HON HAI PRECISION IND AIRMPI350 Users Manual

User Manual

Wireless MiniPCI Card

Model Name:

AIR-MPI350

Contents

Chapter 1 About the U58H004 MiniPCI Card

1-1 Features

1-2 Applications

1-3 Product Kit

Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning

2-1 Network Topology

2-2 Roaming

Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows

3-1 System Requirements

3-2 Inserting the Adapter

® 98

3-3.1 U58H004 Driver Installation - Windows

3-3.2 Adapter Configuration - Windows

3-3.3 Protocol Installation - Windows

3-4 U58H004 Setup for Windows

2000

® 98 / NT / 2000

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Glossary

Chapter 1 About the U58H004 MiniPCI Card

The IEEE 802.11 U58H004 MiniPCI Card is compatible with any standard, notebook computer Type III

MiniPCI slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically recognize the U58H004 MiniPCI Card

and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the U58H004 MiniPCI card will communicate seamlessly

with other U58H004 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

and Windows

8. Easy Plug and Play installation(U58H004.00).

9. Omni - directional antenna included

10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s

2000

® 98

1-2 APPLICATIONS

U58H004 products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the

network the following applications and environments:

 Remote access to corporate network information

 E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

 Difficult-to-wire environments



Historic or older buildings

 Buildings with asbestos insulation

 Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

 Frequently changing environments



Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the workplace or relocate

 Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage

 Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary networks.

Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak

period and Auditors 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 monthlylease fees, and

provide the flexibility to reconfigure easily.

1-3 PRODUCT KIT

The U58H004 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 Type III U58H004 MiniPCI Adapter

 1 X Driver

 1 X User Manual & Utility

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning

The U58H004 supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802.11

standards committee.

The U58H004 can be configured as:

. Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs.

. Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.

. LAN-Interconnection for to point-to-point link as a campus backbone.

Network Topology

2-1

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.1 Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers. Each equipped with on U58H004 adapter, connected as

an independent wireless LAN Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same

radio channel.

Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for branch level departments or SOHO operations.

File Server

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Access Point Access Point

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

Desktop PC

乙太網路

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration

The U58H004 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN

is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of U58H004 PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic

Service Set (BSS).Each U58H004 can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.

An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a U58H004 equipped PC to a wired LAN and

doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 U58H004 PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward

data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Ad-Hoc

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig 3 The effective transmission ranges

Access Point

Infrastructure

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

2-2 Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users More than one BSS can be configured

as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All U58H004

PCs and Access Point within one ESS must be configured with the same ESSID and use the same radio channel.

File Server

Desktop PC

乙太網路

Desktop PC

Ess

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Access Point Access Point

BSS1

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.4 Roaming in an Extended Service Set (ESS)

Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Access Point

position is recommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance

performance.

T60L198/T60L244

BSS2

Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows ® 98 / 2000

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3-1

In order to install and use the U58H004 MiniPCI card your PC system must meet the following requirements:



A PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot / Type III MiniPCI slot

 PCMCIA/MiniPCI revision 2.10 compliant card and socket services

 Windows 98 (with the Floppy, for use during installation)

 500 Kbytes free disk space for utility and driver installation

3-2 INSERTING THE ADAPTER

To insert the U58H004 Network Adapter into a notebook computer, do the following:

1. Locate an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot / Type III MiniPCI slot.

2. With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin / MiniPCI Adapter’s 124-pin connector facing the PCMCIA/MiniPCI

slot and the “U58H004 MiniPCI” label facing up slide the PCMCIA adapter

completely into the PCMCIA slot , the MiniPCI Adapter completely into the MiniPCI slot.

MiniPCI slot

PCMCIA slot

Notebook with

T60L198/U58H004

Notebook with

T60L198/U58H004

Fig. 5.1 Insert the PCMCIA Adapter into Notebook Fig. 5.2 Insert the MiniPCI Adapter into Notebook

After properly inserting the Network Adapter into your notebook, continue with the U58H004 driver

and Lan-Express Configuration Utility installation.

NOTE: The PCMCIA slot allows “hot swap” of PCMCIA adapter. You may insert or remove the

T60L198 / PCMCIA adapter from the slot anytime, even when the power of your computer is on.

NOTE: Windows 98 requires that the Network card and socket services must be compliant with

the PCMCIA revision 2.10 specification. Please check the documentation of the PCMCIA/MiniPCI driver

before installing the T60L198 PCMCIA/U58H004 MiniPCI adapter.

3-3.1 U58H004 DRIVER INSTALLATION -WINDOWS 98

Note: Before proceeding, have the Windows 98 Floppy ready, as it will be required during the

software installation process.

1. Insert the U58H004 MiniPCI adapter into a standard Type II or Type III PCMCIA /Type III MiniPCI card slot, as

described in the preceding section.

2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the U58H004 and prompt you to install the

necessary driver. Click “Next” to begin the installation.

(PCMCIA Adapter is left-hand or right-hand side ; MiniPCI Adapter is button side)

3. Check “Search for the best driver…” click “Next”.

4. Check “floppy disk drivers” , click “Next”. Windows ® 98 will automatically find the file.

5. Windows ® 98 will then acknowledge that it has found the appropriate driver, click "Next".

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