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Date of Issue: January. 25th, 2002 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Technical Support The firmware and driver version of the Wireless LAN CF Card is displayed on the utility About tab. Users could download and upgrade the latest software version from the supplier’s web site or refer to the sales contact for the latest software information. If you have difficulty resolving the problem while installing or using the Wireless LAN CF Card, please contact the supplier for support. About This Manual 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card User Manual is first published on January, 2002.
FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 About Wireless LAN CF Card ............................................ 1 1-1 Features and Benefits................................................................................ 1 1-2 Applications .............................................................................................. 2 1-3 Product Kit................................................................................................ 3 1-4 LED Information ......................................................
About Wireless LAN CF Card 1 The 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN CF Card is a standard CF typeⅡ interface adapter integrated with wireless LAN technology. It provides you the easiest and fastest way to access your wireless and wired network. The Wireless LAN CF Card, which utilizes the latest advancement of PC industry – Compact Flash technology, allows you to install and use the card easier than ever before.
1-2 Applications 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card offers a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these: 1. Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transferring and terminal emulation. 2. Difficult-to-wire environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy. 3.
1-3 Product Kit 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card comes with the following items. Please go through each item below. If any listed item is not included or found damaged, please contact your local dealer. 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card l l 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card… … … … … … … .… … … … … … … … .… .… .. x 1 Wireless LAN CF Card Product CD … … … … … … … ..… … … … … … … … .... x 1 l 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card QIG… … … .… … … … ..… … … … … … … ..
Install the CF Card for Pocket PC 2002/WinCE 3.0 2 This chapter describes the instructions that guide you through the proper hardware installation of your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card for Pocket PC 2002 and Windows CE 3.0 operating system. 2-1 System Requirements In order to use the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card, your computer must be equipped with the following: Pocket PC (PPC) n Compaq: IPAQ (CPU: Strong ARM) Jonada 525 and 548 (CPU: SH3) n HP: All models (MIPS R4000) n Casio: .....
Step 1: Install the Microsoft Active Sync program that came with your PDA Product CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Active Sync on the host computer. Step 2: Upon completion of installation, establish an ActiveSync connection between the host computer and the Pocket PC using a serial cable, a USB cable, or an infrared link. (Refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions. A “Get Connected “ message will pop-up. Click Next to proceed.
Step 3: The ActiveSync will start looking for your Pocket PC/Handheld PC to get connected. Step 4: Once the connection has been made, you will see the “connected” message shown as below figure. -6- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
2-3 Install the Setup Utility Step 1: After successfully forming a connection between host PC and PDA device with ActiveSync Program, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and run the setup utility (nb825.exe) for Windows CE operating system. The InstallShield Wizard will launch automatically. Click Next to continue. Step 2: An InstallShield Wizard window appears. Click Next to proceed. -7- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 3: Click YES when prompted to install the Compact Flash Card driver and utility in the default application install directory. Step 4: Follow on-screen instructions to install the Setup Utility. Click Finish to complete the installation. -8- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
2-4 Install the Wireless LAN CF Card Step 1: Insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card into the CF slot on your PDA. The PDA will auto-detect the Wireless LAN CF Card and automatically install the corresponding driver and utility. Step 2: Assign an IP address to your Wireless LAN CF Card. You may either set the Wireless LAN CF Card to obtain an IP address from your DHCP server, or to be assigned with a fixed IP address. Step 3: Reset your PDA.
Set the CF Card under Pocket PC 2002/Win CE3.0 3 This chapter gives you assistance with detailed description of setting the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card with the Wireless LAN Utility under Pocket/Handheld PC. 3-1 Using Wireless LAN Utility Under Pocket/Handheld PC The 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card is a ready-to-use device. Its default settings perform for a typical Infrastructure Wireless LAN. Simply install the Wireless LAN CF Card onto your computer and it is ready to use.
A configuration window appears. The Wireless LAN Utility provides the 5 following items for you to configure and monitor the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card. Status The Status tab displays the current status of the Wireless LAN CF Card. Adapter - Displays the name of the Wireless LAN CF Card. Firmware - Displays the firmware version of your Wireless LAN CF Card. Domain - The regulated operating frequency per country. Channel - Displays the current channel that the Wireless LAN CF Card is using.
Configuration The Configuration tab contains several fields where the current parameters of the Wireless LAN CF Card can be viewed and changed. You will see current configuration information in terms of ESSID, Network Type, Power Saving Mode and Tx Rate. Upon modification of parameters for the Wireless LAN CF Card, click the Apply button to make the changes take effect. ESSID The ESSID is an unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients associating to Access Points must have the same ESSID.
Power Saving Mode The Power Saving Mode option is designed to conserve battery life of you computer. When the Power Saving Mode is activated by selecting the Enable button, your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card will go into sleep mode to minimize power consumption. Note: When power saving mode is enabled, the Access Points you use need to support power saving as well so that the communication can be established. TX Rate The 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card provides various data rate options for you to select.
Security To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card offers highly secure data encryption, known as WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). If you desire to use WEP encryption to secure your data, please select the Enable check box and set the following values.
Ø WEP Key Type offers two methods to set the WEP keys, as described below: Create Encryption Keys by Using a Passphrase Step 1. To create encryption keys by using a passphrase, pull down the WEP Key Type and select Passphrase. Step 2. Type a character string in the Key in the phrase to generate keys field, then click OK. As you type, the utility uses an algorithm to generate 4 keys automatically. -15- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 3. Select one key from the 4 WEP keys and click Apply button to make the setting take effect. Create Encryption Keys Manually You can also create encryption keys manually by choosing the Char or Hex. For 40-bit encryption: ■ 5 characters in the range of “A-Z”, “a-z” and “0-9” (e.g. MyKey, shown as above figure). ■ 10 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 11AA22BB33). For 128-bit encryption: n 13 characters in the range of “A-Z”, “a-z” and “0-9” (e.g.
About The About tab shows driver and utility version of the Wireless LAN CF Card. -17- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Install the CF Card for Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME 4 This section describes the installation of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card driver for the Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME operating systems.
CF/PCMCIA Adapter CF Card CAUTION: Do not force the client adapter into the slot. Forcing it will damage both the client adapter and the slot. If the client adapter does not go in easily, remove the card and reinsert it. The Wireless LAN CF Card only supports 3.3v. Make sure your laptop PC supports 3.3v, otherwise, it might cause damage to the device.
Step 2: Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Check the “Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM… )” check box and click on Next to install the driver. Step 3: The windows will find “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN/CF Card (3V)” and start copying corresponding files into the system. Click on Next to continue. -20- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 4: Click Finish to complete the software installation. Step 5: Right click “My Computer” from Start, select Properties, go to the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button to see if any error icon appears next to the Network adapters/IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN/CF Card (3V). If no, your 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is working well. Check if there is any error icon next to the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN CF Card -21- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
After installing the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card, the Windows XP will display a “Wireless Network Connection # ” message. Click on the message and the “Automatic Wireless Network Configuration will then appear automatically and allow use to choose to connect a wireless infrastructure network (Access Point), shown as the below figure. You may click the Advanced button to make advanced configuration for the Wireless LAN CF Card, shown as below.
For more information on using the automatic wireless network configuration please refer to Windows XP Help file. If you desire to use our WLAN Utility, you need to disable the Windows XP Automatic Wireless Network Configuration first by un-checking this check box. However, the WLAN Utility, which comes with the Wireless LAN CF Card provides you more tools to configure the CF Card and monitor the wireless connection.
4-4 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows 2000 Step 1: After inserting the Wireless LAN CF Card into the PC, the Windows 2000 will automatically detect the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card. Step 2: A “Found New Hardware Wizard” window shows up. Click Next to proceed. -24- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 3: Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click Next. Step 4: Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Specify the location where the driver is placed, then click Next. -25- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 5: The windows will find “_IEEE_802.11_Wireless_LAN/CF_Card”. Click on Next to continue. Step 6: Click Finish to complete the software installation. -26- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 7: Open Control Panel/System/Device Manager, and check Network Adapters to see if any error icon appears. If no, your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card is working well. Check if there is any error icon next to the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN CF Card 4-5 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows NT 4.0 Step 1: From the desktop, select Control Panel, double-click Network, go to the Adapters tab, and then click the Add button. -27- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 2: Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters. Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters. Click Have Disk to continue. Step 3: Windows NT will ask for the path containing the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card driver for Windows NT. Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK to continue. -28- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 4: The Windows will find “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN/CF Card”. Click OK and Windows will then copy the necessary files into the system. Step 5: Restart the Windows to finish the installation. Step 6: To ensure whether the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card works fine or not, go to Control Panel, double-click Devices, then verify whether the 11Mbps PC Card driver has started.
4-6 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows 98/ME Step 1: After inserting the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card into the PCMCIA slot on your notebook, Windows will auto-detect new hardware and will display an “Add New Hardware Wizard” window. Click Next to continue. Step 2: Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click Next. -30- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 3: Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the “CD-ROM drive” check box and click on Next to install the driver. Step 4: The Windows will find “IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN/CF Card(3V)”. Click Next to continue. -31- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 5: Once the [Please insert the disk labeled ‘Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM/ME CD-ROM”, and then click OK] window appears, inset enter the path corresponding to the appropriate drives and click OK. Usually these files can be found at C:Windows or C:Windows\system. Step 6: Click Finish to complete the software installation. Step 7: Restart the computer. -32- PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.fineprint.
Step 8: Open Control Panel/System/Device Manager, and check Network Adapters to see if any error icon appears next to the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN CF Card. Wireless LAN PC Card is working well.
You are advised to always disable the Wireless LAN CF Card prior to removing the card from the PC Card slot. This will allow the Windows operating system to: n Log off from the network server. n Disable the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card driver. n Disconnect power to the PC Card slot (which will extend battery life for mobile computers) To stop using the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card, do the following steps: 1. Click once on the PC Card icon on the right side of the Windows task bar. 2.
Set the CF Card under Pocket PC 2002/WinCE 3.0 5 This chapter gives you assistance with detailed configuration for the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card under Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME. 5-1 Install the WLAN Utility To install the WLAN Utility, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the Product CD-ROM or floppy disk again. Step 2: Go to the utility folder and run setup.exe. Step 3: The InstallShield Wizard will show up and guide you through the rest of the setup process.
Select a program folder and click Next. You may add a shortcut in the startup folder as desired. Upon completion, go to Program Files and run the WLAN Utility and its icon will appear in the System Tray in the bottom right corner of your task bar. Clicking on the icon will open the configuration window. When you minimize the window, the system tray icon will be loaded in the System Tray again. The color behind the system tray icon indicates the link status: Blue indicates a good or excellent link.
5-2 Using the WLAN Utility The WLAN Utility enables you to make configuration changes and perform user-level diagnostics on your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card in the Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME operating system environments. The WLAN Utility consists of window with 5 items for you to monitor and configure the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card: Configuration, Link Test, AP Browser, Site Survey and About.
Profile The Profile field allows you to set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. To create the profile, go to the Profile field, type a profile name and set the corresponding parameters. If one of the profiles is no longer used, you may remove it by clicking the Delete button. After changing parameters, save the profile and click the Apply button to take effect. You can have multiple profiles and modify the profile at any time.
ESSID The ESS ID is the unique ID used by Access Points and stations to identify a wireless LAN. Wireless clients associating to any Access Point must have the same ESSID. The default setting is ANY, which allows your Wireless LAN PC Card to automatically associate to any Access Point (Infrastructure mode) in the vicinity of your wireless adapter. Alternatively, you may check the ESS ID check box to specify the ESS ID. It will then attempt to associate with Access Points or stations with the same ESS ID.
WEP To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the WLAN Utility offers highly secure data encryption, known as WEP, making your data transmission over air more secure. To activate the WEP Encryption, check the WEP Enabled check box. An Encryption window will then appear. The instructions are as follows: Ø Pull down the Encryption (WEP) menu and select either 64bit or 128bit encryption method. Ø Specify the encryption keys.
Create Encryption Keys Manually You can also create encryption keys manually by clicking the Create Keys Manually check box. For 64bit encryption you may choose: n Alphanumeric: 5 characters (case sensitive) ranging from “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” (e.g. MyKey) n Hexadecimal: 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” (e.g. 11AA22BB33) For 128bit encryption you may choose: n Alphanumeric: 13 characters (case sensitive) ranging from “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” (e.g.
Advance The WLAN Utility also offers the advanced configuration for user to set the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card under certain network environment. These advanced options include Power Management, RTS/CTS and Fragmentation Threshold. To enable the advanced configuration, go to the Configuration tab and click the Advance button. Power Management The Power Save option is designed to conserve battery life of you computer.
Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a solution to prevent data collisions. When you enable RTS Threshold on a suspect “hidden station”, this station and its Access Point will use a Request to Send/Clear to Send protocol (RTS/CTS). The station will send an RTS to the Access Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data. Upon receipt, the Access Point will respond with a CTS message to all station within its range to notify all other stations to defer transmission.
Status: The Status field on the Configuration menu provides the following information. State: When operating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the MAC address of the Access Point with which the Wireless LAN CF Card is communicating. When operating in Ad-Hoc mode, it shows the virtual MAC address used by computers participating in the Ad-Hoc network. Current Channel: Shows the channel on which the connection is made. Current Tx Rate: Shows the highest transmit rate of the current association.
Link Test: The Link Test tool helps you examine data transmission quality between your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card and any workstation on the network. By entering IP address of 2 remote station, setting ping interval and packet size, you may know whether communication has been made successfully or not. Additionally, you may run the loopback test (proprietary) by clicking the Loop back button to verify the communication quality between your wireless station and Access Point.
Site Survey: When the Site Survey screen is displayed, the channel quality of all 14 radio channels will be displayed. These channel quality measurements are shown on each gauge for the 14 radio channels. The blue bar indicated the channel quality is clear and good. The higher the blue bar is, the better quality you have (i.e., less interference). The yellow bar indicates the channel quality is fair and the red bar indicates the channel is busy or having severe interference.
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