Wireless Networker LA-5033 PCI Adapter & LA-5030 PC Card User Guide Preliminary 0.1 February, 2004 www.symbol.
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................... 1 2 About the LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter.......................................................... 3 2.1 Installation Prerequisites................................... 3 2.2 Operating Modes............................................. 5 2.3 54Mbps Operation and Frequency Bands .......... 6 2.4 Power Management- TBD................................ 7 2.
3.3 Windows XP Driver and Configuration Utility Installations.........................................15 3.4 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and Driver for use with Windows XP Zero Config ....17 4 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations ... 21 4.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Wireless Utility in Windows 2000 .....................21 4.2 Installing the Driver in Windows 2000 For Use With the Zero Config Utility.............................23 4.
A.5 Configuration Page ........................................36 A.6 Site Survey Page ............................................46 A.7 Advanced Page..............................................48 A.8 General Page.................................................50 A.9 About Page...................................................52 B WLAN Adapter Specifications.............................. 54 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Physical.................................54 LA-5030 PC Card Physical.......................
Chapter 1 Introduction The Wireless Networker LA-5030 PC Card and LA -5033 PCI Adapter allow PC Card slot and PCI slot equipped devices to connect to a Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a, b or g wireless local area network (LAN), or communicate directly with other mobile devices enabled for wireless LAN connectivity. . • LA-5030 and LA-5033 adapters support the IEEE 802.11b, g, and a WiFi compliance specifications.
Chapter 2 About the LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033 PCI Adapter A wireless LAN PCI adapter or PC Card allows a client PC to be connected to a Symbol wireless network. Features Include: • Operating mode options for access point or peer-to-peer associations • Low -power operation for battery-powered devices with PC Card slots • Standard NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) drivers • Windows 2000 and XP operating system support • WEP, WPA-PSK, 802.
Note: Verify the model indicated on the adapter before use. Contact the Symbol Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning. Refer to Appendix C for Customer Support contact information. Avoid exposing the adapter to liquids or abrasive materials. 2.1.1. LA-5033 PCI Adapter System Requirements The LA-5033 PCI Adapter installation requires: • a system with an available PCI slot • Internet access (http://www.symbol.
Note: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements, this hand-held device is approved for operation near a user’s hand when there is 20 cm or more between the antenna and the user’s body. 2.2 Operating Modes The Symbol Wireless Networker a/g Adapter Configuration Utility installs with the Windows driver.
limitations. Consequently, all stations need to be within range of each other. 2.3 54Mbps Operation and Frequency Bands The LA -5033 PCI adapter and LA -5030 PC Card support a maximum 54Mbps data rate. The adapter automatically shifts data rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 54Mbps. When the WLAN adapter detects improved signal strength, it shifts to an increased data rate, up to the maximum 54Mbps.
USA Frequency Band European Frequency Band Japan Frequency Band 5.15 - 5.25 GHz 5.15 - 5.35 GHz 4.90 – 5.0 GH z 5.25 - 5.35 GHz 5.47 - 5.725 GHz 5.15 – 5.25 GH z 5.725 - 5.825 GHz The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate: • signal strength between the access point and adapter • the ratio of good transmitted packets vs attempted packets transmitted, but not received • the MU finds a higher transmit rate with another AP.
(T B D) (PCI Adapter) (PC Card) There are two LED Indicators on the LA -5030 PC Card. The following table describes the meaning of each LED indicator: LED POWER LINK MEANING Indicates that the card is powered on when the LED lights up. Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wireless connection is linked. 2.6 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security standard for systems operating with a Wi-Fi wireless connection.
• a message integrity check • an extended initialization vector with sequencing rules • a re-keying mechanism. WPA uses an encryption method called Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA employs 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Access points can operate in a combination of WEP/WPA modes to support both WEP and WPA Windows 2000 and XP clients. Note: For Windows XP users, if you want to use Zero Config to set WPA, ensure Service Pack #1 and WPA Hotfix Q815485 is installed. 2.
2.9 Software Installation Options Symbol recommends using Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility to configure and manage LA-5030 adapter settings. The installation of Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility is part of the device driver installation procedure. Alternatively, the adapter can be managed using the Windows Zero Config utility. Zero Config is a Microsoft provided utility shipped with Windows 2000 and XP.
Chapter 3 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Installations The installation of the LA-5033 PCI adapter requires the physical installation of the adapter, the driver installation and the Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility initial setup be completed as one process. Note: Use proper grounding for the environment when handling computer components. 3.
6. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot. 7. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter seats in the slot evenly. 8. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed. 9. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. 10. Replace the computer cover. 11. Power on the desktop computer. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays. 12. Click Next to continue with the driver and Configuration Utility installation.
What displays to notify of a successful install ???. 18. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on using the Configuration Utility. 3.2 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and Driver for use with Windows 2000 Zero Config Use the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility as the adapter management tool if using the LA-4123 PCI adapter without the Symbol Configuration rd Utility or if using a 3 party software supplicant.
3. Power off the computer before installing the PCI adapter. 4. Rem ove the computer cover. 5. Locate an available PCI slot in the computer. 6. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot. 7. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter seats in the slot evenly. 8. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed. 9. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. 10. Replace the computer cover. 11. Power on the desktop computer.
18. Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the LA-5033 PCI adapter using the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility. 3.3 Windows XP Driver and Configuration Utility Installations Windows XP LA-5033 PCI adapter installations require the physical installation of the adapter, driver and the installation of the Symbol Configuration Utility.
8. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. 9. Replace the computer cover. 10. Power on the desktop computer. 11. Go to the location on the system where the software files were downloaded from the Symbol Web site and launch setup.exe. A Symbol Installer window displays. 12. Click Next to continue. A Symbol Installer window displays prompting the user to select the installation method appropriate to the operating system used. 13. Select the Install XXXXXXXX on this computer checkbox. 14.
Refer to Appendix A for instructions on using the Configuration Utility. 3.4 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and Driver for use with Windows XP Zero Config Windows XP PCI driver only installations require the physical installation of the PCI adapter and the installation nof the device driver. Use the Windows XP Zero Config utility as the adapter management tool if using the Symbol PCI adapter without the Symbol Configuratiuon Utility or if using a 3rd party software supplicant.
6. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot. 7. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter seats in the slot evenly. 8. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed. 9. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw. 10. Replace the computer cover. 11. Power on the desktop computer. 12. Go to the location on the system where the files reside and select the Driver Only Installer.exe application from the top-level folder.
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Chapter 4 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations Symbol supports two different install options for the LA-5030 PC Card in Windows 2000. Use the adapter with the Symbol driver and recommended Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility for optimal feature availability. Installing Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility disables the user from using the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility or third party supplicants.
within the Windows Control Panel. Verify there is no existing LA -5030 Windows driver in the system. If there is an existing LA-5030 driver, remove the driver before proceeding. Refer to Removing a LA-5030 Driver in Windows 2000 on page 錯 誤! 尚未定義書籤。. Reboot the system before proceeding. To install the LA-5030 PC Card driver in Windows 2000: 1. Ensure the previously installed driver or Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility has been removed (if necessary).
7. Click Yes to accept the terms of the Software License Agreement. The Symbol Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility Installer window displays, prompting the user to disable 802.11d International Roaming support if using non -Symbol WLAN infrastructure components that do not support the International Roaming feature. 8. Insert the LA -5030 adapter when prompted by the Symbol Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility Installer - Information window.
Note: The user is required to have Windows 2000 SP4 installed for full feature functionality. Note: A Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could appear during the installation stating a digital signature was not found for either the Symbol adapter or the “unknown software package.” A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver installation. Click Yes to continue. If No is clicked, restart the installation. To install the driver in for use with Zero Config: 10.
Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the access point and associated Symbol adapter for EAP security support using Windows 2000 Zero Config. 4.3 Removing the PC Card Driver in Windows 2000 If an existing version of the LA-5030 driver exists in the system, remove it and install the latest version from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads ). Note: If the LA-5030 adapter was installed in the computer and setup.
10. 26 Proceed to Installing the LA-5030 Driver in Windows 2000 on page 錯 誤! 尚未定義書籤。 and reinstall the driver.
Chapter 5 LA-5030 PC Card Windows XP Installations Symbol supports two different install options for the LA-5030 adapter in Windows XP. Use the adapter with the Symbol driver and recommended Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility for optimal feature availability. This installation option disables the user from using the Windows XP Zero Config utility or third party supplicants.
5.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and Wireless Utility in Windows XP Installing the LA-5030 driver in Windows XP requires the user to replace the Symbol LA-5030 driver provided by the Windows XP operating system with a newer version of the driver downloaded from the Symbol Website or software installation CDROM. To install the LA-5030 driver in Windows XP: Note: Ensure the previously installed driver or Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility has been removed (if necessary).
4. Select the Install Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility on this computer checkbox. 5. Click Next to continue. The Software License Agreement window displays. 6. Click Yes to accept the terms of the Software License Agreement. The Symbol Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility Installer window displays prompting the user to disable 802.11d International Roaming support if using non -Symbol WLAN infrastructure components that do not support the International Roaming feature. 7.
5.2 Removing the PC Card Driver in Windows XP If an existing version of the LA-5030 driver exists in the system, remove it and install the latest version from the Symbol Web site (http://www. symbol.com/services/downloads ). Note: If the LA-5030 adapter was installed in the computer and setup.exe was launched (Web download installations) or a CDROM was inserted, the user is required to remove the driver from the system and begin the installation over. To remove a driver from the system in Windows XP: 1.
5.3 Installing the Driver in Windows XP For Use With the Zero Config Utility Use the Windows XP Zero Config utility as the adapter management tool if using the LA-5030 adapter without the Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility. Note: If a version of the Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility resides on the system, use Windows XP Add/Remove Programs to uninstall it before installing the driver for use with the Windows XP Zero Config utility.
Note: 32 A Hardware Installation dialog box could also display at this stage of the installation stating the LA -5030 adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Click Continue Anyway. 6. Click Finish when prompted. 7. Use the Windows Zero Config tool as required to connect to a network and configure the LA -5030 WLAN adapter.
Appendix A.1 A Using the Wireless LAN Utility Installing Wireless LAN Utility The Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility comes bundled with the adapter. The driver and Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility are available from the Symbol Web site at (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads). Use Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility to view and configure the adapter settings. Complete the driver installation instructions for Windows 2000 or XP to install Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility. A.
The Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility property pages contain wireless network and service quality information for the adapter. A.4 Link Info Page The Link Info page provides information about the current link between the adapter and its wireless network connection.
Network Name- The “Service Set Identifier” (SSID) of the wireless network used by the card. Link Status- The current connection status of the card. Reconnect - Use the control button to re-search the available wireless network. Sometime the wireless card is not able to establish a connection to the specified network because of link quality. In that case, click the Reconnect button to re-search again. Channel- The channel the card is using. The possible channels are 1 through 11 and A-band allowed channels.
A.5 Configuration Page Use the Configuration Page to customize the settings of the wireless card and wireless network. Profile Selection- The profile selection setting allows the user to save different configurations for different working environments.
profile contains the initial configuration settings when the card is initally installed. Create a new profile by selecting the Create New button. An Input Dialog box displays prompting for the profile name. After a profile name is entered, make additional changes in the Profile Settings. Click “Save” button to save the changes, or click Activate to save the changes and make a wireless connection immediately.
WEP- WEP Encryption Type - The 64-bit and 128 -bit WEP encryption algorithm is provided by RSA and uses RC4 encryption/decryption, which is based on a 40-bit key, 104-bit key and 128-bit key respectively. Select the same encryption used by the Access Point in order to interoperate. Association Type - Includes Open and Shared mode. Passphrase - Some Access Points use a Passphrase. The Passphrase automatically generates WEP keys.
Note: WEP keys are used for packet encryption. The Passphrase is used to save time. If a Passphrase is entered, the keys are generated in real time. Transmit Key - There are 4 WEP Keys available. Specify which key to use to encrypt the wireless packets by setting the Transmit Key. st Key 1- This is 1 WEP key used for packet encryption. Note the key must be in HEX format. nd Key 2- This is 2 WEP key used for packet encryption. Note the key must be in HEX format.
WPA Encryption Type - TKIP and AES are the actual encryption algorithms used on the packets Passphrase - Enter the same passphrase (8~63 characters) on the target Access Point. WPA-Radius - WPA-Radius provides both packet encryption and network/user authentication. The packets are encrypted using Auto algorithm; the network is verified to be the network that you want to connect to; and your identity is also verified by the network. This security method does not require a WPA passphrase.
TLS – TLS requires a login name and a certificate issued by the target Radius server. The login name and the certificate allow the Radius server to authenticate the user’s identity. The user can choose to authenticate the identity of the Radius server by enabling the Validate Server Certificate check box. TTLS- TTLS requires a login name, password and additional TTLS protocols. The TTLS protocol should match the one on the target Radius server.
MD5- The MD5 method requires a login name and a login password.
PEAP - PEAP requires a login name, password and a PEAP protocol. The PEAP protocol should match the one used on the target Radius server. Optionally authenticate the Radius server identity by checking Validate Server Certi ficate check box.
LEAP - LEAP is a Cisco based 802.1x authentication scheme. LEAP requires a login name and password for user authentication.
WPA Encryption Type- TKIP and AES are the encryption algorithms used on the packets Radius– Radius is similar to WPA-Radius authentication; however, the user is not required to perform WPA encryption. Please refer to WPARadius for details. Click OK button when finished. Note: Updates to WPA-Radius configuration Dialog that are not saved before exiting the page are deleted and not available.
A.6 Site Survey Page The Site Survey page displays the list of last found Access Points available to the wireless card. The list information includes: • 46 SSID- This is the name of Access Point.
• Signal - Thie signal is defined in percentages or dbm. Switch between these two units by right clicking on the column heading for Signal. • Channel- The frequency the Access Point uses • Security- None, WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA. • BSS Type- Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc • Mode- This is max speed that the Access Point can provide. It can be G or B mode. • MAC Address- address of access point.
A.7 Advanced Page Use the Advanced page to configure the Power Saving Mode . There are 3 options: Disabled, Dynamic, and Maximum. If selecting Disabled, the device does not conserve power. Select Maximum, to conserve as much power as possible. If Dynamic is selected, the device constantly switches between the power-saving state and awake state.
Nitro Mode – Use Nitro mode to gain higher transfer throughput (a maximum data of 54Mbps) if the associated device is capabale of supporting it. 802.11d Support – 802.11d provides a means for communicating regulatory information among 802.11 stations. Th e information includes the country of operation, the channels that are defined and allowed and the output power limits that apply to these channels.
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The General page displays: l l l l l l Hardware board version. Chipset used. MAC address of the hardware.
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Appendix B WLAN Adapter Specifications LA-5033 PCI Adapter Physical Dimensions 119.72mm x 63mm. Weight TBD Operating temperature -4 to 158+ F (-20 to 70+ C) Storage temperature -22 to 176 +F (-30 to 80 +C) Humidity 95% maximum non condensing Cargo/Packaged 6ft (1. 6m) drop 5hz vibration Mil-Std 810E Altitude 15,000 ft. (4.6 km) - Storage 8,000 ft. (2.4 km) - Operating 54 Vibration 2 G peak, sine; 0.
LA-5030 PC Card Physical Dimensions (less antenna) TBD Weight (with antenna) TBD Operating temperature -4 to 158+ F (-20 to 70+ C) Storage temperature -22 to 176 +F (-30 to 80 +C) Humidity 95% 95% maximum non condensing Cargo/Packaged 6ft (1.8m) drop 5hz vibration Mil-Std 810E Altitude 15,000 ft. (4.6 km) - Storage 8,000 ft. (2.4 km) - Operating Vibration 2 G peak, sine; 0.
Radio Frequency Range country dependent. Typically 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz, 5.15 to 5.85GHz Radio Data Rate 11 Mbps - Optional 5.
Range open environment over 100 ?? ft (at 11 , 54Mbps). Typical office or retail environment 30 - 50 ??ft (at 11, 54 Mbps). TX Max. Radiated EIRP US: FCC part 15.247 Europe: ETS 300 328 Japan: RCR STD-31,33 TX Out-of-Band Emissions US: FCC part 15.247, 15.205, 15.
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Appendix C Customer Support Symbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate customer support. Use the Symbol Support Center as the primary contact for any technical problem, question or support issue involving Symbol products. If the Symbol Customer Support specialists cannot solve a problem, access to all technical disciplines within Symbol becomes available for further assistance and support.
• Symbol Support Center (for warranty and service information): – telephone: 1-800-653-5350 – fax: (631) 563-5410 – Email: support@symbol.com International Contacts • Outside North America, contact Symbol by: Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire, RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800-328 -2424 (Inside UK) +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK) Web Support Sites MySymbolCare http://www.symbol.com/services/msc Symbol Services Homepage http://symbol.
Symbol Knowledge Base http://kb.symbol.com/ Additional Information Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at: • 1-800-722-6234, inside North America • +1-631-738-5200, in/outside North America • http://www.symbol.com/ Symbol Knowledge Base • http://kb.symbol.com/ Additional Information Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at: • 1-800-722-6234, inside North America • +1-631-738-5200, in/outside North America • http://www.symbol.
Appendix D.1 D Troubleshooting LA-5033 PCI Adapter Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 2000 to diagnose problems. D.1.1. D.1.2. D.1.3. 62 The MU cannot associate to the access point • Verify the adapter ESSID matches the ESSID of the AP. • Verify the security settings set for the access point match those configured for the MU. Degraded performance from the LA-5033 WLAN PCI adapter • Verify a secure antenna connection on the LA -5033 adapter.
D.2 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Windows XP Troubleshooting The following problem scenarios could be encountered when using the LA-5033 PCI Adapter or the LA-5030 PC Card in a Windows XP environment: D.3 LA-5030 PC Card Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips Use the tools provided by Windows 2000 to diagnose problems. D.3.1. D.3.2. The MU cannot associate to the access point • Verify the adapter ESSID matches the ESSID of the AP.
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.
