Mitac Digital Technology LBP01 Users Manual

LBP01

User’s Manual

(December 2001)

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NOTE

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

0 Table of Contents

Regulation s Information..........................................................ii

Safety Precautions..................................................................ii

1 Introduction ..........................................................................1

1.1 Product Description.................................................................1

1.2 Product View ........................................................................... 2

2 Setting Up .............................................................................3

2.1 System Requirements............................................................. 3

2.2 Installing the Driver and Utility.................................................3

For Windows 98/Me/2000......................................................3

For Windows CE....................................................................6

2.3 Inserting the WLAN PC Card...................................................6

2.4 Removing the WLAN PC Card................................................7

3 Using Configuration & Monitor Application Utility............8

3.1 For Windows 98/Me/2000 ....................................................... 8

3.2 For Windows CE ................................................................... 15

A Appendix.............................................................................19

A.1 Specifications........................................................................ 20

A.2 Uninstalling the Utility and Driver........................................... 20

Configuration & Monitor Application Utility ........................... 20

WLAN PC Card.................................................................... 20

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Regulations Information

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, t here 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 can be determined 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 and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To ensure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com puter
or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cau se harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Important Note:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This e quipment shoul d be ins ta lle d and operated with minimum distance of 20
cm between the radiator and your body.

 This transmitter must not be co-locate d or o pera te d i n co nju nctio n with any other antenna or

transmitter.

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Safety Precautions

 Be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
 In order to extend th e life of the device it is advised to sto re it in a p rotectiv e

casing whenever carrying the computing device on travel and not ope rat ing
the device.

 Never use abrasive materials or rinse the device with liquids.
 At all times, it will be the responsibility of the end-user to ensure that an

outdoor antenna installation complies with local radio regulations.

 Do not service the product by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

 In order to limit Rad io Frequency (RF) exposure, the follow ing rules sho uld

be applied:

– Install the antenna in a location where a distance of 20 cm from the

antenna may be maintained.

– While installing the antenna in the location, please do not turn on

power of the device.

– While the device is working (transmitting or receiving), please do not

touch or move the antenna.

– Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or

in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for
such use.

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1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the features and functions of the product.

1.1 Product Description

Congratulations on purchasing this PCMCIA Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) Card.

Your WLAN PC Card’s 11 Mbps data rate provides an equivalent Ethernet
speed to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment.
When installed, the WLAN PC Card is able to communicate with any

802.11b-compliant product, allowing you to work anywhere in the coverage
area, enjoying its convenience and mobility.

Your PC Card features:

 IEEE 802.11b and Wi-Fi-compliant 11 Mbps WLAN access solution
 Seamless wireless roaming
 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) standard
 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 128-bit data encryption
 Frequency range at 2.4 GHz ISM band
 Automatic data rate selection at 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps
 PCMCIA Type II Plug-and-Play
 High sensitivity and output power

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Typical applications include:

 IEEE 802.11b-compliant WLAN radio
 Portable PC wireless modem
 Point-to-Point data
 Wireless home networking
 Small Office Home Office (SOHO) wireless application

1.2 Product View

Ref Component Description

Power and



Transmit/Receive
Indicator

Integrated



Antenna

Glows red when the WLAN PC Card is inserted into a
PCMCIA slot and is deriving power from it.

Glows green when the WLAN P C Card is sensing/
transmitting wireless data.

Allows the WLAN PC Card to receive and transmit
wireless data.

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2 Setting Up

This chapter tells you how to setup the device for use.

2.1 System Requirements

To use the device, you need:

 Operating system: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,

Windows CE

 Available PCMCIA slot on your computing device
 Driver CD
 Windows installation disks (in case you are prompted for the operating

system files)

2.2 Installing the Driver and Utility

CAUTION: Do not insert your WLAN PC Card into the PCMCIA slot at this stage until you
are required to do so.

For Windows 98/Me/2000

NOTE: When using Windows 2000 and before proceeding, make sure you have logged on
as “Administrator.”

1. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and double-click the file

SETUP.EXE under the Win98_Me_2000 directory.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

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