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1. A Activate Windows W Windows Catalog Windows Update e winzip fan Accessories i e fn Games _ fm IEEES802 11b WLAN Cardbus Car IEEES02 11b WLAN Cardbus Card Utility T PRISM Test Utilities EM Uninstall fan Startup ae Winzip fan Wireless Navigator Internet Explorer A MSN Explorer Outlook Express r Remote Assistance windows Media Player 33 Windows Messenger P Log OFF fo Turn OFF Computer M Ai 28 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 6 The Wireless LAN Utility will appear Double click the icon to open the configuration utility fal PM Wireless LAN Utility 7 Click Re Scan button to start Wireless LAN Utility Refer to Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card S4Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utilit Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption About State Scanning T Curent Channel Current Transfer Aate Mbps Curent Service Set Identifier TeAx T otal Frames Link Quality Signal Strength a OF Cancel Help 29 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98 2000 and ME Wireless LAN Utility icon Green indicates a connection is linked to a wireless network Red indicates that the wireless LAN card is looking for an available access point Double click the icon to open the Wireless LAN Utility Refer to Configuring the2. cccccccccessccecessseeeceesseeeeeessseeeeeessaeeseeseaes 8 system Requirements for the Adapter 8 Hardware description ccccccccccccceesssceeeeeeeecesssseeeeeeeeeeenstneneeeens 8 Inserting the Wireless LAN Calrd ccccccccccsssccceessseeeeeesteeen 9 LT CNC UO Us arar A E 9 Ejecting the Wireless LAN Calrd cccccsccecceeceeceeceeceeseeseeseeseeseees 10 Chapter 3 Driver Installation for Windows 0 00 11 Driver installation for Windows 98 ccccceceeecseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 11 Driver installation for Windows 2000 ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeens 14 Driver installation for Windows ME ccccceccseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Driver installation for Windows XP ccccecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeas 19 Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Wireless Utility 21 instalation M VVINGOWS sacecceesaccs2cecesessemsanesscsseieserand sdeadeteseesetecenses eases 21 Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseees 24 Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration 24 Use Wireless LAN Utility 0 0 ecceeceeceeceeseeseeseeseeseneeees 2 Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98 2000 and ME 30 Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card cccceceeeeeee seen es 30 Chapter 5 Installing Network Protocols s0c0000 36 Installing the Networ
3. 2Mbps 1Mbps or Auto Rate Under Power Saving Mode you can select Enabled to allow your adapter to go to sleep mode while the adapter doesn t precede the data transmission Or select Disabled to make the adapter never go to sleep mode Click Apply to save the settings 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility E x Frofile Defaut Remove Create Achyate Configuration Operating Mode Infrastructure Service Set Identifier Jany SSID Channel E Power Saving Mode Disabled Restore Defaults Unde Changes Apply Changes 31 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 3 Select the Site Survey tab The list on the adjacent screen shows you available Access Points and their features Click on the desired Access Point and then click Connect to connect or Search to search for more Access Points Click OK when you are finished 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility o X Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption About The list contains available Access Points and their features To Update the list click Search button You can select a desired Access Point from the list and click Connect button to connect to the specified Access Point linksys 1 U 00 3C 4E B 33 linksys U0 02 D0 65 12 19 242 G No WLAN T 00 E0 92 11 07 01 oe 86 Hoo Wo 00 06 25 C6 F 25 442 E Ho linksys UO 06 25 B9 50 47 na 6 Ho pannel5z001 22 i r ed FFFA 268 1 Ho linksy
4. CardBus Wireless LAN Card Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card 1 This screen shows you the status of your current connection Click Re Scan to search for wireless connection the adapter will search for the connection automatically when it is activated S4Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility e x State Connected BSSID 00 06 25 04 74 70 Curent Channel fi Fe 5can Current Transfer Aate fia Mbps Current Serice Set Identifier link spss TeAe 7 otal Frames Transmitted Recenved li fo Link H uality Good 402 TTT TTT TTT signal Strength Good 4675 Cancel Help 30 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Select the Configuration tab The profile setting allows you to save configurations in different profiles for different working environments The default profile will contain the initial configuration setting when you install the Card Under the Operating Mode drop box you may choose either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point while the Ad Hoc mode allows wireless to wireless peer to peer communication If you choose Infrastructure the SSID should have the same name as the Access Point If you choose Ad Hoc all clients should share the same SSID name You may also select which Transfer Rate you wish to use 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 12Mbps 11Mbps IMbps 6Mbps 5 5Mbps
5. Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 6 The About tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver the configuration utility and the firmware Click OK to complete the configuration S4Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utilit le Copyright 2003 All rights reserved B4hibps WLAN Card Configuration Utility Driver Version 1 0 11 29 Configuration Utility Version 3 0 6 256 MIC Firmware Yeron 11 00 00 00 35 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Chapter 5 Installing Network Protocols Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network Windows 2000 users need to check their Windows User Guides for protocol installation Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium 1 From the Start Menu select Settings and bring up the Control Panel From the Control Panel double click on the Network icon Note J Control Panel File Edit View Go Favorntes Help i Re a E E Hack Foren Cut Copy Paste S rs Accessibility Add New Add Remove Date Time Display Options Hardware Programs Control ne saan Panel 4 G amp amp 2B Game Interet Keyboard Modems Network Controllers Options Configures network hardware and software O P A ODBC Data Passwords Sources 32bit Microsoft Home Technical Support Power Printers Regional Sounds System Management Settings im F El Configures ne
6. a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is na guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows Adibos WLAN Card IF you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed sottiware visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoth com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info 16 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 7 The Windows has finished installing software for the device Click Finish to finish the installation Found New Hardware Wizard l d Hardware Install Windows 1 installing drivers for your new hardware Hg Adidbos WLAN Card Installing software necessary to support your hardware Cancel Then system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility Please refer to procedures at Chapter 4 Driver installation for Windows ME Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows ME 1 Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first Refer to Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2 After Windows ME detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears Select Automatic search for a better driver Recommended and insert the driver CD ROM into CD ROM drive and click Next to continue 17 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found the following new hardw
7. installation Click Finish to reboot the system After you have installed the utility you will see the Wireless LAN Utility icon in the Windows taskbar 23 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP Liza PM Wireless LAN Utility There are two ways to configure CardBus Wireless LAN Card One is Wireless LAN Utility the other one is Windows Wireless Network Configuration Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration 1 Click the right key of the mouse and Exit Wireless LAN Utility Show Config Utility TE Liaz PM Windows Wireless Network Configuration 3 Click Advanced button Connect to Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks Ars neto k heute ie use of a HelAork key hes Ls F 0 atcess le Metiork y pe ME ke Wl id then cick Wonnect Po IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 24 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 4 Make sure Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked and click OK Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties x General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Configure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available ne
8. instructions on your screen and then click OK to continue Driver installation for Windows 2000 Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows 2000 1 Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first Refer to Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2 After Windows 2000 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears Click Next to start the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Cancel 14 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 3 A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers A device diver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device Network Controller A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs diver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the Installation click Nest what do vou want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this d
9. location IL BowsE Back Cancel 12 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 5 The following screen appears showing the driver search result Click Next to continue the installation Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device AdMbps WLAN Card Windows 1 now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Mert to continue Location of driver D WL54GT INF Cancel 6 Windows 98 copies files to your hard disk The following screen will appear to inform you when the software installation has finished Click Finish to finish the installation Add Hew Hardware Wizard Adhbps WLAN Card Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires 13 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 7 The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation Click Yes to reboot the system After system reboot the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility System Settings Change 2 To finish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer a Do you want to restart your computer now In most cases Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed Note for networking If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files Follow the
10. varies depends on the environment Up to 50M 11Mbps Up to 30M 54Mbps Outdoor varies depends on the environment Up to 150M 11Mbps Up to 100M 54Mbps Temperature Operating O 55 C Storage 25 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing 40
11. 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Ver 2 0 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 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 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subje
12. Bus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows 98 1 Insert the CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first Refer to Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2 After Windows 98 detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears Clicks Next to continue the installation Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for PCI Network Controller A device diver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Cancel 11 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 3 A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do nnnnnnnnnnNNANNNNNNNNNNANNNNNNNAANNNNENNRNNANENANNNANNNNANMNNANNNARENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENENEN i Search tor the best driver for your device A ecommended Oe Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location 0 you can select the driver you want lt Back Cancel 4 Ensure that the CD ROM drive is selected Inserts the driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and clicks Next to continue Add Hew Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers imn ita diver database on pour hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Mest to start the search M CO ROM drive F Microsoft Windows Update T Specify a
13. CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook first Refer to Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2 After Windows XP detects the CardBus Wireless LAN Card the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears Select Install the software automatically Recommended and insert the driver CD ROM into CD ROM drive and click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Network Controller C If pour hardware came with an installation CD SEA or Floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to da Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 19 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 3 Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware adh bos WLAN Card has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility With Windows esP ell 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 4 The Windows has finished installing software for the device Click Finish to finish the installation Fou
14. Ease of Installation Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings e Scalability WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad area Wireless LAN Modes Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways Ad hoc Also Known as a peer to peer network an ad hoc Networking network is one that allows all workstations and computers in the network to act as servers to all other users on the network Users on the network can share files print to a shared printer and access the Internet with a shared modem However with ad hoc networking users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN workgroup and are within range Infrastructure Infrastructure networking differs from ad hoc Networking networking in that it includes an access point Unlike the ad hoc structure where users on the LAN contend the shared bandwidth on an infrastructure network the access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization Additionally the access point enables users on a 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual wireless LAN to access an existing wired network allowing wirele
15. Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks Py Seascale me ieee Pee ena be eee De P ee Lea sll al eee eee hie network requires the use of 4a network key WEP To access Yee a Proce eee ol eee Wed Pe ea a PR ee aat this network tupe the kep and then click Connect ee ee ee oll Peers IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network chek Advanced 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 4 Make sure Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is unchecked and click OK button Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties 7x General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Configure Refresh Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Add Move up Move down beri e Properties Learn about setting up wireless network configuration Advanced 5 Click Start gt All Programs gt IEEE802 11g WLAN CardBus Card then click IEEE802 11g WLAN CardBus Card Utility to restart IEEE802 11g WLAN Card ba Internet Internet Explorer s E mail Outlook Express w Paint IEEE802 11b WLAN Adapter Utility MSN Explorer Windows Media Playe Tour Windows XP All Programs Windows Movie Make
16. anual Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter covers connecting your CardBus Wireless LAN Card to CardBus slot of notebook Package Contents Please make sure that items below are included on package v One CardBus Wireless LAN Card v One CD containing drivers and documentation v One Quick Installation Guide System Requirements for the Adapter gt Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 XP gt Notebook with CD ROM drive gt One free CardBus slot gt Pentium Class 9OMHz or higher Hardware description The Wireless LAN Card is encased in a stainless compact frame and has a 68 pin connector for attaching to the CardBus port of notebook POWER LINK 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Inserting the Wireless LAN Card These instructions apply to most notebook computers For detailed Note information on inserting PC cards into your notebook consult the notebook manual Follow the procedure below to install the Wireless LAN card 1 With 68 pin connector of the card facing the CardBus slots on notebook slide the card all the way into an empty slot 2 Connect to a network LED Indicators Powar LED The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators LED MEANING POWER Indicates that the Adapter is powered on solid green Indicates link status It is normally blinking When blinking indicates that the card is scanning the channels and the link is not acti
17. are PCI Network Controller Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware IF your hardware came with Installation media insert it now and click Henst what would you like to do Specify the location of the driver Advanced Back Cancel 3 The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to your hard disk The following screen will appear when the software installation has finished Click Finish to finish the installation Add New Hardware Wizard Adhbps WLAN Card lt Back Cancel 4 The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardware setting up Click Yes to reboot the system After system reboot the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically Please go to Chapter 4 to install the utility 18 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual System Settings Change Si aa E I 2 To finish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer Do pou want to restart your computer now In most cases Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed Note for networking If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to l input the path to the files Follow the instructions on your screen and then click OK to continue Driver installation for Windows XP Follow the steps below to install the CardBus Wireless LAN Card drivers for Windows XP 1 Insert the
18. ct to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual About this manual This User s Manual describes how to install and operate your CardBus Wireless LAN Card Please read this manual before you install the product This manual includes the following topics gt Product description and features gt Hardware installation procedure gt Software installation procedure gt FAQ 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Table of Contents About his MANUAL sete secsoceenpentedtustecututecaadsneseevaisnaseseantaucones 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 0 ccccccccceccecceccecceceeeeeeseneeees 5 FOUG acerca ss ze amas cates seated Scored pees 5 What is Wireless LAN ooo ccccsseeeeeeessseeeseeesssaseeeeeenseaees 6 Wireless LAN Modes ccccccccccessssececeeessseeeeeecsssseeeeeeesseaees 6 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration cccccccsecceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeees T Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 0 cccccccccseceeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Package COntent
19. evice so that can choose a specific driver Cancel 4 Ensure that the CD ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do wou want Windows to search for diver tiles Search for driver files for the following hardware device Network Controller The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Nest IF you are searching on a floppy disk or CO AOM drive Insert the floppy disk or CO before clicking Hert Uptional search locations T Floppy disk drives M CD ROM drives Specify a location m Mictogoath windane Update Cancel 15 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 5 The following screen appears showing the driver search result Click Next to continue the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Driver Files Search Results The wizard has finished searching for driver files for Your hardware device Network Controller Windows found a diver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next El G4igt irk The Microsoft digital signature affirme 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
20. ireless LAN Card gt Please make sure that the LAN Card is inserted into the CardBus slot of your notebook properly check this when the notebook is powered off gt Please check if PC Card support is installed Double click the PC Card icon on Control Panel If PC Card support is not activated you should activate it now 4 In Infrastructure mode my notebook cannot communicate with the others notebooks on the network gt First make sure that the SSID is same as the others notebook gt Check if the WEP is enabled on the Access Point if it is set your Adapters WEP the same as the Access Point gt Also check the Access Point s Authentication Type and Preamble Type and match those settings 5 In ad hoc mode my notebook cannot communicate with the others notebooks on the network gt Make sure the SSID and the Channel number are the same as other wireless stations gt Check if WEP settings are the same in all wireless stations gt Check the Network Properties make sure proper protocol is installed and File and Printer Sharing is enabled 39 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Appendix B Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Channels 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan Antenna Built in Chip Antenna Frequency 2 4 to 2 497GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Speed 18dBm 11b 12dBm 11g Data Rate up to 54Mbps Operating Ranges Indoor
21. k Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium 36 PADDCNOIX A FAO upna einen aienientioeuee 39 Appendix B Specifications ccccccccecceceeceeeteeneeneneens 40 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CardBus Wireless LAN Card This high speed CardBus Wireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution The Adapter is easy to set up and use With this innovative wireless technology you can share files and printers on the network without inconvenient wires The Adapter is a network Adapter with a rate of 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps operating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS transmission implementing the IEEE 802 119 draft standard This Adapter provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems It also provides tools for the configuration of the Adapter The tool as well as the installation steps of the plug and play procedure for the Windows operating systems is described in this document Features The CardBus Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802 119 specification This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless devices that support the standard Features of the Adapter are Uses 2 4GHz frequency band which complies with worldwide requirement Wireless interface following the IEEE 802 119 standard Using CardBus interface Enciphering deciphering
22. nd New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Adhibps WLAN Card Click Finish to close the wizard a Ba E l Finish Then system will start to install Wireless utility automatically Please refer to procedures at Chapter 4 20 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Wireless Utility The following sections cover the CardBus Wireless LAN Card utility installation and configuration Installation in Windows After you have installed driver system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility Please follow the steps below to install the utility 1 Once you see the following screen click Next to continue InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 54M bps WLAN Card The InstallShield Wizard will install 54M bps WLAN Card on your computer To continue click Next Cancel 21 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 2 The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility Click Next to continue or click the Browse button to select an alternate destination InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install S4hbos WLAN Card in the following folder To install to this folder click Mest To install to a different folder click Browse and select another tolder Destination F
23. of wireless data by the implementation of the WEP algorithm Wire free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the notebook Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their connection reconfiguration Delivers data rate up to 54 Mbps Supports 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 24 36 48 and 54 Mbps rates Provide CardBus Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility The Adapter uses built in Chip Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link Supports most popular operating systems 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual What is Wireless LAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired systems WLAN is flexible and easy to setup and manage They are also more economical than wired LAN systems Using radio frequency RF technology WLAN transmit and receive data through the air WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility For example users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the LAN Using WLAN users can conveniently access shared information and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features e Mobility WLAN provide LAN users with access to real time information anywhere in their organization providing service opportunities that are impossible with wired networks e
24. older ENP mayen RE wees Rn oe WLAN ere Cancel 3 The following screen will add program icons to the Program Folder You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue or click Back to review or change any settings InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install S4hbos WLAN Card in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another tolder Destination Folder mam has wide EI aes WLAN en Cancel 22 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 4 The following screen shows the current settings click Next to continue or click Back to change the Destination Folder in step 3 InstallShield Wizard Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files IF you want to review or change any settings click Back IF you are satished with the settings click Nest to begin copying files Curent Settings The following thems are copied adh bos WLAN Card Configuration Utility Adhbps WLAN Card Device Driver The Setting of S4hbps WLAN Card are as Following Operating mode Infrastructure Mode ESSID ary Cancel 5 The Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the
25. s 1 U2 00 39 54 62 CY 93 7 Ye linksvss U0 06 25 04 74 70 Ye Search Connect Cancel Help 32 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 4 Click on the Encryption tab Under the drop box you can choose to have WEP encryption Disabled 64 Bit or 128 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication The Disabled setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network For data sharing to be enabled select the level of encryption desired either 64 or 128 bit 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility lx Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption About Tour encryption settings must match those of your network or your computer will be unable to communicate Encryption WEP Disabled hi WEP key Enty PA Bite Create with Passohrase 129 Bits Passphrase Manual Eritry ASCII SHE ate ata ta ata ate ote ote ota ate ate ate ats ota ohn ate ate ote ats ota ate ate ate at ota ohm sE ce SAE Ma ate ate ae Pe EGEL ate aa wea at ha wea ata ea ate aa wea at ee oe kez E 4 SHE SHE SHE SAE SAS SMS SME SHS SoS S00 SAS SE SHE SoS SoS S00 SMS GME SHS com SOD GAG at at ote oh Ey Sen ct ata ta ata ate ete ota ota atm ate ate ate ota wen ate ate ote atm ota ata ate ate ota ohm wha E Default Te Rey i Restore Defaults Undo Changes Appli Changes Cancel Help 33 54M Wireless LAN CardBu
26. s Card User s Manual 5 Select the Advanced tab You can choose the fragmentation threshold to define the maximum data frame size your adapter will transmit When the packet error rate is high you may set the threshold value to transmit shorter frames You may select RTS CTS threshold to define when will your adapter send out RTS CTS frames to reserve bandwidth for transmission By using the RTS CTS function you may request bandwidth from AP to allow you have better chance to send out your data For the Security it s only applicable while WEP is enabled For the Authentication Type the current supported algorithms are Open System Shared Key and Auto The algorithm will be invoked when associated to Access Point To associate to the desired Access Point you must set the same algorithm as the one of the desired Access Point When select Auto mode the driver can auto detect the Authentication Type of the Access Point you are going to associate You can also select Preamble Type which is for framing synchronization The possible setting are Long and Short The setting must be the same as the setting of the Access Point you are going to associate Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption Advanced About Transmit Threshold Control Fragmentation Threshold Disabled ATSVCTS Threshold 2 Disabled Preamble Type Long Restore Defaults Unde Changes Apply Changes Cancel Help 34 54M
27. ss users to take advantage of the wired networks resources such as Internet email file transfer and printer sharing Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad hoc networking e Extended range each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point Roaming the access point enables a wireless LAN computer to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN Wired to wireless LAN connectivity the access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration When configuring a wireless LAN WLAN be sure to note the following points e Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far In most buildings WLAN Adapters operate within a range of 100 300 feet depending on the thickness and structure of the walls e Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal If there is interference in transmitting through a wall it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure Install another access point to circumvent this problem e Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission This concludes the first chapter The next chapter deals with the hardware installation of the Adapter 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s M
28. twork hardware and sol E My Computer already installed Never install duplicate protocols Before adding any network protocols verify that the protocol is not 36 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 2 Select EEE802 11qg WLAN CardBus Card v3 0 from the list and click the Add button Chent for Microsoft Networks Microgott Family Logon Pr SdMbps WLAN Card Dial Up Adapter Dial Up Adapter 2 VPN Support Microgott Family Logon ka 3 Highlight Protocol and click the Add button Select Network Component Type t Frotocol 37 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 4 Select Microsoft from the list of Manufacturers and TCP IP from the list of Network Protocols and click the OK button to finish the installation Select Network Protocol kat Y Microsoft 32 bit OLC i Microsoft OLE Y Microsoft ao HetbELl w TEPAF 4 WAN support for AT hl t Winsock ATM Serice Provider 38 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Appendix A FAQ 1 What is IEEE 802 11 standard gt The IEEE 802 11 is a wireless LAN industry standard and the objective of IEEE 802 11 is to make sure that different manufactures wireless LAN devices can communicate to each other 2 What is WEP gt As described in the IEEE 802 11 standard WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm 3 Windows cannot recognize the CardBus W
29. tworks in the order listed below Move up Move down Add Remove Properties Learn about setting up wireless network contiguration 5 Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon again to open the Windows Wireless Network Configuration 744 PM Windows Wireless Network Configuration 25 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual 6 Select an available network and click Connect button Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks klat P Worse Far ECMO Fe T IF you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 7 The Windows Wireless Network Configuration will be enabled Click the Windows Wireless Configure icon 2 12 PM Windows Wireless Network Configuration is enabled 8 Click Properties to start Windows Wireless Network Configuration h Wireless Network Connection 9 Status Ed EJ General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 01 01 59 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength anol Achvity Sent Receved Packets 329 14 26 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Use Wireless LAN Utility 1 Exit the Wireless LAN Utility Show Config Utility Exit Windows Wireless Network Configuration 3 Click Advanced button Connect to
30. ve When lit indicates that the card is locked to a channel and the link is active 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Ejecting the Wireless LAN card After disconnecting from the LAN you can eject the Wireless LAN card from the PC Card slot of notebook In Windows XP 2000 ME 98 operating systems you do not have to power down the notebook to remove the card The card is hot Note swappable you can remove the card when the notebook is powered on However Microsoft recommends that you stop the card Refer to your Windows 2000 ME 98 online help for information on stopping the Wireless LAN card Most notebooks have an eject lever or button for ejecting PC cards from the PC slots Consult your notebook manual for details To prevent data loss do not eject the Wireless LAN card when a data transmission is taking place Exit your communications program normally stop the card if necessary and then remove the card Warning After hardware installation is completed please go to Chapter 3 to install driver on different Operating System 10 54M Wireless LAN CardBus Card User s Manual Chapter 3 Driver Installation for Windows The following sections cover CardBus Wireless LAN Card driver installation in the Windows Operating Systems You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install t Aore the drivers Driver installation for Windows 98 Follow the steps below to install the Card
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