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1. 7 Click Advanced if you want to configure the advanced parameters see Advanced Settings in Profile Management for details 8 Click OK to save the profile 4 3 2 Security Settings in Profile Management The Security tab allows you to configure the ORINOCO Wireless Client to match the security settings of the Wireless LAN network Refer to Figure 4 9 for an example Select the appropriate security mode WPA WPA2 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access provides powerful wireless security protection It improves data encryption through the temporal key integrity protocol TKIP and advanced encryption standard AES WPA must be run on the RADIUS server If you select this item the drop down menu next to it will become editable and you can choose according to the profile Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 28 Profile Management General Secunty Advanced Set Security Options WPA WPA2 EAP Type LEAP O WPA WPA2 Passphrase 802 1x 02 1x EAP Type Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Group Policy Delay sc Cancel Figure 4 9 Security WPA WPA2 Windows will prompt you to LEAP Setting once you check the WPA WPA2 button Select the settings based on your need Authentication Timeout Value means how long the system will request authentication again if you are not using the wireless network LEAP Settings Use Windows User Name and Password Automatically Prompt for2. bei Currently installed programs Change or ORiNOCO Client Installation Program Size Remove Programs Click here for support information Used occasionally Last Used On 4 26 2006 amp To change this program or remove it from your computer click Change Add New or Remove Figure 5 1 Select Add Remove Program in Control Panel 4 Select Remove and then click the Next button to perform the un installation When prompted click OK to remove the Proxim Client Utility Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its features Cancel Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 41 Figure 5 2 Un installation Confirmation 5 Be patient while the card is uninstalled from your computer ORiNOCO Client Installation Program Setup Status ORINOCO Client Installation Program is configuring your new software installation Uninstalling Online documentation files Cancel Figure 5 3 Un installation in process 6 When prompted click Finish to complete the un Installation procedure 5 5 Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles barriers materials etc and therefore it is difficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing Radio signals may reflect off of some obstacles or be absorbed by others depending on their construction The IEEE 802 11 standards and the 2X Turbo mode specification support multiple data rates that cor
3. should each use a unique independent Channel to avoid potential interference Access Points that use the same Channel should be installed as far away from each other as possible to reduce potential interference Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 21 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration The following sections describe the Proxim Client Utility PCU The PCU provides quick access and friendly interface to configure the Wireless LAN settings If you are using Windows XP and have not installed the Proxim Client Utility Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings with Windows XP contains information on how to configure your ORINOCO Wireless Client using Windows XP Zero Configuration 4 1 Proxim Client Utility icon The Proxim Client Utility icon will appear in the Windows Taskbar also known as the System Tray each time your computer is restarted Double click the PCU icon to launch the utility Aaa a amie 7 26 PM Figure 4 1 Proxim Utility Icon The Proxim Client Utility icon will display the current status of the wireless connection A number appears in the upper left portion of the icon that indicates the radio s current operating frequency 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz When the radio is in a no link state the frequency band will toggle between 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz while it is scanning through those frequencies The following are different status displayed by the icon Rad
4. 22 4 2 Current Status Tab 23 4 3 Profile Management 25 4 4 Diagnostic Tab 34 4 5 Action Menu 35 4 6 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings with Windows XP36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 39 5 1 How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation 39 5 2 Common Installation Problems 39 5 3 Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols 40 5 4 Uninstalling an ORINOCO Wireless Client 41 5 5 Range 42 5 6 LED Indicators Appendix Specifications 43 44 Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 48 Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 52 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Introducing the ORINOCO Wireless Client Congratulations on your purchase of an ORINOCO Wireless Client a high performance wireless LAN adapter card that complies with the IEEE 802 11a 802 11b and or 802 119 wireless standards Standards support varies by client product This user manual covers the following ORINOCO Wireless Client products ORINOCO 11a b g PC Card ORINOCO 11b g PC Card ORINOCO 802 11a b g PC Card The basic installation and client utility setting described in the following chapters can be applied to all three products only some of the specifications are different These differences are explained later in this chapter The ORINOCO Wireless Client supports Windows XP and Windows 2000 Computers with an ORiNOCO Wireless Client installed look like standard network nodes to the operating
5. DSSS DSSS OFDM amp DSSS System Interface Card Bus for laptop Card Bus for laptop PCI for the desktop Network Infrastructure and Infrastructure and Infrastructure and Architecture Types Ad Hoc Ad Hoc Ad Hoc X indicates that feature is supported The installation and configuration procedure is the same for all of the ORINOCO Wireless Client products During installation all three products are referred to as an 802 11 Wireless Client 1 3 Using a Wireless Local Area Network A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network but it eliminates the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment Not only is a wireless LAN easier to deploy but it also allows for mobility through roaming For example the ORINOCO 11a b g PC Card can roam from a conference room to an office without being disconnected from the network Chapter 1 introduction 6 1 4 Product Package Each ORINOCO Wireless Client comes with the following 1 One ORINOCO Wireless Client ORINOCO 11a b g PC Card Model Number 8480 ORINOCO 11b g PC Card Model Number 8470 ORINOCO 802 11a b g PCI Card Model Number 8482 All Cardbus models include two integral antennas antennas are inside the casing and not visible to the user 2 One ORiNOCO Installation CD ROM containing software and utilities and this user guide in Portable Document Format PDF 3 One ORINOCO Wireless Client Qui
6. Frequency Division Multiplexing 64 QAM 16 QAM QPSK BPSK 15 dBm for 6Mbps minimum 13 dBm for 54Mbps minimum 13 non overlapping channels US 4 non overlapping channels Japan A 4 Radio 802 11b Mode Media Access Protocol Radio Data Rate Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Appendix A Specifications IEEE 802 11b DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 2 4 GHz frequency band actual frequencies in use vary by country Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum CCK QPSK BPSK 45 Nominal Output Power Channels 18 dBm Varies by country A 5 Radio 802 119 Mode Media Access Protocol Radio Data Rate Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Nominal Output Power Channels A 6 Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Non Operating Humidity A 7 Physical Bus Interface IEEE 802 11b DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum IEEE 802 11g OFDM 802 11g 54 Mbps with fall back rate of 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6Mbps 802 11b 11 Mbps with fall back of 5 5 2 and 1Mbps 2 4 GHz frequency band actual frequencies in use vary by country Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum 802 11g OFDM 802 11b CCK 11Mbps 5 5Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps 1Mbps Typical 12dBm at 54Mbps typical 15dBm at 11 Mbps 11 channels US Canada 13 channels Europe Countries 14 channels Japan 0 C to 70 C 10 C to 75 C 5 to 95 non condensing 32 bit C
7. operating system has a built in feature known as Wireless Zero Configuration which has the capability to configure and control the ORINOCO Wireless Client see Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings with Windows XP Installing the Wireless LAN Client utility will disable this Windows XP feature 2 1 Pre installation Considerations Review the following pre installation consideration before installing an ORINOCO Wireless Client The ORINOCO Wireless Client must comply with the EMI requirement of the followings Emissions 802 11a North America FCC Part 15b Part 15e Europe EN 300 836 Hiplan1 839 hiplan2 EMC301 489 1 EN301 489 17 Japan TELEC STD 72 802 119 North America FCC Part 15b Part 15c Europe EN 301 893 Japan TELEC STD 33 STD 66 Chapter 2 Installation 10 Safety Requirements North America UL 60950 Ver 3 for USA CSA C22 2 for Canada Europe EN 60950 ESD Requirement ORiNOCO Wireless Client must withstand 15KV test voltage of electrostatic discharge under operational conditions 2 2 Proxim Client Utility Installation The instructions below describe how to install an ORINOCO Wireless Client by running the ORiNOCO Installation program before inserting the card into the computer It is recommended that you insert the card after the setup and configuration procedure is completed Follow these steps to install an ORINOCO Wireless Client in a Windows 2000 or Windows XP comp
8. system The ORINOCO Wireless Client can be used with other 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g devices to form a stand alone wireless Peer to Peer Group or used in conjunction with an Access Point infrastructure to provide mobile clients with wireless access to an Ethernet network Proxim is a leading manufacturer of wireless networking equipment Proxim s unmatched expertise in radio networking technology combined with the company s extensive experience serving the communication needs of the mobile computing user have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wireless Local Area Networking LAN market Note Available features vary by region country Chapter 1 Introduction 5 1 2 Difference Between ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Products This user guide covers the installation and operation of the following ORINOCO Wireless Client products ORINOCO 11a b g PC Card ORINOCO 11b g PC Card ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Card Refer to the table below for differences between the two products For more specification details please go to A 1 Technical Specifications Table 1 1 Comparison list of Proxim Wireless Client 11a b g PC Card 11b g PC Card 11a b g PCI Card Support 8480 8470 8482 802 11a X X 802 11b X X X 802 11g X X X Fastest Radio Data 5 GHz amp 2 4 GHz 2 4 GHz 5 GHz amp 2 4 GHz Rate 54Mbps 802 11a 2X Turbo Only supported in US Only supported in US Only supported in US Radio Type OFDM amp
9. 1g products and 802 11b products can work in the same network Because 802 11g and 802 11b operate in the same unlicensed band the two standards share the same three channels which can limit wireless capacity and scalability Since 802 11a 802 11b 802 11d and 802 11g are based on the same common standard IEEE 802 11 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g devices have many of the same parameters This user guide uses the generic term 802 11 to refer to parameters that apply to 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g devices An 802 11a device and an 11b g device cannot communicate with each Note other Also a device in 802 11a 2X mode and a device operating in 802 11a mode 2X mode disabled cannot communicate In addition to the three standards above the IEEE 802 11 committee has also ratified the 802 11d standard When 802 11 first became available only a handful of regulatory domains e g U S Europe and Japan had rules in place for the operation of 802 11 wireless LANs In order to support a widespread adoption of 802 11 the IEEE committee created the 802 11d task group to define an operational procedure that satisfies the regulatory requirements within all countries This is especially important for operation in the 5GHz bands because the use of these frequencies differ widely from one country to another 802 11d is a regulatory domain update The idea behind 802 11d is that the wireless Access Point AP can tell a client in what country i
10. INSTALLING AND USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE GRANT OF LICENSE The software and documentation accompanying or made available with this License the Software is owned by Proxim Wireless Corporation Proxim or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright laws and O I do not accept the terms of the license agreement Figure 2 3 License Agreement 7 Choose a destination location for the ORINOCO Wireless Client installation files You may use the default path or click Browse to specify a different location After you are done click the Next button ORiNOCO Client Installation Program Choose Destination Location Select the folder where the installation program will install the files The installation program will install the client utilities in the following location Destination Folder C Program Files ORINOCO nstallShield Cancel Figure 2 4 Choose Destination Folder for the Installation Program 8 Be patient while the software is installed on your computer Chapter 2 Installation 13 ORiNOCO Client Installation Program Setup Status ORINOCO Client Installation Program is configuring your new software installation Installing Online documentation files C Program Files ORINOCO Manual _overlayT humbs db Ins
11. Information USA Federal Communication Commission FCC FCC Class B Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC RF Safety Requirement The radiated output power is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits 1 Shielded cables if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 2 Any change or modification not expressly approved by the grantee of the equipment authorized could void the user authority to operate the equipment B 4 FCC WARNING 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 Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 49 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 w
12. None 802 11b Preamble Short amp Long Message Integnty Check None Current Receive Rate 24 0 Mbps QoS None Current Transmit Rate 24 0 Mbps Associated AP Name Unavailable Channel 6 Associated AP IP Address Unavailable Frequency 2 437 GHz Associated AP MAC Address 00 13 46 50 E0 E9 Channel Set Japan Power Save Mode Normal Current Power Level 100 mw Available Power Levels 802 1 1a 40 25 20 13 10 mW Available Power Levels 802 11b g 100 63 50 30 20 10 mW Figure 4 4 Advanced Status of Current Wireless Connection 4 3 Profile Management The Profile Management tab allows the user to define multiple configuration profiles Each profile can be configured to match the appropriate settings of a unique wireless network The Profile box lists all the configured profiles If you want to add a new profile click New button on the right and fill in the basic settings SSID Network Type Security Mode of the new profile You can modify remove or add new profiles in this section ORiNOCO Client Utility Current Profile Jpro Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Disenosties Default mpro Details Network Type Security Mode Network Name 1 SSID1 Network Name 2 SSID2 Network Name 3 SSID3 Auto Select Profile Figure 4 5 Profile Management Screen Displays Basic Settings Click Scan on the Profile Management window to check the available networks It allows Chap
13. ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide MA a Dr ee SS y ae ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide pro gt lt im wireless Copyright 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation San Jose CA All rights reserved Covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 231 634 5 875 179 6 006 090 5 809 060 6 075 812 5 077 753 This user guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation Trademarks ORiNOCO is a registered trademark 2X Proxim and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Wireless Corporation All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners 72624 1 Table of Contents Chapter I Introduction 5 1 1 Introducing the ORiNOCO Wireless Client 5 1 2 Difference Between ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Products 6 1 3 Using a Wireless Local Area Network 6 1 4 Product Package 7 1 5 System Requirements and Specifications 7 Chapter 2 Installation _ 10 2 1 Pre installation Considerations 10 2 2 Proxim Client Utility Installation HHU Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 17 3 1 Introduction 17 3 2 Peer to Peer Group iT 3 3 Access Point Infrastructure IB Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 22 4 1 Proxim Client Utility icon
14. User Name and Password Manually Prompt for User Name and Password Use Saved User Name and Password User Name Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In 0 v Authentication Timeout Value n seconds 90 Figure 4 10 Security LEAP Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 29 WPA WPA2 Passphrase Obtain the passphrase for the AP in an infrastructure network or the passphrase for other clients in an ad hoc network WPA WPA2 passphrases must contain between 8 and 63 ASCII text characters or 64 hexadecimal characters Your client adapter WPA WPA2 passphrase must match the passphrase of the AP with which you plan to communicate Profile Management General Secunty Advanced Set Security Options WPA WPA2 EAP Type oO 802 1x 802 1x EAP Type Pre Shared Key Static WEP None Group Policy Delay Figure 4 11 Security WPA WPA2 Passphrase 802 1x Keys This security mode allows for dynamic switching of encryption keys using 802 1x authentication You can select from EAP TLS PEAP PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 LEAP and EAP FAST This mode should only be used if your Wireless LAN requires 802 1x authentication If you select this item the drop down menu next to it will become editable and you can choose according to the profile Pre Shared Keys This mode is commonly referred to as WEP encryption and allows for setting o
15. another year Telephone Support Contact technical support via telephone as follows Domestic 866 674 6626 Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 53 International 1 408 542 5390 Hours of operation North America 8 a m to 5 p m PST Monday through Friday EMEA 8 a m to 5 p m GMT Monday through Friday ServPak Support Proxim Wireless understands that service and support requirements vary from customer to customer It is our mission to offer service and support options that go above and beyond normal warranties to allow you the flexibility to provide the quality of service that your networks demand In recognition of these varying requirements we have developed a support program called ServPak ServPak is a program of Enhanced Service Options that can be purchased individually or in combinations to meet your needs Advanced Replacement This service offers customers an advance replacement of refurbished or new hardware Available in the U S Canada and select countries Please inquire with your authorized Proxim Wireless distributor for availability in your country e Extended Warranty This service provides unlimited repair of your Proxim hardware for the life of the service contract 7x24x365 Technical Support This service provides unlimited direct access to Proxim s world class technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year e Priority Queuing This service allows yo
16. apter 3 Wireless Topologies 20 assumes that the AP is not a closed system As the mobile client seamlessly switches from cell to cell its network connectivity is preserved The user can move freely between the Access Points in the network When the roaming client leaves the transmission range of one Access Point the card automatically detects the other Access Point s in the same vicinity to continue the network connection 3 3 3 Guidelines for Roaming An ORiNOCO Wireless Client can roam between 802 11a Access Points 802 11g Access Points and 802 11b Access Points All802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g Access Points that a client will roam between must have the same Network Name Depending on the Wireless Mode selection a user can roam among 802 11a 802 11a 2X Turbo 802 11g and 802 11b Access Points All workstations with ORINOCO Wireless Clients installed must use either a Network Name of any or the same Network Name as the Access Points that they will roam between this assumes that the AP is not a closed system see Network Name for more information All Access Points and ORINOCO Wireless Clients must have the same security settings to communicate The Access Points cells must overlap to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage and to ensure that the roaming client will always have a connection available Access Points installed in the same vicinity that use the same frequency band 2 4 or 5 GHz
17. ardBus PCB 4 layer design WLAN Appendix A Specifications Atheros 5001X solution 46 Antenna Dual diversity antennas Voltage 3 3 VDC Weight 45 grams Dimension 54mm x 114 5mm x 5mm A 8 Power Consumption Doze Mode 802 11a 802 11b amp 802 11g 15 mA Receive 802 11a 310 mA Receive 802 11b 270mA Receive 802 11g 330 mA Transmit 802 11a 560 mA Transmit 802 11b 450 mA Transmit 802 11g 600 mA A 9 Available Transmit Power Settings User may set the transmit power to the following levels Maximum power setting will vary according to individual country regulations 100 50 25 12 5 Lowest Appendix A Specifications 47 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 7 Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information B 1 Limited Warranty Disclaimer Limitation of Liability For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase by the retail customer Proxim warrants the ORiNOCO Wireless Client against defects in materials and workmanship Proxim will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the product s external foil label This warranty does not cover and Proxim will not be liable for any damage or failure caused by misuse abuse acts of God accidents or other causes beyond Proxim s control or claim by any entity other than the original purchaser If after inspection Proxim determines there is a defect Proxim will repair or replace the ORiNOCO W
18. blem e Servpak information if a Servpak customer Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 52 Servpak account number e Registration information Ifthe product is not registered date when you purchased the product Ifthe product is not registered location where you purchased the product NOTE f you would like to register your product now visit the Proxim Wireless eService Web site at htto support proxim com and click on New Product Registration C 2 Support Options Proxim eService Web Site Support The Proxim eService Web site is available 7x24x365 at http support proxim com Once you access the Proxim eService Web Site you can access the following services e New Product Registration Register your product for free support Open a Ticket or RMA Open a ticket or RMA and receive an immediate reply Search Knowledgebase Locate white papers software upgrades and technical information e ServPak Service Packages Receive Advanced Replacement Extended Warranty 7x24x365 Technical Support Priority Queuing and On Site Support e Your Stuff Track status of your tickets or RMAs and receive product update notifications e Provide Feedback Submit suggestions or other types of feedback e Customer Survey Submit an On Line Customer Survey response e Repair Tune Up Have your existing Proxim equipment inspected tested and upgraded to current S W and H W revisions and extend your warranty for
19. ck Start Guide If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your reseller or ORINOCO Technical Support see C 1 Obtaining Technical Service and Support for contact information 1 5 System Requirements and Specifications To begin using an ORINOCO Wireless Client you must have the following minimum requirements 1 A computer that meets the following specifications Windows XP or Windows 2000 installed PC Card expansion slot 32 bit CardBus for the 8480 and 8470 models or a PCI expansion slot for the 8482 model At least 64 MB of memory A 300 MHz processor or higher 2 Atleast one other IEEE 802 11a compliant 802 11b compliant or 802 11g compliant device to which you will connect Customers in Europe who want to use the card in 802 11a mode need an 802 11a compliant Access Point that supports Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS 802 11a Peer to Peer Groups are not available in Europe see the user documentation that came with your 802 11a Access Point for details 1 5 1 The IEEE 802 11 Specifications In 1997 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE adopted the 802 11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2 4 GHz frequency band This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies direct sequence spread spectrum frequency hopping spread spectrum and infrared Devices that comply with the 802 11 standard operate at a data rate of either 1 or 2 Mbps In 1999 the IEEE m
20. cludes no link poor good and excellent Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 23 ORiNOCO Client Utility Current Profile Jpro Action Options Help CO Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics prom Profile Name Jpro Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps IP Address 192 168 99 7 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 6 Server Based Authentication None Data Encryption None Signal Strength SESRSRSRSRERSRENE Excellent Figure 4 3 Current Status Tab Displays Current Wireless Connection The Advanced button as shown in Figure 4 4 provides more detailed information regarding your wireless connection Transmit Power Level Provides current setting of Radio output power Network Name SSID The wireless network name SSID that the device is currently connected with Power Save Mode The type of Power Savings that is configured on the device Frequency The current frequency that the Wireless device is connected or scanning on Transmit Rate The transmit rate Mbps for the current connection for the wireless driver Receive Rate The receive rate Mbps for the current connection for the driver Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 24 Advanced Status Network Name SSID Jessie Current Signal Strength 76 dBm Server Based Authentication None Current Noise Level 92 dBm Data Encryption None Up Time 00 10 42 Authentication Type
21. dvanced tab 7 Modify the wireless settings as required 4 6 2 Help and Support Information Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP is available in Microsoft s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems Links to the appropriate Microsoft Web sites are also Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 37 available here To access this information 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click the connection for your ORINOCO Wireless Client and select Properties 5 From the General tab click the Configure button 6 From the General tab click the Troubleshoot button When the Help and Support Center window appears you can access information regarding the Network adapter To access configuration information for your adapter follow the on screen Instructions For the network adapter to function in a wireless LAN you may need change the settings per the requirement of network environment Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 38 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The ORINOCO Wireless Client is designed to be very easy to install and operate However if you experience any difficulties use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve the problem 5 1 How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation If you require assistance to install your Local A
22. e The option of Auto is good for every mode in the AP side which means it would adopt itself the mode that AP uses and make connection Setting this to any other value except 100 will decrease the range of your ORINOCO Wireless Client However operation at the higher power levels increases power consumption and the likelihood of interference between wireless LANs Profile Management General Security Advanced Transmit Power Level Re an 3 802 11b 00 mW Z g 100 mW Network Type Infrastructure v 802 11a 40 mW a a 802 11b Preamble Short amp Long Long Only Wireless Mode Wireless Mode When Starting Ad Hoc Network GHz 54 Mbps 4 GHz 54 Mbps 4 GHz 11 Mbps 5 2 2 M Super A G ses TM iv eXtended Range XR 802 11 Authentication Mode Gos Preferred APs Figure 4 14 Advanced Setting Provides Complex Wireless Settings Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 33 4 4 Diagnostic Tab The Diagnostics tab displays the current data statistics for transmit and receive packets Advanced statistics and adapter information can be displayed by clicking the appropriate labeled buttons ORiNOCO Client Utility Current Profile test EE Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics i Adapter Informatio Multicast Packets apter Information Broadcast Packets Advanced Statistics Unicast Packets Total Bytes Receive Mu
23. e System Tray 4 6 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings with Windows XP The Windows XP operating system has a built in feature known as Wireless Zero Configuration which has the capability to configure and control this Wireless LAN device Configure your device with the steps below 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 36 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click the network connection associated with your ORINOCO Wireless Client and select Properties 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab 6 Click the link Setting Up Wireless Network Configuration When the Help and Support Center window appears you can access information regarding Wireless Network configuration Follow the on screen instructions to access configuration information for your adapter 4 6 1 Advanced Wireless Settings The ORiNOCO Wireless Client has several advanced settings which may need to be configured depending on your wireless network It is recommended that these settings remain unchanged unless there is a specific need that requires modifying these settings _ From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click the connection for your ORINOCO Wireless Client and select Properties 5 From the General tab click the Configure button 6 Click the A
24. e printer and access the Internet through a single shared connection Ad hoc networking is cost effective because no other devices components are needed such as access points hubs or routers in order to setup a network However with Ad Hoc networking your computer is only able to communicate with other nearby wireless clients By using the off the shelf peer to peer network operating systems each computer can dynamically connect and reconnect to the others with no additional configuration as illustrated in Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 17 Figure 3 1 in next page CECE l O w DODDA Figure 3 1 Peer to Peer Group The ORINOCO Wireless Client can communicate with an 802 11a 802 11a 2X Turbo 802 11b or 802 11g Peer to Peer Group but it can not dynamically switch between the two Therefore you must manually configure the card to use one specific radio mode 3 3 Access Point Infrastructure Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes This is accomplished by installing one or more Access Points on the Ethernet network Access Points are devices that communicate with both the Ethernet network and the wireless network An Access Point network is also referred to as an Infrastructure network The key difference between an Infrastructure network and an Ad Hoc network is the addition of one extra element the Acc
25. e the Proxim Client Utility to set the card to Peer to Peer Ad Hoc mode Chapter 2 Installation 15 ORINOCO Wireless Clients sold in Europe do not support Peer to Peer Group when in 802 11a mode Note For more information on Peer to Peer Groups and Access Point networks see Wireless Topologies Chapter 2 Installation 16 Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 3 1 Introduction ORiNOCO wireless products look and operate similar to Ethernet products The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between communicating devices This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with the ORINOCO Wireless Client without any special wireless networking software A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation While each method has its advantages one of them may be better suited for your needs Review the following configurations to determine which mode is best for you 3 2 Peer to Peer Group A Peer to Peer group also known as an Ad Hoc network is the simplest to deploy and is ideal for small offices Peer to Peer Group can be comprised of two or more wireless client configured to communicate with one another Peer to Peer Group clients communicate directly with each other without using an access point AP As a user on this type of network you are able to quickly build up a wireless network in order to share files with other employees print to a shared offic
26. ess Point The Access Point serves as the focal point for all data traffic on your wireless network optimally managing all wireless data transactions Additionally the wireless Infrastructure can provide access to an existing wired LAN This link allows computers on the wireless LAN to access the other wired LAN s resources and tools including Internet access email delivery file transfer and printer sharing You can use the ORINOCO Wireless Client to communicate with 802 11a Access Points Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 18 802 11g Access Points 802 11b Access Points or a combination of Access Point types The card is compatible with 802 11a 802 11g or 802 11b Access Points from any vendor including Proxim s ORINOCO Access Point products 3 3 1 Connecting to a Single AP Figure 3 2 depicts an ORINOCO network that uses a single Access Point AP in this example the Access Point is an ORINOCO AP 2000 with an ORINOCO 802 11g card installed 802 119 card Up to 54 Mbps 802 1 1g card Figure 3 2 Communicating with a Single 802 11g Access Point 3 3 2 Roaming Between Multiple APs For larger environments the ORINOCO Wireless Client may roam from one Access Point to another while maintaining the same network connection The Access Points establish coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular phone network The card will connect to any Access Point that is within range The ORINOCO W
27. f all four WEP keys The pre shared key selection also allows for setting of a unique key which is used with higher forms of encryption such as AES Advanced Encryption Standard None Use this mode when there is no security authentication or encryption is currently enabled on your Wireless LAN network Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 30 Profile Management General Securty Advanced _ WPA WPA2 EAP Type WPA WPA2 Passphrase 802 1x 802 1x EAP Type OP O None E Allow Association to Mixed Cells Figure 4 11 Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Setting Pre Shared Keys You can define the Pre Shared keys Figure 4 11 by using the Define Pre Shared Keys box Define Pre Shared Keys O ASCII Text all keyboard characters Encryption Keys WEP Key Size Transmit Key 64 128 152 WEP Key 1 m ORO WEP Key 2 E WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 Figure 4 12 Defined Pre Shared Keys Icon Key Entry Method Determines the entry method for an encryption key Hexadecimal 0 9 A F ASCII text any keyboard characters A Z 0 9 Per User Key Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security The Per Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 31 User key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryption Shared Keys Determines a set of shared encryption keys First Second Third Fourth used for wireless encryption and securit
28. hich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution For your health sake please keep at least 20 cm away from your Notebook LCD Panel while using wireless LAN B 5 European Regulatory Information Products labeled with the CE 0336 contain a radio transmitter that complies with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC implying conformity to the following European Norms C 03360 Les produits portant la marque d alerte CE 0336 contiennent un metteur radio conforme a la directive R amp TTE 1999 5 EC qui impliquent la conformit aux normes de la Commission de la Communaut Europ enne prodotti che recano l avvertenza CE 0336 contengono un trasmettitore radio conforme alla Direttiva R amp TTE 1999 5 EC emessa dalla Commissione della Comuni
29. im Client Utility Configuration 4 5 1 Enable Disable Radio There may be situations when the user wants to disable the ORINOCO Wireless Client s radio so that the wireless device cannot send or receive any wireless traffic If a user is in an environment where there are no wireless networks the user may turn off the radio in order to minimize power consumption of the ORINOCO Wireless Client In the PCU s Action menu there is an Enable Radio Disable Radio selection The choice provided in the menu will toggle the current state of the radio Enable Radio The Radio is currently OFF Disabled and the Enable Radio selection will turn ON the Radio of the wireless device Disable Radio The Radio is currently ON Enabled and the Disable Radio selection will turn OFF the Radio of the wireless device 4 5 2 Enable Disable Tray Icon In the Action menu of the PCU there is an Enable Tray Icon Disable Tray Icon selection The choice provided in the menu will toggle the current state of the System Tray Icon Disable Tray Icon This will remove the tray icon from your System Tray also known as the Windows Taskbar Take the ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard as an example the icon appears in the System Tray again after the system is restarted or if the Proxim Client Utility is opened again from Start gt Programs gt ORINOCO 11abg ComboCard gt ORiINOCO 11abg Client Utility Enable Tray Icon This option will return the icon to th
30. io Disabled indicates that the ORINOCO Wireless Client has been disabled through either Hardware or Software Yellow bars indicate that the signal strength is weak and the wireless connection is at the Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 22 limit of its range Green bars indicate good or excellent signal strength See Figure 4 2 for the different status of the Proxim Client Utility icon D 2 4 5 2 4 5 1 Radio Disabled No Link Poor Link Good Link Excellent Link Figure 4 2 Different Status of Proxim Client Utility Icon 4 2 Current Status Tab The current status tab shown in Figure 4 3 displays the following information about your wireless connection Profile Name The current name of the selected configuration profile Link Status Indicates whether the card is connected or disconnected to an Access Point or other wireless client Wireless Mode The current frequency and data rate that has been selected IP Address The current IP address of the ORINOCO Wireless Client Network Type The current type of wireless network either Access Point or Ad hoc Current Channel Specifies the current channel that the ORINOCO Wireless Client is connected to or scanning on Server Based Authentication The authentication control that server performs Data Encryption Encrypt the outgoing package for safety reason Signal Strength Indicate the signal strength The status in
31. ireless Client at no cost to you To return defective merchandise to Proxim please contact ORINOCO Technical Support to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number In no event shall Proxim Corporation be responsible or liable for any damages arising e From the use of the product e From the loss of use revenue or profit of the product e Asa result of any event circumstance action or abuse beyond the control of Proxim Corporation Whether such damages are direct indirect consequential special or otherwise and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty extends or a third party Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 48 B 2 Warranty Return Policy If you have a problem with an ORINOCO Wireless Client please contact ORINOCO Technical Support for assistance ORINOCO Technical Support will assist with resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your ORINOCO Wireless Client See C 1 Obtaining Technical Service and Support After calling ORINOCO Technical Support if your product is found to be defective you may return the product to Proxim after obtaining an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number The product must be returned in its original packaging The RMA number should be clearly marked on the outside of the box Proxim cannot be held responsible for any product returned without an RMA number and no product will be accepted without an RMA number B 3 Regulatory
32. ireless Client supports roaming between APs of the same type for example from one 802 11a AP to another or roaming between APs of different types for example from an 802 11a AP to an 802 11g AP Figure 3 3 illustrates roaming between APs of the same radio Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 19 type i AP with 802 11a card P g f T q AP with y 802 11a card Figure 3 3 Roaming Between APs of the Same Radio Type Figure 3 4 illustrates roaming between APs of different radio types ComboCard roams N between 802 11a cells g ai ComboCard roams dl i A n roams ComboCard Combocard ame N from 802 11 to 802 11a between 802 AGE a from 802 11a to 802 119 AP with wW 802 11a card F f TREE i E 802 11a card amp 802 11g card p k amp 802 11g card ComboQard roams between 802 11g cells Figure 3 4 Roaming Between APs of Different Radio Types In either case each Access Point within a roaming network must have a unique independent Channel but all must have the same Network Name and security settings Mobile clients equipped with an ORINOCO Wireless Client have Network Type set to Access Point and have the same Network Name and security settings as the Access Points Alternatively the mobile clients Network Name may be any this setting lets the client associate with any available Access Point regardless of the Access Point s Network Name this Ch
33. lecommunications Standard Institute ETSI requires that 802 11a devices use DFS to prevent interference with radar systems and other devices that already occupy the 5 GHz band See the user documentation that came with your 802 11a Access Point for details Check Proxim s Web site http AWwww proxim com for the most up to date regulatory information or contact Proxim Technical Support if you have questions regarding product certification or cannot find regulatory information for your country Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 51 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 8 Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary C 1 Obtaining Technical Service and Support If you are having issues utilizing your Proxim product please consult this manual and the additional documentation provided with your product If you require additional support and would like to use Proxim s free Technical Service to help resolve your issue please be ready to provide the following information before you contact Proxim s Technical Services e Product information Part number of suspected faulty unit Serial number of suspected faulty unit e Trouble Error information Trouble symptom being experienced Activities completed to confirm fault Network information what kind of network are you using Circumstances that preceded or led up to the error Message or alarms viewed Steps taken to reproduce the pro
34. lticast Packets Broadcast Packets Unicast Packets Total Bytes Figure 4 15 Diagnostics Information Adapter Information Card Name ORINOCO Wireless Network Card MAC Address 00 0E SB 24 C3 C2 Driver C WINDOWS system32 DRIVERS ar5211 sys Driver Version 4227 Driver Date 20 2006 07 27 44 Client Name ACER ABBSBF54E6 Figure 4 16 Adapter Information Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 34 Advanced Statistics Transmit Frames Transmitted OK Frames Retred Frames Dropped No ACK Frames ACK Frames Receive Beacons Received Frames Received OK Frames Received with Errors CRC Errors Encryption Errors Duplicate Frames AP Mismatches Data Rate Mismatches RTS Frames CTS Frames No CTS Frames Retned RTS Frames Retred Data Frames Authentication Time Out Authentication Rejects Association Time Out Association Rejects Standard MIC OK Standard MIC Enors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC Errors Figure 4 17 Wireless Advanced Statistics Shows Detailed Data 4 5 Action Menu The Action menu enables and disables both the wireless radio and or system tray icon ORINOCO Client Utility Current Profile test tai Options Help Disable Radio Disable Tray Icon Adapter Information Multicast Packets Broadcast Packets Unicast Packets Total Bytes Figure 4 18 Action Menu Used to Enable and Disable Wireless Radio System Tray Chapter 4 Prox
35. luate the signal strength and link quality between 802 11 devices e Refer to the documentation that came with your Access Points for suggestions on how to locate the AP and its antennas to maximize range and performance 5 6 LED Indicators The ORINOCO Wireless Client includes two round green LED indicators on the end of the card These LEDs display the following behavior Both LEDs are off when the card is not receiving power or when the ORINOCO driver is not installed The LEDs blink in an alternating pattern to indicate that the card is searching for an Access Point or Peer to Peer Group to communicate with The LEDs blink in unison when the card has associated with an Access Point or joined a Peer to Peer Group When there is network activity the LEDs blink at a faster rate the LEDs will blink in unison more often as the card s Transmit or Receive Rate increases Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 43 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 6 Appendix A Specifications The following technical specification is for reference purposes only A 1 Genera Compatibility Warranty LED Indicators Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11a compliant products in 802 11a mode Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11b compliant products in 802 1 1b mode Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11g compliant products in 802 11g mode Not all modes are available with all ORINOCO Wireless Client products 3 years parts a
36. mputers and terminals Ethernet operates on 10 100 Mbps transmission rate over shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration Roaming A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system wireless LAN mobile station for example through the territory of a domain an ESS for example while continuously connecting to the infrastructure SSID Service Set Identifier SSID is the network name used by the Wireless LAN The length of the SSID information is between 0 and 32 octets Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 55 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is the optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802 11 used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 56
37. nd labor return to factory Two 2 LEDs indicate Power On Sleep Mode Transmit Activity Association and Power Off A 2 Network Information Security Network Architecture Installation amp Diagnostics 64 128 amp 152 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption 802 1x authentication LEAP TKIP encryption AES Supports Ad Hoc Peer to Peer Groups and communication to wired infrastructure networks via Access Points Complete configuration utility application included Utility s site survey tool surveys other wireless units and reports packet throughput Desktop icon continuously reports status Operating System Support Windows 2000 XP Appendix A Specifications 44 Roaming Seamless among 802 11a compliant access points in 802 11a or 802 11a 2X mode 802 11b compliant access points in 802 11b g modes and 802 11g compliant access points in 802 11g mode A 3 Radio 802 11a Mode Media Access Protocol Radio Data Rate Frequency Band 802 11a Radio Type Modulation Nominal Output Power Channels IEEE 802 11a 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps in 802 11a mode 108 Mbps 96 Mbps 72 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps in 2X Turbo mode 5 15 5 25 GHz lower band for US Canada Japan 5 25 5 35 GHz middle band and 5 725 5 850 for US Canada 5 15 5 35 GHz 5 470 5 725 GHz for Europe Actual frequencies in use vary by country Orthogonal
38. nts and Protocols An ORiINOCO Wireless Client will bind to any existing networking components such as Client for Microsoft Networks and the Internet Protocol TCP IP Refer to the steps below that correspond to your computer s operating system to configure the card s networking components 5 3 1 Windows XP 2000 Follow these steps to configure the card s networking clients and protocols in a Windows XP or 2000 computer 1 Open the Control Panel s Network and Dial up Connections Windows 2000 or Network Connections Windows XP icon 2 Scroll through the list of network connections and right click the Local Area Connection that corresponds to the ORINOCO Wireless Client 3 Select Properties from the drop down menu to view the connection s properties screen 4 Selecta client or protocol from the list of components and click Properties to configure its settings For example if you want to assign the card a static IP address highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 40 To add a new client or protocol click Install and follow the on screen instructions 5 4 Uninstalling an ORINOCO Wireless Client Follow these steps if you need to uninstall the card 1 Access the Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 Select ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client and click Change Remove button as shown below Add or Remove Programs
39. odified the 802 11 standard to support direct sequence devices that can operate at speeds of up to 11 Mbps The IEEE ratified this standard as 802 11b 802 11b devices Chapter 1 introduction 7 are backwards compatible with 2 4 GHz 802 11 direct sequence devices that operate at 1 or 2 Mbps Also in 1999 the IEEE modified the 802 11 standard to support devices operating in the 5 GHz frequency band This standard is referred to as 802 11a 802 11a devices are not backward compatible with 2 4 GHz 802 11 or 802 11b devices 802 11a radios use a radio technology called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM to achieve data rates of up to 54 Mbps In addition ORINOCO Wireless Clients that support the 802 11a standard also support Proxim s 2X Turbo mode This mode is not part of the IEEE 802 1 1a standard but delivers data rates of up to 108 Mbps Note that 2X Turbo mode is only available in the FCC regulatory domain e g the United States When officially ratified in 2003 the 802 11g standard will deliver the same 54 Mbps maximum data rate as 802 11a yet it offers an additional and compelling advantage backward compatibility with 802 11b equipment This means that 802 11b client cards will work with 802 11g access points and 802 11g client cards will work with 802 11b access points Note that 802 11b products cannot be upgraded to support 802 11g since the 802 11g radios use a different chipset than 802 11b devices However 802 1
40. pecified wireless network 5 Wireless Mode The Wireless Mode settings allow the user to specify which wireless frequency and data rate the wireless network is operating at If all selections are chosen the ORiNOCO Wireless Client will automatically search for all frequencies and data rates for wireless networks that match up to the profile settings 6 Wireless Mode when Starting Ad Hoc Network ad hoc mode is a method for wireless devices to directly communicate with each other Operating in ad hoc mode allows all Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 32 wireless devices within range of each other to discover and communicate in peer to peer fashion without involving central access points This setting allows the user to determine the type of ad hoc network to be started Note that this setting will only take effect if there are no other ad hoc networks with the same SSID currently operating within range If an existing ad hoc networks with the same SSID is within range then the ORINOCO Wireless Client will connect using the frequency and data rate provided by the existing ad hoc network Wireless Clients sold in Europe do not support Ad hoc mode in 802 11a 5 GHz 54 Mbps or 2X Turbo 5 GHz 108 Mbps mode 7 802 11 Authentication Mode Define which mode is used to connect to the AP If you select Open AP should also use the same mode to allow the connection Different mode selected at two sides would lead to connection failur
41. re allows you to configure a single profile to match up to 3 different SSIDs Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 26 Profile Management General Security Advanced Profile Settings Profile Name Jpro Client Name 63WFI2MOKMV Network Names SSID1 Jessie SSID2 SSID3 Figure 4 7 Network Configuration Settings Dialog Box 5 Select the Security tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile Profile Management General Security Advanced Set Security Options O WPRA WPA2 WPA WPA2 EAP Type LEAP WPA WPA2 Passphrase OBIT 802 1x EAP Type Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None C Allow Association to Mixed Cells Locked Profile Group Policy Delay 60 F sec Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 27 Profile Management General Securty Advanced Set Security Options O wWPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 EAP Type NPA2 Passphrase 802 1x EAP Type LEAP Pre Shared Key Static WEP None C Alow Association to Mixed Cells Group Policy Delay 60 sec Figure 4 8 Manage Security Settings to Wireless Network 6 Choose the security setting that applies to the wireless network you want the card to connect to If you select Pre Shared Keys or LEAP a button to the right of the selection becomes available so you can configure additional settings required by the selected security mode
42. rea Network LAN Proxim can put you in touch with a reseller in your area The reseller is an expert in the design installation and maintenance of LANs and will be able to examine your needs and recommend the most cost effective solution for your LAN whether you are installing a new LAN or adding on to an existing one For the location of the ORINOCO reseller nearest you contact Proxim at 1 800 229 1630 or 1 408 731 2700 and ask for the Sales Department 5 2 Common Installation Problems Chapter 2 Installation describes how to install an ORINOCO Wireless Client in a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP This section provides suggestions to resolve some of the common installation problems with an ORINOCO Wireless Client 5 2 1 Card Not Installed Properly If Windows Networking reports that the ORINOCO Wireless Client has not been properly Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 39 installed or configured after you have completed the ORINOCO Installation program open the Device Manager found within the Control Panel s System icon and locate the card s entry in the Network adapters category If a yellow exclamation point appears next to the card s Device Manager entry then the card is not working properly Follow these steps Uninstall the card as described in 5 4 Uninstalling an ORINOCO Wireless Client Reinstall the card following the instructions in Chapter 2 Installation 5 3 Configuring Networking Clie
43. respond to different transmission techniques For wireless devices there is a trade off between range and data rate Transmission techniques that provide high data rates operate over short distances techniques that provide slower data rates operate over greater distances By default the ORINOCO Wireless Client automatically switches between these data rates to maintain a usable radio connection and achieve the best data rate based on the card s distance from the Access Point Therefore a client that is close to an Access Point will operate at a higher data rate than a client that is farther away from the Access Point Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 42 The ORINOCO Wireless Client includes two integral omni directional antennas Note that the coverage footprint of the card s antennas will vary depending on the laptop s design and the location of the CardBus slot in the computer Two antennas are provided to support antenna diversity a technique which can improve system reliability Due to the characteristics of radio waves it is possible that one antenna may provide better performance than a second antenna installed a short distance away Proper antenna placement can help improve range Here are some guidelines e Try to keep the card s antennas free of obstructions particularly metal objects and do not place a sheet of metal like a filing cabinet between the antennas of two 802 11 devices e Use the Proxim Client Utility to eva
44. t Europea Funkprodukte mit der CE 0336 Kennzeichnung enthalten einen Funktransmitter der die von der Kommission der EU verabschiedete Richtlinie R amp TTE 1999 5 EC erf llt Los productos con la marca CE0336 contienen un transmisor de radio que cumple con la Directiva R amp TTE 1999 5 EC emitida por la Comisi n Europea IEC60950 Third Edition 1999 CB Scheme Product Safety Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 50 EN 300328 Radio LAN equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz band EN 301893 Radio LAN equipment operating in the 5 GHz band EN 301489 17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the product identification label on your Wireless LAN product Pour identifier le type d metteur reportez vous l tiquette d identification de votre produit Per determinare il tipo di trasmettitore controllare la targhetta di identificazione del prodotto Um welchen Transmittertyp es sich handelt k nnen Sie auf dem Typenschild auf dem Produkt ablesen Para determinar el tipo de transmisor compruebe la etiqueta de identificaci n del producto B 6 Product Approvals Proxim will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country For ORiNOCO Wireless Client Users in Europe In 802 11a mode you must use the ORINOCO 11a b g Wireless Client with an 802 11a Access Point that supports Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS The European Te
45. t is located and what channels and transmit power levels are legal in that country In some countries wireless LANs in the 802 11 defined bands are not legal With 802 11d in theory an Access Point could describe the legal configuration to wireless clients so that wireless LANs could be deployed in those countries The ORINOCO Wireless Client supports the 802 11d standard Note that this standard does not have a direct visible impact on end user operation it primarily applies to companies developing 802 11 products 1 5 2 Interoperability The Wi Fi standard certified at 5 GHz ensures the wireless interoperability with other Wi Fi Chapter 1 introduction 8 802 11a g certified devices The Wi Fi standard certified at 2 4 GHz ensure the wireless interoperability with other Wi Fi 802 11b certified devices 1 5 3 Security The ORINOCO Wireless Client supports the following security standards features vary based on model Cisco Client Extension compatibility including LEAP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption using 64 bit 128 bit or 152 bit encryption TKIP Encryption support AES CCM Encryption support Support for Windows 802 1x supplicants Chapter 1 introduction 9 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install an ORINOCO Wireless Client and software in a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 Note for Windows XP Users The Windows XP
46. tallShield Cancel Figure 2 5 Software Setup in Process 9 9 Click Finish to close the Software Setup wizard when prompted ORiNOCO Client Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete The Installation Program has successfully performed the selected operations but the system needs to be rebooted before all of the changes will take effect Click OK Yes to reboot the system No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel Figure 2 6 Installation Completed Chapter 2 Installation 14 The Proxim Client Utility will be automatically loaded each time your Note computer starts To access the utility click the Proxim Client Utility icon in the Windows Taskbar 10 Insert the ORINOCO Wireless Client into your laptop s PC Card slot Figure 2 7 Insert the ORINOCO Wireless Client into the Laptop 11 If prompted follow any on screen instructions to complete the installation 12 The Wireless Client should now be successfully installed If you have an Access Point on the network with no security enabled the Wireless Client should connect automatically If you have an Access Point on the network with security enabled double click the Proxim icon to launch the Proxim Client Utility use this utility to create profiles configure the card and enable security If you do not have an Access Point us
47. ter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 25 the user to view a list of all available wireless networks that are within range of the ORINOCO Wireless Client Each wireless network entry displays the network s SSID encryption settings signal strength level Channel and Wireless Mode Click the Refresh button to see the current connected profiles Click OK to go back to the Profile Management window Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks Network Name SSID Super XR Signal Strength Channel Wire amp NSUF_TELSCOM 32 11 Jessie 19820823 1 Tro 1BGTest 4 test123 11 amp NETGEAR 11 amp HG520 Tim amp 1030016 amp 1200 amp NETGEAR PRR meee lt Ww a co 2 We be bee bh PE HE bb SJ 1 D m 2 N N N N N N N N N amp REE E EE gt hM MM MM Co 0D 19D OM OG GG GG Go v Figure 4 6 Available Networks 4 3 1 Create or Modify a Profile 1 From the Profile Management tab shown in Figure 4 5 click the New or Modify button 2 The Network Configuration Settings dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 4 7 3 In the Profile Name box enter a unique name that describes the profile or the wireless network you want the card to connect to 4 In the SSID boxes enter the SSID that matches the SSID of the wireless network you want the card to connect to There are three SSID selections SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 available this featu
48. ur product issue to be routed to the next available Customer Service Engineer To purchase ServPak support services please contact your authorized Proxim distributor To receive more information or for questions on any of the available ServPak support options please call Proxim Support at 1 408 542 5390 or send an email to servpak proxim com C 3 Glossary PCU Proxim Client Utility PCU the utility that configures the ORINOCO Wireless Client Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 54 Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together Ad Hoc A peer to peer wireless network without Access Point A group of wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN Backbone The core infrastructure of a network the portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location The information is then off loaded onto a local system BSS Basic Service Set An Access Point associated with several wireless stations ESS Extended Service Set More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set An ESS is basically a roaming domain ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier The length of the ESSID information is between 0 and 32 octets A 0 length identifier indicates the broadcast SSID Ethernet A popular local area data communications network originally developed by Xerox Corp which accepts transmission from co
49. uter 1 Turn on the computer and logon to Windows if applicable 2 Insert the ORINOCO Installation CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 3 Ifthe ORINOCO Installation program does not launch automatically run SETUP EXE from the ORiNOCO Installation CD to launch the program 4 System finds the InstallShield Wizard and is preparing for the setup Chapter 2 Installation 11 ORiNOCO Client Installation Program Install L X Preparing Setup i Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup 4 4 ORINOCO Client Installation Program Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait InstallShield Cancel Figure 2 1 Preparing for InstallShield Wizard Setup 5 Click Next on the Software Setup Welcome dialog box ORiNOCO Client Installation Program ORiNOCO Client Installation Program This program installs the driver and client utilities for your ORINOCO Wireless LAN Client Adapter Cancel Figure 2 2 Setup Welcome Dialog Box 6 The License Agreement screen appears Click Yes to continue Chapter 2 Installation 12 ORiNOCO Client Installation Program License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully End User Software License Agreement IMPORTANT THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS LICENSE IS A CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU THE END USER AND PROXIM WIRELESS CORPORATION BY
50. y At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key If more then one key is defined then click the appropriate radio button to select a key as the default encryption key Key Length The options for Key Length are 64 bit encryption 10 digits in HEX mode 128 bit encryption 26 digits in HEX mode 152 bit encryption 32 digits in HEX mode The number of characters that may be entered in the encryption key field will be automatically determined by the Key length setting 4 3 3 Advanced Settings in Profile Management The Advanced tab provide more complex wireless settings and these settings should only be modified if there is a specific requirement on your wireless network 1 Transmit Power Level allows the user to modify the power output of the radio User may set the transmit power to the following levels Maximum power setting will vary according to individual country regulations 2 Power Save Mode allows the user to minimize power utilized by the ORINOCO Wireless Client Note that Setting Power Save Mode to enabled Normal or Maximum may cause the user to experience an extended connection delay of up to one minute 3 Network Type allows the user to configure the ORINOCO Wireless Client as either a Peer to Peer Group Ad hoc or Access Point type network 4 802 11b Preamble configures the preamble for 802 11b radio packets so that they match up with the s
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