Wireless LAN 11Mbps Series User`s Manual
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1. Device Manager File Action View Help 8 x A ATMEL w Batteries H y Computer Confirm Device Remoyal See Disk drives i Display adapters PCMCIA FastVNET R 3 34 1 2 DVD CD ROM dri Hu Gy gt Warning You are about to uninstall this device from your system 3 IDE ATAJATAPI ci jal Infrared devices ge Keyboards Mice and other pq Modems Monitors MB Processors Sound video and game controllers 8 The device is removed from your system configuration CO Under MS Windows 98 ME 1 On the Windows desktop right click on the My Computer icon move the mouse pointer to Properties and click the left mouse button to display the System Properties window Next click on the Device Manager tab and the Wew devices by type radio button if it is not already selected Select the PCMCIA FastVNET 3 3V card from the list 4 Press the Remove button The system will prompt you to re boot Press Yes to re boot System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Piles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection 5 4 CDROM D E Dies dives a Disalay adapters EA Flopp dick centrolor 3 Had dsk corrro less Kerbosd aa Monitors y Mouse gt 5 Newoik adapters 29 Com 3C 20 Integrated Fas Ethemet Controller ACS06C ie Cle BY Dis Up Adap er EE EPCMCIA FastVNET 3 3V PCMCIA socket Pots2. Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below ou may type new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Nest to continue Administrative Tools Adobe Games Startup 5 Start Setup Installshield Wizard Setup Status 802 11 Wireless LAN Setup is performing the requested operations Installing Copying program files DA WINDOMWS Sustems2 PCAN DISS ES 6076 6 Click Continue Anyway InstallShield Wizard Software Installation A The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows F Tell me why this testing i important Continuing your installation 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 lnstallshie Cancel 7 Click Finish to complete the installation InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing 602 17 Wireless LAN on your computer 8 After installing the new driver you must restart the computer 9 After the computer restarts plug WLAN PCMCIA Card USB Adapter connector into PCMCIA USB port on computer So S Under MS XP
3. and click OK Click Close on the Devices window eget ee In order to let the operating system know about your new card you must enable the Network support by following the next steps 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 3 In the Network Settings window you will be prompted to install Windows NT Networking in case no network has been installed yet Click Yes and follow the instruction on the screen If networking had been already installed you will see a dialog with several tabs In the Adapters tab click the Add button Windows NT Networking Setup will determine the type of network adapter card that you are going to use 4 When prompted to select a driver locate the driver provided with your Firmware Drivers and Software Tools CD 5 During the installation a dialog box appears asking for the I O Base and IRQ resource information In order to find out which values to use go to Start gt Programs gt Administrative Tools gt Windows NT Diagnostics gt select the Resources tab gt press the IRQ button Select one free IRQ from the list Next press the button I O Port and choose a 0x20 free I O space Add these values into the dialog box If at any point after the installation you want to change these values go to the Control Panel oC ES gt Network select the Adapters tab press the Properties button and fill in th
4. 10 After the computer restarts plug WLAN PCMCIA Card USB Adapter connector into PCMCIA USB port on computer then Windows XP detects the device automatically briefly showing a Found New Hardware message and starts collecting information for a device information database i Found New Hardware 9 POMEZIA Fast NET R 13 34 11 When Windows XP is ready to configure the new hardware it opens the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box as shown A dialog box appears asking what do you want Windows to do Select Install the software automatically Recommended and Click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for PCMICIA Fast NET A 3 34 Gs If your hardware came with an installation CD TE or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 12 Starting search the driver automatically Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches Cancel 13 Starting install driver automatically Click Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software eS PCMICIA Fas NET A 3 34 Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware PCMCIA Fast NET A 3 34 has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with
5. custom profile You can also create additional profiles 1 Press the Wew button and type a name in the field 2 When you change the name in this field and then click the Create button the Configuration Utility uses the current parameters for your adapter to create a separate profile Wireless LAN Monitor Utility PCM CIA Fast NET F 3 3 Current Profile Default Monitor Statistics Gite Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info E sisting profil s Preview of Default SSID Mode Infrastructure Channel Ts Rate Auto 802 11 Power Saw Off Encryption Disabled Authentication T Auto Fadia On Int Roaming Off Wizard Type the name of the new profile Default in use office Create Cancel 3 You can then switch between profiles by clicking the Profile list or selecting a profile from the drop down list Wireless LAM Monitor Utility PCMCIA Fas HET A 13 34 Current Profile Default r Monitor Statistics Site Sur home Protiles Info orice Existing profiles Preview OK Default SSID home Mode afrastructure office Chan Tx Re El List of available profiles Authe Radio on Int Roaming OFF ka Heu Wizard Your current profile is Default and it is read only Use the New command on the left to create a custom profile Quick choice Profile 1 Click on taskbar 2 Click a profile Active Profile
6. pettiness Under MS Windows 2000 XP In order to uninstall Wireless LAN Card from Windows 2000 XP you must select it in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 XP and press Uninstall The Uninstall procedure can be performed only if Wireless LAN Card is plugged into your computer You can uninstall the device using the following one 1 Open Control Panel 2 Double click System 3 Choice the Hardware tab 4 Click the Device Manager icon Control Panel C2 Bad Ey 4 ay ud D P ein E Folders Eu System Properties Address Control Panel h i Br contr System Restore gmratctprste 5_ Remote General Computer Name Advanced vi Control Panel Accessibility Add Hard Add Hardware Wizard Switch to Category View Options G 54 The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware See Also ZB e Fonts Game Add Hardware Wizard D Windows Update Controlle Help and Support 3 Device Manager ZA prs The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the Faxes properties of any device A Erpe System Taskbar a Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles 5 Select the PCMCIA FastVNET 3 3V card or USB adapter from the list 6 Press the Uninstal button 7 Click OK icon
7. COM amp LPT 3 4 Uninstall the Driver Next you must remove the old driver for your WLAN adapter Under MS Windows 2000 XP 1 Open Control Panel 2 Double click Add or Remove Programs amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help gt ae gt ps Search eer Folders ies Address B Control Panel b Go 1 Ve Control Panel D E Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Administrative Date and Time Display Folder Options E Switch to Category View Options Remove ograms A4 P Y D See Also Game a Fonts Internet Keyboard Mouse Network Phone and Windows Update Controllers Options Connections Modem Help and Support el LA RES em ss 2 ay Power Options Printers and Regional and Scannersand Scheduled Sounds and Speech Faxes Language Cameras Tasks Audio Devices g A 8 we System Taskbar and User Accounts Wireless Link Start Menu 3 Choice the Change or Remove Programs 4 Select the 802 11 Wireless LAN from the list 5 Press the Change Remove button Add or Remove Programs LE _ Gi Currently installed programs Sort by Name Change or RELIEF Remove Programs Size 0 90MB s To change this program or remove it From your computer click Change Remove Change Remove Add New Programs Add Remove Windows Components 5 Press the Remove button 6 Add or Remove Programs er Currently
8. l Wireless Network Connection Properties F fx General Wireless Hetwoks eee Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network default Access point infrastructure networks only O Computer tc computer ad hoc networks only Prefered networks Automatically connect to available net balo rE Automatically connect to non preferred networks Add Remove Propeities Learn about setting up wireless network Advanced This field allows you to select from a list of supported Network Modes to access Any available network Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Infrastructure This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802 11b Access Point All communication is done via the Access Point which relays packets to other wireless Clients in the BSS as well as to modes on a wired network such as Ethernet Ad Hoc This is the 802 11b peer to peer mode of operation All communication is done from Client to Client without the use of an Access Point 802 11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection Any available network This mode can connect any available network Infrastructure or Ad Hoc but if there is any access point network available the Infrastructure mode preferred active 6 4 Monitor Utility Collaborating with Windows XP 1 Click the wireless connection icon in taskbar Connection Status Co
9. F Default al home bts Recycle Bin settings ndows XP Protessional About Evaluation copy Build 2505 Exit 2 55 PM Version By choosing this option you can view basic information about the Utility like the Driver Firmware and Application Version Use the Exit button in order to exit the application Wireless LAN Movutor Utility Figure 6 8 USBFastVNET AR x Version Information 6 3 Monitor Utility Under Windows XP 1 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in notification area and select View Available Wireless Network Disable Status Repair 2 Connect to Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Available networks A EFREN evan i Justin Huang lis Network teguites Ine Use of network type H je tel ag ri tt IF you are having difficulty connecting to network click Advanced 3 When connection established the message box as the figure showing E Wireless Network Connection tsunami Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength Excellent Ci sw P46 PM Note if network icon with an X please mark sure connection the AP After connection established click the Wireless Network Connection icon in notification area and then the Wireless Network Connection Status window as the figure showing Click Properties to configure the wireles
10. Windows F Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation 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 hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOF Installation 14 Hardware install finish Click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for PCMCIA Fast NET A 3 3v Click Finish to close the wizard Back Finish i Cancel 3 2 Upgrade Installation To upgrade an existing driver you must Uninstall your Wireless LAN Interface Adapter from your operating system configuration Uninstall the driver from your operating system configuration Install the latest version of the driver Restart the operating system For all Microsoft operating systems you must complete these tasks to upgrade the driver The following sections give procedures for completing these tasks in Windows 98 2000 XP For other versions of Windows Windows NT for example the details may differ slightly consult your operating system documentation or your system administrator 3 3 Uninstall the WLAN Card Adapter It is recommended to Exit the Configuration amp Monitor Utility to uninstall Active Profile Always on top
11. about the BSSID and SSID of the Access Point s the signal strength the channel where the Access Point s operates and whether or not WEP encryption is used In order to update this list press the Re Scan button If you want to associate with any of the Access Point s listed double click on your choice on the BSSID field and the system will take you back to the Monitor tab showing you the parameters of the connection newly established Figure 6 4 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Xl Site Survey Option USE Past YU NET 4E Cunent Profile Default Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Gen Eee 00 03 2F 03 CO C2 TEST Tes Q0 30 00 12 08 58 test T 00 40 965 58 83 3D tunami 42 6 00 30 00 12 00 85 evan 4 8 00 20 00 12 00 48 Justin Huang 3 9 Yes Infrastoctore Encryption By choosing this option in any of the two modes you can set four different WEP keys and specify which one of them to use First either enable or disable encryption from the appropriate Encryption field see Figure 6 5 below If you decide to use encryption you can choose any of the available WEP keys 1 to 4 You also have the option to select the WEP Mode Mandatory Optional If you select Mandatory then not only WEP will be used but also any other station needs to use WEP encryption in order to establish a communication with your station This requirement is in line with the IEEE 802 11
12. installed programs Change or 95 802 11 Wireless LAN Remove Programs InstallShield Wizard Welcome er Modify repair or remove the program Add New Programs Welcome to the 802 11 Wireless LAN Setup Maintenance program This program lets you z modify the curent installation Click one of the options below C Modify Add Remove Fi Windows Contirm Uninstall Components Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components cne Remove Remove all installed components InstallShield InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successtully installed 802 11 Wireless LAN Before you can use the program you must restart your computer No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their dives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel Under MS Windows 98 ME 1 Start by displaying the Windows control panel 2 Opening the Add Remove Programs window 3 Then in the Install Uninstall tab click on the entry for 802 11 Wireless LAN 4 When you click on the Add Remove button Windows asks you to confirm that you want to completely remove the driver and all its components 5 Click on the Yes button to continue and after the operation completes close the confirmation window the Add Remove Programs window and the Control Panel window Proceed to the next section to install the new dri
13. stal the New Di iver eicectcssassctevessctacdssiebaseacdctesdaesetsecssesascasdesssescdedddsbivisetostecseuediess 17 4 Installation Procedures Under Windows NT 4 0 18 4 1 Installing the Driver Under Windows NT 4 0 cccccccsssssssssssccccsccccesssssscccoeees 18 4 2 Configuration Under Windows NT 4 0 cccccsssssssscccccccssssssssssccccccseeesssssssccseees 19 4 3 Uninstall Procedure Under Windows NT 4 0 ccccccccccccccccccsssssscssssscsscsccees 19 5 Installation and Configuration Procedures Under Windows CE 20 5 1 Installing the Application and Drivers Under Windows CE 20 5 2 Using Configuration amp Monitor Utility ccccccssssssssssccccccscsssssssccccessseesscsseecs 22 6 Configuration amp Monitor Utility 27 6 1 How to Install the Configuration amp Monitor Utility see 27 6 2 Using the Configuration amp Monitor Utility 27 6 3 Monitor Utility Under Windows XP ccsscccccccsssssssssssscccccsscessssssscccccssseeeescecs 37 6 4 Monitor Utility Collaborating with Windows XP sssssssssssseeeeeeee eee 42 7 Specifications PCMCIA USB Mini USB 44 8 Specifications CF Card ccssccsccecceseessusensseseencesenseuseussussassaseassessnsss 45 9 FTOUDICS IO OUING 55 22 esos oes soma te se ce deu ts sde one 46 2 2 The PCMCIA card USB adapter and Mini USB adapter is a Wireless LAN Card with a rate of 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps op
14. 4bit 128bit WEP Encryption support Device Drivers Windows 98 2000 ME CE XP Frequency 2 4 2 4835 GHz Operating Range Free Space 100 300m Indoor 35 100m USA and Canada 11 Channel Most France 4 European Countries 13 Channel Bandwidth 22 MHz Transmit power Not 16dBm typ at ACPR DSSS Included Antenna Gain ist Side Lobe lt 30dBc 2nd Side Lobe lt 50dBc 11 Mbps 84 0 dBm 8 FER 0 RX Sensitivity 5 5 Mbps 87 0 dBm 8 FER 2 Mbps 91 0 dBm 8 FER 1 Mbps 92 0 dBm 8 FER Modulation Direct Sequence SSeS o ao ts _ Spread Spectrum ps DQ 1 Mbps DBPSK Power Consumption Supply Voltage 3 3 V Supply Voltage 5 V Continuous Transmit 435 mA MAX 443 mA MAX Continuous Receive 284 mA Max 292 mA Max Sleep 21 mA MAX 11 mA MAX Internal External Antenna VSWR Integrated Antenna 1 3 1 Pierce 3 3V PCMCIA Interface 5V USB 1 1 B Type Standard Standard Operating Temperature 0C 40 C Storage Temperature 20C 65C Humidity Max 95 Non Condensing Dimension 115x54x6 mm 110x71x24 mm Weight 40g 80g ot ES 8 Specifications CF Card RF SPECIFICATIONS Frequency range Channel bandwidth Tx Output Power not included antenna gain Rx Sensitivity 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps MODULATION 11 Mbps and 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps POWER CONSUMPTION Supply Voltage Continuous Transmit Mode Continuous Receive Mode Power Save Mode ANTENNA
15. Utility 6 2 Using the Configuration amp Monitor Utility The Configuration amp Monitor Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows every time the card is running see Figure 6 1 You can open it by double clicking on this icon While the station is in infrastructure mode and not associated to an Access Point the color of the icon is red As soon as the station associates itself to an Access Point the icon color automatically turns to blue In Ad Hoc mode the color is always blue except when the card is resetting and initializing where it turns to red during the reset and initialization procedure Figure 6 1 The icon of the Configuration amp Monitor Utility When the application is opened the following options tabs are available Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Version Note Please Note that at the very top of the Monitor and Configuration Utility of the application Figure 6 1 you can either select PCMCIA FastVNET 3 3V or USB FastVNET AR adapter when available Monitor A typical screen of the application in Infrastructure Mode is shown in Figure 6 2 The configuration parameters are shown at the top of the screen Operation Mode Channel SSID TxRate and so on In the middle of the screen there is information about the status of the communication the BSSID of the Access Point to which the card is associated Signal Strength and Link Quality In order to change th
16. VSWR Integrated antenna Antenna Gain INTERFACE 2 4 2 4835 GHz 22 MHz 1st Side Lobe lt 30dBc 2nd Side Lobe lt 50c oe 84 0 dBm 8 PER 87 0 dBm 8 PER 91 0 dBm 8 PER 92 0 dBm 8 PER Direct sequence spread spectrum CCK DQPSK BPSK SS 3 3 V 435 mA MAX 284 mA MAX 21 mA MAX o 2 1 0 dBi Typ 3 3V CF Interface Standard If you encounter any problems during the installation or to confirm that the WLAN 11Mbps device is installed properly please read the following troubleshooting section The Monitor icon is Red WLAN Card Adapter has Yellow Question mark WLAN Card Adapter has Yellow Exclamation mark drivers see Section 3 2 Infrastructure mode Make sure your WLAN card is associated to an Access Point Make sure the Access point connects to Internet Check to see if your computer supports 3 3V Card Check that you have inserted the right card and have installed the proper driver Reinstall your WLAN Card Adapter and drivers see Section 3 2 Reinstall your WLAN Card Adapter and
17. Wireless LAN 11Mbps Series User s Manual PCMCIA Card USB Mini USB Adapter e Compact Flash Card Version 1 00 Dec 2002 Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment Caution 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons 3 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 1T ANITOQUCTION 2 2 22 2 22 se 2 ne ananas nee EONIA 3 EL PACKAGES CONTOMESS sn De NS ee tend tete 3 1 2 System ROQUIT MEONCS tn ete line 3 2 Quick Installation 52250555 cer den tete rss bte ren sercesne nes nest 4 3 Installation Procedures Under MS Windows 5 3 1 Installing the Application and Drivers Under Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 5 32 UP erage Installations asen eeni anoa eaoaai osea 12 3 3 Uninstall the WLAN Card Adapter sessions 12 34 Umnstall the DVI CF ssscnscdsccsnaissavelestensvcastesssescdcevensecaavelestoadscestedsneasdeeveusesssielacessvesstess 15 325
18. b standard If on the other hand you choose Optional then your station can communicate with every other station regardless if they use WEP or not Please keep in mind that the WEP keys must be in HEX format Finally you have the option to select whether Open System Shared Key or Auto authentication will be used In order to take effect the changes you wish to make press the Submit button at the bottom of the screen Wireless LAN Movutor Utility x Figure 6 5 ne Ea Encryption USE Fast NET AR Curent Profile Default Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Encryption Disabled Eey 1 JOCK Key 2 SO Key 3 AOE Key 4 AOE WEP Eey to use Key 1 WEP Mode Mandatory Authentication Type Open oyster Advanced By Choosing the Advanced option in any of the two modes you can change advanced configuration settings such as the Preamble Type Fragmentation Threshold and RTS CTS Threshold Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 shows the default configuration for the advanced settings Before selecting Short Preamble make sure that the other stations and APs are also supporting this feature The PCMCIA card has an auto detection feature therefore when selecting Auto for the Preamble Type it automatically selects the Preamble Type depending on the Access Point Preamble Type Note In order to enable the Fragmentation and the RIS CTS Threshold parameter
19. d diskette package and the accompanying Items to Atmel for full refund In return for acquiring a license to use the Wireless LAN software related documentation and hardware penpherals Software vou agree to the following terms and conditions Section 1 Grant of License Atmel grants you limited Do vou accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement Ifyou choose No the setup will close To install Atmel 602 177 Wireless LAN CE vou must accept this agreement InstallShield No 3 Click Finish to complete the installation InstallShield Wizard i InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finshed installing Atmel 802 11 Wireless LAN CE on Pour computer Back Cancel 5 2 Using Configuration amp Monitor Utility Now you will be able to insert the Wireless LAN PCMCIA card and to continue with the Application setup When the PCMCIA card CF Card installed a window showing two WIN TCP IP options will automatically appear see Figure 5 1 Note If the PCMCIA card is removed a message of No Wireless card is not present appears at the bottom of the screen Settings Wireless LAN Card Figure 5 1 Typical screen with TCP IP options Use server assigned IP address C Use specific IP address IP address ns el Subnet mask Default gateway mali 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tab q wie r tly ulifolp Use the first option if you have plans to connect to an Access Poi
20. e configuration parameters press the Change button make your changes and then press Submit in order to save your changes Wireless LAN Monitor Utility x rs a A Typical Screen of the Current Profile Default Monitor Utility in Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Operating Mode Infrastructe an EB a CRE SSID Jeven Tx Rate wo Int Roaming Disabled F Cancel Radio On Associated BeelD O0 30 00 12 00 85 LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLILL 05 amp Infrastructure Mode Statistics This option shows you to view the available statistic information Data packets Management Packets and Rejected packets In order to renew or update this list of statistics press the C ear button In order to exit press the Aide button at the bottom of the screen Figure 6 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility x Static Information Available USE Fast YNET CAR Curent Profile Default Fr Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Tx Rx Data Packets mUccesst ul Unsuccessful Memt Packets mUccesst ul Unsuccessful Rejected Packets 0 0 Site Survey By choosing the Sie Survey option in any of the two modes you can scan all the channels in order to find all the Access Points or Ad Hoc networks within the range of your card In Figure 6 4 the card can see Access Points The list includes information
21. e new values 6 Next Window will start copying the files In case there is a version conflict between one or more of the files being copied and the files in your system you should normally keep the latest version 7 Finally when the installation has been completed you will need to restart your computer Note Ifthe card is not working properly after a restart procedure you should make sure that your system has free resources even it may shows them as being available 4 2 Configuration Under Windows NT 4 0 In order to configure the card please use the Configuration and Monitor Utility described in a different section of this document This application lies on the system tray of your machine as long as the card is inserted into your system and permits you to change the parameters of the card on the fly 4 3 Uninstall Procedure Under Windows NT 4 0 In order to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card from Windows NT 4 0 you must double click on the Network option in the Control Panel 1 Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Select the PCMCIA FastVNET 3 3V or USB FastVNET AR adapter from the list and press the Remove button 5 Installation and Configuration Procedures Under Windows CE Use the procedures described in this section to install and configure the Fast VNET PCMCIA Card and CF Card under MS Windows CE The MS Windows CE operating system is most commonly used on hand held c
22. er station needs to use WEP encryption in order to establish a communication with your station This requirement is in line with the IEEE 802 11b standard If on the other hand you choose Optional then your station can communicate with every other station regardless if they use WEP or not Please keep in mind that the WEP keys must be in HEX format Finally you have the option to select whether Open System Shared Key or Auto authentication will be used In order to take effect the changes you wish to make press the Submit button at the bottom of the screen Another typical screen of the application in Infrastructure Mode is shown in Figure 5 3 Again the configuration parameters are shown at the top of the screen In the middle of the screen there is information about the Signal Strength and the Link Quality of your connection In the bottom of the screen you can see the status of the communication the BSSID of the Access Point to which the card is associated In order to change and save the configuration parameters follow the same steps as described in the Ad Hoc Mode WiLan Monitor Figure 5 3 F SETTINGS Settings A Op Mode Infrastructure Ch SSID ROOD Encryption Disabled WEP Keyat 0000000000 WEP key 2 0000000000 WEP Key 3 0000000000 WEP Keya4 OOO0000000 WEP to use YEP Key 1 Power Mgmt Disabled Site Survey By choosing the Sie Survey option in any of the two modes y
23. erating in the ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS transmission implementing the IEEE 802 11b standard For these card currently provides Device Drivers for MS Windows 98 2000 XP Windows NT 4 0 and Windows CE Linux Drivers will be supported soon 1 1 Package Contents Before you do anything open your package and verify it includes e A PCMCIA Card USB Mini USB Adapter CF Wireless LAN Card e CD Driver 1 2 System Requirements e Operating System MS Windows 98 2000 XP Windows NT 4 0 with Service Pack 4 or later Desktop PC or notebook PC with CD ROM drive SA to PCMCIA or PCI to PCMCIA controller in case of desktop PC PCMCIA Type II or Type III card slot in case of notebook PC USB 1 1 CF Card of Pocket PC Note Your PCMCIA controller must support 3 3V PC cards Some old PCs may not support 3 3V cards Ne Installation This section provides a quick step by step guide on how to install your Wireless LAN Card Please follow the steps described below and refer to the appropriate sections for further details e Power on the computer e Please make sure that you dont insert your WLAN Card adapter yet e Install the drivers and application 1 Insert the given Installation CD into your CD Rom drive Select the your Operation System icon Click to install 3 Follow the installation instructions from the InstallShield Wizard by pressing the Next button 4 Choose the appropriate of installation acc
24. izard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait an LITT TT TTT 2 Follow the installation instructions from the InstallShield Wizard by pressing the Next button InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 602 11 Wireless LAH The InstallShield Wizard will install 802 17 Wireless LAN on your computer To continue click Nest 3 The installer will install the needed files to a folder named C Program Files 802 11 Wireless LAN If you wish to change this Click Browse and select a folder Click Next to continue InstallShield Wizard Select Components Choose the components Setup will install Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install fv Application wilanMonitar Destination Folder D Prograr Files 802 11 Wireless LAN Space Required on D 1658 K i Disk S i Space Available on D Trdil re Installshield Back Next gt Cancel Note If you select the Drivers Installation option the installation procedure will also install the Application Utility for your wireless card without prompting you ee 4 The installer will create a program folder called 802 11 Wireless LAN If you wish to change this enter a name or select from the list below Click Wext to continue InstallShield Wizard Select Program Folder Please select a program folder
25. k You will only be able to connect with an Access Point which has the same SSID Data encryption WEP Enabled An encryption function can avoid unintended users who are not at the same wireless LAN user group to access or get information The Data encryption options allow you to enable 40 bits 5 characters or 104 bits 13 characters WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption If an encryption function is needed you can just simply tick on the Enable box to enable it By choosing this option you must define the encryption key values of your choice There are 5 Hex digits or chars encryption keys available if you select 40 bits WEP or there are 13 Hex digits or chars encryption keys available if you select 104 bits WEP WEP Key to use is a mechanism to enable the encryption function After enabling the WEP users need to select the authentication type Shared Mode or Open system Network Authentication Shared Mode When enable the Shared Mode you must have a network key and each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel with this setting only stations using a share key encryption identified by this device are allowed to associate with it ee 40 Network Key The Network Key has two formats Hexadecimal digits and ASCII characters two key lengths 40 bits 5 characters and 104 bits 13 characters Key Index advanced This function provided 4 keys for selection
26. lication Version see Figure 5 6 Use the ok button in the top right corner in order to exit the application FA WLan Monitor Figure 5 6 Version Information Driver 4 3 3 54 Firmware 3 4 0 10 Application 2 0 0 1 MAC O0 30 00 10 00 6 MENMNLI The Configuration amp Monitor Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the Wireless LAN Card and monitor the statistics of the communication Unlike the standard method of configuring the card via the operating system utilities e g Control Panel this application permits the dynamic modification of the configuration parameters while the card is operating It also offers some more configuration options Offers the Configuration amp Monitor Utility for Windows 98 Me 2000 and Windows NT 4 0 Note Please keep in mind that the Configuration amp Monitor Utility can be used to change the above configuration parameters when the cards are active When the cards are not in use please use the Control Panel method 6 1 How to Install the Configuration amp Monitor Utility In order to set up the Configuration amp Monitor Utility insert the Driver CD and follow the instructions as they appear on the screen see section 3 As soon as a link is established the application will start running and will appear as an icon on the system tray You can locate the application under Start gt Programs gt 802 11 Wireless LAN gt Configuration amp Monitor
27. nnected Duration 00 36 55 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength onal Acchivity Sent A Recerved Packets F4 35 3 Launch Wireless Networks tab 4 Uncheck this checkbox and press OK 5 Then WLAN Monitor takes the action Wirek LAN Monitor Mii x L Wireless Heteork Connection 3 Properties F E a lt Berea ides Hei Ailes at Puede 0 DES Pet NET AR Cram Curent Poodle Evian 7 vadabie networks Honor Sisters Sike Survey Encryption Advenced Profiles Info Gf tenari i Operating Mode i en i Arin Huag Pasterred meters Rati CF taumai State Acn BSSID 00 50 00 12 00 85 cgl engi PTTL LL FT lnk Quly a _ 6 Check this checkbox and press OK 7 Then WLAN Monitor is disabled 4 Wireless Network Connection 3 Properties gt Wireless LAN Monitor Utility ME DA on DR E Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced USB Fast NET AR X Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure RER intrastate evan SUD Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed 7 Specifications PCMCIA USB Mini USB Specification Products PCMCIA USB Standards TEEE 802 11b Network Protocol TCP IP IPX NETBEUI Data Rate 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Security 6
28. nt become associated that is connected to a network where a DHCP Server is available then a unique IP Address will be automatically assigned to your PCMCIA card In any other case select the second option and assign a unique IP Address to your PCMCIA Card CF Card When the application is opened the following options tabs are available Status Settings Site Survey Profiles Version Status The configuration parameters are shown at the top of the screen about the BSSID of the Access Point s the signal strength In order to change the configuration parameters press the MENU button make your changes FAI Lan Monitor U2 24a ok Figure 5 2 i PROFILES Status Active Profile Default STATISTICS Quality x 9556 Signal EE 973 Status Associated 00 30 00 1 2 00 85 ACCESS POINTS Access points detected 5 Connect to this OP Status Settings Site Survey Profiles Rescan Version Exit Settings By choosing this option in any of the two operational modes you can set four different WEP keys and specify which one of them to use First either enable or disable encryption from the appropriate Encryption field see Figure 5 3 below If you decide to use encryption you can choose any of the available WEP keys 1 to 4 You also have the option to select the WEP mode Mandatory Optional If you select Mandatory then not only WEP will be used but also any oth
29. omputing devices such as the Pocket PC and Personal Digital Assistants PDA During the installation you may be prompted to load operating systems files from the Windows CE installation disk Please keep this disc handy Note Please do not insert your PCMCIA Card CF Card until the Application setup has been completed 5 1 Installing the Application and Drivers Under Windows CE The setup procedure that installs the drivers under Windows CE is described below 1 After successfully forming a connection between host PC and PDA device with ActiveSync Program insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and run the setup utility Windows CE for Windows CE operating system The Install Shield Wizard will launch automatically Click Wext to continue InstallShield Wizard q x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Atmel 802 11 Wireless LAN CE The InstallShieldR Wizard will install Atmel 802 177 Wireless LAN CE on your computer To continue click Nest E Cancel 2 An InstallShield Wizard window appears Click Yes to proceed Tnstallhield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement License Agreement for Atmel Wireless LAN Kit This is a legal agreement between Atmel Corporation Atmel and you the end user IF you do not agree with the terme of this Agreement promptly return the unopene
30. ording to your needs Application Drivers 5 Provide the destination path of where the application will be installed To set the path of your choice select Browse and then Next 6 Finish the installation Insert your PCMCIA card or USB adapter The Add New Hardware Wizard automatically loads the Drivers Refer to sections 3 4 and 5 for more details on the installation and configuration under Windows 98 2000 XP and Windows NT respectively Section 6 gives detailed instructions on how to use the Configuration Utility Note If you select the Application Installation option the installation procedure will only install the Application while selecting any other option It will also install the latest drivers for your wireless card without prompting you 3 Installation Procedures Under MS Windows The procedures described in this section to install and configure the Wireless LAN Card under MS Windows 98 Me 2000 XP 3 1 Installing the Application and Drivers Under Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Please do not insert your PCMCIA card until the Application setup has been completed The setup procedure described below installs both the drivers and the Configuration amp Monitor Utility i Insert the Driver CD to your CD ROM and Click your Operation System icon to install 802 11 Wireless LAN v s C gt T InstallShield Wizard 602 17 Wireless LAN Setup is preparing the InstallShield W
31. ou can scan all the channels in order to find all the Access Points or Ad Hoc networks within the range of your card In Figure 5 4 the card can see Access Points The list includes information about the BSSID of the Access Point s the signal strength the channel where the Access Point s operates and whether or not WEP encryption is used In order to update this list press the Rescan button If you want to associate with any of the Access Point s listed double click on your choice and the system will showing you the parameters of the connection newly established Figure 5 4 FAI WLan Monitor Site Survey a ACCESS POINTS Access points detected 5 Rood WOE Lae Connect ko this OP Settings of ROOOO Signal 30 Channel 1 ot Mode Infrastructure BSSID 00 30 00 12 00 85 es FA WEP Ho n Profiles By Choosing the Profiles option in any of the two modes you can change advanced configuration settings The configuration parameters are shown at the top of the screen in Channel SSID Tx Rate and Power Management Mode of the PCMCIA card In order to change the configuration parameters press the MENU button make your changes WiLan Monitor TERE Figure 5 5 Profiles Tx Rate Auto Power Management Disabled 2 Radia On Inter Roaming OF Advanced Version By choosing this option you can view basic information about the Utility like the Driver Firmware and App
32. s move the slide bar with your mouse and then use the right and left arrow keys of your keyboard in order to select an exact number Wireless LAN Monitor Utility x Advanced Settings USE Fast NET AR Current Profile Default Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Preamble Type Fragmentation Threshold Disabled RTS Ts Threshold Disabled Profiles A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your WLAN Interface adapter The Profiles let you set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile The Existing profiles display the available profiles for your WLAN Interface adapter By Choosing the Profiles option the configuration parameters are shown at the top of the screen in SSID Mode Channel Tx Rate and so on of the WLAN card Adapter In order to change the configuration parameters press the Save button to make your changes Wireless LAM Monitor Utility PCMCIA Fast HET A 3 31 Figure 6 7 Current Protile Default Profiles Monitor Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Profiles Info Existing profil s Preview of Default SSID Fame Mode Infrastructure office Channel Ts Rate Auto 002 11 Power Saw Off Encryption Disabled Authentication T Auto Radio On Int Roaming Off w Wizard four current profile is Default and it is read only Use the New command on the left to create
33. s network settings Wireless Metwork Connection Status fx General Support Connection Status Connected Duyr iort 00 17 13 Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength T sal Ta D LE Recelved Packets ao 5 Click Repair to renew the TCP IP Wireless Metwork Connection Status F General Internet Protocol TCF Address Type assigned by OHCF IP Address 192 168 0 216 obret Wask 290 209 255 0 Detaut Gateway 19216805 6 Configure the wireless network settings Select an available network and then click Configure or Properties l Wireless Network Connection Properties EE Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To conmectto an avalable network cick Configure default Configure Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed Below 2 default Mowe up Move dowr Add Remove Pavers Learn about seting up wireless network Coniquralior ox tence _ Wireless Metvork Properties P fx Nebwok name S510 wireless network kep LE F This nebvork regures a key for the following v Network Authentication Shared model Network key s TELLI Key format Hexadecimal digits Key length 40 bits 10 digts ae kep hides advanced 0 The key is provided for me automaticaly Network name SSID SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless networ
34. ver Add Remove Programs Properties ki Ei Install Uninstall windows Setup Startup Disk To install a new program from floppy disk or CD ROM Pr dive click Install Install Ta The following software can be automatically removed by cy Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove AL AGP Driver 1 60 ATI Display Driver Utilities Add Remove OK Cancel ope 3 5 Install the New Driver After uninstalling the WLAN Card Adapter and the old driver please insert the CD to install new driver and configure the Wireless LAN Card Refer to section 3 more details on the installation and configuration under MS Windows 98 Me 2000 XP oo 17 Installation Procedures Under Windows NT 4 0 Use the procedures described in this section to install and configure the Wireless LAN Card under MS Windows NT 4 0 4 1 Installing the Driver Under Windows NT 4 0 First of all in order to obtain the necessary privileges for the driver installation you need to log on as Administrator to Windows NT 4 0 Since Windows NT 4 0 do not support Plug amp Play you must enable the detection of PC cards by the operating system by following the following procedure 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Devices icon Select PCMCIA from the list and click the Startup button Set the Startup type to Boot
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