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ParkerVision D2D00002 Users Manual

Wireless USB LAN Adapter
User’s Guide
REVISION: 1 VERSION: 111203B DATE: Nov. 2003
HZ1500USB
www.direct2data.com
COPYRIGHT ©2003 ParkerVision Inc. All rights reserved. Horizons Wireless™ and D2D™ Technology are registered trademarks of ParkerVision Inc. All speci cations are subject to change without notice.
May include one or more of the following patents: US6421534, US6049706, US6266518, US6061555, US6061551,US6353735, US6091940, US6370371 Additional Patents Pending. Designed and manufactured in the USA.
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT FCC ID: JFE-D2D00002
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/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 more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.
INFORMATION TO USER: THE USER’S MANUAL OR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR AN INTENTION­AL OR UNINTENTIONAL RADIATOR SHALL CAUTION THE USER THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICA­TIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
“FCC RF exposure requirements: When in operation, the device should be located such that it is more than 20 cm. away from people and their person. This transmitter is restricted for use with the speci c antenna(s) tested in the application for Certi cation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE READ THIS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.
MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Note: The following guarantee is not restricted to any territory and does not affect any statutory rights that you may have. The term “Hardware Device” means the enclosed Direct2Data™ Technologies Hardware Device. This Manufacturer’s Guarantee does not cover your data, or any separate software, whether or not packaged or included with the Hardware Device.
Direct2Data Technologies GUARANTEE. Direct2Data Technologies guarantees (this “Guarantee”) that on the day you receive the Hardware Device and for the next (1) year thereafter (a) the Hardware Device will be substantially free from defects in materials and workmanship, and (b) any support services provided by Direct2Data Technologies will be substantially as described in applicable written materials provided to you by Direct2Data Technologies, and Direct2Data Technologies support engineers will use reasonable efforts, care and skill to solve any problem issues. In the event that the Hardware Device fails to comply with this Guarantee, Direct2Data Technologies shall either, at Direct2Data Technologies’ option, (a) repair or replace the Hardware Device or (b) return the price you paid for the Hardware Device (if any), provided that you return the Hardware Device to Direct2Data Technologies with a copy of your receipt of purchase. You may exercise this remedy without charge, except that you are responsible for any expenses you may incur. This Guarantee is void if failure of the Hardware Device results from any accident, abuse or misapplication. Any replacement Hardware Device shall be guaranteed for the remainder of the original Guarantee period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. Direct2Data Technologies shall not be liable for any loss or damage that you could have reasonably avoided, for example, by backing up your software and  les regularly,
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In addition, you may receive a full refund of your purchase price within the  rst 30 days following the purchase of the Hardware Device for any reason provided that you return the Hardware Device to the Manufacturer in its original condition, accompanied by the receipt of purchase.
EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER TERMS. YOU AGREE THAT THIS GUARANTEE IS YOUR SOLE GUARANTEE IN RELATION TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE AND ANY SUPPORT SERVICES. DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO OTHER GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE, THE SUPPORT SERVICES AND ANY PRODUCT MANUAL(S) OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ACCOMPANY THE HARDWARE DEVICE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUBJECT TO THIS GUARANTEE, DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND OTHER TERMS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (WHETHER BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW, COLLATERALLY OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY (IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, LACK OF VIRUSES, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, TITLE, AUTHORITY, OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE DEVICE, THE SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE PRODUCT MANUAL(S) OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS THAT ACCOMPANY THE HARDWARE DEVICE.
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT ARE NOT DEEMED EXCLUDED ARE LIMITED TO THE ORIGINAL GUARANTEE PERIOD OR TO THE SHORTEST PERIOD PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS GUARANTEE, DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING GOOD FAITH OR REASONABLE CARE, OR FOR NEGLIGENCE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE HARDWARE DEVICE, EVEN IF DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE DIRECT2DATA TECHNOLOGIES’S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE HARDWARE DEVICE. THESE LIMITATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO ANY LIABILITIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAWS. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
REGISTRATION. You need not return the registration card for this Guarantee to be effective.
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BENEFICIARY. To the extent allowed by applicable law, this Guarantee is only made to you, the  rst user of the Hardware Device, and there are no third party bene ciaries of this Guarantee. It is not intended for and does not apply to anyone else (except as required by law).
GOVERNING LAW. If you acquired the Hardware Device in the United States of America, the laws of the State of Florida, U.S.A., apply to this agreement.
QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions concerning this agreement, or if you desire to contact Direct2Data Technologies for any reason, please use the address information enclosed in this Hardware Device to contact Direct2Data Technologies, or visit Direct2Data Technologies on the World Wide Web at http://www.Direct2Data.com/.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• D2D™ Wireless USB LAN Adapter
• Manual and Driver on CD ROM
• Quick Installation Guide
• Latest software always on-line at www.direct2data.com
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Microsoft™ Windows XP or 2000
• Minimum 300MHz processor or better
• Minimum 128 Mb Ram
Horizons Wireless LAN Adapter works with any PC laptop/desktop with an available USB Port, 300 MHz or better processor & 128 Mb of RAM, running Microsoft™ Windows 2000 or XP. This product is available for purchase in the U.S. only.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
You can access customer support 24 hours a day online at www.direct2data.com. This is the quickest way to access:
• Troubleshooting Guides
• Manuals
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• Updated Drivers
You can also request help by sending an email to support@direct2data.com or calling
customer support directly at 1-800-231-1759.
Table of Contents
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................2
Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement..................................................2
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................3
Customer Support..................................................................................................................................... .4
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................6
PART I. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Horizons USB Wireless LAN Adapter ................................................8
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Features of the Horizons USB Wireless LAN Adapter............................................................ 8
1.3 Applications .............................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Software Installation ............................................................................................................ ...10
2.1 Installing the Horizons USB Software .....................................................................................10
2.2 Important Windows XP Information ........................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless USB LAN Adapter Hardware Installation............................................15
3.1 System Requirements ...............................................................................................................15
3.2 Installing the Horizons HZ1500USB LAN Adapter................................................................ .15
PART II. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 D2D/Horizons Management Utility .....................................................................................18
4.1 Con guration.............................................................................................................................18
4.2 Using the D2D/Horizons Management Utility .........................................................................19
4.3 Available Connections Section .................................................................................................20
4.4 Current Connection Selection....................................................................................................21
4.5 Access Tray Section.................................................................................................................. 21
4.6 AD-HOC and AP Modes.......................................................................................................... 22
4.7 SSID......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 WEP Encryption ...................................................................................................................... 23
PART III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................24
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................25
Appendix A - Network Con guration.....................................................................................................28
Appendix B - Hardware Speci cation.....................................................................................................31
Appendix C - Uninstalling the D2D Horizons Software .......................................................................32
Index.................................................................................................................................................................35
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................37
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INTRODUCTION
All Horizons Wireless products are designed and manufactured by Direct2Data Technologies. Products are fully compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards and are optimized to provide maximum possible speed and bandwidth through your Internet connection for fastest uploads and downloads.
The distance capabilities of your wireless network equipment directly affect your signal quality. Distance capabilities are usually stated in terms of outdoor, open  eld reach. However, this reach is greatly diminished indoors by walls, doors, construction techniques and appliances that may block the radio signal. A wireless network adapter that tests outdoors at 200 feet could, in an indoor environment, provide 20 feet in one direction and as little as 5 or 10 feet in another direction. Factors such as building materials,  oor plans and furnishings can greatly impact the signal range, quality and rate of data transmission. The extent to which your signal is affected varies greatly depending on your environment.
Wireless network products powered by D2D technology will provide better performance than other products because they can achieve open  eld distances of up to one mile, (when a D2D enabled adapter is used in conjunction with a D2D enabled base station). The D2D adapter alone provides 3 to 7 times the distance of other leading brands. This is suf cient to reach all rooms in most homes or small of ces.
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Part I
Getting Started
The following chapters are structured as a step-by-step guide to help
you connect, install and setup your Horizons Wireless
USB LAN Adapter.
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Adapter
This chapter introduces the main features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Adapter
1.1 Introduction
The Horizons Wireless PC LAN Adapter is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b wireless USB adapter and has a standard USB port which connects to a standard computer USB port. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate networks, home networks, or the Internet in a wireless environment. The Horizons Wireless USB LAN Adapter gives you wireless communication with any 802.11b-compliant product, allowing you to stay connected anywhere within a coverage area.
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1.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless PC LAN Adapter
The following are the essential features of the Horizons Wireless USB LAN Adapter .
• Supports data rate of 1,2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps
• Range of one mile in an open environment, when used with a Horizons wireless access point
• Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-point access
• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and computer Network LAN
• Helps to augment existing networks quickly and easily
• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant, and secure wireless connections capabilities
• Network connectivity minus the cost of cabling
• Supports, Windows 2000/XP
• Supports Plug and Play
• Ease of installation
• Flexibility and mobility to locate or move networked computers
1.3 Applications
The Horizons Wireless LAN Adapter offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for wireless networks. They include:
• Remote Access capability to Corporate Networks for email,  le transfer and terminal emulation access.
• Dif cult to Wire Environments - For use in historical or old buildings, asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is impossible to deploy.
• Frequently Changing Environments - For retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rear­ range the workplace or change locations.
• Temporary LAN’s for Special Projects or During Peak Time - For trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network is required. For retailers, airline and shipping companies who need additional workstations during peak periods. For auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.
• Database Access for Mobile Users - Doctors, nurses, retailers who need to access their data bases on the move in a hospital, retail store, of ce or campus.
• SOHO (Small Of ce and Home Of ce) Users - SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
• High Security Connection - Flexible, secure and quick installations, with WEP Encryption.
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Chapter 2
Software Installation
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Software
Make sure that you install the software onto your computer
BEFORE you install the Horizons Wireless USB LAN Adapter!
The Horizons D2D Wireless USB LAN Adapter works with Windows XP and 2000 Operating Systems.
Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive. Most computers will Auto-Run the installation software, and the window below will appear. If your computer does not Auto-Run, open up “My Computer” (this icon is generally located on the desktop) and navigate to your CD ROM Drive. Click this drive to see the list of  les and folders located on the drive. Double click the  le named “setup.exe”
Click INSTALL to continue
Click INSTALL SOFTWARE. The window below will open.
Select the install folder
Click
2.1 Installing the Horizons Software - Continued
The following screen will be displayed. Click NEXT to continue.
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NEXT to install the Horizons software in the default folder as shown. We do not
recommend using an alternate location.
Click NEXT to continue.
The following screen will appear, click CONTINUE AND FINISH, go to next page.
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STEP 3 CONTINUED: Select CLOSE at the following screen. This will complete the installation of the Horizons software.
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RESTART your computer by clicking START, then SHUT DOWN, then RESTART. Once
your computer has restarted, continue the installation by following the steps below:
Please connect the HZ1500USB USB Wireless LAN Cable into your computer’s USB port
Double click the Horizons HZ1500 icon on your desktop.
The Horizons Utility is now running in the background and has placed an icon in the lower right System Tray.
Double-click on this icon in the System Tray as shown to the right.
NOTE: Windows 2000 Users can now go to CHAPTER 3 of this Manual
to complete the hardware installation and con guration process.
Double Click this icon
in the System Tray
For Windows XP Users:
Double clicking the Horizons HZ1500 icon may cause the following message to appear:
“Windows Zero Con guration was detected.
Please disable Windows Wireless Network Control.”
If you see this message, for best performance, you will now want to TURN OFF or Disable Windows’ control of wireless networking.
Proceed to the next page and follow the steps shown to complete this process.
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