Wireless Mini-PCI Card User Manual
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1. Current Tx Rate fit Mbits sec Current Channel JE Disable Radio Rescan Throughput bytes sec Ts 1528 Rx azze Link Quality Excellent 100 ES Signal Strength Excellent 93 x lt lt OK Cancel Figure 2 3 2 1 Menu of System Icon Right click on the system tray icon the icon menu will display as shown in Figure 2 3 3 Below is the introduction to this icon menu Wireless Radio On Wireless Radio Off Remove Status Icon Wireless Network Status Advanced Configuration WEP Encryption SITE Survey Version Information Figure 2 3 3 e Wireless Radio On Wireless Radio Off The first two items in the icon menu are used to turn on off the wireless radio When the wireless radio is turned off a red cross is placed on the system tray icon as shown in Figure 2 3 4 When the wireless radio is turned on the icon will vary in colors depending on the link quality as described in the Table 2 3 1 4S RIE 42H 2 S Figure 2 3 4 e Remove Status Icon This item allows you to set the System Tray Icon to appear or disappear Once you choose this item the system will display the dialog box to confirm if you want to remove the System Tray Icon You can also set the System Tray Icon to disappear permanently by checking the box Remove Status Icon Permanently as shown in the Figure 2 3 5 When the computer is restarted the System Tray Icon will come back if you have removed the2. Include User s Manual Acrobat Reader Program Quick Installation Guide yxPackage content depends on different model Some models are preinstalled in a device equipped with an internal Type IIIA mini PCI card slot such as Wireless Access Point Bridge Router and other devices equipped with a Type IIA slot Chapter 2 Installing Drivers amp Client Utility This chapter describes how to install the Mini PCI Card drivers and client under Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP If you want to install this Wireless Mini PCI Card in another device such as Wireless Access Point Bridge Router and other devices equipped with a Type IIIA slot Make Sure these devices can support Intersil chipset 2 1 Installation for Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP During the installation Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP may need to copy Windows system files from the Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP installation diskette or CD ROM Therefore you will need a copy of the Windows installation the driver On many syetem instead of a CD the necessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in C Windows OPTIONS CABS directory Installation Procedures Before installing the new driver in your computer you need to remove all of the Wireless LAN Mini PCI PCMCIA USB Card s driver that you had installed in your computer Refer page 5 Please follow the installation procedures below Install Wireless Mini PCI Card Driver 1 Turn on the computer 2 Be sure that there is no Wireless LAN Mini
3. which your computer connects For Ad Hoc peer to peer mode you need to 17 type in the virtual SSID of the Ad Hoc network to which your computer attaches Network Type There are two types of network modes in this drop down list as shown in Figure 2 3 8 Peer to Peer and Access Point Infrastructure Default WLAN Wireless Settings a xj Status Configuration Encryption Site_Survey About Profile Name Defaut o Wireless LAN Network Name SENAOWL Network Type Access Point x Acce P i Defaults Power Save Enabled T Transmit Rate Fully Automatic v Cancel Figure 2 3 8 e Peer to Peer If two or more stations exchange data directly without an access point you need to select Peer to Peer mode Each station in a Peer to Peer Ad Hoc network must specify the same network name SSID and peer to peer channel e Access Point If at least one access point involves in the communications in a group of stations you need to select Infrastructure mode Each station needs to specify the same network name SSID as the access point Please refer to the section 1 6 for more details about peer to peer mode and Access Point infrastructure mode Peer to Peer Channel This option is just for Peer to Peer Ad Hoc mode You need to specify a channel on which the communications are established Each station in a Peer to Peer Ad Hoc network must specify the same channel and network type SSID Power
4. Corporation Size 2 84MB 5l UveUpdate BRAM Figure 2 3 13 22 Chapter 3 Connecting to a Network This chapter describes how to prepare for connection to network after install the Mini PCI Card drivers and utility The following is required for all computers if you want to connect to a network 1 ak wn Check Client for Microsoft Networks is installed Check NetBEUI gt Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card installed Check TCP IP gt Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is installed Check file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Check computer name and workgroup name 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks The Client for Microsoft Networks enables you to connect to other Microsoft Windows computers and servers and use the files and printers shared on them If you work on Microsoft network environment you need to set up Client for Microsoft Networks 1 After finishing installing the driver amp utility and rebooting the computer as described in Chapter 2 The computer will show a dialog box titled Enter Network Password dialog box Enter your password if it had been set or just click Cancel Click Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel to open the Control Panel window In the Control Panel window double click the Network icon to open the Network dialog box Select Configuration tab to check Client for Microsoft Networks is installed as shown in Figure 3 1 If no click the Add button Se
5. Device Driver Wizard a Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard gi 802 11b Wireless LAN PC Card L Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish lt Back Finish Carcel Figure 2 1 9 11 2 2 Checking after Installation After installing the driver and utility follow the steps below to check that the Mini PCl Card is operating correctly 1 Click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the System icon and then select the Device Manager tab 3 Double click Network adapters then select Wireless LAN PCI Card as shown in Figure 2 2 System Properties 2 x I General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection Computer H CDROM H Disk drives El Display adapters 4 Floppy disk controllers 4 Hard disk controllers H Keyboard m E9 Wireless LAN PC CARD fh PCMCIA socket ta Y Ports COM amp LPT MM System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers Properties Refresh Remove Print OK Cancel Figure 2 2 1 4 Click the Properties button and then check the message This device is working properly is displayed for Device status as shown in Figure 2 2 2 5 If you find the Yellow sign on the adapter or the above message is not displayed it shows the installation is not successf
6. PCI Card has been insterted yet 3 Instert the Wireless LAN Installation CD into your CD ROM drive 4 Wirless LAN PC Card Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 5j x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt amp A A Gsearch yravorites media A B Sp Address E D pccard htm so Links Wireless Solution Provider E My Computer mmi Figure 2 1 1 Pc Card Manul The setup program should start automatically as shown in Figure 2 1 1 If it does not start you can run it manually by selecting RUN from the Start menu and running Setup htm from CD ROM drive From Wireless LAN Installer select Utility amp Driver Install The driver and utility of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be installed automatically Insert the Mini PCI Card into the Mini PCI type ITA slot of your computer AP Router other devices equipped with a Type IIA slot The Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card will be found and installed without restart the computer Make sure that the network protocol parameters are set correctly for your computer These include the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS If you are unfamiliar with how to set network protocol parameters refer to Chapter 3 Connection to Network for details Remove Wireless Mini PCI Card Driver w No NOOA 10 11 12 Turn on your computer Right click on My Computer icon on the Windows desktop to choose Properties and then
7. System Properties window will pop out Click on the tab Device Manager and then move the mouse to Network Adapters node to expend the tree list by clicking on the plus sign Remove Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card that you have installed already Uninstall the Old Driver You must remove the old existing driver before installing the new driver Click Start icon on the tool bar and select Control Panel from setting item Double click the Add Remove Programs icon to open up Add Remove Programs window then choose the tab Install Uninstall pick up the utility that you have installed for Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and press the button Add Remove The dialog box will show up to confirm if you want to remove the driver and all of its components Please click on OK button to complete the uninstallation procedure of the old driver Restart the computer and remove the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Follow the Install Wireless Mini PCI Card Driver to complete the Installation Procedure If the computer still use the old driver please follow the step below a Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and choose Properties Windows 98 ME or Manage Windows 2000 XP b In the Device Manager window right click the Wireless LAN Mini PClI Card from the Network adapters tree list and choose the Properties as shown in Figure 2 1 2 Eomp ManMAN iojxi 5 4 S003884 ALLAN Mill Batteries E Computer H E Disk drives Display adap
8. adapters A7 Potts COM amp LPT 4 Printers Figure 2 1 6 g Select the network adapter for 802 11b Wireless LAN PCI Card and then click Next The Start Device Driver Installation dialog window will show up click Next to enter the Digital Signature Notice window Start Device Driver Installation The device driver will be installed with the default settings The wizard is ready to install the driver for the following hardware device ES 802 11b Wireless LAN PC Card Windows will use default settings to install the software for this hardware device To install the software for your new hardware click Next lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2 1 7 h Click Yes to continue the installation procedure Digital Signature Not Found l xj The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows 802 11b Wireless LAN PC Card If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes No More Info Figure 2 1 8 i Click Finish to complete the installation procedure Upgrade
9. and 3 of Chapter 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Select Configuration tab to check File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks is installed If no click the File and Printer Sharing button 3 In the File and Print Sharing window select what you need and click OK File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and then click OK 3 5 Checking and Adding Computer Name amp Workgroup Name Windows uses the computer name and workgroup name to identify your computer on the network Please enter a unique name for your computer the workgroup it will appear in and a short description of the computer 1 Repeat the step 2 and 3 of Chapter 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Select Identification tab Windows 98 or User Information tab Windows 95 to check the computer name workgroup and computer description are entered If no enter a computer name a workgroup name and then click OK The description field may be left blank If you want to share data with other persons make sure you have the same workgroup name 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the problems and corresponding solutions that may occur when installing a Mini PCl Card Symptom Windows does not detect the Mini PCl Card when installed Driver fails to load Device conflict on a Windows system Solution Verify that the Mini PCl Card is properly inserted into the Mini PCl Card slot Che
10. separation between the equipment and receiver E 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 FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 31
11. Address 00 02 6F 01 02 2E Wireless LAN OK Cancel Apply Figure 2 3 12 21 2 4 Uninstalling Driver and Utility If the Mini PCl Card installation is unsuccessful for any reason the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the Mini PCI Card and its software and repeat the installation procedure again 1 2 3 Insert the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card into the PCMCIA slot Right click My Computer gt Select Properties On the Hardware tab choose Device Manager and click Network Adapter 4 Choose Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and remove it 5 6 Click the Start button select Control Panel from Settings Double click After removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card restart your computer the Add Remove Programs icon on the Control Panel In the Change or Remove Programs dialog window choose the 802 11b Wireless LAN for Windows and click Change Remove button to uninstall this programs as shown in Figure 2 3 13 ioii T Currently installed programs Sort by Name X j 802 11b Wireless LAN for Windows Size 48 0KB 4 Bee olga e chargttenove _ ACDSee 4 0 PowerPack Suite Size 31 2MB E Adobe Acrobat 5 0 Size 97 9MB 6B Adem NetCrunch Size 8 77MB CuteFTP Size 4 96MB Add Remove Ad Dreye 2001 FFAA Size 155MB Eaves i FinePrint d HyperSnap Dx 4 Size 5 46MB B LanMark Size 1 18MB LiveReg Symantec Corporation Size 1 58MB LiveUpdate 1 6 Symantec
12. Install Hardware Device Driver dialog window will be showed up as shown in Figure 2 1 4 Upgrade Device Driver Wizaed Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard This wizard helps you upgrade a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Figure 2 1 4 Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose the specific driver and click Next as shown in Figure 2 1 5 Upgrade Device Driver Wizard J Install Hardware Device Drivers amp device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with an operating system This wizard upgrades drivers for the following hardware device Bai INTERSIL HFAS84x IEEE Upgrading to a newer version of a device driver may add functionality to or improve the performance of this device What do you want the wizard to do C Seatch for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display alist of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2 1 5 f In the Network Type dialog window choose Network adapters and then click Next liparade Device Driver wizard Hardware Type What type of hardware do you want to install S Select a hardware type and then click Next Hardware types PJ Infrared devices S Memory technology driver B Modems 5D Multi port serial adapters BY Network adapters 2 Other devices M PCMCIA
13. Save Enabled Select Power Save Enabled item to conserve more battery energy and extend the battery life When this function is enabled the Mini PCI Card will be set in sleep mode between beacons Transmit Rate The transmission rate on which the data packets are transmitted by the client can be specified in this drop down list as shown in Figure 2 3 9 Below are the available transmission rates Full Automatic Mini PCI Card chooses the highest available transmission rate 11 Mb allows only 1 or 2 Mbps operation 5 5 Mb allows only 5 5 Mbps operation 18 Auto 1 or 2 Mb allows only 1 or 2 Mbps operation Table 2 3 2 Default WLAN Wireless Settings xil Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About Profile Name Default x Wireless LAN Network Name SENAOWL x Network Type Access Point z Peer to Peer Charmel fi Power Save Enabled T Transmit Rate Fully Automatic x Defaults Figure 2 3 9 Defaults Once this button is pressed all the settings will be set back to the default settings 4 Encryption Encryption is designed to make the data transmission more secure you can select 64 or 128 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key to encrypt data Default setting is Disable as shown in Figure 2 3 10 WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys from this panel When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients all the wireless devices in this ne
14. System Tray Icon before but not checked the box Remove Status Icon Permanently IF you remove the wireless status icon you must then use the control panel to configure your wireless network Do you want to remove the wireless status icon from the Windows status tray No Yes T Remove Status Icon Permanently Figure 2 3 5 e Wireless Network Status This item launches the Mini PCI Card Utility with the tab Status that displays the information about link status to users 15 e Advanced Configuration This item launches the Mini PCl Card Utility with the tab Configuration that allows users to configure Mini PCl Cards to suit their specific network settings e WEP Encryption This item launches the Mini PCl Card Utility with the tab WEP Encryption that allows users to set up the Encryption Key which is used in their network environment e SITE Survey This item launches the Mini PCl Card Utility with the tab Site Survey that allows users to browser the available active access points which users can connect to by pressing the Connect button e Version Information This item launches the Mini PCI Card Utility with the tab About that displays the information about driver version utility version and firmware version 2 Status State Shows status information about the radio link as shown in Figure 2 3 6 Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About State Associated 00 02 6F 01 2D A44 Wireless LAN Curr
15. Wireless Mini PClI Card User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction expsssiacecezacssececesnsecensossasscecssapannmnonessscidasssennenssmacecscstaaats 1 1 1 Features and Benefits cecccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeess 1 12 Package COmentScc cseceuccescxenccecerencceccrenccescrencceaccencocsctencceactencoesetenccent 2 Chapter 2 Installing Drivers amp Client Utility 000 eee 4 2 1 Installation for Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 4 2 2 Checking after Installation ccccecececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 2 3 Wireless LAN Client Utility oi coset tend Ged cox Se dads os ds Sats cde asses de otcen Se aaites 14 2 4 Uninstalling Driver and Utility 0 cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Chapter 3 Connecting to a Network ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 23 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks 005 23 3 2 Checking and Adding NetBEUI cccccceeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 3 3 Checking and Adding TCP IP n e 24 3 4 Checking and Adding File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks AME Oey TVR APPR RIV ONY et POOL A TE VOY SOR IVERY E EA CONSE A ORE ORC 26 3 5 Checking and Adding Computer Name amp Workgroup Name 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting si eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Appendix A Product Specificati
16. by pushing the Connect button in the Site Survey tab as shown in Figure 2 3 11 The Network Type SSID of an SSID access point The MAC address of an access RSSID point The operating channel number of SANNE an access point Link The quality of link status Quality Y indicates the WEP function WEP enabled in an access poin N indicates the WEP function disabled in an access point Indicates which mode does the Mode access points use Infrastructure or Peer to Peer 20 Default WLAN Wireless Settings J xj Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About Selected AP SENADWL ssip_ RSSID C LQ W Mode _ IEEE 802 11 00 02 6F 01 43 77 10 26 P SENADWL 00 02 6F 01 2D 2F 4 66 N AP TEST 3 00 02 6F 01 1B 42 10 100 N C Channel W WEP Enable Connect ASSID AP s MAC Address Corned Mode AP or STA LQ Link Quality E Cancel Amy Figure 2 3 11 6 About About tab shows the product driver utility Mini PCI Card firmware version as shown in Figure 2 3 12 Users have to use this version number when reporting their problems to technical support Default WLAN Wireless Settings x Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About fame IEEE 802 11b EEN Wireless LAN Copyright C 2001 IEEE 802 11b Network Driver Version 1 07 29 Date Feb 27 2002 Configuration Utility Version 1 07 29 Date Feb 27 2002 NIC Firmware Version 0 08 03 00
17. ck whether the computer has a Plug and Play BIOS Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP might not detect the Mini PCI Card if a previous installation of the Mini PCI Card was cancelled before it was finished Remove the previous driver and redo the installation again A resource conflict could exist For Windows 95 98 ME 2000 use the Device Manager to resolve resource conflicts Select System from the Control Panel then click on the Device Manager tab A device conflict under Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP may be related to the Mini PCl Card For Windows 95 98 ME 2000 use the Computer properties to identify the used I O port addresses and IRQ values If there is a device conflict select alternative settings for I O Base Address or IRQ values If you Know which device is conflicting with the Mini PCl Card you have the option of changing that device s I O address or IRQ instead of changing the Mini PCI Card 27 Verify that the SSID of the Mini PCl Card No resource conflicts matches that of the access point Use were detected but the Network Configuration Properties Application in the Control Panel to the wireless station modify the SSID does not attach to the Verify that the Network Mode of the nehwore Mini PCI Card is configured correctly 28 Appendix A General Radio Data Rate Range open environment with high supply current Operating Voltage Compatibility Network Information Network Architecture Driv
18. endix B Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 3 To comply with RF safety requirements you must maintain a distance of 20 cm from the antenna when operating the device 4 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 m Increase the
19. ent Tx Rate fit Mbits sec Current Channel fi Disable Radio Rescan Throughput bytes sec Ts 1528 Rx 47764 Link Quality Excellent 100 ES Signal Strength Excellent 93 lt i lt OK Cancel Figure 2 3 6 e Associated BSSID means the wireless client is connected to an access point BSSID is shown in the form of six hex digits which is the MAC address of the access point e Scanning means the wireless client is searching for an available access point in infrastructure mode e Disconnected means there are no access points or other wireless clients if communicating in Ad hoc mode or the Mini PCI Card is unplugged in your computer Current Tx Rate Mbits s The data speed that wireless client is transmitting Current Channel The operation radio frequency channel that wireless client is using in infrastructure mode In infrastructure mode wireless client will always operate in the same channel as their Access Point Throughput Bytes sec e Tx shows the outgoing sent data speed e Rx shows the incoming received data speed Link Quality In infrastructure mode this bar displays the transmission quality between a WLAN station Access Point and Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card In Peer to Peer mode Ad Hoc this bar displays the link quality between two Wireless LAN Mini PCI Cards Signal Strength This bar displays the signal strength level The higher bar is the more powerful radio s
20. ers Access Protocol Roaming Security Radio Frequency Band Radio Type Modulation Operation Channels RF Output Power Antenna connector Sensitivity FER 0 08 Product Specifications 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps Auto Fall Back 11 Mbps 250m 5 5 Mbps 300m 2 Mbps 600m 1 Mbps 800m 3 3V Fully interoperable with IEEE802 11b compliant products Support ad hoc peer to peer networks and infrastructure communications to wired Ethernet networks via Access Point Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP CSMA CA IEEE802 11b compliant 64 128 bit WEP data encryption 2 4 2 484 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS CCK 11 5 5Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps DBPSK 1Mbps 11 for North America 14 for Japan 13 for Europe 2 for Spain 4 for France 22dBm Max Supply Current is 750mA 18dBm Max Supply Current is 500mA Diversity supported by two external antenna 11 Mbps lt 86dbm 5 5 Mbps lt 88dbm 2 Mbps lt 90dbm 29 Power Consumption Environmental Temperature Range Humidity non condensing Physical Specifications Form Factor Interface Dimensions Weight 1 Mbps lt 92dbm Tx Current lt 750 mA used in AP Bridge Router lt 500mA used in NB PC Rx Current lt 240 mA Sleep Mode lt 200 mA 0 to 50 C operating 20 to 80 C storage 5 to 95 typical Mini PCI Type ITA PCI bus interface 50 9 L mm x 59 6 W mm x 4 8 H mm 2 L in x 2 3 W in x 0 2 H in 15 g 0 53 oz 30 App
21. f Chapter 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Select Configuration tab to check TCP IP gt Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is installed If no click the Add button Select Protocol and click the Add button 3 Select Microsoft for Manufacturer and TCP IP for Network Protocol and then click OK 4 If yes double click TCP IP gt Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card to open TCP IP properties as shown in Figure 3 2 Due to different network applications there are many different settings here You can select either Obtain an IP address automatically or specify an IP address f you use the Specify and IP address then you need to enter an IP address Bindings Advanced NetBIOS l DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below C Specify an IP address Subnet Mask Gateway IP address and DNS Server IP address for connecting to Internet Figure 3 2 25 3 4 Checking and Adding File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks File and printer sharing for Microsoft networks gives you the ability to share your files or printers with Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups computers If you want to share your files or printers with Microsoft networks you need to set up this service 1 Repeat the step 2
22. ignal is received by the Mini PCl Card Disable Enable Radio This button is used like a switch that allows users to turn off the wireless radio by clicking this button and turn it on again Rescan The radio will rescan all available channels by pressing this button You can push this button to rescan the channels for better link quality when the link quality is poor 3 Configuration Make configuration changes by specifying the proper configuration parameters on this configuration tab as shown in Figure 2 3 7 Default WLAN Wireless Settings E xj Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About Protile Name Defaul Wireless LAN Network Name fSENADWEL O Network Type JAccessPoint AE EEE pma Defaults Power Save Enabled J Transmit Rate Fully Automatic ad Figure 2 3 7 Profile You can give a name for this field to a setting of configuration parameters such as Network Name Network Type Transmit Rate Encryption WEP Security etc It makes much easier for users to change WLAN configuration settings who need to switch working places frequently Suppose that a user has to work between the two different offices where there are different network settings In this case this user just needs to setup two profiles for the two offices and simply selects the proper profile when the user switches to the different office Network Name For infrastructure mode you need to type in the SSID of the access point to
23. lect Client and click the Add button Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Y NetBEUI gt D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter X NetBEUI gt Wireless LAN PC CARD TCP IP gt D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter TCP IP gt Wireless LAN PC CARD T File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks X gt Add Remove Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks 7 Eile and Print Sharing r Description OK Cancel Figure 3 1 5 Select Microsoft for Manufacturer and Client for Microsoft Networks for Network Client and then click OK 3 2 Checking and Adding NetBEUI NetBEUI is a protocol you can use to connect to Windows NT Windows for Workgroups or LAN Manager servers If you work on Microsoft network environment you need to set up NetBEUI protocol 1 Repeat the step 2 and 3 of Chapter 3 1 Checking and Adding Client for Microsoft Networks 2 Select Configuration tab to check NetBEUI gt Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is installed If no click the Add button Select Protocol and click the Add button 3 Select Microsoft for Manufacturer and NetBEUI for Network Protocol and then click OK 3 3 Checking and Adding TCP IP TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks If you want to connect to Internet you need to set up TCP IP protocol 1 Repeat the step 2 and 3 o
24. ons ccsssssisscssessssssessseesenscecssnnases 29 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information ecceeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Chapter 1 Introduction This product is an IEEE 802 11b Wireless Mini PCI Card that uses a standard Type IIIA interface which integrated with wireless LAN technology It provides an easy and fast way to access the Internet via wireless network This Wireless Mini PCI Card allows the users to install on NB or PC with an adapter with Mini pci interface Wireless Access Point Bridge Router and other devices equipped with a Type IIIA slot This Wireless Mini PCI Card is 802 11b compliant and the data rate of connection is up to 11Mbps With an 802 11b Wireless Mini PCl Card you can send and receive E mail synchronize with your desktop computer and surf the Internet while on the move 1 1 Features and Benefits 11Mbps data transfer rate High speed data transmission Flexible design for embeded Can be designed or embedded for OEM system project embedded system Fully interoperable with IEEE802 11b compliant IEEE802 11b compliant products Automatic data rate scaling at Optimized throughput range and connectivity 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps Improved 64 128 bit WEP Engine Wide coverage range up to 800 meters in open space Significantly improved security Wireless connectivity for all your computers Advanced Power Management Extended battery life Significantly improved Retr indoor multipath dist
25. ortion Higher link quality in indoor environment Long operating range up to two times High transmit power range of standard products Wireless Solutions and Application Access existed networks for mobile workers Allow doctors nurses sales access their database while keeping mobility in the hospitals retail stores office campus or other buildings Difficult to wire environment There are many situations where wires cannot or cannot easily be laid Historic buildings older buildings open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive Frequently changed environment Show rooms meeting rooms retail stores and manufacturing sites where the workplace located are frequently rearranged Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission critical applications running on wired networks Wireless extensions to wired networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves extensions to networks and other changes with wireless LANs Temporary workgroup Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that require a temporary network Retailers airlines and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak periods Small Office Home Office SOHO Networks SOHO users need a cost effective easy and quick installation of a small network 1 2 Package Contents Wireless Mini PCI Card Installation CD
26. ters 23 DVD CD ROM drives UI Computer Management Local i System Tools Eg Event Viewer E System Information Perfor L d Alert i E TOPENIE KAE ACRES H Floppy disk controllers ga Shared Fold ji i H enue H E Floppy disk drives P H IDE ATASATAPI troll E Local Users and Groups a TAPATAPL controls Bs ij storage E3 3 Infrared devices TAR EE Keyboard C Disk Management ii c eyboar 5 B Dik DeFragmienter i 3 Mice and other pointing devices Monit E Logical Drives ii EE RoI adapters 4 Removable Storage i e 32 bit CardBus 10 100 E t R5 E a Services and Applications ha it CardBus 10 100 Ethernet RS a INTERSIL HFA384x IEEE sa PCMCIA adapters yf Ports COM amp LPT 1 g Sound video and game controllers A System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 2 1 2 c Click Update Driver button from the Driver tab as shown in Figure 2 1 3 2h General Driver Resources gi INTERSIL HFASB4x IEEE Driver Provider Unknown Driver Date Not available Driver Version Not available Digital Signer Not digitally signed No driver files are required or have been loaded for this device To uninstall the driver files for this device click Uninstall To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver Driver Detalls Uninstall Update Driver Ok Cancel Figure 2 1 3 Click next of the Welcome to Upgrade the Device Driver Wizard dialog box The
27. twork must have the same encryption key or passphrase Choose one of the encryption key 64 bit or 128bit from the Encryption WEP Security drop down list to create encryption key Click either on Create Keys Manually radio button or on Create Keys with Passphrase radio button There are two ways Alphanumeric and Hexadecimal to set the different characters as shown in Table 2 3 3 e Create Keys Manually gt Alphanumeric Type 5 13 alphanumeric characters in the key field e Create Keys Manually gt Hexadecimal Type a 10 26 hexadecimal numbers 1 9 A F in the key field e Use WEP Key This drop down list allows you to specify which of the four encryption keys that you want to use e Create Keys with Passphrase Type a character string in the field Passphrase e Disabled Select Disabled item in the Encryption WEP security drop down list allows you to disable the encryption function 19 ae Alphanumeric Hexadecimal 64 bit 5 10 128 bit 13 26 Table 2 3 3 Status Configuration Encryption Site Survey About Encryption WEP security ERIS Wireless LAN Create Keys Manually C Alphanumeric 13 characters Hexadecimal 26 characters 0 9 A F Use WEP Key Key 2 h m C Create Keys with Passphrase Patsphrase Figure 2 3 10 5 Site Survey Browse the available access points in your network environment by clicking the Rescan button and make a connection to one of them
28. ul or the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is not operating properly Uninstall and re install the driver referring to Chapter 2 6 Uninstalling Driver and Utility Figure 2 2 2 2 3 Wireless LAN Client Utility Wireless LAN Client Utility is used to display or change the Mini PCl Card information about link configuration encryption and utility driver firmware version information The client utility will also help you with site selection The client utility will be installed automatically after installing the driver and utility The Mini PCI Card Utility icon will appear in the System Tray in the bottom right corner on your screen as shown in the Figure 2 3 1 and Table 2 3 1 4S BiEldy a 2 Figure 2 3 1 Green indicates good or excellent link status Yellow indicates fair link status Red indicates no or poor link status Table 2 3 1 After finishing installing the driver and utility the client utility will automatically be executed and show a small green radio icon at the right corner of Taskbar whenever the Mini PCI Card is inserted into the Mini PCI Card slot of your computer Double click the radio icon to open the Wireless LAN Client Utility window as shown in Figure 2 3 2 You can click the taps on the top of the windows to select various screen messages Below we explain the use and meanings of the various screen messages Status Configuration Encryption Site_Survey About State Associated 00 02 6F 01 2D A4 Wireless LAN
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