Mitac Digital Technology LBP01 Users Manual

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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

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.

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.

iii

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

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.

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.

3. When the next screen appears, select the first option “Application &

PCMCIA Drivers” to install the utility (Configuration and Monitor Application) and the WLAN PC Card driver.

NOTE: If the WLAN PC Card driver have been previously installed and have not been uninstalled prior to this latest installation, the new driver will overwrite the old one without prompting you.

4. After you have confirmed the driv er’ s “Des tinat ion Lo ca tion ” as well as the

“Program Folders,” choose the mode of operation whether Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure on the Operating Mode Dialog window.

 Ad-Hoc Mode

In Ad-Hoc mode the wireless stations can communicate directly with each other.

When selecting the Ad-Hoc mode you need to specify the ESSID and the Channel parameters.

– ESSID: All stations participating in the Ad-Hoc network should

have the same ESSID.

– Channel: Select the 14 channels available for use.

 Infrastructure Mode

In Infrastructure m ode the use o f an Acce ss Point (AP) is n ecessa ry for wireless stations to communicate with each other.

When selecting the Infra structure m ode you need to specify the ESSID . – ESSID: Specify the ESSID of the AP to which the wireless station

will be associated with.

NOTE: You can still change the Operating Mode afterwards using the Configuration & Monitor Application utility.

5. After you have made your selection, click Next and a window listing your

installation setting appears. If the settings are correct, click Next to continue. In case you made a m istake, click Back to make the co rrection and follow the onscreen instructions to exit the installation.

NOTE: For Windows 2000, select Yes when the “Digital Signature Not Found” window appears.

6. Re-boot your system after completing the installation.

For Windows CE

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

SETUP.EXE under the WinCE directory.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

3. Re-boot your system after completing the installation.

2.3 Inserting the WLAN PC Card

NOTE: Make sure that the WLAN PC Card’s driver as well as the Configuration & Monitor Application utility has been properly installed (see previous section).

1. Find an available Type II PCMCIA slot in your computing device

2. With the WLAN PC Card adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA

slot, slide the card completely into the slot (refer to your system manual for the correct orientation).

NOTE: If you have never installed the driver of the PCMCIA slot of your system, then Windows® would automatically detect the new hardware and may prompt you to install it. Have the Windows installation CD ready (in case you are prompted for it) and follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver.

2.4 Removing the WLAN PC Card

The PCMCIA slot permits “hot swapping ” of PC Card, al lowing you to insert or remove the WLAN PC Card from the slot whenever you like, even when the power to your computer is on. However, you are advised to always disable the WLAN PC Card prior to removing it from the PCMCIA slot. This allows the Windows® operating system to log off from the network server, disable the driver properly through the Control Panel, and disconnect power to the PCMCIA slot.

3 Using the Configuration &

Monitor Application Utility

In special circumstances, you may need to change configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your wireless network. The Configuration & Monitor App licat ion utility enables y ou to m ake config uration changes and perform user-level diagnostics on your WLAN PC Card as well as monitor the status of communication.

3.1 For Windows 98/Me/2000

1. Make sure that the Configuration & Monitor Application utility has been

installed properly (see Chapter 2).

2. As soon as a link is established, the Configuration & Monitor Application

utility appears as an icon on the Windows’ system tray. Double- click on this icon.

NOTES:

 When the station is in Infrastructure mode and not associated with an AP, color of the

icon is red.

 When the station is in Infrastructure mode and associated with an AP, color of icon is

blue.

 When the station is in Ad-Hoc mode, color of icon is always blue.  When the station is in Ad-Hoc mode and the WLAN PC Card is resetting and

initializing, color of icon is red.

3. When the Configuration & Monitor Application utility appears onscreen,

make sure that “PCMCIA Card” is selected on the very top of the window.

Monitor

The following configuration parameters are shown:

 Operating Mode

Allows you to choose between Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. In Ad-Hoc mode the wireless stations can communicate directly with each other. In Infrastructure mode the use of an Access Point (AP) is necessary for wireless stations to communicate with each other.

 Channel

This item is available only if Ad-Hoc mode was selected in the previous field. Select the 14 channels available for use.

 SSID

When using the wireless station in an Ad-Hoc mode then all participating stations should have the same SSID. When using the wireless station in an Infrastructure mode the SSID must be the same as the SSID of the AP it is associated with.

 TxRate

Allows you to specify the transmission rate or choose Auto.

 Power Mgmt Mode

Allows you to enable or disable power management.

 MAC Address

On a Local Area Network (LAN) or other network, the MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer’s unique hardware number. On an Ethernet LAN, it is the same as your Ethernet address.

The communication status is also shown (BSSI D of the AP to which th e WLAN PC Card is associated, Signal Strength, and Link Quality). To change the configuration parameters press Change, make your changes then click Submit to save your changes.

Statistics

The Statistics utility allows you to view the statistic (Packets) information (Data Packets, Mgmt Packets, and Rejected Packets). To renew or update the list of statistics, press Clear.

Site Survey

The Site Survey utility allows you to scan all the channels to locate all the APs (Access Points) within range of your WLAN PC Card. When an/various AP(s) are located, information regarding the BSSID and SSID, signal strength and channel where the AP operates, whethe r or not WEP enc ryption i s used, an d th e operating mode is shown. Click Re-Scan to update the list.

To associate with any of the APs listed, double-click on your choice (on the BSSID field) and the utility will take you back to the Monitor utility showing you the parameters of the newly established connection.

Encryption

The Encryption utility allows you to set four different WEP keys and specify which one to use. To set encryption:

1. Choose Enabled on the Encryption window.

2. Select any of the available WEP keys (Key #1 to #4) on the WEP Key to

use window. The WEP keys must be in HEX (hexadecimal) format.

3. Select the WEP Mode (Mandatory or Optional).

 If Mandatory is selected, then not only must you use WEP encryption

but also any other station you are communicating with must also use WEP encryption for a link to be established. This requirement is part of the IEEE 802.11b standard.

 If Optional is selected, then your station can communicate with every

other station regardless if they use WEP encryption or not.

4. Select the Authentication Type (Open System or Shared Key).

5. Press Submit for any changes to take effect.

Advanced

The Advanced utility allows you change the following advanced configuration settings:

 Preamble Type

Before selecting Short, make sure that the other station(s) and AP supports this feature. The WLAN PC Ca rd has an auto- detec t fea ture th at allow s it to select the Preamble Type depending on th e Preamble Type of the AP it is associated with.

 Fragmentation Threshold

RTS/CTS Threshold

Allows you to set the F rag m entation Thres hold ( thresho ld for the act ivatio n of the fragmentation mechanism) as well as the RTS Threshold (threshold for the activation of the RTS/CTS mechanism). Transmitter contending for the medium may not hear each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. To enable Fragmentation and RTS/CTS Threshold, move the slide bar with your mouse and then use the right and left arrow k eyboard key s to select an exact number. The figure shows the recommended configuration setting.

3.2 For Windows CE

1. Make sure that the Configuration & Monitor Application utility has been

installed properly (see Chapter 2).

2. Start the Configuration & Monitor Application utility on your portable

computing device. The following scre en appea rs. Click Change to edit any of the values except MAC Address.

Operating Mode

Allows you to choose betwee n Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. In Ad-Hoc m ode the wireless stations can communicate directly with each other. In Infrastructure mode the use of an Access Point (AP) is necessary for wireless stations to communicate with each other.

Channel

This item is available only if Ad-Hoc mode was selected in the previous field. Select the 14 channels available for use.

SSID

MAC Address

On a Local Area Network (LAN) or other network, the MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer’s unique hardware number. On an Ethernet LAN, it is the same as your Ethernet address.

Upon clicking Advance, the following screen appear s:

WEP Type

Allows you to choose between 64 Bit and 128 Bit, or disable WEP encryption.

Key #1 ~ #4

Select any of the available WEP keys (Key #1 to #4). When 64 Bit WEP Type was selected in the prev ious item then the WEP keys m ust be in dec imal fo rmat. When 128 Bit WEP Type was selected then the WEP keys must be in HEX (hexadecimal) format.

TX Rate

Allows you to specify the transmission rate or choose Auto.

Power Manager

Allows you to enable or disable power management.

Fragmentation Thresh RTS/CTS Thresh

Preamble Type

Before selecting Short, make sure that the other station(s) and AP supports this feature. The WLAN PC Card has an auto-detect featu re that allows it to sel ect the Preamble Type dep ending on the Pr eamble Type of the AP it is associated with.

After making the desired changes, click Submit to go back to the previous screen.

A Appendix

A.1 Specifications

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Parts Specifications

MAC (AT76C502A) Wireless interface compliant with IEEE 802.11b-s tandard,

wireless LAN MAC unit with ARM7TDMI RISC processor, integrated 128-byte transmit and 128-byte receive FIFOs, wireless MAC layer function

Baseband (RF3000) On-chip ADCs and DACs, RSSI, AGC

BPSK/QPSK/CCK, supports antenna diversity EEPROM ATMEI 4K SPI serial EEPROM (AT25040)Memory SRAM Standard 128 K x 8 SRAM

Transceiver (RF2948) 45 ~ 500 MHz IF Quad Demod, on- chip variabl e baseband

filters, quadrature modulator and upconverter, 2.7 ~ 3.6 V

operation, 2.4 GHz PA driver

LAN/Mixer (RF2494) Single 2.7 ~ 3.6 V power supply, 2400 ~ 2500 MHz

operation, two gain settings: 28 dB or 12 dB, 4.5 dB

cascaded NF, high gain mode

Interface PCMCIA Type II interface

supply voltage (Vcc): +3.3 V

Dimension (W×H×D) 54×5×90 mm Weight Less than 30 g Environme n t temperatur e Regulation FCC, CE, UL OS support Windows 98/Me/2000/CE

Operating: 0°C (32°F) to 55°C (131°F)

, +5V

A.2 Uninstalling the Utility and Driver

Configuration & Monitor Applicati on Utility

For Windows 98/Me/2000

1. Exit the Configuration & Monitor Application utility if i t is currently active.

2. Select the “PC Card (PCMCIA)” icon by clicking on Start, then Settings,

then Control Panel and stop the WLAN PC Card.

3. Select the “Uninstall Configuration & Monitor Application” option by

clicking on Start, then Programs, then 802.11 Wireless LAN.

NOTE: If during the uninstall process you receive an error message, insert the driver CD and try to uninstall again.

For Windows CE

Uninstall the Configuration & Monitor Application utility as you would normally remove any other application or program on your portable computing device.

WLAN PC Card

For Windows 98/Me –

1. Select the “Network” icon by clicking on Start, then Settings, then Control

Panel.

2. Select the “WLAN PC Card” from the list and click on Remove.

3. When the system prompts you to re-boot, select “Yes.”

For Windows 2000 –

1. Make sure that the WLAN PC Card is plugged into the PCMCIA slot.

2. Select the WLAN PC Card under Device Manager.

3. Click on Uninstall.

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