Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Introduction Completing the Setup Utility Functions Specifications Regulatory Information Troubleshooting Glossary Company Copyright Statement Company Trademark Statement. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. WLCARD-UG200-D2 01.30.03 file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/index.
Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual The Company 54g WLAN Solution Using the Company 54g WLAN Features and Requirements The Company 54g WLAN Solution The Company 54g WLAN solution accesses wireless local area networks (LANs), enables the sharing of a local printer and files with others in the network, accesses the Internet, and enables roaming about the office—wire-free.
Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Obtain the following information from the network administrator: ● ● ● ● ● Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key information (if any) for the networks to connect to For Microsoft® Windows® networking, the customer name and workgroup name For a network account, a user name and password An IP address (if not using a DHCP server) Home Users The access point (AP) that communicates with
Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to top Back to Contents Ccopyright and Trademark Information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/intro.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual NOTE—Before starting, obtain the required network information from the network administrator or the wireless access point installer (see The Company 54g WLAN Solution in Introduction).
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Requirements A base station computer having a wired connection to the Internet, a wireless network adapter, and a connection to an AP. Computer-to-Computer Mode A peer-to-peer (ad hoc) network is the easiest to deploy and is ideal for home use or in small offices. This mode allows the sharing of files with other employees, printing to a shared office printer, and access to the Internet through a shared modem.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click the Wireless Networks tab. You can configure a network profile for networks that are listed under Available networks as well as those that are not listed. When you have completed configuring a network profile, the network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks. The computer automatically connects to the network at the top of the list.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual doing the following. a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 5. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 5. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 6. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed. 7. Click OK.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 8. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 5. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 6. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 2. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/setup.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. 5. 6. 7. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box and again in the Confirm network key box. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 9. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Running Utility Functions Adding a New Network to the List of Preferred Networks Viewing or Modifying the Wireless Network Properties Setting Up an Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Group Network for Connecting to the Internet Adding an Ad Hoc Network Disabling the Radio Running Utility Functions The utility functions and details for the wireless network connection are avail
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual ● ● IBSS Channel Number selects the independent basic service set (IBSS) channel number on which to operate. The Company 54g enabled notebook comes preset for use on channels 1—11. This setting is acceptable in most countries. Some countries allow use on more channels. If you travel to a country that allows the use of other channels, change the IBSS Channel Number to that number.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual ● Rate sets the transmission rate. The default setting is Use best rate. This automatically adjusts the data rate to the optimal rate based on the capabilities of the other clients and access points. The default values for the properties listed below are set for maximum performance. Therefore, It is not recommended for home users to change the settings for any of these properties.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Viewing or Modifying the Wireless Network Properties 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click Wireless Network Connection, then click Change settings of this connection. 3. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. 5. Under Preferred networks click the network name and then click Properties.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual It is possible to enable or disable WEP data encryption and change the network name and the network key (see Completing the setup for instructions). Setting Up an Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Group Network for Connecting to the Internet To connect the computers in an ad hoc group network to the Internet, the Windows Internet connection sharing (ICS) component must be installed.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Company 54g enabled notebook is used to share the Internet connections with other clients. Setting Up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on the Host Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the host computer to the Internet. From the host computer Start menu, select Help and Support. Perform a search on Internet Connection Sharing. From the Pick a task list, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Network Connection.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 6. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used box. 7. Clear the Data encryption (WEP enabled) and the The Key is provided for me automatically boxes if they are selected. 8. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 9. Click Advanced. 10. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only, and click Close. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 11. Click OK. The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. 12. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen the Network Properties window and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for the ad hoc network. Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key 1.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 4. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. 5. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 6. 7. 8. 9. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box and again in the Confirm network key box. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 13. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only, and click Close. 14. Click OK. The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/utility.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 15. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen the Network Properties window and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. Disabling the Radio ● To disable the radio on the Company 54g enabled notebook, right-click the wireless network connection icon in the system tray and click Disable.
Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Physical Characteristics Temperature and Humidity Limitations Power Characteristics Networking Characteristics Radio Characteristics Physical Characteristics Characteristic Description Form Factor Mini PCI specification, May 2002. Type IIIA form factor Dimensions (length, width) 59.6 mm × 50.
Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Networking Characteristics Characteristic Description Compatibility IEEE Std 802.11b and IEEE Draft Std 802.11g for wireless LAN Network Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Networking Host Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Medium Access Protocol CSMA/CA (collision avoidance) with acknowledgment (ACK) Data rate (Mbps) IEEE Draft Std 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 IEEE Std 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.
Back to Contents Regulatory Information Operational Information Regulatory Information Operational Information Wireless Interoperability The Integrated 54g enabled notebook is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: ● ● IEEE Std 802.11b-1999. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN IEEE Std 802.11g-2002.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
band. This series of measures answers many of the concerns expressed during Art's public consultation on this topic. Decisions allowing the installation of wireless terminals in hot spots (train stations, airports, business centers, and the like): In agreement with the Ministry of Defense, ART has made two decisions setting the conditions for using wireless LANs in the 2.4GHz band. One of these decisions has been submitted to the Minister of Telecommunications for approval.
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2400 10 Not permitted 2446.5 100 with Ministry of Defense approval 2483.5 100 100 on private property with Ministry of Defense approval In Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Pierre, and Miquelon and Mayotte Authorized EIRP (mW) Frequency (MHz) Indoors Outdoors: Decisions and Guidelines 100 100 2400 2483.
● ● Connect the equipment to 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. NOTE—This Integrated 54g enabled notebook must be used in strict accordance with your computer manufacturer's instructions. Any other installation or use violates FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Troubleshooting: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Troubleshooting: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Cannot Connect to the Network Performance and Connectivity Problems Getting Help Cannot Connect to the Network If the Company 54g enabled notebook appears to be functioning properly but does not connect to the network, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the Network name (SSID) and Wireless network key (WEP) settings in the Wireless Network Properties
Troubleshooting: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Data transfer is sometimes very slow. Microwave ovens and some cordless phones operate at the same radio frequency as the Company 54g enabled notebook. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is in use, it interferes with the operation of the wireless network. Therefore, keep the Company 54g enabled notebook at least 20 feet away from microwave ovens and any cordless telephone that operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.
Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual access point A stand-alone wireless hub that allows any computer that has a wireless network adapter to communicate with another computer and to connect to the Internet. ad hoc (also known as computerto-computer network) A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities and any computer can initiate a communication session.
Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual OFDM orthogonal frequency division multiplexing. A method of digital modulation in which a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. OFDM is used in European digital audio broadcast services. preferred network One of the networks that has been configured. Such networks appear under Preferred networks on the Wireless Networks tab of Wireless Network Connection Properties.
