Abocom Systems WB2550 User Manual
802.11b Wireless LAN
CardBus PC Card
User Manual
Doc. No.: 022103-02
REGULATORY STATEMENTS
FCC Certification
The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules
governing the use of electronic equipment.
Part15, Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2) This device must accept any interface received, including interface that may
cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
CAUTION:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Regulatory statement (R&TTE / WLAN IEEE 802.11b)
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP
and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be
restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to
indoor use.
CE Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: 802.11b Wireless LAN CardBus PC Card
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given
in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following
European standards:
EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (2001)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
EN 50371: 2002
EN 60950: 2000
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1
FEATURES ................................................................................................. 1
WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS ................................................................. 2
The Peer-to-Peer Network............................................................ 2
The Access Point Network........................................................... 3
LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................... 3
Link: Green (On/Off) ................................................................... 3
Act: Orange (Blink)...................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 4
INSTALL THE DEVICE ................................................................................ 4
INSTALL THE DRIVER................................................................................ 4
In Windows 98 ............................................................................. 4
In Windows ME ........................................................................... 7
In Windows 2000 ......................................................................... 9
In Windows XP.......................................................................... 11
Verify ......................................................................................... 13
INSTALL THE UTILITY ............................................................................. 14
NETWORK CONNECTION.................................................................. 16
IN WINDOWS 98/ME............................................................................... 16
I
N WINDOWS 2000/XP............................................................................ 19
CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 22
ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY ............................................. 22
Config Tab ................................................................................. 24
Advanced Config Tab ................................................................ 27
Status Tab................................................................................... 30
Statistics Tab .............................................................................. 31
About Tab .................................................................................. 32
Exit Tab...................................................................................... 33
UNINSTALLATION ............................................................................... 34
UNINSTALL THE UTILITY ........................................................................ 34
UNINSTALL THE DRIVER ......................................................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 37
INTRODUCTION
The 802.11b Wireless 32bit CardBus PC Card is a high-speed 11
Megabits per second (Mbps) Ethernet wireless network adapter that plugs
into any CardBus enabled PC. Once connected with other networked PC’s,
it allows you to share hard disk drives, DVD drives, CD drives, printers,
and the likes. It also provides shared access to a modem for Internet access.
Based on radio frequency (RF) technology, a wireless LAN transmits and
receives data over the air, along with the guarantee to provide privacy and
noninterference by the use of separate radio frequency.
The 802.11b Wireless 32bit CardBus PC Card allows you to take full
advantage of your PC’s mobility with access to real-time information and
online services anytime and anywhere. Plus, with the network
installation simplicity and flexibility, you can eliminate the need to pull
cable through walls and ceilings and allow the network to go where wires
cannot go. Exploring WWW and augmenting networks can never be
done more easily.
Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11b standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN
Complies with PC Card standard
Supports PC Card hot swap and true Plug & Play
Works with all existing network infrastructure
Complies with specific wireless products and services
Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption
Freedom to roam while staying connected
11 Mbps high-speed transfer rate
Rich diagnostic LED indicators with Integrated Antenna
Supports Window 98/2000/ME/XP
Lower power consumption
Easy to install and configure
1 -
-
Wireless Network Options
The Peer-to-Peer Network
This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily
and quickly. Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless PCI, you can
share files and printers between each PC and laptop.
Or you can use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired
global network and share files and information with other PCs via a
wireless LAN.
2 -
-
The Access Point Network
The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet
access much more conveniently. With wireless PC Cards, you can
connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.
LED Indicators
Link: Green (On/Off)
Glow – linking to an Access Point or Peer-to-Peer mode.
Act: Orange (Blink)
Blink – Transmitting/receiving wireless data.
3 -
-
INSTALLATION
Install the Device
1. Locate the CardBus slot of your system.
2. Align the Wireless PC Card in the CardBus slot. Push evenly and
slowly until it is seated.
3. Once the device has been connected to your computer, Windows will
detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files
needed for networking.
Install the Driver
In Windows 98
1. In Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).
Click Next.
4 -
-
3. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select Specify
a location: and click Browse to provide the appropriate path (e.g.
D:\WIN98). Click Next.
4. Click Next, Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system.
5 -
-
5. If you are asked to insert Windows 98 CD-ROM, please do so. Click
OK.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
7. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click Yes.
6 -
-
In Windows ME
1. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), click Next.
2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select Search
for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click
Browse to provide the appropriate path (e.g. D:\WINME.) Click
Next.
3. Click Next, Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system.
7 -
-
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
5. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click Yes.
8 -
-
Loading...