WLAN a+b+g Cardbus Adapter
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1. WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter on Your computer f Eancel lt Back 8 You should now see the shortcut icon on your desktop ip Ble WLAN a b Cardbus Ad 9 Insert the Adapter into the Cardbus slot and the Windows Operating System will find the new hardware and automatically install it For Windows 98SE or Windows Me please restart your computer before inserting the Adatper 2 1 1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure each operating system may prompt different specific options 1 Windows 98SE The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process When the installation is finished you ll have to restart your computer 2 Windows Me Please restart your computer when the installation is finished 3 Windows 2000 XP Select Install the software automatically when the window with this option appears and then click Next to continue installation 2 1 2 Verifying the Driver 1 Windows 98SE Me Step 1 Right click My Computer icon on the desktop and choose Properties Step 2 Select Device Manager tab and open Network adapters You should see your WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter in the list Highlight it and click Properties button Step 3 From the Device status you should see the li2. 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection of WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter and select Properties 3 Select Wireless Networks tab and uncheck the check box of Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OR L Wireless Metwork Connection 4 Proportion PF E Genesi Aireen Networks Shares m Lier wreke bi Gomiguen ny veu leto aial asd n age d lila rard E Te Sona 16 et ere cele h cect Dopa gt MOR G z MC gt don g Amah Preleissdl check 15 4 Creating an Ad Hoc New Network 1 the Configuration window click New G WLAN Configuration x 02 17 1a bD g Double cick a TMetwork Mame to connect to an avedabte netek J raran 2 Select the Profile Editor tab Configuration setting Profile Editor Security TCPAP Property Profile tems Contiguration Mame Default Network Mamer SSID Metwork MName SSID2 Content Metvwork Mamei SSi Network Connection Ad Hoc Power Saving eee ae v 97 Ad Hoc Wet Start c072 11a Wireless hode 002 116 Range Normal Range Scan Mode Auto Transmit Power Full Power OS Disabled Country UNITED STATES 2 4 GHz Preamble gt Long only w Enable Advanced Setting Cancel Apply 16 3 Choose the check box of Enable Advanced Setting to edit all settings If joining or creating an Ad Hoc network choose Ad Hoc 5 If the correct
3. tab and select Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Note Clear the check box of Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings will disable automatic wireless network configuration 5 4 Super A G Setting The Super A G features do not require station configuration as the command are handled during auto negotiation 1 User can double click the AP that set in Super A G mode in the site survey list the configuration tool would auto connect to that AP 2 User can manually create a new profile and then modify the profile setting by changing the wireless Mode to Super A or Super G 27 Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the WLAN 802 1 1la b g Cardbus Read the descriptions below to solve your problems 1 My computer does not recognize the Cardbus Make sure the Cardbus is properly inserted into the CardBus slot Note that the Cardbus can be inserted either way but is correctly only when it is inserted so that the Instant Wireless logo on the front of the Cardbus cannot be seen If in doubt try inserting the Cardbus both ways The Cardbus will slide in further when it is correct 2 The Cardbus does not work properly e Reinsert the Cardbus into your notebook s CardBus slot A beep should be heard if the Cardbus is properly
4. WEP Encryption 802 1x Authentication AES CCM amp TKIP Encryption gt Infrastructure amp Ad hoc mode Transfer data rate 802 11b g 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps auto fallback up to 54 Mbps 802 11g Super mode up to 108 Mbps 33 802 11a Normal mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6Mbps auto fallback 802 11a Turbo mode 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mbps auto fallback Operation temperature Storage 20 80 C temperature Wi Fi Alliance gt WECA Compliant WHQL gt Microsoft 2K XP Complaint gt S W audio On Off support EMC certificate FCC part 15 USA IC RSS210 Canada Telec Japan ETSI EN301893 EN60950 Europe Media access CSMA CA with ACK architecture 32 bit MAC protocol Embedded Embedded Dual Band Antenna Antenna 34
5. channel status If the channel is busy the driver automatically uses a different channel For details of each setting see Modifying a Wireless Network on page 20 18 5 Modifying a Wireless Network 5 1 Infrastructure Mode vs Ad Hoc Mode You can set the Wireless Network Adapter to work in either Infrastructure mode or Ad Hoc mode Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point AP Wireless devices can communicate with each other or can communicate with a wired network When one AP is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations it is referred to as a BSS Basic Service Set Ad Hoc Mode Ad hoc mode is also called peer to peer mode or Independent Basic Service Set IBSS In ad hoc mode devices communicate directly with each other without using an Access Point AP T 19 5 2 Modifying a Wireless Network 1 Open WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Configuration by double clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop Note If there s no network name listed in the Profile List click Refresh button and double click a Network Name from Available Networks The chosen Network Name is listed in the Profile List 2 From the Profile List select one Profile and click Modify button WLAN Carigara B02 1 la bg pale ee ee krl cnan HE MC ARMac Cebidae bibli ciek a Blat
6. country is not selected select the country where the computer is located ALERT Different countries have different regulations that affect which channels can be used You should always choose the country where you are physically located to avoid using an illegal channel 6 Click OK or Apply if using the other tabs to save the settings For details of each setting refer to Modifying a Wireless Network on page 20 7 Click the Security tab If not using security select None Configuration Setting j l x Profile Editor Securty TCPAP Property Set Security Options VPA WFA EAP Type iis WYP A PSK B02 1 0021x ESP Type TLS Pre Shared Key Conmigure 8 If security is used select Pre Shared Key and click on the Configure button 17 9 Enter an encryption key in the Shared First field Define Pre Shared Keys x Default Encryption Key Encryption Keys Hex 0 9 2 F Key Length Unique Key 64 40 24 10 hex digits Shared 4 40 24 10 hex digits F 64 40 24 10 hex digits Third 64 40 24 10 hex digits Fourth 64 40 24 10 hex digits First Key Column 1 Length 0 Fi Second corsa 10 Click OK or Apply if using the other tabs to save the settings The new Network Name is listed in the Profile List The driver does not allow channel selection in Ad Hoc mode Instead the driver starts with an initial channel then checks
7. receives acknowledgment from its 30 original access point it undertakes a new search Upon finding a new access point it then re registers and the communication process continues 9 What is ISM band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe 31 Appendix B Specification Item Key specifications gt U NII 2 412 2 462Ghz 5 15 5 35Ghz 5 725 5 825Ghz 2 400 2 483GHz gt Europe 2 412 2 472Ghz 5 15 5 35Ghz 5 47 5 725Ghz 2 400 2 483GHz gt Japan 2 412 2 484Ghz 5 15 5 25Ghz 2 400 2 483GHz 4 90 5 091GHz 5 15 5 25GHz gt China 2 412 2 472Ghz 5 725 5 85Ghz 2 400 2 483GHz Frequency range Modulation gt 802 11b g technique DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK OFDM for data rate gt 20 Mbps gt 802 11la OFDM BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM Channels support gt 802 11b g US Canada 11 1 11 Major European country 13 1 13 France 4 10 13 Japan 14 1 13 or 14 China 13 1 13 gt 802 1la 1 US Canada 12 non overlapping channels 5 15 5 35GHz 5 725 5 825GHz 2 Europe 19 non overlapping channel 5 15 5 35GHz 5 47 5 7
8. 25GHz 3 Japan 4 non overlapping channels 5 15 5 25GHz 4 China 5 non overlapping channels 5 15 5 85GHz Power 802 11a 802 11b 802 11 490 510mA 18dBm 570 590mA 18dBm 610 640mA 18dBm 340 350mA 360 380mA 420 440mA consumption Continuous Tx Continuous Rx FTP Tx FTP Rx Standby mode Power saving mode RF Kill 420 440mA 400 420mA 360 380mA SOmA 40mA 32 510 530mA 470 485mA 440 450mA 50mA 40mA 530 545mA 490 510mA 450 470mA SOmA 40mA Output power gt 802 11b g 18 dBm peak power gt 802 11a 1 US 5 150 5 250 5 250 5 350 5 470 5 725 5 725 5 825 2 Europe 15 dBm 18 dBm not allowed 17 dBm 5 150 5 250 and 5 250 5 350 18 dBm 5 470 5 725 5 725 5 825 3 Japan 5 150 5 250 5 250 5 350 5 470 5 725 5 725 5 825 Operation 802 11a 17 dBm Not allowed 18 dBm not allowed not allowed not allowed distance Outdoor 40m 72Mbps 85m 54Mbps 250m 48Mbps 3 10m 36Mbps Indoor 20m 72Mbps 25m 54Mbps 35m 48Mbps 40m 36Mbps 802 11b Outdoor 300m 11 Mbps 465m 5 5Mbps 500m 2Mbps 5 15m I Mbps Indoor 60m 11 Mbps 70m 5 5Mbps 83m 2Mbps 85m 1Mbps gt 802 11g Outdoor 82m 54Mbps 100m 48Mbps 300m 36Mbps Indoor 20m 54Mbps 25m 48Mbps 35m 36Mbps Operation Windows 98SE ME 2K XP System supported Dimension gt 119mm L 54mm W 9 4 H Security 64 bit 128 bit 152 bit
9. 802 11a g Cardbus Adapter User Manual Version 1 0 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corp Pentium is trademark of Intel All copyright reserved Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
10. Certificate dialog H None No security 5 Define the Certificate Define Certificate x Select a Certificate James lzsued 20024 024 r Use Any Certificate Authority Choose a Certificate Authority GAY HET Securetet CA SGG Root Server Domain Mame Corporate com Login Mame James carea H Select a Certificate Select the Certificate to Authenticate to the RADIUS server from the drop down menu H Use any Certificate Authority The Default Setting Select this radio button to use any Certificate Authority CA for authentication H Choose a Certificate Authority Select this radio button to choose the desired Certificate Authority for authentication from the drop down menu H Server Domain Name The the RADIUS server name or the domain name used for the network access H Login Name The username used to log into the server or domain H Define User Information PEAP Click on the Define User Information button and complete the configuration information in the Define User Information dialog 24 6 If selecting WPA PSK click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase The PassPhrase must be a minimum of 8 printable ASCII characters The PassPhrase should be at least 20 characters to make it more difficult for an attacker to decipher the key 7 If selecting Pre Shared Key click on the Configure button to enter the Encryption Keys When finished click OK For WEP key please contact w
11. Link Information Network Mame Network Connection AP Infrastructure Security Mone AREY Channel 3 Enable Smart Selection seca me are 1 Mbps Signal Strength 24 Available Metyworks Network Mame Connection Mode Channel WEP Signal Strength Metwork Connection Press Refresh button to initiate site survey process Double click a Metwork Mame to connect to an available network i Retr aes Signal Strength __ 2 Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks WLAN atht e Cardbus Adapter Configuration WLAN Configuration 802 1 1a B g k p Pnn Information List Detail List E i Selected Profile Information Profile List configuration Mame Default Metwork Mame Metwork Connection AP Infrastructure WEP Disabled BE Link information m Delete Metwywork Mame V uT Metwork Connection AP Infrastructure Security Mone Apply Channel 5 Enable Smart Selection sree eran TE nr 1 Mbps Signal Strength 36 Available Metyyorks Infrastucture gee Infrastucture A Nesu B 2 Enable Infrastucture Mesi 4 Enable 30 Infrastucture NE 3 Disable 24 Infrastucture Double click a Network Name to connect to an available network Ko Refresh Signal Strength _ 11 Note To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal select Enable Smart Selection Any displays in Profile List 3 From the list of Available Networks choose one n
12. ant Marra 46 Ganra b Af ran Phat 4 Sena Song 20 3 Select Profile Editor tab and edit the settings Click OK to save the modifications Configuration setting i Ed Profile Editor Security TCPAP Property Configuration Mame Default Network Mamet Sst Network Mame SSIB Metuvork Name SSI0 Metwork Connection APUnfrastructure Power Saving Mormal Wireless Mode Auto Ad Hoc Met Start oO 114 002 116 Range Normal Range Scan Mode Auto Transmit Power Full Power QoS Disabled Country UNITED _ST amp TES 2 4 GHz Preamble Short and Long Cancel Apply H Configuration Name This name identifies the configuration This name should be unique H Network Name SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 The name of the wireless network This name cannot be longer than 32 characters If the field is set to be ANY or is left blank your computer will connect to an AP with the best signal strength H Network Connection Specifies the mode of the network Two options are Infrastructure and Ad Hoc E Power Saving Minimizes power consumption while maintaining network connectivity and high data transfer performance In Ad Hoc mode Power Savings function cannot be enabled The power management options are e Off PC Card is powered up at all times e Normal PC Card sleeps less often and stays asleep for a shorter period e Maximum PC Card sleeps more frequently and stays asleep
13. are Short and Long and Long only Use Long Only when configuring the client for an 802 11b RoamAbout AP wireless network 22 4 Select Security tab and choose the security mode Note Check with your Network Administrator for the security features supported by your AP Configuration Setting l x Profile Editor Security TCPAF Property Set Security Options C WPA WPA EAP Type TLS C WPA PSK C 80241x 802 1 EAF Type TLS e Pre Shared Key Vucnunnnnnnawnt Conngure H WPA Enables the use of WiFi protected Access WPA This option requires IT administration a Select WPA to open the WPA EAP drop down menu The options includes TLS and PEAP b Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog E WPA PSK Enables the WPA Pre Shared Key PSK Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the WPA Passphrase dialog H 802 1x Enables 802 1x security This option requires IT administration a Select 802 1x to open the 802 1x EAP drop down menu The options include TLS and PEAP b Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define Certificate dialog 23 E Pre Shared Key Enables the use of pre shared keys that are defined on the AP and the station a Select the Pre Shared Key radio button b Click on the Configure button and complete the configuration information in the Define
14. as much as possible H Wireless Mode Three options are 802 11b 802 11a 802 11 21 Super A Super G or Auto Auto allows the use of either 802 1 1a 802 11g or 802 11b mode Ad Hoc Net Start Specifies a band to establish an Ad Hoc network if no matching SSID is found Four options are available 802 11b 802 1 1a 802 11laTurbo and 802 11g 802 11b Range Options are Normal Range and Extended Range This function can let user to determine the transfer range in 802 11b mode Extended Range can prolong the transfer range with a lower data transmitting rate Scan Mode Options are Active Scan Passive Scan and Auto In Active Scan the driver sends out the probe request frames from each channel and collects the response frames from the responding In Passive Scan the driver scan each requested channel listening the beacons on each channel Transmit Power This setting allows you to change the output power of the PC Card to increase or decrease the coverage area QoS Disables or enables the PC Card to cooperate in a network using QoS Quality of Service Country Select the country where this PC Card will operate ALERT Different countries have different regulations that affect which channels can be used You should always choose the country where you are physically located to avoid using an illegal channel 2 4 GHz Preamble Allows Ad Hoc compatibility with other 2 4 GHz devices Two options
15. ave the settings 9 Select TCP IP Property tab Enter the settings and click OK to save the settings Configuration Setting E x Profile Editor Security Setting TCPAP Property You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IF address automatically IP address 3 3 Subnet mask Defaut gateway P 4 C Obtain ONS server address automatically f Usethe folowing DNS server address gt Preferred DAIS server 4 Alternate DNS server cares Ay H If the network uses DHCP server choose Obtain an IP address automatically H If the network does not use DHCP server choose Use the following IP address to set the relative settings For the IP configuration information please contact the network administrator 26 5 3 Default Settings Windows XP Zero Configuration You may also choose the default parameters and directly proceed to Windows XP zero configuration through the steps below 1 Go to Control Panel and open Network Connections 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection of WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter and make sure this connection is Enabled 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection of WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter and then click Properties 4 Select Wireless Networks
16. cture configuration Frequently Asked Questions 1 Can run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network Consult the application s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network 2 Can play computer games with other members of the wireless network Yes as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN local area network Refer to the game s user guide for more information 3 What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communications systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS 4 What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a patter
17. etup License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement All rights reserved Mo part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed shored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or othenwise without the prior written permission of this company InstallShield WLAN a b 2 Cardbus Adapter Setup Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program FilestWw LAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Browse InstallShield Cancel Click Next WLAN ath g Cardbus Adapter Setup Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below ou may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Nest to continue Program Folders WLAN atb g Cardbus Adapter Existing Folders ACD Systems Lotus Applications InstallShield 6 Click Yes to create a shortcut icon on your desktop Question 7 Click Finish
18. etwork by double clicking the Network Name One of the following dialog boxes appears Click Yes to continue x xl Metwork name SSID Wi Network name SSID NCO This if a wireless access point This is a wireless access point This network requires the use of a network key VVEP To access this network click Yes To access this network click Yes Cancel Dont show this wizard next time Dont show this wizard next time 4 If the chosen network has security enabled the Security tab displays Select the security option used by the network Contact the network administrator for the correct settings Configuration Setting Profile Editor Security TRAP Property Set Security Options VIP Z WPA EAP Type TLS VP 4 PSK B21 x B02 1x ESP Type TLS Pre Shared Key Conngure 12 5 If selecting WPA or 802 1X select the EAP type then click on the Configure button to select the certificate ee Define Certificate 6 If selecting WPA PSK click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase eee 7 Define WPA PSK 3 pee 13 7 If selecting Pre Shared Key click on the Configure button to enter the correct Encryption Keys Key entry method a 10hex digits User must enter 10 hexadecimal digits The hexadecimal define is 0 9 and A F ex 123456abc b 5 chars User must enter 5 characters ex ab3 c 13 chars User must enter 13 character
19. ff Slow Blink A connection is made There is no activity yet Fast Blink There are activities in a connected network Alternate Blink between LEDs Look for a network association One LED Blink Power Saving Mode is on One LED Steady Light Awake from Power Saving Mode 2 Driver Utility Installation Uninstallation 2 1 Installation Note The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first time installation for Windows To re install the driver please first uninstall the previously installed driver See Chapter 2 2 Uninstallation section in this User Manual Note Do Not insert the Adapter into the Cardbus slot before the driver installation Note If you have inserted the Adapter into the Cardbus slot before installing the driver a warning message pops up informing you that the software has not yet been installed Please click Cancel to close the warning message Remove the Adapter and then start to install the driver Follow the steps below to complete the driver utility installation 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD Rom Drive 2 Click Next WLAN a bte Cardbus Adapter Setup a a x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for WLAN atb g Cardbus Adapter The InstallShield Wizard wall install WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter on your computer To continue click Nest Cancel 3 J Read the License Agreement and click Yes WLAN a b 2 Cardbus Adapter S
20. inserted e For non Windows environments make sure that a CARDBUS card service driver is installed on your PC e Open the Control Panel and click the PC Card Check whether it has a Cardbus in one of the sockets or not If you find the Cardbus in one of the sockets it means that the Cardbus has been detected properly If you see a yellow question mark the resources are in conflict Right click My Computer and select Properties Select Device Manager and click the Network Adapter You will find the WLAN 802 1 1a b g Cardbus if it is installed successfully If you see the yellow exclamation mark the resources are in conflict Click Cardbus and then click Cardbus service You will see the status of the Cardbus If there is a yellow question mark please check the following Make sure that your notebook has a free IRQ Make sure that you have inserted the right Cardbus and installed the proper driver If the Cardbus does not function after attempting the above steps remove the Cardbus and do the following e Uninstall the driver software from your PC e Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 28 3 cannot communicate with a wired computer linked via an access point in the infrastructure configuration Make sure that the notebook PC is powered on Make sure that the Cardbus is configured with the same SSID and security options as the other computers in the infrastru
21. int 8 What is roaming Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point Before using the roaming function the workstation must make sure that it 1s the same channel number with the access point of dedicated coverage area To achieve true seamless connectivity the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions Each node and access point for example must always acknowledge receipt of each message Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to the wired backbone Based on that information the node next selects the right access point and registers its address Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone As the user moves on the end node s RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original access point or whether it should seek a new one When a node no longer
22. ith MIS administrator Define Pre Shared Keys E E x Default Encryption Key Encryption Keys Hex 0 9 4 F Key Length Unique Key 64 40 24 10 hex digits Shared First 64 40 24 10 hex digits Second 64 40 24 10 hex digts Third 64 40 24 10 hex digits Fourth 64 40 24 10 hex digits First Key Column 1 Length 0 cercat H Key Entry Method Determines the entry method for the key Hexadecimal 0 9 A F or ASCII text all keyboard characters H Default Encryption Key Allows you to choose one encryption key First Second Third or Fourth as the transmit key which encrypts transmissions from the PC Card H Unique Key Defines the per session encryption key for the current network configuration Not used in Ad Hoc mode H Shared Keys Use these fields to enter the wireless network s encryption keys The keys must be in the correct position First Second Third or Fourth H Key Length Defines the length of each encryption key o For 40 64 bit enter 10 digits for hexadecimal or 5 characters for ASCII o For 104 128 bit Enter 26 digits for hexadecimal or 13 characters for ASCII 25 When the length is changed the number of available characters in the field automatically changes If a previously entered key is too long the key is automatically truncated to fit If the key length is increased again the key does not update to the previous value 8 Click OK to s
23. n that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in 29 the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers 5 Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side WLAN offers the encryption function WEP to enhance security and access control 6 What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard 7 What is infrastructure mode When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access po
24. ne This device is working properly If instead you see error messages displayed please remove this Adapter highlight this Adapter and click Remove button Restart your PC and go through the installation process again 2 Windows 2000 Step 1 Right click My Computer icon on the desktop and choose Properties Step 2 Select Hardware tab and click Device Manager Open Network adapters You should see your WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter in the list Right click this Adapter and choose Properties Step 3 From the Device status you should see the line This device is working properly If instead you see error messages displayed please uninstall this Adapter right click this Adapter from the Network adapters list and choose Uninstall Restart your PC and go through the installation process again 3 Windows XP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Click Start gt Control Panel gt System Select Hardware tab and click Device Manager Open Network adapters You should see your WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter in the list Right click this Adapter and choose Properties From the Device status you should see the line This device is working properly If instead you see error messages displayed please uninstall this Adapter right click this Adapter from the Network adapters list and choose Uninstall Restart your PC and go through
25. receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION _ 4 LT KIT CONTENTS 2ssic cence achesceasecsnecsdancecavssueoseccsenccnsaetseconsansecsseatkecesdeesccsssedeccasdenseestons 4 1 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ssesssssssessessesscsscssosscossssssessesscsscsssososssosssessessessoosossssssoeso 4 LI STATUS GED oergean e E EEE EEEO 4 2 DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLATION UNINSTALLATION 5 2 INSTALLATION oeoa EE RE ICE ehaNcRERUR 5 2 1 1 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES sasussesecsteussecdutasaineatencsecdubsusecslltnssendubebaneateacsacdsboutedens 8 2 2 NERIE YING THE DRIVER Greene ee eR eC EF A Ge 8 ZZ UNINSTALLATION is csewsetccveasedensivetedcodencceuscuwuetacsaaceducsvatedccdesesesneucusbe
26. s ex ab3 kf08 amp kdk d 16 chars User must enter 16 characters ex ab3 kf08 amp kdk456 For WEP key please contact with MIS administrator Define Pre Shared Keys b x Default Encryption Key Encryption Keys Hex 0 9 3 F Key Length Unique Key 64 40 24 10 hex digits Shared First hi 64 40 24 10 hex digits Second Pp 64 40424 10 hex digits Third 64 40 24 10 hex digits Fourth 64 40 24 10 hex digits First Key Column 1 Length 0 cancel 8 Click on OK or Apply if using the other tabs when done to save the settings 9 Once connected the icon QD Or in front of the name of the Connected Network you can check the signal strength from the icon lt in the Windows System Tray 14 3 1 Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP it is recommended that you use the WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Configuration Utility Before using the Utility please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration Option 1 1 Double click the shortcut icon ES to open the Utility 2 From the Windows System Tray you should see the signal icon Right click it and select Disable Zero Configuration Disable Adapter Turn radio on i Notification x Disable Zero Configuration WinkP Zero Configuration is disabled Pee 11 39 AM Er Option 2 1 Go to Control Panel and double click Network Connections
27. ssenceeuesvatelectesesees 10 3 CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 11 3 1 ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 15 4 CREATING AN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 16 5 MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK _ 19 5 1 INFRASTRUCTURE MODE VS AD HOC MODE cccccocssssscccssssccccsssscccccssscccccssscoes 19 5 2 MODIFYING A WIRELESS NETWORK cccccccccccooooccco000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 20 5 3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO CONFIGURATION cccsssssccccssssccccssscces 27 Di DUPER Al G SETTING sssedscecscccscvstacesabveivesceatesdssveccasscassecseebesseoscectasisssecsecscasseaseesessess 27 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 28 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATION _ 32 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter that provides the easiest way to wireless networking This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product Please keep this manual for future reference 1 1 Kit Contents WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Installation Software CD Quick Start Guide 1 2 System Requirements A laptop PC contains 32 bit Cardbus slot or Desktop PC with PC Card PCI adapter 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Win 2000 ME 98 Second Edition XP 1 3 Status LED There are 2 Status LEDs on the WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter You can check your network connectivity status by looking at the LEDs Off Power o
28. the installation process again 2 2 Uninstallation Note Before uninstallation please close all running programs 1 Click Start gt Programs gt WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter gt UnInstall WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter 2 Choose Remove Click Next WLAN a b 2 Cardbus Adapter Setup Welcome Modify repair or remove the program Welcome to the WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Setup Maintenance program This program lets you modify the current installation Click one of the options below Select new program features to add or select curently installed features to remove Reinstall all program features installed by the previous setup Remove all installed features Installs held 3 Click OK to start Uninstall Confirm Uninstall 4 Click Finish Uninstall is now completed WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter Setup Haintenance Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished performing maintenance operations on WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter lt Back Cancel 10 3 Connecting to an Existing Network 1 Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN a b g Cardbus Adapter on the desktop and the Configuration window appears E WLAN atb 2 Cardbus Adapter Confisuration WLAN Configuration amp ozZ 1 1a b g Profile List i LJ Selected Profile Information Configuration Mame Default Network Mame Network Connection AP Infrastructure WEP Disabled E BE
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