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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 Wireless LAN Basics ...2 Local Area Network (LAN)...2 Wireless Network Topologies ...3 Infrastructure Network...4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card...7 System Requirements ...7 Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs...8 The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card 8 Software and Hardware Installation ...9 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility...17 Accessing the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility...17 Note to Windows XP Users...18 Status...19 Basic Configuration for Ad Hoc...
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 Wireless LAN Basics ...2 Local Area Network (LAN)...2 Wireless Network Topologies ...3 Infrastructure Network...4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card...7 System Requirements ...7 Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs...8 The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card 8 Software and Hardware Installation ...9 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility...17 Accessing the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility...17 Note to Windows XP Users...18 Status...19 Basic Configuration for Ad Hoc...
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......36 Other Functions...38 Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility 41 Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card 42 Viewing Wireless Connection Status...44 Configuring Your Wireless Properties ...45 General ...45 Wireless Networks...46 To Access Certain Wireless Network Only ...49 Authentication...50 Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card 53 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software...53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ...55 II
......36 Other Functions...38 Chapter 5 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility 41 Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card 42 Viewing Wireless Connection Status...44 Configuring Your Wireless Properties ...45 General ...45 Wireless Networks...46 To Access Certain Wireless Network Only ...49 Authentication...50 Chapter 6 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card 53 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software...53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card ...55 II
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Contents Chapter 7 Updating the Device Driver...57 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...59 Radio Interference...59 Card Not Detected...60 Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card 60 Poor Link Quality...61 Cannot Connect to Access Point ...61 Appendix A Limited Warranty...63 Wireless LAN Hardware ...63 Wireless LAN Software...64 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance ...65 FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)...65...
Contents Chapter 7 Updating the Device Driver...57 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...59 Radio Interference...59 Card Not Detected...60 Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card 60 Poor Link Quality...61 Cannot Connect to Access Point ...61 Appendix A Limited Warranty...63 Wireless LAN Hardware ...63 Wireless LAN Software...64 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance ...65 FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)...65...
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Wireless LAN-WLAN ! VI Access Point-AP ! Ethernet network-LAN-network This User's Manual contains information on , we will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your Wireless LAN Card. From now on how to indicate both models. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual About This User's Manual This manual was written for two models: ! Also, the following terms/abbreviations are used to install and configure your device up and run. PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card ! USB Wireless LAN Card For brevity, throughout this manual Wireless LAN Card is used interchangeably: !
Wireless LAN-WLAN ! VI Access Point-AP ! Ethernet network-LAN-network This User's Manual contains information on , we will guide you through the correct configuration steps to get your Wireless LAN Card. From now on how to indicate both models. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual About This User's Manual This manual was written for two models: ! Also, the following terms/abbreviations are used to install and configure your device up and run. PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card ! USB Wireless LAN Card For brevity, throughout this manual Wireless LAN Card is used interchangeably: !
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... addition, its standard compliance ensures that it can communicate with any 802.11b networks. 1 Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to the network wires. Both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported. It allows your computer to connect to...
... addition, its standard compliance ensures that it can communicate with any 802.11b networks. 1 Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to the network wires. Both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported. It allows your computer to connect to...
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... existing wired LAN, forming an Infrastructure wireless network. 2 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you move your computer around while staying connected to your network. The Wireless LAN Card allows you access to run cables normally associated with networks. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is two or more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers...
... existing wired LAN, forming an Infrastructure wireless network. 2 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Basics This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you move your computer around while staying connected to your network. The Wireless LAN Card allows you access to run cables normally associated with networks. Local Area Network (LAN) Simply put, a LAN is two or more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers...
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11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure wireless network consists of at least one Access Point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of your wired LAN including e-mail, Internet, network printers and files server access. The AP acts as a gateway, linking the wireless network to all of the features of wireless end stations. Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode 4 As a result, wireless stations have access to a wired LAN.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure wireless network consists of at least one Access Point connected to the wired network infrastructure and a set of your wired LAN including e-mail, Internet, network printers and files server access. The AP acts as a gateway, linking the wireless network to all of the features of wireless end stations. Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Mode 4 As a result, wireless stations have access to a wired LAN.
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... computer must meet the following minimum requirements: ! System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your Wireless LAN Card. Standard PCMCIA slot/USB port ! computers. 7 Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP ! 32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended ! UL listed I.T.E. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the installation process for the driver and software for the...
... computer must meet the following minimum requirements: ! System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card, your Wireless LAN Card. Standard PCMCIA slot/USB port ! computers. 7 Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP ! 32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended ! UL listed I.T.E. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card This chapter describes the installation process for the driver and software for the...
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The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status described as below: LED Power Color State Red On Description The adapter is plugged into the PCMCIA ... caused. 8 You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180 degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. The faster the LED blinks, the higher the data exchange rate...
The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status described as below: LED Power Color State Red On Description The adapter is plugged into the PCMCIA ... caused. 8 You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180 degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless LAN USB Card) The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. The faster the LED blinks, the higher the data exchange rate...
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Follow these steps to your CD-ROM drive and select Utility&Driver. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Software and Hardware Installation Caution: Do not connect the Wireless LAN Card device to install the Wireless LAN Card: 1. Click Cancel to quit the wizard and unplug the Wireless LAN Card. Or, run Setup.exe from D:\Utility&Driver folder of the Software Utility CD where...
Follow these steps to your CD-ROM drive and select Utility&Driver. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Software and Hardware Installation Caution: Do not connect the Wireless LAN Card device to install the Wireless LAN Card: 1. Click Cancel to quit the wizard and unplug the Wireless LAN Card. Or, run Setup.exe from D:\Utility&Driver folder of the Software Utility CD where...
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For custom installation (to select the parameters that you would like to use), select Custom and click Next to go to step 11. Then skip to next step. 10 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 3. For quick installation, select Typical and click Next. When the License Agreement screen appears, click Yes. 4.
For custom installation (to select the parameters that you would like to use), select Custom and click Next to go to step 11. Then skip to next step. 10 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 3. For quick installation, select Typical and click Next. When the License Agreement screen appears, click Yes. 4.
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Then click Next to the default destination folder, click Next. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 5. If required, you are to install the software to a different folder, click Browse to the Program Folder. To install the software to continue. 11 If you may type a new folder name for the program icons to be added to select another folder, and then click Next. 6.
Then click Next to the default destination folder, click Next. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 5. If required, you are to install the software to a different folder, click Browse to the Program Folder. To install the software to continue. 11 If you may type a new folder name for the program icons to be added to select another folder, and then click Next. 6.
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11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 7. Then click Next. 12 Enter the SSID of the wireless network you prefer and then click Next. 8. Select the network type you wish to connect to.
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual 7. Then click Next. 12 Enter the SSID of the wireless network you prefer and then click Next. 8. Select the network type you wish to connect to.
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If the settings listed are correct, click Next. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 9. For Ad Hoc mode network, specify a channel number for Ad Hoc network type only. Otherwise, click Back to modify your settings. 13 This step is for the Wireless LAN Card. 10.
If the settings listed are correct, click Next. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 9. For Ad Hoc mode network, specify a channel number for Ad Hoc network type only. Otherwise, click Back to modify your settings. 13 This step is for the Wireless LAN Card. 10.
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...Click Finish. 14 Subject to your computer. 11. For Windows 2000 If you are not in you host computer, you to insert your wireless card into your computer. c. If Windows logo compatibility message appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. Click OK. Select Install the ... the PCMCIA slot / USB port of your CD-ROM at this step) and click OK. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual The power LED on the Wireless LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your Windows OS, the following screen will pop up a dialog requesting for Windows 98...
...Click Finish. 14 Subject to your computer. 11. For Windows 2000 If you are not in you host computer, you to insert your wireless card into your computer. c. If Windows logo compatibility message appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. Click OK. Select Install the ... the PCMCIA slot / USB port of your CD-ROM at this step) and click OK. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual The power LED on the Wireless LAN Card will light when the Wireless LAN Card is connected to your Windows OS, the following screen will pop up a dialog requesting for Windows 98...
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Proceed to next chapter to configure or fine-tune your Wireless LAN Card, refer to "Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP" for details. 15 13. Note: If you are done with the installation procedure. Click Finish to set up the TCP/IP properties of your Wireless LAN Card settings. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Now you need to complete the installation.
Proceed to next chapter to configure or fine-tune your Wireless LAN Card, refer to "Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP" for details. 15 13. Note: If you are done with the installation procedure. Click Finish to set up the TCP/IP properties of your Wireless LAN Card settings. Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Now you need to complete the installation.
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... to display current statistics and status information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card. Double-click the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility tray icon on the system tray. Accessing the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility The Wireless LAN Monitor Utility is done through the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility The configuration of the Wireless LAN Card is launched automatically with its icon located on the...
... to display current statistics and status information pertaining to your Wireless LAN Card. Double-click the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility tray icon on the system tray. Accessing the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility The Wireless LAN Monitor Utility is done through the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility The configuration of the Wireless LAN Card is launched automatically with its icon located on the...
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... for the first time, you will find that the Windows XP built-in Wireless Zero Configuration Utility overrides the management of the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. Double-click the Windows XP wireless tray icon and then click Advanced (or Properties) > Wireless Networks. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual ! This is because that you want to view the statistics...
... for the first time, you will find that the Windows XP built-in Wireless Zero Configuration Utility overrides the management of the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. Double-click the Windows XP wireless tray icon and then click Advanced (or Properties) > Wireless Networks. 11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User Manual ! This is because that you want to view the statistics...