Planet Technology 802.11g User's Manual
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1. 802 11g Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WL U356M User Manual Version 1 00 Copyright Copyright 2007 by PLANET Technology Corp All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of PLANET PLANET makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not PLANET its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Further PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital2. device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio 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 the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the Following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this Device must accept an
3. procedure You will see the below InstallShield Wizard dialog box Please click Next to continue Note If the above screen does not appear click Start at the taskbar Then select Run and type DAUtilityWL U356Misetup exe where D is your CD ROM drive PLANET WL 0356M Utility Ti 02 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PLANET WL US5S6M utility The InstallShield Wizard will install PLANET Ww L L 356M utility on pour computer To continue click Next Cancel 3 You may click Browse to specify the Destination Folder you prefer for the installation of utility Otherwise you can keep the default setting and click Next to proceed Chooze Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files 3 Install PLANET A L LIS5EM utility to G Program FileskPLANETAPLANET WIL LI356M Installohreld 4 Once the utility is installed select Finish to complete the utility installation PLANET WL 0356M Utility 71 02 Insta IShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed PLANET t L LISBEM utility Click Finish to exit the wizard o Finish If your operating system is Windows XP Server 2003 the below window will pop up Please select Continue Anyway to continue 10 Software Installation The software you are instal
4. you can select the lower percentages from the list The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the coverage range There are four modes including Auto High Medium and Low Transmit Rate There are several options including Auto 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps for you to select When the Auto is selected the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically The higher data rate you designated in the network the shorter distance is allowed between the device and wireless stations 29 Fragment Threshold RTS CTS Threshold Regulatory Domains When the wireless mode is 802 11 b the maximum data rate is 11Mbps 11b so that there are only Auto 1 2 5 5 11Mbps options you can select The value defines the maximum size of packets any packet size larger that the value will be fragmented If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes Minor change is recommended RTS CTS Request To Send Clear To Send is the mechanism used by the 802 11 wireless networking protocol to reduce frame collisions introduced by the hidden terminal problem and exposed node problem RTS CTS packet size threshold is 0 2347 Typically sending RTS frames is turned off by default threshold 2347 If the packet size the node wa
5. 2 A default Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed Delor LI A J L E Learn about setting up wireless network ma TT Network Status Profile Manager elle BUEY statistics Advanced ll Admin li About select Profile sional strength 100 Link Information Internet Protocol TCPAP tatu Connected DHCF Option Network SSID jefault IP Address Network Type subnet Mask Network BSSID 00 30 4F 3C C6 25 Default Gateway secu Security Off Link Speed 1 Mbps Channel 11 2 46 GHz Current Tx Rate 2 7 Ebps Current Ex Rate 2 7 Kbps 3 3 Ebps 3 3 Ebps 1 6 Ebps 1 6 Kbps U bps U bps 14 Chapter 4 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the WL U356M and monitor the link status and statistics during the communication process When the WL U356M is installed the configuration utility will be displayed automatically This card will auto connect to wireless device which has better signal strength and no wireless security setting PLANET WL 0250M Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager l wife Ue statistics Advanced l Admin About elect Profile sional strength 100 E Link Information Internet Protocol TOCET
6. 24 Advanced Filter Network SSID Network BssID Any SSID Any BSSID C Find network with this SSID Find network with this BSSID Sn select Channel e Scan all channels Scan channel CI Scan channel Figure 4 19 Refresh button It enable you to displays a new list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection Associate button The section of the window displays the Available Networks Highlight the network to which you wish to connect Security Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Open Sustem Encryption Method WEP WEP Kep Setting 6 Select Key 1 as Transmit Key hot set Configure WEP Keys Figure 4 20 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box If the wireless network uses a Passphrase enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field If the wireless network uses a WEP key enter the WEP key in the Key field Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen 25 Parameter Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the device intends to connect Open System No authentication is needed among the wireless network Shared Key Only wireless devices using a shared key WEP Key identified are
7. inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps remove the adapter and do the following Uninstall the driver software from your PC Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 2 cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 3 What should do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to s
8. screen that appears select the appropriate file and click the Open button 31 Look in File name Files of type cfg Files f eta Y C Open as read only Figure 4 25 4 7 About The About tab enables you to view the information of the PLANET WL U356M including MAC Address Regulatory Domain Firmware Version and etc PLANET WL U356M Configuration Utility Saks Networking amp Communication MAC Address 00 20 4F 07 19 07 Regulatory Domains FCC United States Fimware Version 2 0 2 6 NDIS Driver Version 2 1 0 18 12 21 2005 Conficuration Utility Version 2 2 0 6 10 13 2006 Configuration DLL Version O Radio Off AlttF Figure 4 26 32 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PLANET WL U356M Read the descriptions below to solve your problems 1 The PLANET WL U356M does not work properly Reinsert the PLANET WL U356M into your PC s USB port Right click on My Computer and select Properties Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter You will find the Adapter if it is installed successfully If you see the yellow exclamation mark the resources are conflicting You will see the status of the Adapter If there is a yellow question mark please check the following Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ Interrupt Request a hardware interrupt on a PC Make sure that you have
9. 32 Chapter Troubles MOOS cid 33 Chapter 1 Introduction Complying with the IEEE802 11b g standard the WL U356M provides simple reliable and high speed wireless connectivity for both desktop and laptop users The WL U356M is capable of offering up to 54Mbps at 2 4GHz frequency bands Support of WPA Wi Fi Protected Access with AES encryption keeps your wireless communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer Backward compatible with 802 11b standard the WL U356M is easier to join existing network and protect your original investments The WL U356M also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of USB2 0 interface Easy installation and true Plug amp Play operation offer fully mobility and high availability The WL U356M is a perfect choice for users who are looking for wireless connectivity 1 1 Features IEEE 802 11b g standard compliant Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2 4GHz Data rate auto fallback mechanism increases connection reliability Supports USB 2 0 for high speed data transfer Supports WPA with AES and TKIP encryptions 64 128 bit WEP encryption Support of Ad Hoc Infrastructure mode Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Plug and Play Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables General Application WL U356M offers a fast reliable cost effective solution for wireless access to the various network scenarios 1 Re
10. AP authentication or PSK technology It also includes a new advanced encryption mechanism using the Advanced Encryption Standard AES AES is required to the corporate user or government users 26 Encryption Method 802 1x Authentication Protocol Passphrase WEP Key Key1 Key4 The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP Security Off Disable the encryption mode WEP Enable the WEP Data Encryption When the item is selected you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys TKIP TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol changes the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security AES AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802 11i for the security in the wireless network Note All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication The EAP authentication protocols this device has supported are included as follows This setting has to be consistent with the wireless APs or Routers that the card intends to connect EAP TLS User Certificate EAP TLS is the most secure of the EAP protocols but not easy to use It requires that digital ce
11. IP etatus Connected DHCP Option Network ell default IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Type subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Network Billi 00 30 4F 30 C6 25 Default Gateway PROA DECIT security Off Link Speed 1 Mbps Channel 11 2 46 GHz Current Tx Rate 2 7 Ebps Current Ex Rate 2 7 Ebps 3 3 Ebps 3 3 Ebps 1 6 Ebp 1 6 Kbps U bps U bp Figure 4 1 WL U3 56h Configuration If the Configuration Utility does not appear you can double click the MES on your system desktop start it Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start gt Programs gt PLANET WL U356M gt WL U356M Configuration Utility exe 15 gt Windows Messenger All Programs IN PLANET gt fay PLANET WL USSemM 6 WL LISSEM Configuration Utility 2 Log OFF e Turn OFF Computer Location B iiProcram Giles PLANE E PLANET WL USS6M E fm NEO KO Figure 4 2 4 1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information Internet Protocol TCP IP PLANET WL 0356H Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About select Profile bienal strength En Link Informator Internet Protocol TCPAP etatus Connected DHCP Option Network SSID default IP Address 0 0 0 0 Infrastructure subnet Mask 0000 Network BsslD 00 30 4F 3C 0625 Default Gateway SEPAN Security Security Off Link speed 1 Mbps Netwo
12. allowed to connecting each other 802 1x You can also enable IEEE 802 1x setting to use the authentication server or certification server to authenticate client users WPA PSK It is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers In this mode known as Pre Shared Key the user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway as well as in each wireless stations in the network WPA PSK takes over automatically from that point keeping unauthorized users that don t have the matching password from joining the network while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices WPA2 PSK WPA2 PSK is also for home and small business The difference between WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK is that WPA2 PSK provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP WPA WPA provides a scheme of mutual authentication using either IEEE 802 1x Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP authentication or pre shared key PSK technology It provides a high level of assurance to enterprises small businesses and home users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802 1x authentication WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure WPA2 Like WPA WPA2 supports IEEE 802 1x E
13. eless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Click the Next button to continue 17 Network Info Please enter the network information Infrastructure Auto wl Figure 4 5 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box Securitv Please enter the security settings Security Off Figure 4 5 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue Please enter the security settings Figure 4 6 18 Enter Key Value for the Key1 click OK to continue Configure WEP Key ASCII Characters 40 Bit 5 chars Figure 4 7 Click Next to continue Protocol Please enter the wireless settings Use below settings Power save Mode ereambie 6U2 11b Complete 19 Figure 4 9 4 2 2 Ad Hoc Mode When the Network Info screen appears enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Choose the Ad Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other Network Info Please enter the network information Profile Name PLANET Network SSID PLANET Network Type Y When starting AdHoc network Wireless Mode 902 11 g Prefer Channel Auto Select w Figure 4 10 Select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop down menu Click the Next button Network Info P
14. et up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying 33 to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point 34
15. he protocol information including Power Save Mode Preamble Transmit Rate Fragment Threshold RTS CTS Threshold Apply Profile When you finish to set up for Network Info Security and Protocol click Apply Profile button to save your configure Move Up Move Down Move Up and Move Down button can select priority when you have a lot of profile name The first profile name has the highest priority and it will auto connect to wireless device Delete button can delete existing profile name in your choice Create button can create new profile name When you finish to set up for Move Up Move Down Delete and 23 A Create click Save button to save your configure 4 3 Site Survey The Site Survey tab displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection PLANET WL U356H Configuration Utility Saks Network Status Profile Manager ite SUE Y statistics Advanced Admin l About j Networks Filter Display 802 112 Access Pomts Display 802 11b Access Forint Network ssiD MAC Address T qGlobalhome ULl 50 AF DE EB CE Po default LULl 30 AF IL LB 25 T gdefault UD 50 AF A L BE EE TgeME 00 30 4F 1D1 4 4 27 Figure 4 18 Filter button It can filter Network SSID Network BSSID and Select Channel Network SSID and Network BSSID can filter any one or only one Select Channel can filter all channel only one channel or channel of in a certain range
16. lease enter the network information Profile Name Network SSID PLANET Network Type Ad Hoc When starting AdHoc network Wireless Mode 802 119 Prefer Channel Auto Select Cancel CH 12 2 467 GHz CH 13 2 472 GHz CH 14 2 484 GHz Figure 4 11 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box 20 Security Please enter the security settings Figure 4 12 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue Please enter the security settings ooms v WEF Figure 4 14 21 Click Next to continue Protocol Please enter the wireless settings i Tansmit hate rragment nresnola Complete Figure 4 16 22 4 2 3 Profile Setting PLANET WL U356M Configuration Utility Saks Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin bout Profile Setting Defaults Network Info Security Protocol Profile Name default Network ssID default Network Type Tata truce Wireless Mode tuto Apply Profile Figure 4 17 Parameter Description Network Info tab This tab enable you to view and to change setting the network information including Profile Name Network SSID Network Type Wireless Mode Security tab This tab enable you to view and change setting the security information including Authentication Mode Encryption Protocol tab This tab enable you to view and change setting t
17. ling has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows lt P Tell me why this testing le 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 software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation If your operating system is Windows 2000 the below window will pop up Please choose Yes to go on Digital Signature Not Found a X The Microsoft digital signature affirme that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has nat been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microgott digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows Unknown software package Ifyou want ta search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update eb site at http A windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes Ho More Info 5 Please insert WL U356M into a vacant USB port on the computer Note For Windows 2000 please directly skip to step 7 If your operating system is Windows 98SE Windows will automatically detect and install the device and ask you to insert the system i
18. mote access to corporate network for information E mail file transfer and terminal service 2 Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings public occasions venues and open area where it is difficult to wire 3 Frequently changing environments Factories Retailers and Offices that frequently change locations and rearrange the workplace 4 Temporary network access Events exhibitions construction sites or some important occasions that require temporary network access 5 Access to database for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers white collar workers who need access to database while roaming in the hospital retail store or office 6 SOHO Small Office and Home Office users SOHO users who are in need of easy to install and wide coverage networking 1 2 Specification Standards IEEE 802 11b g Modulation 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 802 11g OFDM Channels 11 Channels USA 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan CN Dimensions aseo CT A Storage Temp 20 70 C Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing 1 3 Package Contents Before installation please check the items of your package The package should include the following items One Wireless USB Adapter One CD ROM Including the Configuration Utility Driver and User s Manual One Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items is missing contact your sup
19. nd electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately Revision User s Manual for PLANET 802 11g Wireless USB2 0 Adapter Model WL U356M Rev 1 0 November 2006 Part No EM WLU356M PLANET WL U356M TABBLE OF CONTENTS Chapter l Inttoduttio xii ik i ii tie ia lada 5 A o e d 5 I Speciticati ti idas 6 l ac hase Contenido aran 6 1 4 Minimum System Requit MMS a 7 6 Tastallation C Onde ro id ab 7 L PN DOU TNS CU asa ias 7 Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network oooocccccnccccnooonccnnnnnnnnnnnancncncnnnnnnnnnnnos 8 2 PLANE F WILEUSOS Misa 8 3 1 Configuration Utility amp Driver Installation e nnnnnnnnenenzznnnzzzznnna 9 3 2 Configuration your wireless adapter ss sess sssssnnnnnnnzennnnzznnenannenzzzznnzzzzznnna 13 Chapterd Conti sufation U ti liv ii si ainda 15 4 IL NELWOLK Statiner a a 16 AD Prorile MaiNa Set osna a ool Mina adem inautueesiee dee yedusenieheben en 17 4 2 l Irtrastructure Mode sonda 17 A Zea TOG INO a a cria 20 AD Prone Seint italia 29 A ORSINI TEMMET haces 24 AS A O o o deeds aren sadeadadentemediendest 28 KANVICE a pe eee ere ee an en ME MA nt g a ta eet ee 28 A DACI Deere eee een mene Ree eee Me nee ere eC re Mr eee ney ere re 31 A PROM ti tedi eizi bditli ti etta bdiet iii idea bida ta wid dus i nti etta bida tuta detd
20. nstallation CD to complete the entire procedure 11 6 Windows will automatically detect the device Choose Install the software automatically Recommended Then click Next to continue Found Hew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for PLANET L Us56M e If your hardware came with an installation CD a or floppy disk insert it now what do you want the wizard to do 2 Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 7 A screen will appear to inform you that the USB adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing WHQL Click Continue Anyway to proceed Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware PLANET WL USShM has not passed Windows Logo testing to venty its compatibility with Windows AP Tellme why this testing I important Continuing pour 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 8 Please click Finish to complete the driver installation 12 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished in
21. nts to transmit is larger than the threshold the RTS CTS handshake gets triggered If the packet size is equal to or less than threshold the data frame gets sent immediately The available channel differs form different countries The operating frequency channel will be restricted to the country user located before importing If you are in different country you have to adjust the channel setting to comply the regulation of the country 30 4 6 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles PLANET WL U356M Configuration Utility Saks Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About Click Inport Profiles gt button and select the file from which you want to impor the profile Import Profiles Click Expor Profiles gt button and select the file where you want to save the profiles AN profiles shown in lt Profile Managers page will be saved to the selected source Export Profiles Radio Off Alt F 1 Figure 4 23 e Export Profile To save the profile s in a different location click the Export Profile button On the screen that appear direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the SAVE button SIA B My Documents E My Music 2 My Pictures File name Save as type cig Files f eta v Figure 4 24 e Import Profile Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location From the
22. plier for support 1 4 Minimum System Requirements Before installation please check the following requirements with your equipment Pentium Based above IBM compatible PC system with one vacancy USB2 0 1 1 port CD ROM drive Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Operating System At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation 1 6 Installation Considerations Beware of the walls and ceilings Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form 3 90 feet Properly position your Access Points Residential Gateways and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on signal coverage range Try to properly position Access Points and computers with wireless adapters so that there would be less obstacles existing between them Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves cordless phones and child incubators It is likely that the latter will cause interferences to the operation of your wireless LAN devices 1 7 About This Guide This User Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless Adapter to get your network started accessing the Internet It will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running Note and Caution in this manual are highlighted with graphics as below to indicate impor
23. rk Type Channel 11 2 462 GHz Current Tx Rate 2 7 Ebps Curent Ex Rate 2 7 Ebps 3 3 Kbps 3 3 Kbps 1 6 Kbps 1 6 Kbps O bps U bps Figure 4 3 Link Information Status The status of the wireless network connection Network SSID The unique name of the wireless network Network Type The mode of the wireless network currently in use Network BSSID The MAC address of the wireless network s access point Security The status of the encryption security feature Link Speed The data transfer rate of the current connection Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Internet Protocol TCP IP 16 DHCP Option The status of the DHCP client IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter 4 2 Profile Manager PLANET WL 0356M Configuration Utility Saks Network Status Profile Manager Site mer Statistics Advanced Admin About Profile Setting default O Network Info Security Protocol Network Type Wireless Made Apply Profile Move Up O Radio Off AlttF Figure 4 4 On the Profile Manager tab click the Create button to create a new profile 4 2 1 Infrastructure Mode When the Network Info screen appears enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want your wir
24. rtificates be exchanged in the authentication phase The server presents a certificate to the client After validating the server s certificate the client presents a client certificate to the server for validation The WPA PSK WPA2 PSK can be from 8 to 64 characters and can be letters or numbers This same key must be used on all of the wireless stations in the network The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network There are two types of key length 40 Bit and 104 Bit Fill the text box by following the rules below 40 Bit Input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII characters including a z and O 9 as the encryption keys For example 0123456aef or test1 104 Bit Input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters including a z and O 9 as the encryption keys For example 01234567890123456789abcdef or administrator 27 4 4 Statistics The Statistic tab enables you to view the statistic information of the connection including signal strength transmit receive and protocol PLANET WL 0356H Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey mtatistic Advanced Admin About ejenal Strength 100 Transmit Element Total Facket Unicast Facket Multicast Packet ingle Fetries Multiple Retries Failed Count RTs s
25. stalling the software for PLANET W L US56M Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cancel 3 2 Configuration your wireless adapter Note When you install a wireless card to Windows XP Server 2003 Wireless Zero Configuration will take over the configuration You have to disable it before using the WL U356M configuration utility If your operating system is Windows 98SE Me 2000 please directly skip to step 4 1 Click this icon in the system tray to open Wireless Zero Configuration 2 Inthe Wireless Network Connection window click Advanced Wireless Network Connection The following wireless network s are available To access a Wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect 4S valable wireless nmebyworks AA PALIO A default A default This wireless network i not secure Because a network key WEP 1 mat used for authentication or for data encryption data sent over this network might be subject to Unauthorized access Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it i not secure IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Adwanced Cancel 13 3 Uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and click OK to save i Wireless Network Connection Properties EJES General Wireless Metmorks EE ze Windows to configure my wireless network settings Awvalable nebuortz i WAP4000
26. tant information Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The PLANET WL U356M supports up to 54 Mbps connections This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802 11g standard It is designed to complement USB port computers and supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 2 1 PLANET WL U368M The status LED indicators of the PLANET WL U356M are described in the following e nk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection Oo Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data PLANET gt mig A A Figure 2 1 Chapter 3 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation it is necessary that you have enough information about the Wireless USB Adapter Follow the procedure described below in this chapter to install the USB adapter under Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 3 1 Configuration Utility amp Driver Installation The following installation operates under Window XP The procedure also applies to Windows 985E Me 2000 O Note 1 lf you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before please uninstall the existed drivers and utilities first Note 2 Please install the configuration utility before insert WL U356M into the USB port of the computer 1 Insert the bundled CD into the CD ROM drive to launch the autorun program Once completed a welcome menu screen will appear 2 Click the WL U356M Utility hyperlink in the WL U356M field to initiate the installation
27. uccess ETS Failure ACE Error Radio Off Al F2 4 5 Advance Receive Element Total Packet Unicast Packet Multicast Packet Duplicate Frame Received Beacons Beacon Loss Element Preamble Tx Power EJ Ex 200159 200158 1 1038 2410 103 Figure 4 21 The Advance tab enables you to configure more advanced setting for example power save mode preamble and etc 28 PLANET WL 0356H Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About Company Wireless Card Protocol Power Save Mode Transmit Rate Preamble 802 11b Fragment Threshold Receive Antenna ETS TS Threshold Transmit Antenna Regulatory Domains Miscellaneous Auto connect if link loss or no connection Use checked profiles in lt Profile Managers Boost Mode Worldwide resulatorr domain O Radio Off AlttF Figure 4 22 Parameter Description Power Save Mode The power saving function is only available when the network type is in infrastructure Continuous Access The device will always set in active mode Max Power Save Enable the device in the power saving mode when it is idle Preamble The preamble defines the length of the CRC block of communication among wireless devices This option is only active in the Ad Hoc network Transmit Power If you want to lower the transmit power of the device for saving the power of the system
28. y interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Federal Communication Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment WEEE regulation To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment end users of electrical a
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