IEEE 802.11b WLAN Cardbus User Manual Version: 1.0 Dec.
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 KIT CONTENTS .........................................................................................................4 1.2 S YSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................4 1.3 STATUS LED ............................................................................................................4 2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 5 2.1 INSTALLATION..........................................
7. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 25 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus that provides the easiest way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. 1.1 Kit Contents l One IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus l One Installation Software CDROM 1.
2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation 2.1 Installation Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously installed driver. See Chapter 2.2 “Uninstallation” section in this User Manual. Follow the steps below to complete the Driver/Utility installation: 1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive. Click “Next”. 2. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.
3. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder. 4. Click “Next”. 5. Click “Continue Anyway”.
6. Click “Finish”. 7. You should now see the shortcut icon on your desktop. 8. Insert the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus into the Cardbus slot, and the Windows Operating System will find the new hardware and automatically install it. (For Windows 98SE or Windows Me, please restart your computer before inserting the Adatper).
2.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 1. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. 2. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished. 3.
2.1.2 Verifying the Driver 1. Windows 98SE/Me: Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”. Step 2. Select “Device Manager” tab and open “Network adapters”. You should see your IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus in the list. Highlight it and click “Properties” button. Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working properly”. If, instead, you see error messages displayed, please remove this Adapter (highlight this Adapter and click “Remove” button).
2.2 Uninstallation Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs. 1. Click Programs>IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus Utility>Uninstallation. 2. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next”. 3. Click “OK” to start Uninstall. 4. Click “Finish”. Uninstall is now completed.
3. Connecting to an Existing Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon of “IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus Utility” on the desktop, and the “IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus Utility” window will appear. 2. In the Windows System Tray, there is a communication-status icon that indicates different connection statuses by showing different colors. Green communication-status icon indicates the presence of a successful connection, and your network connection process is complete. 3.
sure the check box of “Data Encryption” is cleared, and click “Apply” button if it appears functional. The connection is then executed and the communicationstatus icon appears green. If the WEP is enabled, please see next step. 6. If the WEP of the chosen network is enabled, in “Encryption” page, please set the “Network Key”, and then click “Apply” button. You need to contact the network administrator for the values the Network Keys. 7.
3.1 Additional Note for Windows XP In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of “IEEE802.11b Cardbus adapter”, and select “Properties”. 3.
4. Creating a New Ad Hoc Network 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Prepare two computers with WLAN Cardbus cards inserted, and software Driver/Utility installed. Run the following steps in both computers. Double click the “IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus Utility” shortcut icon to open the Utility. Go to “Configuration” page. In Profile field, enter a Profile Name and click “Add” button. Enter the values in each network settings such as SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Tx Rate and Power Saving Mode.
5. Configuration 5.1 Wireless Mode You have two options of Wireless Mode: Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad Hoc. Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode, devices communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP). Wireless devices can communicate with each other or can communicate with a wired network. When one AP is connected to wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a BSS (Basic Service Set).
5.2 Link Info Page “Link Info” page shows you the information of current network connection, including Status, SSID, Channel, Mac Address, Connection State, IP Address, Link Quality and Signal Strength. n n n n n n n n Status: Shows whether the connection is on (“Associated---” or “Ad Hoc---”) or failed. SSID: Service Set Identifier is a group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network. Channel: Shows the channel currently in use for Access Point or 802.11 Ad Hoc stations.
5.3 Configuration Page “Configuration” page allows you to edit/modify settings of a network. You may enter a network name in SSID field and click “Apply” to join a specific network. n n n n n n n n SSID: The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. The default value is “any”, which will automatically scan and connect the best performance Access Point nearby. Wireless Mode: Two options are available--Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad Hoc.
5.4 Encryption Page “Encryption” page allows you to enhance the security of a network. Every station in a secured network should enable the Encryption function and the values of the Network Key should be the same. From the pull-down menu of Key Format, you have the following options: 1. Manual 64-bit ASCII: Allows you to enter a value of 5 alphanumeric characters for the Network Key. 2. Manual 128-bit ASCII: Allows you to enter a value of 10 alphanumeric characters for the Network Key. 3.
5.5 SiteSurvey Page “SiteSurvey” page allows you to check the information of each Network or Access Point in vicinity, such as Network Type, SSID, BSSID, Signal, Channel, WEP and Support Rates. 5.6 Versions You may check the Driver and Utility versions from Version Info in the Utility.
5.7 Profile This function provides you the convenience of frequently connecting to different networks or connecting to a network frequently modified its settings. Creating a Profile: 1. Enter a Profile name in the Profile field. 2. Click “Add” button. 3. Enter/edit the values of each setting such as SSID, Wireless Mode, Channel, Tx Rate and Power Saving Mode. Click “Apply” button. 4. If necessary, go to Encryption page to edit the settings and click “Apply”. 5. A new Profile is now created.
5.8 Default Settings Windows XP Zero-Configuration You may also choose the default parameters and directly proceed to Windows XP zero-configuration through the steps below: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and open “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “IEEE802.11b Cardbus adapter”, and make sure this connection is Enabled. 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection of “IEEE802.11b Cardbus adapter”, and then click “Properties”. 4.
6. Wireless Networking Applications Available network applications are as follows: l To Survey the network neighborhood l To Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) l To Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) l To Access the Shared Folder(s)/File(s) of Your Network Members(s) l To Use the Shared Printer(s) of Your Network Member(s) In fact, the network applications of the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus are the same as they are in a wired network environment.
6.2 File Sharing You may share files between computers that are logged onto the same wireless network. For example, if you want to share your folder “My Documents“ with other computers of the wireless network, please highlight the folder “My Documents” and drag it to Shared Documents folder. Sharing files in the IEEE802.11b wireless network will be like sharing files on a wired LAN.
6.3 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of the same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2. Double-click the folder you want to connect to. 3. Now you may open the needed file(s). Note! If a password is required, the Windows will prompt a password column.
7. Troubleshooting Problems Possible Solutions n My computer cannot find the Adapter 1. Make sure the Adapter has no physical damage. 2. Make sure the Adapter is properly inserted in the Cardbus slot. 3. Try the Adapter in other Cardbus slots. 4. Try another Adapter in that particular Cardbus slot. 5. Check whether there are conflicts caused by other network cards in the computer: Remove all other cards and try this Adapter separately. n Cannot access any network resources 1.
Receives mode: 180A Sleep mode: 20mA Output power 13-17dBm Operation range Indoor: 35 ~100 meter Outdoor: 200- 350 meter Sensitivity @PER <0.08 11Mbps < -84dBm 5.5Mbps < -86dBm 2Mbps < -88dBm 1Mbps < -90dBm Operation system Windows 98SE, Me,2K, XP, and XP 2nd edition (subject to availability) Security 64-bit , 128-bit WEP encryption Transfer data rate 11Mbps, 5.
