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Contents: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card User's Guide Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card User's Guide Introduction Completing the Setup Using the Dell TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility Specifications Regulatory Information Troubleshooting Glossary Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 20002002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. The copying or reproducing of any material in this document in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. The trademarks Dell, Latitude, Inspiron, the DELL logo, and TrueMobile are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Initial Release: July 2002 DL1180-UG100-R file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/index.htm [8/19/02 4:49:15 PM]
Introduction: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Introduction: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Before you begin Things you should know TrueMobile 1180 network Before you begin Obtain the following information from your network administrator (if you are a home user, obtain this information from the person that installed your wireless access point):
l Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks that you want to connect to. l WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key information (if any) for the networks you want to connect to. l For Microsoft Windows networking, your customer name and workgroup name. l For your network account, your user name and password. l Your IP address (if not using a DHCP server) Things you should know When you start your computer, your Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card detects certain wireless networks that are within range. Before you can connect to these and other wireless networks, you must configure a profile for each network using the information you obtained from your network administrator. Instructions for configuring a network profile are provided in Completing the setup. WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (defined in the IEEE 802.11b standard) that encrypts data sent over radio waves. The use of the WEP key is optional and can be enabled or disabled. If the network you are connecting to has enabled WEP, you must also enable WEP in the network profile and set the WEP key to match the WEP key used by the network. Otherwise, you cannot connect to the network. Dell TrueMobile 1180 network The Dell TrueMobile 1180 solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/intro.htm (1 of 2) [8/19/02 4:49:16 PM]
Introduction: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/intro.htm (2 of 2) [8/19/02 4:49:16 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide NOTEBefore you begin, be sure you have the required network information from your network administrator (see Before you begin in the Introduction section). Configuring a network profile (Windows 2000 environment) Configuring a network profile (Windows XP environment) Configuring a network profile (Windows 2000 environment) Before you can connect to a wireless network, you must configure a network profile for that network on your computer using the TrueMobile wireless utility. If you purchased your portable computer with the Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card already installed and set up at the factory, follow the network profile configuration instructions provided below. If this is not the case, first verify that the Dell TrueMobile 1180 card has been properly installed in your computer according to the installation instructions. Then proceed with the following instructions for configuring your network profiles. The instructions explain how to open the utility and how to use it to configure a network profile. Opening the utility 1. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the TrueMobile Wireless Utility icon 3. If the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Configuration box is not on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (1 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide You can configure a network profile for networks that are listed in the Available networks list as well as networks that are not listed. When you have completed configuring a network profile, the network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Your computer automatically connects to the network at the top of the Preferred networks list. Follow the applicable instruction set below, based on whether or not the network is listed and whether or not the network requires a WEP key (check with your network administrator to see if a WEP key is required). NOTEBoth the network name and the network key are case-sensitive. l Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key l Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key l Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key l Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and requires a WEP key Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key
(Windows 2000 environment) 1. After opening the utility, select the network from the Available networks list and click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (2 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Click OK in the Wireless Network Properties box. 3. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon that you are connected to the Internet. for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (3 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) 1. After opening the utility, select the network from the Available networks list and click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (4 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 3. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 4. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 5. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (5 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 6. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon that you are connected to the Internet. for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (6 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) 1. After opening the utility, click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (7 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 3. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (8 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (9 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and requires a WEP key
(Windows 2000 environment) 1. After opening the utility, click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (10 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 3. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 4. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 5. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 6. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (11 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 7. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (12 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a network profile (Windows XP environment) Before you can connect to a wireless network, you must configure a network profile for that network on your computer using the TrueMobile wireless utility. If you purchased your portable computer with the Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card already installed and set up at the factory, follow the network profile configuration instructions provided below. If this is not the case, first verify that the Dell TrueMobile 1180 card has been properly installed in your computer according to the installation instructions. Then proceed with the following instructions for configuring your network profiles. The instructions explain how to open the utility and how to use it to configure a network profile. NOTEFor more information on how to configure a network profile and 802.1x authentication, click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration at the bottom of the Wireless Networks tab of the utility. Opening the utility file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (13 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 1. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. If you are looking at the Classic View of Control Panel, go to the next step. 3. Double-click the Network Connections icon. 4. Right-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click Properties. 5. If the Wireless Networks tab is not on top, Click the Wireless Networks tab. 6. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. You can configure a network profile for networks that are listed in the Available networks list as well as those that are not listed. When you have completed configuring a network profile, the network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Your computer automatically connects to the network at the top of the Preferred networks list. Follow the applicable instruction set below, based on whether or not the network is listed and whether or not the network requires a WEP key (check with your network administrator to see if a WEP key is required). NOTEBoth the network name and the network key are case-sensitive. l Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key l Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key l Configuring a profile for an network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key l Configuring a profile for an network that is not listed and requires a WEP key file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (14 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key
(Windows XP environment) 1. After opening the utility, select the network from the Available networks list and click Configure. 2. Click OK in the Wireless Network Properties box. 3. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon that you are connected to the Internet. for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (15 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key (Windows XP environment) 1. After opening the utility, select the network from the Available networks list and click Configure. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (16 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. In the Wireless Network Properties box, select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 3. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 4. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 5. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (17 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 6. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon that you are connected to the Internet. for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (18 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key (Windows XP environment) 1. After opening the utility, click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (19 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 3. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (20 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (21 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and requires a WEP key
(Windows XP environment) 1. After opening the utility, click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (22 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 2. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 3. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 4. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 5. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 6. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (23 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 7. The network name and icon appear at the top of the Preferred networks list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (24 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Completing the Setup: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/setup.htm (25 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:18 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Using the Dell TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Opening the utility Adding a new network to the list of preferred networks Viewing the link status of your wireless connection Viewing or modifying the wireless network properties Setting up an ad hoc (peer-to-peer) group network for connecting to the Internet Adding an ad hoc network Disabling the radio Diagnostics Opening the utility The TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility starts automatically every time you start your computer. When the system startup process is complete, the utility icon appears in the system tray of the Windows task bar at the bottom right of your screen. If the utility icon is not in the system tray, you can have it appear by selecting Show wireless configuration icon in systray from the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Configuration box that appears when the utility is open. To open the utility in the Windows 2000 environment 1. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility icon
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Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide To open the utility in the Windows XP environment 1. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. If you are looking at the Classic View of Control Panel, go to the next step. 3. Double-click the Network Connections icon. 4. Right-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click Properties. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (2 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Adding a new network to the list of preferred networks Your computer automatically connects to the network at the top of the Preferred networks list. You must configure a network profile for each network that you want to add to the Preferred networks list. To add a new network to the list of preferred networks in the Windows 2000 environment, first check to see if the new network is listed in the Available networks list of the Wireless Networks tab of the utility. If it is, follow the applicable instructions below according to which operating system your computer is running and whether or not the network requires a WEP key. l See Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) in Completing the setup. l See Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) in Completing the setup. l See Configuring a profile for a listed network that does not require a WEP key (Windows XP environment) in file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (3 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Completing the setup l See Configuring a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key (Windows XP environment) in the Completing the setup. If the network you want to add to the Preferred networks list is not listed in the Available networks list, follow the applicable instructions below according to which operating system your computer is running and whether or not the network requires a WEP key. l See Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) in Completing the setup. l See Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and requires a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) in Completing the setup. l See Configuring a profile for a network that is not listed and does not require a WEP key (Windows XP environment) in Completing the setup l See Configuring a profile for a network that is not on listed and requires a WEP key (Windows XP environment) in the Completing the setup. Viewing the link status of your wireless connection To view the link status (Windows 2000 environment) 1. Open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon. 2. Click the Link Status tab in the Wireless Configuration box. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (4 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide To view the link status (Windows XP environment) 1. Open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility a. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. b. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. If you are looking at the Classic View of Control Panel, go to the next step. c. Double-click the Network Connections icon. d. Double-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area. 2. Click the Link Status tab in the Wireless Configuration box. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (5 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide The quality of the connection (signal strength) is indicated graphically by the color of the vertical bars in the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon and is indicated verbally by the description (in this case, Excellent). Three vertical green bars indicate that the signal strength is very good or excellent. Two vertical green bars indicate that the signal is good. Two vertical yellow bars indicate that the signal strength is marginal. Suggested action: Move closer to the access point. A single vertical red bar indicates that the signal strength is very weak Suggested action: Move closer to the access point. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (6 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Uncolored vertical bars indicate that there is no signal being received. Probable causes:
l The computer is trying to establish an initial connection. l You have moved out of range of the network. Suggested action:
l Wait l Move closer to the access point. Uncolored vertical bars with a red letter x at the top indicate that there is no radio connection. Probable cause: The radio is disabled. Suggested action: Enable the radio. To enable the radio, right-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon and click Enable Radio. These graphical link status indicators are also shown on the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon in the system tray. The verbal description of the signal strength appears when you hover the cursor over the icon. If the signal strength indications are anything other than very good or excellent, you should take the appropriate suggested action. Viewing or modifying the wireless network properties To view or modify the wireless network properties (Windows 2000 environment) 1. Open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon
. 2. If it is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Select the network from the Preferred networks list and click Properties. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (7 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. From the Wireless Network Properties box, you can enable or disable WEP data encryption and change the network name and network key (see the Completing the setup section for instructions). file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (8 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide To view or modify the wireless network properties (Windows XP environment) 1. Open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. b. Double-click the Network Connections icon. c. Right-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click Properties. 2. If it is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Select the network from the Preferred networks list and click Properties. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (9 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. 5. From the Wireless Networks Properties box, you can enable or disable WEP data encryption and change the network name and the network key (see the Completing the setup section for instructions). file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (10 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Setting up an ad hoc (peer-to-peer) group network for connecting to the Internet To connect the computers in an ad hoc group network to the Internet, you must install the Windows Internet connection sharing (ICS) component. ICS installation is not required, however, for communication among a group of computers that have a Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI card installed in each computer. You must also add an ad hoc network to the Preferred networks list on the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Configuration box that appears when the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility is open. Select one of your desktop computers to serve as the host computer (all other computers are called clients). The host computer must be running either the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system. The host computer is the only computer that connects directly to the Internet. Dell recommends that the host computer be the desktop computer having the fastest microprocessor and the most memory. NOTEInternet connection sharing requires that the host computer have either a modem or another network adapter in addition to a wireless network adapter. The modem or the additional network adapter is used to access the Internet. Your Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI card is used to share the Internet connections with other clients. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (11 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Setting up Internet connection sharing (ICS) on the host computer To set up ICS in the Windows XP environment 1. Connect the host computer to the Internet. 2. From the host computer, click the Start button. 3. Click Help and Support. 4. Perform a search on Internet Connection Sharing. 5. From the Pick a task list, click Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Network Connection. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setting up ICS. To set up ICS in the Windows 2000 environment 1. Connect the host computer to the Internet. 2. From the host computer, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. 4. If the host computer is connected to the Internet using a dial-up connection, double-click Dial-up Connection, click Properties, click Sharing, and then ensure that both Enabled Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and Enabled on-demand dialing are selected. 5. If the host computer is connected to the Internet using a cable or DSL modem, double-click Local Area Connection. 6. In the Local Area Connection Status box, click Properties. 7. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. 8. Click OK Adding an ad hoc network You can add an ad hoc network (for peer-to-peer communicating) that either requires a WEP key or does not. Instructions for adding and configuring an ad hoc network for both types of ad hoc networks are provided below:
l Adding an ad hoc network that does not require a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) l Adding an ad hoc network that requires a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) l Adding an ad hoc network that does not require a WEP key (Windows XP environment) l Adding an ad hoc network that requires a WEP key (Windows XP environment) Adding an ad hoc network that does not require a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) 1. To add an ad hoc network to the Preferred networks list, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon
. 2. If the Wireless Networks tab is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (12 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 5. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network: wireless access points are not used box. 6. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (13 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 7. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a bubble on top of the icon for that network. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (14 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Adding an ad hoc network that requires a WEP key (Windows 2000 environment) 1. To add an ad hoc network to the Preferred networks list, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon
. 2. If the Wireless Networks tab is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (15 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 4. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 5. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 6. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 7. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 8. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network: wireless access points are not used box. 9. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (16 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 10. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (17 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Adding an ad hoc network that does not require a WEP key (Windows XP environment) 1. To add an ad hoc network to the Preferred networks list, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. b. Double-click the Network Connections icon. c. Right-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click Properties. 2. If the Wireless Networks tab is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. 4. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (18 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 6. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network: wireless access points are not used box. 7. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (19 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 8. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. Adding an ad hoc network that requires a WEP key (Windows XP environment) 1. To add an ad hoc network to the Preferred networks list, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. b. Double-click the Network Connections icon. c. Right-click Dell TrueMobile 1180 Internal 802.11b Mini PCI Card in the LAN or High-Speed Internet area and click Properties. 2. If the Wireless Networks tab is not already on top, click the Wireless Networks tab. 3. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected. If it is not, select it. 4. Click Add. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (20 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 5. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. 6. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) box. 7. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically box. 8. Type the network key in the Network key box. NOTEYou do not need to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as you type the network key. 9. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network: wireless access points are not used box. 10. Click OK. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (21 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 11. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the added network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network. Disabling the radio To disable the radio on your Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card, right-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon in the system tray and click Disable Radio. To enable the radio, right-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon and click Enable Radio. Diagnostics You can run a number of diagnostics on your Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless device to verify its operational and functional file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (22 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide status. NOTEYour network connection is lost when you run the diagnostics. When the test run is over, your network connection is automatically reestablished. Diagnostics (Windows 2000 environment) 1. To begin running the diagnostics, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon
. 2. Click the Diagnostics tab. 3. To see a description of the test, click each test and look in the Status area. 4. All tests are selected by default. To run an individual test or some but not all of the tests, clear the check box for those tests that you do not want to run. 5. Click Run. 6. If your Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card fails any of the diagnostics tests, see the Troubleshooting section. Diagnostics (Windows XP environment) file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (23 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide 1. To begin running the diagnostics, open the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility. a. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel, click Switch to Classic View. b. Double-click the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility icon. 2. Click the Diagnostics tab. 3. To see a description of the test, click each test and look in the Status area. 4. All tests are selected by default. To run an individual test or some but not all of the tests, clear the check box for those tests that you do not want to run. 5. Click Run Tests. 6. If your Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card fails any of the diagnostics tests, see the Troubleshooting section. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (24 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Using the TrueMobile 1180 Wireless Utility: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/utility.htm (25 of 25) [8/19/02 4:49:21 PM]
Troubleshooting: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Troubleshooting: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Cannot connect to the network Performance and connectivity problems Getting help Cannot connect to the network If your Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless device appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to the network, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the Network name (SSID) and Wireless network key
(WEP) settings in your Wireless Network Properties and the name and WEP key of the network you are trying to connect to. As explained in Completing the setup, the network name and WEP key are case sensitive. Verify that the spelling and case of these parameters are correct and that the settings are exactly the same on all computers on the network. If you have verified that the spelling and case of these parameters are correct and that the settings are exactly the same on all computers on the network and you are still unable to connect to the network, see Performance and connectivity problems. Performance and connectivity problems Problem or symptom The computers seem to be communicating, but they do not appear in the My Computer window or in the My Network Places window. Possible solution Windows 2000 environment Windows XP environment Verify that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all the computers on your network. Verify that File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all the computers on your network. 1. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, double-
click the Local Area Connection icon. 4. In the Local Area Connection Status box, click Properties. 5. In the Local Area Connection 1. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel (if you are looking at Category View, slick Switch to Classic View). 2. In Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon. 3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet area, right-click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties. 4. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties box, if the General tab is not on top, click the file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/trouble.htm (1 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Troubleshooting: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Properties box, verify that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box is selected. If the check box is cleared, select it. If the check box is not present, click Install. In the Select Network Component Type box, select Service and click Add. In the Select Network Service box, select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK. Close the Local Area Connection Properties box. 6. Close the Local Area Connection Status box. 7. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window. General tab. 5. In the This connection uses the following items list, verify that the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks check box is selected. If the check box is cleared, select it. If this item is not present, click Install. In the Select Network Component Type box, select Service and click Add. In the Select Network Service box, select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK. Close the Wireless Network Connection Properties box. 6. Close the Network Connections window. Data transfer is sometimes very slow. Data transfer is always very slow. Computers are not communicating with the network. In Microsoft Windows 2000, I get the following error message: Medium cable disconnected. Also, there is a red X on my network icon in the system tray. Network performance is really slow when the system is docked to a docking station that has an active Ethernet port. NOTEFor Windows 2000 only. Microwave ovens and some cordless phones operate at the same radio frequency as the TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI cards. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is in use, it interferes with the wireless network. Therefore, keep computers having the TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI card at least 20 feet away from your microwave oven and any cordless telephone that operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Some homes and most offices are steel-framed structures. The steel in such buildings may interfere with your network's radio signals, thus causing a slowdown in the data transmission rate. Try moving your computers to different locations in the building to see if performance improves. If your network has an AP1100 access point, check all cables and make sure the power LED on the front of the AP1100 is green. This indicates that your computer is not properly configured to connect to the network. Verify that all of the wireless network properties settings are correct (see Viewing or modifying the wireless network properties). Also, make sure that your computer is receiving a good signal from the access point. See Viewing the link status of your wireless connection. This condition occurs if you dock your system into a docking station that has an active Ethernet port while your Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal Mini PCI card is still active and connected to an access point. This happens because Windows 2000 must now handle two active network connections. You need to either disconnect the Ethernet cable from your docking station, or disable the radio on your Mini PCI Card. To disable the radio on your Mini PCI Card, right click on the Dell TrueMobile 1180 utility icon icon in the system tray and click Disable Radio. NOTEThe radio is not automatically enabled when you computer next starts. To enable the radio, right-click on the Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility icon and click Enable Radio. Getting help Technical support is available online from Dell at http://support.dell.com file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/trouble.htm (2 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Troubleshooting: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/trouble.htm (3 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Specifications: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Specifications: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Physical characteristics Temperature and humidity limitations Power characteristics Networking characteristics Radio characteristics Physical characteristics Form factor Mini PCI specification, May 2002. Type IIIA form factor Dimensions (length, width) 59.7550.95 mm Temperature and humidity limitations Operating 0 to 85C 95% maximum (no condensation allowed) Storage 20 to 85C 95% maximum (no condensation allowed) Power characteristics Doze mode 100 mA Receive mode 220 mA Transmit mode 330 mA Power supply 3.3 V Networking characteristics Compatibility IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LANs (DSSS) file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/specs.htm (1 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Specifications: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Network operating system Host operating system Microsoft Windows Networking Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 l NDIS5 miniport driver Media access protocol CSMA/CA (collision avoidance) with acknowledgment (ACK) Data rate High 11 Mbps Medium 5.5 Mbps Standard 2 Mbps Low 1 Mbps NOTEThe Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card uses an automatic transmit rate select mechanism Radio characteristics Table 1. RF (radio frequency) band: 2.4 GHz (24002500 MHz) Modulation technique Direct sequence spread spectrum l CCK for high and medium transmit rate l DQPSK for standard transmit rate l DBPSK for low transmit rate Spreading 11-Chip Barker sequence Bit error rate (BER) Better than 105 Nominal output power 15 dBm Table 2. Range at various transmission rates Transmission rate High speed
(11 Mbps) Medium speed
(5.5 Mbps) Standard speed
(2 Mbps) Low speed
(1 Mbps) Open office environment range 207 m
(683 ft) Semi-open office environment range 59 m
(194 ft) Closed office environment range 29 m
(96 ft) 297 m
(980 ft) 74 m
(244 ft) 36 m
(119 ft) Receiver sensitivity 85 dBm 88 dBm Delay spread (at FER of <1%) 250 ns 300 ns 400 m
(1300 ft) 90 m
(300 ft) 40 m
(130 ft) 91 dBm 400 ns 550 m
(1750 ft) 115 m
(375 ft) 50 m
(165 ft) 94 dBm 500 ns file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/specs.htm (2 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Specifications: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide NOTES 1The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-
density materials. 2Range is also affected by obstacles in the signal path (of the radio) that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal. 3In open office environments, the absence of physical obstructions between antennas improves the range because there is a clear line-of-sight. 4A semi-open office environment is one in which the work area is divided by short walls that are above the level of the desk top; antennas are at desk top level. 5A closed office environment is one in which the work areas are separated by floor-to-ceiling walls. Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/specs.htm (3 of 3) [8/19/02 4:49:22 PM]
Regulatory Information: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Regulatory Information: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Information for the user Regulatory information Information for the user Wireless interoperability The Dell TrueMobile 1180 products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
l IEEE Std. 802.1b-1999. Standard on Wireless LAN. l Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance). The Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI card and your health The Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI card, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:
l Using the Dell TrueMobile equipment on board airplanes, or l Using the Dell TrueMobile equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless device before you turn it on. Regulatory information The Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/regs.htm (1 of 4) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
Regulatory Information: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide approvals, see Radio approvals. Dell Computer Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell TrueMobile 1180 kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Computer Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Computer Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines. CanadaIndustry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet quipement est conforme aux principales caractristiques dfinies dans la Directive europenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. Die Gerte erfllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Questa apparecchiatura conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE. Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE de la UE, "Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones". Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho
(Directiva RTT). O exoplismos autos plhroi tis basikes apaits ths koinotikhs odhgias EU R&TTE 1999/5/E. Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindapparatuur 1999/5/EG. Dette udstyr opfylder de Vsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr. Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU. Utrustningen uppfyller kraven fr EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och msesidigt erknnande av utrustningens verensstmmelse (R&TTE). Tm laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja teleptelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia. France file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/regs.htm (2 of 4) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
Regulatory Information: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorised power indoors is:
10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz2483.5 MHz) 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz (NOTEChannels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz) There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorisation procedure by the Ministry of Defence, with maximum authorised power of 100 mW in the 2446.52483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band:
l Maximum authorized power indoors is 100 mW l Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10 mW Departments in which the use of the 24002483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors:
01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyrnes 02 Aisne 03 Allier 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin 05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nivre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 09 Arige 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drme 32 Gers 70 Haute Sane 71 Sane et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 63 Puy du Dme 94 Val de Marne 64 Pyrnes Atlantique This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTEYour Dell TrueMobile wireless LAM Mini PCI card transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW. Italia A license is required for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited. E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/regs.htm (3 of 4) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
Regulatory Information: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide USAFederal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful interference. l This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTEThe radiated output power of this Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. To determine the location of the antenna within your computer, check the information posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com. Interference statement 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. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such 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 taking one or more of the following measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTEThis Dell TrueMobile 1180 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio approvals To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com. Back to the top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/regs.htm (4 of 4) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
Glossary: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide Back to Contents Glossary: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide access point available network BER client computer dBm DBPSK DQPSK DSSS A stand-alone wireless hub that allows any computer that has a wireless network adapter to communicate with another computer and to connect to the Internet. One of the networks listed in the Available networks list on the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Configuration box that appears when the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility is open. Any wireless network that is broadcasting and is within receiving range of the Dell TrueMobile 1180 internal 802.11b Mini PCI card appears on the list. Bit error rate. The ratio of errors to the total number of bits being sent in a data transmission from one location to another. The computer that gets its Internet connection by sharing either the host computer's connection or the access point's connection. A unit for expression of power level in decibels with reference to a power of 1 milliwatt. differential-binary-phase-shift keying. differential-quadrature-phase-shift keying. A compression technique that transmits only the differences between the values of the phase of the sine wave rather than the full absolute value. direct sequence spread spectrum. A type of radio technology. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) A mechanism for allocating IP addresses dynamically so that addresses can be reused when hosts no longer need them. file and printer sharing A capability that allows a number of people to view, modify, and print the same file(s) from different computers. GHz host computer IEEE gigahertz. A unit of frequency equal to 1 000 000 000 cycles per second. The computer that is directly connected to the Internet via a modem or network adapter. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Internet Protocol (IP) address The address of a computer that is attached to a network. Part of the address designates which network the computer is on, and the other part represents the host identification. LAN m MHz Mbps ns local area network meter megahertz. A unit of frequency equal to 1 000 000 cycles per second. megabits per second. Transmission speed of 1 000 000 bits per second. nanosecond. 1 billionth (1/1 000 000 000) of a second. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/glossary.htm (1 of 2) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
Glossary: Dell TrueMobile 1180 Mini PCI Card User's Guide peer-to-peer network preferred network Service Set Identifier (SSID) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities and any computer can initiate a communication session. One of the networks that you have configured. Such networks appear in the Preferred networks list on the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Configuration box when the TrueMobile 1180 wireless utility is open. A value that controls access to a wireless network. The SSID for your wireless network card must match the SSID for any access point that you want to connect with. If the value does not match, you are not granted access to the network. You can have up to three SSIDs. Each SSID can be up to 32 characters long and is case-sensitive. A form of data encryption. You must set the WEP key information in the client to match the WEP key used by the access point. The WEP key can be enabled or disabled. The WEP key is case-sensitive. Back to top Back to Contents Please read copyright and trademark information file:///P|/User%20Manuals/1180/glossary.htm (2 of 2) [8/19/02 4:49:23 PM]
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Broadcom Corporation
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0007091952
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270 Innovation Drive
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San Jose, California 95134
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United States
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d******@ckccertification.com
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A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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QDS
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BRCM1002
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A****** L******
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Manager, Compliance Engineering
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40892********
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408-5********
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a******@broadcom.com
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CETECOM Inc.
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L******** S********
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411 Dixon Landing
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Milpitas, California 95035
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408-5********
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CETECOM Inc.
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L******** S******
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411 Dixon Landing
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Milpitas, California 95035
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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. | ||||||
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1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Wireless LAN mini-PCI 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 listed is EIRP. This transmitter is restricted for use only in the Dell Inspiron and Latitude series laptops as documented in this filing. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with the appropriate information for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Highest report SAR values: Head = N/A; Body = 0.664W/kg | ||||
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 |
Cetecom Inc.
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1 | Name |
L****** S****
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1 | Telephone Number |
408-5********
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1 | Fax Number |
510-2********
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l******@cetecomusa.com
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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 | 2472.00000000 | 0.2338800 |
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