Arcadyan Technology WN4301A Users Manual

TOSHIBA

WN4301A-LF-JT

Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Manual

Contents

Introduction 1

Features 1 Applications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Checklist 2

Hardware Description 3

LED Indicators 3

Hardware Installation 4

Driver and Utility Installation 5

Windows 98/Me/2000 Installation 5 Windows XP Installation 7

Utility Configuration 10

Using Wireless Card Manager 10

Configuration 11 Link Information 14 IP information 15 Site browse 16 Version information 17

Network Configuration and Planning 18

Network Topologies 18

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 18 Infrastructure Wireless LAN 19

Setting the Communication Domain 20

Stationary Wireless PCs 20 Roaming Wireless PCs 20

Troubleshooting 21

Adapter Installation Problems 21 Network Connection Problems 22

Compliances 23

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 23 CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) 24

Specifications 25

Introduction

The WN4301A-LF-JT is a Wireless LAN PC Card, support a 54 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 points to cover your network area, plug wireless cards into your notebooks, and start networking.

Using this card in conjunction with a wireless access point, gateway or wireless router, you can create an instant network that integrates seamlessly with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional access points – no wires!

Features

• Up to 54 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 and user-friendly configuration

• Complementary Code Keying (CCK) ensures backward compatibility to the existing

802.11b WLAN infrastructure

• Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment

• Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology provides robust,

interference-resistant wireless connection

• Supports a wide range of systems (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP)

• Enhances your network security with 64/128-bit WEP data encryption

• Domain Channel Selection (DCS) allows access to the channels prescribed by the

regulation of different countries

Wireless LAN PC Card

Applications

Offers 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 that need a temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline, and shipping companies that need additional workstations for peak periods. Auditors who require workgroups at customer sites

• Access to databases for mobile workers

Doctors, nurses, retailers, office workers who need access to databases while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus

• SOHO users

SOHO (Small Office Home Office) users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network

System Requirements

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

• A laptop with a PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot

• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

(Prepare the Windows OS installation CD for use during driver and utility installation)

• A minimum of 1500 Kbytes of free disk space for installing the driver and utility program

• Other IEEE 802.11b/g-compliant devices installed in your network

Package Checklist

The Wireless LAN PC Card package includes:

• 1 Wireless PC Card

• 1 driver and utility CD with documentation

• Warrenty card

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

Hardware Description

The Wireless LAN PC Card supports up to 54Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This wireless card is fully complient with the specifications defined in IEEE 802.11g. It can be installed in any notebook with a Type Ⅱ PCMCIA slot. And this card supports Windows 98/ME/200/XP.

LED Indicators

The Wireless LAN PC Card includes two status LED inducators, as described in the following figure and table.

Link

Activity

LED Status Description

LINK

ACT Flashing Indicates that the card is transmitting or receiving packets

On Indicates a valid connection Flashing Indicates that the card is scanning for available networks

Wireless LAN PC Card

Hardware Installation

Warnings:

Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal chassis of your computer or the ground before handling the card.

To install the card:

1. Turn on your notebook.

2. Install the driver and utility program into your system. Drivers can be found on the driver and utility CD. See the following section for more information on driver and utility installation.

3. Find an available Type II PCMCIA slot in your notebook.

4. With the card’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot, slide the card completely into the slot as shown below.

Wireless LAN PC Card

5. This screen will appear, though the driver is fully compatible with Windows 2000, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. Click Yes to continue with the installation.

Do not click No, as this will cancel the installation and the driver will not be installed

Note:

properly.

6. The InstallShield wizard will start copy driver files into your system, this may take a few minutes. The Country Select window will then appear, click OK to exit the window. The installation process in now completed.

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