WN 330 1F Wireless LAN PCMCIA Adapter USER MANUAL Version 0.9.
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Contents Chapter 1 About the WN3301F PCMCIA Card.......................................................4 1-1 Features .................................................................................................................................................4 1-2 Applications............................................................................................................................................4 1-3 Product Kit..........................................................................
Chapter 1 About the WN3301F PCMCIA Card The WN3301 IEEE 802.11 PCMCIA PC Card is compatible with any standard, notebook computer Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98 will automatically recognize the WN3301 PCMCIA card and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the WN3301 PCMCIA card will communicate seamlessly with other WN3301 wireless home and office networking products. 1-1 FEATURES 1.
§ Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary networks. Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak period and Auditors that require workgroups at customer sites. § Access to database for mobile workers § Medical, Technical and Retail specialists that require roaming access to a database or other network resources.
Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning The WN3301F supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802 standards committee. The WN3301F can be configured as: § Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs § Infrastructure for enterprise LANs § LAN-Interconnection for point-to-point link as a campus backbone 2-1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY Fig.
File Server Desktop PC Desktop PC Desktop PC With WN3301 WA3001 Desktop PC With WN3301 WA3001 Notebook with WN3301 Desktop PC With WN3301 Notebook with WN3301 Desktop PC With WN3301 Fig. 2 - Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration The W3301F provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WN3301F PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
WA3001 used in the BSS. Check your WA3001 for its BSS ID or use the Access Point Browser Utility program to determine the BSS ID. The Infrastructure Wireless LAN configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users. A point-to-point LAN configuration is possible when two access points are linked with an optional directional antenna (the directional antenna is an optional accessory, please contact your dealer for information).
Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows ® 98 3-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS In order to install and use the WN3301F PCMCIA card your PC system must meet the following requirements: § A PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot § PCMCIA revision 2.
3-3 WN3301F DRIVER INSTALLATION -WINDOWS ® 98 Note: Before proceeding, have the Windows® 98 CD ready, as it will be required during the software installation process. 1. Insert the WN3301F an adapter into a standard Type II or Type III PCMCIA card slot, as described in the preceding section. 2. Windows® 98 will automatically detect the WN3301F and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Click “ Next” to begin the installation. 3. Check “ Search for the best driver …” click “ Next” .
4. Windows® will then acknowledge that it has found the appropriate driver, click "Next" Windows® will now install the driver As the driver files are being copied to the appropriate location, you will be prompted to insert the Windows® 98 CD. 5. Insert the Windows® 98 CD. Select “ D:\win98” from the drop down list (where “ D” represents the CD-ROM drive), click “ OK” NOTE: You must insert the Windows 98 ®CD as the driver installation requires special files that will not be available even if you have st
6. After Windows® has finished installing the appropriate files click “ Finish” 7. You will be prompted to restart your computer, click "YES" to complete the installation.
3-4 ADAPTER CONFIGURATION – WINDOWS ® 98 After successful installation of the WN3301F and its driver, continue the installation process by configuring the W3301F adapter properties. To configure the WN3301F Adapter complete the following steps: 1. From the Control Panel, double-click the “ Network” icon 2. Select "PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" from the list and press the “ Properties” button.
3. From the “ Properties” menu select the “ Advanced” tab. 4. Select “ Channel” from the list, and choose a “ Value” from the drop down list. FCC regulations require a “ Value” between 1 and 11.
5. Select “ Network Type” , and choose “ Infrastructure” or “ Ad-Hoc” as the “ Value” . Note: “ Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, while “ Ad-Hoc” mode allows wireless-to-wireless communication. Consult your System Administrator for information about your network communication type. For more information about Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks, see Chapter 2 of this manual 6. Select “ Power Save Mode” and choose a “ Value” .
7. Select “ Power Save Mode” and choose a “ Value” . NOTE: To allow uninterrupted data communication, choose “ Disabled” as the “ Value” . Choosing “ Enabled” allows your notebook to enter “ sleep” mode, however, this will interrupt data communication. Consult your System Administrator to find out the best setting for your network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “ PRISM Configuration Utility” in this manual. 8. Select “ SSID” ; enter a “ Value” of “ PRISM2” .
9. Select “ Transmit Rate” , and choose a “ Value” . NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “ Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP. 10. Select “ Use Weep” , and choose a “ Value” . NOTE: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Weep) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication.
For more information about Weep, see the chapter entitled “ PRISM Configuration Utility” in this manual. 11. After the configuring the “ Properties” , click “ OK” and continue with the Protocol Installation, described in the following section.
