802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter WL-8316 User Manual
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1. Create Save Figure 4 17 This tab enable you to view and to change setting the network information including Profile Name Network SSID Network Type Wireless Mode This tab enable you to view and change setting the security information including Authentication Mode Encryption This tab enable you to view and change setting the protocol information including Power Save Mode Preamble Transmit Rate Fragment Threshold RTS CTS Threshold When you finish to set up for Network Info Security and Protocol click Apply Profile button to save your configure Move Up and Move Down button can select priority when you have a lot of profile name The first profile name has the highest priority and it will auto connect to wireless device Delete button can delete existing profile name in your choice Create button can create new profile name When you finish to set up for Move Up Move Down Delete and Create click Save button to save your configure 16 4 3 Site Survey The Site Survey tab displays a list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks available for connection PLANET WL 5316 Configuration Utility Network Status V Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics l Advanced Admin l About f L Networks Filter Display Peer To Peer stations Display 602 119 Access Points cess Points Display 802 116 Access Points Network SSID MAC Address Security CH Signal2. The device will always set in active mode Max Power Save Enable the device in the power saving mode when it is idle Preamble The preamble defines the length of the CRC block of communication among wireless devices This option is only active in the Ad Hoc network Transmit Power If you want to lower the transmit power of the device for saving the power of the system you can select the lower percentages from the list The lower power will cause the lower signal strength and the coverage range There are four modes including Auto High Medium and Low Transmit Rate There are several options including Auto 1 2 5 5 6 9 1 2 1 8 24 36 48 54Mbps for you to select When the Auto is selected the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically The higher data rate you designated 21 in the network the shorter distance is allowed between the device and wireless stations When the wireless mode is 802 11 b the maximum data rate is 11Mbps 11b so that there are only Auto 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps options you can select Fragment Threshold The value defines the maximum size of packets any packet size larger that the value will be fragmented If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes Minor change is recommended RTS CTS Threshol
3. 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter WL 8316 User Manual Version 1 00 Copyright Copyright 2007 by PLANET Technology Corp All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of PLANET PLANET makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not PLANET its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Further PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev
4. g 4033 00 30 4F 41 F0 54 Disable 11 EES C Radio Off Alt F Figure 4 18 Filter button It can filter Network SSID Network BSSID and Select Channel Network SSID and Network BSSID can filter any one or only one Select Channel can filter all channel only one channel or channel of in a certain range Advanced Filter Network SSID Network BSsID Any SSID Any BSSID C Find network with this SSID C Find network with this BSSID select Channel e Scan all channels Scan channel CI Scan channel Figure 4 19 Refresh button It enable you to displays a new list of infrastructure and ad hoc networks 17 available for connection Associate button The section of the window displays the Available Networks Highlight the network to which you wish to connect Security Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Open System Encryption Method WEP WEP Kep Setting e Select Key 1 as Transmit Key Configure WEP Keys Figure 4 20 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box If the wireless network uses a Passphrase enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field If the wireless network uses a WEP key enter the WEP key in the Key field Click the OK button to complete the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen or click the Cancel button the cancel the network connection and return to the Site Survey screen Parameter Auth
5. The WL 8316 is capable of offering up to 54Mbps at 2 4GHz frequency bands Support of WEP WPA WPA2 encryption keep your wireless communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer Backward compatible with 802 11b standard the WL 8316 is easier to join existing network and protect your original investments The WL 8316 also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of PCI interface 1 1 Features e IEEE 802 11b g standard compliant e Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2 4GHz e Data rate auto fallback mechanism increases connection reliability e Supports 64 128 bit WEP WAP TKIP with IEEE 802 1x WAP2 AES with IEEE 802 1x functions for high level of security e Support of Ad Hoc Infrastructure mode e Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP e Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables e Supports PCI v2 2 interface Seamless integration with existing LAN through any IEEE 802 1b g complaint Access Point General Application WL 8316 offers a fast reliable cost effective solution for wireless access to the various network scenarios 1 Remote access to corporate network for information E mail file transfer and terminal service 2 Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings public occasions venues and open area where it is difficult to wire 3 Frequently changing environments Factories Retailers and Offices th
6. Properties Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter You will find the Adapter if it is installed successfully If you see the yellow exclamation mark the resources are conflicting You will see the status of the Adapter If there is a yellow question mark please check the following Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ Interrupt Request a hardware interrupt on a PC Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps remove the adapter and do the following Uninstall the driver software from your PC Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 2 cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration 3 What should I do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethe
7. and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately Revision User s Manual for PLANET 802 11g Wireless PCI Adapter Model WL 8316 Rev 1 0 December 2006 Part No EM WL8316 M TABBLE OF CONTENTS Chapter A INTOJUC ON tie ta a N 1 Ll EE 1 Te2 DOC CIIG ALON EE 2 t3 PACKAGES CONICS ii iii ae e ee eto 3 1 4 Minimum System Heouremente sse nenenenzzennnnzenennnznennnznennzznznzza 3 1 5 Installation Considerations ss ennnennnnennnne nn nne rna ne iin 3 Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network cccsescceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeees 4 Pe ae WEA RE 4 Chapter 3 Installation Procedure ss nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnn nn nnn nn nnnnnn na 5 3 1 Configuration Utility amp Driver Installation 20 eeenenenzzenenzz 5 Chapter 4 Configuration Utilitv nn nnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnznnnnn nn 8 41 INGIWONK EE 9 A2 EE E Manage gt 10 4 2 1 Infrastructure Mode L nnnnnnnn nanna rna nnn nn nn mnn mnn 10 f 22 NOE le Lee 12 42 3 Prollle SCUING BEE 16 ENEE 17 HESE EE eB aot ae ee 20 EE 21 A OAMI ee 22 ALANOU deed 24 Chapter 5 TrOublESNOOHMG BEE 25 II PLANET WL 8316 User Manual 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Complying with the IEEE802 11b g standard the WL 8316 provides simple reliable and high speed wireless connectivity for the desktop users
8. follows This setting has to be consistent with the wireless APs or Routers that the card intends to connect EAP TLS User Certificate EAP TLS is the most secure of the 19 EAP protocols but not easy to use It requires that digital certificates be exchanged in the authentication phase The server presents a certificate to the client After validating the server s certificate the client presents a client certificate to the server for validation Passphrase The WPA PSK WPA2 PSK can be from 8 to 64 characters and can be letters or numbers This same key must be used on all of the wireless stations in the network WEP Kev Kevi Key4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network There are two types of key length 40 Bit and 104 Bit Fill the text box by following the rules below 40 Bit Input 10 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII characters including a z and O 9 as the encryption keys For example 0123456aef or test1 104 Bit Input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters including a z and O 9 as the encryption keys For example 01234567890123456789abcdef or administrator 4 4 Statistics The Statistic tab enables you to view the statistic information of the connection including signal strength transmit receive and protocol
9. 1 Infrastructure Mode When the Network Info screen appears enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Choose the Infrastructure Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network via a wireless access point Click the Next button to continue Network Info Please enter the network information Profile Name PLANET Network SSID PLANET a T Iniastuctue D Wireless Mode EST Figure 4 5 10 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Open System v Encryption Method Security Off WEP Key Setting Key l is not set Key 2 i nat set Key 3 isnot set Key 4 is not set Lontigure WEP Keys Figure 4 5 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue Security Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Open System v Eneyption Method SETT WEP Key Setting Key 1 is not set Key 2 is not set Key 3 is not set K ey A is not set Configure WEP Keys Figure 4 6 Enter Key Value for the Key1 click OK to continue Configure WEP Key Key Format ASCII Characters st Key Size 40 Bit 5 chars K Transmit Key Key Value Key 12345 keuz kena Key 4 Figure 4 7 l1 Click Next to continue Protocol KI Please enter the
10. Address EE Network Type Infrastructure Subnet Mask 965 255 255 0 Network ESSID QO3DAFATFOSA Default Gateway 192 1 903 G ju d REESEN ecu Securty O Link Speed E Mbps Channel 11 2 462 GHz Current Ts Frate 725 bps Current Fix Frate 615 bps 6 1 Kbps MM 14 9 kbps nate 3 1 kbp ZA Kbps U bps D ss Figure 4 1 If the Configuration Utility does not appear you can double click the S on your system desktop start it Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start gt Programs gt PLANET WL 8316 gt WL 8316 Configuration Utility exe Programs iet FLANET ic PLANET MIL B316 E ML B3 1 6 configuration Utility exe IF Accessories Documents e TA Games ien X IE IDEL I eee Ke i ilities Search l je SiSFAID IET Startup Help are Supnart Internet Explorer l MSM Explorer F Settings Run 3 Outlook Express Ir Remote Assistance KO Windows Media Player Turn OFF Computer Windows Messenger Log OFF Steve JOC EN e E l La CH Lei e Kaze oc fa PA irl E Kai q rt E D De D Figure 4 2 8 4 1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information Internet Protocol TCP IP PLANET WL 8316 Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey statistics Advanced Admin About Select Profile Signal Strength I EK Link Information Internet P
11. PLANET WL 8316 Configuration Utility Sieh Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About l Signal Strength 33 IS Transmit Receive Element Data Element Data Total Packet 122 Total Packet 1632 Unicast Packet S Unicast Packet BAT Multicast Packet SC Multicast Packet 805 single Fetries 14 Duplicate Frame E Multiple Fietries I Received Beacons 773 Failed Count 0 Beacon Loss 35 ATS Success 0 RATS Failure U ACK Error U Protocol Element Data Preamble Long Ts Power Auto C Radio Off AlttF L o Figure 4 21 20 4 5 Advance The Advance tab enables you to configure more advanced setting for example power save mode preamble and etc PLANET WL 6316 Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About Company Wireless Card Protocal Power Save Mode i ie Transmit Rate Auto Preamble 602 11b Long ae Fragment Threshold EST Receive Antenna Diversity On ae ATSACTS Threshold 13346 Je wi Transmit Antenna i jaa Regulatory Domains Default Transmit Power uo si Apply Changes Default Miscellaneous Auto connect if link loss or na connection Use checked profiles in lt Profile Manager Boost Mode C Radio Off AE Figure 4 22 Parameter Description Power Save Mode The power saving function is only available when the network type is in infrastructure Continuous Access
12. allation The software you are installing for this hardware PLANET WL 8316 has not passed Windows Logo testing to werty its compatibility with windows AH Tel me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the corect operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 3 5 Click Finish to complete Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for PLANET WL 6376 Click Finish ta close the wizard Back Cancel Figure 3 6 Chapter 4 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the WL 8316 and monitor the link status and statistics during the communication process When the WL 8316 is installed the configuration utility will be displayed automatically This card will auto connect to wireless device which has better signal strength and no wireless security setting PLANET WL 5316 Configuration Utility Select Profile Signal Strength 0111 4 e ma Link Information Internet Protocol TRA Status Connected DHCP Option E nable Network SSID 4023 IP
13. at frequently change locations and rearrange the workplace 4 Temporary network access Events exhibitions construction sites or some important occasions that require temporary network access 5 Access to database for mobile workers coli Doctors nurses retailers white collar workers who need access to database while roaming in the hospital retail store or office 6 SOHO Small Office and Home Office users SOHO users who are in need of easy to install and wide coverage networking 1 2 Specification Complaint with PCI v2 2 standard Compliant with IEEE 802 11b g 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps auto sensing 11g 6 9 12 18 24 48 54Mbps auto sensing Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode WEP 64 128 Bit WPA WPA2 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps DBPSK 1 Mbps 802 119 OFDM 11 Channels USA 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 1 3 Package Contents Before installation please check the items of your package The package should include the following items 1 x WL 8316 1 x Driver and User s manual CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide 1 x External Antenna If any of the above items is missing contact your supplier for support 1 4 Minimum System Requirements Before installation please check the following requirements with your equipment Pentium Based above IBM compatible PC system with one vacancy PCI slot CD ROM drive Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Oper
14. ating System At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation 1 5 Installation Considerations Beware of the walls and ceilings Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form 3 90 feet Properly position your Access Points Residential Gateways and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on signal coverage range Try to properly position Access Points and computers with wireless adapters so that there would be less obstacles existing between them Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves cordless phones and child incubators It is likely that the latter will cause interferences to the operation of your wireless LAN devices Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The PLANET WL 8316 supports up to 54 Mbps connections This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802 11g standard It is designed to complement PCI slot computers and supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 2 1 PLANET WL 8316 The status LED indicators of the PCI wireless adapter are described in the following Lnk Act ON Green Indicates a valid connection e Lnk Act Flashing Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Figure 2 1 Chapter 3 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation i
15. cation click the Export Profile button On the screen that appear direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the SAVE button Save As Save m E My Music EST Pictures Figure 4 24 e Import Profile Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location From the screen that appears select the appropriate file and click the Open button 23 IB My Music t My Pictures File name Files of type ES Files f eta wl Open as read only Figure 4 25 4 7 About The About tab enables you to view the information of the PLANET WL 8316 including MAC Address Regulatory Domain Firmware Version and etc PLANET WL 8316 Configuration Utility Sleds Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About PLANET Networking amp Communication MAC Address 00 30 4F 04 03 DA Regulator Domains MEET Firmware Version SE Er NDIS Driver Versions 3203 2 12 30 2005 Configuration Utility Verzior 3 2 0 6 9 30 2006 Configuration DLL Version C Radio Off Alt F2 Figure 4 26 24 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PLANET WL U356M Read the descriptions below to solve your problems 1 The PLANET WL U356M does not work properly Reinsert the PLANET WL U356M into your PC s USB port Right click on My Computer and select
16. d RIS CTS Request To Send Clear To Send is the mechanism used by the 802 11 wireless networking protocol to reduce frame collisions introduced by the hidden terminal problem and exposed node problem RTS CTS packet size threshold is 0 2347 Typically sending RTS frames is turned off by default threshold 2347 If the packet size the node wants to transmit is larger than the threshold the RTS CTS handshake gets triggered If the packet size is equal to or less than threshold the data frame gets sent immediately Regulatory Domains he available channel differs form different countries The operating frequency channel will be restricted to the country user located before importing If you are in different country you have to adjust the channel setting to comply the regulation of the country 4 6 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles 22 PLANET WL 6316 Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Survey Statistics Advanced Admin About Click Import Profiles button and select the file from which You mant to import the profile Import Profiles Click lt Export Profiles button and select the file where you mant to save the profiles All profiles shown in lt Protile Managers page will be saved to the selected source Export Profiles A Rao OF er Figure 4 23 e Export Profile To save the profile s in a different lo
17. entication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the device intends to connect Open System No authentication is needed among the wireless network Shared Key Only wireless devices using a shared key WEP Key identified are allowed to connecting each other 802 1x You can also enable IEEE 802 1x setting to use the authentication server or certification server to authenticate client users WPA PSK It is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers In this mode known as Pre Shared Key the user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway as well as in each wireless stations in the network 18 Encryption Method 802 1x Authentication Protocol WPA PSK takes over automatically from that point keeping unauthorized users that don t have the matching password from joining the network while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices WPA2 PSK WPA2 PSK is also for home and small business The difference between WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK is that WPA2 PSK provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP WPA WPA provides a scheme of mutual authentication using either IEEE 802 1x Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP authentication or pre shared key PSK technology It provides a high level of assurance to enterp
18. ice pursuant to Part 15 of 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 i
19. nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Federal Communication Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency II exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment WEEE regulation To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment end users of electrical
20. rises small businesses and home users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802 1x authentication WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure WPA2 Like WPA WPA2 supports IEEE 802 1x EAP authentication or PSK technology It also includes a new advanced encryption mechanism using the Advanced Encryption Standard AES AES is required to the corporate user or government users The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES In contrast WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP Security Off Disable the encryption mode WEP Enable the WEP Data Encryption When the item is selected you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys TKIP TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol changes the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security AES AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802 11i for the security in the wireless network Note All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication The EAP authentication protocols this device has supported are included as
21. rnet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single 29 BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point 26
22. rotocol TCP IP Status Eomesied mur gg Enae p 4033 IP Address 192 168 0 51 Network TYPE Infiastructure Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 hes H O00 4F 41 Pn Default Gateway 499 168 013 Ste Ers e pag een ie Link Speed 36 Mbps J Channel 11 2 462 GHz Current Ts Frate 725 bps Current Fix Frate 615 bps C Radio Off aer Figure 4 3 Link Information Status The status of the wireless network connection Network SSID The unique name of the wireless network Network Type The mode of the wireless network currently in use Network BSSID The MAC address of the wireless network s access point Security The status of the encryption security feature Link Speed The data transfer rate of the current connection Channel The channel to which the wireless network devices are set Internet Protocol TCP IP DHCP Option The status of the DHCP client IP Address The IP Address of the Adapter Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gatewav The Default Gatewav address of the Adapter 4 2 Profile Manager PLANET WL 8316 Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site SUME Statistics Advanced Admin About Profile Setting Profile Marne Network SSID Network Type Wireless Mode Move Up Move Down l T Radio Off az Figure 4 4 On the Profile Manager tab click the Create button to create a new profile 4 2
23. t is necessary that you have enough information about the Wireless PCI Adapter Follow the procedure described below in this chapter to install the PCI adapter under Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 3 1 Configuration Utility amp Driver Installation The following installation operates under Window XP The procedure also applies to Windows 98SE Me 2000 QO Note 1 lf you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before please uninstall the existed drivers and utilities first Note 2 Please install the configuration utility before insert WL 8316 into the PCI slot of the computer Insert the bundled CD into the CD ROM driver The Wizard should run automatically If the menu screen does not appear click Start at the taskbar Then select Run and type E Utility setup exe where the E is your CD ROM drive e Click Utility hyperlink on the PLANET WL 8316 Utility screen PLANET WL 8316 utility 1 01 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PLANET WL 8316 utility The InstallShield Wizard will install PLANET WL 8376 utility op Your computer To continue click Met Figure 3 1 e When the Software Installation screen appears click Continue Anyway to proceed software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows P Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installa
24. tion of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 3 2 Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps and click Finish when done PLANET WL 8316 utility V1 01 InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed PLANET WL B376 utility Click Finish to exit the wizard lt Back ff Finish Cancel Figure 3 3 Now turn off your PC or notebook Insert the WL 8316 to an available PCI slot firmly Turn on the computer The system will automatically detect the card and display Found New Hardware Wizard screen Click Install Software Automatically to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for PLANET WL 2376 4 If your hardware came with an installation CD ECH or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Co Install the software automatically Recommended 0 Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue Figure 3 4 When the Hardware Installation screen appears click Conution Anyway to proceed Hardware Inst
25. uthorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop down box Please enter the security se Authentication Mode Encryption Method WEP Key Setting ttings Open System Security Off 13 Figure 4 12 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue Security Please enter the security settings Authentication Mode Open System w Enesppton Method Sg WEP Key Setting Key 1 is not set Key 2 1s not set Key jis not set Ke y e VA is not set Configure WEP Keys Figure 4 13 Enter Key Value for the Key1 click OK to continue Configure WEP Key Key Format ASCII Characters st Key Size 40 Bit 5 chars wi Transmit Kep Keu Value Ken 12345 kenz kepa Key 4 Figure 4 14 Click Next to continue 14 Protocol Please enter the wireless settings Use below settings Complete Figure 4 16 15 4 2 3 Profile Setting PLANET WL 8316 Configuration Utility Network Status Profile Manager Site Sume Statistics Advanced Admin About Me Apply Profile Profile Setting lt Detault gt PLANET Network Info Security Protocol Authentication Mode Open System Encryption Method WEP Key Setting Select Key 1 as Transmit Key Configure WEP Keys C Radio Off AlttF2 OK Parameter Network Info tab Security tab Protocol tab Apply Profile Move Up Move Down Delete
26. wireless settings Do not change settings Keep original settings Use below settings Figure 4 8 Complete Profile Name PLANET Network SSID PLANET Network Type Infrastructure Channel Auto Select Security WEP Authentication Open System Power Mode Continuous Access Radio Preamble Auto Transmit Data Rate Auto Fragmentation Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 Figure 4 9 4 2 2 Ad Hoc Mode When the Network Info screen appears enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID Choose the Ad Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop down box if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other 12 Network Info Please enter the network information Profile Name Network SSID Network Type PLANET PLANET When starting 4dHoc network Wireless Mode j l 802 11g Prefer Channel Auto Select Fig Select the correct operating channel for your Click the Next button Network Info ure 4 10 network form the Prefer Channel drop down menu Please enter the network information Profile Name Network SSID Network Type PLANET PLANET Ad Hoc When starting AdHoc network Wireless Mode Prefer Channel 802 119 Auto Select Auto Select CH 1 2 412 GHz CH 2 2 417 GHz CH 3 2 422 GHz Cancel CH 14 2 484 GHz Figure 4 11 Choose the A
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