retec CompactWLAN Card-802.11b PDA User Manual Version 3.
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CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................... 1 1-1 Features and Benefits............................................................................ 1 1-2 Applications.......................................................................................... 2 1-3 System Requirements.............................................................................
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Chapter 1: Introduction The Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b is a standard CompactFlash Type I card using wireless LAN technology. It provides you the easiest and fastest way to access your wireless and wired network. Its compact size and ease-of-use make the Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b ideal for use in any network environment in which available space is limited. A data rate of 11 Mbps gives fast-speed access to a corporate network or the Internet in a wireless environment.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual 1-2 Applications Pretec CompactWLAN offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications such as: 1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation. 2. Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy. 3.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Chapter 2: Installing the CompactWLAN Card This chapter describes the installation of the Pretec CompactWLAN Card-802.11b driver for the Handheld/Pocket PC. 2-1 Install the Setup Utility 1. Establish a connection between host PC and PDA using Microsoft Active Sync. 2. Insert Pretec Wireless Installation CD. Run “Setup.exe” 3. Setup will start automatically. 4. An InstallShield Wizard window appears. Click Next to proceed. 5.
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CompactWLANT M User’s Manual 3. Once the CompactWLAN Configure Utility is set up properly, the card will scan for a LAN Access Point, signified by a green, blinking LED. The LED will stay steady once the CompactWLAN has successfully linked with an LAN Access Point. To configure the CompactWLAN, proceed to the next chapter “Using Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b Card”.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Chapter 3: Using Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b Card This chapter gives you a detailed description about setting up the CompactWLAN using the Configuration Utility in a Pocket/Handheld PC. 3-1 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility The CompactWLAN is ready-to-use within any network that has a LAN Access Point. By default, it is set to operate within a typical Infrastructure Wireless LAN.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Status The Status tab displays the detected settings of the Wireless LAN CF Card (Fig. 5). Connected to - Displays the name of the Wireless Access Point. AP MAC Addr - Displays the MAC Address of your Wireless Access Point. Mode – Displays the selected network mode (Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc, or 802.11 Ad-Hoc) Channel - Displays the current channel that the CompactWLAN is using Link Rate - Displays the data transmission speed between the CompactWLAN and an Access Point. Fig.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Network SSID The SSID is a unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients associating to Access Points must have the same SSID. The default value Auto Detect will cause the CompactWLAN to associate with any Access Point that gives the fastest response. You may also specify and SSID (Access Point) with which you desire to connect.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Ping This tool allows you to ping any IP address and specify data size, timeout length, and attempt count. It is a useful diagnostics utility to check connections (Fig. 7 below) Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Security To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the CompactWLAN offers highly secure data encryption, known as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual AP Browser The AP Browser tab displays all Access Points within range (Fig. 9) About The About tab displays version information (Fig. 10) Fig. 9 Fig.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual 3-2 Setup Notes for Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 Users The CompactWLAN has been tested to be natively compatible with the Linux/Embedix-based Sharp Zaurus SL-5500. No software installation is needed, simply follow the instructions given at the following links from the MyZaurus.com website (www.myzaurus.com). Setting up the Wireless LAN: http://www.myzaurus.com/tips_wirelessLAN.asp (followed by) Setting up the Network: http://www.myzaurus.com/tips_Network.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual Appendix A: Network Configuration The Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b card supports the same network configuration options of the legacy Ethernet LANs as defined by IEEE 802 standard committee. The Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b card can be configured as: u Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs u Infrastructure for enterprise LANs u LAN interconnection for point-to-point link as a campus backbone.
CompactWLANT M User’s Manual u Infrastructure Example of Infrastructure Wireless LAN The Pretec CompactWLAN provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN PC users and an Access Point construct a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless-equipped PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
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