IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN m ini-PCI Module Software Installation Manual Version 1.
REGULATION INFORMATION The Wireless mini-PCI module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
The channel identifiers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains of each 22-MHz-wide channel are shown in following Table.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................ 5 2 Wireless LAN Basics ............................................................. 6 3 Drivers and Utility Installation .............................................. 7 4. Wireless Network Configuration ........................................ 13 5.Specifications of Wireless LAN mini-PCI Module ............. 18 6.Glossary ............................................................................
1 Introduction You are about to install a networking system that is not only fast and powerful, but also easy to set up and simple to maintain. In a short time you and those in your network will be able to share a local printer and files, access the Internet, and roam about the office wire-freely. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN devices transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections.
2 Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 802.11b standard committee could be Configure as: Ad Hoc wireless LAN or Infrastructure wireless LAN. Ad Hoc network is a group of notebooks with wireless LAN adapter, called a BSS (Basic Service Set). These notebooks use their wireless LAN adapter to communicate with each other directly.
3 Drivers and Utility Installation This section describes the procedures for installing Wireless mini-PCI module. Before You Start Before installation, please check your system in advance and make sure that the Mini PCI is installed with your Notebook. Consult to your dealer for the existence, compatibility or installation of Mini PCI module with your Notebook.
1.Insert the installation & driver CD to your CD-ROM, It will auto run installation program. 2.
3.. Setup Status window will pop up 4. choose one options and click OK to finish setup.
5. When Windows is ready to configure the new hardware, it opens the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box as shown below. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next” to continue. 6. The Wizard is searching the driver.
7. Click “Next” 8.Click “Continue Anyway.” Note: Driver should be compliance with Windows XP and should the message appear on figure 8 is due to pending driver approval from Microsoft.
9. Start copying the driver 10. Click “Finish” to complete the Setup.
4. Wireless Network Configuration Wireless mini-PCI module uses its own management software. All functions controlled by users are provided by this application., a new icon, , should appear in the Windows System Tray automatically. If the icon isn’t in green, it means that Wireless LAN mini-PCI configuration is invalid or incomplete. Double click that icon and the configuration window will pop up as shown below.
2.“ Site survey ” shows available networks Information .
3. “Network Status” shows the link quality and signal strength are displayed The Link Quality and Signal Strength bar graph is only active when the node is in Infrastructure Mode. The bar graph displays the quality and strength of the link between the node and its Access Point. Link Quality is a measurement of receiving and transmitting errors over the radio. Tx/Rx Frame displays the instantaneous wireless Transmit and Receive throughput in bytes per second. These values are updated every two seconds.
4. Trending towards “Advanced”. setting, In this panel, you can modify the general network connection setting, enable/disable the WEP, load/modify profile and other setting. Through this control panel, you will be able to access the corporate wireless LAN or hot spots such as hotel, airport, and conference hall.
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5.Specifications of Wireless LAN mini-PCI Module ITEMS Product Name SPECIFICATION WLAN MiniPCI Module IEEE Standard Support 802.11b compliant Frequency Bands Modulation Method ISM-band (24000MHz . 2484MHz) CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps, DBPSK@1Mbps Spread Spectrum DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Variable Data Rates Security Support 1,2, 5.
6.Glossary IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.
Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router. Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Simple Network Management Protocol is the network management protocol of TCP/IP. In SNMP, agents-which can be hardware as well as software-monitor the activity in the various devices on the network and report to the network console workstation. Control information about each device is maintained in a structure known as a management information block. Static IP Addressing A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network.
