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Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card ............................................................. 3 1-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network ................................................................. 3 1-3 Features and Requirements................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning .............
Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card 1-1 Introduction The Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card allows you to access wireless Local Area Networks, share a local printer and files with others in your network, access the Internet, and roam about the office—wire-free. This wireless Local Area Network solution is designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can add users and new network features as your networking needs grow.
1-3 Features and Requirements An 802.11b based wireless LAN includes the following features: • Support for the IEEE 802.11b standard • 2.4-GHz band operation • Network data rate up to 11 Mbps • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption To participate in a wireless LAN, you need the following items: • Compaq 802.
Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation. While each method has its advantages, one may be better suited for your needs. Review the following configurations to determine which mode is best for you. • Peer-to-Peer Network • Base Station Network 2-1 Peer-to-Peer Network A Peer-to-Peer network is also called an “ad hoc” network. This mode is the easiest to deploy and is ideal for small offices.
2-2 Base Station Network A Base Station network is also called an “infrastructure” network. The key difference between a wireless Base Station network and a peer-to-peer network is the addition of one extra element—the base station or access point. Additionally, the wireless Base Station can provide access to an existing wired LAN.
Chapter 3 Wireless Utility and Configuration 3-1 Configuring the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI Card in Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition The Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI software consists of the Windows XP Tablet Edition device drivers. Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP Tablet Edition is available in Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate Microsoft Web sites are also available here. To access this information: 1.
3-2 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings After the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card has been configured, set up the wireless settings in Windows XP Tablet Edition. Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP Tablet Edition is available in Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate Microsoft Web sites are also available here. To access this information: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections. 3.
3-3 Wireless LAN Activity Light There is a wireless LAN activity light on computers that support the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card. Once the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card and drivers are installed, the wireless LAN activity light provides quick feedback to the user on the current status of the wireless LAN. On the tablet PC, look for the wireless LAN icon (shown below) to identify this light. You may also refer to the Hardware Guide included with the tablet PC.
3-4 Advanced Network Property Page You can configure the advanced wireless settings by clicking the Configure button in the General tab from the Wireless Network Connection Properties window shown below.
The following window shows the content of Advanced tab: You can configure these advanced settings as described below. 802.11 Power Management This property controls whether 802.11 power management is used. If power management is set on, the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card operates in a power saving mode. • Disabled: Disable 802.11 power management. Default setting. • Enable: Enable 802.11 power management.
Preamble Type The preamble type property controls the length of the preamble. The type of preamble allows the user to trade off compatibility with pre-802.11b wireless LAN cards for some transmit throughput increase on 802.11b wireless LANs. Set preamble type: • Short: Only compatible with 802.11b wireless LAN networks. Allows faster transmittal of data on 802.11b wireless LAN networks. • Long: Compatible with 802.11b and pre-802.11b wireless LAN networks.
Region Configures the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card for compliance in the listed regions. The region setting must match the region you are in for your card to interoperate with local equipment and to comply with local laws and regulations. • Canada • Europe (except France) • France • Japan • Japan (MKK1): also known as TELEC. • USA RTS Threshold Setting this attribute turns on RTS/CTS handshake for frames of Data or Management type transmitted by the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card.
3-5 Statistics Properties You can obtain more information from the Statistics tab in the window shown below. It includes the following information. Firmware version Displays the current firmware version of the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card. Driver version Displays the current driver version for the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card.
MAC address Display the MAC address of your Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI card. Associated BSSID Displays the MAC address of the access point that your card is currently associated. Link Quality Indicates the condition of the current wireless link. The higher the quality, the better the throughput. Signal Strength Indicates the signal strength with respect to the current connected access point. In general, you will get stronger signal strength when you are closer to the associated access point.
Appendix A Specifications for the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI Card Physical Specifications Dimensions (L × W × H) Weight 14.2 gram Temperature and Humidity (non condensing) Operation 10 to 49 °C Transit (shipping) -30 to 70 °C Storage -20 to 60 °C Power Characteristics Standby mode Receive mode Transmit mode Power supply Networking Characteristics Compatibility Host operating system Media Access Protocol 59.6mm × 50.8mm × 4.
Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment. Radio Characteristics R-F frequency band Sub-channels Spreading 2.
Appendix B Troubleshooting Using the World Wide Web Support services are available on the Internet through the Compaq support forum. You can either browse the postings as a guest, or register as a user and submit your own questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq support forum, go to the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com.
wireless network card, then the wireless card is not properly installed. Perform the following steps: Check and make sure that you have inserted the right card and have installed the proper driver. • Remove the driver and install it again. Then reboot your computer. Confirm that the workstation and the wireless network are configured with the same SSID. 3. I cannot connect to one of the users in the network. Solutions: • Make sure each network client is up and running.
Appendix C Glossary Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc - A peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN. backbone - The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location. The information is then offloaded onto a local system. BSS - Basic Service Set.
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Warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’ s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. · Optional vehicle mounted antenna must not exceed 5.11 dBi antenna gain and should be professionally installed. · This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
