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Copyright
© 2004 Foxconn Precision Industry, Science-Based Industrial Park, HsinChu, Taiwan.
All rights reserved. This user guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with
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TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS ADAPTER
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1-1 INTRODUCING THE LAN-EXPRESS IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS ADAPTER ..............................5
1-2 SPECIFICATIONS & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...........................................................................8
2-1 NOTES BEFORE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................8
2-2 WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 98 SE INSTALLATION CD REQUIREMENT .........................9
2-3 WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY INSTALLATION .........................................................................9
2-4 UNINSTALLING AN LAN-EXPRESS IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS ADAPTER .............................16
CHAPTER 3 WIRELESS TOPOLOGIES...................................................... 19
3-1 PEER-TO-PEER GROUP.........................................................................................................19
3-2 ACCESS POINT INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................20
CHAPTER 4 WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY CONFIGURATION........... 24
4-1 WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ICON........................................................................................24
4-2 CURRENT STATU S TAB..........................................................................................................25
4-3 PROFILE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................27
4-4 DIAGNOSTIC TAB ..................................................................................................................44
4-5 ACTION MENU.......................................................................................................................46
4-6 SETTING UP WPA IN WINDOWS XP.....................................................................................48
4-7 CONFIGURING YOUR WIRELESS NETWORKING SETTINGS WITH WINDOWS XP .............54
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................. 57
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5-1 COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS..................................................................................57
5-2 CONFIGURING NETWORKING CLIENTS AND PROTOCOLS .................................................58
5-3 RANGE ...................................................................................................................................59
5-4 LED INDICATORS .................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 62
A-1 GENERAL..............................................................................................................................62
A-2 NETWORK INFORMATION....................................................................................................62
A-3 RADIO SPECIFICATION FOR 802.11B MODE .......................................................................63
A-4 RADIO SPECIFICATION FOR 802.11G MODE .......................................................................63
A-5 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS.......................................................................................64
A-6 PHYSICAL FEATURES ...........................................................................................................64
A-7 POWER CONSUMPTION........................................................................................................64
A-8 AVAILABLE TRANSMIT POWER SETTINGS ..........................................................................64
APPENDIX B REGULATORY INFORMATION......................................... 66
B-1 REGULATORY INFORMATION ..............................................................................................66
B-2 FCC WARNING ..................................................................................................................66
APPENDIX C GLOSSARY .............................................................................. 68
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Chapter 1 Introduction of IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter
1-1 Introducing the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter is a high performance wireless LAN
adapter that complies with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards, which can
be used with 802.11b or 802.11g devices to form a stand-alone wireless Peer-to-Peer
Group* or used in conjunction with an Access Point infrastructure to provide mobile
clients with wireless access to an Ethernet network.
The LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter supports Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Millennium Edition (ME), and Windows 98.
A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network, but it eliminates the
need to install networking cables and other networking equipment. A wireless LAN is not
only easier to deploy, but it also allows for mobility through “roaming.” For example, the
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter can roam from a conference room to an
office without being disconnected from the network.
*Available features vary by region/country.
1-2 Specifications & System Requirements
You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to begin using an
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter,
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or
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Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) installed
PC Card expansion slot (32-bit CardBus) for LAN-Express IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter
32-bit PCI bus slot on your desktop for the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter.
At least 64 MB of memory
A 300 MHz processor or higher
At least one other IEEE 802.11b-compliant or 802.11g-compliant device
1-2-1 IEEE 802.11 Specifications
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard
for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band in 1997. This standard
includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum,
frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared. Devices that comply with the 802.11
standard operate at a data rate of either 1 or 2 Mbps.
802.11b
In 1999, the IEEE modified the 802.11 standard to support direct sequence devices that
can operate at speeds of up to 11 Mbps. The IEEE ratified this standard as 802.11b.
802.11b devices are backwards compatible with 2.4 GHz 802.11 direct sequence devices
(that operates at 1 or 2 Mbps).
802.11a
Also in 1999, the IEEE modified the 802.11 standard to support devices operating in the
5 GHz frequency band. This standard is referred to as 802.11a. 802.11a devices are not
backward compatible with 2.4 GHz 802.11 or 802.11b devices. 802.11a radios use a radio
technology called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) to achieve data
rates of up to 54 Mbps.
802.11g
In 2003, the IEEE ratified the 802.11g standard. This standard delivers the same 54Mbps
maximum data rate as 802.11a, yet it offers an additional and compelling
advantage-backward compatibility with 802.11b equipment. This means that 802.11b
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client cards will work with 802.11g access points, and 802.11g client cards will work with
802.11b access points. Note that 802.11b products cannot be upgraded to support 802.11g
since the 802.11g radios use a different chipset than 802.11b devices. However, 802.11g
products and 802.11b products can work in the same network. Because 802.11g and
802.11b operate in the same unlicensed band, the two standards share the same three
channels, which can limit wireless capacity and scalability.
An 802.11a device and an 11b/g device cannot
communicate with each other.
The Wi-Fi standard certified at 2.4 GHz ensures the wireless interoperability with other
Wi-Fi (802.11b) certified devices.
1-2-2 Security Standards
The LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter supports the following security
standards (features vary based on models):
Cisco Client Extension compatibility (including LEAP)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption using 64 bit, 128 bit or 152 bit encryption
AES-CCM Encryption support
Support for Windows 802.1x supplicants
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption using PassPhrase (text string with at least 8 to 63
characters, it can be any combination of letters, numbers and other characters).
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Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter describes how to install an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter and
software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium
Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE).
Note for Windows XP Users:
The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature known as “Wireless Zero
Configuration” which has the capability to configure and control the LAN-Express IEEE
802.11 Wireless Adapter (refer to 4-7 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings
with Windows XP for more details). This Windows XP feature will be automatically
disabled if you install the Wireless LAN Client utility.
2-1 Notes before Installation
Review the following notes before installing an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless
Adapter. The LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter must comply with the
following EMI, safety and ESD requirements:
Emission
802.11g
North America FCC Part 15b, Part 15c
Europe EN 301 893
Japan TELEC STD –33, STD- 66
Safety Requirements
North America UL 60950 Ver.3 for USA, CSA C22.2 for Canada
Europe EN 60950
ESD Requirement
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter must withstand 15KV test voltage of
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electrostatic discharge under operational conditions.
2-2 Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation
CD Requirement
Before beginning the installation of an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter,
ensure that you have a Windows 98 SE or Windows ME installation CD available
(depending on the computer’s operating system). Windows 98/ME users may be
prompted to insert a Windows CD during the installation. You should not need a Windows
CD when installing the card in a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer.
If you do not have a Windows 98/ME CD, it is possible that you already have the
Windows installation files on your hard drive. These Windows installation files are
known as Windows Cabinet or CAB files. The Cabinet files are commonly located in
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\.
Windows 98/ME users may need the Windows CD
or Cabinet files to complete the installation of an
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. It is recommended
that you do not proceed with the installation until you have
confirmed that you have one of these Windows installation media
available.
2-3 Wireless Client Utility Installation
Follow the instructions below to install an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter
in a Window 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer by running
the installation program before inserting the wireless adapter into the computer. It is
recommended that you insert the wireless adapter after the setup and configuration
procedure is completed.
1. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable.
2. Insert the wireless Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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3. Run SETUP.EXE from the Installation CD to launch the program if the Installation
program does not launch automatically.
4. Click “Next” on the Software Setup Welcome dialog box as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Setup “Welcome” Dialog Box
5. The License Agreement screen appears. Click “Yes” to continue.
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Figure 2-2 License Agreement for the Installation of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter
6. Choose a destination location for the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter
installation files. You may use the default path or click “Browse” to specify a different
location. After you are done, click the “Next” button.
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Figure 2-3 Choose Destination for Installation
7. Be patient while the software is installed on your computer.
Figure 2-4 Software Setup in Process
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8. Click “Finish” to close the Software Setup wizard when prompted.
Figure 2-5 Installation Completed
The Wireless Client Utility will be automatically
loaded each time your computer starts. To access the
utility, click the Wireless Client Utility icon in the Windows
Taskbar.
9. Per the specific interface of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter, Insert it
into your laptop’s PC card slot, or….
10. If the wireless adapter you purchased is a PCI Card, insert the LAN-Express IEEE
802.11 Wireless Adapter by first shutting down your computer and unplug the power
cable from the power outlet.
11. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions provided by the computer’s
manufacturer. Touch the metal chassis of your computer to avoid damage caused by
electrostatic discharge.
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12. Select a PCI bus slot and remove the metal filler strip. Feed the external antenna and
cable through the PCI slot and out the back of the computer.
13. Insert the card into the PCI slot and secure it in place as shown in Figure 2-6 (refer to
the PC’s user documentation for details).
Figure 2-6 Insert PCI Card into PCI Slot
14. Put the computer cover back into place. Reconnect the cabling and restart your
computer.
If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
The Wireless Client should now be successfully installed. If you have an Access Point on
the network with no security enabled, the Wireless Client should connect automatically.
If you have an Access Point on the network with security enabled, double-click the
LAN-Express icon to launch the Wireless Client Utility; use this utility to create profiles,
configure the card, and enable security.
If you do not have an Access Point, use the Wireless Client Utility to set the card to
Peer-to-Peer Ad Hoc mode.
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For more information on Peer-to-Peer Groups and Access Point networks, see Chapter 3
Wireless Topologies.
2-4 Uninstalling an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11
Wireless Adapter
Follow the images and steps shown below in case you need to uninstall the card:
Access the Control Panel from the Start menu. Click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
Select LAN-Express AS 802.11 Wireless Adapter and click Change/Remove button as
shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 Select “Add/Remove Program” in Control Panel
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Figure 2-8 Uninstall LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter
Select Remove and then click the Next button to perform the un-installation. When
prompted, click OK to remove the Wireless Client Utility.
Figure 2-9 Un-installation Confirmation
Be patient while the card is uninstalled from your computer.
Figure 2-10 Install Un-installing Wireless Client Utility
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Figure 2-11 Un-installation in process
When prompted, click Finish to complete the un-Installation procedure.
Figure 2-12 Un-installation and Maintenance Completed
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Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter looks and operates similar to Ethernet
products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between communicating
devices. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will
work with the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter without any special wireless
networking software.
A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation. While each
method has its advantages, one of them may be better suited for your needs. Review the
following configurations to determine which mode is best for you.
3-1 Peer-to-Peer Group
A Peer-to-Peer group—also known as an Ad-Hoc network-- is the simplest to deploy and
is ideal for small offices. Peer-to-Peer Group can be comprised of two or more wireless
client configured to communicate with one another. Peer-to-Peer Group clients
communicate directly with each other without using an access point (AP). As a user on
this type of network, you are able to quickly build up a wireless network in order to share
files with other employees, print to a shared office printer, and access the Internet through
a single shared connection.
Ad-hoc networking is cost effective, because no other devices components are needed
(such as access points, hubs or routers) in order to setup a network. However, with
Ad-Hoc networking, your computer is only able to communicate with other nearby
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wireless clients.
By using the off-the-shelf peer-to-peer network operating systems, each computer can
dynamically connect and reconnect to the others with no additional configuration, as
illustrated in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Peer-to-Peer Group
The LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter can communicate with an 802.11b or
802.11g Peer-to-Peer Group (but it can not dynamically switch between the two).
Therefore, you must manually configure the wireless adapter to use one specific radio
mode.
3-2 Access Point Infrastructure
Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be
able to extend that capability to wireless nodes. This is accomplished by installing one or
more Access Points on the Ethernet network. Access Points are devices that communicate
with both the Ethernet network and the wireless network.
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An Access Point network is also referred to as an Infrastructure network. The key
difference between an Infrastructure network and an Ad-Hoc network is the addition of
one extra element—the Access Point. The Access Point serves as the focal point for all
data traffic on your wireless network, optimally managing all wireless data transactions.
Additionally, the wireless Infrastructure can provide access to an existing wired LAN.
This link allows computers on the wireless LAN to access the other wired LAN’s
resources and tools, including Internet access, email delivery, file transfer, and printer
sharing. See figure 3-2 for example.
Figure 3-2 Access Point Network
You can use the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter to communicate with
802.11g Access Points, 802.11b Access Points, or a combination of Access Point types.
The wireless adapter is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b Access Points from any
vendor.
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