GemTek Technology C901231 User Manual

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

EVR1000

User’s Manual

2002/01/20 Ver. 1.0

Copyright 2001 Gemtek, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a registered trademark of Gemtek. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Gemtek guarantees that every Instant Wireless USB Network PC card is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Gemtek Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

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1.Table of Contents

1 Introduction …………………………………………………………….. 3

Features…………………………………………………………………… 3

Package Contents for the Network PC card…………………………………….. 3

System Requirements for the Network PC card…………………………………. 3

The Instant Wireless Network PC card……………………………………….. 3

2. Wireless LAN Basics…………………………..……………………….. 4

3. Installation for Windows Plateform…………………………………. 5

Installation Overview ………………………………………….….………… 6

Installation Procedure for Windows 98/2000/ME/XP……….…..………………… 7

Uninstall Procedure……………………………………………….……….. 13

4. Configuring the Network PC card with the Configuration Utility..16

5. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………… 22

6. Recognizing Instant Wireless Network……………………………..24

7. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN …………………………...25

Specifications…………………………………………………………………27

Glossary………………………………………………………………………..28

Introduction

The Instant Wireless Network PC card

Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing with the Gemtek Instant Wireless Network PC card! Whether you are at your desk or in the boardroom, the Gemtek Instant Wireless Network PC card allows you to share printers, files, and more productivity and keeping you “in touch.” The Instant Wireless Network PC card gives you the freedom to work your way, from where you want, letting you take full advantage of your notebook PC’s portability, while providing you with access to all your network resource. A high-powered built-in diversity antenna means that you are covered-at a distance of up to 457 meters. Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP, the Instant Wireless Network PC card from Gemtek are true necessities for all your wireless PC applications.

Features

• 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate

• Interoperable with IEEE802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz-compatible Equipment

• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup

• Utilizes Intersil HFA3841/HFA3842 chip sets

• Advanced Power Management Features Conserve Valuable Notebook PC Battery Life

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Compatible to Prevent Lost Connections

• Rugged Metal Design with Integrated Antenna

• Compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP.

• Works with All Standard Internet Applications

• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption

• Free Technical Support-24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

• Full 1-year Warranty

Package Contents for the Network PC card

• One Instant Wireless Network PC card

• One Driver and Utility CD-ROM

• User Guide and Registration Card

System Requirements for the Network PC card

• A 16-bit PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot

• PCMCIA revisions 2.10 compliant card and socket services

• Windows 98, Millennium, 2000 and XP.

• 500 Kbytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation

2. 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 flexible, 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.

3. Installation for Windows platform

The following section will assist you to successfully install wireless LAN Adapter successfully. First of

all, you will install software (Utility) and insert the Wireless LAN adapter afterwards. 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.

3.1. Installation Overview

Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:

Peer to Peer Mode (Ad Hoc Mode): Apply your PC to connect to the internet as your server.

Start the installation process with this PC.

Infrastructure Mode: In the infrastructure mode, a gateway or an AP is applied to serve as a hub

to communicate (transmit/receive) data for PCs. In this mode, it is supposed to install a gateway or

an AP ahead of the installation process of 802.11b PC card.

Install the software: After finishing the installation process of the hardware and drivers, you are

ready to install the software by inserting the attached CD and performing the setup program.

Install the WIRELESS LAN 11Mbps adapter.

Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will

need the TCP/IP protocol.

3.2. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Note: Do not insert the Gemtek WLAN adapterunless you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful installation of your device.

Please follow the instructions setp by setp in order to install the WLAN

adapter successfully.

1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000/XP to load fully.

2. Be sure that there is no Wireless LAN 11Mbps adapter inserted yet. If the setup program detects

an additional network PC card exists, please select some of these PC cards are not used and

can be disabled from the prompted screen.

3. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then the User interface will be automatically loaded:

Click Install.

4. The Install-Shield Wizard will perform the setup.

Click Next to continue the installation.

Click Next.

6. Click Yes to accept the legal agreement.

7. For Win2000/XP users, select Yes to install the driver package.

Click Yes.

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