1Mbps Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1 Wireless LAN Basics ........................................................................................................................................2 Local Area Network (LAN)....................................................................................................................................................................
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Accessing the Wireless Client Manager ........................................................................................................... 17 Note to Windows XP Users ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Configuration for Peer-to-Peer Group.............................................................................................
Contents Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 65 Radio Interference.......................................................................................................................................... 65 Card Not Detected..........................................................................................................................................
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Table of Figures Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure IV 3-1 Site Monitor – Selection Tab ..................................................................................................... 29 3-2 Site Monitor – Site Monitor Tab................................................................................................. 32 3-3 Site Manger – BS Names Tab.............................
Chapter 1 Introduction This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PCMCIA adapter. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers without being bound to the network wires. Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to 11Mbps. Both Peer-to-Peer Group and Infrastructure mode are supported.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the product work together to create a wireless network. Local Area Network (LAN ) Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.
Chapter 1 Introduction Peer-to-Peer Group The Peer-to-Peer Group offers peer to peer connections between workstations, allowing communication between computers within range that have an 802.11b DSSS compatible PC card installed. A wireless Peer-to-Peer Group can also access a wired LAN’ s TCP/IP service (such as e-mail and the Internet) by using a TCP/IP software router on an Ethernet equipped PowerBook or notebook.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the installation process for the driver and software for the Wireless LAN Card. Proper driver installation is to allow the device to operate on your host computer while the utility software, Wireless Client Manager, is to help you configure and monitor your Wireless LAN Card. The Wireless LAN Card installation as outlined below: 1.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: ? Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP ? 32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended ? Standard PCMCIA slot Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status, as described below: 6 LED Power Color Red State On Description The adapter is plugged into the PCMCIA slot of your computer.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Part 1: PnP Driver Installation Follow these steps to install the Wireless LAN Card: 1. Close all Windows programs that are running. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert your Wireless LAN Card into the slot of your computer. For PCMCIA model, grasp the Wireless LAN Card by the edges with the label facing upward and the 68-pin connector at the slot.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual For Windows 98 8 1. When Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next. 3. Check Specify a location box and click Browse to locate the driver: x:\Driver\Win98 (where x: represents the CD-ROM drive letter) and click Next. 4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next. 5. When prompted for Windows 98(SE) CD-ROM, click OK.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card For Windows Me 1. When Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), then click Next. 2. Select the Search for the best drive for your device option and then check ONLY the Specify a location box. Click Browse to locate the driver: x:\Driver\WinME (where x: represents the CD-ROM letter) and click Next. 3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next. 4.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual For Windows 2000 10 1. When Found New Hardware Wizard windows appear, click Next. 2. Select Search for a suitable driver… and click Next. 3. When prompted where to search the driver files, select Specify a location and click Next. 4. Click Browse to locate the driver: x:\Driver\W2K (where x: represents the CD-ROM drive letter) and click OK. 5. When the Found New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next. 6.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card For Windows XP 1. When Found New Hardware Wizard windows appear, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 2. With Search for the best driver… selected, check ONLY Include this location in the search. Click Browse to locate the driver: x:\Driver\WinXP (where x: represents the CD-ROM drive letter) and click Next. 3. If you are prompted with Windows logo compatibility messages, just click Continue Anyway to proceed. 4.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Part 2: Installing Wireless Client Manager 12 1. Locate and double-click the Wireless Client Manager installation program (setup.exe) in the Utility directory of the Software Utility CD. The program will start the installation sequence. 2. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 3. When the License Agreement screen appears, click Yes. 4. To install the software to the default destination folder, click Next. If you are to install the software to a different folder, click Browse to select another folder, and then click Next.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 14 5. If required, you may type a new folder name for the program icons to be added to the Program Folder. Then click Next to continue. 6. Select the language for the Client Manager.
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 7. After Windows OS copies the setup files from the Software Utility CD, click Finish. Note: If you need to set up the TCP/IP address or the subnet mask, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” for details. Now you are done with the installation procedure. Select Start > Programs > Wireless Client Manager > Wireless Client Manager. You should be able to see the Wireless Client Manager icon appearing on the right side of the taskbar.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager The configuration of the Wireless LAN Card is done through the Wireless Client Manager. This utility also includes a number of tools to display current statistics and status information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card and to perform link test. See the appropriate subsection as required. Accessing the Wireless Client Manager The Wireless Client Manager utility is launched automatically with its icon located on the system tray.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual ? Right-click the tray icon and select Launch Client Manager from the context menu. Note to Windows XP Users Windows XP provides built-in Wireless Zero Configuration utility for wireless configuration and monitoring. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is enabled by default. When it is active, it will override the management of the Wireless Client Manager.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Configuration for Peer-to-Peer Group To connecting to other Wireless LAN Card equipped computers to form a Peer-to-Peer group, , please take out the steps below: 1. From Wireless Client Manager, select Actions > Add/Edit Configuration Profile. 2. Click Add to add a new profile or select one existing profile from the Select Profile drop-down list and then click Edit to modify the settings.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 3. Enter these fields and then click Next. ? Profile Name : Enter a unique name to identify this configuration. A maximum of 32 characters is allowed. ? Network Type: Select Peer-to-Peer Group. ? Country: Select the country where the Wireless LAN Card is using. 4. In the Network Name field, enter a network name with a maximum limit of 32 characters. It is the name of the Wireless LAN group you want to participate in.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager computer is the first station to start the workgroup, it will use the channel selected in the active profile. 5. If your are going to set security, check the Enable Data Security box and choose to use Alphanumeric characters or Hexadecimal digits format to enter your WEP key. Then enter your WEP key in the Key field.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual When using Hexadecimal format, only digits 0-9 and letters a-f, A-F are allowed. Make sure to enter the character matching the required key format and length as below: 6. 22 ASCII characters Hexadecimal digits 40 bit 5 alphanumeric characters 10 hexadecimal digits 104 bit 13 alphanumeric characters 26 hexadecimal digits To renew IP address when using this profile, check the Renew IP Address when selecting this profile box.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Configuration for Base Station Connection To connect to a wired/wireless network through an Access Point, please take out the steps below: 1. From Wireless Client Manager, select Actions > Add/Edit Configuration Profile. 2. Click Add to add a new profile or select one existing profile from the Select Profile drop-down list and then click Edit to modify the settings.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 3. Enter these fields and then click Next. ? Profile Name : Enter a unique name to identify this configuration. A maximum of 32 characters is allowed. ? Network Type: Select Base Station Connection. ? Country: Select the country where the Wireless LAN Card is using. 4. 24 In the Network Name field, enter a network name with a maximum limit of 32 characters. It is the name of the Wireless LAN group you want to participate in.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Clicking the Scan button will pop up a separate window to display the available network in the air. You can quickly select the desired network name by double-clicking the network you want to connect to. 5. If your are going to set security, check the Enable Data Security box and choose to use Alphanumeric characters or Hexadecimal digits format to enter your WEP key. Then enter your WEP key in the Key 1 to Key 4 fields.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual When using Hexadecimal format, only digits 0-9 and letters a-f, A-F are allowed. Make sure to enter the character matching the required key format and length as below: ASCII characters Hexadecimal digits 40 bit 5 alphanumeric characters 10 hexadecimal digits 104 bit 13 alphanumeric characters 26 hexadecimal digits After entering the keys, in the Encrypt Data with list, select one of the four keys to encrypt the data you are going to transmit. 6.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager 7. To renew IP address when using this profile, check the Renew IP Address when selecting this profile box.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Site Monitor You can use the Site Monitor to display the communications quality of your computer with multiple Base Station devices in its vicinity. The Site Monitor allows you to conduct a site survey to: ? Determine the overall wireless coverage of your LAN network. ? Optimize placement of your Base Station devices, to provide seamless connectivity to mobile stations.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager 3. The scan results are displayed in the Site Monitor tab. To tailor the display of the Site Monitor window, refer to next section. Figure 3-1 Site Monitor – Selection Tab Customizing the Display of the Site Monitor To tailor the display of the Site Monitor window, use the pull-down menus to select a preferred set of indicators.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual The MAC address for the Wireless Network Interface of the Base Station. ? SNR The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) is the primary diagnostic counter to diagnose wireless performance. SNR indicates the relative strength of the received Signal Level compared to the Local Noise Level. In most environments, SNR is a good indicator for the quality of the radio link between transmitter and receiver. A higher SNR value means a better quality radio link.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager ? Signal Level Signal Level indicates the strength of the wireless signal as received at the Wireless Client Adapter. As the wireless system may perform quite well even when the signal level is low, the primary indicator to diagnose the communications quality is the level of SNR. ? Noise Level Noise Level reflects the level of radio interference as measured at the Wireless Client Adapter. Noise can be indicated as Local Noise or Remote Noise.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 3-2 Site Monitor – Site Monitor Tab Modifying or Adding a Name to the Base Stations List The BS Names tab in Site Monitor window enables you to create a user-defined list of Base Station names (the "AP Names") for the Base Station devices that are displayed in the Site Monitor tab. This will allow you to recognize the Base Station devices in your network more easily.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager To use the Base Station list, take out these steps: 1. Click the BS Names tab in the Site Monitor window. 2. From the list of Observed MAC Addresses , double-click the value to which you would like to assign a user-defined name. You will see that the value is copied to the MAC Address field on the right side of the BS Names panel. 3. Enter the name of your choice in the BS Name field. 4.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 3-3 Site Manger – BS Names Tab Link Test In a Peer-to-Peer Group, you can use the Link Test feature to analyze your link quality with another peer in the same group. In Link Test Mode, your computer will actively exchange messages with your Link Test Partner at an interval of 4 messages per second.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager ? Throughput Efficiency, by comparing: ? the total number of Sent Messages to Received Messages, and calculate the number of Messages Lost. ? the number of messages transmitted at the supported Transmit Rates To start the Link Test: 1. Select Advanced > Link Test from the Wireless Client Manager main window. 2. In the Selection tab, available peers are listed and identified by their computer name and MAC address.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Viewing Liink Test Results The Link Test results are displayed in the Test Results tab for both Link Test Partners, which are identified by their universal MAC Address. To analyze a specific situation in more detail, you can: ? Click the Freeze button to temporarily stop the dynamic update of the diagnostic counters. ? Click the Reset button to reset the diagnostic counters to zero.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Displaying Link Test History in Graphical Line-Chart Use the Test History tab to display the Link Test measurement results in a graphical linechart. It is typically used in situations where you would like to analyze communications quality between two specific stations over a longer period of time without actively monitoring the Test Results.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual ? 1 minute ? 1 hour ? 24 hours Figure 3-6 Link Test – Test History Tab 38
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Creating Measurements Log File The Log Settings tab in Site Monitor/Link Test window enables you to save Site Monitor/Link Test measurement data to log file . Log files will be stored in the same directory you selected to install the Wireless Client Manager program. The default name of the log files are: ? log.log: For log files based on Link Test measurements. ? monitor.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual The Log Settings tab provides a couple of logging mode choices. The number and type of available options may differ, subject to the diagnostics mode you selected. ? Data logging off Allows to deactivate the logging mode. ? Manual (Manual Logging Mode) The Manual Data Logging option enables you to create log entries upon user-command. When this option is enabled, you can manually create log file by clicking the Log Once button.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager ? Continuous (Log History in Seconds) This option will make a log entry each second or minute as specified. It will store history information for a later playback analysis. To start the logging process, you have to click the Start Log button. While logging process is activated, you can click the Stop Log button to stop the logging process just.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 3-8 Log Settings Based on Link Test Measurement Card Diagnostics When you suspect a malfunctioning of your Wireless Client Adapter, you can use the Card Test information to investigate the operation of your hardware and the installed driver. To perform a test on the status of your adapter, click the "Test Card Now" button. ? If the Card Diagnostics report an error, click the Advice button for more details.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager ? In case you need to contact Technical Support click the Generate Report button to retrieve information about your system that will help us helping you.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Verifying Software Components Version To verify the version of individual software components, select Help > Version Info from the Wireless Client Manager main window. The screen displays the version information about the utility, driver, card and firmware.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Checking Connection Status You can check your wireless link quality via the Client Manager icon on your Windows taskbar. The communications quality is expressed in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) to indicate different levels of communications quality. The color coding of the SNR-bar an the corresponding link quality are given in the table below. Note: The SNR indicator does not work and the icon is always blank in Peer-to-Peer Group.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Indicator Color 46 SNR Value Radio Connection Quality network. This connection does allow network communication, but you might observe a degradation of the network response times due to (re)transmissions at a lower Transmit Rate. Move closer to the Wireless LAN Base Station. Red 0 to 10 dB Poor radio connection or no radio connection. The radio signal is very weak, you are Out of Range. Save your files and move closer to the Wireless LAN Base Station.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager While connected in Infrastructure mode, you can place your cursor over the icon to see the pop-up text that gives link quality information about the current wireless connection. PART 2. Configuration Utility for Windows XP Windows XP provides built-in Wireless Zero Configuration utility for wireless configuration and monitoring.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility can be quickly accessed via the network connection icon on the system tray. If your computer is not connected to any Access Point/Wireless LAN Card yet, the icon should appear as below: To connect to an existing Access Point/Wireless LAN Card (Peer-to-Peer Group), do the following: 48 1. Double-click the network connection icon on the system tray. 2.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Figure 3-11 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Connect to Wireless Network 3. If the target Access Point/Wireless LAN Card (Peer-to-Peer Group) has been set with WEP key, you must enter the same WEP key in the Network key field. Otherwise, leave it blank. 4. Click Connect, then you will join the target network and this dialog window will disappear.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Note: If the wireless connection can’ t be established, double-click the connection icon and then click Properties. Go to Authentication tab first to make sure that you use the correct authentication type for the Wireless LAN Card. For more information, refer to “Authentication” on page 56. Viewing Wireless Connection Status After you successfully connect to the Access Point or Wireless LAN Card (Peer-to-Peer Group), double-click the icon in the system tray again.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Figure 3-12 Windows XP- Connection Status Configuring Your Wireless Properties To configure your wireless properties, open the Wireless Network Connection Status window as described above, and then click the Properties button. This will open the Wireless Network Connection Properties window which allows you to configure more detailed items of the Wireless LAN Card.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual General This tab allows you to specify the network methods to be used with your Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card. The network policy depends on your wireless network. For TCP/IP protocol, you should configure its properties as instructed by your network administrator. For more information on TCP/IP setting, please refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 75.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Wireless Networks This tab contains two sections: Available networks and Preferred networks described as below. Under Available networks section, you can also see all the Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Peer-to-Peer Group) available in the air. Clicking Refresh will update the list of Access Points and Wireless LAN Cards (Peer-to-Peer Group).
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Under Preferred networks section, you can add any wireless networks that you wish to connect to. To do this, just click Add to add more Access Points or Wireless LAN Cards (Peer-to-Peer Group) to the list. After you click the Add button, the Wireless Network Properties window pops up. Type your network name (SSID) and, if needed, the wireless network WEP settings.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager After you add several profiles into Preferred networks, you can change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made. Just select the target wireless network and click Move up or Move down to move it to a desired position. To Access Certain Wireless Network Only If you just want to access certain wireless network type, click the Advanced button on the Wireless Networks tab (Figure 3-12) to open the Advanced window.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Figure 3-16 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up Network to Aceess Authentication This tab allows you to configure the authentication settings of your Wireless LAN Card. The most important setting for the Wireless LAN Card is to disable Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X to ensure successful connection between the Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points or other Wireless LAN Card (Peer-to-Peer Group). You must disable this function for any reason.
Chapter 3 Wireless Client Manager Make sure to clear the Enable network access control using IEEE802.1X check box to ensure successful connection.
Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Should you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason,, you should uninstall the associated software and then remove the hardware from your computer. Please proceed as follows. Part 1: Uninstalling the Wireless Client Manager 1. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs (or Add or Remove Programs for Windows XP) icon under Control Panel. 2. Highlight Wireless Client Manager V2.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 3. When confirmation message appears, click OK to remove the components. 4. You will find that the Wireless Client Manager V2.111 has been removed. The software uninstallation is complete. Part 2: Removing the Wireless LAN Card The Wireless LAN Card complies with the PCMCIA standard that allows devices to be inserted into and removed from the computer’ s PCMCIA slot when the computer is power on.
Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card 1. On the system tray, click the PCMCIA icon, and then click Stop Wireless PC Card 0110. 2. Launch the Device Manager as below: ? For Windows 98/Me: Under Control Panel, click System > Device Manger. ? For Windows 2000/XP: Under Control Panel, click System > Hardware > Device Manager. 3. In Device Manager window, double-click Network adapters to display the adapter Wireless PC Card Model 0110. 4.
Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver Periodically, you may need to upgrade the Wireless LAN Card’ s driver when a newer version is available. Check our website for information about the latest driver upgrades. When you have finished the download procedure, please follow as below to update the device driver. 1. Uninstall the Wireless LAN Card as described in Chapter 4. Follow the steps to remove the Wireless LAN Card and then uninstall the software. 2. Install the new driver you have downloaded.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following: ? Reseat the Wireless LAN Card. ? Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference. ? Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device. ? Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows, try the following: ? Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot. ? Make sure the PCMCIA slot in your computer is working. ? Contact your dealer for additional testing if there is a hardware problem with the Wireless LAN Card.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the Poor range, it could be due to one of the following reasons: ? Radio interference. ? Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far. Decrease the distance between the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point (or another card).
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Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it , except as noted below, will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller. The seller warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. No updates are provided.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) The following equipment: Product Name: Wireless LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules. The 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.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 Warning: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
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Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. 1. On the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. Click the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box. 3.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual For correct IP address information for your wireless LAN installation, contact your network administrator. For more information on IP addresses, see the Network Working Group Specification RFC 1918 on the Internet. 4. On the IP Address tab, choose one of the methods as required: Option A: Click Specify an IP address. In the IP Address box, enter a valid four-component IP address, either a public or private one as required.
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11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Option B: Select Obtain an IP address automatically. An IP address will be automatically assigned to your computer. 5. 78 Click OK to return to Network dialog box and click OK again to finish configuration. If your TCP/IP properties have been modified, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click Yes to have new settings take effect.
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Glossary 10BaseT An IEEE standard (802.3) for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks (LANs) with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. Peer-to-Peer Group A network composed solely of stations within mutual communication range of each other (no Access Point connected).
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual ESS 82 Extended Service Set. A set of one or more interconnected Basic Service Sets (BSSs) and integrated Local Area Networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set. Ethernet The most widely used medium access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN; i.e., all the devices on the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to run over 10BaseT cables.
Glossary IP Address ISP An IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: the identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. Internet Service Provider. An organization that provides access to the Internet.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Radio Frequency 84 RF, Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz —The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one Million-Hertz. One giga hertz (GHz) is one Billion-Hertz. The standard U.S. electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55–1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88–108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz. SSID Service Set ID.
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