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SAMSUNG
MagicLAN
SWL-2210M/P
User Manual
(Rev. 1.4)
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Table of Contents
1. MagicLAN Installation ……………...………..……………………………………...…...9
1.1 Introduction ..………..…………………...……………………………………….…..9
1.2 Technical Background ………………………………………………..……….…..…9
1.3 MagicLAN Overview….…………………...……………….….……….…..……....11
2. Before the Installation ………………………………………………………..……….....13
2.1 What is in your Package …………………………………………………….….…..13
2.2 System Requirement ……………………………………..…………………….…...13
2.3 Preparations For Installation……………………………..…………………….…...13
3. MagicLAN Installation for Windows 98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP ……….………….14
3.1 Installation Overview ……………………………………….……………….……...14
3.2 Installation Procedure of Windows 98 ………………..….………….…..….14
3.3 Installation Procedure of Windows ME ………………..….………….…..….21
3.4 Installation Procedure of Windows NT4.0 ………….………………………….. 27
3.5 Installation Procedure of Windows 2000 …………………………...……….38
3.6 Installation Procedure of Windows XP …………..………………...………..43
3.7 Update of MagicLAN Wireless LAN Card Driver…………….….…….…….......49
3.8 Re moval o f Magic LAN Wir eless LAN Card Dr iver.….…….…….......49
4. The Program for setting MagicLAN..…….………………………...………..………..…51
4.1 The concept of Profile………………………………………….………..…..……..51
4.2 Installation Procedure…………………………………………………...….….51
5. The main configuration of Program ………………………….…………...……………57
5.1 Profile……………………………………………...……………..……………….…58
5.1.1 The ‘New’ button………….…………………………………..…….……...58
5.1.2 The ‘Apply’ button…………..…………………………………...………...58
5.1.3 The ‘Edit’ button…………..……………………………………………..…58
5.1.4 The ‘Delete’ button………..…………………………………………....…..59
5.2 Status………………………...………………………………….……….…..…..….61
5.2.1 The ‘Current Status’ button……….………………………………...…......62
5.2.2 The ‘AP Status’ button..….…….………….………………………..……..62
5.2.3 The ‘Site Survey’ button…………………….……………………...……..63
5.2.4 Statistics………………...……….………………...…….….…....………..64
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5.3 General Settings……………….………..…………...….……………..…….….……64
5.3.1 The ‘DHCP’ button…….………………………………………….…..….64
5.3.2 The ‘Options’ button…………………….…………………….……….….65
5.4 Version……………………………………………………….……………..…….65
6. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………......…….……….…….67
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Notice 1
This manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of
SAMSUNG Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
The users 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.
SAMSUNG Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change this manual and the
specifications to improve products without prior notice. So you can get the most recent
software and user documentation for all MagicLAN products on our web site.
All other brand and product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
http://www.MagicLAN.com
Service Dept
Young-sik Lyu (youngsik.you@samsung.com
Tel : +82-31-218-2416 Fax : +82-31-218-2413
Sales
America
Europe
.
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All rights reserved.
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Notice 2
WARNING
While installing and operating this transmitter and antenna combination the radio frequency
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exposure limit of 1mW/cm
Therefore, the user must maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm from the antenna.
Important Safety Information
zRead these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. SAMSUNG will
not be responsible for any damages caused by breaking the rules.
zWLAN Card described in this document is approved for use in a wireless local area network.
zRemember to make backup copies of important data.
zWhen you are transferring data, keep your laptop computer stationary. Roaming between access
points (APs) may break the connection.
may be exceeded at distances close to the antennas installed.
zOnly qualified service personnel must repair the equipment.
zAll wireless devices may get interference, which could affect performance.
zUse approved accessories only. Do not connect incompatible products.
zUse only accessories approved by the WLAN Card manufacturer for use with this particular W
LAN Card. The use of any other types will invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the
WLAN Card, and may be dangerous.
zUse only the region settings appropriate for the area where the WLAN Card is used at the
present time. Using the card in any other region or with an incorrect region setting is prohibited
and may be illegal.
zOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, including a WLAN Card, may cause
interference with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
zDo not use the WLAN Card on aircraft.
Do not use the WLAN Card at a refueling point.
z
zDo not use the WLAN Card near inflammable materials or chemicals.
Do not use the WLAN Card where blasting is in progress.
z
zDo not use the WLAN Card when the use of wireless device may cause interference or danger.
zDo not use the WLAN Card where the use of cellular terminals is prohibited.
zMicrowave oven degrades the performance of wireless LAN drastically. So do not use the
WLAN card in the environment where Microwave oven is being used.
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11Mbps High Rate 802.11b Wireless LAN MiniPCI Card
■ Specifications
Model Name SWL- 2210M
System Interface MiniPCI Spec 1.0
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz(Subject to local regulations)
Operating Voltage 3.3V±5%
Receive :200mA(Typical)
Current Consumption
Transmit : 370mA(Typical)
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps
Spreading DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Output Power 50mW(17dBm) for 22MHz Bandwidth, 7mW/MHz
Receive Sensitivity Typically -84dBm at 11Mbps
Security 40-bit/104(128)-bit WEP Encryption
Antenna Connector SMT Ultra Miniature Coaxial Connector 2 pieces
Available Drivers Linux & Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/CE
Standards IEEE 802.11b
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA
Temperature Range
Humidity 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Operating Range Open Space : 150m(500ft) at 11Mbps, 200m(660ft) at 2Mbps
(1024 bytes file transfer) Closed Office: 30m(100ft) at 11Mbps, 50m(160ft) at 2Mbps
Dimensions
Certifications
&
FCC, R&TTE(Europe), Japan, Korea
Operating : 0~55℃(32~131℉), Storage : -20~70℃(-4~158℉)
59.75㎜×44.60㎜×5.00㎜
Regulatory Approvals
Are in progress
CopyrightⓒSamsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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11Mbps High Rate 802.11b Wireless LAN PCI Card
■ Specifications
Model Name SWL- 2210P
System Interface PCI Spec 2.2
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz(Subject to local regulations)
Operating Voltage 5V ±5%
Receive :200mA(Typical)
Current Consumption
Transmit : 370mA(Typical)
Data Rate 1, 2, 5.5 or 11Mbps
Spreading DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Output Power 50mW(17dBm) for 22MHz Bandwidth, 7mW/MHz
Receive Sensitivity Typically -84dBm at 11Mbps
Security 40-bit/104(128)-bit WEP Encryption
Antenna External 5dBi Patch Antenna with SMA reverse connector and 1.5m cable
Available Drivers Linux & Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/CE
Standards IEEE 802.11b
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA
Temperature Range
Humidity 10% to 90% Non-condensing
Operating Range Open Space : 150m(500ft) at 11Mbps, 200m(660ft) at 2Mbps
(1024 bytes file transfer) Closed Office: 30m(100ft) at 11Mbps, 50m(160ft) at 2Mbps
Dimensions
Certifications
&
Regulatory Approvals
FCC, R&TTE(Europe), Japan, Korea
Are in progress
Operating : 0~55℃(32~131℉), Storage : -20~70℃(-4~158℉)
126.88㎜×70.00㎜×18.00㎜
CopyrightⓒSamsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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**** Table: The Operating Channels
Channel# Frequency FCC Canada ETSI Spain France Japan
1 2412MHz
2 2417MHz
3 2422MHz
4 2427MHz
5 2432MHz
6 2437MHz
7 2442MHz
8 2447MHz
9 2452MHz
10 2457MHz
11 2462MHz
12 2467MHz
13 2472MHz
14 2484MHz
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1. MagicLAN Installation
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of SAMSUNG MagicLAN. Installing this cards allow the
computer to join a wireless network based on the IEEE 802.11b (High Data Rate) WLAN
standard. You will be surprised how easy for you are a part of the network with no bother
of twisted cables.
1.2 Technical Background
What is IEEE 802.11?
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The IEEE 802.11 specification is a wireless LAN standard developed by the IEEE (Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineering) committee in order to specify an
interface between a wireless client and a base station or Access Point (AP), as well as
among wireless clients. Like other IEEE 802 families, IEEE 802.11 specification addresses
both Physical (PHY) layer and Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
IEEE 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer
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At the PHY layer, IEEE 802.11 defines three physical characteristics for WLAN: diffused
infrared, direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), and frequency hopping spread spectrum
(FHSS). While the infrared PHY operates at the baseband, the other two PHYs operate at
the 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band, which can be used for operating
wireless LAN devices without the need of end-user licenses. In order for wireless devices
to be interoperable, they have to be conforming to the same PHY standard.
IEEE 802.11 Media Access Control (MAC) Layer
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The IEEE 802.11 MAC Layer is mainly concerned with the rules for accessing the wireless
medium. There are two network architectures defined: Ad-hoc Network and Infrastructure
Network.
over an air
Ad-hoc Network
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Ad-hoc Network is an architecture that supports mutual communication among wireless
clients only. Since Ad-hoc Network does not support access to wired networks, it does not
need an Access Point to be a part of the network. You can use the network immediately
after setting up the operating mode by installing the supplied network driver.
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Infrastructure Network
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Infrastructure Network is architecture that provides communication between wireless
clients and wired network resources. An Access Point (AP) and the associated wireless
clients define the transition of data. So a wireless client can access all the services that are
available for a regular wired LAN by using an AP.
BSS A
BSS A BSS B
BSS ABSS A
BSS B
BSS BBSS B
Server
Roaming
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Roaming is a service that allows wireless clients to use the network in motion by
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automatically changing the connection from an old Access Point to a new Access Point
when the clients enter in a new cell. During roaming the clients may observe the loose
connection or delay in accessing the resources of the network.
Scanning, Beaconing & ESS ID
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When a wireless client is initialized, it is necessary for it to find and communicate with the
correct group of wireless devices, including AP. At this point, it may search for all the
frequency channels and this process is called
scanning
.
There may be multiple APs and networks operating at the same time. It may be necessary
to ensure that the station joins with the correct network during the scanning process. To
achieve this, each AP is assigned to be part of a logical group called the Extended Service
Set (ESS). The name of this logical group is the ESS ID. When roaming is operating, there
may be several Access Points as part of the same ESS.
After the power on, wireless clients will listen on its default frequency channel. It will be
listening for
beacons
sent by another wireless station or AP. Beacon is a short message
containing the ESS ID that will be broadcast roughly ten times a second. When the wireless
station hears a beacon and the ESS ID in the beacon matches its own, the client knows that
it is on the correct channel and can communicate with its group. If no beacons are seen, or
if the ESS ID does not match, the wireless client may move to the next frequency channel
and repeat this listening procedure.
In case of direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) physical layer, this scanning process
occurs at start up and may also occur when the client roams between APs.
1.3 MagicLAN Overview
•
The MagicLAN SWL-2210M/P
provide wireless connection between computers.
•
The MagicLAN is designed to operate with IEEE 802.11 (wireless LAN International
Standard) wireless compliant radio cards and uses a CSMA/CA (Collision Sense Multiple
Access with Collision Avoidance) algorithm as the media access scheme, which makes
high speed communication (with minimal collision probability) possible.
•
The MagicLAN supports DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) physical layer. This
is a radio technique, which scrambles the data prior to transmission and uses a correlation
technique on receiver to improve the signal to noise ratio and makes it possible to
(MiniPCI/PCI Card) ar
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communicate in the office having a wall and a compartment.
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The function of the MagicLAN Access Point is to transfer information from a wired LAN
to a wireless LAN and vice versa. When operating, the MagicLAN AP is invisible to most
users (Normally, unless the user is an administrator, the MagicLAN AP cannot be seen or
accessed by users on the network).
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The SWL-2210M/P both for Laptop PC and Desktop PC is small and portable as a
roaming function is provided for users who need network services while maintaining
mobility.
•
The MagicLAN supports various network software. The network driver is provided to
support network software such as Windows 95(OSR2), Windows 98/98SE,ME, Windows
NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows CE.
•
To get further information of Samsung MagicLAN WLAN Card, please visit our website
at http://www.magiclan.com
to download the respective drivers.
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2. Before the Installation
The following section will assist you in installing your WLAN Adapter successfully. You
will install the SWL-2210M/P Card and software(driver & utility), and finally set the
network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless
network that you wish to install. The MagicLAN can easily be installed and used, without
bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources, as in case
of a wired LAN.
2.1 What is in Your Package?
Please check the contents of the box to make sure everything is included and ready for use.
Here is the list of what you should have in your package:
•
SWL-2210M/P(MiniPCI/PCI Card)
•
External Antenna
•
Samsung MagicLAN Installation CD
2.2 System Requirement
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Operating System: Windows 95(OSR2)/98/98SE,ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows CE
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Computer System (both Laptop and Desktop) with a CD-ROM drive
•
For Desktop PCI Card (SWL-2210P):
The computer system should have extra IRQs and a Memory address.
•
For Laptop MiniPCI Card (SWL-2210M):
The computer system should have MiniPCI Type IIIA, extra IRQs and Memory address.
2.3 Preparations For Installation
◇
You have to prepare Installation CD which is provided by manufacturer.
You can just install SWL-2210M/P cards to use Ad-hoc network.
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You need to install Access Poing(AP) to use Infrastructure network.(Refer to the AP
Manual about the installation method of AP)
You may need the original CD of (Windows 95(OSR2), Windows 98SE(98),Windows
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ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP) to set network environment.
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3. MagicLAN Installation For
Windows 98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP
We will explain the installation method for SWL-2210M/P (MiniPCI/PCI Card) .
3.1 Installation Overview
Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:
1. Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network
mode.
2. You should install the Wireless LAN Card (SWL-2210M/P).
3. Install the software using the Installation CD.
4. Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most
likely you will need the TCP/IP protocol.
3.2 Installation Procedure of Windows 98
Please follow the following steps one by one to install the MiniPCI/PCI card successfully.
< Method 1 - Inserting card first >
1. Insert the MiniPCI/PCI Card into the slot of your computer.
2. Power on your computer and allow
Add New Hardware Wizard
3. “
Network Controller”. Press ‘NEXT’ button and check if “Search for the best
driver for your device(recommended)” is slected and then press ‘NEXT’
button . Insert the MagicLAN Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Mark the “Specify a location” tap and type “
tap(Where E is the CD-drive of your PC) and then press ‘NEXT’.
” appeared and the system looks for “PCI
Windows 98
to load fully.
E:\Drivers
” right below in this
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You can find the “SAMSUNG 11Mbps WLAN MiniPCI/PCI Card ” and now it is
ready to install our software.
5. Press ‘NEXT’ and system will copy driver files. You may require Windows 98
CD.
Now driver files are fully installed to start the Wireless LAN Card’s operation.
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If screen message ‘
select No.
Do you want to restart your Computer now’
will pop up,
6. After rebooting your computer, right click on the
mouse and click
7. Check for the
Device Manager
the
Properties
.
SAMSUNG 11Mbps WLAN MiniPCI/PCI Card
. If you find the
Yellow
sign on the adapter, it shows the
My Computer
installation is not successful. Select the Adapter and click on
your computer after uninstalling the driver.
3.8)
(See the Adapter Removal in section
using the
by clicking on
Remove
. Restart
8. Right click on the
Network Neighborhood
using the mouse. Select
Properties
from the pop up menu. The network box appears and you see three main tabs:
Configuration, Identification
Access Control
and
.
9. Click on the configuration tab and then click on the add button. Select Network
Component Type box appears. Click on the
Protocol
then click the
Add
button.
10. Select Network Protocols box appears. From the list of manufactures, click on
Microsoft. From the list of network protocols list, select
then click OK.( If you want, you can install the
NetBEUI
IPX/SPX
protocol.)
TCP/IP
and
,
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11. Select the
TCP/IP
option for setting the IP address value, Gateway value and
DNS value of your computer. After setting these parameters appropriately, click
OK
to return to Network Component Type.
12. you can select the
File and Printer Sharing
options as well as the access to
your computer by other users connected to that network by setting the
appropriate options.
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13. Screen message ‘
Select
Yes
. It will shut down your computer and will restart.
Do you want to restart your computer now?’
will pop up.
14. After booting the computer, you have to draw out and re-insert the MagicLAN
Installation CD to be automatically installed. You can click ‘
Configuration Utility’
to install our utility. Choose the appropriate language
Install
when a context box appeared to choose utility’s language.
15. You can set up Wireless LAN environment by our utility program provided.
Refer to ‘
Chapter 4’
in this manual.
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< Method 2 – Installing software first >
1. If you insert the MagicLAN Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, software will
launch automatically. Then, click on the ‘
Install MagicLAN Driver’
.
2. You can see the pictures of Wireless LAN Cards by model name.(SWL-2210M/P
MiniPCI/PCI Card). Click on the model name to install it’s driver.
3. Click on Operating System in the right screen in which you want to install driver.
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3. After installing driver, shut down your computer and insert card. And power on the
computer.
4. The system recognize the Wireless LAN Card.
5.
The other procedures are same to 7~15 of
first
>
The third method
Cf.)
You can combine
card
into the computer, you can install driver and utility by
instead, not by the inf file. In case of Windows 2000 and Windows XP, system will
recognize the card automatically during installation .
Notice that if you install a card after removing it in a Device Manager, you have to
mark the check box(“Do you want to scan for hardware changes?”). The function is
same to the “Refresh” in ther Device Manager.
:
‘Method 1’
with
‘Method 2’
< Method 1 - Inserting card
. In other words,
using the installshield
after inserting
3.3 Installation Procedure of Windows ME
Please follow the following steps one by one to install the MiniPCI/PCI Card successfully.
< Method 1 - Inserting card first >
1. Insert the MiniPCI/PCI Card into the slot of your computer.
2. Power on your computer and allow
Add New Hardware Wizard
3. “
Network Controller”. Check if “Search for the best driver for your
device(recommended)” is slected. Insert the MagicLAN Installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
” appeared and the system looks for “PCI
Windows ME
to load fully.
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4. Press ‘
NEXT
’ and you can find the “SAMSUNG 11Mbps WLAN MiniPCI/PCI
Card ” . And the system will copy driver files.
Now driver files are fully installed to start the Wireless LAN Card’s operation. If
screen message ‘
No
.
5. After booting the computer, right click on the
Do you want to restart your Computer now?’
My Computer
will pop up, select
using the mouse
and click property.
6. Check for the SAMSUNG 11Mbps WLAN MiniPCI/PCI Card by clicking on
Device manager
the
. If you find the
installation is not successful. Select the Adapter and click on
your computer after uninstalling the driver.
3.8)
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Yellow
sign on the adapter, it shows the
Remove
(See the Adapter Removal in section
. Restart