ASUSTeK Computer WLCFCWL110 Users Manual

ASUS SpaceLink CF Card

User’ s Manual

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Product Name: ASUS SpaceLink CF Card (WL-110)
Manual Revision: 1.00 E973
Release Date: Feb 2002

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Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
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Technical Support

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Safety Statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the follow­ing two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference 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 Federal Communications Commission (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 or more 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.

WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in
order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to
the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only
the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to con­nect I/O devices to this equipment. Y ou are cautioned that changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washing­ton DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Adminis­tration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana­dian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

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Safety Information

In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5cm between the radiator and your body.
Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure

This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found
compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and

15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output
power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation—as a mobile or portable device but use in a body -worn way is strictly
prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby
persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF
exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas
and the user should not be less than 2.5cm.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7

1.1 Overview ...................................................................................... 7

1.2 Package Contents........................................................................ 8

2. Installation ............................................................................... 9

2.1 Installing Drivers for Windows...................................................... 9

2.1.1 Verifying Installation........................................................ 11

2.2 Orientating the Antenna ............................................................. 13

2.3 Verifying the TCP/IP Protocol .................................................... 14

2.3.1 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol......................................... 15

2.3.2 Configuring TCP/IP Properties ....................................... 16

2.3.3 Configuring Advanced TCP/IP Properties ...................... 17

2.3.4 V erifying TCP/IP Settings ............................................... 17

2.4 Installing Drivers for Windows CE.............................................. 18

2.5 Installing Drivers for Linux.......................................................... 18

2.6 Reading the Wireless LAN CF Card LEDs ................................ 19

2.7 Installing ASUS SpaceLink CF Card Utilities ............................. 20

3. Software Reference .............................................................. 22

3.1 Control Center............................................................................ 23

3.2 Wireless Settings ....................................................................... 26

3.2.1 General Tab .................................................................... 26

3.2.2 Configuration tab ............................................................ 29

3.2.3 Encryption tab................................................................. 32

3.2.4 Connection tab ............................................................... 34

3.2.5 Site Survey Tab .............................................................. 35

3.2.6 Version Info Tab.............................................................. 36

3.2.7 Advanced Tab................................................................. 37

3.2.8 Troubleshooting Tab ....................................................... 39

3.2.9 Connection Status .......................................................... 39

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Table of Contents

3.3 Mobile Manager ......................................................................... 40

3.3.1 Main Window .................................................................. 41

3.3.2 Using New Configuration Wizard.................................... 44

3.3.3 Using Edit Configuration................................................. 45

3.4 Site Monitor................................................................................ 53

3.4.1 Starting Site Monitor ....................................................... 53

3.4.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 53

3.4.3 Monitor............................................................................ 54

3.5 Live Update................................................................................ 55

3.6 Windows XP Wireless Properties .............................................. 57

4. Troubleshooting .................................................................... 59

5. Glossary................................................................................. 61

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS SpaceLink CF Card. The ASUS
SpaceLink CF Card is a wireless network interface card (NIC) for any com­puter equipped with a Compact Flash (CF) T ype II socket or Personal Com­puter Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) T ype II socket with
a CF adapter. ASUS SpaceLink CF Card is designed to be fully compliant
with the IEEE 802.11b wireless local area network (Wireless LAN) stan­dard. As a result of the completion of the standard, the interoperability of
Wireless LAN products among multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed.

The ASUS SpaceLink CF Card product provides high-speed, standards­based Wireless LAN solutions. Supporting data rates up to 11 Mbps, with
automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps. It operates in the unlicensed 2.4
GHz frequencies called the Instrumentation, Science, and Medical (ISM)
band. Unlicensed means free of charge to users. The ASUS SpaceLink CF
Card configuration utility is a user-friendly application that helps you
quickly setup multiple roaming nodes using the ASUS SpaceLink CF Card.
You can even export the configuration settings to a file and import them to
other computers for fast multiple installations.

Chapter 1

Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs,
offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous network connec­tivity to both corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of conve­nience for LAN users. PC users stay connected to the network anywhere
throughout a building without being bound by a LAN wire. This is accom­plished through the use of a device known as the Access Point (AP). By
making use of AP in the office, you can easily establish mobile network
connections to the enterprise Intranet or Internet. Moreover, you can bring
your ASUS SpaceLink CF Card home to make your home-networking dream
come true! A home-dedicated AP, with built-in Internet gateway capability ,
allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account si­multaneously with no excessive, tedious ties! Connected anywhere, at any
time, your family will feel closer by the invisible magic of the ASUS
SpaceLink CF Card!

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1.2 Package Contents

Chapter 1

When you receive the W ireless LAN package, it should contain the follow­ing items:

• ASUS SpaceLink CF Card (Compact Flash Type II)

• User’s Manual

• CD-ROM Disc (Windows/Linux drivers, utilities, manual)

• Warranty and registration card

If any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact your local
dealer for instructions.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Step 1 - Install the SpaceLink CF card utility

1. Connect your PDA to your computer.

2. Run “Spacelink.exe” from the support CD.

Chapter 2

3. Click Next or browse to another
folder.

5. Click Yes or No to install to an-
other folder.

7. Click OK when complete.

4. Click Install.

6. Wait for installation.

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Step 2 - Insert the ASUS SpaceLink CF Card

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Installation

A message will show on your PDA:
Unable to connect to the Wireless

NetCard. Is it inserted?
Insert your ASUS SpaceLink CF

Card and soft reset or turn OFF and
then turn ON your PDA.

Setup your TCP/IP settings if nec­essary. The default uses DHCP.
Click OK when done.

This is an example only . Y our CF slot
may be on a different location. It is
normal for the black plastic portion
to not rest completely on the PDA.

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Step 3 - Run the SpaceLink CF Card Utility

Chapter 2

Using the Start button, open Set­tings or Programs.

Run the PRISM utility either
through Settings or through Pro-

grams.

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Step 4 - Setup the ASUS SpaceLink CF Card

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Installation

Click the Configuration tab and
make settings if necessary.

Click the Encryption tab and make
settings if necessary.

Click the Link tab and make set­tings if necessary.

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Click the About tab for version in­formation.

Chapter 2 - Installation

Step 5 - Run Your Internet Browser

Chapter 2

Run Internet Explorer. By default,
the Address Bar is hidden.

Select V iew Address Bar.

Enter a web address. If your settings
are not complete, click Settings on
this message.

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Step 6 - Enter Your Connection Settings

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Installation

You can also get here from Start |
Connections T ab | Connections Icon.

Click Modify to set Proxy Settings.

If proxy setting is necessary , check
the two boxes and enter the proxy
server address.

Now, you can enter a web address
such as www.asus.com.tw

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http:// will be automatically placed
in front of the address.