Quetec SoftGate User Manual

QUETEC SoftGate Wireless

AP/Router

solution

(PCMCIA/PCI/USB interface)

User’s Guide

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Version Q3. 0 July2004

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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 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 of the following measures:

- 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device was tested for typical by stander conditions that may occur during use. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 1.5cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna.

Remark: Wireless USB Dongle is limited in Ch1~Ch11 by specified fireware controled in U.S.A.

Chapter 1

QUETEC SoftGate

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the SoftGate AP/Router's features and

specifications.

Thank you for purchasing the QUETEC SoftGate wireless solution adapter. QUETEC

SoftGate is the first AP less series family product to turn the existing computers into a wireless AP. It includes four features (4- in-1): Router, AP, Bridge, and WLAN Client. Users can share PC resources suc h as file s, internet connection, video streaming and multimedia title, instantly without the requirement of preinstall or pre-configure wireless base station. SoftGate is the first technology t hat truly removes the limitation from wireless base station.

1.1 QUETEC SoftGate Features

1.1

z 4 in 1 Device— Integrates Router, AP, Bridge, and Client into your PC/Laptop.

z Easy Installation & Expansion—Simple, affordable and flexible solution break

through your wireless limitation.

z Complete Mobility—Small size, portable wireless base station.

z Security—64-bit or 128 bit encryption. z Intelligent device— Auto-detect and configure for client or infrastructure AP.

1.2 QUETEC SoftGate Specifications

Standard Adapter Type Multi Mode Modulation Technolog y Data Encryption

Frequency Band

Channels

Date Rates & Modulation

Media Access Protocol Supported OS LED Indicators

Receive Sensitivity

IEEE802.11b PCMCIA, PCI, MiniPCI, USB

Router, AP, Bridge, and Client

DSSS 64/128bit WEP encryption; TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (US)

2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)

2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (Europe)

2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz (Spain)

2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz (France) 11 (US, Canada), 13 (Europe), 14 (Japan), 2 (Spain), 4 (France) 11Mbps: CCK

5.5Mbps: CCK 2Mbps: DQPSK 1Mbps:DBSK

CSMA/CA (Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance) Windows ME, 2000, XP Power, Link, Activity 11Mbps@-84dBm

5.5Mbps@-86dBm 2Mbps@-91dBm 1Mbps@-93dBm

Transmit Output Power Operational Voltage

Temperature

Humidity

Certifications Warranty

Up to 17dBm

3.3/5V Operating : -0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Storage : -5°C to 70°C (23°F to 158°F) Operating: 0% to 90% Non-Condensing

Storage: 0% to 90% Non-Condensing FCC, CE, SAR

One year

1.3 QUETEC SoftGate Interface description

The QUETEC SoftGate AP/Router solution provides several kinds of interface:

z PCMCIA: for PC card type II z PCI: for 32 bit PCI 2.2 z USB: for USB 1.0 (2.0)

Chapter 2 Installation Overview

2.1 QUETEC SoftGate Setup on Laptop/Desktop PC

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You should estimate around several minutes to complete the installation.

Before you begin the installation process, make sure you have the proper SoftGate Wi-Fi adapter and installation CD and that the Laptop/Desktop PC which you are installing onto has a proper ope n slot.

2.2 QUETEC SoftGate Requirements

 The machine installing SoftGate needs to have supported OS running.  Make sure a proper internet connection is avail able on the installation machin e by using

the Microsoft Internet Explorer.

 If you have another active Wi-Fi card, disable it before installing SoftGate by going to

Start Menu: Control Panel: System: Hardware Tab: Device Manager: Network adapters, select Wi-Fi adapter you are running, right mouse click, disable the device.

2.3 QUETEC SoftGate Quick Installation

Once you are ready to install, follow the s e steps:

STEP 1.

For PCMCIA and USB: Insert QUETEC SoftGate Soft ware CD into your computer first,

and the autorun program will launch the setup wizard, then choice the adapter icon to run the setup program.

For PCI only: Insert the PCI adapter into your PC slot first, and then restart your PC. When the system launch the new device wizard, please cancel it and insert SoftGate Software CD into your computer, the autorun program will launch the setup wizard, and choice the adap ter icon to run the setup program

STEP 2. It will execute and configure all your need automatic. Please follow the direction of setup wizard to insert the adapter into the suitable slot, when it told you to do so.

STEP 3. Continue to follow the installation wizard to setup SoftGate driver and program. Then SoftGate will turn your Laptop/Desktop PC to wireless Access Point.

Chapter 3 What’s in the Box

3.1 Package content

The following items should be included

• 1 QUETEC SoftGate Wi-Fi adapter (PCMCIA/PCI/USB)

• 1 Installation Autorun CD: contents in the CD include

o SETUP.EXE: QUETEC SoftGate installer o Userguide: User’s Guide

• 1 piece of Quick installation guide card

• 1 USB cable (for USB package only)

If any of the above items are dama ged or missing, please contact your de a l er immediately.

Chapter 4 Check Your System

Please make sure again that the computer you are installing the QUETEC SoftGate

meets as followin g minimum syst em requirements:

Computer with CPU PII 366MHz or better

•

128MB RAM or better

• Windows ME, 2000, XP

• An open slot based on the adapter in the package

• CDROM drive

Chapter 5 QUETEC SoftGate Installation Procedures

The procedures described in this section to install and configure the QUETEC SoftGate Wireless LAN device under MS Windows 2000/XP.

Caution: Please do not insert your PCMCIA card until the Application setup asks you to do so. The setup procedure described below installs both the drivers and the QUET EC Sof tG a t e Manager Utility. If the SoftGate Manager Utility were installed before, you need uninstall the previous version first.

-Insert the Autorun CD to your CD-ROM and Double Click the device icon that you want to install, and then the welcome screen is displayed.

-Click on “Next”, a license agreement will be displayed, Click on “Yes” if you agree and continue the installation.

-Click the installation type you prefer, and then click “Next” to continue. (We recommend that you choice the “Express” at this moment)

During the set up procedure, if you see the Windows pop-up dialog shows the message about

Hardware installation warning, just click “Yes” to next step

-The setup wizard will execute the installation procedure automatically,

-For the PCMCIA/USB installation, you will see a pop-up screen to ask to insert the QUETEC SoftGate compatible device. Please insert your PCMCIA/USB into your system, then the wizard will continue to install procedure automatically.

-At this moment, QUETEC SoftGate installation wizard will configure your computer as an AP only mode.

-After the setup procedure, you will see as following message, Click the “Next” button.

-If you see the as following message, it means the set up proced ure is completed.

You can use any other computers running Wi-Fi card to check QUETEC SoftGate functionality. It should be listed as one of the available network.

5.1 Windows ME Installation Notes

QUETEC SoftGate Installation Using a PCMCIA/USB Adapter

When installing SoftGate on a PC running Windows ME, you cannot have the adapter inserted into the PCMCIA/USB slot during the install process. Do not insert the PCMCIA/USB until the SoftGate installer requests you to do so.

QUETEC SoftGate Installation Using a PCI Adapter

When installing SoftGate on a PC using a PCI based wireless adapter, you must make certain that the PCI adapter is properly installed before SoftGate installation.

The “Add Hardware” wizard window must be closed, fully completing the installation.

Windows Me ICS Setup

After installation SoftGate will install in client mode, you must manually configure ICS on Windows ME to share the Internet connection. The following is the procedure for Windows ME ICS configuration. Follow these instructions after installing SoftGate.

1. The following steps will guide you through Windows Me ICS configuration.

• Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.

• Click on the Windows Setup tab, Windows will find the installed components.

• Double click on the Communications icon, check the Internet Connection Sharing box and click OK to close the

Communications window and OK to close the Add/Remove Programs window.

2. Microsoft ICS will install, and then launch the Home Networking Wizard. Select next to begin.

3. Because the SoftGate enabled PC will share the Internet connection select: “Yes this computer uses the following”, and “A direct connection to an ISP using the following device”.

4. Click the down arrow to see a list of adapters that can be shared. Select the network adapter that is connected to your broadband modem. Press Next.

5. Select “Yes” when asked if you would like other users to be able to access this computers Internet connection. The pull down menu gives you the choice of adapters that other users will connect to; in this case, you must select the SoftGate adapter from the pull down menu. Press Next.

6. The next screen will ask if you would like to create a home networking setup disk. You can select NO, finish the installation, or you may proceed with creating a setup disk for your other PC’s. If you choose to create a home networking setup disk, follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: Please refer to your Windows Me Help guide or http://support.microsoft.com for the

Microsoft support website.

5.2 Windows 2000 ICS Setup

It is highly recommended that you upgrade Windows 2000 to Service Pack 4. If you cannot make this upgrade, you must manually configure ICS on Windows 2000 after installing SoftGate.

1. Verify your cable modem, DSL or other broadband connection is working properly. Verify you can connect to the Internet over your broadband co nnection.

2. Open the Properties for the network adapter that is connected to your broadband modem and click on the "Sharing" Tab.

• To do this: Right-click on "My Network Places" on your Desktop, select "Properties", right-click on the "Local

Area Connection" icon for the network adapter that is connected to your broadband modem) select "Properties".

3. Check the "Enable Internet Connection sharing for this connection" box to enable ICS.

4. Clients that connect to the SoftGate enabled Access Point will now be able to share your Internet connection using Microsoft ICS.

Chapter 6 QUETEC SoftGate Manager

6.1 Overview

After the successful installation, you can find the following items in Start

menu: All Programs:Quetec: SoftGate. Also in your system tray.

Quetec SoftGate Manager provides detailed control of SoftGate operation.

This is the main screen of SoftGate.

• Green light blinks on the top right corner indicates proper SoftGate operation.

• Status: Shows the SoftGate mode and adapter status.

• Number of clients: How many clients connected to SoftGate.

• Running time

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