ASR-102 / ACR-201 Ethernet Dongle User’s Manual Rev:01 2002/09/19 i
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Safety Notes For Installation Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. Use only the power adapter supplied with the product. Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one. Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating.
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Contents Contents Before you use ................................................................................ vii Wireless LAN Basics................................................................................ vii Local Area Network (LAN) .............................................................. vii Ad Hoc Network ............................................................................ vii Infrastructure Network ..................................................................
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Chapter 6: Glossary......................................................................... 25 Appendix: Specifications ................................................................. 27 Software......................................................................................27 Hardware.....................................................................................
Before You Use Before you use This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN 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 Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Windows 98/98(SE)/Me/2000/XP 32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended Unpacking After unpack the Wireless LAN Card, please check the contents of the package with the checklist stated below. If you find any item is missing, please contact the dealer directly.
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Before installing the card, please take a look at the front panel and real panel of the card. Getting acquainted with both panels will be helpful for installation later. Physical Outlook Front Panel The LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status, as described below: LED Indicators LED Color State Description Link Red Blinking Transmission mode. The faster the LED blinks, the higher the data exchange rate.
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Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Install the Wireless LAN Card To install the wireless LAN card onto your computer, please do the following: 1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port (LAN) on the wireless LAN card. 2. Insert the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Network card of your computer. 3. Connect the supplied power adapter to the PWR port of the wireless LAN card, and plug the other end to a power outlet. 4.
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Chapter 3:Configuration Chapter 3: Configuration This section contains instructions for configuring the TCP/IP protocol of the Wireless LAN Card. The IP address policy depends on your wireless network. You should configure your TCP/IP protocol as instructed by your network administrator. Setting TCP/IP on Client PC For Windows 98 1. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network window appears.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Your network interface card. Check out if TCP/IP for your NIC is installed or not. 4. 6 Highlight Protocol and click Add.
Chapter 3: Configuration 5. On the left side of the windows, highlight Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK. 6. When returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties. 7. On IP Address tab: Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 as in figure below. 8. When returning to Network window, click OK.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual 9. Wait for Windows copying files. 10. When prompted with System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapter 3: Configuration For Windows ME Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6. Highlight Protocol and click Add.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network window appears. On the Protocols tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol installed, go to Step 7. 4. 10 Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and click OK.
Chapter 3: Configuration 5. Click Yes to use DHCP. 6. Insert the Windows NT CD into your CD-ROM drive and type the location of the CD. Then click Continue. 7. Returning to the Network window, you will find the TCP/IP Protocol among the list. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual 8. Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 as in figure below. 9. When returning to Network window, click Close. 10. When prompted with Network Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapter 3: Configuration For Windows 2000 1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties. 3. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6. 4. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual 14 5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK. 6. When returning to Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. 7. Under the General tab, enable Use the following IP Address. Enter the IP address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0. Then click OK. When prompted to restart your computer, reboot it to enable the settings.
Chapter 3: Configuration For Windows XP Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 From the Start menu, point to Control Panel and then click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connection and then click Properties. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6. Highlight Protocol and then click Add. Click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and then click OK.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Renew IP Address on Client PC There is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after the wireless LAN card is on line and the PC can not access the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PC’s IP address. For Windows 98 16 1. Select Run from the Start menu. 2. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK. 3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address.
Chapter 3: Configuration For Windows ME 1. 2. Select Run from the Start menu. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK. 3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address. For Windows NT 1. Select Run from the Start menu. 2. Type cmd in the dialog box and the click OK. 3. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server. 4.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual For Windows 2000 1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories and then click Command Prompt. 2. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server. 3. If you want to get a new IP address, type ipconfig/release to release the previous IP address and then type ipconfig/renew to get a new one. For Windows XP 18 1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories and then click Command Prompt. 2. Type ipconfig at prompt.
Chapter 4 Web Configuration Chapter 4: Web Configuration Using the Web-Based Manager Once your host PC is properly configured as described in previous chapters, please proceed as follows: 1. Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Wireless LAN Card in the URL field: 192.168.1.3. 2. When connecting to the device, you will be prompted to enter username and password. Simply keep the username and the password to be blank and Click Yes.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Operation Mode: You can connect your computer to a network in one of the following two ways. Ad-Hoc, Connecting to other Wireless LAN Card equipped computers, forming a wireless network. Infrastructure, Connecting to a wired/wireless network through an Access Point. SSID: Service Set ID. Displays the current SSID of the Access Point/wireless station (Ad-hoc mode). Channel: The operating radio channel number.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration running the risk of allowing some unauthorized wireless LAN cards that have the capability of eavesdropping your SSID to associate itself to the device. Turns on encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns on. You should select the encryption key length as 64- or 128- bit key. Then enter the encryption key in Key Entry fields.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Admin This setting allows you to set for password and activate the remote management. Change username: Type in the username that you want to use for login. After you typed in, please press Change username button to activate it for next time. Change Password: Type another new password in the first box if you don’t want to use current one. Type the new password again in the second box for confirmation.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5: 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.
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Chapter 6: Glossary Chapter 6: 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.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual and transporting the packets over network connections, then reassembling the packets at their destination. IP corresponds to the network layer in the ISO/OSI model.
Appendix: Specifications Appendix: Specifications Software Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard IEEE 802.3 Standard IEEE 802.1d MAC Bridges Standard Wireless LAN Features Fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.11b DSSS devices Provide 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps wireless connectivity to the wireless clients Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment IEEE 802.
Wireless LAN Card User’s Manual Hardware Interface One 2.4GHz RF interface for Wireless LAN connection One 10 Mbps Ethernet LAN connection Radio Characteristics Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band (subject to local regulations) Spreading: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (11-chip Barker sequence) Modulation z z z CCK: 11Mbps and 5.5Mbps DQPSK: 2Mbps DBPSK: 1Mbps Number of Channels z 11 Channels (US, Canada) z 13 Channels (Europe) z 14 Channels (Japan) Data Rate: bps / 5.
