HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H424 User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1 About the T60H424 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 ® 98 / NT / 2000

3-1 System Requirements

3-2 Inserting the Adapter

3-3.1 T60H424 Driver Installation - Windows

3-3.2 Adapter Configuration - Windows

3-3.3 Protocol Installation - Windows

3-4 T60H424 Setup for Windows

® 98

® 2000

Chapter 4 Installing and Navigating the PRISM Configuration Utility

4-1 LAN-Express Configuration Utility - Installation

4-2 LAN-Express Configuration Utility - Navigation

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Glossary

Chapter 1 About the T60H424 MiniPCI Card

The IEEE 802.11 T60H424 MiniPCI Card is compatible with any standard, notebook computer Type II or Type

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

T60L198 PCMCIA and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the T60H424 MiniPCI card will

communicate seamlessly with other T60H424 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(T60L198).

9. Omni - directional antenna included

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

1-2

APPLICATIONS

® 2000

® 98

T60H424 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 T60H424 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 T60L198 PCMCIA Type II Adapter or Type III T60H424 MiniPCI Adapter

 1 X Driver

 1 X User Manual & Utility

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning

The T60H424 supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802.11

standards committee.

The T60H424 can be configured as:

. Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs.

. Infrastucture for enterprise LANs.

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

2-1

Network

Topology

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 T60H424 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

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC

㆚太網路

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration

Desktop PC

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

The T60H424 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations.An integrated wireless and wired LAN

is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of T60H424 PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic

Service Set (BSS).Each T60H424 can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.

An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a T60H424 equipped PC to a wired LAN and

doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 T60H424 PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward data

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

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Ad-Hoc

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig 3 The effective transmission ranges

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

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 T60H424

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

File Server

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC

㆚太網路

Ess

Access Point Access Point

Desktop PC

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

BSS1

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

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

BSS2

Notebook with

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.

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

3-1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

In order to install and use the T60L198 PCMCIA/T60H424 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 T60L198/ T60H424 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 “T60H424 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/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

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 T60H424 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/T60H424 MiniPCI adapter.

3-3.1 T60H424

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

software installation process.

1. Insert the T60H424 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 T60H424 and prompt you to install the

DRIVER INSTALLATION -WINDOWS

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".

6. Clink “Finish” to compete the installation.

3-3.2

After successful installation of the T60H424 and its driver, continue the installation process by

configuring the T60H424 adapter properties. To configure the T60H424 Adapter complete the

following steps :

1.From the Control Panel, double-click the “Network” icon.

ADAPTER CONFIGURATION – WINDOWS

2.Select "LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" or "LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 MiniPCI Adapter" from the

list and press the “Properties” button.

3. From the “Properties” menu select the “Advanced” tab.

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