Accton Technology WM8931BE, WM8921BE User Manual

Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card

User Guide

Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card

IEEE 802.16e 2.5/3.5 GHz WiMAX PCMCIA Card

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Compliances

Federal Communication Commission 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 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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

EC Conformance Declaration

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:

• EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety

• EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-4 - EMC requirements for radio equipment N 50392 - Country specific SAR requirements

• E

This device is intended for use in all European Community countries:

About This Guide

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the PCMCIA Card, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software.

Audience

This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:

Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or

instructions.

Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the

system or equipment.

Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Related Publications

The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use the PCMCIA Card:

Quick Start Guide

Also, as part of the PCMCIA Card’s software, there is online help that describes all configuration related features.

Revision History

This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

June 2007 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

Features 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Package Checklist 1-2 Hardware Description 1-2

Antennas 1-2 LED Indicators 1-3

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1

Chapter 3: Quick Setup 3-1

Starting the WiMAX Connection Manager 3-1 Setting a Profile 3-2 Connecting to a WiMAX Service 3-4

Chapter 4: Configuration 4-1

Using WinemaCM 4-1 The Config Screen 4-3

Notification Settings 4-4

The Profile Screen 4-5

Profile Settings 4-6 Authentication Settings 4-7

The Status Screen 4-11

Connection Info 4-11 Network Info 4-12 Program Info 4-13 Error Log 4-15

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Diagnosing LED Indicators A-1 Network Connection Problems A-1 Uninstalling the WinemaCM Software A-2 WinemaCM Error IDs A-3

Contents

Appendix B: Specifications B-1

Appendix C: Configuration File C-1

Appendix D: Using Partial Scan D-1

Appendix E: Registry Settings E-1

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card is a network adapter that enables a notebook PC to connect to a service provider’s 2.5 or 3.5 GHz mobile WiMAX network.

The PCMCIA card plugs directly into a compatible card slot and includes its own driver and configuration software for Windows XP and Windows Vista. The card includes two folding antennas that can be adjusted for best signal reception. When connected to a WiMAX base station, the card is capable of providing a maximum download data rate of 4 Mbps and an upload rate of 1.5 Mbps.

Antennas

PCMCIA Slot Connector

Features

• Provides a maximum download data rate of 4 Mbps and an upload rate of 1.5 Mbps

• Easy installation with a user-friendly interface for configuration

• Working range up to 5 km (3 miles) from base station

• Scaleable Orthoganal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) wireless technology provides a robust, interference-resistant connection

• Driver support for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows Vista

• Strong network security with PKMv2, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS support

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Introduction

System Requirements

Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following:

• A notebook PC with a PCMCIA Type II slot

• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista

• An account with a WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) service provider operating a mobile service in the licensed 2.5 and 3.5 GHz bands

Package Checklist

The Wireless PC Card package includes:

• Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card

• Driver and utility CD (includes this User Guide)

• Quick Start Guide Flyer

• Safety notice

Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials, in case there is a need to return the product.

Hardware Description

The WiMAX PCMCIA Card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE

802.16e-2005 WAVE 1. It can be installed in any notebook PC with a Type II

PCMCIA-compatible slot. The notebook PC must be running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista.

Antennas

The WiMAX PCMCIA Card includes two fold-out antennas for wireless communications. The antennas operate in a Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC) mode when receiving, helping to avoid multipath fading effects. When transmitting, the card only uses one antenna.

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Hardware Description

LED Indicators

The WiMAX PCMCIA Card includes two status LED indicators. The indicators are visible through the card’s black plastic case when it is inserted into a PCMCIA slot.

The LEDs are described in the following figure and table.

Status LEDs

LED Status Description

Red On The card is correctly installed in a PCMCIA slot and

is receiving power.

Green On The card has a valid link with a WiMAX base station.

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Chapter 2: Installation

Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always

To install the card’s driver and utilities for Windows XP or WIndows Vista, the card must be either first inserted in an available PCMCIA slot, or inserted during the set-up procedure. When you first insert the card in a slot, the Windows “Found New Hardware” dialog box displays. Just click Cancel.

Note: If you encounter problems installing the PCMCIA card, see “Troubleshooting” on

To set up the card’s Windows driver and utilities, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your notebook and wait until the Windows system has completely

2. Load the driver and utility CD that comes with the package. The install program

touch the metal chassis of your computer or the ground to equalize the static charges, before handling the card.

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started.

should start automatically.

If the install program does not start automatically, open the folder that displays the CD’s contents and find the file “WinemaCM_Install.exe” in the root directory. Double click the file to start the install program.

3. Click Next to continue the installation.

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Installation

4. Select the “I accept the terms of the license agreement” radio button, then click

Next.

5. Select the software and utilities you want to install. Be sure both the WiMAX

Client Driver and WiMAX Client Connection Management are selected. Confirm the installation location before clicking Next.

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6. If the following message is displayed, you need to insert the WiMAX card in an

available PCMCIA slot on the PC. (Note that this message will not display if you already inserted the card in a slot before starting this set-up procedure.)

Find an available PCMCIA slot in your notebook and with the card’s 68-pin connector facing the slot, slide the card completely into the slot. When the card is inserted correctly, the green LED on the card turns on (see page 1-3).

Click OK to continue the installation.

Note: If the Windows “Found New Hardware” dialog box displays, click Cancel.

7. When the following warning message concerning Windows Logo testing is

displayed, click the “Continue Anyway” button.

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Installation

8. Wait for the software installation procedure to complete.

9. When the “Installation Complete” message displays, click Finish.

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