Sercomm CB801R Revised Manual
802.11g
PC Card/USB
Wireless Adapter
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).
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
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................1
LEDs....................................................................................................................................................1
Operation............................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION...............................................................................................3
Requirements ....................................................................................................................................3
Procedure...........................................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY.................................................................................5
Overview.............................................................................................................................................5
System Tray Icon..............................................................................................................................5
Site Survey Screen...........................................................................................................................6
Add Profile Screen...........................................................................................................................7
Profiles Screen...............................................................................................................................10
Link Status Screen........................................................................................................................11
Statistics Screen.............................................................................................................................11
Advanced Screen.............................................................................................................................12
About Screen...................................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................13
PC Card Adapter.............................................................................................................................13
USB Adapter....................................................................................................................................14
Wireless Interface..........................................................................................................................15
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .........................................................................................17
Modes ................................................................................................................................................17
BSS/ESS...........................................................................................................................................17
Channels...........................................................................................................................................18
WEP...................................................................................................................................................18
Wireless LAN Configuration.......................................................................................................18
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Document Version: 1.1 (August , 2004)
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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 (PC Card or USB Adapter
• Power Adapter
• 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
PC Card Wireless Adapter
The PC Card Wireless Adapter has 2 LEDs - Ready and Link/Activity.
Ready LED • On - Associated with an Access Point, or connected to an Ad-hoc
wireless network.
• Off - No wireless network available.
Link/Act LED • On - Wireless ethernet connection established.
• Off - No Wireless ethernet connection.
• Flashing - Data being transferred.
USB Wireless Adapter
The PC Card Wireless Adapter has a single Link/Activity LED.
Link/Act LED • On - Wireless ethernet connection established.
• Off - No Wireless ethernet connection.
• Flashing - Data being transferred.
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Operation
You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the PC Card or USB
adapter.
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Chapter 2
Initial Installation
This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter.
Requirements
• Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP.
• Available PC Card slot (for PC Card Wireless Adapter) or available USB port (for USB
Wireless Adapter).
• CD-ROM drive.
• IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g wireless LAN .
Procedure
You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the PC Card or USB 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.
Figure 1: Start Installation
3. On the screen above, click "Next" to start the installation.
4. Step though the procedure until you see the screen below.
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