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1. Wireless Network Properties Network name SSID Compex i ce A A Wireless network key WEP Resumes This network requires a key for the followina Data encryption WEP enabled Ne Audherficalion Ghwed hess Access point infrastructure networks only Computer to computer ad hoc networks only Network key Key format ASCII characters me Automatically connect to non preferred networks Close Key length 104 bits 13 characters w Key index advanced 0 m C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Figure 6 2a Hierarchy of Various Other Menus 43 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Table 6 2a explains the various parameters on the Wireless Network Connection Properties Menu Parameters Description Use Windows to configure Specify whether to use Windows wireless Connection or my wireless network WLU1IA utility to configure WLUIIA settings Available Networks Display the wireless network detected by WLUIIA Preferred Networks Configure the priority of wireless network to connect to WLUIIA Table 6 2a Wireless Network Connection Properties Menu Parameters Table 6 2b explains the various parameters on the Advanced Menu Parameters Description Networks to access Specify the priority on the types of wireless network the wireless client is to be connected Automatically connect to Specify whether to connect to
2. yy as COMPEX networks work JOE MANUA COMPEX iWavePort SERIES WLU11A L Q O o lt x aa Y C Zz lt x _ T W D h Q O Manual number U 0336 V1 1C Copyrights 2001 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information which is protected by copyright Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Trademark Information Compex ReadyLINK and MicroHub are registered trademarks of Compex Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp NetWare is the registered trademark of Novell Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Notice Copyrights 2001 by Compex Inc All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior permission of Compex Inc is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Manual Revision by Christopher Manual Number U 0336 V1 1C Version 1 1 December 2001 Disclaimer Compex Inc provides this manual without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Compex Inc may make improvements and or changes to the product and or specifications of the product described in this manual without prior notice
3. File and Print Sharing Description Figure 8 1a Network Configuration 50 Chapter 8 Appendix 3 Check your list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab If TCP IP is not installed select Add button to start the installation 4 Select Protocol and click Add button Select Network Component Type Y Protocol UE Service Figure 8 1b Select Network Component Type 5 Select Microsoft and TCP IP in Manufacturers and Network Protocols columns respectively Click OK You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation Select Network Protocol SS a Banyan a Fast Infrared Protocol amp EICON Technology a P SP amp compatible Protocol a IBM a Microsoft 32 bit DLC Y Microsoft F Microsoft DLC Figure 8 1c Select Network Protocol 6 After TCP IP is installed go back to the Network screen and select TCP IP in the list of Network Components 51 Chapter 8 Appendix 7 Click Properties and check the settings in each of the TCP IP Properties window TCP IP Properties TCP IP Properties Tabs IP address Tab shown Figure 8 1d IP Address Configuration Now that you have your TCP IP installed you may proceed to section 7 2 to configure the TCP IP 32 Chapter 8 Appendix 8 2 Windows 98 98SE ME Configuration of TCP IP network protocol for DHCP server L Click on IP Address Tab and select Obtain an IP address automatically TCP IP Properties Figure 8 2
4. ood Activity Recened Packets 0 Figure 6 1c Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Click Advanced if Figure 6 1b is started else click Properties if Figure 6 1c is started Wireless Network Connection Properties Wireless Networks will be started as shown in Figure 6 1d 41 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Wireless Network Connection 5 Properties x Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure L nELHLS Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Learn about setting up wireless network configuration Figure 6 1d Wireless Network Connection Properties Wireless Networks 42 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity 6 2 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Properties Menu The properties of the Wireless Network Connection Properties Menu will be explained in this section Figure 6 2a shows the hierarchy of the other menus The various buttons will bring you to the various menus as shown in Figure 6 2a Wireless Network Connection 5 Properties an General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed Learn about setting up wireless network configuration
5. use right mouse button and click on Properties Select Hardware and then click Device Manager Select Network adapters You will be able to find Compex 1WavePort WLUI1A if it has been successfully installed See Figure 3 2 2d Device Manager Miele File Action View Help PCOM ui Batteries F Computer Se Disk drives a Display adapters 4 DYDICD ROM drives hi Floppy disk controllers A Floppy disk drives fq Human InterFace Devices i IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices ie Modems E Monitors BB Network adapters Ea Compex iwavePork WLU 14 B Realtek RTLEG139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet MIT l E PCMCIA adapters if Ports COM amp LPT a Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers i i i Figure 3 2 2d Check status of WLU11A driver 15 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 3 3 Configuration Utility Installation 3 3 1 Windows 98 98SE ME and Windows 2000 The Configuration Utility is required to configure your client to work with your wireless network L Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive and Windows will start Compex Product Information web page Figure 3 3 1b If no web is started locate start html at root directory of CD and double click it See Figure 3 3 1a CDid txt eo autorun inf User Manual Start 5 Acrobat Re Figure
6. 3 3 1a Locate Setup exe 16 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 2 Locate Drivers amp Utility and click it Locate for WLU11A Configuration Utility and click it See Figure 3 3 1b Your Source for Product Information from COMPEX INSTALL acROBAT READER y Figure 3 3 1b Drivers amp Utility 3 If you are using Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 select Run this program from its current location and click OK and proceed to step 5 Else skip this step See Figure 3 3 1c File Download Ea fou have chosen to download a file from this location Setup exe from E Software wall 1a What would you like to do with this file Save this program to disk i Alivaue ask before operna thie ipe ot ne Cancel More Info Figure 3 3 1c Run Drivers amp Utility 17 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 4 If you are using Windows XP click Open and proceed to step 5 Else skip this step See Figure 3 3 1d File Download You are downloading the file Ti f Setup exe from FiiSoftwaretwlul la Would pou like to open the file or save it to pour computer Save Cancel More Into Always ask before openina this tyoe of tle Figure 3 3 1d Open Drivers amp Utility 5 Click Next gt in the Welcome Screen as shown in Figure 3 3 le to continue Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter The InstallShield Wizard will
7. Compex Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the manual The information contained is subject to change without prior notice Your Feedback We value your feedback If you find any errors in this user s manual or if you have suggestions on improving we would like to hear from you Please contact us at Telephone 65 3810139 Fax 65 2809947 Email feedback compex com s g FCC NOTICE This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Increase the separation
8. CompexNETUUSBC inf removed from C WINDOWS INF OTHER WLUSBND5 SYS removed from C WINDOWS SYSTEM Compex iWavePort WLU11A USB adapter driver files successfully removed Figure 6 2b Uninstallation successful 39 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Windows XP comes with the support for wireless Network You can use Windows XP Wireless Connectivity to connect your WLU11A to your wireless network 6 1 Start Windows XP Wireless Connection Properties Menu 1 Once you have installed the drivers for WLU11A Windows XP will detect WLUIIA and a Wireless Network Connection icon will be seen on the system tray Click it See Figure 6 1a i Wireless Network Connection _ Wireless connection unavailable de 26 AM Figure 6 la Wireless Network Connection icon 2 If wireless client is not connected to any wireless network Figure 6 1b will be shown else Figure 6 1c will be shown Connect to Wireless Hetwork The following network s are avaiable To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks Fou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Figure 6 1b Connect to Wireless Network 40 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity 1i Wireless Network Connection Status FI General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 04 15 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength
9. TCP IP network protocol for DHCP server 55 NOTES SER E E A 58 Chapter 1 Product Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction Wireless network is a convenience to everyone Whether you are a home user or an office network administrator you are going to enjoy the benefits of the wireless network As a home user you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and maintain connection to your network Now you can surf the web send e mail or download a program while in the garden or near your swimming pool Wireless network will change the way you live No more unsightly cables and wiring with the implementation of a wireless network Many new offices in consideration of fast implementation and easy maintenance of the network has upgraded expanded to a wireless network 1 2 Overview Compex iWavePort WLUIIA is a handy card sized 11Mbps Wireless Adapter with USB Universal Serial Bus interface in compliant to IEEE 802 11b industry standard It offers the convenience of a plug and play by just simply connecting to a USB interface of your PC or notebooks 1 3 Features and Benefits Compex WLUIIA is designed to give you all the supPort features you need in a wireless network to establish a wireless client The following features are included as part of the benefits of owning a WLUIIA 1 3 1 IEEE 802 11b and USB 1 1 Specifications compliant The WLU11A can interoperate with any other wireless devices that comply with IEEE
10. Type Open Syst Open System P pen system ubrit Figure 4 5 1a 64 bit Encryption Configuration 2 Click Submit for changes to take effect NOTE NOTE All the information entered must be the same value as that of your wireless network in order for WLU11A to connect to it 34 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 6 Advanced configuration The Advanced configuration menu is for users who are familiar with the IEEE802 11 standard Preamble type Fragmentation Threshold and RTS CTS Threshold can be set here To set these setting do the following I Start the client utility Click Advanced menu and the following Figure 4 6a will be shown Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compex MavePort WLUTTA Figure 4 6a Advanced Menu 35 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Table 4 6 explains the various parameters on the Advanced Menu Parameters Description Preamble Type Fragmentation Threshold RTS CTS Threshold Select Long or Short Preamble for the length of the preamble Values Long 144 bits Short 72 bits Auto Automatically select Long or Short for Preamble type Set the maximum size the RF data packet will be split up for transmission Values 256 to 2345 2346 to disable Set the size of the Request to Send RTS and Clear to Send CTS packets Values 1 to 2346 2347 to disable Table 4 6 Advanced Menu Parameters 36 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configu
11. between the computer and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Compex Inc declares the following Product Name Compex iWavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter Model No WLUIIA conforms to the following Product Standards Radiated Emission Standards EN55022A FCC Part 15 Class B Conducted Emission Standards EN60555Pt2 conducted emission EN55022A conducted emission FCC Part 15 Class B Immunity Standards IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Therefore this product is in conformity with the following regional standards FCC Class B following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive CE Mark following the provisions of the EC directive 28 December 2001 R amp D Manager ii Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide For technical support you may contact COMPEX or its subsidiaries For your convenience you may also seek technical assistance from
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13. is the single point of all wireless communication The data packets from the wireless clients will be transferred to the access point before transmitting to other hosts on the network In an Ad Hoc architecture the wireless clients communicate directly with one another There is no single point of communication No access point exists on the wireless LAN Each wireless client transfers their data packets to the other Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1 4 2a shows an example of how you can use the WLU11A in an infrastructure architecture The number of wireless clients support depends on the access point infrastructure mode e WLU11A Figure 1 4 2a Infrastructure Architecture Configuration Figure 1 4 26 shows an example of how a WLUIIA can work in an Ad Hoc architecture In an Ad Hoc architecture there is no limit to the number of wireless clients you can connect WLU11A WLU11A Figure 1 4 2b Ad Hoc Architecture Configuration Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 5 Panel Views and Descriptions 1 5 1 Top View Figure 1 5 1a Top View of Compex WLU11A 1 5 2 Front View Figure 1 5 2a Front View of Compex WLUI1A Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 5 3 Panel Description le LED Red Power is supplied to WLUIIA Off No power is supplied to WLUIIA RX LED Blinking Green Data is receiving on the wireless interface Off No data is received on the wireless interface TX LED Blinking Green Data is transmi
14. of Compex Systems Pte Ltd This document contains instructions for installing configuring and using the WLUIIA It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some basic knowledge and expertise in the networking structure and protocols It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP IP and already up amp running and accessing the Internet Procedures for Windows 95 98 2000 NT operating systems are included in this document However for other operating system you may need to refer to your operating system s documentation for networking How to Use this Document The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific information pertaining to the product It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the installation and configuration of WLUIIA Conventions In this document special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly The Compex iWavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter is often referred to as WLUIIA in this document Below is a list of conventions used throughout NOTE This section will consist of important features or instructions CAUTION This section concerns risk of injury system damage or loss of data WARNING This section concerns risk of severe injury Menu Comm
15. office nebwor mvs gt Figure 8 3a Network Connections 55 Chapter 8 Appendix 2 Right click the network connections you want to edit and click Properties Figure 8 3b will be opened as shown Wireless Network Connection 4 Properties fx General wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Connect using BS Compes iw avePort wWL LUA This connection uses the following items S Client 5 ervice for N el Ware e Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Wi JE oS Packet Scheduler lt i i Install Uninstall TE Description Enables thi computer to log on to Hetw are servers and access their resources Show icon in notification area when connected Figure 8 3b WLU11A Network Connection 56 Chapter 8 Appendix 3 Highlight the Internet Protocol TCP IP item and click Properties Figure 8 3c will be shown Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get F settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically O Use the following ONS server addresses Advanced aK tence Figure 8 3c IP Address Configuration 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK To be able to browse the Net the PC
16. specific DNS Suffix TP AdA FESS ey Subnet Mask Default Gateway syunergyl 192 168 166 51 255 255 255 0 Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address wos b oe we ow Subnet Mask z 255 255 255 808 Default Gateway 203 120 12 15 8hd5O52c a4h9 484c 8243 6 7ad2b663bd 88 gt 192 163 184 26 Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 6 6 6 6 200 200 200 209 Figure 7 1 2a ipconfig command 49 Chapter 8 Appendix Chapter 8 Appendix This chapter provides some additional information that may be useful to you when setting up the WLUI1A Basic Networking configurations for network adapters are covered here The configurations here assumed that a DHCP server exist in your network 8 1 Adding TCP IP network protocol for Windows 98 98SE ME 1 From the Windows 98 98SE ME Start Button select Settings and then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network icon and a Network screen will appear as Network El Ei Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks Installed Components m Client for Netware Networks Compes ALIOOT PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter 4 Pe SPs compatible Protocol Look for TCP IP TCP IP Hemar Propenes Add button Primary Network Logori Client for Wetfare Networks
17. the local distributor or from the authorized dealer reseller that you have purchased this product from For technical support by email write to support compex com sg Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers Technical Support Centers Contact the technical support center that services your location U S A Canada Latin America and South America D lt Write Compex Inc 4051 E La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA Call Tel 714 630 7302 8 a m 5 p m Pacific time Tel 800 279 8891 ext 122 Technical Support E Fax Fax 714 630 6521 BBS 714 630 2570 24 hour access D lt Write ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh Albert Einstein Stra e 34 M21 63322 R dermark Germany T Call Tel 49 0 6074 98017 8 a m 5 p m local time Fax 49 0 6074 90668 Fax BBS 49 0 6074 93974 24 hour access Asia Australia New Zealand Middle East and the rest of the World D lt Write Compex Systems Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road 08 01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 Call Tel 65 286 1805 8 a m 5 p m local time Tel 65 286 2086 ext 199 Technical Support Fax Fax 65 283 8337 BBS 65 282 8854 24 hour access Internet E mail support compex com sg access FTPsite ftp compex com sg Website hitp www cpx com or http www compex com sg iii About This Document The product described in this document Compex iWavePort Series WLU11A is a licensed product
18. wireless network that are not non preferred networks specified in the preferred networks Table 6 2b Advanced Menu Parameters 44 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Table 6 2c explains the various parameters on the Wireless Network Properties Menu Parameters Description Network name SSID Data encryption WEP enabled Network Authentication Shared mode Network key Key format Key Length Key index The key is provided for me automatically This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used SSID is the acronym for Service Set Identifier It is a unique name that is shared among all wireless hosts in the same wireless network Specify whether to use Encryption when connecting to wireless network Specify whether wireless client use Open system or Shared Mode to authenticate to an Access Point Open system Wireless client does not need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point Shared Key Wireless client need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point Enter your Encryption Key here The format of the encryption key Values ASCII characters Hexadecimal digits Specify whether to use 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Specify the location of the of the Network key Specify whether to use the Encryption key is automatically provided by the preferred network Specify whether to set this network for ad
19. 802 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and interpretable with most notebooks and desktop computers in compliance to USB 1 1 specifications 1 3 2 Supports 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbps Data Rates WLUIIA works at a maximum speed of 11Mbps on the wireless interface and is backward compatible to support older wireless products with lower speeds of 1 2 Mbps Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 3 3 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64 128 bit data encryption For data privacy Compex iWavePort WLUIIA uses a 64 bit or 128 bit private encryption key WEP to lock your information which are transmitted over the air Only wireless clients configured with the same WEP key will have access to the data 1 4 Applications The Compex WLU1IA facilitates wireless connections to other hosts on a network 1 4 1 When do you need wireless LAN Installing the Compex WLU11A will be an advantage when you have the following situation Demanding High Mobility at your Home or Office Where time is a scare source Structural restriction in the building Cost effectiveness against laying of cables Easy scalability and expansion of existing network 1 4 2 Networking scenarios for WLU11A WLUIIA can be configured for 2 types of wireless architectures Infrastructure and Ad Hoc In the Infrastructure architecture all the wireless clients communicate through the access point which is a device that acts as a base station for all wireless communication It
20. WLU114 3 SSID Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Compex Tx Rate Operating Mode Ad Hoc Auto Channel 3 Power Mgmt Mode ccp Em ms Submit Active Tx Fate Jauto Power Mgmt Mode Active Cancel MAC Address 00 60 48 E4 BE10 Status Associated BSSID 00 90 4B 08 94 14 Signal Strength Link Quality Figure 4 2 2a Example of Ad Hoc Mode 2 Click Submit and WLU11A will search for any wireless clients 3 Click Exit to close the program NOTE All the information entered must be the same value as your other wireless clients in order for WLU11A to connect to them 2i Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 3 Statistics After you have configured the desired architecture WLUIIA can show you the statistics for transmission To watch the statistics follow the procedures below 1 Start the client utility Click Statistics menu and the following Figure 4 3a will be shown Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compe MwiavePort WLUTTA Figure 4 3a Statistics menu 28 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Table 4 3 explains the various parameters on the Statistics Menu Data Successful Tx Rx The number of data packets successfully transmitted or received Unsuccessful Tx Rx The number of data packets unsuccessfully transmitted or received Management Successful Tx Rx The number of management packets successfully transmitted or receive
21. a IP Address Configuration 2 Click on Bindings Tab and select Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK TCP IP Properties Figure 8 2b Binding 53 Chapter 8 Appendix 3 Click the Gateway and make sure all fields are blank TCP IP Properties HENO Figure 8 2c Gateway Click on DNS Configuration Tab and select Disable DNS TCP IP Properties ost Dama SNS sewersEaci iden 203 120 90 90 HENOVE 165 21 100 88 165 21 83 88 Bonan sumi searcmidraen ee meio we Figure 8 2c Gateway 54 Chapter 8 Appendix 5 Click OK to accept these settings and reboot the PC 8 3 Windows XP Configuration of TCP IP network protocol for DHCP server For Windows XP you do not need to install the TCP IP protocol as it is installed when you install a network card Therefore only the configuration for TCP IP is shown L From the Windows XP Start menu click Control Panel then click Network and Internet Connections Then click Network Connections to open Figure 8 3a below a Network Connections E E x File Edit View Favorites Tools Adwanced Help F sack Qj Ei J Search er Folders Fez Address e Network Connections bd 0 j Name Type Status Network Tasks LAN or High Speed Internet aee e Y Wireless Network Connection 4 LAM or High Speed Inter Enabled al Local Area Connection Enabled 2 Up a ee or small Compex iWavePort WLUL14
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23. age should contains the following WLU11A Adapter USB Cable Quick Install Guide with warranty card CD User manual and software drivers and utilities 2 2 Setup Considerations Check your Local Area Network configurations Check if it is Dynamic or Static IP addressing Check the TCP IP protocols and IP address settings of the PCs Clients or Ethernet Hub Switch in your LAN 2 2 1 Software requirements Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP 2 MB of hard disk space 2 2 2 Hardware requirements Computers with USB port that complies with USB specification 1 1 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation WLUIIA is a Plug and Play device You can plug into your USB port or remove it without shutting down your computer 3 1 WLUI11A Hardware Installation Figure 3 la WLU11A Connections Before you start the hardware installation you need to have the following items ready WLUIIA unit USB cable Computer with USB port To begin li Power up your computer and login 2 Plug the smaller connector of the USB cable to WLU11A and the other end the cable to your computer 3 The PWR LED will light up indicating that WLUIIA is receiving power from your computer 4 Your computer will detect the USB device and we can proceed with the software installation next Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 3 2 WLUI11A Driver Installation This section is
24. ally Recommended Click Hest to continue Figure 3 2 2a Found new hardware 13 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 2 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive Select Include this location in the search enter x Software wlulla drivers and click Next gt as shown in Figure 3 2 2b Windows will detect the drivers for you Click Continue Anyway to proceed Note x is the drive letter of your CD ROM drive Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed C Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search E Software wiul 1 a drivers WinxP a Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not quarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware erram ctl Figure 3 2 2b Windows logo test 3 Windows will copy the necessary files and complete the installation when Figure 3 3 2c is shown Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update eS wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for E Compex iWavePort WLU114 Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 3 3 2c Installation complete 14 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 4 Go to My Computer
25. ands Button Dialog Will appear as follows in Bold Buttons Eg Reboot System and Save Product Indicators Eg MODEM 1 port or STATUS LED indicator 1V Table of Contents Copyrchts 2001 Compex Systems Pte etd uesia ae a A 1 Trademark IN Orna Oena ar a Mune A O oatiouss 1 D dacacetacer sees tc che AA ati A E a acne eae tees 1 PY OUP FECA DAC Ke soraan A bonem rea eehaa enon ese ack AT 1 RCC NO UIC S cata E E ce ds aoe S AE E EE E E EE see ii Declaration of Conformity sieaa atlases A E a Ea aaaea ll Technical Support IntOrnmad OM esseeri atin vas sax suse annie acaba A a Ea seuss ii About This Document ainan a A A AAE ATA A E i 1V How to Use this DOCUMENT aeee aa a A a a a a ati 1V CONVENTIONS aean rates Eis la rales ats toe aaah ane AE Ea tant thE Mah et at ae ot 1V Chapter 1 Product Overview eniste oannes oaii i 1 EE OOOO a levels Beraleateaieareualaauietseaee 1 1 SOVCRVICW a eles 1 Eo Reatiires and Bene Mts a a N 1 1 3 1 IEEE 802 11b and USB 1 1 Specifications compliant 1 1 3 2 Supports 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbps Data Rates cceeeeeeeeeeeees l 1 3 3 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64 128 bit data encryption 2 LA Applications a enti nae masa 2 1 4 1 When do you need wireless LAN cccccessseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeees 2 1 4 2 Networking scenarios for WLUILIA eee cecceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 1 5 Panel Views and Descriptions sessiieriesectccadactieev aise wed ctw
26. d 2 Once the following screen Figure 6 1b is shown the un installation process is completed Click Finish to close it InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard i ance Figure 5 1b Maintenance Complete 38 Chapter 5 Un installation for drivers and Utility 5 2 Drivers Un Installation If the drivers are corrupted you can remove the drivers by following the procedures below l Search for the Un98wlua bat file in the CD ROM under the directory software wlu11a drivers and Run it Diskid txt Externalrom Internmalrom Netvusbo nf Readme tst jiu 3 rm UnSwluc bat WlisbndS sys Figure 5 2a Un98wlua bat NOTE This batch file only works for Windows 98 98SE and ME 2 A Dos batch will run Press Enter key twice to uninstalled the drivers Figure 6 2b shows the results of the un installation 2 Finished UN9S8WLUC Auta J 9 This program will remove Compex iWavePort WLU11A USB driver files from Windows If this is not correct press CTRL C now to abort Do you want to continue PRESS CTRL C to ABORT Press any key to continue ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO REMOVE PRESS CTRL C to ABORT NOW IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO Press any key to continue NETUUSBC INF not found in G N skipped WLUSBNDS SYS not found in C N skipped i WINDOWSNINF skipped
27. d Unsuccessful Tx Rx The number of management packets unsuccessfully transmitted or received Rejected packets Number of rejected transmitted received packets TX RX Table 4 3 Statistic Menu Parameters 29 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 4 Site Survey The Site Survey shows the wireless hosts that are detected by WLUIIA To check the wireless hosts around WLU11A do the following 1 Start the client utility Click Site Survey menu and the following Figure 4 4a will be shown Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compex m avePort w LUTTA Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version BSSID 551D Signal Channel Encryption B 00 90 46 08 941A Comper 90 F Ho lr Re Scan Figure 4 4a Site Survey Menu 2 To scan the wireless hosts click Re Scan During the scanning you can end it by clicking Cancel 30 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Table 4 4 explains the various parameters on the Site Survey Menu Parameters Description BSSID A hex number that identifies the wireless host SSID SSID is the acronym for Service Set Identifier It is a unique name that is shared among all wireless hosts in the same wireless network Shows the signal strength to the device Channel The frequency channel that is set on the respective wireless host Encryption Shows whether Encryption is turned on or off on the respective wireless host BSS BSS is the acron
28. drivers and click Next gt See Figure 3 2 1c Note x is the drive letter for your CD ROM drive Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search I Floppy disk drives M CD ROM drive T Microsoft Windows Update i Specify a location DAs oftware wwii adrivers Browse Figure 3 2 1c Select drivers location 10 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 4 Click Next gt once windows found the driver in CD drive See Figure 3 2 1d Add Hew Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Compes iWavePort Ww LUTTA Windows 1s now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver q ONSOFTWARESWLUTTASDRIVERSSCNE TY Cancel Figure 3 2 1d Drivers confirmation 5 Click Next gt to confirm and Windows will install the drivers as shown in Figure 3 2 le Source Windows 98 Second Edition CO AOM Destinations C AW INDOWS 55 TEMANDIS WE SYS Figure 3 2 1e Drivers Installation 1 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 6 After Windows finish copying the files click Finish to complete the installation See Figure 3 2 1f For Windows 98 98SE ME please reboot the system Add Hew Hardware Wizard Figure 3 2 1f Installatio
29. eless Connectivity 6 4 Ad Hoc Mode With 128 bit Encryption Configuration l Start Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Properties Menu click Add and enter the following information Network name SSID Wireless Network Properties Compex Data encryption WEP enabled Network name SSID Compex Wireless network key WEP Network Authentication Shared This network requires a key for the following mode a y 3 C Data encryption WEF enabled Network key C Network Authentication Shared mode 11223344556677889900aabbec etno Ee 3344556677889900aabbec Key format R Hexadecimal digits erona Hesadecinal cigts Key length Key length E ir bits 26 digits v 104 bits 26 digits re N Key index advanced iia ea 0 The key is provided for me automatically The key is provided for me automatically LI This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used M 2 Click OK and then click Refresh to let WLUI1A search for your preferred wireless network NOTE All the information entered must be the same value as your other wireless clients in order for WLU11A to connect to them 47 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to perform some basic troubleshooting when you encounter problems while installing the Compex WLU11A 7 1 Encounter IP Address Conflicts In the process of configuring the WLU11A in networ
30. for your secret key to encrypt the data transmitted Each key needs to have 26 Hex numbers Enter your Encryption Key here NOTE You can enter up to 4 Encryption Key However only 1 key will be used at a time Default Key Select one of the four keys to use for encryption Mode Select the mode for the encryption key Values Optional Encryption key does not depend on the Encryption key selected Mandatory Encryption also depends on the Encryption key selected Authentication Select how the wireless client authenticate with the access point Type Values Open system Wireless client does not need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point Shared Key Wireless client need to share the same Encryption key to authenticate with access point Table 4 5 Site Survey Menu Parameters 33 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 5 1 Ad Hoc 64 bit Encryption Configuration L Start the client utility Click Encryption menu and configure the following parameters Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Encryption 64 bit Compex WavePort WLUTTA Key 1 0123456789 Status Statistics Site Survey Eneryption Advanced Version Key 2 ABCDEFO0000 i Key 3 Encryption e4 Bit 0000000000 am maes Key 4 Ke2 ABCDEF 0000000000 Key 3 onoono Default Key Kep 4 oo00000000 Key 1 Mode P Key BI Mandatory Sea Mode Mandatory ka Authentication Type Authentication
31. gnal strength of data packets from the access point in infrastructure mode Values 0 to 100 Indicates the signal quality of the link to other wireless hosts Values 0 to 100 Table 4 2 Status Menu Parameters Continue Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 2 1 Infrastructure Architecture Configuration L Start the client utility Click Status menu and then click Change and configure the following parameters Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Operating Mode Infrastructure Compex tww avePort WLU114 SSID mpa status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Tx Rate Auto Operating Mode Infrastructure Power Mgmt Mode Acive Channel SSID Compex TER WOM Ts Rate Auto Submit Power Mgmt Mode Active Cancel MAC Address 00 60 48 E4 BE10 Status associated BSSID 00 90 46 08 94 1 4 Signal Strength Link Quality Figure 4 2 1a Example of Infrastructure Mode 2 Click Submit and WLU11A will search for any access point 3 Click Exit to close the program 26 NOTE All the information entered must be the same value as your access point in order for WLUIIA to connect to it Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 2 2 Ad Hoc Architecture Configuration L Start the client utility Click Status menu and then click Change and configure the following parameters Operating Mode Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Ad Hoc Channel Compex MWavePort
32. hoc or Infrastructure mode Infrastructure There is an access point in the wireless network Ad Hoc There is no access point in the wireless network Table 6 2c Wireless Network Connection Menu Parameters 45 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity 6 3 Infrastructure Mode With 64 bit Encryption Configuration l Start Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Properties Menu click Add and enter the following information Wireless Network Properties Network name SSID a Compex Network name SSID Compex Data encryption WEP enabled ieee neuk Kap TEP e This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Shared mode Data encryption WEF enabled L Network key Network key 1122334455 1122334455 Hi Key format Key format Hexadecimal digits Hexadecimal digits Key length 40 bits 10 digits v Key length e oe g a 40 bits 10 digits E Key index advanced L The key is provided for me automatically 0 The key is provided for me _ This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used automatically o This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used LI 2 Click OK and then click Refresh to let WLU11A search for your preferred wireless network NOTE All the information entered must be the same value as your access point in order for WLU11A to connect to it 46 Chapter 6 Windows XP Wir
33. install Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 3 le Setup welcome screen 18 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 6 Select the directory to install the utility by clicking Browse and select the various directories To install in the default directory just click Next gt See Figure 3 3 1f Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Setup Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files oaen 7 istenleniielG Figure 3 3 1f Select directory to setup utility 7 Enter the name of the program folder for the utility To use the default just click Next gt See Figure 3 3 1g Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Setup Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Wireless 802 11 USB Utility Macromedia Fireworks 3 stenlSsiielg Figure 3 3 1g Select directory to setup utility 19 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 8 Windows will install the files from the diskette as shown in Figure 3 3 1h msta at ate cl Figure 3 3 1h Installing files 9 When setup finished installing the utility as shown in Figure 3 3 11 clicks Finish to complete it Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Wireless 802 11 USB Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard E l sance Figure 3 3 1i Installation Completion 20 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installa
34. k with a DHCP server you may encounter a conflict of IP address as shown The system has detected a conflict for IP address 192 168 10 58 with the system having hardware address 00 00 54 32 23 13 The interface has been disabled Figure 7 1a IP conflict 7 1 1 For Windows 98 98SE ME In Windows 95 98 you can try the following to release your IP address and renew a new IP address L Click Start point to Run and enter in winipefg The Winipcfg screen will then appear as shown Click Release All button The Winipcfg will then release your current TCP IP configuration to 0 0 0 0 IP Configuration OP x Ethernet Adapter Information Fast Ethernet PL Adapter Adapter Address O0 30 08 65 16 C3 IF Address 192 168 10 58 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 10 10 Release Renew Releaze All Renew All More Info gt gt Figure 7 1 la Winipcfg program Ze Click OK 48 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 3 And Restart your computer 7 1 2 For Windows 2000 XP Do the following 1 At the Command Prompt type ipconfig release and press Enter 2 Next type ipconfig renew and press Enter See Figure 7 12a WINNT S stem32 command com D gt ipconfig release Windows 2008 IP Configuration IP address successfully released for adapter Local Area Connection 3 D 5 gt ipconfig renew Windows 2000 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 3 Connection
35. n complete 7 Go to My Computer use right mouse button and click on Properties Select Device Manager then Network adapters You will be able to find Wireless 802 11b USB Adapter if it has been successfully installed See Figure 3 2 1g System Properties 2 x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Petformanc View devices by ype View devices by connection f CDROM H E Disk drives Display adapters aS Floppy disk controllers H Hard disk controllers gy Human Interface Devices gt IBM ThinkPad UltraBase re Keyboard H E Modem E Monitors E D gt Mouse Network adapters i Compex WavePort WLUI1A fi Dial Up Adapter fi Zonet ZEN1200 CardBus Fast Ethemet PC Card r mo D MOLIA eet _Propetes Refesh OK Cancel Figure 3 2 1g Check status of WLU11A driver 12 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 3 2 2 Windows XP Driver Installation Guide L Power up your computer Connect the USB male connector to your computer USB port Your computer will detect the WLU11A hardware immediately as shown in Figure 3 2 2 a Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next gt to continue Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps pou install software for USB Device fe If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatic
36. ration 4 7 Version checking Check the version of your Driver firmware and Application here You can download the newer version on Compex web site at www compex com sg or Www cpx com To check the version of your WLU11A do the following ie Start the client utility Click Version menu and the following Figure 4 7a will be shown Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compex m avePort w LUTTA Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Driver Version 1 1 2 22 Firmware Version 0 90 0 17 Application Version 3 1 4 5 Figure 4 7a Version Menu Table 4 7b explains the various parameters on the Version Menu Parameters Description Tevenn the dnvenuced The version of the firmware in WLULIA Application Version The version of the Client Utility Table 4 7b Version Menu Parameters 37 Chapter 5 Un installation for drivers and Utility Chapter 5 Un installation for Utility and drivers This chapter provides instructions for you to un install the drivers and utility 5 1 To Un install Utility If you want to install a new client utility you need to un install the present client utility first 1 Start the Uninstall Select Programs folder and then select Wireless 802 11 USB Utility folder and click Uninstall Click OK to continue Confirm Uninstall x Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components Caa Figure 5 1a InstallShield Wizar
37. re 4 la Start Configuration amp Monitor Utility You can also start the utility by clicking the Utility icon on the system tray as shown in Figure 3 3 1 2a Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 2 Architecture configuration WLUIIA can be configured to work in Infrastructure or Ad Hoc architecture mode For more information about Infrastructure or Ad Hoc architecture please refer to section 1 4 2 To configure the Architecture do the following 1 Start the client utility Click Status menu and the following screen will be shown in Figure 4 2a Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compex m avePort w LUTTA Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Operating Mode Infrastructure SSID Compex Submit Tx Rate Auto Power Mgmt Made Active Cancel MAC Address 00 80 48 E 4 BE 10 Status J ssociated BS SID 00 90 46 08 94 14 Signal Strength TTT TTT TIT ITTI Ti it Link Quality Figure 4 2a Start Configuration amp Monitor Utility 23 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Before we continue the various parameters on Status menu are explained in Table 4 2 below Parameters Description Operating mode SSID Power Mgmt Mode 24 Select the Ad Hoc or Infrastructure architecture for your wireless network Values Infrastructure There is an access point in the wireless network Ad Hoc There is no access point in the wireles
38. s network Select the frequency channel for your wireless network client Values to 4 channels France 1 to 11 channels United States amp Canada FCC 1 to 13 channels European except France ETSI SSID is the acronym for Service Set Identifier It is a unique name that is shared among all wireless hosts Key in an Identification to specify the wireless network you want to access Set the transfer rate for the wireless interface If the transfer rate for your wireless interface cannot be sustained the link will be dropped If you set the Tx Rate to Auto WLU11A will adjust the transfer rate depending on the Link distance Values 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps Auto To enable power saving for WLU11A select Power Save else select Active Values Power Save Active NOTE Power Save mode can only work in Infrastructure mode Table 4 2 Status Menu Parameters Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Parameters Description MAC Address Signal Strength Link Quality 25 Shows the MAC address of your WLUI1A Shows the various status of wireless connection Values Changing configuration Utility is updating information to WLUIIA Scanning WLUIIA is scanning for any available wireless network OK WLUI1IA detects other wireless clients in Ad Hoc mode Associated BSSID WLUI1I1A is connected to an Access Point in Infrastructure mode The BSSID is shown in HEX numbers Indicates the si
39. similar to the Quick Install Guide The driver and client utility installations will be shown in following pages 3 2 1 Windows 98 98SE 2000 WLU11A Driver Installation Once you plug WLUIIA into your computer it will detect the WLUIIA hardware immediately as shown in Figure 3 2 1a Click Next gt to continue Add Hew Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for USB Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Cancel Figure 3 2 1a USB Device detection NOTE NOTE If your computer does not detect the WLU11A check that your USB driver for your operating system is working properly You may need to install the USB driver for computer Please refer to the troubleshooting in chapter 7 Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended in Figure 3 2 1b and then click Next gt Add Hew Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do Search for the best driver for your device Recommended cee ee eeeeeeeene ee eeneceeeaeeoeeaecoeenesaueaecoueaesoueaesousameceeuaeseseaeeueeaseusemeaueeasene s Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location 0 You can select the diver you want lt Back Cancel Figure 3 2 1b Search for new drivers 3 Insert the CD into your computer CD ROM drive Select Specify a location enter x Software wlulla
40. tion 10 Once you have completed the installation the utility will start automatically The utility icon will appear on the system tray once it 1s started See Figure 3 3 1 EJ 1 41 Ph Figure 3 3 1j Configuration amp Monitor Utility 3 3 2 Windows XP Configuration Windows XP configuration please refer to Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Properties for Windows XP Software Refer page 40 for the setup 21 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration The client utility you have just installed allows you to configure WLUIIA easily without having to reboot your operating system 4 1 Start the utility There are various ways you can start the configuration utility in Windows 98 98SE 2000 XP You can start the utility from the Windows Start menu select Programs folder and then select Wireless 802 11 USB Utility folder and click WLAN Monitor Utility MS D05 Prompt a Programs m Wireless 802 11 USB Utility ET Uninstall WLAN Monitor Utility Favorites Outlook Express B WLAN Monitor Utility os Documents PhOskwin i AJ Windows Explorer Eh Settings j B Windows Media Player Microsoft Access eg Find Microsoft Excel D Help T Microsoft FrontPage Microsoft Outlook Run Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word E Log Ot Abe HH Visio 2000 Cy Shut Down Acrobat Distiller 5 0 CA Adobe Acrobat 5 0 Er es bid a 4 Microsoft ActiveSync Start Figu
41. tting on the wireless interface Off No data is transmitted on the wireless interface fal sccm Antenna The antenna is for RF Transmission Receiving ee Port The connection port for your USB cable Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 6 Technical Specifications Model Industry Standards Interface Radio Technology Frequency Band Operating Channels Media Access Method Data Rate Modulation Antenna Data Privacy Power Consumption Net Weight Dimension L x W x H Environmental Requirement Temperature Humidity iWavePort WLUILIA IEEE 802 11 amp 802 11b DSSS USB Specification v1 1 CE Mark FCC Class B Gost C Tick One Type B USB interface Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 2400 2483 5MHz US Canada 2400 2497MHz Europe Japan 4 Channels France 11 Channels US amp Canada 13 Channels Europe Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps CCK BPSK QPSK Dipole Antenna 64 bit or 128 bit WEP selectable 5V 250mA TX 150mA RX 30mA Standby About 130 g 101mm x 65 mm x 14 mm Operating 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 70 C Operating 10 RH to 70 RH Storage 5 RH to 90 RH Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirement needs before you begin any installation and configuration on the Compex WLUIIA 2 1 Package Content Thank you for purchasing the Compex WLUI1A The pack
42. usually runs a browser If you have not installed any install one now The most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Start the browser and the NP11A will connect these PCs to the Internet 57 58 NOTES
43. ym for Basic Service Set It indicates the mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc this BSSID is working in Table 4 4 Site Survey Menu Parameters 31 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration 4 5 Security As air is the medium of transmission any users with a wireless enabled computer can eardrop the data transmitted easily For protection of your data from unauthorized users you need to encrypt the data before they are transmitted WLU11A offers two types of encryption 64 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP To secure your data do the following 1 Start the client utility Click Encryption menu and select 64 bit under Encryption parameters and the following Figure 4 5a will be shown Compex Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Compex m avePort w LUTTA Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Version Encryption ooo0000000 oo00000000 oooco00000 ooo0000000 Default Key Key HI x blode Mandatory el l Authentication Type Open System Submit Figure 4 5a Encryption Menu i2 Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration Table 4 5 explains the various parameters on the Encryption Menu Parameters Description Encryption Select Disabled 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption Values Disabled Encryption is disabled 64 bit You need to key in 10 Hex numbers for your secret key to encrypt the data transmitted Each key needs to have 10 Hex numbers 128 bit You need to key in 26 Hex numbers

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