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Planet WL-3501 WireFree User Manual

WL-3501
WireFree
USER'S MANUAL
FCC Information
The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph:
♦ 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.
The user should not modify or change this equipment without written approval from company name. Modification could void authority to use this equipment.
For the safety reason, people should not work in a situation which RF Exposure limits be exceeded. To prevent the situation happening, people who work with the antenna should be aware of the following rules:
1. Install the antenna in a location where a distance of 6.5 cm from the antenna may be
maintained.
2. While installing the antenna in the location, please do not turn on the power of wireless card.
3. While the device is working, please do not contact the antenna.
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 Planet Technology Corp., all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Planet Technology Corp. Contents subject to revision without prior notice.
Trademarks
Planet is trademark of Planet Technology Corp., all other trademarks throughout this manual are the property of their respective companies.
Limited Warranty
In no event will Planet be liable for any damage, including loss of data or profits, cost of cover, or other incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising from the installation, maintenance, use, performance, failure or interruption of Planet’s products, whatever caused and on any theory of liability. This limitation will apply even if Planet has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
About This Manual
WireFree WL-3501 User’s Guide is first published by Planet Technology Corp. in 1999. This Revision is for WireFree WL-3501 Version 2.0, issued in August , 1999. The purpose of this manual is for the setup of the product WireFree WL-3501. It includes procedures which help you to avoid unforeseen problems.
Revision
WireFree WL-3501 User’s Guide Part No.EMWL3501v2
Contents
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT WL-3501 PCMCIA CARD..............................................................................................1
1-1 FEATURES AND BENEFITS.............................................................................................................................. 1
1-2 APPLICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1-3 PRODUCT KIT............................................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3
2-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................................3
2-2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION FOR WL-3501 .....................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................5
3-1 SETUP WIREFREE FOR WINDOWS 95 / 98.......................................................................................................5
3-2 SETUP WIREFREE FOR WINDOWS NT 3.51 OR 4.0 ..........................................................................................9
3-3 SETUP WIREFREE FOR NETWARE CLIENT –USING ODI DRIVER (DOS / WINDOWS 3.X).................................13
3-4 SETUP WIREFREE FOR DOS TCP/IP APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................16
CHAPTER 4 NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................18
4-1 INSTALLATION OF “WLU” UTILITY .............................................................................................................18
4-2 USING THE WIREFREE UTILITY....................................................................................................................20
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................30
APPENDIX A NETWORK CONFIGURATION AND PLANNING.................................................................32
A-1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY................................................................................................................................32
A-2 ROAMING ..................................................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................39
APPENDIX C GLOSSARY ...............................................................................................................................40
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Chapter 1 About WL-3501 PCMCIA Card
The WL-3501 IEEE 802.11 PCMCIA Card is a standard PC card that fits into any standard PCMCIA Type II slot in a notebook computer. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98 will automatically detect the card and begin the installation process. When installed, WL-3501 can communicate with other WireFree products to create a wireless network in your office or home.
1-1 Features and Benefits
1. Supports up to 2 Mbps data rate.
2. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment.
3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing
networks quickly and easily.
5. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-
resistant and secure wireless connection.
6. Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.
7. Supports a wide range of LAN NOS (Win95/98, NT, NetWare client, DOS)
8. Supports Plug and Play.
9. Easy installation.
10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
1-2 Applications
WireFree products offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
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2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to employ.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites need temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations for a peak period. Auditors require workgroups at customer sites.
5. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers need access to database while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
7. Inter-building connection
The wireless building-to-building network installs quickly, requires no monthly lease fees, and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily. (Please refer to Planet Air Access Series for Inter-Building application.)
1-3 Product Kit
WireFree WL-3501 includes the following items. Please go through each listed item below. If any listed item is not included, please contact your local dealer.
A. WireFree WL-3501 / PCMCIA Adapter
l WL-3501 PCMCIA Type II Adapter…………………………………… x 1
l Driver & Utility Diskette………………………………………………x 1 l Quick Installation Guide………………………………………………x 1
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-1 System Requirements
In order to use the WL-3501 PCMCIA card, your computer must be equipped with the following:
1. A PCMCIA Type II slot, and a PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision
2.10 of the PCMCIA specification (or higher).
2. Windows 95 or Windows 98 (with a Windows installation CD-ROM, diskettes for use during
installation)
3. MS-DOS 3.0 or higher.
4. Minimum 500 Kbytes free disk space for installing driver and utility program.
2-2 Hardware Installation for WL-3501
To install WL-3501 wireless LAN PCMCIA adapter, please follow these steps:
Step1: Insert the PCMCIA Adapter
1. Find an available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your computer.
2. With the PCMCIA adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot and its “WL-
3501 / PCMCIA” label facing up, slide the PCMCIA adapter completely into the PCMCIA slot.
Fig 2.1 Insert the WL-3501 into Notebook
NOTE: The PCMCIA slot allows “hot swap” of PCMCIA adapter. You may therefore
insert or remove your WL-3501 / PCMCIA adapter from the slot anytime, even when the power of your computer is on.
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Step2: Setup PCMCIA Driver
For DOS and Windows 3.1, a PCMCIA card and socket services compliant with revision
2.10 (or higher) of the PCMCIA specification are required. Please check the documents of your PCMCIA driver to install WireFree WL-3501. For applicable drivers, please refer to CardSoft / CardWizard published by SystemSoft, Card Manager by Phonex, AMI Card Manager Pro. by AMI, etc.
Then, continue the installation steps in next chapter - “Software Installation”.
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Chapter 3 Software Installation
3-1 Setup WireFree for Windows 95 / 98
1. Insert the WL-3501 PCMCIA adapter into a standard type II PCMCIA slot in your
notebook.
2. Windows 95/98 will automatically detect the new hardware and will prompt you to install the
driver needed.
3. Select “Search for the best driver for your device”.
WLAN/WPCMCIA PCMCIA adapter
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4. Select the location of driver from ”Floppy disk devices”, insert the diskette labeled
“WireFree WL-3501 Driver & Utility Diskette” into any 3 1/2 floppy drive in your computer, then click Next.
5. Windows 95/98 will find “WireFree WL-3501 PCMCIA Adapter”, now click Next.
WLAN/WPCMCIA PCMCIA adapter
A:\WPCMCIA.INF
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6. Set parameters for WL-3501. Please refer to 4-2, C. for the definition of each parameter.
WLAN/WPCMCIA PCMCIA Adapter Properties
7. Click Finish to complete the hardware installation.
WLAN/WPCMCIA PCMCIA Adapter
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8. Restart the computer.
9. Open the Control Panel folder, double-click System and Adapters to see if any error
message appears. If no, that means your WL-3501 is working well.
WLAN/WPCMCIA PCMCIA Adapter
Fig 3.1 Chick OK if WL-3501 works properly.
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3-2 Setup WireFree for Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0
1. Login as Administrator.
2. From the desktop, select Control Panel, double-click Network, go to the Interface
Card tab, and then click the Add button.
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3. Windows NT will present a list of all its supported adapters. Select OTHERS, or click
Have Disk to continue.
4. Windows NT will ask for the drive/path containing the WireFree WL-3501 Windows
NT drivers. Insert the WL-3501 Driver and Utility diskette into the floppy drive, and then type A:\
A:\
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