NDC comm NWH4010 User Manual

11Mbps Wireless

USB Adapter

User’s Guide

Rev. A1

April 2002

NWH4010

National Datacomm Cor pora tio n.

4F, No. 24-2, Industry East 4th Road, Science Park,
Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Technical Support

E-mail: techsupt@n dc.com.tw

NDC World Wide Web

www.ndclan.com

TRADEMARKS

NDC and InstantWave are trademarks of National Datacomm Corporation. All other names
mentioned in this document are t r ademarks/registered trademarks of their respective owners.

NDC provides this document “as is”, without warranty of any kind, neither expressed nor
implied, including, but not limited to, the particular purpose. NDC may make improvements
and/or changes in this manual or in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this
manual at any time. This document could includ e t echnical inaccuracies or typographical
errors.

FCC WARNING

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 Ru les. These limits are designed to provid e
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 in st ructions, 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 receptio n, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct t he interference by one or more of the following measu r es:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
 Increase the separation bet ween t he 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
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the 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 interference that may
cause undesired operation

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

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

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Packing List

The Wireless USB Adapter package should contain the following items:

 One InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
 One USB Cable
 One CD ROM (contains drivers, Utility, User’s Guide in PDF format)
 Quick Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................1

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................1

Hardware..........................................................................................................1

Software............................................................................................................1

TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS GUIDE .....................................................................1

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................4

LED INDICATORS ..................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION ..............................................................5

UTILITY/DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000.............................5

HARDWARE INST ALLA T IO N IN WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000 .....................................9

INSTALLAT ION IN WINDOWS XP..........................................................................11

UNINSTALLING THE USB ADAPTER ....................................................................16

Additional Note for Windows 2000.................................................................16

UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER AND UTILITY ..........................................................17

Windows 98SE/Me/2000.................................................................................17

Additional Note for Windows 2000.................................................................18

Windows XP....................................................................................................20

USING THE UTILITY ........................................................................................22

WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000...................................................................................23

Setting.............................................................................................................24

Statistics..........................................................................................................26

Site Survey ......................................................................................................27

Encryption ......................................................................................................28

Advanced ........................................................................................................30

Version............................................................................................................ 31

WINDOWS XP......................................................................................................32

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................35

TECHNICAL SUPPORT.....................................................................................38

NDC LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................39

APPENDIX............................................................................................................42

INDEX...................................................................................................................43

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List of Figures

FIGURE 1. AN AD HOC NETWORK...........................................................................2

FIGURE 2. AN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK............................................................2

FIGURE 3. ROAMING IN THE SAME DOMAIN ............................................................3

FIGURE 4. THE FRONT PANEL..................................................................................4

FIGURE 5. WELCOME...............................................................................................6

FIGURE 6. SELECT SOFTWARE.................................................................................6

FIGURE 7. CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION ..........................................................7

FIGURE 8. SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER.....................................................................7

FIGURE 9. ADD A SHORTCUT ...................................................................................8

FIGURE 10. ACROBAT READER INSTALLING..............................................................8

FIGURE 11. SETUP COMPLETE ...................................................................................9

FIGURE 12. NEW HARDWARE FOUND......................................................................10

FIGURE 13. DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND.........................................................10

FIGURE 14. SETUP IN WINDOWS XP........................................................................11

FIGURE 15. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD-1 ....................................................12

FIGURE 16. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD-2 ....................................................13

FIGURE 17. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................14

FIGURE 18. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD .......................................................15

FIGURE 19. UNSAFE REMOVAL OF DEVICE..............................................................16

FIGURE 20. UNINSTALLATION.................................................................................17

FIGURE 21. QUESTION-1..........................................................................................17

FIGURE 22. QUESTION-2..........................................................................................18

FIGURE 23. QUESTION-3..........................................................................................18

FIGURE 24. INFORMATION-1....................................................................................18

FIGURE 25. INFORMATION-2....................................................................................19

FIGURE 26. UNINSTALL COMPLETE .........................................................................19

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IGURE 27. SYSTEM PROPERTIES ............................................................................20

FIGURE 28. DEVICE MANAGER................................................................................21

FIGURE 29. NDC INSTANTWAVE UTILITY.............................................................. 23

FIGURE 30. SETTING................................................................................................24

FIGURE 31. STATISTIC .............................................................................................26

FIGURE 32. SITE SURVEY ........................................................................................27

FIGURE 33. ENCRYPTION.........................................................................................28

FIGURE 34. ADVANCED...........................................................................................30

FIGURE 35. VERSION ...............................................................................................31

FIGURE 36. VIEW AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORKS.............................................32

FIGURE 37. CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK.......................................................32

FIGURE 38. CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK.......................................................33

FIGURE 39. WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES..................................34

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless networking product.
This guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the
InstantWave PCI and PC Cards, and also explains how to install and use the
InstantWave utility program.

System Requirements

Hardware

A station must be an x86 compatible PC with a USB interface. The minimum
system configuration is the same as that required to run MS Windows (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP).

Software

The stations operate in conjunction with most of the MS Windows OS’s (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP). The PC Card may also be installed in the Pocket PC
2000/2002 OS.

Terminology Used in this Guide

Ad Hoc Network

An Ad Hoc network is formed by a number of wireless stations (without an Access
Point) communicating via radio waves. For the users, the shared resources on the
wireless network appear exactly as they would on a regular wired network. The
wireless operation of the network is totally transparent. Figure 1 depicts a typical
Ad Hoc network scenario.

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Wireless
Computers

Figure 1. An Ad Hoc Network

Infrastructure Network

An Infrastructure network is formed by several stations and one Access Point (AP),
with the stations within range of the AP. Figure 2 depicts a typical Infrastructure
network topology.

Wired Computers

Access
Point

Server

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Figure 2. An Infrastructure Network

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BSSID/MAC ID

BSSID (Basic Service Set ID) is an ID unique to each AP that is factory set and is
identical to the MAC ID (Media Access Control ID). It allows each AP to be
identified on the network.

Domain Name/SSID

A domain is usually defined by the network administrator as a segment/subnet of a
large network and may be made up of overlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes
can roam freely within the same domain without disconnectin g from the network.
Figure 3 depicts a common wireless network setup.

Access Points

Server

Figure 3. Roaming in the Same Domain

Wireless Computers

Roaming

The convenience of a mobile PC is the ability to move freely. The concept is
similar to that of a cellular phone moving from one base station to another.
InstantWave offers built-in high-performance seamless roaming capabilities.

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Hardware Description

USB

Connector

Power

Figure 4. The Front Panel

Link

LED Indicators

LED Color Description

Power Red Lit: Power on

Off: No power

Link Blinking Yellow

Solid Yellow Green

Off

Sensing/Transmitting wireless data

Standard operational mode

No wireless activity

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Installation/Uninstallation

The product is designed to operate in Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows
2000, and Windows XP. Follow the installation wizard provided by your operating
system to install the software.

Important 1: For installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000, install the NDC

InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility/Driver fir st before
inserting the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.

Important 2: For installation in Windows XP, the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps

Wireless USB Adapter supports the Wireless Zero Configuration
service, (see Installation in Windows XP, page 11) for driver and
hardware installation.

Important 3: It is recommended to close other applications before installing the

NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.

Utility/Driver Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000

step1. Insert the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter installation

CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will then
automatically start (Figure 5)

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Figure 5. Welcome

step2. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 6)

Figure 6. Select Software

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step3. Select the applications you would like to install, and click Next (Figure

6). The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog
column (Figure 7). If you selected Browse User Manual, the system
will prompt you to install Acrobat Reader later in the installation (Figure
10, page 8)

Figure 7. Choose Destination Location

step4. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 8)

Figure 8. Select Program Folder

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step5. Click Next to the next screen (Figure 9)

Figure 9. Add a shortcut
step6. Click Yes
step7. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If

Acrobat reader in not installed, the following message will be shown
(Figure 10) and the system will automatically enter the Acrobat Reader
installation screen. Follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat
Reader 4.05 installation.

Figure 10. Acrobat Reader Installing

step8. The driver, utility and user manual will be copied to the system. Wait

for the setup program to finish the installation (Figure 11)

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Figure 11. Setup Complete

step9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to

complete the installation

step10. For hardware installation of the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless

USB adapter, refer to the next section Hardware Installation in Windows
98SE/Me/2000.

Hardware Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000

The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB driver and utility are included on
the accompanying installation CD. Be sure you have completed the installation
procedures in the previous section before installing the hardware (your USB
network adapter will not work properly if the driver and utilities are not installed
correctly).

step1. After completing the software installation, connect a USB cable to the

USB Adapter and to a USB port on the computer. The New Hardware
Found screen will open (Figure 12)

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Figure 12. New Hardware Found

If you are asked to insert the Windows 98SE CD-ROM during the installation,
insert your Windows 98SE CD-ROM and click Yes. Microsoft Internet Explorer
may start up. Please close it.

step2. When the USB adapter setup task is complete, start the NDC

InstantWave Utility. To start the utility, refer to Using the Utility, page
22

Additional Note for Windows 2000

If you install the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter under
Windows 2000, a message will appear as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Digital Signature Not Found

Click Yes to complete the USB adapter setup.

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Installation in Wind ows XP

The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter supports the Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration service. There is no need to install a third-party
utility program.

step1. Insert the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter installation

CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will automatically
start (Figure 14)

Figure 14. Setup in Windows XP

step2. The setup program will copy driver files used by the NDC InstantWave

11Mbps Wireless USB adapter to the system and then close
automatically

step3. Connect a USB cable to the USB Adapter and to a USB port on the

computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically open
(Figure 15)

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Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard-1

step4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next to go to the next

screen (Figure 16)

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Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard-2

step5. Select the location c:\windows\inf\netvusba.inf and click Next. A

message will appear as shown in (Figure 17)

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Figure 17. Hardware Installation

step6. Click Continue Anyway to complete t he USB adapter setup (Figure 18)

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Figure 18. Found New Hardware Wizard
step7. Click Finish to close the wizard
step8. For connection to the wireless network, See Windows XP, page 32

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Uninstalling the USB Adapter

Important: When removing the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB

Adapter, you will lose your connection to the network. Make sure
you have closed all files and network applications (such as e-mail)
prior to removal.

Additional Note for Windows 2000

If you remove your USB device in Windows 2000 without stopping it first, an
Unsafe Removal of Device message will appear (Figure 19).

Click OK.

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Figure 19. Unsafe Removal of Device

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Uninstalling the Driver and Utility

Windows 98SE/Me/2000

step1. Disconnect the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
step2. To uninstall the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility and

Driver, click Start/Programs/NDC InstantWave Utility/UnInstallation
(Figure 20)

Figure 20. UnInstallation

step3. You will be asked to confirm the removal (Figure 21)

Figure 21. Question-1

step4. Click Yes

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For Windows 98/Me systems

Figure 22. Question-2

Follow the instructions (for Windows 98/Me, see Figure 22; for Windows 2000,
see Figure 23) to stop the WlanMonitor.exe program before clicking Yes.

For Windows 2000

Figure 23. Question-3

Additional Note for Windows 2000

step1. The operating system will display an Information box asking you to

remove the USB Adapter from Device Manager (Figure 24)

Figure 24. Information-1

step2. Click OK. The system will open Device Manager automatically (Figure

25)

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Figure 25. Information-2

step3. Click OK, and right-click NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB

Adapter. Select Uninstall. The Uninstall Complete screen will open
(Figure 26)

Figure 26. Uninstall complete

step4. Click Finish

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Windows XP

step1. Open Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/System Properties (Figure

27)

Figure 27. System Properties

step2. Click Device Manager

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Figure 28. Device Manager

step3. Right-click the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter entry

under Network Adapters, and then click Uninstall (Figure 28)

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Using the Utility

The NDC InstantWave 11Mb ps Wireless USB Adapter has its own management
utility. An icon will appear in the taskbar when you click the NDC InstantWave
Utility shortcut on your desktop. The Utility includes six tabs: Settings, Statistics,
Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced, and Version.

The utility allows users to configure the wireless network type (Ad hoc or
Infrastructure), Domain name (SSID) and Security (WEP). The Site Survey tool
allows users to view existing groups (Domain name/SSID of wireless cells in a
Domain). It provides the option to manually join a particular group in the network.

Tools are also provided for viewing the network in terms of wireless signal quality,
and for monitoring the station data throughput.

Important: For Windows XP users, the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps USB Adapter

supports the Wireless Zero Configuration service and may be
configured from the Windows XP built-in wireless utility. See
Windows XP, page 32.

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Windows 98SE/M e/ 200 0

Click Start/Program s/NDC InstantWave Utility/NDC InstantWave Utility ( F igure

29)

Figure 29. NDC InstantWave Utility

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Setting

Figure 30. Setting

 Operating Mode:
If you want to connect to an Access Point (AP), set the operating mode to

Infrastructure. If your network consist s of only wireless stations (without an AP)
set the mode to 802.11 Ad-Hoc.

 Channel:
The radio channel used for networking. The Channel number must be the same on

all stations that will be within the local LAN. It can be changed only under 802.11
Ad-Hoc Mode. If the mode is set to Infrastructure, this parameter will not be
active and the stations will automatically use the channel that the AP uses.

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 SSID:
SSID is the group name that will be shared by each member of your wireless

network. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP) or wireless
station that has the same SSID. The SSID is case sensitive.

 TX Rate:
Sets a transmission rate: 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, or fully Auto. Lower

settings can improve transmission rates in environments subject to heavy radio
interference.

 Power Save Mode:
Puts the USB adapter to sleep when not in use in order to save battery power.
 MAC Address:
Read-only field that shows the MAC address of your NDC InstantWave 11Mbps

Wireless USB adapter.
 Status:
Shows the status of the connection and the BSSID.
 Signal Strength & Link Qualit y:
Use these tools to place your station for optimum transmission rates.

Changing Parameters

step1. Click the Change button
step2. Choose the parameter you wish to change
step3. After chan ging a parameter, click Submit

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Statistics

 Displays Data Packets, Manage ment Packets, and Rejected Packets

transmitted/received.

Figure 31. Statistic

Click the Clear button to reset the Statistics page.

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Site Survey

 The screen shows the Access Point/stations around your NDC

InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter (Figure 32). Includes the
BSSID, SSID, signal strength, the wireless channel used, WEP
encryption enabled or not, and the operating mode.

Figure 32. Site Survey

 Click the Re-scan button to refresh the screen and search for other

wireless devices.

 Double-click a BSSID to connect to that device.

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Encryption

The WEP Key needs to be the same for all IEEE 802.11b devices that will be in the network
(Figure 33).

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Figure 33. Encryption

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Infrastructure Mode:

Note: Before enabling t he WEP function, you must obta in the WEP key (Hexadecimal cod e
only, A~F and 0~9) used in the Access Point and then apply these codes as the WEP Key.

(1) Select 64 Bit if you have obtained a 10 number key from the Access Point;

select 128 Bit if you have obtained a 26 number key from the Access Point

(2) Enter the hexadecimal codes into one of the fields marked Key 1~4. Up to 4

sets of WEP keys may be entered

Example of a 64 Bit WEP Key

Key 1 1023c2d2e5
Key 2 0000000000
Key 3 0000000000
Key 4 0000000000

Note: Unused keys MUST contain ten zeros in 64 Bit mode

Example of a 128 Bit WEP Key

Key 1 1e23c2d225b012ee29e689c123
Key 2 00000000000000000000000000
Key 3 00000000000000000000000000
Key 4 00000000000000000000000000

Note: Unused keys MUST con ta in twenty six zeros in 128 Bit mode

(3) WEP Key: Select a WEP Key (Key 1 to Key 4)
(4) WEP Mode: Mandatory for communicating with all stations having WEP

enabled or Optional for WEP disabled

(5) Authenticati on Type: Open System or Shared Key (Select Shared Key for

operation with an Access Point)

After all settings are complete, click Submit to save the settings.

Important: The WEP key must be exactly the same on all WEP enabled wireless

devices that will communicate with each other.

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Advanced

 This screen shows the advanc ed settings of the NDC InstantWave

adapter (Figure 34).

Figure 34. Advanced

 It includes Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, and RS/CTS

Threshold. We suggest you use the default settings: Preamble Type:

Long.

 Click Submit to save the settings.

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Version

The screen shows the Driver, Firmware, and Application versions of the NDC
InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility/Driver (Figure 35).

Figure 35. Version

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Windows XP

step1. Right-click the network connection icon in the taskbar (Figure 36)

Figure 36. View Available Wireless Networks
step2. Click View Available Wireless Networks
step3. On the Connect to Wireless Network screen (Figure 37), select the

wireless network that you want to connect to

step4. If a network key is required for WEP and is not automatically provided

for you, type the key in the Network key field (Figure 37). If the
network key is automatically provided, leave this field blank

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Figure 37. Connect to Wireless Network

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step5. Click Connect

Figure 38. Connect to Wireless Network

step6. To configure additional wireless network connection settings, click

Advanced (Figure 38). The Wireless Network Connection Properties
dialog box will open (Figure 39)

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Figure 39. Wireless Network Connection Properties

step7. Open Wireless Network Connection Properties, and then configure the

settings in the Wireless Networks tab

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T roubleshooting

This section provides you with some troubleshoo ting information should you
encounter installation or operation problems on InstantWave products. If your
problems still cannot be remedied after going through the Troubleshooting section,
check the FAQs at http://www.ndc.com.tw/support/faq.htm

If you still have a problem, call the reseller from whom you purchased the
InstantWave products, or contact NDC technical support for assistance (see
Technical Support, page 38).

Question/Symptom Answer/Suggested Solution

Compatibility Issues:
I. Why is it the

NWH4010 can be
installed in certain
machines but not in
others?

II. On some machines,
why is it the NWH4010
can be installed only on
some specific ports?

III. Why is it the
NWH4010 can be
installed only on some
USB hubs?

How can I connect the
NWH4010 with an Apple
Airport Base Station
using encryption?

These situations happen with all USB devices. There
have been some compatibility issues in USB devices
since USB was first implemented. Please use the
NWH4010 in compatible USB ports/hubs only.

Go to the Airport Administration Utility and select
your Base Station. It will ask you for the Base
Station password. Enter the password. The
Configure Base Station windo w will come up. At the
top, select the Base Station Menu. Select Equivalent
Network Password. Enter this as the manual hex key
for the NWH4010. Do NOT enter it as the
passphrase.

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I'm confused, some of the
wireless devices say they
are using 40 bit
encryption, others say
they are using 128 bit
and/or 64 bit. Are these
encryption levels
compatible with each
other?

128 bit WEP devices can be used with 40 or 64 bit
WEP devices as long as the device driver has a way to
set the lower encryption level. The encryption level
is determined by the encryption key length. If a
device is capable of 128 bit encryption, it is also
capable of 40 bit, unless the vendor decides for some
reason not allow the lower encryption level.

64 bit WEP is the same as 40 bit WEP. The lower
level of WEP encryption uses a 40 bit 10 hex
character secret key set by the user and a 24 bit
Initialization Vector which is not under user control.
Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40 bit,
others as 64 bit. Either way, they're the same
encryption level and can interoperate.

The higher level of WEP encryption, commonly
referred to as 128 bit WEP, actually uses a 104 bit ,
26 hex character secret key, set by the user and a 24
bit Initialization Vector which is not under user
control.

Problems Associating
with an Access Point

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Follow the instructions below if your client adapter
fails to associate with an access point.

I. If possible, move your workstation a few feet closer
to the access point and try again.

II. Make sure the NWH4010 USB adapter cable is
securely inserted in the computer's USB port and the
USB adapter.

III. Check that the access point is powered on and
operating.

IV. Check that all parameters are set properly for both
the USB client adapter and the access point. These
include the SSID, WEP activation, network type,
channel, etc.

Problems Connecting to
the Network

After you have installed the appropriate driver and
client utilities, contact your network administrator if
you have a problem connecting to the network. Proxy
server, network protocols, and further authentication
information might be needed to connect to the
network.

Is the "Domain Name
(SSID)" of the adapter
(NWH4010) case­sensitive?

Please note the following points when inputting an
SSID during wireless LAN adapter installation:

(1). The “Domain Name (SSID)” of the adapter
(NWH4010) is case-sensitive.

(2). There should NOT be any spaces within the
SSID.

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T echnical Sup port

Support from Your Network Supplier

If assistance is required, call your supplier for help. Have the following
information ready before you make the call.

1. LED status

2. A list of the product hardware (including revision levels), and a brief

description of the networ k structure

3. Details of recent configuration changes, if applicable

Support from NDC

If you have any problems that you cannot resolve with the infor mati on in
troubleshooting, or the FAQs at http://www.ndc.com.tw/support/faq.htm
note the following information and contact our technical support team:

• What you were doing when the error occurred

• What error message you saw

• Whether the problem can be reproduced

• The serial number of the product

• The firmware version and the debug information

NDC Technical Support is available via:
E-mail: [e-mail]

For other information about NDC, please visit us at: www.ndclan.com

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NDC Limited Warranty

Hardware

NDC warrants its products to be free of defects in workmanship and materials,
under normal use and service, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase
from NDC or its Authorized Reseller, and for the period of time specified in the
documentation supplied with each product.

Should a product fail to be in good working order during the applicable warranty
period, NDC will, at its option and expense, repair or replace it, or deliver to the
purchaser an equivalent product or part at no additional charge except as set forth
below. Repair parts and replacement products are furnished on an exchange basis
and will be either reconditioned or new. All replaced products and parts will
become the property of NDC. Any replaced or repaired product or part has a
ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever
is longer.

NDC shall not be liable under this warranty if its testing and examination disclose
that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by the
purchaser’s, or any third party’s misuse, neglect, improper installation or testing,
unauthorized attempt to repair or modify, or any other cause beyond the range of
the intended use, or by accident, fire, lightning, or other hazard.

Software

Software and documentation materials are supplied “as is” witho ut warranty as to
their performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. However,
the media containing the software is covered by a 90-day warranty that protects the
purchaser against failure within that period.

Limited Warranty Service Procedures

Any product (1) received in error, (2) in a defective or non-functioning condition,
or (3) exhib iting a defect under normal working co nditions, can be returned to
NDC by following these steps:

You must prepare:

 Dated proof of purchase
 Product model number & quantity
 Product serial number
 Precise reason for return

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 Your name/address/email address/telephone/ fax

1. Inform the distributor or retailer.

2. Ship the product back to the distributor/retailer with prepaid freight. The

purchaser must pay the shipping fee from the distributor/retailer to NDC. Any
package sent C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) will be refused.

3. Charges: Usually RMA (Returned Material Authorization) items will be

returned to the purchaser via airmail, prepaid by NDC. If returned by another
carrier, the purchaser will pay the difference. A return freight and handling
fee will be charged to the purchaser if NDC determines that there was “No
Problem Found” or that the damage was caused by the user.

Warning

NDC is not responsible for the integrity of any data on storage equipment (hard
drives, tape drives, floppy diskettes, etc.). We strongly recommend that our
customers back their data up before sending such equipment in for diagnosis or
repair.

Services after Warranty Period

After the warranty period expires, all products can be repaired for a reasonable
service charge. The shipping charges to and from the NDC facility will be borne
by the purchaser.

Return for Credit

In the case of a DOA (Dead on Arrival) or a shipping error, a return for credit will
automatically be applied to the purchaser’s account, unless o therwise requested.

Limitation of Liability

All expressed and implied warranties of a product’s merchantability, or of its
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the applicable period as
set forth in this limited warranty, and no warranty will be considered valid after its
expiration date.

If this product does not function as warranted, your sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided for above. In no case shall NDC be liable for any
incidental, consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from loss of data,
loss of profits, or loss of use, even if NDC or an authorized NDC distributor/dealer
has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other
party.

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Name :
Model Number :

InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
NWH4010

is hereby confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating
to R&TTE Directive(99/ 5/ EC). For the evaluation regarding the
electromagnetic compatibility, the following standards were applied.

The product meets or exceeds the following EMC standards:

EN 300 328-2 July 2000 V1.1.1
ETS 300 826 November 1997
EN 60 9 5 0 August 1 9 9 2 A1, A2 , A3 , A4 , A11

The manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Company Name : NDC Europe
Company Address : 1, Earlsfort Centre

Hatch Street
Dublin 2, Ireland

Person authorized to mak e this declarat ion :

Name : Changhua Chiang
Position/Title : President & CEO

March 15, 2002

Date Legal Signature

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Appendix

F

The appendix lists the channels supported by the world’s regulatory domains.
The channel numbers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains are

shown in the table.

Channel

Number

1 2412 O O O
2 2417 O O O
3 2422 O O O
4 2427 O O O
5 2432 O O O
6 2437 O O O
7 2442 O O O
8 2447 O O O

9 2452 O O O
10 2457 O O O O O
11 2462 O O O O O
12 2467 O O O

Center

requency

(MHz)

FCC/

Canada

ETSI Spain France Japan

13 2472 O O O
14 2484 O

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Index

A

Acrobat Reader...........................7, 8

Ad Hoc Network.............................1

Advanced......................................30

Appendix ......................................42

B

Basic Service Set ID....................... 3

BSSID............................................. 3

C

Channel......................................... 24

Channel Frequencies.....................42

Channel Numbers.........................42

D

Domain Name................................. 3

E

Encryption ....................................28

F

Fragmentation Threshold.............. 30

H

Hexadecimal................................. 29

I

Index.............................................43

Infrastructure Network....................2

Installation......................................5

Hardware ....................................9

Windows XP......................... 5, 11

L

LED Indicators ...............................4

Link Quality..................................25

M

MAC Address...............................25

MAC ID.......................................... 3

Media Access Control ID ...............3

O

Operating Mode............................24

P

Packing List................................... iii

Power Save Mode .........................25

Preamble Type ..............................30

R

Regulatory Domains......................42

Roaming....................................3, 22

RS/CTS Threshold........................30

S

Setting ...........................................24

Signal Strength..............................25

Site Survey....................................27

SSID....................................3, 22, 25

Station Utility................................22

Statistics........................................26

Status.............................................25

System Requirements......................1

T

Table of Contents...........................iv

Technical Support.........................38

Troubleshooting............................35

TX Rate.........................................25

U

Uninstalling

The Driver and Utility...............17

The USB Adapter......................16

User Manual....................................7

V

Version..........................................31

W

Warranty .......................................39

WEP..............................................28

WEP Key

128 Bit.......................................29

64 Bit.........................................29

Wireless Network Type.................22

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