LITE ON TECHNOLOGY WN5301A User Manual

User’s Manual
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................5
1.1 Inventory Checklist ..............................................................................................5
1.2 Supported Security .............................................................................................. 6
2 Antenna Attachment...................................................................................7
3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration................................................8
3.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration...... 8
3.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically ........................................................... 9
3.3 Setting the Network Key Manually.................................................................. 11
3.3.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security).............................. 14
3.3.2 WPA/WPA2: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)................. 16
Appendix A: Troubleshooting..........................................................................20
Appendix B: Regulatory Notices ...................................................................21
Appendix C: Product Specifications .............................................................26
Index..............................................................................................................28
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment......................................... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ....... 7
Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon........................................................................................... .......... 8
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ..................................... ...... .. ... ... ..... ... .. ... ..... ..9
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box........................................................... ..........10
Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless ................................................................. ................................10
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection dialog box........................................................... ..........11
Figure 7: Wireless Network Connection dialog box........................................................... ..........12
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ...................................................12
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box ................................................. ... ... ..13
Figure 10: Manually adding a Wireless Network..........................................................................14
Figure 11: Wireless Network Properties dialog box............................. ... ..... ... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..15
Figure 12: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ............................................ ... ..16
Figure 13: Wireless Network Properties dialog box............................. ... ..... ... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..17
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1 Introduction
Welcome!
Your HP PC includes a Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device. This device allows you to establish a wireless network using your HP PC as a Wireless Client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet, you can wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network
1.1 Inventory Checklist
Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device:
Documentation CD (Contains full User’s Manual) Antenna (Screws to the connector on the back of your HP PC. See Chapter 2) Printed Quick Install Guide
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1.2 Supported Security
In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion key features are enabled on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration :
WPA/WPA2 personal security WEP encryption
Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device .
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2 Antenna Attachment
This chapter contains instructions for antenna installation.
Important
It is assumed that there is an existing wireless LAN network with an internet connection that has been set up on your computer prior to using Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device . Please consult your ISP for further information.
If you have already attached the antenna to your HP PC, please skip to Chapter 3.
1. Screw the antenna connector (A) to the antenna jack (B) located on the back of
the HP PC.
A
B
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment
2. Place the HP PC on a table or place the antenna in an elevated and open area to
achieve the best wireless performance.
A
OR
B
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3 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration.
Note: It is assumed that th ere is an existing wi reless network with con nection to the
internet. If not, please consult your ISP for further information on establishing an internet connection.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Windows XP Zero Configuration (Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration).
3.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration
To launch Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration:
1. In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon. Note: There may be multiple
Network icons in the system tray. Choose the one for Wireless Network Connection as shown.
Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks and the Wireless Network Connection
dialog box will appear.
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3.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically
The PC will begin functioning in Station Mode (as a Client) with your Wireless LAN Network as soon as the Network Key is set-up.
Important
If you do not have an existing wireless network you will need to set up your Wireless Router or Access Point prior to using your PC in Station Mode.
1. Find the Network Key (WEP Key or WPA/WPA2 Key) for your Wireless Network.
2. Select V iew Availa ble Wireless Networ ks from the Wireless Network icon menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear.
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
3. Select the Wireless Network of your choice by clicking on its name and the entire
block will become highlighted.
4. Select Connect in the lower right corner.
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