Sercomm CB801M Revised Manual
IEEE802.11g
Wireless PC Card
User Guide
Regulatory Approvals
FCC 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.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
This device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
The maximum SAR value reported is 0.071 w/kg
Channel
The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
•Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to
choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA
and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent
Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an
Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest
signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
• If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the
same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there
is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1. INTRODUCT ION................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Adapter Windows Driver............................................................................................................................3
1.2.2 Adapter Configuration Utility...................................................................................................................3
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 2. DRIVER INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................4
2.1 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS XP DRIVER................................ ................................................................ ............4
2.2 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS 2000 DRIVER ........................................................................................................ 6
2.3 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS 98SE DRIVER .....................................................................................................11
2.4 INSTALLING THE WINDOWS ME DRIVER ........................................................................................................15
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION UTILITY INSTALLATION ....................................................................17
I NSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY...........................................................................................................17
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION UTILITY.......................................................................................................19
3.1 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Windows XP Users....................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2 Running the Configuration Utility..........................................................................................................20
3.1.3 Tray Status Icons.......................................................................................................................................20
3.1.4 Configuration Utility Window.................................................................................................................20
3.1.5 Auto Link Feature......................................................................................................................................20
3.1.6 WPA Configuration...................................................................................................................................20
3.2 NETWORK STATUS TAB......................................................................................................................................22
3.2.1 Select Profile..............................................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Link Information........................................................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator............................................................................................24
3.2.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)......................................................................................................................24
3.2.5 Actual Throughput Performance............................................................................................................25
3.2.6 Radio On/Off Box......................................................................................................................................25
3.3 PROFILE MANAGER TAB....................................................................................................................................26
3.3.1 Network Info Tab.......................................................................................................................................27
3.3.2 Security Tab................................................................................................................................................28
3.3.3 Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................34
3.4 SITE SURVEY TAB................................................................................................................................................35
3.4.1 Access Point Filter....................................................................................................................................35
3.4.2 Site Survey List Window...........................................................................................................................36
3.4.3 Filter Button...............................................................................................................................................37
3.4.4 Refresh Button ............................................................................................................................................37
3.5 STATISTICS TAB...................................................................................................................................................38
3.5.1 Signal Strength ...........................................................................................................................................38
3.5.2 Transmit Window.......................................................................................................................................38
3.5.3 Receive Window .........................................................................................................................................39
3.6 ADVANCED TAB...................................................................................................................................................40
3.6.1 CB801M Wireless Card............................................................................................................................40
3.6.2 Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................41
3.6.3 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................................41
3.7 ADMIN TAB..........................................................................................................................................................42
3.7.1 Import Profiles...........................................................................................................................................42
3.7.2 Export Profiles...........................................................................................................................................42
3.8 ABOUT TAB..........................................................................................................................................................43
3.9 AUTO LINK...........................................................................................................................................................44
APPENDIX A SPECIFIC ATIONS ......................................................................................................................45
Section 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
This guide explains how to install the following hardware and software on a Microsoft® Windows® based
laptop computer:
Ÿ CB801M Client Card Adapter
Ÿ CB801M Adapter Driver for Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, or ME
Ÿ CB801M Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility
1.2 Installation
The installation procedure includes four main steps:
1. Install the Driver
2. Install the Configuration Utility
1.2. 1 Adapter Windows Driver
The Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, or ME driver for the adapter provides the interface between the CB 801M and
the desktop or laptop computer.
Section 2. “Driver Installation" gives detailed instructions on how to install the adapter Windows driver.
1.2. 2 Adapter Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is used to configure the adapter. Section 3. "Configuration Utility Installation"
explains how to install the utility.
1.3 System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for installing and using the adapter are as follows:
Ÿ Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, 98SE, or ME Operating System
Ÿ 400 MHz or higher CPU
Ÿ 128 MB of RAM
Ÿ 800 Kbytes of free disk space for installation of the driver and configuration utility
Ÿ CD-ROM drive
Ÿ Windows Driver User’s Manual
1.4 Package Contents
The package includes the following items:
. TBD
Section 2. Driver Installation
This section explains how to install both the adapter and the CB801M Windows® drivers for the adapter in a
client card slot of a Windows® based (XP, 2000, 98SE, or ME) PC computer.
2.1 Installing the Windows XP Driver
1. When the computer detects the client card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed:
2. Make sure your Installation CD already on the CDROM
3. Check the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button.
4. Click Next to continue.
5. If the Hardware Installation dialog box di splays a warning that the software has not passed Windows
Logo Testing, click Continue Anyway.
6. The Please wait while the wizard installs the software dialog box is displayed:
7. Click Next to continue.
8. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed:
9. Click Finish to complete the installation.
2.2 Installing the Windows 2000 Driver
1. When the computer detects the Client Card, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is
displayed:
2. Check the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) radio button.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box is displayed:
5. Click the Search for a suitable driver for my device radio button.
6. Click Next to continue.
7. The Locate Driver Files dialog box is displayed:
8. Choose CD-ROM drives.
9. Click Next to continue.
10. If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box displays a warning that the software is not Microsoft
digitally signed, click Yes to continue.
11. The Hardware Install dialog box is displayed indicating that installation is in progress. This process
may take a few minutes.
12. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed:
13. Click Finish to complete the installation.
2.3 Installing the Windows 98SE Driver
1. When the computer detects the client card, the first Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box is
displayed:
2. Click Next to continue.
3. The second Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed:
4. Click the Search for the best driver for your device radio button.
5. Click Next to continue.
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