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IEEE802.11b PCMCIA Card Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide The easy way to make all your network connections IEEE802.11b PCMCIA Card 11 Mbps Wireless PCMCIA Card WN3302A-ZZ E092002-R01 150200004800A Compliances FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. In order to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, it requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void the users authority to operate this equipment. i Compliances Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numrique respecte les limites de bruits radiolectriques applicables aux appareils numriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matrial brouilleur:
Appareils Numriques, NMB-003 dicte par lIndustrie. EC Conformance Declaration - Class B This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI Emission: Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC, medical) Immunity:
Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995 Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: 4 kV, Air Discharge: 8 kV) Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3 V/m) Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995
(AC/DC power supply: 1 kV, Data/Signal lines: 0.5 kV) Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: 1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: 2 kV) Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m) Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz) Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms) LVD:
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EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997) IEC 60601-1 ii Compliances Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfltig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fr den spteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu steckdose soll nahe dem Gert angebracht und leicht zugnglich sein. 5. Das Gert ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schtzen. 6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gertes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen knnte Beschdigungen hervorrufen. 7. Die Belftungsffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gert vor berhitzung schtzt. Sorgen Sie dafr, da diese ffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden. 8. Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnetz die Anschluwerte. 9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschluleitung so, da niemand darber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden. 10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gert befinden, sind zu beachten. 11. Wird das Gert ber einen lngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Beschdigung vermieden. 12. Durch die Lftungsffnungen drfen niemals Gegenstnde oder Flssigkeiten in das Gert gelangen. Dies knnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslsen. 13. ffnen sie niemals das Gert. Das Gert darf aus Grnden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geffnet werden. 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gert vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berprfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschdigt. b. Flssigkeit ist in das Gert eingedrungen. c. Das Gert war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gert nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gert ist gefallen und/oder das Gehuse ist beschdigt. f. Wenn das Gert deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. 15. Zum Netzanschlu dieses Gertes ist eine geprfte Leitung zu verwenden. Fr einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gertegewicht grer 3 kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2 einzusetzen. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betrgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger. iii Compliances iv Table of Contents Instroduction Features Applications System Requirements Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicator Hardware Installation Driver & Utility Installation Utility Configuration Using Monitor Utility Quick-Launch Icon Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Screen Version Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings Advanced Settings Network Configuration and Planning Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs Roaming Wireless PCs Troubleshooting Adapter Installation Problems Network Connection Problems IEEE802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Specifications General Specifications Software Drivers Terminology 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 14 15 15 15 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 21 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 v Table of Contents vi Instroduction This Wireless PCMCIA Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks, and start networking. Using this card in conjunction with a wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points no wires!
Features 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate. Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily Easy installation Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps (indoor communication) Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP) Plug-and-Play Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Built-in antenna Applications The wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as:
Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation Difficult-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ 1 Instroduction Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus etc SOHO users SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following requirements:
A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot, and PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP (Prepare the Windows installation CD-ROM for use during installation.) A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the wireless access point, or another PC with a wireless adapter Package Checklist The Wireless PC Card package includes:
1 Wireless PC Card 1 Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD This Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty. Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair. 2 Hardware Description Hardware Description The Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any notebook with a Type II PCMCIA slot. Support is currently provided for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP. LED Indicator The Wireless PC Card includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Power Link Activity LED Power/Link Activity Status On Flashing Flashing Description Indicates a valid connection with an access point. Indicates that the Wireless PC card is operating in the 802.11 AdHoc mode. Indicates that the Wireless PC card is browsing active access points. 3 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. 1. Turn on your computer and boot your operating system. 2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your computer. 3. With the PC Cards 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the Wireless PC Card label facing up, slide the card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown below. Note: The Wireless PC Card allows you to hot swap PC Cards any time, even when your computer is powered on. 4. For Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above)/98/Me/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. 5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system. Drivers can be found on the Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD. See Driver & Utility Installation on the next page for more information. 6. To modify or reinstall the Utility program for your wireless PC card. The SETUP.EXE file of the utiltiy program can be found on the CD. 4 Driver & Utility Installation Driver & Utility Installation The installation CD labeled Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD, that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the Wireless PC Card. This installation CD enables you to install driver and utility software just one time, save more time and effort for your best convenience. To communicate with other 11 Mbps Wireless devices, you may need to configure the Wireless PC Card. Follow the instructions below to install diver and utility software. Note: You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows XP. With the provided CD-ROM, you will find the installation steps for Windows 95/98/Me and 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to Windows XP. 1. Insert the Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. 2. Check Easy (Recommended) and click Next to install utility software. 5 3. Plug in the Wireless PC Card into your PCMCIA II slot. 4. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and install the driver from provided CD. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. 6 5. Windows will find the Wireless PC Card. Click Next to install driver. Driver & Utility Installation 6. Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway.
(This information may be varied to your Windows version) 7 7. After the software has been installed, click Finish to complete the driver installation. 8 Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Using Monitor Utility Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu, as shown below. Quick-Launch Icon When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. If the icon is GREEN, you have a good connection. If it shows RED, you may need to check the access point and place it in a higher position, or move closer to the access point you wish to connect to. Double-clicking the quick launch icon will open the Wireless PC Card Utility program, providing quick access to the adapter settings. The configuration utility includes the following tools:
Status Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters. Statistics Shows wireless adapter statistics. Site Survey Scans/Shows all the access points in range. Encryption Provides WEP security control. Advanced Allows you to configure the advanced settings. Version Shows the version information. 9 Utility Configuration Status When you start the wireless PC Card utility, the information window for the Wireless PC Card is shown as in the figure below. Click Change to configure the Operating Mode, Channel, SSID and Tx Rate. After making a configuration change, the Submit button will become enabled. Click Submit to save the changes. Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point (Infrastructure is the default setting.) Channel If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (See Network Topologies on page 18.), set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects. Note: The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is 802.11 Ad-Hoc. SSID Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect
(WLAN is the default setting.) If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs, set the SSID to ANY to allow connection to any access point. Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range. (Default: Auto.) Status - Shows the MAC address of the associated access point (BSS ID). Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the access point. 10 Utility Configuration Link Quality Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the access point. Statistics The Statistics screen displays Data Packets and Management Packets. Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. 11 Utility Configuration Encryption Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to 128-bit or 64-bit. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security. The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled.) The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in Wireless PC Card is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders. Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string, so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network. 12 Manual Entry Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements (two hexadecimal digits in each block, 0~9 & A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) Utility Configuration Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from the passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each station. To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field. 2. Choose Create with Passphrase, type a string in the Passphrase field, and click Generate. 3. Select the key, and click Apply. Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Or 1. Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into one of the key fields. The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) 2. Click Apply. 13 Utility Configuration Advanced Screen If you are not sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave the setting of Preamble Type on Auto
(Default.) See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Preamble Type. Use this screen to set values for Fragmentation Threshold (Default: 2346 means Disabled), and RTS/CTS Threshold (Default: 2347 means Disabled.) The power save mode enables this PC card to conserve battery power when there is no need to send data. 14 Version The following screen shows the version information. Utility Configuration Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings 1. Right-click the network connection icon on the toolbar. 15 Utility Configuration 2. On the popup menu, click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status box will open. 3. Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the Wireless Networks tab. In the lower section of the screen, click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions. 4. 16 Advanced Settings Click the General tab (see the previous screen). In the Connect using field, make sure that the adapter shown is the Wireless PC Card. 1. Click Configure. Click the Advanced tab. 2. Set the Fragmentation Threshold. (The default 2,346 means Disabled.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold. 3. 4. Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options: Auto, Long, or Short. If you arent sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave this setting on Auto (Default.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Preamble Type. Rate is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps. Usually this should be set to Auto. In a radio frequency hostile environment, a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality. 5. Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network
(The default 2,347 means Disabled.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of RTS Threshold. 17 Network Configuration and Planning Network Configuration and Planning The Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The Wireless PC Card can be configured as:
Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other Infrastructure - for wireless LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment. Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point. The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points. 18 A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure. Network Configuration and Planning Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters File Server Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point PC with Wireless PC I Adapter Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point you should connect to. Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel. File Server Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point
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Seamless Roaming 19 Network Configuration and Planning Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to Troubleshooting on page 21 for detailed information on installation and usage.) 20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting your dealers Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following:
Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebooks slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the cards connector. Try the card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your computer with another Wireless PC Card that is known to operate correctly. When operating under Windows NT, make sure a PCMCIA card and socket services driver is installed in your computer. Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows NT Diagnostics utility. Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS. If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflicts. Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately. If it still does not work, take out the wireless adapter. Delete CW10.sys from c:\windows\system. Then go to Control Panel and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the card. Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the PC Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following:
Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. The access point you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another access point. If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network, check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular server, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password. If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP. 21 Troubleshooting If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following:
Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on. If you still cant connect, change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel. For a station with roaming disabled, make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the access point, or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set (ESS.) IEEE802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. 802.11b Wireless PC Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. Speed and Distance Ranges 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 160 m
(528ft) 195 m
(640 ft) 255 m
(837 ft) 350 m
(1155 ft) 72 m
(236 ft) 73 m
(240 ft) 73 m
(240 ft) 75 m
(246 ft) 22 Specifications Specifications General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate Transmission Mode Network Connection Operating Range 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Half duplex IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN, Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps, Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps Radio Signal Signal TypeDirect Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Frequency USA, Canada: 2.412-2.162 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412-2.472 GHz Spain: 2.457-2.462 GHz France: 2.457-2.472 GHz Japan: 2.412-2.484 GHz
-80 dBm (typical) CCK, BPSK, QPSK
+12.60 dBm (max) Sensitivity Modulation Output Power Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface Standards Conformance Wireless Standard 3.3 V, 380 mA transmit, 290 mA receive (normal) Type II PC Card + antenna 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.) Built-in diversity antenna with 1.5 dBi antenna gain Power/Link, Activity PCMCIA, Type II IEEE 802.11b Environmental Temperature Humidity Vibration/Shock/Drop Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) Storage: 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 F) 5 to 80% (noncondensing) IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 23 Specifications Certification CE Mark Emissions Safety Software Drivers Drivers EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11, IEC 60601-1-2 FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI EN60950 UL1950/CSA22.2 No.950 IEC 60601-1 Windows 95 OSR2.1 or above Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Linux 2.0.x 24 Terminology Terminology The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Backbone The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system. Base Station In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases. BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set. It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it. CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance. ESS ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for Extended Service Set. More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID). Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted-pair telephone cable. Fragmentation Threshold In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs. The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms allow for fragment re-transmission. Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure network. Preamble Type Some Access Points and Client card drivers have a radio setting for Short RF Preamble. If all the Clients and Access points in your wireless network have this feature, then enabling it can boost your throughput. However, if a radio does not support this feature, then it will not be able to communicate with any other radios that have this set to Short. Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network. RTS Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled. 25 Terminology WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64-bit or 128-bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key are excluded from network traffic. 26 WN3302A-ZZ E092002-R01 150200004800A
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IEEE802.11b PCMCIA Card Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide The easy way to make all your network connections IEEE802.11b PCMCIA Card 11 Mbps Wireless PCMCIA Card WN3302A-ZZ E092002-R01 150200004800A Compliances FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. In order to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device, it requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved could void the users authority to operate this equipment. i Compliances Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numrique respecte les limites de bruits radiolectriques applicables aux appareils numriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matrial brouilleur:
Appareils Numriques, NMB-003 dicte par lIndustrie. EC Conformance Declaration - Class B This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI Emission: Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC, medical) Immunity:
Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/1995 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995 Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
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a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschdigt. b. Flssigkeit ist in das Gert eingedrungen. c. Das Gert war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gert nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. e. Das Gert ist gefallen und/oder das Gehuse ist beschdigt. f. Wenn das Gert deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist. 15. Zum Netzanschlu dieses Gertes ist eine geprfte Leitung zu verwenden. Fr einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gertegewicht grer 3 kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm2 einzusetzen. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betrgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger. iii Compliances iv Table of Contents Instroduction Features Applications System Requirements Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicator Hardware Installation Driver & Utility Installation Utility Configuration Using Monitor Utility Quick-Launch Icon Status Statistics Site Survey Encryption Advanced Screen Version Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings Advanced Settings Network Configuration and Planning Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Infrastructure Wireless LAN Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs Roaming Wireless PCs Troubleshooting Adapter Installation Problems Network Connection Problems IEEE802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Specifications General Specifications Software Drivers Terminology 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 14 15 15 15 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 21 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 v Table of Contents vi Instroduction This Wireless PCMCIA Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks, and start networking. Using this card in conjunction with a wireless access points, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points no wires!
Features 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate. Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired alternatives Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and easily Easy installation Working range up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps (indoor communication) Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP) Plug-and-Play Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption Built-in antenna Applications The wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as:
Remote access to corporate network information E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation Difficult-to-wire environments Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ 1 Instroduction Frequently changing environments Retailers, manufacturers, and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites that need to setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies who need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites Access to databases for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail store, office, campus etc SOHO users SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need quick and easy installation of a small computer network System Requirements Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following requirements:
A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot, and PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP (Prepare the Windows installation CD-ROM for use during installation.) A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program Another IEEE 802.11b compliant device installed in your network, such as the wireless access point, or another PC with a wireless adapter Package Checklist The Wireless PC Card package includes:
1 Wireless PC Card 1 Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD This Quick Installation Guide Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty. Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product if there is a need to return it for repair. 2 Hardware Description Hardware Description The Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any notebook with a Type II PCMCIA slot. Support is currently provided for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP. LED Indicator The Wireless PC Card includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Power Link Activity LED Power/Link Activity Status On Flashing Flashing Description Indicates a valid connection with an access point. Indicates that the Wireless PC card is operating in the 802.11 AdHoc mode. Indicates that the Wireless PC card is browsing active access points. 3 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. 1. Turn on your computer and boot your operating system. 2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your computer. 3. With the PC Cards 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the Wireless PC Card label facing up, slide the card completely into the PCMCIA slot as shown below. Note: The Wireless PC Card allows you to hot swap PC Cards any time, even when your computer is powered on. 4. For Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above)/98/Me/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. 5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system. Drivers can be found on the Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD. See Driver & Utility Installation on the next page for more information. 6. To modify or reinstall the Utility program for your wireless PC card. The SETUP.EXE file of the utiltiy program can be found on the CD. 4 Driver & Utility Installation Driver & Utility Installation The installation CD labeled Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD, that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the Wireless PC Card. This installation CD enables you to install driver and utility software just one time, save more time and effort for your best convenience. To communicate with other 11 Mbps Wireless devices, you may need to configure the Wireless PC Card. Follow the instructions below to install diver and utility software. Note: You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows XP. With the provided CD-ROM, you will find the installation steps for Windows 95/98/Me and 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to Windows XP. 1. Insert the Driver, Utility, & Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. 2. Check Easy (Recommended) and click Next to install utility software. 5 3. Plug in the Wireless PC Card into your PCMCIA II slot. 4. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware and install the driver from provided CD. Check Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. 6 5. Windows will find the Wireless PC Card. Click Next to install driver. Driver & Utility Installation 6. Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway.
(This information may be varied to your Windows version) 7 7. After the software has been installed, click Finish to complete the driver installation. 8 Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Using Monitor Utility Once the installation is complete, the configuration utility can be accessed from the Start menu, as shown below. Quick-Launch Icon When the utility program is running, there will be a quick launch icon in the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. If the icon is GREEN, you have a good connection. If it shows RED, you may need to check the access point and place it in a higher position, or move closer to the access point you wish to connect to. Double-clicking the quick launch icon will open the Wireless PC Card Utility program, providing quick access to the adapter settings. The configuration utility includes the following tools:
Status Allows you to monitor network status and configure wireless adapter parameters. Statistics Shows wireless adapter statistics. Site Survey Scans/Shows all the access points in range. Encryption Provides WEP security control. Advanced Allows you to configure the advanced settings. Version Shows the version information. 9 Utility Configuration Status When you start the wireless PC Card utility, the information window for the Wireless PC Card is shown as in the figure below. Click Change to configure the Operating Mode, Channel, SSID and Tx Rate. After making a configuration change, the Submit button will become enabled. Click Submit to save the changes. Operating Mode Set the station operation mode to 802.11 Ad Hoc for network configurations that do not have an access point, or to Infrastructure for configurations with an access point (Infrastructure is the default setting.) Channel If you are setting up an ad hoc wireless LAN (See Network Topologies on page 18.), set the channel number to the same radio channel as that used by the other wireless clients in your group. However, if you are connecting to a network via an access point, then the channel is automatically set to the channel of the access point to which the adapter connects. Note: The Channel can only be set when the Operating Mode is 802.11 Ad-Hoc. SSID Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect
(WLAN is the default setting.) If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs, set the SSID to ANY to allow connection to any access point. Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate. Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range. (Default: Auto.) Status - Shows the MAC address of the associated access point (BSS ID). Signal Strength Shows the relative strength of the wireless connection to the access point. 10 Utility Configuration Link Quality Shows the relative link quality (e.g., lack of frame errors) of the wireless connection to the access point. Statistics The Statistics screen displays Data Packets and Management Packets. Site Survey Site Survey scans and displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. 11 Utility Configuration Encryption Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to 128-bit or 64-bit. The 128-bit setting gives a higher level of security. The setting must be the same for all clients in your wireless network. (Default: Disabled.) The WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) implemented in Wireless PC Card is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm. The security keys are four 10 digit keys for the 64-bit WEP setting and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP security protects your wireless LAN against eavesdropping and unauthorized access by hackers or intruders. Create with Passphrase Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from your Passphrase string, so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network. 12 Manual Entry Manual Entry allows you to manually enter key elements (two hexadecimal digits in each block, 0~9 & A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) Utility Configuration Default Key ID Choose the Key ID that has the encryption string you prefer. If you are using a key generated from the passphrase, you must use the same passphrase and key on each station. To use the WEP function, take the following steps:
1. Select 128-bit or 64-bit in the Encryption field. 2. Choose Create with Passphrase, type a string in the Passphrase field, and click Generate. 3. Select the key, and click Apply. Note: A passphrase string can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Or 1. Check Manual Entry and enter hexadecimal numbers into one of the key fields. The bit key must be in hexadecimal numerals (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5.) 2. Click Apply. 13 Utility Configuration Advanced Screen If you are not sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave the setting of Preamble Type on Auto
(Default.) See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Preamble Type. Use this screen to set values for Fragmentation Threshold (Default: 2346 means Disabled), and RTS/CTS Threshold (Default: 2347 means Disabled.) The power save mode enables this PC card to conserve battery power when there is no need to send data. 14 Version The following screen shows the version information. Utility Configuration Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings 1. Right-click the network connection icon on the toolbar. 15 Utility Configuration 2. On the popup menu, click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status box will open. 3. Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the Wireless Networks tab. In the lower section of the screen, click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions. 4. 16 Advanced Settings Click the General tab (see the previous screen). In the Connect using field, make sure that the adapter shown is the Wireless PC Card. 1. Click Configure. Click the Advanced tab. 2. Set the Fragmentation Threshold. (The default 2,346 means Disabled.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Fragmentation Threshold. 3. 4. Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options: Auto, Long, or Short. If you arent sure whether all the clients and access points in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave this setting on Auto (Default.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of Preamble Type. Rate is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps. Usually this should be set to Auto. In a radio frequency hostile environment, a lower rate can provide more stable transmission quality. 5. Set the RTS Threshold to the same as that used by other devices in your network
(The default 2,347 means Disabled.) See See Terminology on page 25 for a description of RTS Threshold. 17 Network Configuration and Planning Network Configuration and Planning The Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. The Wireless PC Card can be configured as:
Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other Infrastructure - for wireless LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment. Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Notebook with Wireless PC Card PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Infrastructure Wireless LAN The access point can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure via the access point. The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also extends the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their signal through one or more access points. 18 A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure. Network Configuration and Planning Wired LAN Extension to Wireless Adapters File Server Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point PC with Wireless PC I Adapter Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to the SSID of the access point you want to connect to. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access point you should connect to. Roaming Wireless PCs A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile workers. More than one access point can be configured to create an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID and to the same radio channel. File Server Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Access Point
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Seamless Roaming 19 Network Configuration and Planning Before setting up an ESS for roaming, you need to choose a clear radio channel and ideal location for the access points to maximize performance. (Refer to Troubleshooting on page 21 for detailed information on installation and usage.) 20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting your dealers Technical Support. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the Wireless PC Card or the network driver does not install correctly, check the following:
Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCMCIA slot. When you insert the wireless adapter into the notebooks slot, a beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the cards connector. Try the card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your computer with another Wireless PC Card that is known to operate correctly. When operating under Windows NT, make sure a PCMCIA card and socket services driver is installed in your computer. Also check for resource conflicts using the Windows NT Diagnostics utility. Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS. If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflicts. Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately. If it still does not work, take out the wireless adapter. Delete CW10.sys from c:\windows\system. Then go to Control Panel and delete the adapter from your network configuration menu. Restart your PC and reinstall the card. Network Connection Problems If the Link LED on the PC Card does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following:
Make sure the correct software driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power. The access point you want to attach to may be defective. Try using another access point. If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network, check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly. If you cannot connect to a particular server, be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password. If you cannot access the Internet, be sure you have configured your system for TCP/IP. 21 Troubleshooting If your wireless station cannot communicate with a computer in the Ethernet LAN when configured for Infrastructure mode, check the following:
Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on. If you still cant connect, change the access point and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel. For a station with roaming disabled, make sure the SSID is the same as that used by the access point, or the same as that used by the access points in the extended service set (ESS.) IEEE802.11b Wireless Product Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction, as well as local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below. 802.11b Wireless PC Card Maximum Distance Table Environmental Condition Outdoors: A line-of-sight environment with no interference or obstruction between the Access Point and users. Indoors: A typical office or home environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between the Access Point and users. Speed and Distance Ranges 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 160 m
(528ft) 195 m
(640 ft) 255 m
(837 ft) 350 m
(1155 ft) 72 m
(236 ft) 73 m
(240 ft) 73 m
(240 ft) 75 m
(246 ft) 22 Specifications Specifications General Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate Transmission Mode Network Connection Operating Range 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Half duplex IEEE 802.11b - Wireless LAN, Up to 350 m (1155 ft) at 1 Mbps, Up to 160 m (528 ft) at 11 Mbps Radio Signal Signal TypeDirect Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) Operating Frequency USA, Canada: 2.412-2.162 GHz Europe (ETSI): 2.412-2.472 GHz Spain: 2.457-2.462 GHz France: 2.457-2.472 GHz Japan: 2.412-2.484 GHz
-80 dBm (typical) CCK, BPSK, QPSK
+12.60 dBm (max) Sensitivity Modulation Output Power Physical Characteristics Power Consumption Dimensions Antenna LED Indicator Host Interface Standards Conformance Wireless Standard 3.3 V, 380 mA transmit, 290 mA receive (normal) Type II PC Card + antenna 12.8 x 5.3 cm (5.04 x 2.09 in.) Built-in diversity antenna with -1.0dBi antenna gain Power/Link, Activity PCMCIA, Type II IEEE 802.11b Environmental Temperature Humidity Vibration/Shock/Drop Operating: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) Storage: 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 F) 5 to 80% (noncondensing) IEC 68-2-34, IEC 68-2-27, IEC68-2-32 23 Specifications Certification CE Mark Emissions Safety Software Drivers Drivers EN50081-1, EN55022 Class B EN50082-1, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11, IEC 60601-1-2 FCC Part 15(B), ETS 300-328, VCCI EN60950 UL1950/CSA22.2 No.950 IEC 60601-1 Windows 95 OSR2.1 or above Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Linux 2.0.x 24 Terminology Terminology The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Backbone The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system. Base Station In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station in turn is interconnected with other cells bases. BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set. It is an Access Point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it. CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance. ESS ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for Extended Service Set. More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID). Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or shielded twisted-pair telephone cable. Fragmentation Threshold In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs. The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms allow for fragment re-transmission. Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure network. Preamble Type Some Access Points and Client card drivers have a radio setting for Short RF Preamble. If all the Clients and Access points in your wireless network have this feature, then enabling it can boost your throughput. However, if a radio does not support this feature, then it will not be able to communicate with any other radios that have this set to Short. Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network. RTS Threshold Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled. 25 Terminology WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is based on the use of 64-bit or 128-bit keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key are excluded from network traffic. 26 WN3302A-ZZ E092002-R01 150200004800A
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+886-******** Extension:
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1 | Fax Number |
+886-********
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v******@adt.com.tw
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app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Card | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power output listed is conducted. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan Branch
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1 | Name |
T**** W******
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1 | Telephone Number |
886-2********
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1 | Fax Number |
886-2********
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1 |
t******@adt.com.tw
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15C | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.0182000 |
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