DRIVER & SOFTWARE UTILITY USER MANUAL REV 1.0, FEB 2004 This device is intended only for OEM Integrators. The OEM integrator should be aware of the following important issues. Labeling of the End Product The end product integrate this module has to be clearly identified on the label that this end product contains a FCC approved RF module. The format of such statement could Contian Tx FCC ID: RC6AWI-922W or similar. Integration Note a) This module is authorized under limited module approval specified to mobile host equipment. So, the antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users. b) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emission, PC peripheral requirements, etc.) IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event that these conditions can not be met, then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Model: Wireless PC Card FCC ID: RC6AWP-914W FCC Information to User FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, 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. FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure 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 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority. FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions 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 uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Europe Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-1/17, EN60950 This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may apply. Please contact local spectrum management authorities for further details before putting this device into operation. 2 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Requirements For Operation in the European Community Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community The user should run the client utility program provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described in this section. This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France The following radio channel usage limitations apply in France. The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorit de regulation des telecommunications (ART), enforces the following rules with respect to use of 2.4GHz spectrum in various locations in France. Please check ART's web site for latest requirements for use of the 2.4GHz band in France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm. When operating in the following metropolitan regions (dpartements) in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions:
Indoors using any channel in the 2.4-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 1-13) Outdoors using channels in the 2.4-2.454 GHz band (Channels 1-7) When operating outside of the following regions (dpartements) in France (see table below), this product must be operated under the following conditions:
Indoors using channels in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band (Channels 10-13). Outdoor operation not permitted. Please refer to the ART web site for further details. Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band 3 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS4 1 INTRODUCTION6 1.1 Key Features....6 1.2 Kit Contents ........6 1.3 System Requirements.............6 1.4 LED Definition............7 1.5 Connection Diagram.......7 1.6 Observing Location and Range Guidelines......7 2 INSTALLING HARDWARE......9 3 INSTALLING WLAN CLIENT DRIVER AND SOFTWARE UTILITY.....9 3.1 Invoking the Utility.....12 3.1.1 Invoking via the Start Menu.. 12 3.1.2 Invoking via the Task Bar .13 4 WLAN CLIENT CONFIGURATION UTILITY DESCRIPTION.......14 4.1 Profile....14 4.2 Link Status....15 4.3 Site Survey....17 4.4 Change AP Connection.......19 4.5 Add Profile...20 4.5.1 System Configuration.20 4.5.2 Authentication & Security.22 4.6 Statistics....23 4.7 Advance.....25 4.8 About.26 5 INSTALLING WLAN SOFTWARE AP DRIVER AND SOFTWARE UTILITY
(WINXP ONLY)....27 5.1 Bridge Connections..30 5.2 Invoking the Utility..31 6 WLAN SOFTWARE AP CONFIGURATION UTILITY DESCRIPTION.....33 6.1 Config....33 6.2 Security......36 4 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card 6.3 Access Control.....37 6.4 WDS..........38 6.5 Mac Table.....39 6.6 Event Log......40 6.7 Statistics ........41 6.8 About.42 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ...43 5 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 1 Introductionduction The Wireless PC Card is a Wireless LAN device working under unlicensed 2.4GHz radio band. It complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. Just sliding into a notebook PCs card slot allows you to connect to the network wirelessly at super-fast 54Mbps. It is your best choice to cooperate with a notebook PC with no cabling hassle. Its auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum throughput or dynamic range shifting to lower speeds due to distance or operating limitations in an environment with a lot of electromagnetic interference. The Wireless PC Card complies to IEEE 802.11b/g standards and provides 54 Mbps WLAN connectivity. It can protect data integrity with enterprise-level WPA security. 1.1 Key Features Operate at 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency with data transmission rate up to 54Mbps IEEE standards support: IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g Advanced security features including WEP, WPA and WPA2 32-bit CardBus interface Advanced power saving technology Full-featured WLAN management utility Additional software Access Point function (WinXP only) Compatible with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP 1.2 Kit Contents Wireless PC Card Set-up CD with User Manual & Software Utility 1.3 System Requirements A PC must be at least equipped with the following requirements. available PCI card slot CD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP operating system Pentium II 450MHz or faster processor 6 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 64 Mbytes RAM 50 Mbytes free hard disk space 1.4 LED Definition Ready: lit when the PC Card is plugged in and ready to transmit or receive Link/Act: lit when the PC Card is wirelessly connected and flash when it is transmitting or receiving 1.5 Connection Diagram 7 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 1.6 Observing Location and Range Guidelines Computers can connect over wireless networks indoors at a range which vary significantly based on the physical location of the computer with the Wireless PC Card. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:
Large metal surfaces Microwaves ovens 2.4GHz Cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete, or have metal, or metal mesh, the effective range will decrease between the devices. 8 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 2 Installing Hardware 1. Locate an available PC card slot on the notebook. Check with your computer manufacture for more instructions. 2. Slide the PC Card into the PC card slot. (The LEDs should be on top of the PC Card.) Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts. 3 Installing WLAN Client Driver and Software Utility 1. Windows will automatically detect this Wireless PC Card and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Click Cancel. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, browse to the Client folder, select the file setup.exe, and double click it. 9 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 3. Click Next >. 4. Select the Country Channel from the drop-down menu and click Next >. 10 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 5. Click Finish. 11 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 3.1 3.1.1 Invoking the Utility After installing the driver and software utility, you will see the utility appear. You can also invoke the utility in one of two ways:
Invoking via the Start Menu In order to invoke the utility via the Start Menu:
Select Start, All Programs, Ralink, RT2500 and RAConfig2500 in the Quick Launch area of the start menu. The Configuration Utility RT2500 Dialog Box appears. 12 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 3.1.2 Invoking via the Task Bar:
In order to invoke the utility via the Task Bar:
Double click the utility icon in the notification area of the task bar. The Configuration Utility RT2500 Dialog Box will appear. The icons color represents the Adapters signal strength or status. Signal strength is good. Signal strength is normal. Signal strength is week. No wireless connection. The Adapter is disable or unplugged. 13 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4 WLAN Client Configuration Utility Description 4.1 Profile Profiles are a set of preset system parameters, or snapshots, of the available APs
(Access Points) within a wireless network. You can record these snapshots. They are manually created (new/duplicate) by connecting to an AP (refer to Site Survey introduction), and then saving the system parameters as a specific profile. A profile consists of the following three main parameters:
Profile SSID A name provided by the user (for example, Airport, Home)
(the default is PROF*) The character string of the wireless network identifier to which you want to connect. Authentication Use Open System(No WEP key), Shared Key(WEP key) or WPA-PSA to authenticate the peer side when association was initiated. 14 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility Encryption Channel Network Type APs encryption type including WEP AES TKIP and NOT USE This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations in its BSS. A Basic Service Set
(BSS) consists of a group of wireless stations, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an adhoc network, make sure the [Channel] is set 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, the adapter will automatically synchronize up to the same channel as that used by the access point. Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. FCC: 11 channels MKK: 14 channels 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. Establish wireless connection with the AP Fail to establish wireless connection with the AP Add a new AP profile (for example, SSID, channel, etc) Delete an existing AP profile Edit an existing AP profile Activate the profile with which the Access point or station you want to associate. The activated profile is the default profile that this Wireless PC Card firstly applies to when this utility program starts running. 15 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.2 Link Status The Link Status tab indicates the wireless network information of the Wireless PC Card. Status Disconnected or SSID <-->BSSID Current Channel Show the using channel Current Tx Rate Show the current bit rate between 1-54Mbps Throughout Link Quality Signal Strength in the current Rx/Tx baud rate (measured Show KBits/sec) Show the percentage of the radio link quality while communicates with the associated Access Point or peer station. Show the sensitivity level of received signal strength
(measured in percentage or dBm) 16 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.3 Site Survey When the utility is activated, it will automatically detect all the access points within the wireless network and connect to one access point of the strongest signal and without any encryption. A profile consists of the following three main parameters:
SSID BSSID Signal Authentication The APs ID which is designated by the local network administrator A 6-byte hexadecimal ID number of the AP or based station whose traffic the data belongs to. End-points communicating together should associate with the same BSSID. Indicates signal strength detected in the station site for each Access Point or peer station (in %). Use Open System(No WEP key), Shared Key(WEP key) or WPA-PSA the peer side when association was initiated. to authenticate 17 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility Encryption Cannel Network Type APs encryption type including WEPAESTKIP and NOT USE This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations in its BSS. A Basic Service Set
(BSS) consists of a group of wireless stations, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an adhoc network, make sure the [Channel] is set 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, the adapter will automatically synchronize up to the same channel as that used by the access point. Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. FCC: 11 channels MKK: 14 channels APs network topology including Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Connection is established Show the status of wireless network connection and the SSID Update all APs information Connect with an AP Add an new APs profile 18 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.4 Change AP Connection Double click other AP if you want to change current wireless connection. If you connect with an AP that is using data encryption such as WEP, you will see the following window. Authentication Type To configure this, you have to know the APs setting first. Only when you connect to a 802.11g wireless network can you get the information of the APs authentication type. Hexadecimal or ASCII WEP Key Type WEP Key Length 40bits or 104bits WEP Key There are four WEP Key settings based on the APs settings. No WEP Key record will be left unless you use Profile to configure.
(1) Hexadecimal40bits10 hexadecimal letters
(2) Hexadecimal128bits32 hexadecimal letters
(3) ASCII40bits5 ASCII letters
(4) ASCII128bits16ASCII letters 19 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.5 Add Profile 4.5.1 System Configuration A System Configuration window will appear when you add an APs profile. Profile Name This field is used to name your profile. SSID This field is used to define the profile's SSID from the drop-down menu. Power Save Mode Network Type CAMConstantly Awake Modeor (Power Saving Mode) That the CAM When AC Power is clicked represents the Adapter will automatically switch to CAM mode as long as your PC uses external power supply. The Power Saving Mode is only supported in Infrastructure network. Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad Hoc In Infrastructure network, the Power Saving Mode works instead of 11B Preamble Type. In 802.11 Ad Hoc network, Power Saving Mode will not work and 11B 20 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility RTS Threshold Preamble Type as well as the Channel options will work. RTS Threshold is a wireless network mechanism designed to prevent the Hidden Node issue , a problem happens in the wireless network when two wireless adapters served by the same AP cant communicate each other or have collision. Normally, the value of RTS Threshold is needless to change. The default value is 2312. Fragment Threshold Enable to increase the transmission efficiency by split mechanism. The value of Fragment Threshold is 2312. Channel This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations in its BSS. A Basic Service Set
(BSS) consists of a group of wireless stations, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an adhoc network, make sure the [Channel]
is set 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, the adapter will automatically synchronize up to the same channel as that used by the access point. Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. FCC: 11 channels MKK: 14 channels 21 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.5.2 Authentication & Security When the Encryption is enabled, the WEP Setting is the same as mentioned previously. 22 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.6 Statistics It shows information on the Wireless PC Cards current traffic activity and its signal quality. Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry The field shows the successfully transmitted frame numbers. field shows This successfully transmitted frame without retry. the numbers of the Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry field shows This the numbers of successfully transmitted frame with retry. the Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS field shows the numbers of This the unsuccessfully transmitted frame with many retries. This the successfully received the CTS Clear To Sendafter the Adapter sends out the RTS the numbers of field shows 23 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS Request To Sendto the AP. This field shows the numbers of the unsuccessfully received the CTSClear To Sendafter the Adapter sends out the RTS Request To Sendto the AP. Receive Statistics Frames Received Successfully The field shows the successfully received frame numbers. Frames Received With CRC Error This field shows the numbers of the received frame with CRC error. Frames Dropped Due To Out-
of-Resource This field shows the numbers of the received frame due to out-of-resource. Duplicate Frames Received The field shows the duplicate received frame numbers. Recount all the information above. 24 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 4.7 Advance The Advance tab allows you to configure the Wireless PC Card with some advanced settings. Wireless Mode 11B/G Protection Auto On Off Enable Tx Burst 802.11 B Only or 802.11 B/G mixed mode 802.11b uses CCK modulation and 802.11g uses CCKcompatible OFDM modulation. To prevent the data collision in the concurrent 802.11b and 802.11g network, its necessary to enable 11B/G Protection in 802.11 B/G mixed mode. AP will automatically detect any 802.11b stations in the network environment. Protection is always on. Protection is always off. The field is to enable the Adapter to transmit more data in a frame interval, SIFS. Normally the frame interval is DIFS. 25 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility TX Rate 4.8 About The field allows you to choose the transmission speed according to your Wireless Mode. In 802.11 B Only mode, the settings includes Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps and 11MbpsIn 802.11 B/G mixed mode, the settings includes extra 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps and 54Mbps. This field is disabled currently. This field is to control Radio power. Radio is on. Radio is off. Apply to your new settings. The About tab shows some information including wireless chipset vendor, utility version, driver version, EEPROM version and MAC address of this Wireless PC Card. 26 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 5 Installing WLAN Software AP Driver and Software Utility
(WinXP only) 1. Windows will automatically detect this Wireless PC Card and the "Found New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Click Cancel. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, browse to the SW AP folder, select the file setup.exe, and double click it. 27 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 3. Click Next >. 4. Click Continue Anyway. 28 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 5. Select the Country Channel from the drop-down menu and click Next >. 6. Click Finish. 29 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 5.1 Bridge Connections 1. Make sure that your PC has equipped with an Ethernet Network Adapter. Double click the network icon on your system tray. 2. Make sure that either the Ethernet Network Adapter or the Wireless PC Card is not disabled. Select both and click Bridge Connections. 3. A new Network Bridge will appear. 30 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 5.2 Invoking the Utility 1. Select Start, All Programs, Ralink, RT2500 and STA - AP in the Quick Launch area of the start menu. 31 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 2. A NICSWAP dialog window will appear, select SoftAP AP Config, and click OK. 3. You will be asked to configure a profile first. Click OK. 32 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6 WLAN Software AP Configuration Utility Description 6.1 Config Wireless Mode 802.11 B Only or 802.11 B/G mixed mode TX Rate The field allows you to choose the transmission speed according to your Wireless Mode. In 802.11 B Only mode, the settings includes Auto, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps and 11MbpsIn 802.11 B/G mixed mode, the settings includes extra 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps, 24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps and 54Mbps. 33 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility Channel This is the radio channel through which the access point communicates to stations in its BSS. A Basic Service Set
(BSS) consists of a group of wireless stations, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN. To establish an Ad Hoc network, make sure the [Channel] is set 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, the adapter will automatically synchronize up to the same channel as that used by the access point. Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. FCC: 11 channels MKK: 14 channels SSID The character string of the wireless network identifier to which you want to connect. 11B/G Protection 802.11b uses CCK modulation and 802.11g uses CCK compatible OFDM modulation. To prevent the data collision in the concurrent 802.11b and 802.11g network, its necessary to enable 11B/G Protection in 802.11 B/G mixed mode. 11B TX Preamble Long or Short preamble key type in the physical layer of packet Beacon Period (ms) Set a value here to define the duration between beacon packets. Enable TX Burst This field is to enable the Adapter to transmit more data in a frame interval, SIFS. Normally the frame interval is DIFS. Use Turbo rate
(72/100Mbps) when applicable No forwarding among wireless clients This field is disabled currently. Click to prevent packet from looping among wireless clients. Hide SSID Do not show SSID in the public network. Use Short Slot Time when applicable This field enhances the maximum transmission power. DEFAULT Return to the default settings. 34 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility APPLY SECURITY Apply to your new settings. This settings includes Authentication type selection, Encryption key input type & length of the encrypted/decrypted payload information, and WEP key index selection. 35 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.2 Security Authentication Type To configure this, you have to know the APs setting first. Only when you connect to a 802.11g wireless network can you get the information of the APs authentication type. Encryption Type APs encryption type including WEPAESTKIP and NOT USE WPA Pre-Shared Key A password between 8 and 63 characters long which is also used to configure other wireless client adapters The time to regenerate a new PSK key WPA Group Rekey Interval WEP Key There are four WEP Key settings based on the APs settings. No WEP Key record will be left unless you use Profile to configure. 36 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.3 Access Control Wireless Client Access Control Policy This field allows you to control wireless stations access. MAC Address The MAC address of wireless station APPLY Apply to your new settings. 37 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.4 WDS WDS control policy This field enables to wirelessly connect Access Points to extend a wireless network. WDS Key This key used to communicate among the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) MAC Address The MAC address of each AP WDS AP List -
All Access Points in the WDS APPLY Apply to your new settings. 38 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.5 Mac Table MAC ADDRESS Show the MAC address of each associated station AID Show the identified code issued to each associated station POWER SAVING Show the power saving status of each station 39 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.6 Event Log Event Time Show the recorded time of every event MESSAGE Show the message of every event CLEAR Clear all information in the event log 40 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 6.7 Statistics Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry The field shows the successfully transmitted frame numbers. This field shows the numbers of the successfully transmitted frame without retry. This field shows the numbers of the successfully transmitted frame with retry. Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries This field shows the numbers of the unsuccessfully transmitted frame with many retries. RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS This field shows the numbers of the successfully received the CTS Clear To Send after the Adapter sends out the RTSRequest To Sendto the AP. 41 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS Receive Statistics Frames Received Successfully This field shows the numbers of the unsuccessfully received the CTSClear To Sendafter the Adapter sends out the RTSRequest To Sendto the AP. The field shows the successfully received frame numbers. Frames Received With CRC Error This field shows the numbers of the received frame with CRC error. Frames Dropped Due To Out-of-Resource This field shows the numbers of the received frame due to out-of-resource. Duplicate Frames Received The field shows the duplicate received frame numbers. Recount all the information above. 6.8 About The About tab shows some information including wireless chipset vendor, utility version, driver version, and MAC address of this Wireless PC Card. 42 User Manual for the Wireless PC Card Driver and Software Utility 7 Troubeshooting 1. Question : The product literature says this Wireless PC Card can operate at 54Mbps. Why do I see no more than 11Mbps speed on my WLAN Configuration Utility status?
Answer: While you are connecting to an 802.11b network, the maximum 802.11b speed is 11Mbps. Moreover, the wireless connection quality between this Adapter and other stations will be limited to the space layout and thus the connection speed cant reach to 54Mbps. 2. Question : I cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless Router?
Answer: Make sure the same SSID/Channel/Security on the Wireless PC Card is the same as on the Access Point or the wireless Router. Move closer and try again. 3. Question : I can connect to the Access Point, but I cannot connect to other computers on the network or the Internet?
Answer: Check to make sure that the Access Point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. Restart your cable/DSL modem, router and access point. 4. Question : The product literature says this Wireless PC Card can operate far to 328 feet (100 meters). Why cant it reach that range when working?
Answer: In optimal condition, this device can reach the maximum range. However, environmental factors such as other electric equipments and layout of building may adversely affect the effective range. 43