PLANET WL-3560 User Manual

IEEE802.11g Wireless PCMCIA Card

WL-3560

User 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 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio 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

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.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE 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 electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Not 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.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12 and 13

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET IEEE802.11g Wireless PCMCIA Card Model: WL-3560 Rev: 2.0 (November, 2003) Part No. EM-WL3560V2

Manual Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................1

1.1 FEATURES .........................................................................................................1

1.2 APPLICATIONS....................................................................................................1

1.3 SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................3

1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS..........................................................................................4

1.5 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS......................................................................4

1.6 SAFETY PRECAUTION...................................................................................4

1.7 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS..........................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................5

2.1 CONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION ...............................................................5

2.2 WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP/SERVER 2003 DRIVER INSTALLATION .........................8

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY...................................10

3.1 LINK INFO........................................................................................................11

3.2 CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................12

3.3 ADVANCED.......................................................................................................13

3.4 SITE SURVEY...................................................................................................15

3.5 ABOUT.............................................................................................................16

APPENDIX..................................................................................17

Chapter 1 Introduction

The WL-3560 is an IEEE 802.11g Wireless PCMCIA card that can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with an Access Point). IEEE 802.11g uses 2.4GHz unlicensed ISM band, the same as IEEE 802.11b; but it provides almost 5 times data rate than traditional

802.11b products. WL-3560 is compliant to both 802.11b and 802.11g, but it is capable to offer much higher data rate than standard. With the latest innovative Super G technology integrated, the maximum data rate of WL-3560 is 108Mbps, which doubles the speed of standard 802.11g. Thus makes WL-3560 more suitable for multimedia applications which require more bandwidth. The WL-3560 supports both 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility support most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003. With all these advanced features and high performance, WL-3560 is the optimal choice when constructing a wireless total solution.

1.1 Features

l Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards fully compliant l Wireless connection without the difficulty and cost of cabling l Super G mode provides up to 108Mbps data rate l Based on 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology l Supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA) for 802.1x and WPA-PSK

l Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer to Peer) communication and Infrastructure mode with Access

Point

l Seamless integration with IEEE 802.3 LAN through any IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g

compliant Access Point

l Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server

2003

l Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance l Supports Power Save mode l Plug-and-Play installation

1.2 Applications

1.2.1 Infrastructure

The WL-3560 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of WL-3560 PC users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each WL-3560 PC in a

BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point. An Infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a WL-3560 equipped PC to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission range for 2 WL-3560 PCs. Since the Access Point is able to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure LAN is doubled. The use of a unique ID in a BSS is essential. All WL-3560 equipped PCs configured without roaming options in an independent BSS must be configured with a BSS ID corresponding to the WL-3560 used in the BSS. Check your WL-3560 for its BSS ID or use the Site Survey function on Configuration Utility program to determine the BSS ID. The Infrastructure Wireless LAN configuration is appropriate for enterprise-scale wireless access to a central database, or as a wireless application for mobile users. Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All WL-3560 PCs or other IEEE 802.11b and

802.11g compliant wireless adapters within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same radio channel. Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Access Point position is recommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.

1.2.2 Ad-Hoc

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one WL-3560 adapter or other wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel. Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for branch level departments or SOHO operations.

1.2.3 General Application

WL-3560 offers 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.

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. High security connection

The wireless security network installs quickly and provides the flexibility to reconfigure easily.

1.3 Specification

Product IEEE802.11g Wireless PCMCIA Card Model Name WL-3560

Attachment Interface PC CardBus 32-bit compliant LED Indicators POWER, LINK Operating Frequency / Channel 2.412~2.462GHz (FCC, USA & Canada) / 11 Channels

2.412~2.4835GHz (TELEC, Japan) / 14 Channels

2.412~2.472GHz (ETSI, Europe) / 13 Channels

RF Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology

(OFDM, CCK, QPSK, BPSK)

RF Output Power 16dBm (typical) Sensitivity

Data Rate

Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA + ACK Antenna Built-in patch antenna Working Mode

Dimension (mm) Humidity Temperature Compatibility Management Electromagnetic Compatibility

802.11g: -66dBm @ PER<8%, 54 Mbps

802.11b: -82dBm @ PER<8%, 11 Mbps Super G: up to 108Mbps

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps

Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure 119 x 54 x 5 mm 0-95%, non-condensing (Operating and storage) 0 – 55 degree C (Operating), -10~70 degree C (Storage) Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003 Utility or Windows XP built-in management interface FCC Part 15 class B, CE Mark, ETS 300 328

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