WL11000 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 WL11000 PCMCIA Card ........................................................... 4 1-1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 4 1-2 Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 4 1-3 Product Kit ......................................................................
Chapter 1 About the WL11000 PCMCIA Card The WL11000 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 WL11000 PCMCIA card and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the WL11000 PCMCIA card will communicate seamlessly with other WL11000 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 WL11000 supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802 standards committee. The WL11000 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 Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN Fig.
Fig. 2 - Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration The WL11000 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WL11000 PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WL11000 equipped PCs configured without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the WL11000SA used in the BSS. Check your WL11000SA 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.
Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows® 98 3-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS In order to install and use the GL-241101 PCMCIA card your PC system must meet the following requirements: !" A PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot !" PCMCIA revision 2.