HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H570 Users Manual

Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI

User Manual

Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card............................................................. 3

1-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3

1-2 Using a Wireless Local Area Network................................................................. 3

1-3 Features and Requirements................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning............................................................ 5

2-1 Peer-to-Peer Network ........................................................................................... 5

2-2 Base Station Network ........................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3 Wireless Utility and Configuration............................................................. 7

3-1 Configuring the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI Card in Microsoft Windows XP

Tablet Edition.............................................................................................................. 7

3-2 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings ................................................. 8

3-3 Wireless LAN Activity Light ............................................................................... 9

3-4 Advanced Network Property Page ..................................................................... 10

3-5 Statistics Properties ............................................................................................ 14

Appendix A Specifications for the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI Card ................. 16

Physical Specifications ............................................................................................. 16

Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 17

Appendix B Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 18

Appendix C Glossary........................................................................................................ 20

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Chapter 1 About the Wireless Mini PCI Card

1-1 Introduction

The Compaq 802.11b 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 tablet

PC with a Compaq 802.11b 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 802.11b based wireless LAN includes the following features:

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Support for the IEEE 802.11b standard

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2.4-GHz band operation

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Network data rate up to 11 Mbps

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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption

To participate in a wireless LAN, you need the following items:

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Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI card

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Software CD containing application, drivers, software reference guide, and help file

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A tablet PC with a Mini PCI Type III slot, a CD drive, and Microsoft Windows XP Tablet

Edition.

The Compaq 802.11b 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.

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Peer-to-Peer Network

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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

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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.

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Roaming: As you move throughout the building, the Compaq 802.11b WLAN Mini PCI

card determines the best access point to use to ensure continuous communication with the

network.

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Network connectivity: An access point can provide

wired

network by bridging the two networks together. This gives users of the wireless LAN

wireless

LAN access to an existing

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

Requirements

One base station, such as the:

• WL310 Wireless Home Office Gateway

• WL410 Wireless SMB Access Point

• WL510 Wireless Enterprise Access Point

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Chapter 3 Wireless Utility and Configuration

3-1 Configuring the Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI Card in Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition

The Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI software consists of the Windows XP Tablet Edition device drivers.

Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP Tablet Edition is available in

Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate Microsoft

Web sites are also available here.

To access this information:

1. From the Start menu, select

2. Click

3. Click

4. Right-click the connection for your Compaq 802.11b Mini PCI device, and select

5. From the General tab, click the

6. From the General tab, click the

When the Help and Support Center window appears, you can access information regarding the

network adapter. To access configuration information of your adapter, follow the on-screen

instructions. For the network adapter to function in a wireless LAN, you must change the settings at

least once.

Network and Internet Connections.

Network Connections.

Control Panel.

Configure

Troubleshoot

button.

Properties

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