WL-211F User Manual
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1. 5 Click Start gt Settings gt Network Connections or right click mouse on the My Network Places Network Neighborhood for TCP IP setting Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help ae Q e e 5 JO search E Folders Ez Address Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks ES e Local Area Connection E Create a new Enabled COMMEEHEN fh Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Disable Set up a home or small View Available Wireless Networks office network Status Disable this network device Repair Repair this connection Bridge Connections Rename this connection view status of this connection F B Change settings of this gt Rename connection z z Create Shortcut User s Guide 11 6 Click Properties from the pop up menu Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties button 4 Wireless Network Connection 4 Properties AE General Advanced Connect using ES Wireless ComboCard This connection uses the following items M 2 005 Packet Scheduler A AF AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 v3 2 0 3 uy Intemet Protocol TCP IP y E E Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected User s Guide 72. Outlook Express a 2 Y S Remote Assistance windows Media Player 3 Windows Messenger e Network Connections Step 2 Restart your Computer User s Guide 4 Configuration Utility Wireless network adapter uses its own management software All functions controlled by user are provided by this application Usually this application starts automatically or click a icon from Start Menu to start the Utility application A new icon a should appear in your Icon tray if your WLAN adapter is working properly If the icon is in red color it means that WLAN adapter is under poor signal or the connection is unavailable A Mb 4 33pm User can navigate through sheets by clicking tabs X button will minimize window To provide more information click More button Below description explains the usage of this utility Wireless Monitor Ai Link Information ly AP List gg Profile Setting About Current Profile String dg 1590 User s Guide 15 4 1 Link Information Connected To Network Wireless Monitor Wireless Information Connect To Network Network Type Channel Encryption Link Speed Signal Strength IP Information DHCP Status Current IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server 1590 00 90 48 63 47 13 Access Point 1 64 bits 48 Mbits sec Link Quality Enable 210 66 97 125 255 255 255 0 210 66 97 17 168 95 1 1 This
3. You can select either Obtain an IP address automatically or Use the following IP address setting If your choice is the second one then entering the IP address Subnet mask Default gateway and DNS After setting these parameters appropriately click OK to return to back menu Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties ES You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 100 Subnet mask 209 209 20 0 Default gateway E 192 168 y me G 254 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 1 254 Alternate DNS server User s Guide 13 3 3 Uninstall Procedure Step 1 If you want to uninstall the WLAN adapter just simply click Start gt Program gt Wireless Network Utility gt Uninstall It shall uninstall all related programs Windows Catalog Windows Update Programs Documents Settings Search Help and Support Run Log Off admin ON 0 vo Ws Windows XP Professional Turn Off Computer z o Accessories 1 Games NetIQ Chariot SoundMAX Startup Se ee ee a Wireless Network Utility 2 Uninstall Wireless Network Utility 2 Wireless Network Utility Internet Explorer MSN Explorer
4. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Wireless ComboCard If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Select Install the software automatically Recommended and then click Next to continue User s Guide 9 Once your system detected the driver Microsoft will show a warning message as below Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software SS Y Hg Wireless ComboCard Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware Wireless ComboCard has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows lt P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Click Continue Anyway for next step After copy the file to your system then the setup is finish 3 Insert your wireless network card into your computer Note If the wireless network card is PCI inter
5. networks without installing or moving wires Wireless LANs offer the following productivity convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks e Mobility Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real time information anywhere in their organization This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not possible with wired networks e Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings e Installation Flexibility Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go e Reduced Cost of Ownership While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware overall installation expenses and life cycle costs will be significantly lower Long term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves adds and changes e Scalability Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer to full infrastructure networks also allow roaming over a broad area User s Guide 6 3 Installation for Windows platform The following section will assist you in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully You will first install software Utility and then insert attach
6. s Guide 17 4 2 AP List The Connections Tab shows current status of available APs within the network Wireless Monitor Network Type Access Point ia optech Channel 1 ka 103 ia aplig Encryption On Gemtek N Atheros Wi Surveyed at i KEN 00 90 4B 63 47 13 KENGO1 User may select profile or ESSID from above list click Connect to connect with the AP Click Refresh to rescan the network this utility with site survey function it will detect and list all available AP s within network User s Guide 4 3 Profile Setting Profile Setting allows user to create profiles for different network environments Wireless Monitor i Link Information By AP List g Profile Setting R About Profil Mama m Site Information 19 1590 1590 Network Type Access Point Channel 1 Encryption On IP Setting Off Click Add button to create new profiles Edit for editing current exist profile Click Delete button if you wish to delete profiles Network Name The name of Profile users can define it by themselves Network Type This field allows you to select from a list of supported Network Modes The modes displayed will have two values Peer to Peer and Access Point Wireless Monitor Profile Setting Network Name 1590 Network Type Access Point X Transfer Rate gt Automatic a eA aBc ABC Nex User s Gu
7. the Wireless LAN Adapter to your system and finally set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to install The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used without bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources User s Guide 7 3 1 Installation Overview Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection Install the Access Point at first AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode Install the software using the Install CD Install the Wireless LAN Card Install the network protocol s required to communicate on your network Most likely you will need the TCP IP protocol User s Guide 8 3 2 Install Procedure for Windows Note Do not insert the WLAN Adapter until you are asked to do so failure of which may result in unsuccessful installation of your WLAN device 1 Insert the given Installation CD in the CD ROM then browse the CD content and find a file which be named Setup exe double click it for beginning the installation Follow the instruction to finish the installation InstallShield Wizard Wireless Card Installation Welcome to the Wireless Card Setup Back Cancel 2 After complete the procedure insert your WLAN card into PCMCIA PCI slot or USB connector of your system and then system will detect new hardware Found New Hardware Wizard
8. Wireless Network Card Series User s Guide Version 2 1 User s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 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 operati
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10. e EEEE 18 4 3 Profile A catered Acti ae NEG cele Da al Aca adic ed aa oneal aaa 19 AEA OOM e a dol 23 A A aa coca N E cael see ga ks nner an eae Gaide Tutt cds een ce 24 5 1 Using WinXP Wireless Zero configuration for WPA setup 0 24 User s Guide 4 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN Adapter This User s Guide will assist you with the installation procedure The package you have received should contain the following items e Wireless LAN Adapter e Quick Installation Guide e CD containing Wireless network adapter utility amp drivers and User s Guide Note if anything is missing please contact your vendor Note This manual is valid for all Wireless LAN adapters such as PC Card USB mini USB PCI adapter mini PCl etc User s Guide 5 2 Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN Local Area Networks systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional wired system Wireless LANs WLANs are more flexible easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than their wired equivalence Using radio frequency RF technology WLANs transmit and receive data over the air minimizing the need for wired connections Thus WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility and through simplified configuration enable movable LANs With wireless LANs users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and network managers can set up or augment
11. face then you should shut down your computer first and power on your computer after you complete the card insertion User s Guide 4 Click the right button of mouse on My Computer gt Manage gt Device Manager Check whether it has WLAN adapter in one of the sockets or not If you find Wireless ComboCard in one of the sockets it means the card is detected properly If you cannot find this card on device manager please click the Action gt Scan for hardware changes for research again If this card is shown with yellow exclamation mark please remove it and click the Action gt Scan for hardware changes for research this hardware again for proper hardware installation m Computer Management File view Window Help e Am8 Ta Services and Applications 15 Mice and other pointing devices Modems Monitors e Network adapte PCMCIA adapters 3 Ports COM amp LPT MR Processors 8 Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Computer Management Local 2 System Tools Batteries E Event Viewer Computer Shared Folders 99 Disk drives 2 Local Users and Groups 2 Display adapters Performance Logs and Alerts DYD CD ROM drives z Device Manager 2 Floppy disk controllers Storage 83 Human Interface Devices Removable Storage IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Disk Defragmenter jal Infrared devices Disk Management ae Keyboards
12. field is used to display the current status of connection The state shows Connected to Network means normal flow of operation in Infrastructure mode The PC is connected to access point Networking is available A state of Scanning means that the node is searching for available Access Point within effective range This field will also display an error message for some reason if the driver fails to initial Network Type Infrastructure Mode The driver will scan all available channels continuously until it finds one or more Access Points that match its SSID At that point it will try and authenticate and associate with the Access Point Peer to Peer Mode The driver will scan for 5 seconds looking for an existing Ad Hoc network using the same SSID Channel The current channel that be used for this WLAN adapter will be shown in this field User s Guide 16 Encryption All encryption status will be shown in this field Link Speed The current transmit rate will be shown in this field Signal Strength The signal strength bar graph is only active when the node is in infrastructure mode The bar graph displays normalized signal strength as reported by the radio averaged over all frames over 100 bytes long that are received from the AP Link Quality The Link Quality bar graph is only active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode The bar graph displays the quality of the link between the node and Access Point User
13. ide 19 Peer to Peer This is 802 11 peer to peer mode In 802 11 Ad Hoc only one wireless cell is supported for each different SSID All communication is done from Client to Client without the use of an Access Point 802 11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection Access Point This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802 11 Access Point All communication is done via the Access Point which relays packets to other wireless Clients in the BSS as well as to nodes on a wired network such as Ethernet Transmit Rate The transmission rate at which client of AP transmits the data packets You may set this to fixed 1Mbps fixed 2 Mbps fixed 5 5 Mbps or higher or Automatic for 802 11 AP Authentication Mode You may desire an additional measure of security on your WLAN which can be achieved by using WEP or WPA encryption Wireless Monitor f Open System Shared Key a WPA PSK 0 4 1 0101 1 0 1 0101 1 0 1 Cu CNet a User s Guide 20 This panel allows to entry for 64 128 bit encryption according to WEP function select To be written to the driver and registry such as Hexadecimal format each key must consist of hex digits which means that only digit 0 9 and letters A F are valid entries If entered format is incorrect the utility will not accept it WPA pre shared key is one advanced security for wireless network There are 2 types algorithm could be suppor
14. ion The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i 1590 A a v This wireless network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key Confirm network key Enable IEEE 802 1 authentication for this network If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Click Advanced and the following screen will appear Over the Wireless Networks tab click Configure Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks Advanced Y Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure aplig 4 NASASF i 1590 Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Move up Move down Add Remove Properties Learn about setting up wireless network configuration User s Guide 25 Step3 Verify that the Network Authentication is WPA and the Data encryption is TKIP or AES The encryption type should match the WPA setting of your Access Point Step4 Wireless network properties p Association Authentication Network name SSID ESE Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentica
15. on FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body If this device is going to be operated in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range then it is restricted in indoor environment only This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter User s Guide 2 Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher May 2005 User s Guide 3 Contents Te ITLOGUGHOMM 2 scsacscsocehecaceanestedeeneslialeedadedadenhdddcaseubedeneandeaudateadedanedaetagsnaedecbehasan AE 5 2 Wireless LAN BASI Sir ir tri 6 3 Installation for Windows platform viscrmcnrcarsrorastar encerrar cia iure 7 BAe Instala to Over vie W a e E E E aia 8 3 2 Install Procedure for WINdOWS ii a ld 9 32 Uninstal Proced le ss m onr a a A A EE AS 14 A Configuration Utility esseci a e O 15 ALAN IO NA kA he dde dicot E AN lee ee a 16 A e citi seh ets has iee
16. ted one is TKIP and the other is AES To use WPA Pre Shared Key enter a password in the WPA Shared Key field between 8 and 63 characters long Wireless Monitor Key Index gt 1 AS Cies User s Guide 21 To enable IP Setting function please select enable Wireless Monitor Profile Setting IP Setting Rune z IP Subnet Mask DNS Please define if the current Profile IP setting will be assign by a DHCP Server or just assign by a fixed IP that is determinate by the Network Administrator Wireless Monitor Profile Setting DHCP Status O Disable IP Address MENS Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server q 1P 4 4 4 4 Subnet Mask DNS 0 When the DHCP Status is Enable the TCP IP information will be assigned by a DHCP Server Or otherwise please fill up with the correspondence data of the IP settings User s Guide 22 4 4 About Wireless Monitor amp Link Information AP List gg Profile Setting About Utility Version Driver Version Firmware Version Address 101 41 4 0 0 167 1 0 2 8 00 90 4B D7 25 8E MIT EES NELWOFrKICarc About tab shows the product version including the detail of Driver Application and firmware versions Users must use this version number when reporting their problems to technical support User s Guide 23 5 Appendix 5 1 Using WinXP Wireless Zero config
17. tion WPA l Data encryption TKIP C This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Click Authentication tab to select EAP type The EAP type should match the authentication server before access the authenticated network Wireless network properties Association Authentication Authenticate as computer when computer information is available C Authenticate as quest when user or computer information is unavailable After clicking OK the Wireless workstation will be able to associate with the AP previously get authentication by an authentication Server User s Guide 26
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