Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 Type 3 Mini-PCI Adapter User’s Guide
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Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction to Wireless Networking ................................................................................................ 5 Infrastructure Mode: A WLAN with Access Points ...................................................................... 5 Peer-to-Peer Mode: A WLAN without Access Points ...........................................................
Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Software License Agreement ............................................... 27 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Hardware Warranties ........................................................... 28 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters - Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty ............................. 28 Returning a defective product ............................................................................................... 28 Limitation of Liability and Remedies ................
Overview Welcome to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter User's Guide. This guide covers software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. To select a topic, click a link in the contents column to the left. After installing the adapter, register your adapter online. Introduction to Wireless Networking The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is an Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN network product. Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN network products are based on the IEEE 802.
4-bit or 128-bit security The IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard specifies the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and decryption algorithm. The standard includes two levels of security, using a 64-bit key or a 128-bit key. Some vendors refer to 64-bit encryption as 40-bit. These are identical. A wireless device that claims to have 64-bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 40-bit encryption. To implement WEP, use either the 64-bit or 128-bit method.
Hardware Installation For general information on how to install and remove the Mini-PCI hardware, see the documentation provided with your computer. Install Drivers Under Windows Review the following hardware installation guidelines before proceeding with Windows installation. START HERE to install Mini-PCI Adapter 1. Install the Mini-PCI adapter hardware according to the manufactures installation instructions. 2. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows to load.
Windows XP Introductory Notes for Installation under Windows XP Before proceeding, make sure that you are operating Windows XP with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows XP without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation. The Intel® PROSet II configuration utility is installed during the Intel® PRO Intelligent Installer process described below. This utility is recommended for setting up profiles and performing other wireless network management tasks.
Turn Off Windows XP Wireless Configuration To turn off the Wireless Configuration feature of Windows XP so that you can use the Intel® PROSet II configuration utility to manage your wireless adapters, proceed as follows: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network Connections. 3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window select the Wireless Network Connection that is linked with your Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter. 4. Right-click and select Properties. 5.
13. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time client installation. If you see a Program Maintenance screen instead of a Setup Type screen, see the Note on Previous Installations. 14. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 15. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish.Click OK to close the log file. The Windows 2000 installation of the Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter software is complete.
Windows 98SE 4. Complete steps 1-3 under Install Drivers under Windows for your type of adapter. Windows detects the adapter and the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog appears. Click Next. 5. Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu screen appears, leave it open for future use and proceed to Step 6.. 6.
3. 4. 5. 6. On the Program Maintenance screen, select Modify and click Next. On the Custom Setup screen, accept the default settings and click Next. On the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. The result will be the same as if you had selected the Typical installation on the Setup Type screen.
Uninstall Drivers under Windows 98SE and Windows Me 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. 2. Select the Device Manager tab. 3. Under Network Adapters find and select the Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter from the displayed list. 4. Click Remove. Windows removes the adapter. How to Uninstall PROSet II Utility Software Using Add/Remove Programs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
Configuring with Intel® PROSet II Intel® PROSet II software allows you to configure and manage all Intel wired and wireless LAN connections. The Intel® PROSet II configuration utility can be installed during the adapter installation process. This utility can be used to set up profiles and perform other wireless network management tasks.
3. 4. 5. 6. Click the Settings tab. Click Network Settings. For the operating mode, select Communicate with access point (802.11 Station). Enter a Network Name (SSID) or select one from the list. Use the Network Name (SSID) assigned to the access points in the wireless LAN (WLAN). The wireless adapter scans the access point and uses the channel selected by the access point. You cannot change the channel.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Click Network Settings. Click WEP Keys. If required, enter your WEP password. Click OK . The WEP Key Configuration dialog box is displayed. Enter Keys 1 through 4. Use numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F . Select the key you want to use for encryption. The keys and selected key must be the same for the access point or for all other computers in an Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) network. Using Wireless Profiles A profile is a saved group of network settings.
• • • Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported. Adapter switching cannot be used on a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Adapter switching should not be applied while an active data transfer is in progress. Setting the Adapter's Power Consumption If your notebook computer is operating on battery power, you can adjust the power settings to extend battery life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
Troubleshooting Except for the lack of a wired network connection, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is just like any mobile network adapter. The troubleshooting techniques that apply to mobile network adapters in general also apply to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter. For an adapter to communicate with an access point: • • The Network Name (SSID) of the adapter and access point must match.
• Non-functioning adapter LEDs. Verify that the adapter Network Name (SSID) matches the Network Name of the access point. Windows 2000 and XP Troubleshooting Tips To diagnose problems, use the tools provided by Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • The workstation cannot associate to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point. Verify the adapter Network Name (SSID) matches the Network Name of the access point.
Additional Sources of Information Consult your computer and network documentation as needed. For the latest technical notes on PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products, see the Wireless Release Notes on the Intel CD. See Intel Support Services for additional information.
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Specifications Specifications by Model Models Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter model WM3A5000 Mini-PCI Adapter Form Factor Physical Dimensions Specifications Mini-PCI Type 3A 2.35" x 2" x .20" (59.75 mm x 50.97 mm x 5 mm) Weight .6 oz (17 g) Antenna Interface Connector Connector Interface Hirose U.FL, Coax, surface-mount connectors 124-pin Mini-PCI LEDs Link, Activity Power 3.
Outdoor Range Power Operating Temperature • • Output Power Transmit 50 mW to 200 mW, depending on frequency channel 450-480 mA Receive 420-440 mA Idle 420 mA Standby 30 mA CardBus and PCI Adapters Access Point 0 to 65 degrees Celsius 0 to 45 degrees Celsius 10 to 90% non-condensing OS WHQL Microsoft Windows* 98SE*, Me*, 2000*, XP* Pending ratification of interoperability test and logo program by WECA (when 5 GHz standard is available) Yes Safety UL, C-UL United States FCC Part 15.
Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Safety and Regulatory Notices This section provides the following safety and regulatory notices covering the following product: Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter. Safety Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment.
Antenna Warning Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended when using a wireless device with an integrated antenna (whether an Access Point, a PC Card inserted into a laptop computer, or a PCI or Mini-PCI card installed in a desktop computer), that the antenna should not be positioned closer than 20 cm (7.9 inches) from your body or other persons for extended periods of time while it is transmitting (or operating).
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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