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Table of Content CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 PACKAGE CONTENT ................................................................................................ 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .......................................................................................... 5 WIRELESS LAN CARDBUS ADAPTER FEATURES ......................................................
Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This device, MWL-34B1 (Wireless Lan 802.11b adaptor) 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 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.
Ch a pt e r 1 I n t r odu ct ion This 802.11b wireless network adapter is a plug and play 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA adapter and offers high-speed wireless connection up to 11Mbps. It complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard and ensures cross vendor interoperability with the greatest range of any Wi-Fi certified products.
communicate with other manufacturers’ wireless devices that support this standard. The followings are the main distinguishing features of this wireless card. Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard and provides wireless Ethernet speed of 11 Mbps data rate. Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps. Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching. Strong WEP encryption for data security.
other devices and the lower flashing green LED indicates this card is searching other devices. Hardware Diagram LED Indicators 1.6 Ejecting Adapter the Wireless LAN CardBus You are advised to always disable the WLAN CardBus adapter prior to remove the adapter from the PCMCIA slot. The wireless LAN adapter support hot-swappable feature so you don’t have to power off the notebook to remove the adapter.
Click OK to confirm that you are going to stop the adapter. The following screen prompts that you can remove the adapter. Click OK button to close the dialog box.
Push the lever of your notebook to eject the adapter now. Note: Don’t eject the wireless LAN adapter when data transmission is taking place.
Ch a pt e r 2 I n st a lla t ion a n d Con figu r a t ion Pr oce du r e s 2.1 Installation Procedures In Windows98/ME This wireless LAN CardBus adapter driver and utility are contained in the utility CD we provide. Insert the utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and the Autorun function will automatically guide you to start the installation process of configuration utility and drivers. If the Autorun function does not automatically start, please open this utility CD to find the SETUP.
3. 4. 5. Double-click on Install Driver and Utility, and the InstallShield Wizard will start to install the configuration utility and drivers automatically. Click Finish button when the windows prompts that the installation procedure is complete. Click the Yes button to reboot your desktop or laptop.
2.1.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter After reboot your system, you can insert the wireless LAN CardBus adapter into the PCMCIA slot. Align the adapter properly before putting it in the slot. Insert the card firmly without forcing until it seats snugly.
A. Under Windows 98, the system prompts that the file can’t be found. B. Under Windows ME, the system prompts that the file can’t be found. From the CD we provide to select program files -> wireless cardbus -> drivers to find the file and click OK to close the dialog box. The screen is illustrated in Windows 98, please follow the same method to specify the file path under Windows ME. The following dialog box displays the location of the file. Click OK button.
After the file has been copied, you can see the PCMCIA adapter icon resides on the system tray and the LEDs on the adapter are flashing. Now, you have completely finished the whole installation procedure. (Under Windows 98) (Under Windows ME) 2.1.3 Verifying the Wireless LAN Adapter Driver Verifying a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98/ME To check if user has installed the driver successfully, please follow the following steps. 1.
3. Click the General tab, if the Device Status field reports that “This device is working properly”, it means that the driver has been installed successfully.
2.1.4 TCP/IP Configuration Procedure In Windows98/ME Configuring the TCP/IP setup allows the desktop or laptop equipped with a wireless LAN card to operate in infrastructure mode and to have the Internet access. So after the configuration utility and WLAN adapter driver are installed, the TCP/IP address for the wireless LAN card must be configured. 1. Right-click mouse button on the My Neighborhood icon on your windows desktop and select Properties.
2. From the Configuration tab, scroll to TCP/IP Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter and click Properties. 3. From “TCP/IP Properties”, choose “IP Address” and select “Specify an IP address”. Input an IP address and subnet mask. Click OK to complete the TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to take effect.
4. Choose Start > Programs > MS-DOS Prompt to open the DOS command prompt window. Type “ipconfig/all” to determine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken effect.
2.1.5 Removing the Wireless LAN Adapter Utility And Driver In Windows98/ME Uninstall the Utility: From Windows Start menu -> Programs -> Wireless CardBus -> Uninstall to remove the configuration utility from the OS. Uninstall the Driver: 1. Right-click mouse button on the My Computer icon on your windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 2. From the Device Manager, click the + in front of Network adapters to extend all network adapters. Right-click mouse button on Wireless 802.
3. The Confirm Device Removal screen will be displayed. Click OK. The driver files are permanently removed from the Windows 98 hardware profile. 4. You will be asked to reboot your desktop or laptop, please click No. The driver uninstallation procedure is not complete. 5. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that still reside in the system to completely uninstall the related drivers.
you want to delete. Right-click mouse button on the oem1.inf and select Delete to delete the file. Till now, the un-installation is totally finished. 2.3 Installation Procedures In Windows2000 The Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Windows driver ships with the Wireless CardBus Configuration Utility. If you have connected the Wireless CardBus Adapter to your computer, please remove it, cancel any hardware wizard that may show up, and start here. Before you start: Obtain this Utility CD.
The InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install the configuration utility and drivers. The InstallShield Wizard is installing the drivers and utility.
The Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could appear at this point in the installation. A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver installation. Click “Yes” to continue. After the driver and utility have been installed, you will be presented with a screen informing of its completion. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the installation.
You will be requested to reboot your desktop or laptop. Please click Yes button. 2.3.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter After reboot your system, you can insert the wireless LAN CardBus adapter into the PCMCIA slot. Align the adapter properly before putting it in the slot. Insert the card firmly without forcing until it seats snugly.
The Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could appear at this point in the installation. A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver installation. Click “Yes” to continue. Finally, you can find the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon resides on the system tray. Now you have completely finished the installation procedures. 2.3.
2. The System Properties screen will be pop-up. Under Hardware tab, click Device Manager…. 3. After clicking Device Manager…,the following screen will be shown. Click on the + symbol in front of “Network adapters” and see if an item labeled Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter is visible. If you don’t see the item below the network adapter icon but a”?” or “!” symbol is displayed, it means that the driver installation was unsuccessful. Highlight “Wireless 802.
4. Click the General tab, if the Device Status field reports that “This device is working properly”, it means that the driver has been installed successfully.
2.3.4 TCP/IP Setup In Windows 2000 Configuring the TCP/IP setup allows the desktop or laptop equipped with a wireless LAN adapter to operate in infrastructure mode and to have the Internet access. So after the configuration utility and WLAN adapter driver are installed, the TCP/IP address for the wireless LAN card must be configured. 1. Right-click mouse button on the My Network Places and highlight Properties from the pop-up menu. 2.
3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click Properties.
4. Click “Use the following IP address” and input an IP address and subnet mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in infrastructure mode and to have Internet access. “Default gateway” and “DNS server” information is also required. IP configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.
Note: The IP Address you assign for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 10.35.1.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 10.35.1.4 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0,.. etc. 5.
7. Type “ipconfig” at the F:\> prompt to determine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken effect. To test IP connectivity in ad hoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ping ” command. 2.3.
Uninstall the Utility: From Windows Start menu -> Programs -> Wireless CardBus -> Uninstall to remove the configuration utility from the OS. Click Yes to confirm that you are going to uninstall the utility. Uninstall the Driver Right-click mouse button on the Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter item and highlight Uninstall to remove the drivers.
Click OK to confirm the un-installation. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the driver files that still reside in the system to complete uninstall the related drivers.
Enter “oem*.inf” in the “Search for files or folders named:” field, and enter “cardbus” in the “Containing text:” field and enter “D:\Windows2000P” in the “Look in:” field, where D is the drive letter of where Windows 2000 is installed. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. Double-click on the file to check if it is what you want to delete.
The InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install the configuration utility and driver. The InstallShield Wizard is installing the drivers and utility.
The Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could appear at this point in the installation. A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver installation. Click “Continue Anyway” to continue. After the driver and utility have been installed, you will be presented with a screen informing of its completion. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the installation.
You will be requested to reboot your desktop or laptop. Please click Yes button. 2.4.2 Completing to Install the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter After reboot your system, you can insert the wireless LAN CardBus adapter into the PCMCIA slot. Align the adapter properly before putting it in the slot. Insert the card firmly without forcing until it seats snugly. CAUTION: Forcing a misaligned card into the slot can damage the computer or the card.
When the “New Hardware Wizard” is opened, click the radio button of “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option and press “Next”. The hardware wizard is installing drivers.
Press the “Continue Anyway” button. Click Finish button to complete the installation.
The bubble message on the system tray indicates that the wireless LAN CardBus adapter is ready to use. 2.4.3 Verifying Your Installation In Windows XP To check if you have installed the driver successfully, please follow the following steps. Right-click mouse button on the My computer icon on your windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu.
Under Hardware tab, click Device Manager. Double-click Network adapters. Right-click mouse button on “Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter” and select “Properties”.
Click the General tab, if the Device Status field reports that “This device is working properly”, it means that the driver has been installed successfully.
Note: As for how to do TCP/IP setup in Windows XP, please refer to the TCP/IP setup procedure in Windows 2000 section. 2.4.4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Utility And Driver In Windows XP Uninstalling the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Utility From the Windows Start menu -> All Programs -> Wireless CardBus -> Uninstall to remove the configuration utility. Click Yes to confirm that you are going to uninstall the utility.
Uninstalling the Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Driver Right-click mouse button on the My computer icon on your windows desktop and select Properties form the pop-up menu. Under Hardware tab, click Device Manager…. Double-click Network adapters to extend all network adapters. Right-click mouse button on “Wireless 802.11b CardBus Adapter”, and choose Uninstall. Click OK to remove the drivers.
In order to remove driver files that still reside in the system, please follow the following description to complete the whole un-installation procedure. To do so, go to the Start and click Search. In Search Results screen, click ALL files and folders.
Enter “CardBus” in the “A word or phrase in the field:” field, enter “oem*.inf” in the “All or part of the file name”, and enter “F:\WINDOWS\INF” in the “Look in:” field. ”F:\” is the drive letter of where WinXP is installed. Click Search Now.
A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly. You can double-click the oem*,inf file to make sure that is it what you want to delete. Right-click mouse button on the file and select Delete. Click Yes from the Confirm File Delete dialog box. Till now, the whole un-installation is totally completed.
Ch a pt e r 3 W ir e le ss LAN Ca r dBu s Ada pt e r Ut ilit y 3.1 Wireless LAN Adapter Utility The user-friendly wireless LAN CardBus Adapter Utility helps you to configure this WLAN adapter and monitor its connection status. You can change configuration parameters while the adapter is active. You can open the utility for the utility from Start -> Programs -> Wireless CardBus -> Wireless Utility and there will be a WLAN icon resides on the system tray.
Link Info Tab Item Description Adapter Displaying the name of the adapter. State Displaying the working status of the adapter. Scanning: Indicating the adapter is searching other wireless devices in service range. Not Associated: Indicating that the adapter is not connected with any wireless device yet. Connect to BSSID: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx Indicating the adapter is connected with an access point or other wireless LAN adapter and the associated device’s MAC address is displayed in the form of hex digits.
Channel Signal Strength Link Quality Re-Scan WEP function. Enable: It means that the connected device uses WEP function. In infrastructure mode, it indicates the channel number the associated access point uses. In Ad hoc mode, it indicates the channel number the adapter uses. The blue bar indicates the signal is weak or strong. The longer the blue bar is, the stronger the signal is. The blue bar indicates the link quality is good or bad. The longer the blue bar is, the better link quality is.
Create or remove a profile. Configure your adapter. Profile: Creating a profile will save your time to re-configure network links you have established. Remove – Click the Remove button, and then the selected profile will be deleted. Save – Click the Save button, and then the profile will be saved for further use. Click the drop-down menu, select one profile you have created and click Save, then the profile you select will be applied to the current connection. 3.3.
Connection Tab Item Network Type ESSID TxRate Description This wireless LAN adapter supports two network types – Infrastructure and Ad hoc. You can click the pull-down menu to select one network type. Infrastructure – This type of network connection needs an access point in range. All communication is done through this access point. Ad hoc – A peer-to-peer mode of operation. This type of link is established from client to client without any access point.
Channel Apply the WLAN condition. It’s recommended that you select the Auto option. This field shows the channel number the current link uses. In infrastructure mode, this field shows the channel that the connected access point uses. So you can’t modify this field in infrastructure mode. In Ad hoc mode, this function is available and you can click the pull-down menu to select one channel.
Encryption tab Item Description Click the box in front Data Encryption of Data Encryption (WEP) to enable the (WEP) WEP function. You can set four different WEP keys in WEP Key Entry and specify one of them to use. If the box is not checked, then you can’t change WEP related parameters. Key Length Click the drop-down menu to select 64 bits or 128 bits. The 128 bits gives a higher level of security. The selection must be the same between these two connected devices.
Key Format This utility supports both Hexadecimal and ASCII key formats. Click the drop-down menu to choose one format. Only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are valid entries if you select hexadecimal format. PassPhrase PassPhrase function is used as a seed to randomly generate the WEP encryption keys. If you use a key generated from a PassPhrase, you must use the same PassPhrase and keys on each station.
Advanced tab Item Description Threshold This field is to define Fragmentation the maximum data frame size this wireless LAN adapter will transmit and to improve the efficiency of data transmitting. Threshold This field is to define when will the wireless RTS/CTS LAN adapter send out RTS/CTS frames to reserve bandwidth for transmission. Type the value in this field and the effective range is from 0 to 3000. There are two Preamble options in this field.
represents the fast power saving mode. This power mode provides the best combination of network performance and power usage. Authentication Click the pull-down menu to select Auto, Type Shared or Open type. The authentication function is invoked when associated to access point. The authentication type you select should be the same between these connected devices. If you select Auto mode, the driver will auto detect the authentication type of the access point you are going to associate.
3.4 Wireless LAN Adapter Utility – Site Survey Tab Click the Site Survey tab and the following screen will be displayed. From the Site Survey page, you can search all access points and wireless LAN adapters that are within the service range of the wireless LAN adapter. The service range the wireless LAN card supports is up to 100 meters indoor or 300 meters outdoors. Click Search button, and the wireless LAN card will start to search access points and WLAN adapters and show the result in the list.
From the Statistics tab page, you can view the instantaneous wireless receive and transmit data information. 3.6 Wireless LAN Card Utility – Device Info Tab Click the Device Info tab and the following screen will be displayed.
From the Device Info (information) page, you can view the copyright and the product version including the diver version and utility version. The MAC address of the wireless LAN card and the regulatory domain are also shown on this page.
Ch a pt e r 4 Usin g W in XP Bu ilt - in W ir e le ss N e t w or k Con figu r a t ion Ut ilit y There are two ways to configure the wireless LAN adapter under Windows XP operating system. One is wireless LAN utility we provide and the other one is the Windows wireless network configuration Windows XP provides. If you want to use the configuration utility we provide, please refer to Chapter 3. The following section guides you how to use the wireless network configuration utility Windows XP provides. 4.
Properties dialog box. Select the box of “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to enable automatic wireless network configuration. Note: If you want to use the configuration utility we provide, you have to clear the check of “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” item. 4.2 Infrastructure Mode Setup Procedure From the Wireless Network tab, click Refresh button to update all the available network devices in range.
If the network you select requires WEP key, then the “Data encryption (WEP enabled)” check box is selected by default. Select the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box if the WEP key is automatically provided for you. The driver will then use the Default Encryption key. If not, you have to clear the check and manually enter the network key. In this example, you have to type the WEP keys.
Furthermore, you can highlight a network connection and click Move up or Move down to change the order of the wireless networks in the Preferred networks. For Windows XP, it will always choose the first one in the Preferred networks to connect. To remove a wireless network from the list of preferred networks, select the wireless network that you want to remove, and then click Remove.
4.3 Ad-hoc Mode Setup Procedure Click Refresh button to update all available devices in range from Wireless Network Connection. Select the ad hoc network name under “Available networks” in the Wireless Networks tab, and click Configure. In the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, the “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used” check box is selected by default.
Click OK to save your configuration and close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. Right-click mouse button on the network icon on the system tray and open the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box again. Click Advanced button, and you can see that there is a blue circle on the wireless network adapter icon.
You may refer to how to do TCP/IP setup in Windows 2000 section to configure you wireless LAN adapter in Windows XP. After the TCP/CP configuration is done, you can share data between these wireless devices. Open Windows Explorer and type the connected wireless network adapter IP address in the Address field. The folder that remote WLAN adapter share will be displayed. Now , you can share data between these two desktop or laptop equipped with a wireless network adapter.
4.4 Network Operating Mode Selection Click “Advanced” button from the Local Area Connection dialog box, and you can select network operating mode you want to use.
If you want to connect to an ad hoc network only, you can click the radio button of “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only”. Click the radio button of “Access point (infrastructure) networks only”, and only the available access points in range will be displayed in the available networks box. You can click the radio button of “Any available network (access point preferred)”, and then both access points and wireless network adapters will be displayed in the available networks box.
