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1. 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Setting Security Your encryption settings must match those of your network or your computer will be unable to communicate To establish a secure wireless network complete the following steps The Passphrase of each 1 In the taskbar click the Wireless LAN Link Status icon to display the Wireless LAN computer must be the same Configuration Utility dialog box before a connection can be 2 Click the Encryption tab made between the computers 3 In the WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy list click the proper WEP setting 4 In the Passphrase box enter the password or phrase or click the Manual Entry 5 Click Apply and then click OK 36 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Click the Encryption tab ption About Your encryption settings must match those of your network or your computer will be unable to communicate Encryption WEP S MEE Key Entry T Create with Passphrase Passphrase C Manual Entry Link Info Configuration Encry to Click the proper WEP setting 3 Enter the password or phrase or click the Manual Entry gt Click Apply Default Tix Key fi Apply A Click OK to exit the utility 37 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Setting Power Save Mode You may need to minimize all other Windows programs that are currently runn2. sss sese eee 26 Quick connecting to Other Computers with WLAN Ad HOC sese eee 27 Connecting to Access Points Infrastructure sse eee eee 28 Quick Connecting to any unknown Access Points Infrastructure esse xx eee eee eee 29 Quick Connecting to a known Access Points Infrastructure sese eee eee eee 34 Setting SCM at cette aca Er Sal R EEE a A a Aa Aa Sega EO EEE e ara a fh oe Det Moa Mea 36 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Setting Power Save Mode essere Gas ed ata Ree al Data gh Rae ik i i a a Ah i cat mea ca 38 Checking Link Quality Infrastructure Mode On sese sese eee 40 Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Carrd cssscsseeeseeesseesseeeeeeneeeseeeseeeeneeesseeseeeeneeeseenees 41 Removing the Wireless LAN Card sese eee 42 Chapter 5 Updating the Device Drivef ss ssssusssuunnnunnrnnneunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nanne enrere 43 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting aiaccnii cc oe cecet cane ciscce enna ces essere essen neeesser eneon eee 46 Sr lele lele TT Cie eich iets coats heaset seattle a etapa e sae des Meets ceed a a Seed eles al ate fede ces Meee 46 Gard NotDetected nsee neia rads lee dimen an deel ee EE area E E vaca teen a lac cia duu tal aa hea tet ceed cache eee eal 47 Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card see 47 POOP Link QUAY cca ot Bet era Reco teal Aah eel artnet aD eaa ea ae Paian a ae elite Sate Se ect e aai hath ee cheat eae 48 Cannot Connect to ACCESS PONU snide ted dedi eat tel ads ea
3. your body 51 Appendix C Setting Up TCP IP 1 On the taskbar click the Start gt Settings gt Control Panel double click the Network icon 2 Click the Configuration tab of the Network dialog box 3 In the network components list click TCP IP gt PRISM2 IEEE 802 11 PC CARD Adapter and then click Properties Network LIES Configuration Identification Access Contral The following network components are installed T TCPIP gt Dial Up Adapter TCPIP gt Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 10 S TCP IP gt NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card k T TCP IP gt PRISM2 IEEE 802 11 PC CARD Adapter Remove Properties File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Primary Network Logon windows Logon lt Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks OK Cancel 52 Appendix C For correct IP address 4 On the IP Address tab click Specify an IP address In the IP Address box enter a information for your valid four component IP address either a public or private one as required If private IP wireless LAN installation address is used the following three blocks of IP addresses are available for private contact your network networks administrator 10 0 0 0 10 255 255 255 For more information on 172 16 0 0 172 31 255 255 IP 192 168 0 0 192 168 255 255 addresses see the Netwo
4. 1 Uninstall the Wireless LAN Card as described in Chapter 4 Follow the steps to remove the Wireless LAN Card and then uninstall the software 2 Install the new driver you have downloaded Refer to Chapter 2 for detailed instructions Once you finish installing the new driver the updating is complete Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Radio Interference You may be able to eliminate any interference by trying the following Reseat the Wireless LAN Card Increase the distance between the wireless computers and the device causing the radio interference Plug the computer equipped with the Wireless LAN Card into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help Keep the computer with the Wireless LAN Card away from the microwave oven and large metal objects 45 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Card Not Detected If the Wireless LAN Card is not detected by Windows try the following Make sure the Wireless LAN Card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot Make sure the PCMCIA slot in your computer is working Contact your dealer for additional testing if there is a hardware problem with the Wireless LAN Card Cannot Connect to Another Wireless LAN Card If you cannot make a connection to another Wireless LAN Card from your computer it could be due to one of the following reasons Incorrect SSID Make sure the SSID is
5. 4 8 11 14 20 38 Installing hardware 3 Wireless LAN Card 3 IP Address 28 36 38 ISP 39 L LAN 1 2 3 4 7 10 11 12 14 16 18 21 22 25 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 37 38 39 40 LED 4 Link Quality checking 20 N NAT 39 Index Network 1 2 4 8 11 12 14 16 20 35 36 37 38 39 40 P PCMCIA 3 4 21 28 39 card slot 3 Poor Link Quality Troubleshooting 29 Power Save Mode 18 39 setting 18 Progress indicators 20 PS 39 R Radio Frequency 34 40 Radio Interference 27 RAM 3 Removing Wireless LAN Card 21 Restart computer 28 S Security setting 16 Service Set ID 8 12 40 Setting 59 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Power Save Mode 18 security 16 Setting Up TCP IP 35 Setup exe 7 Software installing 7 uninstalling 22 Software Licensing Agreement 7 SSID 8 12 14 28 29 40 Status icons 11 Subnet Mask 28 36 40 T Taskbar 11 12 14 16 18 21 35 TCP IP 2 28 35 38 Troubleshooting cannot connect to Access Point 29 cannot connect to another Wireless LAN Card 28 60 card not detected 28 poor link quality 29 radio interference 27 U Uninstalling Wireless LAN Card 21 Updating device driver 25 Utility installing 7 W WEP 40 Wired Equivalent Privacy 16 40 Wireless LAN Card inserting into PCMCIA slot 3
6. an 802 11 frame along with a new header ESS Extended Service Set A set of one or more interconnected Basic Service Sets BSSs and integrated Local Area Networks LANs can be configured as an Extended Service Set H 797 Ethernet The most widely used medium access method which is defined by the IEEE 802 3 standard Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN i e all the devices on the network segment share total bandwidth Ethernet networks operate at 1 OMbps using CSMA CD to run over 10BaseT cables Gateway A network component that acts as an entrance to another network IEEE 802 11 The IEEE 802 xx is a set of specifications for LANs from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE Most wired networks conform to 802 3 the specification for CSMA CD based Ethernet networks or 802 5 the specification for token ring networks 802 11 defines the standard for wireless LANs encompassing three incompatible non interoperable technologies Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Infrared IEEE standards ensure interoperability between systems of the same type Infrastructure A wireless network centered about an Access Point In this environment the Access Point not only provides communication with the wired network but also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood IP Internet Protocol The standard protocol within TCP IP that defines the basic unit of inform
7. hat a a cen A RARAS ves wu ath ads Natl EAA adeeoes date ARESA AREE r 48 Appendix A Limited Warran ty sscsicetstecisssccciacetetecinseaseeanesetucietanedancsuiucinssandenstutucissaredacetuiucieardbanseutd 49 Wireless LAN Hardware esse sees eee eee eee 49 Wireless AN SOWA TTT 50 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance csscccssecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeseaeeensnaeeenneeseseeeneeneeeeeeeeneenaes 51 FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity DOC iaeiae ara raa a a e a a Ea EE Ea Ea 51 FCC Rules and Regulations Part Sy soos eee 52 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement eee ee eee eee eee 52 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction This User s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless LAN Card Your Wireless LAN Card will allow you to connect your computer to other Wireless LAN Card equipped computers Local Area Network LAN Simply put a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area A network is two or more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers The Wireless LAN Card allows you to interact with other computers without having to run cables normally associated with networks This lets you move your computer around while staying connected to your network There are two ways to use the Wireless LAN Card One way is to connect directly to one or more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers forming an Ad Hoc wireless network The second way is to connect to an Acc
8. routing pattern for a Class C address TCP Transmission Control Protocol The standard transport level protocol that provides the full duplex stream service on which many applications protocols depend TCP allows a process on one machine to send a stream of data to a process on another Software implementing TCP usually resides in the operating system and uses the IP to transmit information across the network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by 802 11 The algorithm is being used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to enhance privacy 57 Index 1 10BaseT 37 A Access Point 1 2 4 11 14 18 20 29 37 38 Ad Hoc 1 2 4 11 12 28 37 AdHoc 8 12 B battery powered devices 18 BSS 37 C Cannot connect to Access Point troubleshooting 29 Cannot connect to another Wireless LAN Card troubleshooting 28 Card not detected Troubleshooting 28 Channel 12 28 37 58 Checking link quality 20 Computer power 3 Connecting to other Wireless LAN Card 11 D Default destination folder 9 Device driver updating 25 Driver installing 5 E ESS 37 Ethernet 2 37 38 G Gateway 2 38 Glossary 37 H Hardware 31 32 installing 3 problem 28 I Icons status 11 IEEE 35 37 38 Infrastructure 1 2
9. software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation j No More Info 7 Click Finish to complete the driver installation Found New Hardware Wizard E Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard LY NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish csa 15 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual For Windows XP 1 When the wizard appears Select Install the software automatically Recommended Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NTT ME 11Mbps_Wireless_LAN_PC_Card If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 3 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Click Next to continue 2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD ROM drive and click Next 16 3 click the file under Location called d driver winxp netcw10 inf Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card where D is the CD ROM drive letter and click Next Found Ne
10. 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual wi D The Standard for Wireless Fidelity Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of the seller The seller provides this documentation without warranty term or condition of any kind The seller may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners 2001 All rights reserved Contents Chapter 1 INTFOCGUCH OM sss sse ssi perce nee 2100 een ee ned 1 eG Gal Area INGIWOF K PAIN TTT 1 Ad Hoc Le T T 2 lia acte lt N 0 12T T 2 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card ssssssssssssseessssseessseeeesssese eers eee 3 System Requirements eee eee eee e eee eee 3 installing th Tas Ua ssie Sante eaten ee teak ee aati tee Nal cal abate brink decree tal tO ated rant Nadas alah ant A aaa del fate Mak ob clas 3 Wireless LAN Card Status LEDS sirin svete ee yee tte et Sete ak aa ce ee eee ee Mees 4 Installing the Device Driver TTT 5 Installing the Wireless LAN Card SoTware eee ee ee eee 21 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card ccsseccesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeseneeenseesneeneeeeenes 25 Connecting to Other Computers with WLAN Ad OC
11. This wizard searches for new drivers for NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card A device driver i isa Ga program that makes a Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back a 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD ROM drive Check Specify a location and click Browse to specify the path to D Driver Win9x where D is the CD ROM drive letter and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard F Driver win9x 8 Net Coes Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card NOTE If prompted insert your Windows 98 SE installation CD and then click OK Insert Disk EB x 4 Click Finish to complete the driver installation Add New Hardware Wizard 5 When prompted to restart your computer click No and continue to the next task System Settings Change E 7 ee Ea 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Have your Windows 98 SE Me installation CD ROM or disks available Windows may prompt you for them If you need to set up the TCP IP address or the Subnet Mask refer to Appendix C Setting Up TCP IP on page 53 For Windows Me 1 When the wizard appears select Specify the location and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows has found the following new hardware NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Windows can automatically s
12. ab 2 Click Infrastructure 3 Click SSID name of the Access Point 4 Click Apply Changes 5 Click OK to exit the utility 31 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Quick Connecting to any unknown Access Points Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration Utility IEEE 802 11 LAN 1 If you do not know what your AP name is or you just want to link to any AP with strangest signal Fully Automatic Z please click SSID list and turn it into blue color Disabled Z E Unda Ehanges Apply Changes 32 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Fully Automatic Y Disabled Z 2 Type any in SSID list and click Apply Changes 3 This wireless LAN card has automatically found out a AP with strongest signal 33 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Quick Connecting to a known Access Points Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 1 If you know your AP name Fuly Automatic please click SSID list and turn it into blue color Dis Z E r7 Undo Changes f App nanges 34 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility lInfastuctue Z a Fully Automatic Disabled Z 2 For example your AP name is xyz Then type xyz in SSID list and click Apply Changes 3 This wireless LAN card has automatically links to the AP called xyz 35
13. al 4 In the SSID box enter the Service Set ID name of your wireless network and then click Next 5 Write down the Service Set ID name exactly as you have entered it for use in a later installation step and then click OK 6 Click the Infrastructure if you want your wireless computer to be associated with an access point Click Ad Hoc if you want multiple wireless computers to network directly with each and then click Next 22 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 7 To install the software to the default destination folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse select another folder and then click Next Ste Loew 23 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 9 After Windows copies the Setup files from the Wireless LAN Card CD ROM click Yes I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish 24 Chapter 2 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card You can connect your computer to a network in one of two ways Ad Hoc Connecting to other Wireless LAN Card equipped computers forming a wireless network Infrastructure Connecting to a wired network through an Access Point When the Wireless LAN Card is installed and your computer is turned on one of the following Wireless LAN Link Status icons will be displayed in the taskbar at the bottom right corner of your Windows screen Not Linked Computer is not connected to any other computers Red Linked Computer
14. al Computer Memory Card International Association This Association develops standards for PC cards formerly known as PCMCIA cards These cards are available in three types and are about the same length and width as credit cards However the different cards range in thickness from 3 3 mm Type I to 5 0 mm Type II to 10 5 mm Type IID These cards can be used for various functions including memory storage landline modems and wireless modems PS Mode Power Save Mode This mode is recommended for devices where power consumption is a major concern such as battery powered devices Glossary Radio RF Terms GHz MHz Hz The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz Hz Frequency equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second One megahertz MHz is one Million Hertz One giga hertz GHz is one Billion Hertz The standard U S electrical power frequency is 60 Hz the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0 55 1 6 MHz the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88 108 MHz and wireless 802 11 LANs operate at 2 4GHz SSID Service Set ID A group name shared by every member of a wireless network Only client PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection Subnet Mask A value that defines whether your computer communicates only within your LAN or communicates outside of your LAN where it is routed out to the rest of the Internet A Subnet Mask that has the same first three components for example 255 255 255 0 is the
15. ation passed across an Internet connection by breaking down data messages into packets routing and transporting the packets over network connections then reassembling the packets at their destination IP corresponds to the network layer in the ISO OSI model IP Address An IP address is a 32 bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent across the Internet An IP address has two parts the identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device which can be a server or a workstation within that network 55 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 56 ISP Internet Service Provider An organization that provides access to the Internet Small ISPs provide service via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private line hookups T1 fractional T1 etc LAN Local Area Network A communications network that serves users within a defined geographical area The benefits include the sharing of Internet access files and equipment such as printers and storage devices Special network cabling 10BaseT is often used to connect the PCs together NAT Network Address Translation The translation of an Internet Protocol address IP address used within one network to a different IP address known within another network One network is designated the internal network and the other is the external The internal network then appears as one entity to the outside world PCMCIA Person
16. ck Next Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD ROM drive Select Search for a suitable driver and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers oe A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with S an operating system J 11 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 3 Check Specify a location and click Next Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files 4 Click Browse to specify the path to D Driver W2K where D is the CD ROM drive letter and click OPEN and click OK 12 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Kn My Computer E 3 Floppy A Local Disk C Q wini0 ce8 0 Driver Locate File 13 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Found New Hardware Wizard EN D Driver w2k 5 When the driver is found click Next to continue Driver Files Search Results The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device 14 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 6 When the Digital Signature Not Found message appears click Yes Digital Signature Not Found E x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The
17. d 1 lt Bestoe Defauts _Undo Changes _ Appi Changes S e Hee 28 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Fuly Automatic Z Disabled Z a Rest Defaults Undo Changes eg Changes 2 For example your common name SSID of Wireless LAN group is adhocgroup1 Type adhocgroupt in SSID list and click Apply Changes 3 This wireless LAN card has autornatically links to the other Wireless LAN Card with same SSID 29 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Connecting to Access Points Infrastructure To connect your computer to an Infrastructure network complete the following steps 1 In the systray area click the Wireless LAN Link Status icon to display the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility dialog box If the wireless icon does not display in the systray area click Start gt Programs gt PRISM 802 11 gt Configuration Utility 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the Mode list click Infrastructure 4 In the SSID list click or enter SSID name of the Access Point All wireless clients must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other 5 Click Apply Changes Click on the Link Info Page you will see the status Associated BSSID xx xx xx XX XX XX 6 Click OK if you wish to exit the utility 30 Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 1 Click the Configuration t
18. earch for and install software that supports your hardware If your hardware came with installation media insert it now and click Next What would you like to do Automatic search for a better driver Recommended s 2 Insert the Installation CD into your CD ROM drive Select the check boxes for both Search for the best driver and Specify a location Click Browse to specify the path to D Driver WinME where D is the CD ROM drive letter and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Removable Media Floppy CD ROM Specify a location JFADriver WinME z i Browse i T Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want lt Back Next gt Cancel Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 3 When the driver is found click Next to continue 4 Click Finish to complete the driver installation 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 10 For Windows 2000 1 When the wizard appears click Next Found New Hardware NTT ME 11Mbps_Wireless_LAN_PC_Card Installing Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue cli
19. ercentages using active progress indicators that change as the network radio signal fluctuates Link Quality categories are defined as follows Wireless LAN Configuration Utility x Link Info Configuration pegis About Siae Associated B55 1D 00 30 56 C6 0C 20 Curent Chanrel T Curent Tx Rale 11 Mbits s Throughpul Bytes sec Li nk Quality Te f Pa 88 Poor Link Qualiy Fair 40 Fair TTT TT Rag Singh Fait 46 Good ARATAMADE Excellent DK Cancel Help 3 Click OK to exit the utility Range 29 30 59 60 89 90 100 Chapter 4 Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Removing the Wireless LAN Card The Wireless LAN Card complies with the PCMCIA standard that allows devices to be You should use the PC Card icon on the taskbar to stop PC Card before removing them Removing card without warning the system can cause unexpected problems inserted into and removed from the computer s PCMCIA socket when the computer is on It is recommended that you follow the standard Windows procedure for disconnecting a PCMCIA device from your c PC Card Properties 2 Select the Wireless LAN Card which you want to remove lt Stop and then click OK 3 When the message appears that tells you it is safe to remov device click OK and remove the Wireless LAN Card from computer Adjust PC Card Properties Disable PC Card Tray leon 1 In the taskbar click the PCMCIA icon and then clic
20. ess Point that gives you access to an existing wired LAN forming an Infrastructure wireless network 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Ad Hoc Network The Ad Hoc network offers peer to peer connections C c between workstations allowing communication _ gee between computers within range that have an 802 11 A Z E DSSS compatible PC card installed A wireless Ad MO arra Ewe NE Hoc network can also access a wired LAN s TCP IP service such as e mail and the Internet by using a TCP IP software router on an Ethernet equipped PowerBook or notebook Infrastructure Network The infrastructure network uses an access point or several access points as a gateway linking the wireless network to a e a wired LAN As a result portable 3 a 4 U workstations on your wireless network v 5 S ff have access to all of the features of your i wired LAN including e mail Internet ATAN access network printers and files server Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card System Requirements To use the Wireless LAN Card your computer must meet the following minimum requirements Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP 16 MB of RAM additional memory recommended Available Type II PC card slot Installing the Hardware The Wireless LAN Card can be inserted into your computer s PCMCIA slot when the After installing the hardware computer power is either turned on or off install the device driver and then install
21. ing 38 Power Save Mode is recommended for devices where power consumption is a major concern such as battery powered devices While in Power Save Mode the Access Point stores incoming messages in a memory buffer The Wireless LAN Card wakes up periodically from Power Save Mode and checks for any messages that might be waiting at the Access Point After the messages are transmitted to the Wireless LAN Card from the Access Point the Wireless LAN Card goes back into Power Save Mode 1 In the taskbar click the Wireless LAN Link Status icon to display the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility dialog box 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the PS Mode Power Save Mode list click Enabled and then click Apply Changes 4 Click OK to exit the utility Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card Wireless LAN Configuration Utility IEEE 802 11 LAN Enabled Enabled Restore Defauts Undo Changes _Anpiy Changes p al a 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 In the PS Mode Power Save list click Enabled 3 Click Apply Changes 4 Click OK to exit the utility 39 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 40 Checking Link Quality Infrastructure Mode Only To check the quality of your computer s wireless link to an Access Point compl ete the following steps 1 Click the Link Info tab The State box shows the MAC address for the Access Point 2 Link Quality and Signal Strength are displayed as p
22. joined to a network or formed a network Green 25 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 26 Connecting to Other Computers with WLAN Ad Hoc To connect your computer to an Ad Hoc network complete the following steps 1 In the systray area click the Wireless LAN Link Status icon to display the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility dialog box 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the Mode list click AdHoc 4 In the SSID list select SSID name of the Wireless LAN group All wireless clients must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other 5 In the Channel list click up or down to get the correct Channel Number which is the same as used by other computer to be connected to 6 Click Apply Changes You should now be able to find your computer on the Network Neighborhood in Windows Explorer 7 Click OK to exit the utility Chapter 3 Configuring the Wireless LAN Card l Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 1 Click the Configuration tab 2 Click AdHoc 3 Click SSID name of the Wireless LAN group EEE 802 11 LAN L Fully Automatic d Default Fully Automatic Disabled _ 4 Click Channel Number 5 Click Apply Changes 6 Click OK 27 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Quick Connecting to Other Computers with WLAN Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 1 Assume you know the common name SSID of Wireless LAN group in AdHoc mode Fully Automatic gt Disable
23. k Adjust lt b 4 43PM PC Card PCMCIA Properties Sockal Staus l Globe Selling D To remore PC cad salec from the et Yd ther dick Stop PRISM IEEE 992 11 FE CARD Adapter Socket 1 Stop Show contol on taskbar Display warning T cord is removed befere tis stepped 41 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Uninstalling the Wireless LAN Card Software If you need to uninstall the Wireless LAN Card and application software for any reason complete the following steps 1 Close all programs that are currently running 2 Remove the Wireless LAN Card from the computer 3 Click the Windows Start button point to Programs PRISM 802 11 and then click Uninstaller S a Accessoues Hyped nap DS x 2 Internet Explor lt A Online Senice C Documents gt 4 AoboHELP Bh soe felet H Mirza al Eind t maret Epir POTTA FF Oe 5 005 Pompi amp Hep Outlook Expiess T an j Windows Eere W Continuation thility 42 Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver 4 Click Yes to proceed with the software procedure 5 When the uninstallation is completed click OK 43 Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver 44 To update the device driver you have to remove the old driver first and then install a new one For the latest driver please visit our web site for more information When you have finished the download procedure please follow as below to update the device driver
24. mpair 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 STOP Installation 19 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual 5 Click Finish to complete the driver installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for ag NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Click Finish to close the wizard 20 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Installing the Wireless LAN Card Software 1 Close all Windows programs that are running 2 Run Setup exe from the D Utility folder of the Wireless LAN Card Installation CD ROM where D is the CD ROM drive letter and then click Next Weetcores bo the PRISM BIZ 17 eks LAH hur pan Thee pogan val mid PRISM S0217 wireless LAM aE computer An thong recomended ha pou eet al ekant popas imina purring ite Setup pogan Tick Cancel que at then close We eu lad T wah Pe Scepter WAANING The fe protected by eret b XO Me manors newt pa Uraxtherised meder of dit Buses of chit pogin or ary Dorion T bet T in savat Gill ard Ed raw lt U vt 8407 0 tha g csar EK da Ge E om 3 Click Yes to accept the Software Licensing Agreement 21 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manu
25. omputers 47 Appendix A Limited Warranty Wireless LAN Hardware The seller warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller The seller s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at the seller s option and expense to repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available The seller may in its sole discretion refund to the Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product All products that are replaced will become the property of the seller Replacement products may be new or reconditioned 48 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Wireless LAN Software The seller warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it except as noted below will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifications for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase from the seller or its authorized reseller The seller warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period No updates are provided The seller s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at the seller s o ption and expense to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective sof
26. rk DNS ore cian SRE ao PAR Workin g Gr oup An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer Specific ation RFC 1918 ya tt nats nes nant Si on anny the Internet Obtain an IP address automaticaly f Specify an IP acdiess PAddress 192 168 100 15 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 The subnet mask is a value that defines whether your Cancel 5 In the Subnet Mask box enter a valid four component IP address 6 Click OK and then click Yes to restart your computer 53 54 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Glossary 10BaseT An IEEE standard 802 3 for operating 10 Mbps Ethernet networks LANs with twisted pair cabling and a wiring hub Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility Ad Hoc A network composed solely of stations within mutual communication range of each other no Access Point connected BSS Basic Service Set A set of stations controlled by a single coordination function Channel A medium used to pass protocol data units that can be used simultaneously in the same volume of space by other channels of the same physical layer with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual interference Encapsulated An Ethernet address mode that treats the entire Ethernet packet as a whole and places it inside
27. the Wireless LAN Card software Caution Do not force the Wireless LAN Card into the slot or severe damage to the computer may occur 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual The red LED on the Wireless Insert the end of the Wire Insert the end of the Wireless LAN Card into the PCMCIA slot of LAN Card will light when our computer with the printed label facing up and slide it in until it is firmly seated the Wireless LAN Card is inserted into the PCMCIA slot and the computer is turned on Wireless LAN Card Status LEDs The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer operation status as described below LED Color State Description Power Red On Connected to an Ad Hoc or Infrastructure network Blinking Searching for an Access Point or another wireless LAN computer Activity Green Blinking Transmission mode The faster the LED blinks The higher the data exchange rate Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card Installing the Device Driver Have your Windows 98 SE Me installation CD ROM or disks available Windows may prompt you for them If you need to set up the TCP IP address or the Subnet Mask refer to Appendix C Setting Up TCP IP on page 53 Windows will automatically start the device driver installation when the Wireless LAN Card is installed or when Windows starts For Windows 98 SE 1 When the wizard appears click Next Add New Hardware Wizard
28. the same for all computers that have a Wireless LAN Card Changes are not being recognized by your computer Restart your computer Ifin Ad Hoc mode make sure the Log on to Windows NT domain check box is not selected in the Client for Microsoft Networks Properties dialog box in the Network Configuration tab Incorrect IP Address or Subnet Mask Check these settings in the TCP IP Properties dialog box in the Network Configuration tab Make sure the channel for the Wireless LAN Card is set to the same channel number as the one for the other Wireless LAN card you are trying to connected to 46 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Poor Link Quality If the Link Quality display stays in the Poor range it could be due to one of the following reasons Radio interference Distance between Wireless LAN Card and Access Point is too far Decrease the distance between the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point or another card Cannot Connect to Access Point If you cannot make a connection to the Access Point it could be due to one of the following reasons Make sure the Wireless LAN Card and Access Point have no physical connection problems Make sure the SSID for the Wireless LAN Card is set to null or is the same as the Access Point Make sure the privacy type is the same as that of Access Point If both are using a Passphrase make sure it is the same for both computers Also make sure the Default Key is the same for both c
29. tware product or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable seller published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate application programs and associated reference materials The seller makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or software applications products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the seller software product documentation or specifications as being compatible the seller will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a defect in the third party s product or from use of the software product not in accordance with the seller s published specifications or user manual 49 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity DoC The following equipment Product Name Wireless PC LAN Card is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of FCC Part 15 rules The 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 50 Appendi
30. w Hardware Wizard Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below BS NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Description Version NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card 0 29 10 0 NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card 0 29 10 0 NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card 0 29 10 0 NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card 0 29 10 0 lt amp This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important Manufacturer Intersil Corporation Intersil Corporation Intersil Corporation d Intersil Corporation d lt Back Next gt Cancel 17 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User s Manual Found New Hardware Wizard Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below aa NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Version Manufacturer Location 0 29 10 0 Intersil Corporation J u netee D inf fess LAN PC Card 0 29 10 0 Intersil Corporation 0 29 10 0 Intersil Corporation 0 29 10 0 Intersil Corporation This driver is not tally signed Tell me why driver signing is important 18 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card 4 When the Hardware Installation message appears click Continue Anyway Hardware Installation dd The software you are installing for this hardware NTT ME 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may i
31. x B FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Warning This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Relocate your WLAN equipped laptop computer Increase the separation between the WLAN equipped laptop computer and other electronics Connect the WLAN equipped laptop computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that of other electronics Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator amp
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