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1. This chapter describes how to install an ORINOCO Wireless Client and software in a computer running Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition ME or Windows 98 Second Edition SE Note for Windows XP Users The Windows XP 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 4 6 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 Emission 802 11a North America FCC Part 15b Part 15e Europe EN 300 836 Hiplan1 839 hiplan2 EMC301 489 1 EN301 489 17 e Japan TELEC STD 72 802 119 North America FCC Part 15b Part 15c e Europe EN 301 893 e Japan TELEC STD 33 STD 66 Safety Requirements e North America UL 60950 Ver 3 for USA CSA C22 2 for Canada e Europe EN 60950 ESD Requirement ORiNOCO Wireless Client must withstand 15KV test voltage of electrostatic discharge under operational conditions Chapter 2 Installation 10 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 2 2 Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement Before beginning the installation of an ORINOCO Wireless Client confir2. ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide pPro gt lt im WIRELESS NETWORKS Take your network further ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Copyright O 2003 Proxim Corporation Sunnyvale 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 Corporation Trademarks ORINOCO is a registered trademark 2X Proxim and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Corporation All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners 65490 B ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 0cc0cceeceeceeeeeneeeeeueneeneeeeeueeueeeeeeeeegeegeneeeeeenens 5 1 1 INTRODUCING THE ORINOCO WIRELESS CLIENT cccccencccecccccccccnenecucceceucuseneneen 5 1 2 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORINOCO 802 11 WIRELESS CLIENT PRODUCTS 0ccccsecees 5 1 3 USING A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK c0cccecencenececcecneuecceeeeeuceeneennenuennen 6 1 4 PRODUCT PACKAGE ceccecceeneeneenennunnenunnunuenuenuenenueuneueuneuneuennnensnunnenuueusneeneen 6 1 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS cccecenccnccccncccccccceenecuceucueeusenen
3. ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide A 1 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 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 1 4 Radio 802 11b Mode Media Access Protocol Radio Data Rate Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Nominal Output Power Channels 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 18 dBm Varies by country A 1 5 Radio 802 11g Mode Media Access Protocol Radio Data Rate Appendix A Specifications 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 802 116 11 Mbps with fall back of 5 5 2 and 1Mbps 58 ORI
4. modified if there is a specific requirement on your wireless network 1 Power Save Mode allows the user to minimize power utilized by the ORINOCO Wireless Client Note Setting Power Save Mode to enabled Normal or Maximum may cause the user to experience an extended connection delay of up to one minute 2 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 3 802 11b Preamble configures the preamble for 802 11b radio packets so that they match up with the specified wireless network 4 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 100 50 25 12 5 Lowest 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 Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 43 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide A rT Ml Figure 4 21 Advanced Setting Provides Complex Wireless Setting Wireless Mode Setting 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 Cl
5. How long will my battery last when using the ORiNOCO Wireless Client Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 802 11a compliant or 802 11 g compliant products from other vendors Data rate is the raw signaling rate of a networking device it does not equal data throughput Actual data throughput is always less than the data rate since some of the available bandwidth is used to send control messages and regulate activity over the wireless medium Also throughput will depend on several factors such as network overhead the file transfer program in use the computer s operating system and the computer s processor speed Yes but you also need a configuration utility supplied by your RADIUS server vendor Note that Windows XP includes built in support for the IEEE 802 1x standard Battery life will vary from unit to unit and depends on many factors including battery type length of battery life without the card inserted and how frequently the card transmits and receives data Frequent network activity will drain the battery faster than if the card were left idle in doze mode Configuring the card to use one of the Power Management modes will prolong battery life However you should perform some tests under normal operating conditions to accurately determine a device s battery life with the card installed 56 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Appendix A Specifications A 1 Technical Specifications The following technical
6. 17 Figure 4 16 Dynamic Security with PEAP Authentication Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 34 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4 17 Define Certificate for PEAP Mode The Define User Information is for PEAP and LEAP mode only Click the Define User Information button and fill in the Define User Information dialog as shown in Figure 4 18 Figure 4 18 Define User Information for PEAP Mode Select LEAP from the drop down menu to set the Dynamic Security method to LEAP as shown in Figure 4 19 and Figure 4 20 Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 35 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4 19 Dynamic Security with LEAP Authentication Figure 4 20 Define User Information for LEAP Mode 4 3 2 1 Setting up WPA in Windows XP Follow the instructions below to set up WPA in Windows wireless network utility 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 36 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 2 3 Right click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is checked General Wireless Networks Advanced Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an a
7. For your health sake please keep at least 20 cm away from your Notebook LCD Panel while using wireless LAN B 2 3 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 0336 Les produits portant la marque d alerte CE 0336 contiennent un metteur radio conforme ala directive R amp TTE 1999 5 EC qui impliquent la conformit aux normes de la Commission de la Communaut Europ enne prodotti che recano avvertenza CE 0336 contengono un trasmettitore radio conforme alla Direttiva R amp TTE 1999 5 EC emessa dalla Commissione della Comunita 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 e 1EC60950 Third Edition 1999 CB Scheme Product Safety 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 Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory In
8. b ComboCard ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard ORINOCO 11b g PC Card e 32 bit PCI bus slot on your desktop for the ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Card Atleast 64 MB of memory e A300 MHz processor or higher 2 At least one other IEEE 802 11a compliant 802 11b compliant or 802 11 g compliant device O 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 Chapter 2 Installation 7 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 modified 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 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 frequenc
9. 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 Wireless 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 11 g AP Figure 3 3 illustrates roaming between APs of the same radio type Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 19 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide AP with 802 11a card ComboCard roams between APs AP with 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 AP with 2 gt 802 11a card L q q 802 11a card e 8 802 11g card ha i ComboCard roams ComboCard yo ms ri between 802 11a cells from 802 11g to 802 11a between 802 11a dells eee gt 1 a Y q d b 3 1 EA q Fa ComboCard roams i q uf from 802 11 to 802 119 f 1 gt a poe f i e x J AP with d AP with d k 802 11a card d 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
10. of Liability For a period of three 3 years 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 Wireless 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 As a 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 B 1 1 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 wit
11. specification is for reference purposes only Actual product s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country Proxim Corporation will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country A 1 1 General Compatibility Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11a compliant products in 802 11a mode Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11b compliant products in 802 11b mode Fully interoperable with IEEE 802 11 g compliant products in 802 11g mode Warranty 3 years parts and labor return to factory LED Indicators Two 2 LEDs indicate Power On Sleep Mode Trans mit Activity Association and Power Off A 1 2 Network Information Security Network Architecture Installation amp Diagnostics Operating System Support Roaming Appendix A Specifications 64 128 amp 152 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption 802 1x authentication LEAP 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 Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP Seamless among 802 11a compliant access points in 802 11a or 802 11a 2X mode 802 11b compliant access points in 802 1 1b g modes and 802 11g compliant access points in 802 11g mode 57
12. to remove Upgrade or Repair Reinstall all program components installed by the previous setup f Remove ES Remove all installed components nstallShield Bach Cancel Figure 5 2 Uninstall ORINOCO Wireless Client 4 Select Remove and then click the Next button to perform the un installation When prompted click OK to remove the Proxim Client Utility Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components Lo cm Figure 5 3 Un installation Confirmation 5 Be patient while the card is uninstalled from your computer en Uninstalling ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Please wait Figure 5 4 Install Un installing Proxim Client Utility Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 52 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Setup Status ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Setup is performing the requested operations Uninstalling C Program Files ORINOCO WirelessClient Utility orinoco exe 47 InstallShield Figure 5 5 Un installation in process 6 When prompted click Finish to complete the un Installation procedure Maintenance Complete InstallShield Wizard has finished performing maintenance operations on ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Figure 5 6 Un installation and Maintenance Completed Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 53 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 5 5 Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles barriers m
13. to use Here is an example of loading a certification to your computer under the Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Certificate Service 1 Goto the Welcome page and select Request a certificate File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ex E a e JO search Z Favorites Media g A a ay El http 192 168 1 28 certsrv le Eco Links gt Microsoft Certificate Services Welcome Use this Web site to request a certificate for your Web browser e mail client or other program By using a certificate you can verify your identity to people you communicate with over the Web sign and encrypt messages and depending upon the type of certificate you request perform other security tasks You can also use this Web site to download a certificate authority CA certificate certificate chain or certificate revocation list CRL or to view the status of a pending request For more information about Certificate Services see Certificate Services Documentation Select a task Request a certificate View the status of a pending certificate request Download a CA certificate certificate chain or CRL 2 When the Request a Certificate screen appears click on the User Certificate to continue Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 40 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O dA GD sxe rm Ge B Ge Ee Address 4 http 192 168 1 28 certsrv certr
14. 11abg Client Utility Enable Tray Icon This option will return the icon to the 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 2 3 4 From the Start menu select Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click the network connection associated with your ORINOCO Wireless Client and Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 47 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click the connection for your ORINOCO
15. FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe 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 ana 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 or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 62 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 E E Caution 2
16. Figure 4 16 or LEAP mode Figure 4 19 on the Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 32 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide drop down menu The LEAP mode on the drop down menu can only be seen when the WPA checkbox is not selected because the WPA does not apply to the LEAP function When selected click the Configure button to configure the settings described below Figure 4 14 Dynamic Security with TLS Authentication Define Certificate The Define Certificate dialog appears after you click the Configure button The field name Select a Certificate that can only be seen under the TLS mode is designed to authenticate the user to the RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In Service server from the drop down menu Figure 4 15 Define Certificate for TLS Mode Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 33 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Use Any Certificate Authority Click this radio button to use any Certificate Authority for authentication Choose a Certificate Authority Click this radio button and choose the desired Certificate Authority for authentication from the drop down menu Server Domain Name Enter either the RADIUS server name or domain name for your RADIUS server Y Login Name Enter the RADIUS server login name Select PEAP from the drop down menu under the Dynamic Security mode to configure the WPA authentication for PEAP as shown in Figure 4 16 and Figure 4
17. NOCO Wireless Client User Guide Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Nominal Output Power Channels A 1 6 Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Non Operating Humidity A 1 7 Physical 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 DAPSK 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 Bus Interface 32 bit CardBus PCB 4 layer design WLAN Atheros 5001X solution Antenna Dual diversity antennas Voltage 3 3 VDC Weight 45 grams Dimension 54mm x 114 5mm x 5mm A 1 8 Power Consumption Doze Mode 802 11a 802 11b amp 802 11 g 15 mA Receive 802 1 1a Receive 802 1 1b Receive 802 11 g Transmit 802 11a Transmit 802 11 b Appendix A Specifications 310 mA 270mA 330 mA 560 mA 450 mA 59 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Transmit 802 11 g 600 mA A 1 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 60 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information B 1 Limited Warranty Disclaimer Limitation
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19. Wireless Client and select Properties From the General tab click the Configure button Click the Advanced tab Modify the wireless settings as required N O 0 A WH N 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 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 48 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 In
20. 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 client s 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 assumes that the AP is not a closed system Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 20 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 All 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11 g 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 thi
21. aming For example the ORINOCO 11a b g CamboCard can roam from a conference room to an office without being disconnected from the network 1 4 Product Package Each ORINOCO Wireless Client comes with the following Chapter 2 Installation 6 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Each ORINOCO Wireless Client comes with the following 7 One Gold or Silver ORINOCO Wireless Client e All models include two integral antennas antennas are inside the casing and not visible to the user e ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard o Gold model 8480 o Silver model 8481 e ORiNOCO 11b g PC Card o Gold model 8470 o Silver model 8471 e ORINOCO 802 11a b ComboCard o Gold Model 8460 o Silver Model 8461 ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Card o Gold Model only 8482 8 One ORINOCO Installation CD ROM containing software and utilities and this user guide in Portable Document Format PDF 9 One ORINOCO Wireless Client Quick Start Guide Ifany of these items are missing or damaged please contact your reseller or ORINOCO Technical Support see C 1 Technical Support Contact Information 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 e Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition ME or Windows 98 Second Edition SE installed e PC Card expansion slot 32 bit CardBus for ORINOCO a
22. aterials 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 correspond 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 The ORINOCO Wireless Client includes two integral omnidirectional 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 pla
23. aving a problem using an ORINOCO Wireless Client and cannot resolve it with the information in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting gather the following information and contact ORINOCO Technical Support What kind of network are you using What were you doing when the error occurred What error message did you see Can you reproduce the problem What version of the ORINOCO driver are you using You can reach ORINOCO Technical Support by phone or e mail as described below For the U S and Canada Phone 1 866 ORINOCO 1 866 674 6626 choose prompt 2 E mail USAsupport orinocowireless com For the Caribbean and Latin America Phone 1 866 ORIiNOCO 1 866 674 6626 choose prompt 2 E mail CALAsupport orinocowireless com For Asia Pacific Phone 1 661 367 2230 E mail APACsupport orinocowireless com Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 65 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide For Europe the Middle East and Africa EMEA Your local supplier in the EMEA region is trained to give you the support you require Local suppliers have direct access to the ORINOCO Technical Support Center and will help you in every way they can Phone 1 661 367 2230 E mail EMEAsupport orinocowireless com The latest software and documentation is available for download at http www proxim com Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary 66 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide C 2 Glossary PCU Proxim Client Utility PCU
24. behavior of the LED indicators when the computer cover is open The PWR LED is on when the computer is turned on The RF LED radio is on when roaming connecting to an AP and transmitting and receiving packets 5 7 Common Technical Support Questions This section discusses some of the most common problems using an ORINOCO Wireless Client and offers possible solutions Table 5 1 Frequent Questions and Answers Symptom Question Possible Solution Answer My office has an existing 802 11b network Is the Yes the ORINOCO Wireless Client complies ORINOCO Wireless Client compatible with the 802 11a and the 802 11 g wireless standards and 802 11g devices are backwards compatible with 802 11b devices want to install an 802 11g network in my office No 802 11a and 802 11 g devices will not that has an 802 11a network Will the 802 11g interfere with each other since they operate at network interfere with the 802 11a network different frequencies 802 11a devices operate in the 5 GHz band and 802 11 g devices operate in the 2 4 GHz band Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 55 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Symptom Question Possible Solution Answer Is an ORINOCO Wireless Client compatible with Yes the card can interoperable with 802 11a and 802 11 g products from other vendors In throughput tests the card does not seem to transfer data as quickly as I d expect Does the card support IEEE 802 1x Authentication
25. cement 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 evaluate 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 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 54 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 5 6 LED Indicators The ORINOCO Wireless Client includes two round green LED indicators on the end of the card One is for power on off status and the other is for activity status 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 The activity LED turns off when the radio is disabled After installing the ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Card in a computer you can check the
26. ch the appropriate settings of a unique wireless network The Profile box lists all the configured profiles The Details dialog describes the basic settings SSID Network Type Security Mode of the highlighted profile The active profile will be displayed with the wireless icon next to it To make a profile active highlight the profile and click the Activate button After selecting a new active Profile the Wireless Client searches for wireless networks that match up to the new profile s specific settings Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 25 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4 5 Profile Management Screen Displays Basic Settings The Available Networks button allows 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 You can use the Available Networks feature to create a new profile by highlighting the wireless network you want to create a profile for and clicking the Activate button 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps SA GUA hihna T Helse Figure 4 6 Available Networks Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 26 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 4 3 1 Create o
27. channel that the ORINOCO Wireless Client is connected to or scanning on Link Status Indicates whether the card is connected or disconnected to an Access Point or other wireless client Encryption Type Describes whether or not the wireless traffic is being encrypting IP Address The current IP address of the ORINOCO Wireless Client Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 23 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 mat
28. ct the Authentication tab Select Smart Card or other Certificate under EAP type and you will see the following screen Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 38 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide elect this option to prov ess Ethernet networks or this network EAP type SmaitCardiorctherCetiicste 0 C Authenticate as computer when computer information is available C Authenticate as guest when user or computer information is unavailable 2 Click Properties and Ok to go to the following screen You can check the proper boxes that match your specific environment When connecting Use my smart card Use a certificate on this computer C Use simple certificate selection Recommended Connectto these servers Trusted Root Certification Authonties En C Autoridad Certificadora de la Asociacion Nacional del Notaria C Autoridad Certificadora del Colegio Nacional de Correduria Pu C Baltimore EZ by DST C Belgacom E Trust Primary CA C C amp W HKT SecureNet CA Class A C C amp W HKT SecureNet CA Class B KA lth V Use a different user name for the connection Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 39 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 4 3 2 2 Load a Certification to Your Computer Contact your network administrator for assistance if you do not have a certificate installed on your computer or do not know which one
29. dio System Tray Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 46 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 ORINOCO
30. download and it works only with Windows XP The WPA encryption is supported on Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition There are two types of WPA security WPA PSK with no server it uses the so called pre shared key as the security key A pre shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be any combination of letters numbers and other characters This is the typical mode that is used in a home environment WPA with server it is a system where a RADIUS server distributes the keys to the clients automatically It is typically used in a business environment To enable WPA with a passphrase WPA PSk select Pre Shared Keys from the Security Options list and place a check mark in the WPA box Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 31 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide L Figure 4 12 Defined Pre Shared Keys Icon with WPA Selected The Define WPA PSK window appears as shown in Figure 4 13 Enter your passphrase text strings to complete the configuration process Figure 4 13 Defined WPA PassPhrase Setting Dynamic Security Authentication The Dynamic Security setting prevents unauthorized network access a network RADIUS server must authenticate each user before he she gains access to the network To configure the Dynamic Security settings for a particular profile select Dynamic Security and select TLS mode Figure 4 14 PEAP mode
31. formation 63 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Pour identifier le type d metteur reportez vous 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 2 4 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 Telecommunications 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 www 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 64 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Appendix C Technical Support and Glossary C 1 Technical Support Contact Information If you are h
32. h resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your ORINOCO Wireless Client See C 1 Technical Support Contact Information After calling ORINOCO Technical Support if your product is found to be defective you may Appendix B Warranty and Regulatory Information 61 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 2 Regulatory Information B 2 1 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 2 1
33. hat this standard does not have a direct visible impact on end user operation it primarily applies to companies developing 802 11 products Chapter 2 Installation 8 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 1 5 2 Interoperability The Wi Fi standard certified at 5 GHz ensures the wireless interoperability with other Wi Fi 802 11a 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 AES CCM Encryption support Support for Windows 802 1x supplicants Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption using PassPhrase text string with at least 8 to 63 characters it can be any combination of letters numbers and other characters 1 5 4 Differences Between Gold and Silver Models The Silver model supports 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption the Gold model supports 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit WEP encryption e The Silver model supports two user profiles the Gold model supports an unlimited number of profiles The Gold model supports Transmit Power Control the Silver model does not support Transmit Power Control Chapter 2 Installation 9 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Chapter 2 Installation
34. 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 f you do not have an Access Point use the Proxim Client Utility to set the card to Peer to Peer Ad Hoc mode 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 Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies Chapter 2 Installation 16 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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 anothe
35. ient will automatically search for all frequencies and data rates for wireless networks that match up to the profile settings Wireless Mode when starting Ad Hoc setting The Wireless Mode When Starting Ad Hoc Network 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 Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 44 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 4 4 Diagnostic Tab The Diagnostics tab displays the current data statistics for transmit and receive packets Additional statistics and driver information can be displayed by clicking the appropriate labeled buttons Figure 4 22 Transmit and Receive Statistics Figure 4 23 Driver Information Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 45 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4 24 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 Figure 4 25 Action Menu Used to Enable and Disable Wireless Ra
36. in 5 4 Uninstalling an ORINOCO Wireless Client Reinstall the card following the instructions in Chapter 2 Installation 5 3 Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols An ORINOCO 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 Select a 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 EA To add a new client or protocol click Install and follow the on screen instructions 5 3 2 Windows ME 98 SE Follow these steps to configure a card s networking clients and protocols in a Windows 98 ME computer 1 Open the Control Panel s Network icon Chapter 5 Tr
37. ireless Client to match the security settings of the Wireless LAN network Refer to Figure 4 9 for an example Select the appropriate security mode e Pre Shared Keys This mode is commonly referred to as WEP encryption and allows for setting of all four WEP keys The pre shared key selection also allows for Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 28 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide setting of a unique key which is used with higher forms of encryption such as AES Advanced Encryption Standard You can enable WPA Wi Fi Protected Access encryption by checking the WPA box and configuring PassPhrase key e Dynamic Security WPA Refer to the type of security mode the station is using The options include gt TLS gt PEAP gt LEAP Non WPA Only WPA does not apply to LEAP mode To define the security mode select the desired security mode from the drop down menu The selections in the drop down menu will change if you select the WPA checkbox e Disabled Use this mode when there is no security authentication or encryption is currently enabled on your Wireless LAN network Figure 4 9 Security Setting on Profile Management Icon Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 29 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Figure 4 10 Disable 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 64 b
38. is 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 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 it is located and what operating 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 t
39. it enter 10 digits nd Yidis Figure 4 11 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 Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 30 ORiNOCO Wireless Client User Guide Per User Key Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security The Per 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 security 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 e 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 Setting WPA PassPhrase Encryption WPA is a new standard based wireless security solution developed by the Wi Fi Alliance WPA also supports the WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy security standard Microsoft provides a security patch called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access on its website for free
40. ity 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 e Radio Disabled indicates that the ORINOCO Wireless Client has been disabled through either Hardware or Software e Yellow bars indicate that the signal strength is weak and the wireless connection is at the 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 Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 22 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide D 2 4 5 2 4 j 5 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 Network Type The current type of wireless network either Access Point or Ad hoc Wireless Mode The current frequency and data rate that has been selected Current Channel Specifies the current
41. m that you have a Windows 98 SE or Windows ME installation CD available depending on the computer s operating system Windows 98 ME users may be prompted to insert a Windows CD during the installation You should not need a Windows CD when installing the card in a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer If you do not have a Windows 98 ME CD it is possible that you already have the Windows installation files on your hard drive These Windows installation files are known as Windows Cabinet or CAB files The Cabinet files are commonly located in C WINDOWS OPTIONS INSTALL or C WINDOWS OPTIONS CABS Windows 98 ME users may need the Windows CD or Cabinet files to complete the installation of an ORINOCO Wireless Client Proxim recommends that you do not proceed with the installation until you have confirmed that you have one of these Windows installation media available 2 3 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 Window 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP computer 1 Turn on the computer and logon to Windows if applicable Insert the ORINOCO Installation CD into the computer s CD ROM drive If the ORINOCO I
42. nstallation program does not launch automatically run SETUP EXE from the ORiNOCO Installation CD to launch the program 4 Click Next on the Software Setup Welcome dialog box as shown in Figure 2 1 Chapter 2 Installation 11 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ORiNOCO 802 11 Wireless Client The InstallShield Wizard will install ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client on your computer To continue click Next Figure 2 1 Setup Welcome Dialog Box 5 The License Agreement screen appears Click Yes to continue License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DO WN key to see the rest of the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT THE FOLLOWING TERMS GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE FILE S UNLESS YOU HAVE 4 SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH PROXIM CORPORATION THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED AND COPYRIGHTED BY PROXIM CORPORATION OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS YOUR LICENSE CONFERS NO TITLE OR OWNERSHIP IN THE SOFTWARE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED A SALE Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No the setup will close To install ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client you must accept this agreement In stallShield Figure 2 2 License Agreement for the Installation of the ORINOCO Wireless Client Chapter 2 Installation 12 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 6 Choose a destination location for the ORINOCO Wi
43. oubleshooting 50 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 2 Selecta client or protocol from the list of installed components and click Properties to configure its settings For example if you want to assign the ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard a static IP address highlight TCP IP or TCP IP gt ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard and click Properties Note To add anew client or protocol click Add 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 15 Add or Remove Programs uy lA Ces p Currently installed programs Sort by N me pr Change or A Ta RANE J ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Sz 46m 0 Programs Last Used On 4 30 2003 _ To change this program or remove it from your computer dick Change Remove RE Add New A Figure 5 1 Select Add Remove Program in Control Panel Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide Welcome Modify repair or remove the program Welcome to the ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Setup Maintenance program This program lets you modify the current installation Click one of the options below C Wo dily Select new program componentsto add or select curently installed components
44. pter 2 Installation 5 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide e ORINOCO 11b g PC Card e ORINOCO 802 11a b ComboCard e 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 11b g PC Card 11a b g PCI ComboCard ComboCard Adapter 802 11a 802 119 Fastest Radio 5 4 GHz amp 2 4 GHz 5 4 GHz 8 2 4 GHz 2 4 GHz 5 4 GHz amp 2 4 GHz Data Rate 54Mbps 802 11a 2X Turbo Only supported in Only supported in Only supported in US US US Radio Type OFDM amp DSSS OFDM amp DSSS OFDM amp DSSS OFDM amp DSSS System Interface Card Bus for Card Bus for Card Bus for Peripheral laptop laptop laptop Component Interconnect PCI Network Infrastructure and Infrastructure and Infrastructure and Infrastructure and Architecture Types Ad Hoc Ad Hoc Ad Hoc Ad Hoc X means supported The installation and configuration procedure is the same for all of the ORINOCO Wireless Client products During installation all four 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 ro
45. qus asp Microsoft Certificate Services Home Request a Certificate Select the certificate type User Certificate Or submit an advanced certificate request File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Om O HAG Pe Jr quee 2 2 B Home User Certificate Identifying Information No further identifying information is required To complete your certificate press submit More Options Select a Cryptographic Service Provider CSP Microsoft Enhanced Cryptographic Provider v1 0 x Enable strong private key protection Request Format CMC OPKCS10 If you need to use an advanced option that is not listed here use the Advanced Certificate Request form Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 4 Wait for the Microsoft Certificate Services to issue the certificate to you File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ou 2 a dG it ti Certificate Issued The certificate you requested was issued to you ES Install this certificate File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q O h AD se Pre Quen O De a Microsoft Certificate Services Certificate Installed Your new certificate has been successfully installed Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 42 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 4 3 3 Advanced Settings in Profile Management The Advanced tab provide more complex wireless settings and these settings should only be
46. r 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 office 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 Figure 3 1 in next page Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 17 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide TS yy yy CECE NS a y Y YD COCO 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 E
47. r 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 feature allows you to configure a single profile to match up to 3 different SSIDs Figure 4 7 Network Configuration Settings Dialog Box Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 27 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 5 Select the Security tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile 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 Dynamic Security a drop down menu to the right of the selection becomes available so you can configure additional settings required by the selected security mode 7 Click Advanced if you want to configure the advanced parameters see 4 3 3 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 W
48. rd slot This process applies only to ORINOCO 11a b ComboCard ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard and ORINOCO b g PC Card Figure 2 6 Insert the ORINOCO Wireless Client into the Laptop Chapter 2 Installation 14 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 10 11 12 13 To insert the ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Cara first shut down your computer and unplug the power cable from the power outlet Remove the computer cover according to the instructions provided by the computer s manufacturer Touch the metal chassis of your computer to avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge Figure 2 7 Remove the Computer Cover to Introduce the PCI Card Select a PCI bus slot and remove the metal filler strip Feed the external antenna and cable through the PCI slot and out the back of the computer Insert the card into the PCI slot and secure it in place refer to the PC s user documentation for details Figure 2 8 Insert PCI Card into PCI Slot Chapter 2 Installation 15 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 14 Put the computer cover back into place Reconnect the cabling and restart your computer 15 If prompted follow any on screen instructions to complete the installation 16 The Wireless Client should now be successfully installed f you have an Access Point on the network with no security enabled the Wireless Client should connect automatically f you
49. reless 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 Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder r Destination Folder C Program Files ORINOCO WirelessClient Browse InstallShield lt Back Cancel Figure 2 3 Choose Destination for Installation 7 Be patient while the software is installed on your computer Setup Status ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client Setup is performing the requested operations Installing C Program Files ORINOCO WirelessClient Utility orinoco exe 38 InstallShield Figure 2 4 Software Setup in Process Chapter 2 Installation 13 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 8 Click Finish to close the Software Setup wizard when prompted InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing ORINOCO 802 11 Wireless Client on your computer The Proxim Client Utility will be automatically loaded each time your computer starts To access the utility click the Proxim Client Utility icon in the Windows Taskbar Note ins 9 Insert the ORINOCO Wireless Client into your laptop s PC Ca
50. s 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 e Access Points installed in the same vicinity that use the same frequency band 2 4 or 5 GHz 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 4 6 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 aso 2 api 7 26 PM Figure 4 1 Proxim Util
51. stallation If you require assistance to install your Local Area 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 98 Second Edition SE Windows Millennium Edition ME 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 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 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 49 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide 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
52. t products e ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard e ORINOCO 11b g PC Card e ORINOCO 802 11a b ComboCard e ORINOCO 11a b g PCI Card The basic installation and client utility setting described in the following chapters can be applied to all four products only some of the specifications are different These differences are explained later in this chapter The ORINOCO Wireless Client supports Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition ME and Windows 98 Second Edition SE Computers with an ORINOCO Wireless Client installed look like standard network nodes to the operating 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 m Mote j Available features vary by region country 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 e ORINOCO 11a b g ComboCard Cha
53. the utility that configures the ORINOCO Wireless Client PCI Peripheral component Interconnect a standard bus interface found on most desktop computers 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 computers 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 e
54. thernet 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 Access 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 Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies 18 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide You can use the ORINOCO Wireless Client to communicate with 802 11a Access Points 802 119 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 and Harmony 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 11g card Figure 3 2 Communicating with a Single 802 11g Access Point 3 3 2 Roaming Between Multiple APs For larger
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56. vailable network click Configure pzas gt amp YBBUser i NDTESTAP2 Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below AP1200 Jove down Leam about setting up wireless network configuration 4 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the following screen Chapter 4 Proxim Client Utility Configuration 37 ORINOCO Wireless Client User Guide AP1200 properties pa MA Association Authentication Network name SSID Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication WPA Data encryption TKIP 5 Select WPA under Network Authentication 6 Select TKIP or AES under Data Encryption This setting has to be identical to the Access Point that you set up 7 For Home or Small Business User enter your encryption key in the Network Key box It can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols You must use the very same key on all the clients that you set up If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that includes a RADIUS server consult your network administrator for further information 8 Click Ok to apply settings The following is an example of setting WPA under the TLS mode of Dynamic Security for business users 1 Sele
57. xample 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 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 67
58. y 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 11a 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 In 2003 the IEEE ratified the 802 119 standard This standard delivers the same 54Mbps maximum data rate as 802 1 1a yet it offers an additional and compelling advantage backward compatibility with 802 11b equipment This means that 802 11b client cards will work with 802 119 access points and 802 119 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 11g 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 802 119 are based on the same common standard IEEE 802 11 802 11a 802 11b and 802 11g devices have many of the same parameters Th
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