the PCMCIA adapter.2Insert the Client Adapter CD for Windows 95 and NT, and click Next.3When the Update Device Driver Wizard indicates that it is unable to locate a driver, click Other Locations. 4In the Select other Location window, click Browse.5Select the CD-ROM drive and click OK.6In the Select other Location window, click OK.7When the Update Device Driver Wizard indicates that it has found the driver, click Finish.8When prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, click OK:(a) If Windows 95 prompts for files installed on your PC (located at C:\Windows\Options\Cabs), type this path in the Copy files from dialog box and Click OK to copy.(b) If Windows 95 prompts for the Windows CD and the CD-ROM drive on your PC is drive D, the path in the dialog box should be D:\WIN95. Click OK to copy the required files.9In the Systems Settings Change window, you are prompted to restart the computer. Remove the CD and click Yes. 10 When the computer has restarted, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network.11 Select the PCMCIA adapter and click Properties.12 In the Properties window, click Advanced.13 In the Advanced window, select Client Name and enter your computer’s unique name in the Value dialog box.14 Select SSID. Enter your Access Point’s (case-sensitive) SSID in the Value dialog box. Click OK.
515 In the Network window, click OK.16 If you are not connected to a DHCP server, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. Click the Protocols tab and select TCP/IP and Properties. Select Specify an IP address and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address of your computer. Click OK.17 When prompted, click Yes to reboot the computer.Windows NT SystemsNote: With Windows NT, install the PC card client adapter with the computer off. 1After installing the PC card client adapter, turn the computer on and wait for Windows NT to fully start.2On your computer desktop, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Devices. Scroll down and select Pcmcia. Click Startup, select Automatic, and click OK.Note: Also ensure that the Cardbus protocol for PC cards is deselected. 3Insert the Client Adapter CD for Windows 95 and Windows NT into your CD-ROM drive.4Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. 5Click the Adapter tab and select Add.6In the Select Network Adapter window, click Have Disk.7In the Copy files from box, enter the letter of your CD-ROM drive (for example: D:\) and click OK.8In the Select OEM option box, select the PCMCIA option and click OK.9From the Adapter Setup window, select Client Name and enter your computer’s unique name in the Value dialog box.10 Select SSID. Enter your Access Point’s (case-sensitive) SSID in the Value dialog box. 11 Select the IRQ number obtained from your system administrator.12 Click OK and then Close.13 The TCP/IP Properties windows should open. If not, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. Select Protocols > TCP/IP > Properties.(a) If you are connected to a DHCP server, select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.(b) If you are not connected to a DHCP server, select Specify an IP address and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address of your computer. Click OK.14 When prompted to shutdown and restart your computer, remove the CD-ROM disk and click Yes.
6Installing UtilitiesAfter you have installed the appropriate driver for your system, you can install the Aironet Client Utilities (ACU), Link Status Meter (LSM), and Client Encryption Manager (CEM) utilities. Installing utilities is optional unless using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) in your network. If WEP is enabled, all devices in the network must have the same WEP code, which you set using the CEM utility. The ACU and LSM utilities provide troubleshooting and status information, but are not required.Refer to Using the Cisco Aironet 350 Series PC Card Client Adapters on the on the Client Adapter CD for instructions on how to use each utility.1Insert the CD-ROM for your operating system into your computer CD-ROM drive.2Select Start > Run and enter the following path (where D is the letter for your CD-ROM drive): D:\utils\setup.exe3Follow the setup instructions on the screen to complete the installation.Note: After you have installed the appropriate driver and utilities, contact your IS department if you have a problem connecting to the network.
7Safety Information for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series PC Card Client AdapterThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. Cisco Aironet 350 Series products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software guides on the Cisco Aironet 350 Series Client Adapters CDs will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.• Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.• Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.• Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise, the radio may be damaged.• Antenna use:—In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.—High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 12 inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.—Warning for laptop users: In order to comply with RF exposure limits, it is recommended when using a laptop with a PC card client adapter that the adapter’s integrated antenna not be positioned closer than 2 inches (5 cm) from your body or nearby persons for extended periods of time while it is transmitting (or operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time.
8Compliance Information for the Cisco Aironet 350 Series PC Card Client AdapterFederal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity StatementThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1This device may not cause harmful interference, and2This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.Department of Communications—CanadaCanadian Compliance StatementThis class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada.This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
9The device is certified to the requirements of RSS-139-1 for 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office.European Telecommunications Standards InstituteStatement of ComplianceInformation to UserThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the European Telecommunications Standard ETS 300.328. This standard covers Wideband Data Transmission Systems referred to in CEPT recommendation T/R 10.01.This type accepted equipment is 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.
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