HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H625 User Manual

Wireless PCMCIA Card

User Manual

Chapter 1 About the Wireless PCMCIA Card........................... 3

1-1 Features........................................................................... 3

1-2 Applications.................................................................... 3

1-3 Product Kit...................................................................... 4

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

2-1 Network Topology .......................................................... 5

2-2 Roaming.......................................................................... 7

Chapter 3 Installation................................................................. 8

3-1 System Requirements...................................................... 8

3-2 Inserting the Wireless Card............................................. 8

3-3 Installation and Uninstall Process................................... 8

Chapter 4 Wireless Utility and Configuration......................... 15

4-1 Windows 98/ME/2000 Wireless Utility........................ 15

4-2 Windows XP Wireless Utility....................................... 20

Appendix A Troubleshooting................................................... 27

Appendix B Glossary ............................................................... 28

Appendix C Specifications for Wireless Card......................... 29

Chapter 1 About the Wireless PCMCIA Card

This IEEE 802.11b Wireless PCMCIA Card is compatible with notebook computer
Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows
98/2000/ME/XP will automatically recognize the wireless PCMCIA Card and initiate
the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless PCMCIA Card will
communicate seamlessly with other IEEE 802.11b wireless products.

1-1 Features

1. Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate.

2. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased
flexibility.

3. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s offers quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks.

4. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure wireless
connection.

5. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.

6. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems
(NOS)

including Windows 98/2000/ ME/XP

7. Easy Plug and Play installation.

8. Omni - directional antenna provides wide range of reception.

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

10. PCMCIA will support a ACTIVITY LED for feedback to the user on the current
WLAN activity state. The signaling shall reflect the activity as follows:

Infrastructure mode:

LED Solid ON: Active Link
LED Flashing: Search Mode
Ad. Hoc. mode: LED always ON

1-2 Applications

This wireless PCMCIA cards offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless
client access to the network. Refer below for examples :

l Remote access to corporate network information
l E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

l Difficult-to-wire environments
l Historic or older buildings without Ethernet wiring.
l Buildings with asbestos insulation
l Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ
l Re-layout frequently environments
l Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the

workplace or relocate

l Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage
l Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary

networks.

l Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations

for a peak period and auditors that require workgroups at customer sites.

l Access to database for mobile workers
l Medical, technical and retail specialists that require roaming access to a

database or other network resources.

l SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
l Perfect for users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys

rapidly.

1-3 Product Kit

The wireless PCMCIA card 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.

l One wireless PCMCIA Type II PCMCIA card
l One Compact Disk. The CD include 98/2000/ME/XP driver, utility and user

manual

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning

The wireless PCMCIA card supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration

options as defined by the IEEE 802.11b. The wireless PCMCIA card can be configured
as:
. Ad-Hoc mode for no Access Point wireless environment.
. Infrastucture mode for wireless environment with Access Point.

2-1 Network Topology

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.1 Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers. Each computer equipped with

a wireless PCMCIA card that configure to same radio channel in order to communicate
with others. Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for branch level
departments or SOHO operations.

File Server

Desktop PC

乙太網路

Desktop PC

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration

Access Point Access Point

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

A group of wireless users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Wireless clients can talk to any computer in both wired and wireless LAN network via
the Access Point.

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 ESS. All wireless PCMCIA cards and Access Point
within one ESS must be configured with the same ESSID in order to utilize roaming
function. Properly Access Point positioning with a clear radio signal can greatly
enhance wireless performance.

File Server

Desktop PC

乙太網路

Desktop PC

Ess

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

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

Access Point Access Point

BSS1

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

BSS2

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 System Requirements

In order to install and use the wireless PCMCIA card in your notebook computer. Your
notebook system must meet the following requirements:

l A PCMCIA Type II Slot
l Compact Disk Device

3-2 Inserting the Wireless Card

1. Locate an available Type II PCMCIA slot.

2. With the PCMCIA card pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot, you can easily insert
the card into the slot.

3. After properly inserting the wireless card, you can continue with wireless driver
and utility installation.

3-3 Installation and Uninstall Process

Install AMBIT Wireless LAN (Windows 98/2K/ME/XP)

1. Execute the program ‘Setup.exe’ in the CD. Windows displays the dialog as below.
Press ‘Next’ button to continue.

2. It displays a License Agreement dialog. Press ‘Next’ to continue.

3. Select the destination folder that you want to place the files.