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11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

XI-325H Quick Start Guide

Version 4.0.7

I. Network Configuration

11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is an IEEE802.11/802.11b-compliant PCMCIA Type II DSSS

wireless LAN adapter. It fully supports wireless networking under Windows

98/ME/NT/2000/XP.

 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card can be operated in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure network

configurations. Ad-Hoc mode allows 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card users to join a Basic

Service Set (i.e., peer-to-peer mode, without access point). Infrastructure mode allows 11Mbps

Wireless PC Card users to join an Extended Basic Service Set (i.e., connect to an Access Point)

II. Package Content

11Mbps Wireless PC Card…………………………………………………………………… x 1

Quick Installation Guide………………………………………………………………………x 1

Product CD-ROM …………………………………………………………………………….x 1

III. Installation of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card under Windows XP

1. Insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card into the PCMCIA slot on your notebook and

start Windows. Windows will auto-detect the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card and a “Found

New Hardware Wizard” window will show up.

2. Select “Install from a list or specific (Advanced)” and insert the Product CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive. Specify the location where the driver is placed. Click on Next to install

the driver.

3. The windows will find “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN/PC Card”. Click on Next to

continue.

4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Infrastructure

Ad-hoc

Wired

Wireless

Access Point

Summary of content (14 pages)

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1Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card XI-325H Quick Start Guide I. Version 4.0.7 Network Configuration 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is an IEEE802.11/802.11b-compliant PCMCIA Type II DSSS wireless LAN adapter. It fully supports wireless networking under Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP. 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card can be operated in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure network configurations. Ad-Hoc mode allows 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card users to join a Basic Service Set (i.e., peer-to-peer mode, without access point).
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After installing the Wireless LAN PC Card, the Windows XP will display a “Wireless Network Connection # ” message. Click on the message and the “Automatic Wireless Network Configuration” will then appear automatically and allow users to connect to an available wireless infrastructure network (Access Point), shown as follows: You may click the Advanced button to make advanced configuration for the 11Mbp Wireless LAN PC Card, shown as below.
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For more information on using the Automatic Wireless Network Configuration please refer to Windows XP Help file. However, the WLAN Utility, which came with the Wireless LAN PC Card, provides you more tools to configure the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and to monitor the wireless connection. For more information on installing and using the WLAN utility, please refer to the following sections “Installation of the Wireless LAN Utility” and “Usage of the WLAN Utility”.
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Installaton of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card under Windows 98/ME 1. Insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card into the PCMCIA slot on your notebook and start Windows. Windows will auto-detect new hardware and will display an “Add New Hardware Wizard” window. 2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (recommended)”. Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Specify the location where the driver is placed. Click on Next to install the driver. 3. The Windows will find “IEEE 802.
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Loop Back: The Loop Back tool helps you examine data transmission quality between your 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and any workstation on the network. By entering IP address of 2 remote station, setting ping interval and packet size, you may know whether communication has been made successfully or not. Additionally, you may run the loopback test by clicking the Loop back button to verify the communication quality between your wireless station and Access Point.
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AP Browser: By clicking the Rescan button, the AP Browser can display Access Points around the working environment. Besides showing the ESSID of each Access Point, it also displays BSSID, Channel, Signal, Quality and Supported Rates. To join any of the displayed Access Points, highlight the Access Point you desire to connect and then click the Join BSS (when there are more than 2 Access Points with the same ESSID), or Join ESS button to join the group.
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About: The About item shows the versions of the WLAN Utility, driver, firmware of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card. Also, the MAC address and frequency domain are displayed. VI. Quick Tips to Configure the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card This Quick Start Guide covers the basic features needed to use the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card. Follow these steps to configure network settings.
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Set the Profile (Optional) The Profile field allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. To create the profile, go to the Profile field, type a profile name and set the corresponding parameters. After changing parameters, save the profile and click the Apply button to take effect. You can have multiple profiles and modify the profile at any time.
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Set the Channel (for Ad-Hoc network) To form an AdHoc network, the same channel is required. Before choosing a channel, it is advised to use the Site Survey tool to check the quality of each channel. Afterwards, go to the AdHoc Channel field and choose a clear channel for your wireless LAN stations. Click the Apply button to make the change take effect.
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Create Encryption Keys Using a Passphrase (128bit) Create Encryption Keys Manually You can also create up to 4 encryption keys manually by clicking the Create Keys Manually check box. For 64bit encryption you may choose: Alphanumeric: 5 characters (case sensitive) ranging from “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” (e.g. MyKey) Hexadecimal: 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” (e.g.
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Create Encryption Keys Manually – Hexadecimal (64bit) Technical Support You can find the most recent software and updated user documentation will be updated periodically on the supplier Web site. If you have difficulty resolving the problem while installing or using the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card, please contact the supplier for support.
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FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
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Limited Warranty This Warranty constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy of any buyer or reseller’s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of the supplier in connection with the products and is in lieu of all other warranties, express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular use and all other obligations or liabilities of the supplier.
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