SysKonnect User Manual Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter SK-54C1
SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter User Manual (v1.00 / 29 July, 2005) Visit our web site: http://www.syskonnect.
Copyright © SysKonnect GmbH, 2005. All rights reserved. This manual refers to the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of their appropriate owners. Please send your comments on this documentation to: SysKonnect GmbH A Marvell®Company Information Development Siemensstraße 23 76275 Ettlingen / Germany Fax: +49 7243 502 989 E-Mail: manual@syskonnect.
Conventions The following conventions apply in this manual. Warnings and Notes Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Example: dangerous voltage. Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Example: electrostatic discharge. i Used for additional information and advice.
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Table of Contents Conventions Warnings and Notes Font Styles applied 5 5 5 Safety Precautions Avoiding Injuries Avoiding Damage FCC Safety Notices 11 11 12 12 1 Introduction Overview System Requirements Package Contents 13 13 13 13 2 Driver Installation Installing the Windows XP Driver Installing the Windows 2000 Driver 15 15 17 3 Marvell Configuration Utility Installing the Marvell Configuration Utility Uninstalling the Marvell Configuration Utility Configuring the Marvell Configuration Utility Win
Table of Contents 4 Odyssey Client Features Installation 49 49 49 5 Features Wireless Modes Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode 53 53 53 53 6 Troubleshooting Removing incomplete Installations Adapter installed, Marvell Configuration Utility not found Adapter does not appear in the Marvell Configuration Utility Uninstalling earlier Versions of the Marvell Configuration Utility Disabling Windows Configuration Feature Network Status from Windows Tray Icon inconsistent in Windows XP 55 55 55 56 56 56 57 7
Table of Figures Figure 1: Windows XP – Found New Hardware Wizard 15 Figure 2: Windows XP – Search and Installation Options 16 Figure 3: Windows XP – Hardware Installation 17 Figure 4: Windows 2000 – Install Hardware Device Drivers 18 Figure 5: Windows 2000 – Locate Driver Files 18 Figure 6: Windows 2000 – Search for Driver Files 19 Figure 7: Windows 2000 – Driver Files Search Results 19 Figure 8: Windows 2000 – Digital Signature Not Found 20 Figure 9: Setup Screen for Marvell Client Configu
Table of Figures Figure 43: Transmit Section 43 Figure 44: Receive Section 43 Figure 45: Advanced Tab 44 Figure 46: Advanced – Protocol Section 45 Figure 47: Advanced – Miscellaneous Section 45 Figure 48: Admin Tab 46 Figure 49: About Tab 47 Figure 50: Setup Screen for Marvell Client Configuration Manager and Odyssey Client Manager 49 Figure 51: Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wizard 50 Figure 52: Odyssey Client – Customer Information 51 Figure 53: Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wiza
Safety Precautions To protect yourself from injuries and avoid damage of the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter, always observe the following safety instructions. Avoiding Injuries Electrical current! Electrical current from power, phone, and communications cables can be hazardous. Never touch any electrical elements with bare hands. To avoid potential shock hazards: • • • • • • • • • • • i Do not carry out any installation, maintenance, or (re)configuration work during a thunderstorm.
Safety Precautions Avoiding Damage Electrostatic discharge! Electrostatic discharge may damage or destroy the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter. To avoid damaging the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter observe the following: • • • • Never use force when working with the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. Do not place the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter on an unstable surface. The device may fall causing serious damage to the device.
1 Introduction Overview This manual explains how to install the following hardware and software on a Microsoft Windows based computer with a cardbus adapter slot: • • • • SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter Driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility Odyssey Client System Requirements The minimum system requirements for installing and using the adapter are as follows: • • • • • Microsoft Windows XP or
1 Introduction
2 Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the SysKonnect Windows drivers on a Windows based (XP or 2000) PC computer. The Windows XP or Windows 2000 adapter driver provides the interface between the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter and the computer. The following topics are covered: • • i Installing the Windows XP Driver Installing the Windows 2000 Driver There are two folders on the installation CD-ROM corresponding to the drivers for the two different Windows operating systems: root\ ...
2 Driver Installation 2. 3. Select the radio button Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click NEXT. In the same window, the menu “Please choose your search and installation options” is displayed. Figure 2. Windows XP – Search and Installation Options 4. 5. 6. 7. Select the radio button Search for the best driver in these locations. Select the check box Include this location in the search.
Installing the Windows 2000 Driver 17 Figure 3. Windows XP – Hardware Installation To continue the installation, click CONTINUE ANYWAY. The menu “Please wait while the wizard installs the software” is displayed. 9. Click NEXT. The menu “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed. 10. Click FINISH to complete the installation. 8. Service Pack 2 Windows XP Service Pack 2 provides an updated wireless networking infrastructure to enable easier setup and management of wireless connections.
2 Driver Installation Figure 4. Windows 2000 – Install Hardware Device Drivers 3. 4. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). Click NEXT. The menu “Locate Driver Files” is displayed. Figure 5.
Installing the Windows 2000 Driver 5. 6. 19 Select Specify a location. Click NEXT. The window “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” is displayed. Figure 6. Windows 2000 – Search for Driver Files 7. 8. Enter the path to the directory that contains the driver, or click the BROWSE button to locate the directory. Click OK. The menu “Driver Files Search Results” is displayed. Figure 7. Windows 2000 – Driver Files Search Results 9. Click NEXT.
2 Driver Installation Figure 8. Windows 2000 – Digital Signature Not Found 10. To continue the installation, click YES. The menu “Hardware Install” is displayed indicating that installation is in progress. This process may take a few minutes. The window “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed. 11. Click FINISH to complete the installation.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility The Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility is a Microsoft Windows application that allows configuration and management of the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. The Marvell Configuration Utility sets up profiles and performs other wireless network management tasks. This chapter contains detailed instructions on how to install the utility and shows how to use the Configuration Utility to configure and use the adapter.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Figure 10. Configuration Utility – InstallShield Wizard 4. Click NEXT. In the same window, the menu “License Agreement” is displayed. Figure 11. License Agreement 5. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement.
Installing the Marvell Configuration Utility 6. 23 Click NEXT. The menu “Customer Information” is displayed. Figure 12. Customer Information 7. 8. 9. Enter a name in the field “User Name”. Enter an organization in the field “Organization”. Click NEXT. The menu “Destination Folder” is displayed. 10. Click NEXT to install the configuration utility in the default folder or click CHANGE to enter a different path. The menu “Ready to Install the Program” is displayed. 11.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Uninstalling the Marvell Configuration Utility To uninstall the Marvell Configuration Utility, proceed as follows: 1. 2. Click START > SETTING > CONTROL PANEL. The window “Control Panel” is displayed. Double-click ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS. The window “Add/Remove Programs” is displayed. Figure 13. Add/Remove Programs 3. 4. Select the MARVELL(R) WIRELESS CLIENT CARD CONFIGURATION UTILITY entry from the list of currently installed programs.
Configuring the Marvell Configuration Utility 3. 4. 25 The window “Wireless Network Connection Properties” is displayed. Click the tab WIRELESS NETWORKS. Deactivate the checkbox Use Windows to configure my wireless settings. Figure 14. Zero Configuration Utility When the Marvell Configuration Utility is opened, the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility will be closed automatically by the Marvell Configuration Utility.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Tray Status Icons Different icons in the system tray indicate the status of the wireless connection: Adapter Unplugged (red with “X” mark) Not Connected (red) Connected (green) Figure 16. Tray Status Icons Configuration Utility Window The “Configuration Utility” window displays the following tabs: • • • • • • • NETWORK STATUS – displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Marvell Configuration Utility opens on this page.
Network Status Tab 27 Network Status Tab The NETWORK STATUS tab displays the status of the network. When the Marvell Configuration Utility opens, it displays the NETWORK STATUS tab. Figure 17. Network Status Tab Select Profile The section “Select Profile” displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is provided in the PROFILE MANAGER tab. Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a profile from the pulldown list.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Link Information The “Link Information” section contains the current information about the wireless connection. Figure 19. Link Information Section • • • • • • “Status” – the status of the wireless network connection: • Card Unplugged – adapter plugged in, but not recognized. See chapter 6 “Troubleshooting” on page 55 for possible solutions. • Connected – adapter plugged in and connected to a wireless network.
Network Status Tab 29 Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator The color-coded “Signal Strength” bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the adapter: b means connected to an 802.11b capable AP. g means connected to an 802.11g capable AP. Figure 20. Signal Strength Section Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red area indicates a bad connection. A signal in the green area indicates a good connection.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Actual Throughput Performance This section of the NETWORK STATUS tab displays the Current Transmit (Tx) Rate and the Current Receive (Rx) Rate of the channel being monitored. Figure 22. Throughput Section i These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN protocol overhead). Radio On/Off Box Clicking the Radio Off checkbox turns the radio off. Deactivating the checkbox turns the radio on. Figure 23.
Profile Manager Tab 31 Profile Manager Tab Clicking the PROFILE MANAGER tab displays the “Profile Manager” window. The Profile Manager displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles. Figure 25. Profile Manager Tab Profile List Window The window on the left side of this tab lists all available profiles. Highlighting a profile selects it. If the Default checkbox is activated, that profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the link is lost.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Network Info Tab The Profile Manager initially displays the NETWORK INFO tab. Figure 26. Network Info Tab The NETWORK INFO tab contains the following fields: • • • • “Profile Name” – the profile selected. “Network SSID” – the network SSID label. “Network Type” – the type of environment to which you are connected. The choices are INFRASTRUCTURE mode or AD HOC mode. “Wireless Mode” – the wireless mode being used, either 802.11b (11 Mbit/s) or 802.11g (54 Mbit/s).
Profile Manager Tab 33 Authentication Modes The Marvell Configuration Utility currently supports the following Authentication modes: • • • WPA-PSK 802.1x EAP/TLS 802.1x PEAP Clicking the SECURITY tab displays the security options. Figure 27. Security Tab – Authentication Mode The SECURITY tab contains the following fields: • “Authentication Mode” – options are OPEN SYSTEM, SHARED KEY, Auto Switch, WPA 802.1X (EAP/TLS and PEAP), WPA-PSK, and WPA.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility • • “Encryption Method” – options are TKIP, WEP, or SECURITY OFF, depending on the Authentication mode. “WEP Key Setting” – if WEP encryption method is selected, the WEP keys can be configured (see figure 28 “Security Tab – WEP Settings”). Configure WEP Keys Clicking the CONFIGURE WEP KEYS button displays the window “Configure WEP Key”. Figure 29. Configure WEP Key • • • “Key Format” – either ASCII CHARACTERS or HEXADECIMAL DIGITS.
Profile Manager Tab 35 WPA-PSK Support in Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure mode, if WPA-PSK is selected as the Authentication mode, TKIP is automatically selected as the encryption method. Figure 30. Security Tab – TKIP Encryption 1. 2. Enter the network passphrase in the “Passphrase” field. For security reasons, re-enter the passphrase in the “Confirm” field. WPA-PSK is not supported in Ad-hoc mode. WPA (802.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility To use WPA 802.1x EAP/TLS, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. In the field “Authentication Mode”, select 802.1X. In the field “Encryption Method”, select TKIP or WEP. From the pulldown menu under “802.1x Authentication Protocol” select EAP/TLS (USE CERTIFICATE). Click the CONFIGURE WPA RADIUS button to configure the security settings for WPA EAP/ TLS. The window “WPA EAP/TLS Radius Configuration” is displayed. Figure 32. WPA Radius Configuration 5.
Profile Manager Tab 37 Figure 34. WPA Radius Configuration with Selected Certificate 8. 9. Make sure that the “Login Name” is entered. Click the OK button to exit the window. WPA (802.1x PEAP) Support in Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure mode, the user can use two different authentication modes to connect to an access point through the radius server: WPA 802.1x EAP/TLS or WPA 802.1x PEAP. Figure 35. Security Tab – WPA (802.1x PEAP) To use WPA 802.1x PEAP, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Figure 36. WPA Radius Configuration for WPA 802.1 PEAP 5. Enter all required information (Login Name, Password, Domain). Protocol On the PROTOCOL tab the user can set or change protocol information related to the network connection. Figure 37. Protocol Tab The tab provides the following options: • • Do not change settings – If this checkbox is activated, the protocol settings are not changed when the profile is applied.
Site Survey Tab 39 • • • “Fragment Threshold” – Sets the fragmentation threshold (the size that packets are fragmented into for transmission). The default setting is 2346. “RTS/CTS Threshold” – Sets the packet size at which the access point issues a Request-To-Send (or Clear-to-Send) frame before sending the packet. The default setting is 2346. RESET button – Clicking RESET returns the protocol settings to their default values.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Site Survey List This window reports information on the Ad-hoc or access point (AP) stations detected. 802.11b AP Icon Project2 802.11g AP Icon Circle means connected Ad-hoc Network Figure 39. Site Survey List The list provides the following columns: • • • • • Icons “Network SSID” – the network SSID label; i.e., the network name. The network name is a text string. “MAC Address” – the MAC address is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network.
Site Survey Tab 41 Filter Button Clicking the FILTER button displays the window “Advanced Filter”. Figure 40. Advanced Filter The window provides the following options: • • • i In the section “Network SSID”: • Any SSID – If this radio button is selected, any SSID is used. • Find network with this SSID – If this radio button is selected, the utility searches for the specified SSID. In the section “Network BSSID”: • Any BSSID – If this radio button is selected, any BSSID is used.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility Statistics Tab Clicking the STATISTICS tab displays the statistics of the current connect session. Figure 41. Statistics Tab Signal Strength The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the adapter. Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red area indicates a bad connection. A signal in the green area indicates a good connection. b means connected to an 802.11b capable AP.
Statistics Tab 43 Transmit Section The “Transmit” section shows the information on the packets sent. Figure 43. Transmit Section • • • • • • • • • “Total Packet” – reports the total number of packets transmitted. “Unicast Packet” – reports the number of packets transmitted by the adapter that were destined for a single network node. “Multicast Packet” – reports the number of packets transmitted by the adapter that were destined for more than one network node.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility • • • • “Multicast Packet” – reports the number of packets received by the adapter that were destined for more than one network node. “Duplicate Frame” – reports the number of duplicate frames received. “Received Beacons” – reports the number of beacons received after association is established. “Beacon Loss” – reports the number of missing beacons after association is established. Advanced Tab Clicking the ADVANCED tab displays the window “Advanced”.
Advanced Tab 45 Protocol This section of the Advanced tab sets the “Protocol” options. Figure 46. Advanced – Protocol Section • • • • • • • “Power Save Mode” – sets the power mode: • CONTINUOUS ACCESS • MAX POWER SAVE “Preamble (802.11b)” – sets the radio preamble (takes effect only when attaching to 802.
3 Marvell Configuration Utility • • loss, auto-configuration tries to establish a connection according to the checked profiles in the Profile Manager. Enable Auto Link – This checkbox allows the user to enable/disable the Auto Link feature. Boost Mode – This checkbox allows the user to enable the Boost Mode for performance enhancement. Admin Tab Clicking the ADMIN tab displays the window “Admin”. This tab enables the import and export of profiles. Figure 48.
About Tab 47 About Tab Clicking on the ABOUT tab displays the window “About”. This tab contains the following information: the MAC address of the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter and region code assigned, the firmware version and NDIS driver version used on the system and the Marvell Configuration Utility version. Figure 49.
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4 Odyssey Client Features The Odyssey Client is a multi-platform 802.1X access client, which provides state-of-the-art security to protect the network. It is easily deployed across all desktop and handheld devices for the lowest overhead and gives administrators a superior level of control over how users can connect to the network. The Odyssey Client: • corresponds to IEEE standard 802.
4 Odyssey Client Figure 51. Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wizard 3. 4. 5. Click NEXT. Accept the License Agreement. Click NEXT. In the same window, the menu “Customer Information” is displayed.
Installation 51 Figure 52. Odyssey Client – Customer Information 6. 7. Enter a name in the field “User Name”. Enter an organization in the field “Organization”. You have got the possibility to either use a 30-day-trial version or a licensed version. 8. If using a licenced version, enter the licence number in the field “License Key”. 9. Click NEXT. The menu “Setup Type“ is displayed. 10. Select Complete (default). 11. Click NEXT. 12. Click INSTALL.
4 Odyssey Client Figure 53. Odyssey Client – InstallShield Wizard Completed 13. Select Launch Odyssey Client Manager. 14. Click FINISH. When the in stallation is finished, an icon symbolizing the Odyssey Client appears in the task bar: . If you purchased the licensed version, see the documentation of the Odyssey Client Manager to learn about its functionality.
5 Features The SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter is comprised of highly integrated Marvell 802.11g/b chipsets. The chipsets consist of a radio frequency (RF) transceiver and an integrated MAC/Baseband WLAN client System-on-Chip device. Marvell chipset solutions are compliant with the IEEE 802.11g/b standard and support point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access that seamlessly connect to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs.
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6 Troubleshooting Removing incomplete Installations When inserting the SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter into the computer and before running the SysKonnect installation software from the SysKonnect CD-ROM, Windows will detect the new hardware and attempt to install a driver for it.
6 Troubleshooting The Marvell Configuration Utility is also installed by running the SysKonnect installation software from the SysKonnect CD-ROM after completing the installation of the adapter under Windows. Adapter does not appear in the Marvell Configuration Utility If the adapter is not listed when running the Marvell Configuration Utility, or no wireless signal meter appears in the system tray, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Network Status from Windows Tray Icon inconsistent in Windows XP 57 Network Status from Windows Tray Icon inconsistent in Windows XP In Windows XP, if the Zero Configuration Utility is enabled and the Marvell Configuration Utility is running, the network status displayed is inconsistent with the actual network status. For example, if associated successfully to a network using the Marvell Configuration Utility, the utility shows the network status as “Connected”.
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7 Important Information Technical Support If you encounter any problems, read the relevant sections of the manual. If you cannot solve your problems, consult our technical support.
7 Important Information 3. 4. 5. i Return the form to us. We will send you a unique reference number and inform you if the product is still under warranty. Send us the faulty product packed in an antistatic bag, with a copy of the completed form enclosed in its original packaging (or comparable packaging). Write the reference number issued by SysKonnect clearly visible on the outer packaging. SysKonnect cannot accept any returned product without an RMA number on the outer packaging.
Technical Specifications 61 Technical Specifications Model SysKonnect SK-54C1 Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter Dimensions (WxDxH) 95 x 63 x 23 mm Power consumption @ max. 5.
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8 Acronyms and Abbreviations The following table shows a list of acronyms and abbreviations used throughout this document. Term Definition 802.11 A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN technology. 802.11b An extension to 802.11 for WLANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11g An extension to 802.11 for WLANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band.
8 Acronyms and Abbreviations Term Definition TLS Transport Layer Security Tx Transmit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the 802.11b standard. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WPA Security standard proposed by the Wi-Fi Alliance that uses additional algorithms to further enhance wireless connectivity.
Appendix A. License and Warranty Information The Americas, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Dear Customer, if you acquired your SysKonnect product in the UNITED STATES, CANADA or any other country in the AMERICAS, ASIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, PACIFIC, the following license and purchase agreement applies to you. This is a legal agreement between you, the end user and SysKonnect Incorporation, a California U.S.A. Incorporation (SysKonnect Inc.). SysKonnect Inc.
Appendix A. License and Warranty Information No other Warranties SysKonnect Inc. disclaims all other warranties or liabilities with respect to the SOFTWARE, the HARDWARE, the accompanying Product Manual(s) and other written materials and any other accessories. No Liability for Consequential Damages SysKonnect Inc. does not warrant the software and hardware for a specific application, nor does SysKonnect Inc. accept any consequential damages due to the use of the hardware or software. SysKonnect Inc.
Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechtenstein 67 Limited Warranty for Hardware and Software Limited Warranty SysKonnect warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying Product Manual(s) for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt if you have created the required technical preconditions. SysKonnect warrants that NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS and NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS (e.g.
Appendix A. License and Warranty Information Urheberrecht Die Software ist Eigentum von SysKonnect oder deren Lieferanten und ist durch Urheberrechtsgesetze, internationale Verträge und andere nationale Rechtsvorschriften gegen Kopieren geschützt.
Appendix B. Compliance Statements This section contains regulatory notices applicable to the SysKonnect Cardbus Adapter. FCC Compliance Information Statement – Class A NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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