Sercomm CB801AN User Manual
IEEE802.11n Draft
Wireless Notebook Card
User Guide
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 1
LEDs...................................................................................................................................1
Operation...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION..............................................................................2
Requirements.....................................................................................................................2
Procedure...........................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY................................................................5
Overview ............................................................................................................................5
System Tray Icon...............................................................................................................5
Auto Connect.....................................................................................................................6
Site Survey Screen.............................................................................................................6
Profile Manager Screen .................................................................................................... 8
Network Status Screen....................................................................................................12
About Screen....................................................................................................................13
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................14
Wireless Adapter.............................................................................................................14
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................15
Modes ...............................................................................................................................15
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................15
Channels...........................................................................................................................16
WEP & WPA-PSK..........................................................................................................16
Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................16
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Adapter's features and
capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter
provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The Wireless Adapter Unit
• Quick Start Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
LEDs
Wireless Adapter
The Wireless Adapter has a single Link/Activity LED.
Link/Act LED
Operation
You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the Wireless
adapter.
• On - Associated with the network.
• Off - Not associated with the network.
• Blinking - Data being transferred.
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Chapter 2
Initial Installation
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This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter.
Requirements
• Windows 2000/XP.
• Cardbus Card Slot
• CD-ROM drive.
• IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g wireless LAN.
Procedure
You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the Wireless Adapter.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC.
2. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run the SETUP.EXE
program.
3. Select the desired installation language on the screen.
Figure 1: Start Installation
4. On the screen above, click "Next" to start the installation.
5. Step though the procedure.
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Initial Installation
Figure 2: Installation Screen
6. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen above.
Figure 3: Information
7. Press the Cardbus Card firmly into the slot, then click "OK".
8. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start.
• Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installation of the
Windows driver
• If using Windows XP, you may see a warning screen like the example below. If you
do see this screen, just click "Continue Anyway"
Figure 4: Windows XP Warning
9. When the Windows wizard is complete, you will now have a new icon in your system tray,
as shown below.
Figure 5: System Tray Icon
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