IEEE 802.11b WLAN Adapter Users Manual Version: 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Overview 2. Hardware and Drive Installation 3. LED Descriptions 4. Wireless LAN Module Power 5. Configuration 5.1 IP Address Page IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway 5.2 Name Servers Page DNS, Alt DNS WINS, Alt WINS 5.3 Link Page SSID Channel TxRate BSSID IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway 5.4 Configuration Page Mode SSID Channel Country Rescan Radio on/off Link Quality 5.5 Advanced Page Wired Equivalent Privacy Key ID Key Transmission Rate Power Saving 5.6 Scan Page Rescan 5.
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
1. Overview Thank you for purchasing our product. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Adapter is a CF™ Interface Wireless LAN Module, which can connect your Pocket PC wirelessly to the existing IEEE 802.11b wireless networks or form its own Wireless Network. Using the adapter in the Pocket PC, you can enjoy the complete mobile and high-speed wireless Internet connectivity wherever you are. Please read this manual carefully to get familiar with this product.
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"PSMode"=dword:2 "PSLevel"=dword:0, "Encapsulation"=dword:1 "WepReq"=dword:0 "DefaultKeyId"=dword:0 "DefaultKeys"="" "ATIMWindow"=dword:0 "ListenInterval"=dword:3 "DSChannel"=dword:10 "AuthentAlg"=dword:65535 "DecryptInDriver"=dword:1 "EncryptInDriver"=dword:1 "WEPFactor"=dword:0 "PreambleMode"=dword:1 "IBSSInDriver"=dword:0 "BeaconPeriod"=dword:100 "BasicRates"=dword:3 "SupportedRates"=dword:15 "UseAuxPortPatch"=dword:0 "EnableRadio"=dword:1 "AdhocDemoMode"=dword:0 "NumAllocRxBufs"=dword:3 "NumAllocTxBufs"
3. LED Descriptions LED indicates the different status of connection: Status Function Off Power off Steady red Connected to Access Point, or, being under 802.11 Ad Hoc mode (either connected or disconnected). Flashing red Searching for the Access Point (disconnected) 4. Wireless LAN Module Power 1. To connect to the Wireless Network, make sure the Wireless LAN Switch is turned on. (The default setting is Power Off. Press the switch to the left to turn the power on.) 2.
5. Configuration 1. Click Start→Settings→Connections→Network Adapters→“IEEE 802.11b WLAN Adapter” →Properties→IP Address to set IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway settings if needed. 2. Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility to view or adjust other configuration settings, such as Mode and SSID etc. Click “Apply” and “Ok” to save and implement the settings.
5.1 IP Address Page Use IP Address Page to view and edit the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway. Click Start→Settings→Connections→Network Adapters→“IEEE 802.11b WLAN Adapter”→ Properties→IP Address ! IP Address: IP Address is Internet Protocol Address; a numeric address such as 10.37.238.100 that the domain name server translates into a domain name. Each node on the IP network should have a unique IP address.
5.2 Name Servers Page Use Name Servers Page to view and edit DNS, Alt DNS, WINS and Alt WINS. Start→Settings→Connections→Network Adapters→“IEEE 802.11b WLAN Adapter”→Properties →Name Servers ! DNS: Domain Name System is a database system that translates addresses and domain names. For example, a numeric address like 232.245.021.54 can become something like cba.com. DNS can also be used to control Internet email delivery.
5.3 Link Page Use the Link page to view SSID, Channel, TxRate, BSSID, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Link ! SSID: An up to 32 character case sensitive name shared among all devices on a wireless network. The name been selected from the Scan page will appear in this field. The default value is “ANY”, which will automatically scan and connect the best performance Access Point nearby.
5.4 Configuration Page Use the Configuration page to set the Mode, SSID, Channel and Country, and to view Link Quality as well. Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Config ! Mode: Use the Mode pull-down menu to select the operating mode. Infrastructure – This is a default mode. This mode allows Wireless LAN Module to transmit and receive data with an Access Point. This mode enables roaming between AP cells in the network. 802.
5.5 Advanced Page Use Advanced page to view and edit Power Saving Mode, Transmission Rate and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Advanced ! Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) " Mode: The default WEP Mode setting is“Disable”. You can choose “64 bits (ASCII)”, “128 bits (ASCII)”, “64 bits (HEX)” or “128 bits (HEX)” manually to enable the WEP or choose “Disable” to disable the WEP.
field, choose “128 bits (HEX)” to connect with the Access Point or the Peer site station by using the same 26 hexadecimal values in the following range: 0~9 and A(a) ~F(f). ! Key ID: While enabling “64 bits (ASCII)”, “128 bits (ASCII)”, “64 bits (HEX)” or “128 bits (HEX)”, the “Key ID” will then be enabled as well. You must choose the same “Key ID” for connection with the Access Point or the Peer site Station. You can choose “Key 1” ~ “Key 4” for your own use.
5.6 Scan Page Use Scan page to scan and select the available Access Points and 802.11 Ad Hoc networks. Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Scan Access Point Icon 802.11 Ad Hoc Network Icon ! Rescan: The Scan Page displays the available local wireless Access Points and 802.11 Ad Hoc networks. If you don’t see all the 802.11b networks you are expecting, click “Rescan” button. Double click the BSSID field to choose the wireless network you want to connect with.
5.7 Info Page Use Info Page to view MAC Address, Utility version, Driver version and Firmware version. Click Start→Settings→System→Wireless LAN Utility→Info ! MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. The physical address of a device connected to a network expressed as a 48-bit hexadecimal number. This parameter cannot be changed. ! Versions: Please verify the versions to ensure optimal functionality.
6. TMU-Traffic Monitoring Utility TMU keeps users updated of current WLAN Module’s activity status. 6.1 Installing TMU 1. Copy TMU into "//Windows/Start Manu/Programs/" folder. Create a TMU short-cut and put it into "//Windows/Start/" folder. 2. Reset the PDA. 3. The TMU will be automatically launched by the system. 6.2 Uninstalling TMU 1. Delete the TMU short-cut in "//Windows/Start/" folder. 2. Reset the PDA 3. Delete the TMU in the "//Windows/Start Manu/Programs/" folder. 6.
Wireless LAN Power off: The WLAN Module is at Power Off Status. Clicking on the icon displays you 2 icons, "On" and "Off". Click "On" to turn on the Wireless turns to . Click "Off" to exit LAN Module, and then the icon without turning on the Wireless LAN Module. Wireless LAN Power on: The WLAN Module is at Power On Status. Clicking on the icon displays you 2 icons, "On" and "Off". Click "Off" to turn off the Wireless LAN Module, and then the icon turns to .
6.4 Important Notice 1. Because of the TMU Short-Cut saved in “//Windows/Start/”, TMU is launched by the system directly once PDA is turned on. 2. Users are not recommended to close TMU, which is designed to be always active when the PDA is on. To deactivate TMU, delete the TMU Short-Cut in “//Windows/Start/” and reset the PDA. 3. To keep TMU from being automatically launched once PDA is turned on, skip the step of creating a short-cut while installing TMU.
7. Troubleshooting If you encounter some problems while using our product, please refer to this troubleshooting section. Problems Cannot connect to the network # # # # # # # The host computer cannot wirelessly connect with my Pocket PC? # # # # # # Cannot edit the "Channel" and "Country" # field in "Infrastructure" Mode? The Pocket PC freezes # Solutions Make sure the Wireless LAN Switch is turned on.
8. FAQ A. Compatibility A1: Should I use the equipments with the same brand with IEEE802.11b WLAN Adapter's to enable the wireless communication? Not necessary. IEEE802.11b WLAN Adapter is Wi-Fi certified which means that it will work well with different branded equipments as long as the equipments are also Wi-Fi certified. A2: Can I connect IEEE802.11b WLAN Adapter to other devices using Bluetooth? No, you can only connect IEEE802.11b WLAN Adapter to other IEEE802.11b equipments. B.
B7. What should I do if my host computer cannot wirelessly connect with my Pocket PC? E1. What is WEP? E2. How many WEP security service mode does Wireless LAN support? E3. How to set the WEP security service? B3: How do I know whether or not my Pocket PC has already connected to an AP successfully? 1. Check BSSID. When there is a link, the current Basic Service Set ID of the Access Point been used will be shown in the BSSID field in Link Page.
Mode allows your Pocket PC to form its own local network where devices communicate peerto-peer, using a shared SSID, without Access Points. Under 802.11 Ad Hoc mode, the SSID must be the same among stations so that the devices can communicate properly within the Wireless Network. If you want to form your network without any Access Points, you should choose 802.11 Ad Hoc mode. B6: Could I use the 802.
(3) Make sure you can Ping your Pocket PC from your Host Computer. (Make sure the SSID, WEP keys and channel for all devices in the network are set the same.) (4) Make sure you have entered the IP address of the host computer as the WINS server on your Pocket PC. (5) Reset your Pocket PC to make the TCP/IP settings take effect and execute the ActiveSync function in the Pocket PC to enjoy the high speed ActiveSync Wirelessly. C2.
and make sure you can use the ActiveSync to receive and send e-mail successfully. For corporate e-mail received and sent, please check with your network administrator for necessary connection settings. (2) Make sure you have entered the IP address of the host computer as the WINS server on your Pocket PC. (3) Reset your Pocket PC to make the TCP/IP settings take effect and execute the ActiveSync function in Pocket PC to enjoy the high speed ActiveSync Wirelessly to receive and send email. D. Settings D1.
D5: What Transmit Rate should I choose for Wireless Connection? Suggest you to use the "Fully Auto" option in the "Transmission Rate" field for full Transmission Data Rate range to automatically adjust the Best Communication Data Rate and to be compatible with other Low speed 802.11 Wireless Device. E. Security E1: What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, a security service, used to prevent the unauthorized access to your wireless network.
Because of the ceilings, higher RF interference, interior walls and reflected signals, indoor range is usually shorter than outdoor range. F3: How does the data transmission rate work? IEEE802.11b WLAN Adapter allows you to choose one of the six data rate options: Fixed 1Mbps, Fixed 2Mbps, Fixed 5.5Mbps, Fixed 11 Mbps, Auto Select 1 or 2 Mbps, and Fully Auto. The farther the distance between two communicating devices, the slower the data rate should be used.
