Accton Technology ACCWN3301G Users Manual
802.11b Wireless PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide
802.11b Wireless PC Card
11 Mbps Wireless PC Card
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WN3301G-P1
E062002-R01
Contents
Introduction 1
Package Checklist 1
Hardware Description 1
Features 2
Applications 2
System Requirements 3
Installation 3
Driver Installation 5
Windows 95/98/2000 Installation 5
Driver Installation for Windows NT 4.0 10
Network Configuration and Planning 13
Network Topologies 13
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN 13
Infrastructure Wireless LAN 14
Setting the Communication Domain 15
Stationary Wireless PCs 15
Roaming Wireless PCs 15
Configuration and Diagnostic Utility 16
Utility Installation 16
Using the Wireless LAN Utility 16
Troubleshooting 20
Adapter Installation Problems 20
Network Connection Problems 20
Compliances 22
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 22
CAUTION STATEMENT: 22
CSA Statement (Canada) 23
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) 23
CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) 24
Product Specifications 25
General Specifications 25
Software Drivers 26
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Contents
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Introduction
The Wireless PC Card is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates
with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary
conferences. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with
considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance
overhead for cabling). Just install enough wireless Access Stations to cover your network
area, plug wireless cards into your devices, and start networking.
Using this card in conjunction with the Access Station, you can create an instant network
that integrates seamlessly with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding
your network is as easy as moving or installing additional Access Stations – no wires!
Package Checklist
The Wireless PC Card package includes:
• 1 Wireless PC Card (WN3301G-P1)
• 1 driver and utility CD
• This Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Description
The Wireless PC Card supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps half-duplex connections to
Ethernet networks. This card is fully compliant with 2.4 GHz DSSS CSMA/CA wireless
networking as defined in IEEE 802.11b. It can be installed in any device with a Type II
PCMCIA slot. It supports Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above) /98/NT/2000.
WN3301G-P1
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Wireless PC Card
Features
• 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
• Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
• Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
• Integrates with or replaces wired LANs at dramatically lower cost than wired
alternatives
• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet LANs augments existing networks quickly and
easily
• Easy installation
• Working range up to 30 m (100 ft) at 11 Mbps, up to 100 m (300 ft) at 5.5 Mbps and
lower (indoor communication)
• Direct Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust,
interference-resistant and secure wireless connection
• Supports a wide range of systems (Win95 OSR2.1 or above/98/NT/2000)
• Plug-and-Play
• Provides a user-friendly interface for configuration
• Enhances your network security with WEP data encryption
• Built-in antenna
Applications
The Wireless products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client
access to the network in applications like these:
• Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
• Difficult-to-wire environments
Historic or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open areas where wiring is difficult
to employ
• Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and
change location
• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need a temporary setup for a
short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies which need additional
workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites
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System Requirements
• Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to databases while
being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus
• SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network
System Requirements
Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following
requirements:
• A computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot, and a PCMCIA card and socket services
compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification
• Windows 95/98/NT/2000 (Prepare the Windows installation CD-ROM for use during
installation.)
• A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program
• Other IEEE 802.11b-compliant devices installed in your service area
Installation
Warn ings:
• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the
metal chassis of your device before handling the card.
1. Turn on your device and boot your operating system.
2. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your device.
3. With the PC Card’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and the
“Model:WN3301G-P1” label facing up, slide the card completely into the PCMCIA
slot as shown below.
Note:
The PCMCIA slot allows you to “hot swap” PC Cards any time, even when the power of
your system is on.
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Wireless PC Card
4. For Windows 95 (OSR2.1 or above)/98/NT/2000, PCMCIA card and socket services
compliant with revision 2.10 of the PCMCIA specification are required. Please check
the documents of your PCMCIA driver before installing the software driver for the
WN3301G-P1.
5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system. Drivers can be found
on the driver CD. See “Driver Installation” on the next page for more information.
6. Install the configuration program for your wireless PC card. The SETUP.EXE file can
be found on the utility CD. See “Configuration and Diagnostic Utility” on page 16 for
more information.
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Driver Installation
Driver Installation
The driver and utility CD that comes with the package contains all the software drivers
available for the Wireless PC Card.
Windows 95/98/2000 Installation
1. Insert the PC Card into a standard Type II or III PCMCIA slot in your device.
2. Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to
install the driver needed. Click “Next” to find the driver.
3. Insert the Driver and Utility CD, enter the drive letter of your CD drive, specify the the
location of the driver, and click “Next.”
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