Multitech RouteFinder RF802WLC Quick Start Manual

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Federal Communication 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 i n a residenti al
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, ma y
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
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one 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 from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example-use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer 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 cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc e that
may cause undesired operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and
replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with elect rical equipment. All
guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be
allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries intended for use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions),
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized
for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use : None.
Potential restrictive use: France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13

RF802WLC Wireless PCMCIA Card
Quick Start Guide
PN S0000180, Revision A

This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior
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Copyright © 2001, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof
without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or
organization of such revisions or changes.

Record of Revisions

Rev ision Date
A 7/5/01 Manual released. All pages at Rev. A.

Trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are RouteFinder, Multi-Tech, and
the Multi-Tech logo.
MNP and Microcom Network Protocol are registered trademarks of
Microcom, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

Description

Trademarks

Contacting Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. World Headquarters

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112
Phone: [phone] or 800-328-9717
Fax: [phone]

www.multitech.com

Technical Support
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Contents

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 2

IRELESS LAN BASICS .......................................................................... 3

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INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 5

NSTALLATION OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 5

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CONFIGURATION UTILITY ................................................................... 11

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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 19

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 21

LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................ 23

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The RF802WLC wireless LAN card is an 802.11b standard, high­speed 11M bps wireless network adapter that plugs into the
PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC. It provides mobile users,
temporary work sites and other wireless applications the
ability to share broadband access to the Internet as well as other
network devices when using the RF802EW wireless access point.
In addition, users can create a wireless peer-to-peer (Ad-hoc)
network with a group of computers all using wireless LAN adapter
cards. The RF802WLC wireless LAN card provides full mobility
from the RF802EW access point up to 300 meters (984 feet)
outdoors and up to 100 meters (328 feet) indoors. Adding a user to
the network is as simple as equipping a PC with a Windows "plug
and play" wireless LAN adapter card.

This manual will assist you with RF802WLC installation,
configuration and troubles ho ot ing .

The RF802WLC package should contain the RF802WLC card,
Quick Start Guide manual (this document), and a diskette or CD
containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers.
If any of these items are missing, contact Multi-Tech Systems or
your dealer or distributor.

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Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number
of advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs
(WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often
more cost effective than wired networks. Using radio frequency
(RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air,
minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine
data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified
configuration, enable movable LANs.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without
looking for a place to plug in and network managers can set up or
augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless
LANs offer the following productivity, convenience and cost
advantages over traditional wired networks:

• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with
access to real-time information anywhere in their organization.
This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not
possible with wired networks .

• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN
system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull
cable through walls and ceilings.

• Flexible Installation - Wireless technology allows the network to
go where wires cannot.

• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment
required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the
cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and
life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost
benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring
frequent moves, additions, and changes.

• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a
variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications
and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range
from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow
roaming over a broad area.

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1. Never install telephone wiring during an electrical storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.

3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers.

4. Never touch insulated wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.

5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

6. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock
from lightning.

7. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.

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