Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide [Preliminary Draft] The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter is a wireless device that operates at 5 and 2.4 GHz. This adapter operates with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large or small environments. Using the Intel(R) PROSet Windows utility you can configure, manage wireless local area network (WLAN) management tasks, adapter switching functions, and connections.
A wireless network connects computers without using network cables. Computers use radio communications to send data between each other. You can communicate directly with other wireless computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless access point. When you set up your wireless adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can use your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter to connect to other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.
• • • • Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)—A special case of SSID used to identify a wireless network that includes access points. Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID)—A special case of SSID used to identify a network of wireless computers configured to communicate directly with one another without using an access point. Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)—A unique identifier for each wireless device. The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of the device.
• • • • Building materials, such as steel and drywall, can shorten the range of the radio signals. Physical layout of the area can interfere with the signals and cause them to be dropped. Electronic noise from cell phones, microwave ovens, or other devices on the same frequency can interfere with the transmission of the signals. Range is inversely proportional to data rate, so the faster that the signals are sent, the less distance they will travel.
Back to Contents Copyright© 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Installation under Windows XP Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • • • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed.
. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 7. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature.
Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional): Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.
After loading the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to log in with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation. During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings to be confirmed. Driver Installation To install driver software in Windows* 2000, follow these steps: 1.
14. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 15. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 16. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 17. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.
Installation under Windows Me Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • • • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed. No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer.
8. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters. 9. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 10. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next. 11. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 12.
Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions: • • • The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed. No other wireless LAN card is installed in the computer. To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.
. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 14. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 15. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. 16. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. 17. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet.
• • • • Deleting a Profile Connecting to a Network without a Profile Profile Connection Preferences Loading a Profile from the Task Tray A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List in the PROSet General page. Profiles can be arranged in order of network connection priority. You can connect to one network using the first profile in the Profile List, then automatically connect to another network using the next profile.
11. Use these options to configure TCP/IP and VPN settings for a VPN profile. Click Next when finished. Step 3 of 4: Security Settings 12. Select Open or Shared in the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Open, does not use any authentication method. Shared uses the WEP key as the authentication method. 13. Click the Enable data encryption (WEP) checkbox to configure WEP encryption settings. 14. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox to assign a password to the profile. 15. Click Next.
Important: Only password protected profiles can be imported and exported. Refer to Setting a Profile Password for more information. To import profiles: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the General page, click the Networks tab. Click the Advanced button. Click the Import/Export button. Click the Import button. Locate the profile to import on your hard disk or enter the profile name in the File name field. The profile extension is .profile. 6. Click the Import to import the profile into the Profile List. 7.
Editing an Existing Profile To edit an existing profile: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. From the General page, click the Networks tab. Click the Edit button. The General page displays. Click on the General, Security, Network and Password tabs to make the necessary changes for the network profile settings: Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page. Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List.
4. Click OK to save the setting and return to the previous dialog. Loading a Profile from the Task Tray To load a profile from the Task Tray: 1. Right-click PROSet icon in the task tray. 2. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 3. Click Select Profile and select the profile to be launched. Back to Contents Page Copyright© 2002 Intel Corporation.
The Configuration Service can be used in two ways: • • To connect using preferred profiles only. In this mode the Configuration Service will attempt to connect to a network access point using the Profile List only. If a matching profile is not found, a dialog appears that lists available networks. From this dialog you can connect to any available network. You can also close this dialog without connecting by clicking the Cancel button.
• The buttons described above will not be disabled if you click the message: Another wireless LAN utility is communicating with the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter. To avoid conflicts, PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features. Scanning for Available Networks A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan button to search for a network access point in range of your wireless adapter. When a network is found, you can instantly connect without a profile or create a new profile.
8. Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11. 9. Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings. 10. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the Password Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been entered.
Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an ad hoc network. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. Click the Networks tab. Click the Add button. Enter the profile name in the text box. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box.
9. Under Send Files, files can be sent to another computer in the ad hoc network. To send a file, click the Send File button. Locate the file you want to sent, and click Send. 10. Click the Close button to end the ad hoc session. Disconnecting from a Network To disconnect from a network, turn the radio to OFF from the General page in PROSet. Switching the Adapter Off and On When your laptop is switched on, the adapter radio is constantly transmitting signals.
You can change your wireless preferences from the Advanced Settings dialog and prioritize your wireless and wired adapters from the Adapter Switching dialog. You can also install multiple wired adapters, or install two wireless adapters if the network supports both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards. Then when you detach the wired adapter, your computer uses the wireless adapter that gives the best data rate.
If you have two adapters installed, you can define the adapter to be used first. Adapter priorities can be set in the Adapter Switching dialog. To change the adapter switching settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. Click the Adapter Switching icon on the left side pane. Click the Adapter Switching checkbox under the Settings heading. Prioritize adapters in the lower adapter display list.
• on your wireless network. Using the default keys, however, makes your wireless network vulnerable and you should not use them. Authentication Server — An authentication server works with each client to authenticate access with a session-specific WEP key. This type of server protects sensitive user and password information from intruders. Security Guidelines The following can help to achieve maximum security for your wireless network: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
A WAN client initiates an authorization request to the access point, which authenticates the client to an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) compliant RADIUS server. This RADIUS server may authenticate either the user (via passwords) or the machine (by MAC address). IPSEC Software based IPSEC transport security. TKIP (Temporal key Integrity Protocol) Uses an encryption method called fast-packet rekeying, that changes the encryption keys frequency.
2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Select the profile from the Profile List and click the Edit button or click the Add button if you are using the Profile Wizard. 4. Click the Security tab. Select Security Settings, the third dialog if using the Profile Wizard. 5. Select Shared from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 6. Select 64-bit or 128-bit from the Encryption Level drop-down box. 7.
• Checking Adapter Statistics Problems with installation Windows does not detect the wireless adapter: 1. Remove and re-install the adapter. 2. Uninstall and reinstall the adapter's drivers.
Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall Range is highly dependent on the physical environment. In a line-of-sight location, with elevated and calibrated antennas, range predictions are quite accurate. This is not true in a “typical” office building, where the walls may be simple drywall (which is almost transparent to microwaves), or could be plaster with metal underneath. Most sites are somewhere between these two extremes, and consist of a mixture of surfaces.
Check Network Settings 1. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane. 2. From the General page, check that the Network Name (SSID) and operating mode are correct. If the laptop is configured for ad hoc networking, make sure that the channel is correct. 3. To correct these settings, click the Networks tab. 4. Select the profile being used. 5. Click the Edit button and make the changes. Check Security Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane.
x 44.45 mm x 5 mm) Weight 0.6 oz (17 g) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL., Coax, surface-mount connectors Dual Diversity Antenna On-board dual diversity switching Connector Interface 124-pin Mini-PCI Operating Temperature 0 to +65 Celsius Humidity 10 to 90% non-condensing Frequency and Modulation 802.11a 802.11b Frequency band 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz 2.412 GHz to 2.
Compatibility Operating System Windows* XP, 2000, 98SE, Me Windows* XP, 2000, 98SE, Me WECA Pending ratification of interoperability test and logo program by WECA Pending certification of interoperability test and logo program by WECA WHQL Yes Yes Network WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer) Roaming 802.11a and 802.11b compliant for seamless roaming between respective access points (802.11a, 802.11b, dual-mode 802.
Access Point: A device that serves as a communications hub for wireless clients and provides a connection to a wired LAN. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): A federal information-processing standard, supporting 128-, 192-, and 256-bit keys. B Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID): A unique identifier for each wireless client on a wireless network. The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of each adapter on the network.
Frequencies: Strike a piano key and you generate a tone. Pick up the tone with a microphone and your tone turns in to a “vibrating” or “cycling” electronic signal. The rate of vibration depends on the key struck. In electronics we refer to this rate of vibration as the number of “cycles per second.” The formal term for this value is Hertz. As we move up in rate, such as in the Broadcast Band, we can use Kilohertz (KHz) to represent 1,000 Hz, or Megahertz (MHz) to represent 1,000,000 Hz.
O Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): A modulation technique for transmitting large amounts of digital data over radio waves. 802.11a uses OFDM, as will 802.11g. P Peer-to-Peer Mode: A wireless network structure that allows wireless clients to communicate with each other without using an access point. Personal Area Network (PAN): Peripheral Connect Interface (PCI): Preamble: A preliminary signal transmitted over a WLAN to control signal detection and clock synchronization.
to consider calling in professionals to do your survey. We are not permitted to suggest installer names, but you can check your yellow pages or similar sources for likely candidates. T TKPIL: Transceiver: A commonly used term that describes a combination transmitter and receiver. Both 802.11a and 802.11b devices would be properly described as data transceivers. U UNII Bands: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure.
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The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital. Antenna use: o In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all persons. o High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from the body of all persons.
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If the Customer Support Group verifies that the adapter product is defective, they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the adapter product. Intel cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package. All other locations: Return the adapter product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.
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