Linksys WPC11 Owner's Manual

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User Guide

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless™ is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card and PCI Adapter is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENT

These products have been tested and comply with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or device

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

UG-WDT11&WPC11-010508A AC

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Troubleshooting 73

Common Problems and Solutions 73 Frequently Asked Questions 74

Appendix 78

Specifications for the Network PC Card 78 Specifications for the PCI Adapter 78 Environmental Information for the Network PC Card 79 Environmental Information for the PCI Adapter 79 Warranty Information 80 Contact Information 81

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Instant WirelessTMWireless Network PC Card and PCI Adapter 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the Network PC Card 2 System Requirements for the Network PC Card 2 Package Contents for the PCI Adapter 3 System Requirements for the PCI Adapter 3

Planning Y our Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4 Roaming 4

Installing the PCI Adapter and Network PC Card in Your Desktop PC 5

Installing the PCI Adapter 5 Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows 95 6 Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows 98 9 Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows ME 12 Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows NT 14 Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows 2000 25

Installing the Network PCCard in Your Notebook PC 28

Installing the Network PC Card Into Your Notebook PC 28 Installing the Drivers for Windows 95 28 Installing the Drivers for Windows 98 31 Installing the Drivers for Windows ME 34 Setting Up the Network PC Card for Windows NT 36 Setting Up the Network PC Card for Windows 2000 47

Configuring the Network PC Card 50

Configuring the Network PC Card for Windows 95, 98, and ME 50 Configuring the Network PC Card for Windows NT 55 Configuring the Network PC Card for Windows 2000 62

Installing Network Protocols 64

Installing Network Protocols for Windows 95, 98, and ME 64

Configuration Utility 66

Installing the Configuration Utility 66 Configuring the Network PC Card with the Configuration Utility 69

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Introduction

Put the “mobile” back into mobile computing with the Linksys Instant Wireless ™ Network PC Card and PCI Adapter! Whether you’re at your desk or in the boardroom, the Linksys Instant W ireless™ Network PC Card and PCI Adapter allow you to share printers, files, and more anywhere within your wireless LAN infrastructure, increasing your productivity and keeping you “in touch.”

The Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card and PCI Adapter gives you the freedom to work yourway, from where you want, letting you take full advantage of your notebook PC’s portability , w hile providing you with access to all your network resources. A high-powered built-in diversity antenna means that you’re covered—at a distance of up to 457 meters. Compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0 and 2000, the Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card and PCI Adapter from Linksys are true necessities for all your wireless PC applications.

• 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate

• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-compliant Equipment

• Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup

• Utilizes Intersil HFA3841/HFA3842 chip sets

• Advanced Power Management Features Conserve Valuable Notebook PC Battery Life

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Compatible to Prevent Lost Connections

• Rugged Metal Design with Integrated Antenna

• Compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0 and 2000

• Works with All Standard Internet Applications

• Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

• Full 1-Year War ranty

Features

The Instant WirelessTMNetwork PC Card and PCI Adapter

Network PC Card and PCI Adapter

• One Instant WirelessTMNetwork PC Card

• One Driver and Utility CD-ROM

• User Guide and Registration Card

• A 16-bit PCMCIA Type II or Type III slot

• PCMCIA revisions 2.10 compliant card and socket services

• Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0 or 2000

• 500 Kbytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation

Package Contents for the Network PC Card

System Requirements for the Network PC Card

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• One Instant WirelessTMPCI Adapter

• User Guide and Registration Card

• One Driver CD-ROM

• Pentium 90 or Faster

• Minimum 16MB of RAM

• PCI Local Bus 2.1 compliant

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Planning Your Wireless Network

Network Topology

A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN , e xcept that each computer in the LAN uses an Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card to connect to the network using no wires. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel.

The Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure conf iguration. A group of Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PC equipped with an Instant W ireless™ Network PC Card in a BSS can talk to any computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.

An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of an Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for two Instant Wireless™ Network PC Card PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled.

The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All computers that have Instant Wireless™ Network PC Cards configured without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID (that is used in the BSS).

The Wireless LAN Infrastructure conf iguration is appropriate for enterprisescale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users.

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Ser vice Set (ESS). This continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All Instant Wireless™ Netw ork PC Card PCs within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same radio channel.

Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, selecting 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.

Roaming

Package Contents for the PCI Adapter

System Requirements for the PCI Adapter

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1. Once you have booted up your PC, Windows 95 will automatically identify the presence of the PCI Adapter and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and click the Next button to proceed.

2. W indows will notify you that it is unable to locate the driv er and will ask y ou to specify where the driver is located. Click the Other Locations button to select the driver’s location.

Installing the PCI Adapter and Network PC Card in Your Desktop PC

1. Turn off your desktop PC. (If you are just installing the WPC11 on your notebook computer, please skip to the Installing the Network PC Card in your Notebook PC section.)

2. With the PC Card facing up (the black arrow will be facing up), insert the

card completely into the PCI Adapter. These two devices must

installed together. While the card can be inserted either way, when it is

inserted properly , the “Instant Wireless” logo on the front of the card will not be seen. If seen from the opposite side, only a small portion of the barcode and no numbers can be seen when the card is inserted completely. If in doubt, try inserting the card both ways. The card will slide in further when it is correct. Failure to insert the card properly will prevent the equipment

from functioning.

3. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.

4. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are

touching the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide the card all the way in. After the card is f ir mly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC.

5. Power on your desktop PC.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

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Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows 95

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Installing the PCI Adapter

WARNING:

For the PCI Adapter to be installed correctly, you must complete the installation with the Network PC Card in place.

This card is not hot-swappable. Whenever you are ready to use the Network PC Card in the PCI Adapter, you must boot up your PC with the Network PC Card in place.

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3. This will bring you to the Select Other Location screen. Click the Browse button to select the driver’s location. Windows will ask you to browse for the driver’s folder. Direct Windows to the CD-ROM and select the d:\WPC11- WDT11\Win9x folder (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Click the OK button.

4. You will retur n to the Select Other Location screen. The folder that you selected for the driver will now be shown under Location. Verify that this is correct and then click the OK button.

5. W indo ws will then displa y the following screen, indicating that Windows has installed the PCI Adapter drivers. Click the Finish button.

6. Windows may ask you to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM. When prompt-

ed, insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM and click OK. If Windows does not find the file, enter C:\windows\options\cabs in the drop down box that will appear.

7. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to

restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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3. Make sure that Specify a location is selected and type D:\WPC11WDT11\win9x in the location box (where “D” is the letter of y our CD-R OM

drive).

4. At this point, you will be returned to the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. Verify that the correct folder is selected to install the driver and click the Next button.

1. Once you boot up your PC, Windows 98 will automatically identify the PCI

Adapter and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Insert the Setup Utility CD (included) into your CD-ROM drive and click the Next button to proceed.

2. Make sure Search for the best driver for your device is selected and click the Next button.

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Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows 98

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1. Windo ws Millennium will automaticall y identify the Network PC Card, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure the Setup Utility CD is in your CD-ROM drive, select “Automatic search for better driver”, and click the Next button to proceed

2. When the screen below appears, make sure that the drop-down box reads “D:\WPC11-WDT11\Win9x” and click OK.

3. Windows will begin copying files from the Setup Utility CD. Windows may need files from the Windows Millennium CD to complete the installation. If you are prompted to do so, insert your Windows Millennium CD into the CD-ROM drive. In the drop down box, type “d:\win9x” in the box (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click the OK button to continue.

5. During the installation, Windows may ask you for your Windows 98 CDROM. When prompted, place your Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click the Next button. If Windows does not f ind the file, enter C:\windows\options\cabs in the drop down box that will appear.

6. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click the Next button to contin- ue.

7. Windows will then display the following screen, indicating that the PCI Adapter installation is now complete. Click the Finish button.

8. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to

restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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Windows NT will setup the Network PC Card differently depending upon whether you’ve previously installed network hardware or not. Please follow the instructions appropriate for you.

If You Have Never Installed Network Hardware:

1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play Operating System and will not auto-

matically identify the PCI Adapter. To begin setup, insert Setup Utility CD (included) into your CD-ROM drive and select Start, then Settings, and bring up the Control Panel. Then, double-click on the Network icon.

2. Windows will notify you that Networking is not installed. Click the Yes but-

ton to continue.

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Installing the PCI Drivers for Windows NT

3. After Windows Millennium copies f iles from your CD, you will be notified that installation has been completed. Click the Finish button to continue.

4. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Ye s button to

restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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5.A list of adapters will appear on the next screen. You will not want to select one of these, however, as your Setup Utility CD has all of the appropriate drivers. Click the Have Disk button to continue.

6. On the Insert Disk screen, type “D:\WPC11- WDT11\ WINNT” (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the field provided. Then, click the OK button to continue.

7. The Select OEM Option screen will show two options from which to choose. You will want to highlight Instant Wireless - Network PCI Card and click the OK button to continue.

3. Installation will begin and you will reach the screen shown below. You will

want to select the box that reads W ired to the network since you are adding network hardware. Then, click the Next button to continue.

4. The next screen will not show any Network Adapters installed on your system, which signifies that no network hardware has been previously installed. You will want to click the Select from list button to continue.

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10. On the screen showing Network Services, the selections are automatically made. Simply, click the Next button to continue.

11. At this point, Windows NT will be ready to start installing Networking Components. Review your selections and click the Next button to continue if everything is correct. Or, click the Back button to make any necessary corrections.

8.On the next screen, make sure there is a check mark in the box beside Instant Wireless - Network PCI Card. Then, click the Next button to continue.

9. The next screen will show a list of network protocols. While the TCP/IP Protocol is already selected by default, you should check with your net-

worked computers before installing any additional network protocols. Click the Next button to continue.

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14. After setting the Properties f ields, Windows NT will begin installing the

network components you previously selected. You may be asked if you would like to configure the protocols with a DHCP server on your network. If this screen comes up, check with your Network Administrator before clicking the Yes or No button to continue.

15. After the network component installation is complete, the following screen

may appear. Click the Next button to continue.

16. At this point, Windo ws NT will let you know that it is ready to start the net-

work. If you wish to make any corrections, click the Back button. To continue, click the Next button.

12. Windows NT may

request further files at this point. Type “ D:\WPC11- WDT11\WINNT” in the field provided and click the Continue button. If files are still requested, insert your Windows NT CD into your CDROM drive and type “D:\i386” (where “D” represents your CDROM drive). Then, click the Continue button.

13. You will now reach the

screen shown here. This is called the Properties screen. Please check with your other wireless computers for the proper settings. For more information concerning these settings, refer to the section called Configuring the

Network PC Card for Windows NT. Adjust the

settings as are appropriate and click the OK button.

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If You Have Installed Network Hardware Before:

1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play Operating System and will not automatically identify the PCI Adapter. To begin setup, insert Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Start then

Settings to bring up the Control Panel. Then,

double-click on the Network icon.

2. To add the Network PC

Card, you will click the Adapters tab and then click the Add button to continue.

17. Verify that the correct information is presented on this screen, which will

appear next. To make any corrections, click the Back button. To continue, click the Next button.

8. Windows NT has now completed installing the network. Click the Finish

button to continue and then restart your computer. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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NOTE: After you have installed the PCI Adapter, reapply the

Windows NT service pack.

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6. You will now reach the

Configuring the Network PC Card for Windows NT.

Adjust the settings as are appropriate and click the OK button.

7. The PCI Adapter has now

been installed. You will see it added onto this screen. Click the Close button to continue and then restart your computer. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

3.A list of adapters will appear on the next screen. You will not want to select one of these, however, as your installation disk (Setup Utility CD) has all of the appropriate drivers. Click the Have Disk button to continue.

4. On the Insert Disk screen, type “ D:\WPC11- WDT11\WINNT” in the field provided (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Make sure the Setup Utility CD is inserted in the CDROM drive. Then, click the OK button to continue.

5. The Select OEM Option screen will show two options from which to choose. You will want to highlight

Instant Wireless - Network PCI Card and click the OK

button to continue.

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NOTE: After you have installed the PCI Adapter, reapply the

Windows NT service pack.

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3. Select Specify a location, and click

the Next button. Insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive.

On the following screen, type in d:\WPC11-

WDT11\win2000

(where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the Copy manufac- turer’s files from field and click the OK button.

4. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows acknowledges finding the driver, click the Next button.

1. Windows 2000 will automatically identify the Network PC Adapter, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure that the Setup Utility CD (included) is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and click the Nextbutton on the Found Ne w Hard w ar e Wizard screen to proceed.

2. Select Search for a suitable driver... and click the Next button. This will search for the Windows 2000 driver.

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5. The Digital Signatur e Not Found screen is a notification by W indo ws 2000. However, this does not mean that there is a problem. Click the Yes button to continue.

6. Windows will now install the driver files. The installation is now complete. Click the Finish button when completed and restart your computer. Then, see the Configuration Utility section of this manual.

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Installing the Network PC Card in Your Notebook PC

1. Locate an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot on your notebook

computer.

2. With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot

and the “Network PC Card” label facing up, slide the PCMCIA adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.

3. Turn on your PC or notebook computer.

The Hardware Installation is complete.

1. Windows 95 will automatically identify the Network PC Card, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Inser t the Setup Utility CD into your CD-R OM dri ve and click the Ne xtbutton to proceed.

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4. Windows in now ready to begin installing the driver. Click the Finish button to install the driver and complete the installation.

5. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Yes button

to restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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2. W indows will notify you that it is unable to locate the driv er and will ask y ou

to specify where the driver is located. Click the Other Locations button to select the driver’s location.

3. This will bring you to the Select Other Location screen. In the Location box, type “d:\WPC11-WDT11\win9x” (where D: is the letter of your CDROM drive). Then click the OK button.

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3. Make sure that Specify a location is selected and type “d:\WPC11- WDT11\Win9x” in the drop down box (where “D” is the letter of your CDROM drive). Click the OK button.

4. Windows is now ready to install the driver. Click the Next button to continue.

1. Windows 98 will automatically identify the Network PC Card, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Inser t the Setup Utility CD into your CD-R OM dri ve and click the Ne xtbutton to proceed.

2. Make sure Search for the best driver for your device is selected and click the Next button.

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1. Windows Millennium will automatically identify the Network PCI Adapter, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure the Setup Utility CD is in your CD-ROM drive, select “Automatic search for better driver”, and click the Next button to proceed

2. When the screen below appears, make sure that the drop-down box reads “D:\WPC11-WDT11\Win9x” and click OK.

5. After clicking Next, the driver files will be copied. Once this is completed, Windows may request that you insert the Windows 98 CD. Insert your Windows CD and type D:\Win98 in the drop down box (where “D” represents your CD-ROM drive). Then, click the OKbutton. If Windows does not find the file, enter C:\windows\options\cabs in the drop down box that

will appear, or type in the path.

6. After Windows 98 copies files from your CD, you will be notified that installation has been completed. Click the Finish button to continue.

7. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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Windows NT will setup the Network PC Card differently depending upon whether you’ve previously installed network hardware or not. Please follow the instructions appropriate for you.

If You Have Never Installed Network Hardware:

1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play Operating System and will not auto-

matically identify the Network PC Card. To begin setup, insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive and select Start, then Settings to bring up the Control Panel. Then, double-click on the Network icon.

2. Windows will notify you that Networking is not installed. Click the Yes but-

ton to continue.

4. After Windows Millennium copies f iles from your CD, you will be notified

that installation has been completed. Click the Finish button to continue.

5. Windows will now ask you to restart your computer. Click the Ye s button to

restart. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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3. Installation will begin and you will reach the screen shown below. You will

want to select the box that reads W ired to the network since you are adding network hardware. Then, click the Next button to continue.

4. The next screen will not show any Network Adapters installed on your sys-

tem, which signifies that no network hardware has been previously installed. You will want to click the Select from list button to continue.

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5.A list of adapters will appear on the next screen. You will not want to select one of these, however, as your installation disk (Setup Utility CD) has all of the appropriate drivers. Click the Have Disk but- ton to continue.

6. When the Insert Disk screen appears, type “D:\WPC11- WDT11\WINNT” (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the field provided. Then, click the OK button to continue.

7.The Select OEM Option screen will show two options from which to choose. You will want to highlight

Instant Wireless Network PC Card

and click the OK button to continue.

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10. On the screen showing Network Services, the selections are automatically

made. Click the Next button to continue.

11. At this point, Windows NT will be ready to start installing Networking

Components. After verifying your selections, click the Next button to continue. Or, click the Back button to make any necessary corrections.

8. On the next screen, make sure there is a check mark in the box beside

Instant Wireless - Network PC Card. Then click the Next button to con-

tinue.

9. The next screen will show a list of network protocols. While the TCP/IP Protocol is already selected by default, you should check with other networked computers before installing any additional network protocols. Click the Next button to continue.

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Linksys does not provide technical sup-

port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

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14. After setting the Resource and Properties f ields, Windows NT will begin

installing the network components you previously selected. You may be asked if you would like to conf igure the protocols with a DHCP server on your network. If this screen comes up, check with your Network Administrator before clicking the Yes or No button to continue.

15. Now, the network components will finish installing. If a screen similar to

that shown here appears, click the Next button to continue.

16. At this point, Windo ws NT will let you know that it is ready to start the net-

work. To make corrections, click the Back button. To continue, click the Next button.

12. Windows NT may

request further files at this point. Type “ D:\WPC11- WDT11\WINNT” (where D: is the letter of your CDROM rive) in the field provided and click the OK button.

If files are still requested, insert your Windows NT CD into your CDROM drive and type “D:\i386” (where “D” represents your CDRom drive). Then, click the Continue button.

13. You will now reach the

screen shown here. This is called the Resources & Properties screen. Please check with your other wireless computers for the proper settings. For more information concerning these settings, refer to the section called Configuring the

Network PC Card for Windows NT. Adjust the

settings as are appropriate and click the Continue button.

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If You Have Installed Network Hardware Before:

1. Windows NT is not a Plug-and-Play Operating System and will not automatically identify the Network PC Card. To begin setup, insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select Start, and then

Settings to bring up the Control Panel. Then,

double-click on the Network icon.

2. To add the Network PC Card,

you will want to click the Adapters tab and then click the Add button to continue.

17. On this screen, you will enter your a unique Computer Name, which is

how your computer will be identified on the network. You will also assign the computer to either a Workgroup or Domain, whichever is appropriate.

Select either Workgroup or Domain, and enter the name of which one is appropriate. The Computer Name must be different than any other on the Workg roup or Domain.

18. Windows NT has now completed installing the network. Click the Finish

button to continue and then restart your computer. Once your computer has restarted, you can continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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NOTE: After you have installed the Network PC Card, reapply

the Windows NT service pack.

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6. You will now reach the

Resources & Properties

screen. Check with your wireless settings for the information you need. For more information concerning these settings, refer to the section Configuring the

Network PC Card for Windows NT. Adjust the

settings as are appropriate and click the OK button.

7. The Network PC Card has

now been installed. You will see it added onto this screen. Click the Close button to continue and then restart your computer. Continue on to the Configuration Utility section to configure your wireless connection.

4. On the Insert Disk screen, type “D:\WPC11-WDT11\WINNT” (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the field provided. Then, click the OK button to continue.

5. The Select OEM Option screen will show two options from which to choose. You will want to highlight Instant Wir eless - Netw or k PC Card and click the OK button to continue.

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NOTE: After you have installed the Network PC Card, reapply the Windows NT service pack.

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3. Select Specify a location, click the Next button, then type in “D:\WPC11- WDT11\win2000” (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click

the Next button. Type in d:\WPC11-WDT11\win2000 (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the Copy manufacturer’s files from f ield and click the OK button.

4. Windows will now search for the driver. After Windows acknowledges finding the driver, click the Next button.

1. Windows 2000 will automatically identify the Network PC Card, once it is connected to the PC, and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Make sure that Setup Utility CD is inserted into your CD-ROM dri v e and click the Next button on the Found New Hardware Wizard screen to proceed.

2. Select Search for a suitable driver... and click the Next button. This will search for the Windows 2000 driver.

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5. The Digital Signatur e Not Found screen is a notification by W indo ws 2000. However, this does not mean that there is a problem. Click the Yes button to continue.

6. Windows will now install the driver files. Click the Finish button when completed. Windows may prompt you for necessary files from your Windows 2000 CD. Insert your Windows 2000 CD if requested. The installation is complete. Continue on to the Configuration Utility section.

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After installing the Network PC Card, Windows 95, 98, or Millennium will automatically identify the card. Next, you will need to configure the Network PC Card’s driver software.

1.After installing the Network PC Card, the Instant Wireless - Network PC Card Properties screen (shown below) may automatically come up. If it does not appear automatically, click on the Start button, choose Settings and then Control Panel. Double click on the Network icon and choose the the Instant Wireless Network PC Card. Click the Properties button, and then choose the Advanced tab.

Select Authentication Algorithm from the list provided and select a Value from the drop down menu on the right. As indicated, you should always use

WECA Compliant unless you have some other reason to do so. Choose Channel to continue or the OK button to finish. If you choose to finish now, continue to the Installing Network Protocols section.

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NOTE: For the easiest way to configure your Network PCCard, please refer to the Configuration Utility section.

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4. Select Network Type and

select a Value, from the drop down menu, of either

802.11b Ad-Hoc, Ad-Hoc, or Infrastructure.

The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc modes allow wireless-towireless, peer-to-peer communication. 802.11b Ad- Hoc is for connecting with other Wireless Adapters that comply with the 802.11b standard. Click Power Save Mode to continue or the OK button to finish. If you choose to finish now, continue to the Installing Network Protocols section.

5. Select Po w er Sa v e Modeand

select either Enabled or Disabled for a Value. Disabled will allow for uninterrupted data communication. Selecting Enabled allows your notebook to enter “sleep” mode and could interrupt data communication. For further information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled

Configuration Utility. Click Preamble Mode to continue

or the OK button to f inish If you choose to finish now, continue to the Installing Network Protocols section.

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2. Select Channel from the list provided and select a Value, from the drop down menu on the right, between 1 and 11. This Channel must be the same for all wireless devices on your network. Click Network Type to continue or the OK button to finish. If you choose to finish now, continue to the Installing Network Protocols section.

3. The Fragmentation Threshold Value indicates how much of the network resources are devoted to recovering packet errors. The value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you experience high packet error rates, you can increase this value, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Click Network Type to con- tinue or the OK button to finish. If you choose to finish now, continue to the

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8.The Value for SSID depends on what Network Type selected in item 2. (SSID is also commonly known as ESSID.) If the Network Type you have chosen is "Infrastructure", it should have the same SSID or ESSID name as the Access Point. If the Network Type is "Ad- Hoc", all clients should share the same SSID name. Click

Use Wep to continue or the OK button to f inish and con- tinue to the Installing Network Protocols section.

9. Select either Disabled, 40 bit, or 128 bit as the Value

under Use Wep. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. The Disabled setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on a WEP Network. For data sharing to be enabled, select either 40 or 128 bit encryption, depending on your needs. For further information, see the Configuration Utility section of this guide. Once your card is configured, click OK and continue.

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6. A preamble is a signal used to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems. A series of transmission pulses is sent before the data to indicate that "someone is about to transmit data". This ensures that systems receiving the information correctly interpret when the data transmission starts. The Preamble Mode should be set to Long (if in a “noisy” network environment), Short (if the environment is clear), or Auto (to let the card interpret the environment). Click OK to finish and continue to the

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7. The RTS Threshold Value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. Click SSID to continue or the OK button to finish. If you choose to finish now, continue to the

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2. The IRQ Base level can be

changed in order to avoid possible conflicts with other system devices.

3. The Mode setting should be either Infrastructure or Ad- Hoc, depending upon your network’s settings. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc mode allows wireless-to-wireless, peer-to-peer communication.

The Resources and Properties

screen allows you to make modifications to your Network PC Card, optimizing performance. Check with your other wireless PCs before making any changes and then follow these steps when configuring the

Resource and Properties Fields:

1. The I/O Base setting should

be unique and not conflict with any other device settings in your system.

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NOTE: In order to check for potential IRQ conflicts, run WINMSD by selecting RUN from the Start menu and typing win- msd.exe and pressing the Enter key.

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6.RTS Threshold should remain Disabled as set by default. Do not change the setting of the RTS Threshold unless connection quality is poor. Then, increase this setting by the smallest value first to establish a better connection.

7. Fragmentation Threshold should remain Disabled as set by default. Do not change the setting of the Fragmentation Threshold unless connection quality is poor. Then, increase this setting by the smallest value first to establish a better connection.

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4.The SSID depends on what Mode is selected. If the Mode

is Infrastructure, it should have the same SSID name as the Access Point. If the Mode is Ad-Hoc, all clients should share the same SSID name.

5. The DS Channel setting must be the same for all wireless points in the network. Use the settings, 1-11, to f ind the best channel for your connection.

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10. The ATIM Window should remain Disabled as set by default. Changing the setting of the ATIM Window may reduce performance.

11. The Listen Interval setting should remain at 1 Beacon per Second. Setting this higher could result in slower connection speeds.

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8. Select Power Save Mode and select either “Enabled” or “Disabled”. “Disabled” will allow for uninterrupted data communication. Selecting “Enabled” allows your notebook to enter “sleep” mode and could interrupt data communication. For further information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled Configuration Utility.

9. The setting for Use Wep should be either “Disabled” or “Mandatory”. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. The “Disabled” setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on a WEP Network. For data sharing to be enabled, select “Mandatory”.

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After installing the Network PC Card, Windows 2000 will automatically identify the card. Next, you will need to configure the Network PC Card’s driver software.

1.From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the Control Panel, double-click the

Network and DialUp Connections

icon.

2.At the Network and

Dial-Up Connections

screen, double-click the

Local Area Connection ## icon. (The number

on this icon will vary with your computer.)

3. The General Local Area Connection Status screen will show the status of the Network PC Card’s connection. Click the Properties button to continue.

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12. The TX Rate setting should remain Fully Auto as set by default. Changing this to a different transfer rate will lock in that rate and may result in dropped connections. You may choose between 1, 2,

5.5, 11, or Fully Auto. Click the OK button to continue.

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Installing Network Protocols

Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network. Windo ws NT and 2000 users need to check their W indo ws User Guides for protocol installation.

1. From the Start

Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the Control Panel, doubleclick on the Network icon.

2. Select Network PC Card

from the list and click the Add button.

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Note: Before adding any network protocols, verify that the protocol is not already installed. Never install duplicate protocols for network adapters installed.

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4. On the Properties screen, click the Configure button to configure your card.

5.The next screen that you will see will be the General tab. This will give you information on the status of the Network PC Card. Click the Advanced tab to configure your card.

From this point forward, the configuration of the card is the same as for Windows 95, 98 and ME. Continue on to the

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Configuration Utility

The Conf iguration Utility is provided to allow you further customization of the Network PC Card, the PCI Adapter, and your wireless network.

1. To install the Conf iguration Utility, first put the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. Then, click the Start button, choose Run, and type D:\WPC11-WDT11\Utility\Setup.exe in the drop down box as shown (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM Drive).

2.This will bring up the Welcome screen. After reading this screen, click the Next button to continue.

3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.

4. Select Microsoft from the list of “Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network Protocols” and click the OK button.

5. At this point, you must restart your computer. Installation is complete.

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Linksys does not provide technical support for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

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3.The Destination screen will show you the default destination selected by the utility. If you should want to install this in another location, click the Browse button and select an alternate destination. When you are ready to continue, click the Next button.

4.The next screen will show the Program Folder that the utility is setting up. If you should want to put the utility in another Program Folder, double-click an Existing Folder or, if you don’t want to run this out of a Program Folder, delete the Program Folder name. Then, click the Next button to continue.

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5. The following screen will appear after the Utility has been successfully installed. When prompted, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click the Finish button to restart your computer.

With your Network PC Card installed, you are now ready to use the Configuration Utility to configure your card.

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CONFIGURATION

The Configuration screen allows you to customize the settings for the Network PC Card, the PCI Adapter, and your wireless network.

The Mode setting determines the architecture of your wireless network. Select

Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Mode depending on your network type. The Ad- Hoc mode is used for a simple peer-to-peer network and allows the sharing of

local resources only between Network PC Cards without needing a wireless Access Point. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless network to be integrated into an existed, wired network through an Access Point. Infrastructure networks permit roaming between Access Points while maintaining a connection to all network resources.

An acronym for Service Set Identifier, SSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network. It is

case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.

The Tx Rate f ield shows the current transfer rate for the Network PC Card. T o optimize performance and range, the TX Rate should be set to Fully Automatic, which will automatically adjust the transfer speed for best performance and longest range.

Po w er Sa ving Mode, or PS Mode, enab les or disables the power saving features of your Network PC Card.

The Channelsetting specifies the channel used in wireless communication and should be set to the same channel as the other points in the wireless network.This setting can only be adjusted in AdHoc mode.

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After you start up the utility from the Program Folder as specified in the previous section, you will see the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility screen. This utility is divided into four parts: Link Info, Configuration, Encryption, and About. Each part will be explained here. It is recommended that you change all configu-

ration settings for your Network PC Card using this utility and not under the Network Properties section in your Control Panel.

LINK INFO

The Link Info screen provides information about the current link between the Network PC Card and the wireless Access Point.

The Current Channel field shows to what channel the Network PC Card is set. The Current Tx Rate field

shows the transfer rate in megabits per second.

The Throughput fields show the rate at which data is transferred and received in Bytes per second.

The Link Quality and Signal Strength indicators show the strength of the connection in percentages

After installation, the Wireless Network PCCard Configuration Utility icon will appear on your system tray. Green signifies a good connection or strong signal. Yellow signifies an acceptable connection or signal. Red signifies a poor connection or weak signal. Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon, and the screen above will appear.

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Configuring the Network PC Card with the Configuration Utility

Note: When in AdHoc mode, Link Quality and Signal Strength indicators will not be available.

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ABOUT

The About screen shows the release information for the Driver Version, Configuration Utility Version, and Firmware Version.

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ENCRYPTION

The 40-bit or 128-bit WEP keys can be generated from a user-defined passphrase or entered manually.

An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption scheme used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 40-bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption security for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each point in a network must use an identical 40-bit or 128-bit key. When using 40-bit encryption, remember that it is identical to and compatible with 60-bit encryption. Higher encryption levels mean higher levels of security, but, due to the complexity of the encryption, they may mean decreased network performance.

Encryption (WEP) can be set to Disabled, 40-bit, or 128-bit. Once enabled, you can create an encryption key by using a Passphrase, or by entering the key manually.

(The Passphrase method is rec- ommended; however, you may need to enter a manual key in order to meet the requirements of existing wireless equipment on your network. If you are unsure, check your other wireless PCs’settings.)

The Passphrase can be any text string with a maximum of 31 alphanumeric characters and is strongly recommended because it is the easiest way to generate WEP keys.

Once you have chosen your key encryption method and entered either the Passphrase or manual key, click the Apply button. Then click the OK button and the encryption portion of the setup is complete.

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Note: Please make sure that each point in your wireless network is set at an identical WEP value.

Note: Not all Wireless Access Points or Adapters support 128-bit WEP Encryption, which may result in network errors. Check your wireless device’s documentation for more information.

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3.I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration.

• Make sure that the notebook PC to which the Network PC Card is associated is powered on.

• Make sure that your Netw ork PC Card is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure conf iguration.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network ?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application's user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game's user guide for more information.

What is IEEE 802.11 standard?

The IEEE 802.11 W ireless LAN standards subcommittee, w hich is formulating a standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate.

What IEEE 802.11 features are supported?

The product supports the following IEEE 802.11 functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

What is Ad-hoc?

An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.

What is Infrastructure?

An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure conf iguration. Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database, or wireless application for mobile workers.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems usuall y occurring during the installation and operation of the Network PC Card. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

1.My computer does not recognize the Network PC Card.

• Make sure that the Network PC Card is properly inserted into the PCMCIA slot. Note that the card can be inserted either way, but when it is inserted properly, the “Instant Wireles” logo on the front of the card will not be seen. If seen from the opposite side, only a small portion of the barcode and no numbers can be seen when the card is inserted completely. If in doubt, tr y inserting the card both ways. The card will slide in further when it is correct.

2.The Network PC Card does not work properly.

• Reinsert the Network PC Card into your notebook’s PCMCIA slot. A beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted.

• For non-Windows environments, make sure that a PCMCIA card service driver is installed in your PC.

• Click on the Control Panel and then on PC-Card. Check whether it has a PCMCIA card in one of the sockets or not. If you find Network PC Card in one of the sockets, it means the card is detected properly. If you see a yellow question mark, the resources are conflicting. Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter. You will find the Network PC Card if it is installed successfully. If you see the yellow exclamation mark, the resources are conflicting. Click on PCMCIA card and then on PCMCIA card service. You will see the status of the Network PC Card. If there is a yellow question mark, please check the following:

• Make sure your notebook supports a 5.0V card.

• Make sure your notebook has a free IRQ.

• Make sure you have inserted the right card and installed the proper driver.

If the Network PC Card does not function after attempting the above steps, remove the card and do the following:

• Uninstall the driver software from your PC.

• Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide.

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What is ISM band?

The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high-speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.

What is Spread Spectrum?

Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectr um signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?

Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without -the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.

Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air?

WLAN features two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of scrambling. On the software side, WLAN series offer the encryption function (WEP) to enhance security and Access Control. Users can set it up depending upon their needs.

What is Roaming?

Roaming is the ability of a portable computer user to communicate continuously while mo ving freel y throughout an area greater than that co vered b y a single Access Point. Before using the roaming function, the workstation must make sure that it is the same channel number with the Access Point of dedicated coverage area.

To achieve true seamless connectivity, the wireless LAN must incorporate a number of different functions. Each node and Access Point, for example, must always acknowledge receipt of each message. Each node must maintain contact with the wireless network even when not actually transmitting data. Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links Access Points and nodes. In such a system, the user’ s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system. First, it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality, as well as the message load currently being carried by each Access Point and the distance of each Access Point to the wired backbone. Based on that information, the node next selects the right Access Point and registers its address. Communications between end node and host computer can then be transmitted up and down the backbone.

As the user moves on, the end nodes RF transmitter regularly checks the system to determine whether it is in touch with the original Access Point or whether it should seek a new one. When a node no longer receives acknowledgment from its original Access Point, it undertakes a new search. Upon finding a new Access P oint, it then rere gisters, and the communication process continues.

What is BSS ID?

A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.

What is ESS ID?

An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Users within an ESS could Roam freely between BSSs while served as a continuous connection to the network wireless stations and Access Points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and the same radio channel.

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Appendix

Standards: IEEE 802.11b

Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)

13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan)

Operating Range:

Indoor: up to 30M (100ft.) @ up to 11 Mbps

up to 50M (165 ft.) @ up to 5.5 Mbps up to 70M (230ft.) @ up to 2 Mbps up to 91M (300 ft.) @ up to 1 Mpbs

Outdoor: up to 152M (500 ft.) @ up to 11 Mbps

up to 270M (885 ft.) @ up to 5.5 Mbps up to 396M (1300 ft.) @ up to 2 Mbps up to 457M (1500 ft.) @ up to 1 Mbps

Data Rate (Mbps): Up to 11Mbps (with automatic scale back)

LEDs: Po w er, Tx/Rx

Standards: PC97/98/99 SUPPORT

PCI Local Bus 2.1 compliant PC Card-16 bit Standard Specification

Card T ype: 32-bit PCI

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Can Instant WirelessTMproducts support printer sharing?

Instant WirelessTM products perform the same function as LAN products. Therefore, Instant WirelessTM products can work with NetWare, Windows NT/2000, or other LAN operating systems to support printer or f ile sharing.

What is WEP?

WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

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Dimensions: 4.5” x 2” x .3” (115mm x 54mm x 8mm)

Unit W eight: 1.8 oz. (0.05 kg)

Power: 3.3V or 5V DC, 350mA Tx, 230mA Rx,

20mA Standby

Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial

Operating Temp.: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)

Storage Temp.: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)

Operating Hum.: 0% to 70% Non-Condensing

Storage Hum.: 0% to 95% Non-Condensing

Dimensions: 6” x 4.75” x .75” (152mm x 121mm x 19mm)

Unit W eight: 3 oz. (0.09 kg)

Power Required: 5V

Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial

Operating Temp.: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)

Storage Temp.: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)

Operating Hum.: 0% to 70% Non-Condensing

Storage Hum.: 0% to 95% Non-Condensing

Warranty Information

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Contact Information

For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.

Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Suppor t 800-326-7114 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 Fax 949-261-8868 Email suppor t@linksys.com Web http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com

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