User Guide Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT. CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES. CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc.
Contents Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1 Features ................................................................................................................ 1-1 Understanding your User Guide ......................................................................... 1-2 Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Simple Home Network Diagram ........................................................................
Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G. The WPCI810G complies with the 802.11b and the new nearly 5-times-faster 802.11g wireless standard. With Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA) supported, your wireless connections are robust and secure, giving you the confidence to communicate without fear that the signal could be compromised.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Understanding your User Guide The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections: Overview Provides a general introduction for using your product, the type of technology used, and recommended practices for using it. Installation Provides instructions for installing the hardware and setting up the firmware to get your adapter up and running. Configuration and Status Provides details for using the Configuration and Status Utility to manage your unit.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Simple Home Network Diagram Your Wireless PCI Adapter allows you to access files, printers, and an Internet connection on your network. A sample Local Area Network (LAN) is shown below: In the example above, the Internet communicates with the modem which communicates with the router. The router acts as the gateway to your network, sending information to whichever device asks for information. The PCI adapter card enables your desktop to be part of the wireless network.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 PCI Adapter Card Physical Description Top and Front of PCI Adapter Card The following illustration shows the top and front view of the WPCI810G: HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COMPATIBLE 1 MODEL: WPCI810G PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00 ANT S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC FCC ID: F2NWPCI810G 2 ACT.
OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Adapter Card Label The following illustration shows the label on the WPCI810G: HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.
Section 2:Installation To install your wireless adapter card: 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The software automatically starts the Installation Wizard program. 2 Follow the prompts to setup your adapter card. If Windows 98SE prompts you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its proper location (for example, D:\WIN98). 3 When prompted, power down the PC and then unplug the electrical connection to install the adapter card.
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 8 Attach the antenna by aligning the threads on the antenna with the threads on the ATN connector and turning the antenna clockwise until the antenna is attached to the connector. 9 Return power to the PC and complete the installation instructions supplied on the CD-ROM. Device Configuration Setup After installing the adapter card and software, you are now able to connect to wireless networks.
Section 3:Configuration You can use the information in this section to: ! Discover available wireless networks ! Setup operation modes ! Create wireless connectivity profiles ! Setup security ! Monitor the wireless network / environment System Tray Icon Description The icon in you system tray (the area at the bottom right of your screen in your Task Bar) allows you to view the status of the network at a glance, as well as, access the Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network Use the following instructions for connecting to a wireless network that is already in operation. To connect to an existing wireless network: 1 Double-click the antenna icon in your System Tray. The Connect to Wireless Network window is displayed: The window displays any available wireless networks detected. 3-2 2 Highlight the Available network you want to access. 3 If prompted, enter a Network key.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Configuring a New Wireless Network To configure a new wireless network: 1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 2 3-4 Click Advanced.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 3 Click Add. The following Wireless Network Properties window is displayed. If you are running the utility with WPA support, refer to WPA Security Configuration for New Network section. 4 Enter information for the new wireless network. Field Description Network name (SSID) Enter a Network Name (SSID) from 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters. This is the SSID for a particular wireless access point.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Network key The security key that applies to data encryption or the network authentication. This can be entered in ASCII or hexadecimal. Key format Select the format used in the Network Key field – ASCII or hexadecimal. Key length Determines the strength of the network key. WEP128, the stronger security regimen, is recommended.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WPA Configuration for New Network The Wireless Network Properties screen, seen below, is available if you are running WPA support provided by Funk on the supplied CD-ROM or Windows XP with WPA support installed. If you do not currently have WPA support installed for: ! Windows 98SE, ME, 2000: utilize the Funk utility located on the CD-ROM. ! Windows XP SP 1: refer to Microsoft’s website and knowledge base article 815485 or search for “WPA support” on their website.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Network Authentication Select if your access point requires Authentication. The option selected here must match the Authentication type used by the AP. The options are: Open System The Open System Authentication method is used, meaning the AP you are trying to associate with will not verify the identification your unit. Shared The Shared (PSK) authentication method is used. You need to share the same key between your AP and client.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Network key/ Confirm network key The security key that applies to Data encryption and Network authentication. Identify the Key used by the network, copy it and enter it here. Enter the Key again in Confirm Network key. This option is unnecessary for WPA. Key index (advanced) There are four Keys (1, 2, 3, 4) that can be selected. The Key selected must match the network’s Key index.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Configuring Properties for an Existing Wireless Network To configure network properties for an existing wireless network: 3-10 1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray. The Connect to Wireless Network window is displayed: 2 Click Advanced.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 3 The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window displays: 4 In the Available networks list or the Preferred networks list, highlight the network you want to configure. In the Available networks area, click Configure or in the Preferred networks area, click Properties.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 5 The following Wireless Network Properties window is displayed. If you are running with WPA support, refer to the WPA Configuration for Existing Network section. 6 If the network you want to configure is open (no encryption, no authentication), click OK and this network is added to the list of preferred networks. 7 If the network is not open and requires WEP data encryption, click Data encryption (WEP enabled).
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 WPA Configuration for Existing Network The Wireless Network Properties screen, seen below, is available if you are running WPA support provided by Funk on the supplied CD-ROM or Windows XP with WPA support installed. If you do not currently have WPA support installed for: ! Windows 98SE, ME, 2000: utilize the Funk utility located on the CD-ROM. ! Windows XP SP 1: refer to Microsoft’s website and knowledge base article 815485 or search for “WPA support” on their website.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Network Authentication Select if your access point requires Authentication. The option selected here must match the Authentication type used by the AP. The options are: Open System The Open System Authentication method is used, meaning the AP you are trying to associate with will not verify the identification your unit. Shared The Shared (PSK) authentication method is used. You need to share the same key between your AP and client.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Field Description Network key/ Confirm network key The security key that applies to Data encryption and Network authentication. Identify the Key used by the network, copy it and enter it here. Enter the Key again in Confirm Network key. This option is unnecessary for WPA. Key index (advanced) There are four Keys (1, 2, 3, 4) that can be selected. The Key selected must match the network’s Key index.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Preferred Networks – Setting up the Connection Order There are two ways you can specify the order that the adapter uses to try to connect to an available network in your Preferred networks list: 3-16 ! Using the Move up and Move down buttons ! Using Advanced selection rules SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Move up and Move down buttons Use the Move up and Move down buttons to move a network up and down in the list of Preferred networks. The adapter tries to connect to a wireless network in the order you specify in the Preferred networks list. To move a network within the list: 1 Highlight the network you want to move. 2 Click either the Move up or Move down button depending on where you want the selected network to appear in the list.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Removing a Network From Your Preferred Network List To remove a wireless network from your preferred network list: 1 3-18 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 2 Click Advanced. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed: 3 In the Preferred networks list, highlight the network you want to remove. 4 Click Remove. The network is removed from your preferred network list.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Viewing Site Monitor Information To view site monitor information: 1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray. 2 On the Connect to Wireless Network window, click Advanced. 3 Click the Site Monitor tab. The Visible Networks list provides information about all of the detected networks. It lists the Network Name (SSID), Channel, Signal Strength, and Security.
CONFIGURATION 5 SECTION 3 To obtain more information about a selected network, click Advanced. The Advanced Site Monitor window is displayed: This window provides detailed information about the network you selected. 6 To start a log of network activity, click Start Log. The Save log file as window is displayed: 7 Select a drive and directory to store the networks.log file. 8 Click Save.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 The adapter saves a log of the information listed on the Advanced Site Monitor window to the networks.log file. The information is sent to the file approximately every six seconds. The log is a comma-delimited list that can be imported to a spreadsheet. You can then view the activity on the network over a specific time period. 9 Click Stop Log to stop the log information from being sent to the networks.log file. 10 To freeze the display, click Freeze.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Viewing Network Statistics To view statistics for the network you are connected to: 1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray. 2 Highlight the network for which you want to view statistics. 3 Click Advanced. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed. 4 Click the Statistics tab.
CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 3-24 2 Highlight the network for which you want to view statistics. 3 Click Advanced. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed. 4 Click the LEAP tab. 5 Click Enable LEAP to activate the function. 6 To add a network, click Properties. The LEAP Network Properties window displays.
CONFIGURATION 7 SECTION 3 Enter the required information and click OK. To remove a network: 1 Highlight the network in the Leap Enabled Networks window and click Remove. 2 Click Apply and then OK to save your changes. Viewing Adapter Product Information To view product information for the adapter installed in your PC: 1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray. 2 Click Advanced. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is displayed. 3 Click the Information tab.
Section 4:Troubleshooting This section details possible solutions to common problems that might occur in using the WPCI810G. Contact Us If you are unable to locate a solution here, please access our website at www.motorola.com/broadband/networking for the latest information. You can also reach us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at 1-877-466-8646. Hardware Solutions My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network. ! Ensure that your PC and wireless access point is powered on.
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4 I would like to see if my Internet connection is alive. For this, you will use the ping command to test the connection. Before attempting, determine the IP Address of your adapter. 1 2 Open a command prompt by clicking Start and Run. ! For Windows 98 and ME, in the Open field, type command and press Enter or OK. ! For Windows 2000 and XP, type cmd. ! Or, navigate using your Start button to Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt. In the Command window, type ipconfig.
Section 5:Glossary A Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). Adapter A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN. Address translation See NAT. Ad-Hoc Network A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together, usually just for the duration of the communication session.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY C Client In a client/server architecture, a client is a computer that requests files or services such as file transfer, remote login, or printing from the server. On an IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN, a client is any host that can communicate with the access point. Also called a CPE. A wireless client is also called a “station.” Also see server. Coaxial Cable A type of cable consisting of a center wire surrounded by insulation and a grounded shield of braided wire.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 you access the world-wide web, a DNS server translates the URL displayed on the browser to the destination website IP address. The DNS lookup table is a distributed Internet database; no one DNS server lists all domain name to IP address matches. Domain Name A unique name, such as motorola.com, that maps to an IP address. Domain names are typically much easier to remember than are IP addresses. See DNS. Download To copy a file from one computer to another.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY Each Ethernet port has a physical address called the MAC address. Also see MAC address. Event A message generated by a device to inform an operator or the network management system that something has occurred. F Firewall A security software system on the some devices that enforces an access control policy between the Internet and the LAN for protection. Firmware Code written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM).
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 ! A company that provides this service ! In IBM environments, a mainframe computer I ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol is a protocol used for error, problem, and informational messages sent between IP hosts and gateways. ICMP messages are processed by the IP software and are not usually apparent to the end-user. IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (http://www.ieee.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY M MAC Address The Media Access Control address is a unique, 48-bit value permanently saved in the ROM at the factory to identify each Ethernet network device. It is expressed as a sequence of 12 hexadecimal digits printed on the unit’s label. You need to provide the MAC Address to the cable service provider. Also called an Ethernet address, physical address, hardware address, or NIC address. MB One megabyte; equals 1,024 x 1,024 bytes, 1,024 kilobytes, or about 8 million bits.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 P Packet The unit of data that is routed between the sender and destination on the Internet or other packet-switched network. PCMCIA The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association sets international standards for connecting peripherals to portable computers. Laptop computers typically have a PCMCIA slot that can hold one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet or wireless connectivity.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY Public IP Address The IP address assigned by the service provider. A public IP address is visible to devices on the Internet. See also Private IP Address. R RJ-11 The most common type of connector for household or office phones. RJ-45 An 8-pin modular connector; the most common connector type for 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet networks. Roaming The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly. ROM Read-Only Memory.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a standard Internet protocol for transferring e-mail. Static IP Address An IP address that is permanently assigned to a host. Normally, a static IP address must be assigned manually. The opposite of Dynamic IP Address. Station IEEE 802.11b term for wireless client. Subscriber A user who accesses television, data, or other services from a service provider.
SECTION 5 GLOSSARY ! A carrier protocol, such as TCP, used by the network that the data travels over ! An encapsulating protocol, such as IPSec, L2F, L2TP, or PPTP, that is wrapped around the original data ! A passenger protocol, such as IP, for the original data U UDP User Datagram Protocol. A method used along with the IP to send data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. Unicast A point-to-point data transmission sent from one sender to one receiver.
GLOSSARY SECTION 5 bandwidth depends on need and cost, but is usually much lower than for a LAN. WAP Wireless Access Point or Wireless Access Protocol. See also Access Point. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption protects the privacy of data transmitted over a wireless LAN. WEP uses keys to encrypt and decrypt transmitted data. The access point must authenticate a client before it can transfer data to another client. WEP is part of IEEE 802.11b.
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