Askey Computer WLC030 User Manual
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card
User’s Manual
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,
without the express written permission of the seller.
The seller provides this documentation without warranty, term, or condition of any kind. The seller
may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this
documentation at any time.
Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2002 All rights reserved.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduct ion .....................................................................................................................................1
Wireless LAN Basics........................................................................................................................................2
Local Area Network (LAN)........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Ad Hoc Network......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Infrastructure Network............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Roaming ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireles s LAN Card.....................................................................................................4
System Requirements......................................................................................................................................5
Wir ele s s L AN Card Status LE Ds....................................................................................................................... 5
The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card ( O nly for W ireless LAN USB Card)........................................................6
Installing the Wireless LAN Card Softwar e ........................................................................................................6
Installing the Hardware and Driver.................................................................................................................. 12
Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Windows NT4.0 (For Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Only)...................................................................................................... 14
Windows XP............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Cards Monit or Ut ility ............................................................................................... 21
I
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
PART I. Wireless LAN Card Monitor Ut ility for Win98\98SE\Me\2000\ NT .........................................................21
Wireless LAN Cards Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 21
Wireless LAN Cards Monitor Utility .................................................................................................................22
Status...........................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting to Other Wireless LAN Cards (Ad-Hoc Mode)..................................................................................................... 23
Connecting to Access Points (Infrastructure Mode)................................................................................................................ 25
Checking Link Quality ( I nfrastructure Mode Only) ............................................................................................ 27
Statistics.......................................................................................................................................................28
Site Survey....................................................................................................................................................29
Connecting to Desired Site By Site Survey Utility................................................................................................................... 30
Encryption..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Advanced......................................................................................................................................................33
Changing the Fragmentation/RTS Threshold.......................................................................................................................... 33
Version.........................................................................................................................................................35
PART 2. Configurat ion Uti lity f or W indows XP............................................................................................... 36
Connecting to an Access Point or Wireless LAN Card ...................................................................................... 36
Viewing Wireless Connect io n Status............................................................................................................... 38
Conf iguring Y our W ireles s Prope rt ies.............................................................................................................. 39
General..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Wireless Networks.................................................................................................................................................................... 41
To Access Certain Wireless Network Only .............................................................................................................................. 43
Authentication.......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
II
Contents
Chapter 4 Uninstalling t he Wireless L AN Card ............................................................................................... 47
Remo v ing the Wireles s LAN Card................................................................................................................... 47
Uninstalli ng the W ir e le s s LAN Card So ft war e ..................................................................................................48
Chapter 5 Updating the Device Driver ............................................................................................................51
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 53
Radio Interference......................................................................................................................................... 53
Card Not Detected.........................................................................................................................................54
Cannot Connect to Anot her Wireless LA N Card............................................................................................... 54
Poor Link Quality........................................................................................................................................... 55
Cannot Connect to Acces s Point.....................................................................................................................55
Appendix A Limited Warr ant y ........................................................................................................................ 57
Wireless LAN Hardware.................................................................................................................................57
Wireless LAN Softw ar e.................................................................................................................................. 58
Appendix B Regulator y Compliance .............................................................................................................. 59
FCC Par t 15 De c laration of Conf orm ity ( Do C).................................................................................................. 59
FCC Ru le s and Regula tio ns - Par t 15 ............................................................................................................. 60
FCC Radiation Exposure Stat eme nt................................................................................................................ 61
Appendix C Setting Up T CP/ IP .......................................................................................................................63
III
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
Appen dix D S pe cifica tion............................................................................................................................... 67
Software....................................................................................................................................................... 67
Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................... 69
Glossary.......................................................................................................................................................... 75
IV
Table of Figures
Figure 3-1 Ad-Hoc Configuration................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 3-2 Infras t r ucture Mode Configuratio n .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 3-3 Indrast r ucture Mode Link Stat us................................................................................................. 27
Fig ure 3 - 4 W ireles s L AN Ca rds Monito r Utility – Statistics ............................................................................ 28
Fig ure 3 - 5 W ireles s L AN Ca rds Monito r Utility – Site Survey........................................................................ 30
Fig ure 3 - 6 W ireles s L AN Ca rds Monito r Utility – Encr y ption......................................................................... 32
Fig ure 3 - 7 W ireles s L AN Ca rds Monito r Utility – Advanced .......................................................................... 34
Fig ure 3 - 8 W ireles s L AN Ca rds Monito r Utility – Ve rsion.............................................................................. 35
Fig ure 3 - 9 W indows X P Configura tion Uti lity-Connect to W ireles s Net wor k................................................... 37
Figure 3-10 Windows XP- Connectio n Status.............................................................................................. 39
Figure 3-11 Windows XP Connection Propert ies -General ........................................................................... 40
Figure 3-12 Windows XP Connection Propert ies-W ireless Networks ............................................................ 41
Figure 3-13 Windows XP-Add Prefer r ed Networ k s ...................................................................................... 42
Figure 3-14 Windows XP Configuration Utility-Set up Networ k t o Aceess ...................................................... 44
Figure 3-15 Windows XP Connection Propert ies -Authentication.................................................................. 45
Contents
V
Chapter 1 Introduction
This Wireless LAN Card is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN PCMCIA/USB adapter. It allows
your computer to connect to a wireless network and to share resources, such as files or printers
without being bound to the network wires. Operating in 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) radio transmission, the Wireless LAN Card transfers data at speeds up to
11Mbps. Both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode are supported. For network security concern,
64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) algorithm is used. In addition, its standard
compliance ensures that it can communicate with any 802.11b networks.
This User’s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless LAN
Card. Your Wireless LAN Card will allow you to connect your computer to other Wireless
LAN Card equipped computers.
1
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
Wire les s LAN Basics
This section conations some Wireless LAN basics to help you better understand how the
product work together to create a wireless network.
Local Area Network (LAN)
Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or
more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.
The Wireless LAN Card allows you to interact with other computers without having to run
cables normally associated with networks. This lets you move your computer around while
staying connected to your network.
There are two ways to use the Wireless LAN Card. One way is to connect directly to one or
more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers, forming an Ad Hoc wireless network. The
second way is to connect to an Access Point that gives you access to an existing wired LAN,
forming an Infrastructure wireless network.
Ad Hoc Network
The Ad Hoc network offers peer to peer connections between workstations, allowing
communication between computers within range that have an 802.11b DSSS compatible PC
2
Chapter 1 Introduction
card installed. A wireless Ad Hoc network can also access a wired LAN’s TCP/IP service
(such as e-mail and the Internet) by using a TCP/IP software router on an Ethernet equipped
PowerBook or notebook.
Infras tructu re N e tw o rk
The infrastructure network uses an access point (or several access points) as a gateway,
linking the wireless network to a wired LAN. As a result, portable workstations or desktops on
your wireless network have access to all of the features of your wired LAN including e-mail,
Internet access, network printers and files server.
Roaming
Multiple Access Points can be installed to extend the wireless service coverage area for
seamless wireless access. Within an extended service area, all Access Points and wireless
clients must have the same Service Set Identity (SSID). Roaming among different Access
Points is controlled automatically to maintain the wireless connectivity at all times.
3
Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless LAN Card
This chapter describes the system requirement and Wireless LAN Card status LEDs. In
addition, we will guide you through the Wireless LAN Card installation as outlined below:
For Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/NT
1. Installing the software utility using the provided Software Utility CD.
2. Installing the hardware and then driver installation will be auto-processed.
For Windows NT4.0 (for PCMCIA card only)
1. Installing the software utility using the provided Software Utility CD.
2. Manually install the driver and the hardware.
For Windows XP
Installing the hardware and then manually install the driver upon hardware detection.
When connecting the hardware, note that this Wireless LAN Card is for use with UL
Note:
listed I.T.E. computers.
4
After completing the steps above, if you need to set up the TCP/IP protocol to communicate
with your network, refer to “Appendix C Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 63 for details.
System Requirements
To use the Wireless LAN Card, your computer must meet the following minimum
requirements:
!
Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP/NT4.0 (for Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card)
!
Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000/XP (for Wireless LAN USB Card)
!
32 MB of RAM, additional memory recommended
!
Standard
Wire les s LAN Car d Stat u s L EDs
The two LEDs on the Wireless LAN Card indicate connection status and data transfer
operation status, as described below:
LED Color State Description
Power Red On The adapter is plugged into the
PCMCIA
slot/
port
USB
your computer.
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
PCMCIA
slot/
USB
port of
Activity Green Blinking Transmission mode. The faster the LED blinks, the higher
the data exchange rate.
5
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
The Antenna on the Wireless LAN Card (Only for Wireless L AN USB Card)
The USB adapter comes with one powerful antenna. You can rotate the antenna from 0 to 180
degrees to adjust its range and the connection quality.
Note:
caused.
Installing the W ireless L AN Card Software
Note:
LAN Card Software, so you don’t have to install extra software but only need to install the
driver to activate the Wireless LAN Card. Please skip this step and go to next section
“Ins t a l ling t he Hard war e” .
Do not rotate the antenna more than 180 degrees, otherwise permanent damage may be
If you are using Windows XP, the operation system is already equipped with Wireless
Caution:
software. If this happens, the Windows PnP function will detect the
issue a dialog box requesting its driver. Click
Do not connect the Wireless LAN Card device to your computer before installing its
device and
to quit the wizard.
Cancel
PCMCIA/USB
Follow these steps to install the Wireless LAN Card software:
1. Close all Windows programs that are running.
6
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
2. Insert the provided Software Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select
Driver and Utility
. Or, run
Setup.exe
CD where D is the drive letter. When the welcome screen pops up, click
3. For quick installation, select
One Click Installation
from the D:\
folder of the Software Utility
Utility
Next
and Click OK to jump to step 10.
For custom installation ( to select the parameters that you would like to use), select
Custom Installation
and click OK to go to next step.
Install
.
7
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
4. Click
Next
to continue.
5. To install the software to the default destination folder, click
a different folder, click
Browse
, select another folder, and then click
. If you are to install to
Next
.
Next
8
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
You can change your
Operating Mode later by the
Wireless LAN Cards
Monitor Utility. See
“Chapter 3 Wireless LAN
Cards Monitor Utility” on
page 23 for details.
6. Click
Next
to continue.
7. Select the Operating Mode (
will operate, and then click
Ad Hoc
.
Next
or
Infrastructure
) in which your wireless client
9
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
You can change your settings
later by the Wireless LAN
Cards Monitor Utility. See
“Chapter 3 Wireless LAN
Cards Monitor Utility” on
page 23 for details.
8. Depending on the Operating Mode you specified on Step 7, different
appears. In the
only, in
Then click
Select Channel
Next
Specify ESSID
.
box, enter the Service Set ID name. For Ad hoc mode
box, select a channel number as your operation radio channel.
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc M od e
ESS ID Dia log
box
10
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
9. If the settings listed are correct, click
to begin copying files. Otherwise, click
Next
Back
to mod i fy your se tt i n gs .
10. After Windows OS copies the Setup files from the Wireless LAN Card Software Utility
CD, click
Finish
.
11
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
Installing t he Hardware and Driver
Windows 98(SE)/Me/2000
The red LED on the Wireless
LAN Card will light when
the Wireless LAN Card is
connected to your computer.
For Windows 2000, you will
not see
Not Found
setting below:
Control Panel
>
Signing
the software anyway…
12
Digital Signature
Hardware
>
Ignore- Install
message with the
>
System
>
Driver
.
After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, plug the Wireless LAN Card into your
computer’s
power is required.
Upon hardware detection, Windows OS will install the driver for the card automatically.
Note:
1. For Windows 2000: If you are prompted with the
2. For Windows 98(SE): If prompted, you need to insert your Windows 98(SE) installation
PCMCIA
message, just click
CD to complete the driver installation.
slot/
port. The Wireless LAN Card is powered on; no external
USB
Digital Signature not Found
to ignore it and continue with the auto-installation.
Yes
alarm
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
If you need to set up the TCP/IP address or the subnet mask, refer to “Appendix C
Note:
Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 63 for details.
Now you are done with the installation procedure. Select
>
Card
Configuration & Monitor Utility
Car ds Monito r U t i li t y
icon appearing on the right side of the taskbar. Proceed to next chapter
. You should be able to see the
to configure or fine-tune your Wireless LAN Card settings.
Start
>
Programs > Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN
13
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
Windows NT4.0 (For Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card Only)
After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, you should manually install the driver for
the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card first before you insert the PCMCIA card. Windows NT will
not install the drivers for the card automatically. Follow the steps below to install the driver
and the n the hardware:
14
You must install
Note:
LAN PCMCIA Card driver.
1. On your desktop, right-click the
to open the network setting window.
Windows NT Service Pack 5 or above
Ne t work Ne ig hbo rh ood
before installing the Wireless
icon and then click
Properties
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
2. Select the
3. Click
Have Disk
Adapter
to continue.
tab, and click
to install the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card.
Add
15
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
4. Type the directory in which the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card driver is located.
5. When the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card driver is found, it will show the type of the
Wireless LAN Card. Click OK to cont inue.
16
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
6. Then be sure to prevent the
IRQ Level
and
I/O Port Address
from colliding with other
hardware.
7. Fina lly, you must clic k t he
PCMCIA Card . Click
Close
Bindings
and Windows NT will ask you to restart the computer .
tab to bind network protocols to the Wireless LAN
Insert the Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card into PCMCIA slot and then restart the computer.
17
11Mbps Wireless LAN Card User's Manual
Windows XP
The red LED on the Wireless
LAN Card will light when
the Wireless LAN Card is
connected to your computer.
After installing the Wireless LAN Card Software, plug the Wireless LAN Card into your
computer’s
PCMCIA
slot/
port. The Wireless LAN Card is powered; no external power
USB
is required.
Windows XP will not install the drivers for the card automatically, so users must follow
Note:
the steps to install the driver as below:
1. When you insert the Wireless LAN Card into
display an unknown hardware message. Select
location[Advanced]
and click
Next
to continue.
PCMCIA
Install from a list or specific
slot/
port, the system will
USB
18
Chapter 2 - Installing the Wireless LAN Card
2. Point the directory to the Software Utility CD, for example
D:\Utility\drivers\PCMCIA(USB)\winXP.
Click
Next
,
to continue.
3. The Windows now will copy the drivers form the Software Utility CD.
19
Loading...