Network Computing Devices GW-EN11H User Manual

GW-EN11H

Wireless Ethernet

Adapter

(Color of this device may vary with regions)

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

February 19, 2002

GeoWave GW-EN11H Wireless Ethernet Adapter Use r's Manual

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 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, 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 or more of the following measures:

y Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

y 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 5

THE WIRELESS ETHERNET ADAPTER FEATURES ...............................................................5

PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 6

2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................7

PHYSICAL DETAILS REAR PANEL.......................................................................................7

HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................9

CONNECTING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER TO YOUR NETWORK.........................................10

3. WIRELESS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION............................................................... 11

INST ALL THE WIRELESS NAVIGATOR ................................................................................ 11

STAR TUP AND LOGIN.......................................................................................................... 15

4. CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET ADAPTER..........................................................18

THE INFO TAB .................................................................................................................... 18

THE WIRELESS TAB........................................................................................................... 19

THE SERVER TAB ............................................................................................................... 21

THE ADMIN TAB................................................................................................................. 21

THE HELP TAB ...................................................................................................................22

6. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................23

7. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 25

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About this manual

This user’s manual describes how to install and operate the Wireless Ethernet Adapter
(Adapter). Please read this manual before you install the product.

This manual includes the following topics:

¾ Product description, features and specifications
¾ Hardware installation procedures
¾ Software installation procedures
¾ Trouble shooting procedures

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the GW-EN11H Wireless Ethernet Adapter. This Ethernet adapter
provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution. The GW-EN11H is easy to set
up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you can share files and network
resources on the network—without inconvenient wires!

The Wireless Ethernet Adapter Features

LAN Features

z DHCP Client – Enable the adapter to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from

DHCP Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.

z Built-in 10BaseT LAN Port – It’s designed to connect the adapter with any

Ethernet-ready devices, such as desktop PC, printer server and network
printer/scanner.

Wireless Features

z Standard Compliant – The adapter complies with IEEE802.11b standard, and it is

interoperable with IEEE802.11b-Compliant Equipment

z Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shifting

dynamically to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections

z Roaming – Provides seamless roaming within 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.
z Long Distance Reach – Support 80M indoor and 300M outdoors long operating

distance under normal environment condition.

Configuration & Management

z Easy to Setup – With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup

the IP address of this adapter, and upgrade the firmware.

z Easy to manage – User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or

wireless LAN to configure the adapter easily.

Security

z Configuring Protection – Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users

from changing the configuration

z Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption

to protect the wireless data transmissions.

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Package Contents

z One 11Mbps Wireless Ethernet adapter with dipole antenna connected
z One CD-ROM (Wireless Navigator utility software & user’s manual included)
z One RJ-45 straight LAN Cable
z One Power Adapter
z One Quick Installation Guide

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

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2.Hardware Installation

Physical Details

Rear Panel

INIT Button

LAN Cable

Selection Switch

LAN Connection

Power Input

INIT Button “INIT” mean “Initiation”. While pressing the button, the adapter will

reboot and ERASE current settings, and restore to factory default
settings. The left indicator “DIAG” will be off and then begin
blinking. Then this initiation action will be completed when the
indicator “ DIAG” is always green instead of blinking.

LAN Cable
Selection Switch

Crossover: the RJ-45 port Tx and Rx lines are

X

reversed. Use this setting when you have a straight
cable connected to PC. It is also the factory default
setting.

II

Straight: the RJ-45 port Tx and Rx lines are normal.
Use this setting when you have a crossover cable
connected.

Power Input Please only use the power adapter supplied

LAN Connection Use standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect your PC, or any

Ethernet-ready device, such as printer server.

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LED Indications

Ethernet

Wireless

LED Color Status Description

Ethernet

WLAN

Green

Green

ON The LAN port is linked
Blinking The LAN port is sending or receiving data
OFF No data forwarding between wireless and LAN ports.
Blinking Sending or Receiving data via wireless

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