Global Sun Technology GL2411VP User Manual
Wireless LAN PCI CARD
USER MANUAL
Version 1.5, November 25, 2001
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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.
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 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. If this
equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it 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 during 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 to 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance
with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the
part of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to
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Contents
Chapter 1 About WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD ...........................................................................3
Chapter 2 The WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD Installation and Configuration...........................5
2-1 System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 5
2-2 Inserting the CARD.............................................................................................................................. 5
2-3 Autorun installation...............................................................................................................................6
2-4 PCI Card Driver Setup -Windows– 95 ............................................................................................... 10
2-5 PCI Card Driver Setup ’ Windows– 98.............................................................................................. 20
2-6 PCI Card Driver Setup ’ Windows 2000.......................................................................................... 30
2-7 PCI Card Driver Setup -Windows– ME.............................................................................................. 38
2-8 PCI Card Setupr - Windows– NT 4.0................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 3 Installing & Navigating the PRISM Configuration Utility .....................................51
3-1 PRISM Configuration Utility - Installation........................................................................................... 51
3-2 PRISM Configuration Utility- Navigation ............................................................................................ 53
APPENDIX A: Trouble shooting.................................................................................................60
APPENDIX B: Glossary ...............................................................................................................62
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Chapter 1 About the WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD
The IEEE 802.11b WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD is used to be fitted with any standard Desktop computert. As a
Plug-and-Play device, the Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP will automatically recognize the card as a WLAN PCI Card,
and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, it will communicate seamlessly with other
wireless home and office networking products.
1-1 FEATURES
1. Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate: T-1 line alternative/replacement that dramatically cuts
costs.
2. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility.
3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased flexibility.
4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN™s offers quick, trouble-free
integration with existing networks.
5. Robust Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure,
interference-resistant wireless connection.
6. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.
7. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems (NOS)
including Windows
8. Easy Plug and Play installation
9. Omni-directional antenna included
10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC™s
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95, 98, 2000, ME, Windows NT
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and XP.
1-2 APPLICATIONS
WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to
the network the following applications and environments:
Remote access to corporate network information
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E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation
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Difficult-to-wire environments
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Historic or older buildings
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Buildings with asbestos insulation
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Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ
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Frequently changing environments
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Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the workplace or
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relocate
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage
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Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary networks. Retailers,
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airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak period and Auditors
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that require workgroups at customer sites.
- Access to database for mobile workers
- Medical, Technical and Retail specialists that require roaming access to a database or other
network resources.
- SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
- Perfect for users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys rapidly.
- Inter-building connection
- Wireless building-to-building networks are quickly and easily installed, require no monthly lease
fees, and provide the flexibility to reconfigure easily.
1-3 PRODUCT KIT
The WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD product kit includes the following items. Ensure that the items in the
following list have been included. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your local
dealer.
1 X PCI CARD
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1 X Driver
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1 X User Manual & Utility CD pack
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Chapter 2 The WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD Installation and
Configuration
2-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
In order to install and use the 11Mbps PCI WLAN CARD , your PC system needs meet the
following requirements:
11Mbps PCI WLAN CARD
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Windows– 95, 98, 2000, ME, NT, XP
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500 Kbytes free disk space for utility and driver installation
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2-2 INSERTING THE CARD
To insert the 11Mbps PCI WLAN CARD into the PCI slot of a desktop PC, do the following:
1. Shutdown your desktop PC.
2. Insert 11Mbps PCI WLAN CARD into the PCI slot of the desktop PC.
3. Power on the desktop PC.
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this device should be operated in
lap-top computer configurations with a separation distance of 20 cm or more between the
antenna and persons. The antenna should not be operated next to a persons body.
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2-3 WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD DRIVER INSTALLATION- AUTO RUN
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive
Please make sure to install the software before plug in the device to prevent
possible failure of the installation.
2. Select ”PCI CARD… then ”Install… button to start the automatic installation.
3. Setup is preparing for the installation process.
4. When the welcome screen appears, click ”Next… to continue.
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5. Click ”Next… to install to the default location or click ”Browse… to select
different destination.
Leave the default selection if Access Point is connected on the network.
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7. or select ”Ad-Hoc mode… if there are only two or more computers on the network.
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8. Enter SSID then click ”Next….
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Click ”Next… to start copying files.
10. Setup is copying files.
11. Upon completion, click ”Finish… to restart the computer.
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2-4 PCI CARD SETUP FOR WINDOWS
Note: Before proceeding, have the Windows– 95 CD is ready, as it will be required during the
software installation process.
1. Insert the PCMCIA WIRELESS LAN CARD into the WIRELESS LAN PCI CARD as PCI
Card into the PCI slot of a desk PC, as described in the proceeding section.
2. Windows– 95 will automatically detect the PCI CARD and prompt you to install the
necessary driver. Click ”Next… to begin the installation.
3. Select ”Search for the best䀎” and click ”Next….
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4. Windows– will then acknowledge that it has found the appropriate driver, click ”Next…
5. You will be prompted to restart your computer and click "Yes" to complete the installation.
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6. After successful installation of the PCI Card and its driver, continue the installation
process by configuring the PCI Card properties. From the Control Panel, double-click the
”Network… icon.
7. Select "PRISM25 IEEE 802.11 PCI CARD" from the list and press the ”Properties… button.
8. From the ”Properties… menu, please select the ”Advanced… tab.
9. Select ”Adhoc Demo Mode… and select ”Enable… or leave it default for ”Disable….
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10. Select ”Authentication Algorithm… and set up the default value: WECA Compliant,
Automatic based on WEP setting or Must use shared with WEP. (See Appendix B
Glossary).
11. Select ”Fragmentation Threshold… and set up the default value: 2432 (See Appendix B
Glossary).
12. Select ”Network Type…, and choose ”Infrastructure … or ”802.11b Ad-Hoc… as the ”Value….
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NOTE: ”Infrastructure… mode allows a wireless CARD to communicate with a wired network,
while ”Ad-Hoc… and ”802.11b Ad-Hoc… mode allows wireless-to-wireless communication.
Consult your System Administrator for information about your network communication type.
For more information about Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks, see Chapter 2 of this manual
13. Select ”Power Save Mode… and choose a ”Value… for ”Enabled… or ”Disabled….
NOTE: To allow uninterrupted data communication, choose ”Disabled… as the …Value….
Choosing ”Enabled… allows your notebook to enter ”sleep… mode, however, this will interrupt
data communication. Consult your System Administrator to find out the best setting for your
network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled ”PRISM
Configuration Utility… in this manual.
14. Select ”Preamble Mode… and set up the default value: Long Tx Preamble (See Appendix
B Glossary).
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15. Select ”RTS Threshold… and set up default value: 2432 (See Appendix B Glossary).
16. The SSID can have any value, but should have the same value as the Access Point (AP).
In Ad -Hoc mode, all clients should share the same SSID.
17. Select ”Use Wep…, and choose a ”Value… for ”128 bit…, ”64 bit… or ”Disabled…. (See Chapter
4-2 and Appendix B Glossary).
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18. After the configuring the ”Properties…, click ”OK… and continue with the Protocol
Installation.
19. Please check your protocol. If it lacks TCP/IP, click ”Add… to install the protocol.
NOTE: Before installing any protocol, please make sure that the protocol has been installed.
Never install the same protocol twice.
20. Select ”Protocol… and click ”Add… button.
21. Select ”Microsoft… from the list of ”Manufacturers… and ”TCP-IP… from the list of ”Network
Protocols…, then click ”OK…
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22. Select ”TCP/IP ” and click ”Properties….
23. Please select the ”IP Address… tab. If you are using a DHCP server, you can click ”Obtain
an IP address automatically… to get IP from the DHCP sever. Otherwise, you must click
”Specify an IP address… and key in your IP address and subnet mask.
24. If you use DHCP sever, please click ”OK… and jump to step 31. If you do not use a DHCP
server and must manually enter the IP address and DNS number. Please select the
”Gateway… tab and key in your gateway. Then select the ”DNS Configuration… tab and key
in the DNS sever IP address which is near your PC. Then click ”OK….
25. From the ”Network… menu, please select the ”Advanced… tab. Enter a ”Computer name…,
”Workgroup… and ”Computer Description…, then click ”OK….
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26. You will be prompted to restart your computer, click ”Yes… to complete the installation.
NOTE: Please see the trouble shooting if you encounter some problem while installing the
PC-Card or your PCI-Card is non-functional.
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