User Manual

Table of Contents
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Adapter Windows Driver............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.2 Adapter Configuration Utility................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 2. DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 4
2.1 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS XP DRIVER............................................................................................................ 4
2.2 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER ........................................................................................................ 6
2.3 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS 98SE DRIVER .....................................................................................................11
2.4 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS ME DRIVER........................................................................................................15
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION ....................................................................17
INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY...........................................................................................................17
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION UTILITY.......................................................................................................19
3.1 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Windows XP Users ....................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2 Running the Configuration Utility..........................................................................................................20
3.1.3 Tray Status Icons.......................................................................................................................................20
3.1.4 Configuration Utility Window.................................................................................................................20
3.1.5 Auto Link Feature......................................................................................................................................20
3.1.6 WPA Configuration...................................................................................................................................20
3.2 NETWORK STATUS TAB ......................................................................................................................................22
3.2.1 Select Profile..............................................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Link Information........................................................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator............................................................................................24
3.2.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)......................................................................................................................24
3.2.5 Actual Throughput Performance ............................................................................................................25
3.2.6 Radio On/Off Box ......................................................................................................................................25
3.3 PROFILE MANAGER TAB....................................................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Network Info Tab .......................................................................................................................................27
3.3.2 Security Tab................................................................................................................................................28
3.3.3 Protocol.......................................................................................................................................................34
3.4 SITE SURVEY TAB................................................................................................................................................35
3.4.1 Access Point Filter....................................................................................................................................35
3.4.2 Site Survey List Window...........................................................................................................................36
3.4.3 Filter Button...............................................................................................................................................37
3.4.4 Refresh Button............................................................................................................................................37
3.5 STATISTICS TAB...................................................................................................................................................38
3.5.1 Signal Strength...........................................................................................................................................38
3.5.2 Transmit Window.......................................................................................................................................38
3.5.3 Receive Window.........................................................................................................................................39
3.6 ADVANCED TAB...................................................................................................................................................40
3.6.1 CB801M Wireless Card ............................................................................................................................40
3.6.2 Protocol.......................................................................................................................................................41
3.6.3 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................41
3.7 ADMIN TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................42
3.7.1 Import Profiles...........................................................................................................................................42