GemTek Technology C900525 Users manual
Wireless LAN
GemTek Technology Co., Ltd.
Wireless LAN 11Mbps PC Card
User's Manual
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Version 2.2 – March. 2001
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Copyright statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the
prior writing of the publisher.
Printed in Taiwan, March 2001
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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 in to an outl e t on a circui t different from that to which the receiver i s
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or per ipher al dev ices) . Any changes or modi ficati ons n ot expressl y
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
Installation Caution: This device is only allowed to be installed in the platform (host housing) of
Access Point. The housing of the host Access Point should provide two antenna ports with at
least 7 cm separation. It is NOT allowed to be plugged in the PCMCIA slot of laptop PC directly.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
After this device is installed into the host Access Point, the Access Point should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be
allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries intended for use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13
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Contents
1 Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
3 Wireless LAN Basics………………………………………………………………………………….8
4. Installation for Windows Plateform…………………….…………………………………………….8
4.1 Installation Overview ………………………….…………………………………………….…9
4.2. Installation Procedure for Windows 95 / 98 ………………………..……………….….... 10
4.3 Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 95 / 98 …………………………………………….. 12
4.4. Installation Procedure for Windows NT 4.0 ………………………………………………13
4.5 Uninstallation Procedure for Windows NT 4.0 ……………………………………………...14
4.6. Installation Procedure for Windows 2000/ Windows ME …………………………………..15
4.7. Uninstallation Procedure for Windows 2000/ Windows ME ………………………………..16
5. Configuration Utilit ……………… ………………..…………………………………………………17
6. Troubleshooting …….……………………………………………………………….………………...25
7. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN …………………………………….…………………….27
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2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your W ireless LA N, W ireless LAN 11 Mbp s PC Card. This ma nua l will assist
you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
• Wireless LAN 11 Mbps PC Card
• User manual
• Quick installation guide
• Diskette or CD containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor
The diskette or CD contains the drivers and the program Configuration Utility that is used for
managing the Wireless LAN Card and establishing the wireless connection with your Local Area
Network.
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3. Wireless LAN Basics
Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,
wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexibles, easier to setup and manage and often
more cost effective than their wired equivalence.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the
need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through
simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and
network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs
offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:
• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not
possible with wired netwo rks.
• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can
eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
• Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware
might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle
costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments
requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.
• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topo logies to meet the needs
of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peerto-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands
of users that allows roaming over a broad area.
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4. Installation for Windows platform
The following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first
install software (driver) and then insert the Wireless LAN PC card, and finally set the network
properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to
install. The Wireless LAN can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect cables for
keeping your computer to use network resources, as in case of wired LAN.
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