User’s Manual Wireless LAN 802.11b/ g Device Version 1.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 5 1.1 Inventory Checklist .............................................................................................. 5 1.2 Supported Security .............................................................................................. 6 2 Antenna At tachment ...................................................................................
Table of Figures Figure 1: Antenna Attachment........................................................................................................ 7 Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon..................................................................................................... 8 Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ....................................................................... 9 Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box .....................................................
1 Introduction Welcom e! Your HP PC includes a Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device. This device allows you to establish a wireless network using your HP PC as a Wireless Client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet, you can wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network 1.1 Inventory Checklist Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless LAN 802.
1.2 Supported Security In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion key features are enabled on Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configurat ion : • • WPA/WPA2 personal security WEP encryption Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device . Wire le ss LAN 802.
2 Antenna Attachm ent This chapter contains instructions for antenna installation. Im port ant It is a ssume d tha t the re is a n e xisting wire le ss LAN ne two rk with a n inte rne t c o nne c tio n tha t ha s b e e n se t up o n yo ur c o mp ute r p rio r to using Wire le ss LAN 802.11b /g De vic e . Ple a se c o nsult yo ur ISP fo r furthe r info rma tio n. If you have already attached the antenna to your HP PC, please skip to Chapter 3. 1.
3 Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using Windows® XP Wireless Network Configuration. Note: It is a ssume d tha t the re is a n e xisting wire le ss ne two rk with c o nne c tio n to the inte rne t. If no t, p le a se c o nsult yo ur ISP fo r furthe r info rma tio n o n e sta b lishing a n inte rne t c o nne c tio n.
3.2 Setting the Network Key Autom atically The PC will begin functioning in Station Mode (as a Client) with your Wireless LAN Network as soon as the Network Key is set-up. Im portant If yo u d o no t ha ve a n e xisting wire le ss ne two rk yo u will ne e d to se t up yo ur Wire le ss Ro ute r o r Ac c e ss Po int p rio r to using yo ur PC in Sta tio n Mo de . 1. Find the Network Key (WEP Key or WPA/WPA2 Key) for your Wireless Network. 2.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear as shown below. Figure 4: Wireless Net work Connection dialog box 5. Enter your Network Key (WEP Key or WPA/WPA2 Key) for your Wireless Network. 6. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
After connection to the network is established, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box will reappear showing the connection as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Wireless Net work Connection dialog box 3.3 Setting the Network Key Manually After launching the application (See Section 3.1, Launching the application) you will need to input the Network name and Network Key. The Network name and Network Key must both be set up for your HP PC to function with your current network in Station Mode.
Note: Yo ur Ne two rk na me will a p p e a r in the Ava ila b le wire le ss ne two rks b o x. Any o the r liste d a va ila b le wire le ss ne two rks re p re se nt the wire le ss ne two rks e sta b lishe d within ra ng e o f yo ur HP PC . The se will va ry a nd d o no t p ro vide se c ure d a c c e ss to the inte rne t. Figure 7: Wireless Net work Connection dialog box 1. Choose your Wireless Network in the Available wireless networks selection box.
3. Select the General tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. 4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) in the “This connection uses the following items:” selection box. 5. Select Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears with the General tab displayed. Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Propert ies dialog box 6.
3.3.1 WEP: Setting t he Net work Key (Net work Security) This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WEP security on your HP PC. If you are currently running a WPA/WPA2 enabled device, skip to Section 3.3.2, WPA/WPA2: Setting the Network Key (Network Security). In order to set up your Network Key (WEP security feature) you will need to do the following: 1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box: • Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
Figure 11: Wireless Net work Properties dialog box 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Input your Network name (SSID). Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”. Verify that the Network Authentication is set to O pe n. Verify that the Data Encryption is set to WEP. Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless Router. Note: Eithe r a HEX o r ASC II fo rma t is ne c e ssa ry whe n using the WEP inte rfa c e .
3.3.2 WPA/ WPA2: Sett ing t he Network Key (Network Securit y) This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WPA/WPA2 security on your HP PC. If you are currently running a WEP enabled device, return to Section 3.3.1, WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security). In order to set up your Network Key (WPA/WPA2 security feature) you will need to do the following: 1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box: • Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
2. Select Add under the Preferred networks selection box. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears as shown in figure 15. Figure 13: Wireless Net work Properties dialog box 3. 4. 5. 6. Note: Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”. Verify that the Network Authentication is set to WPA- PSK. Verify that the Data Encryption is set to TKIP o r AES. Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless Router.
Te rm s • Access Point (AP) A hardware device (possibly a PC) that can act as a communication hub for wireless devices enabling them to connect to a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or to one another. • ASCII (Am erican Standard Code for A code used for encryption that represents letters with numbers. Inform at ion Interchange) • Broadband Router A device which lets multiple client devices share a single internet connection (like DSL, Cable modem or T1).
Te rm s C o ntinue d • MAC Address Media Access Control Address. On an 802.11 network the MAC address is used to identify each node of the network. • Network Nam e See SSID. • Network Key Network password. • SSID (Service Set Ident ifier) The unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The SSID differentiates Wireless LANs from one another. For this reason an SSID must be entered on each wireless device attempting to connect on the WLAN.
Appe ndix A: Tro ub le sho o ting Problem My WPA/WPA2 security settings are not working properly. Recom m ended Solut ion • Verify that your Network Keys are entered correctly. If the problem persists………… • Reconfigure your wireless network setting to WEP security. I am unable to see my Network name in • Verify your Network name and Security settings. the Available wireless networks section If the problem persists……… of the Wireless Network Connection dialog box on my HP PC.
Appe ndix B: Re g ula to ry No tic e s Regulatory Notices • To identify this product refer to the part or model number on the product label Federal Com munication Comm ission Notices Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
European Notices EC Conformance Declaration This device compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.
European Notices Continued German Greek Hiermit erklärt LITE-ON Technology Corp, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Managed Accces Point in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt LITE-ON Technology Corp die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes RLAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Latvian Ar šo LITE-ON Technology Corp deklarē, ka RLAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. IC CAUTION “ Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ＂ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210.
Korean Notice 제품명( 모델 번호): WN5301A 신청자 이름: LITE-ON 제조날짜: 2005 년 10 월 31 일 제조업체/국가: LITE-ON /대만 또는 중국 제품명( 모델 번호): WN5301A - H1 신청자 이름: LITE-ON 제조날짜: 2005 년 10 월 31 일 제조업체/국가: LITE-ON /대만 또는 중국 Wire le ss LAN 802.
Appe ndix C : Pro duc t Spe c ific a tio ns Specifications: Model Num ber WN5301A Functional Criteria Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Operating Range 802.11b/g: 30m (indoor), 200 m (outdoor) Radio Signal Modulation Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Operating Frequency USA (FCC), Canada (IC): 802.11b/g: 2412~2462 MHz (Ch1~Ch11) Europe (ETSI): 802.11b/g : 2412~2472 MHz (Ch1~Ch13) Operating Channel USA, Canada: 11 Channels (802.11b/g) Europe: 13 Channels (802.
Specifications: Model Num ber WN5301A Continued Standards Conform ance Wireless Standard IEEE 802.
Inde x 802.11.............................................................................................................................................................1, 5, 6, 7, 19 Access Point........................................................................................................................................ 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, 20 Access Point Mode ............................................................................................................................
