IEEE 802.11b PCI Adapter User's Guide
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1. 5 Switch computer power on The computer will automatically activate the newly installed driver and utility the WLAN PCI Adapter SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will lead vou to install the driver and utilitv of the Wireless PCI Adapter Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Driver Installation 1 Once the WLAN PCI Adapter was installed into your computer s PCI slot the Windows OS will auto detect a new device and need to install the driver Place your WLAN PCI Adapter s Driver amp Utility CD ROM to your CD ROM Drive as the Windows will auto search the driver or refer to the D Drivers Netr8180 inf for Windows 98 ME 2000 XP in the dialog box D will depends on where the CD ROM drive is located Check the installation The LEDs of the WLAN PCI Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly 1 When the device was plugged in to the station s PCI slot and the driver was installed the LED will flash green it means that the device is starting to scan the 802 11b wireless devices near the WLAN PCI Adapter While the WLAN PCI Adapter linked up to the Access Point or to other Wireless LAN station the LNK LED will alwavs light up Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Utilitv and Driver Installation 1 Insert the Wireless PCI Adapter Driver amp Utility CD ROM into computer s CD ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install the driver and the utility In some specific2. UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless PCI Adapter Unpacking Open the box of the Wireless PCI Adapter and carefullv unpack it The box should contain the following items One 802 11b Wireless PCI Adapter OneDriver amp Utility CD ROM If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your local reseller for replacement Setup The setup of the Wireless PCI Adapter can be performed using the following steps Visuallv inspect the PCI Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the PC s PCI slot 4 Make sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to have a better connection HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator LNK ACT Link Activitv The LNK indicator indicates green when the Wireless PCI Adapter is connected to a network successfully Otherwise the LNK indicator blinks green and off three seconds continuously whiles the WLAN is scanning the wireless devices or transmitting data Check the installation 1 Shut down the computer unplugs its power cord and remove the chassis cover 2 Insert the contact edge of the WLAN PCI Adapter into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card s contacts are fully seated in the PCI slot connector W Install the bracket screw and secure the card to the computer chassis 4 Cover the computer s chassis
3. utility users can configure all the functions provided by the Wireless Monitor Utility Double click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar The Wireless Monitor Utility includes seven tabs Status Configuration Advanced Profile Network Statistics and About Status The Status screen shows vou the status of the PCI Adapter it shows that where the device is connected to the Network mode the Channel the transmit rate and the encrvption mode xl Status Configuration Advanced l Profile Network Statistics About Connected To PM 00 00 00 01 00 01 Network Mode Infrastructure Channel 1 Transmit Rate 11 Mbps Encryption 64 bit WEP Data Transmitted 7659 Data Received 7355 Signal Strength Link Quality There is another dialog box showing the data transmitted and data received The two signal lines show the Signal Strength and the Link Quality of the device 10 Configuration The Configuration function helps vou to configure the Network and the Securitv Status Configuration Advanced Profle Network Statistics About r Network 1 Network Mode Infrastructure Access Point hd Network SSID JAN First Available Access Point y Channel 6 7 m Security IV Enable Encryption Key Length 40 64 Bit hd Manual Entry Format Hex y f Keyt ESSE C Key me GTYG G a C Key 4 nn C Create with Passphras
4. your body Use on the supplied antenna Unauthorized antenna modification or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures iv TABLE OF CONTENT Intt duction A o ol et 1 Overview of this User s Guide oooocoooccnonococonononononononononononcnannnncnnnoos 1 Unpacking and Setup sense 3 Vnpackin8 2 u2 3 ne san een 3 SEID HH sidad 3 Hardware Installation sse ssseennnnnnnzzznnnnnzzznnnazzznnenazzznnananznnzan nti 5 LED Indicators a 5 Check the installation ooooonnnoooccnonononononononononnncnonnnnnononnnnnnnnnnncnnnos 5 Software Installati0D oooonoocccnnooonncnononnnonononononnnnncnononononnnncnnnonnnncnnnos 7 Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Driver Installation 7 Check the installation e a a ant 7 Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Utility and Driver Installation 7 Wireless Utility Setting semm nenenenenenenenennnnnnnnnznnnzna 9 Technical Specifications ss nennnennnnennn ness nesa 19 Appendix Ass EEE A A Mb ads 21 Regulatory Domains ieri iri 21 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on vour purchase of this IEEE 802 11b Wireless PCI Adapter This manual helps to get familiar with the Wireless PCI Adapter This manual contains detailed
5. 497 MHz ISM band channels 1 14 Modulation Schemes DBPSK DQPSK CCK Channels 1 11 channels FCC 1 13 channels ETSI 1 14 channels MKK Japan 10 13 channels France 3 9 channels Israel Media Access CSMA CA with ACK Protocol Security 64 128 bits WEP Encryption Diagnostic LED LNK ACT Link Activity status 2 dBi Dipole Antenna Reverse SMA type connector Antenna Antenna optional Physical and Environmental Driver Support Windows 98se Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP Continuous Current 250mA typ for receive mode 450mA typ for transmit mode Consumption Temperature Operating 0 55 C Storage 25 70 C Humidity 10 95 RH no condensation Dimensions 133 x 121 x 21 6 mm without antenna Certifications FCC Part 15 247 for US ETS 300 328 for Europe 19 APPENDIX A This appendix lists the IEEE 802 11b channels supported by the world s regulatorv domains as well as the maximum power levels allowed per domain Regulatorv Domains Channel 802 11b Regulatorv Domains Identifier Frequency FCC North ETSI Europe France Israel MKK Japan America 1 2412 X X X 2 2417 X X X 3 2422 X X X X 4 2427 X X X X 5 2432 X X X X 6 2437 X X X X 7 2442 X X X X 8 2447 X X X X 9 2452 X X X X 10 2457 X X X X 11 2462 X X X X 12 2467 X X X 13 2472 X X X 14 2484 X For some European Country it may have its ow
6. IEEE 802 11b PCI Adapter User s Guide Regulatorv notes and statements Wireless LAN Health and Authorization for use Radio frequencv electromagnetic energv is emitted from Wireless LAN devices The energv levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energv emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequencv safetv standards and recommendations The use of Wireless LAN devices mav be restricted in some situations or environments for example On board of airplanes or In an explosive environment or In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific organizations or environments e g airports hospitals chemical oil gas industrial plants private buildings etc is not clear please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment Regulatory Information disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressiv approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of t
7. SSID MAC Address C Signal WEP Mode My N 00 60 B3 13 02 44 1 92 No Infrastructure PM 00 00 00 01 00 01 1 94 Yes Infrastructure tsunami 00 40 96 56 DA 33 6 26 No Infrastructure Status Finished l Connect 16 Statistic The Statistic section shows the real time transmit and receive packets of the PCI Adapter 2 Wireless Configuration y x Status Configuration Advanced Profile Network Statistics about Transmite Performance ageng a Transmit p 8336 Kbits Packets Receive Performance R ecoiva 6 Receive 8079 Kbits Packets 17 About The About section shows the Device Name Regulatorv Domain Driver Version MAC Address and the Utilitv version uration Utility Status Configuration Advanced Profile Network l Statistics About r Device Device Name IEEE 802 11b Wireless Cardbus PCI Adapter Regulatory Domain FCC Driver Version 5 140 MAC Address 02 03 07 16 10 11 Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Version 12103 Cancel Apply 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Radio Technologv IEEE 802 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Interface 32 bit PCI 2 1 2 2 Bus Master Data Transfer Rate 1 2 5 5 11Mbps auto sense Receiver Sensitivity 11Mbps Typical 80dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate 2Mbps Typical 87dBm 8 PER Packet Error Rate Frequency Range 2400 2
8. a long packet to prevent each station waiting too long to transmit a data Profile The Profile section allows vou to set values for all parameters bv selecting a previously defined profile Type a name in the Profile Name field to create a profile click Save and click Applv when a profile is done Vou can click Delete if the profile is no longer used to activate other profile choose a profile name in the Profile Name field and click Activate ation Utility Status Configuration Advanced Profile Network Statistics About m Profile Profile Name Defaut y Save Delete Activate Status Profile Setting Configuration Settings Values Network Mode Infrastructure SSID ANY Transmit Rate Fully Automatic Channel 7 Encryptionfw EP Disable Method Default WEP Key Power Saving Off Transmit Power Auto Preamble Type Auto Fragmentation Threshold 2432 RTS CTS Threshold 2432 15 Network The screen shows all the Wireless devices around vour Wireless PCI Adapter The information of the wireless devices includes the SSID MAC Address Channels Signal the WEP tvpe and the Network mode You can click the Rescan button to find the new wireless devices and double click the device to choose the wireless station that you want to connected with 2 Wireless Configuration Utility x Status Configuration Advanced l Profie Network Statistics About
9. ant to use from Key 1 to Key 4 and the key that you type will be the encryption between the station that you connected with if you select 64bit in Hex format you must type 10 values in the following range O F hexadecimal or 64bit in ASCII format you must type 5 values in the following range 0 9 A Z and a z Alphanumeric Besides if you select 128bit in Hex format you must type 26 values O F hexadecimal or 128bit in ASCII format you must type 13 values in the following range 0 9 A Z and a z Alphanumeric Be sure that the PCI Adapter and the wireless station was set in the same key gt Create with Passphrase The Passphrase in the dialog box helps you to create a group of WEP key in the Key Setting while input a phrase in the Passphrase dialog you can see the group of key setting will be changed Note After all the settings are completed click Apply to save the setting Advanced The Advanced settings help you to control the PCI Adapter to adjust with wireless devices in certain environment 2 Wireless Configuration Utility xi Status Configuration Advanced Profile Network Statistics About Transmit Rate Fully Automatic Power Saving off Transmit Power Auto g Preamble Type Auto ES Fragmentation Threshold gt Transmit Rate You can choose one of the transmission rates as follows 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps IMbps and Fully Automatic The Fully Automatic will a
10. e oo Cancel Apply Network the setting of the Network mode the SSID and the Channels gt Network Mode If you want to connect with an Access Point please set to Infrastructure mode If you have more stations and just want to set them as local network please set the mode to Ad Hoc mode gt Network SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN group name from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN group name must use the same SSID A device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID 11 If the SSID parameter is ANY it will detect the strongest signal of the wireless station gt Channel It shows radio channel numbers that used for WLAN networking The channel number can be set only under the Ad Hoc operation mode In Ad Hoc mode stations each station must have the same channel numbers and SSID In Infrastructure mode the Wireless PCI Adapter will automatically detect the channel number of the Access Point Security the setting of the Network Encryption This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping A secondary function of encryption is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network and it can be achieved by using the Encryption function Click the Enable Encryption to activate the security of the PCI Adapter gt Key Setting 1 4 You can type the key that you w
11. he 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 frequencv energv If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it mav 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 111 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Export restrictions This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license Safety Information Your device contains a low power transmitter When device is transmitted it sends out radio frequency RF signal CAUTION To maintain compliance with FCC s RF exposure guidelines this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and
12. his device of the substitution or attachment Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines ii USA FCC Federal Communications Commission statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device mav not cause interference and 2 This device must accept anv interference including interference that mav cause undesired operation of this device FCC Radio Frequencv Exposure statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2 1091 2 1093 and 15 247 b 4 addressing RF Exposure from radio frequencv devices The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequencv exposure limits Nevertheless this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When nearbv persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance in order to complv with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95 1 standards the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to complv with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of t
13. instructions in operation of this product Please keep this manual for future reference With a Wireless IEEE 802 11b PCI Adapter a computer or a station can communicate with another computer in a wireless way Easy to use utilities are bundled with Wireless PCI Adapter for configuration monitoring and diagnosis purposes Wireless PCI Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data minimizing the need for wired connections at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second With Wireless PCI Adapter you can locate your PC or station wherever you want without wires and cables Wireless PCI Adapter provides users with an access to real time information anywhere in their organization The mobility provides productivity and service which are not available under wired networks The Wireless PCI Adapter configuration is easy to change from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area Overview of this User s Guide Introduction Describes the Wireless PCI Adapter Unpacking and Setup Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter Hardware Installation Describes the LED indicators of the Adapter Software Installation Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting Technical Specifications Lists the technical general physical and environmental specifications of the Wireless PCI Adapter
14. n domain users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in compliance with the regulatory standards of these countries 21
15. setting on Windows system you may need to proceed the software manually go to your Windows Start menu and choose Run type D Utility Setup exe in the dialog box D will depend on where your CD ROM drive is located and click OK 2 Once you need to install the driver manually refer to the D Drivers NETR8180 INF DA will depends on where the CD ROM drive is located WIRELESS LAN WLAN CaroBus INSTALL Sortware BROWSE CD ROM ACROBAT READER 5 1 READ User s MaNuaAL EXIT 3 The InstallShield Wizard screen will appear Click Next to continue 4 When the Country Domain Selection screen appears select the correct country domain check Appendix for more details Installshiek lt Back Next gt Cancel Warning Be noted that selecting the incorrect region may result in a violation of applicable law you will need to re install the attached CD Rom to select the correct domain 5 The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless PCI utilitv Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility you can either use the utilitv of Windows XP or the provided utilitv 6 After finish the installation you will see the icon on the Windows task bar When the icon in the toolbar represent in green color it is properly connected to the network and if it represent in red color then it is not connected to the network Wireless Utility Setting With the Wireless PCI Adapter
16. utomatically detect the suitable linking transfer rate and auto fall back when the signal is not too strong to transmit data it will auto fall back from 11Mbps to 5 5Mbps 2Mbps and 1 Mbps 13 gt Power Saving To set your Wireless PCI Adapter as power saving mode select Off Normal or Maximum gt Transmit Power By selecting the Transmit Power you can select the Radio Frequency output power from Minimum 12 5 25 50 100 or Auto gt Preamble Type The usage of the preamble is to limit the packet size of the data to transmit It is recommended to choose the short preamble when the link quality is bad it is to prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost The Default is Auto which access short and long preamble gt Fragment Threshold Fragmentation Threshold is a way of transmitting the packets that will be fragmented Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432 bytes It is recommended to fragment the packet when the link quality is bad it is to prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost gt RTS CTS Threshold The RTS CTS Threshold is a station initiates the process by sending a RTS frame the other ends receives the RTS and responds with a CTS frame the station must receive a CTS frame before sending the data frame This is to prevent the collisions by each station Choose a setting within a range of 256 to 2432 bytes It is recommended limiting
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