HON HAI PRECISION IND J07H06901 User Manual
HP 802.11a/b WLAN Mini PCI
User Manual
Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card ............................................................. 2
1-1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 2
1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network ................................................................. 2
1-3 Features and Requirements................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning............................................................ 4
2-1 Peer-to-Peer Network ........................................................................................... 4
2-2 Base Station Network ........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Installation............................................................................. 6
3-1 System Requirements ........................................................................................... 6
3-2 Installation and Uninstall Process ......................................................................... 6
Chapter 4 Wireless Utility and Configuration ........................................................... 13
4-1 Windows Wireless Utility................................................................................... 13
Appendix A Glossary........................................................................................................ 27
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Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card
1-1 Introduction
The HP 802.11 a/b Mini PCI card allows you to access wireless Local Area Networks, share a local
printer and files with others in your network, access the Internet, and roam about the
office—wire-free. This wireless Local Area Network solution is designed for both large and small
businesses, and it is scalable so that you can add users and new network features as your
networking needs grow.
1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network
This product is a Local Area Network (LAN) device. A LAN is composed of two or more
computers that are connected to each other in order to share files or common equipment such as a
printer or a modem. A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but it
eliminates the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment. Not only is a
wireless LAN easier to deploy, but it also allows for “roaming.” For example, when using a
notebook PC with a HP 802.11 a/b Mini PCI card, you can roam from a conference room to an
office without being disconnected from the network.
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1-3 Features and Requirements
An 802.11a/b based wireless LAN includes the following features:
• Support for the IEEE 802.11a/b standard
• 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz band operation
• 802.11b Network data rate up to 11 Mbps and 802.11a Network data rate up to 54 Mbps
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, LEAP, TKIP, AES-CCM support
• Support for Windows XP, 2K, 98SE, ME driver
To participate in a wireless LAN, you need the following items:
• HP 802.11a/b Mini PCI card
• Software CD containing application, drivers, software reference guide, and help file
• A notebook PC with a Mini PCI Type III slot, a CD drive
The HP 802.11a/b Mini PCI card is Wi -Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified and will work with any other
Wi-Fi certified base station or wireless client adapter.
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Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning
A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation. While each method has its
advantages, one may be better suited for your needs. Review the following configurations to
determine which mode is best for you.
• Peer-to-Peer Network
• Base Station Network
2-1 Peer-to-Peer Network
A Peer-to-Peer network is also called an “ad hoc” network. This mode is the easiest to deploy and is
ideal for small offices. As a user on this type of network, you are able to share files with other
employees, print to a shared office printer, and access the Internet through a shared modem.
However, with peer-to-peer networking, your computer is only able to communicate with other
wireless clients that are within a certain range and in your wireless workgroup.
Characteristics
Networked computers send data directly to each other
Advantages
• Simple setup
• Cost efficiency
Disadvantages
Communication is limited to those who are located in a certain range
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2-2 Base Station Network
A Base Station network is also called an “infrastructure” network. The key difference between a
wireless Base Station network and a peer-to-peer network is the addition of one extra element—the
base station or access point. Additionally, the wireless Base Station can provide access to an
existing wired LAN. This link allows computers on the infrastructure wireless LAN to access the
other wired LAN’s resources and tools, including Internet access, electronic mail delivery, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Characteristics
Networked computers communicate with each other through a dedicated base station. All data
transmitted between the computers on this wireless LAN passes through the base station.
Advantages
• Extended range: The access point extends the range of the wireless LAN. Each computer
can communicate with other computers equipped by wireless networks that are within the
range of the access point.
• Roaming: As you move throughout the building, the HP 802.11a/b WLAN Mini PCI card
determines the best access point to use to ensure continuous communication with the
network.
• Network connectivity: An access point can provide wireless LAN access to an existing
wired network by bridging the two networks together. This gives users of the wireless LAN
access to all the functions of a wired network—from file server access to electronic mail
and the Internet.
Disadvantages
Because this network mode offers more features, it requires additional components and setup
time to deploy.
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Chapter 3 Wireless Lan Installation
3-1 System Requirements
In order to install Wireless LAN driver and Utility and use the Wireless LAN card in your notebook computer.
Your notebook system must meet the following requirements:
l HP 802.11a/b Mini PCI card already inserted
l Windows 98SE,2K,ME,XP OS Support
3-2 Installation and Uninstall Process
Install Wireless LAN (Windows 98/2K/ME/XP)
1.Execute the program ‘Setup.exe’ (Under Driver directory \ Install_Full \ ) . Windows displays the
dialog as below. Press ‘Next’ button to continue.
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2. It displays a License Agreement dialog. Press ‘Next’ to continue.
3. Click the Setup Type you prefer. Here ‘Install Driver and Atheros Client Utility’ is the
recommended option if you don’t install any Driver or Utility before. Then please press ‘Next’
to continue.
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Install Driver and Atheros Client Utility (Recommended)
Choose this to install the driver and the Atheros Client Utility to the version in this installer.
This is the recommended option.
Create Installation Diskette(s)
Choose this option to create diskettes to allow you to install the basic on a computer
Install Atheros Client Utility only
Choose this option to to update the Atheros Client Utility software only without updating the
driver.
InstallDriveronly
Choose this option to install the driver to the version in this installer without installing the
Atheros Client Utility.
Uninstall Driver and Atheros Client Utility (Recommended)
ChoosethisoptiontoremovethedriversandAtherosClientUtility.Thisshouldbe
usedifyouarehavinginstallationproblemsandwishtoremoveeverythingand
reinstall.
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