Symbol Technologies LA5030 Users Manual

Wireless Networker

LA-5033 PCI Adapter &

LA- 5030 PC Card

User Guide

Preliminary 0.1

February, 2004

www.symbol.com

material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.

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Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and LAN Workplace are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Toshiba is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents: 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146; 5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659; 5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894: 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892; 6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482; 6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265; 6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681; 6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061; 6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587; 6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250; D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035; D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104. 5,912,662; 6,011873; 6,080,001; 6,234,389; 6,193,152B1; Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction......................................................... 1

2 About the LA-5030 PC Card & LA-5033

PCI Adapter .......................................................... 3

2.1 Installation Prerequisites ................................... 3

2.2 Operating Modes ............................................. 5

2.3 54Mbps Operation and Frequency Bands.......... 6

2.4 Power Management- TBD................................ 7

2.5 LA-5033 PCI Adapter and LA-5030

PC Card LED Descriptions - TBD ....................... 7

2.6 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)............................ 8

2.7 Draft IEEE 802.11h Compatibility--TBD.............. 9

2.8 Symbol Value Add Features--TBD...................... 9

2.9 Software Installation Options............................10

3 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Installations.....................11

3.1 Windows 2000 Driver and Configuration

Utility Installations .........................................11

3.2 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and Driver

for use with Windows 2000 Zero Config ...........13

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3.3 Windows XP Driver and Configuration

Utility Installations .........................................15

3.4 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and

Driver for use with Windows XP Zero Config ....17

4 Windows 2000 LA-5030 PC Card Installations ...21

4.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and

Wireless Utility in Windows 2000.....................21

4.2 Installing the Driver in Windows 2000 For Use

With the Zero Config Utility.............................23

4.3 Removing the PC Card Driver in

Windows 2000 ..............................................25

5 LA-5030 PC Card Windows XP Installations........27

5.1 Installing the LA-5030 PC Card Driver and

Wireless Utility in Windows XP.........................28

5.2 Removing the PC Card Driver in Windows XP....30

5.3 Installing the Driver in Windows XP For Use

With the Zero Config Utility.............................31

A Using the Wireless LAN Utility ............................33

A.1 Ins talling Wireless LAN Utility..........................33

A.2 About the Wireless LAN Utility.........................33

A.3 Wireless LAN Utility Task Tray Icons ................33

A.4 Link Info Page...............................................34

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Chapter

1 Introduction

The Wireless Networker LA -5030 PC Card and LA -5033 PCI Adapter allow PC Card slot and PCI slot equipped devices to connect to a Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11 a, b or g wireless local area network (LAN), or communicate directly with other mobile devices enabled for wireless LAN connectivity. .

• LA-5030 and LA -5033 adapters support the IEEE 802.11b, g, and a WiFi compliance specifications. This open architecture allows LA -5030 AND LA -5033 devices to communicate with wireless devices from other manufacturers that conform to the same specifications.

• LA-5030 and LA -5033 adapters allow mobile devices to roam throughout large facilities while remaining connected to the

network.

• LA-5030 antenna diversity allows adapters to alternate between antennas with the best reception, increasing overall performance.

• LA-5030 and LA -5033 adapters allow the establishment of ad- hoc wireless workgroup networks.

• LA-5030 and LA -5033 adapters are protocol-independent, allowing mobile devices to communicate with a wide range of

servers, hosts and systems.

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Chapter

2 About the LA-5030 PC Card &

LA-5033 PCI Adapter

A wireless LAN PCI adapter or PC Card allows a client PC to be connected to a Symbol wireless network .

Features Include:

• Operating mode options for access point or peer -to-peer associations

• Low-power operation for battery -powered devices with PC Card slots

• Standard NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) drivers

• Windows 2000 and XP operating system support

• WEP, WPA-PSK, 802.1x, EAP security

• Site survey capability

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

• Power management. Disabled, Dynamic, and Maximum

• Rogue AP Detection

2.1 Installation Prerequisites

Keep the adapter seri al number in a safe place. The Support Center uses the information to reference warranty and service contract data.

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Note: Verify the model indicated on the adapter before use. Contact

the Symbol Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning. Refer to Appendix C for Customer Support contact information.

Avoid exposing the adapter to liquids or abrasive materials.

2.1.1. LA-5033 PCI Adapter System Requirements

The LA-5033 PCI Adapter installation requires:

• a system wi th an available PCI slot

• Internet access (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads) for the

required driver and Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility download

• an available interrupt (IRQ)???

• an available I/O port address

Note: FCC RF exposure requirements state the PCI adapter external

antenna should be positioned so it is at least 20 cm (8 inches) away from the user.

2.1.2 LA-5030 PC Card System Requirements

The LA-5030 PC Card installation requires:

• a computer with a Type II PC Card slot

• Internet access (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads) for the

required LA-5030 driver and Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility download

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Note: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure

requirements, this hand-held device is approved for operation near a user’s hand when there is 20 cm or more between the antenna and the user’s body.

2.2 Operating Modes

The Symbol Wireless Networker a/g Adapter Confi guration Utility installs with the Windows driver. Use the Configuration Utility to select the operational mode, ESSID, encryption algorithm, authentication scheme and power consumption mode used with the LA-5030 PC Card or LA 5033 PCI adapter.

The LA-5033 PCI adapter and LA-5030 PC Card support the following operational modes:

• Use Infrastructure to operate with an access point (AP). The adapter can roam freely between AP cells in the network or transmit and receive across subnets. Mobile Units (MUs) appear as network nodes to other devices in the network. Infrastructure is the adapter default mode.

• Select Ad Hoc to form peer-to-peer LA-5030 networks without APs. Use Ad Hoc to create networks within established network coverage areas or networks free of the constraints of access point provided radio coverage. The MU starting the Ad Hoc network (the first LA5030 adapter transmitting a beacon) determines the channel and data rate used for the other LA-5030 adapters within the network using the same ESSID.

The Symbol Ad Hoc mode is an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) mode requiring no backbone infrastructure. The lack of an

access point results in MUs alternating the duty of sending beacons. There are no relay functions in an Ad Hoc (IBSS) network, not every MU is capable of communicating with other MUs due to the range

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limitations. Consequently, all stations need to be within range of each other.

2.3 54Mbps Operation and Frequency Bands

The LA -5033 PCI adapter and LA -5030 PC Card support a

maximum 54Mbps data rate. The adapter automatically shifts data rate when unable to maintain a high quality connection at 54Mbps. When the WLAN adapter detects improved signal strength, it shifts to an increased data rate, up to the maximum 54Mbps. The following table indicates data rates and modulation method that can be used in different bands (standards).

IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b

Data Rate Modulation Data Rate Modulation 6Mbps BPSK 1Mbps DBPSK 9Mbps BPSK 2Mbps DQPSK 12Mbps QPSK 5.5Mbps CCK 18Mbps QPSK 11Mbps CCK 24Mbps 16QAM 36Mbps 16QAM 48Mbps 64QAM 54Mbps 64QAM

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USA Frequency Band

5.15 - 5.25 GHz 5.15 - 5.35 GHz 4.90 – 5.0 GHz

5.25 - 5.35 GHz 5.47 - 5.725 GHz 5.15 – 5.25 GHz

5.725 - 5.825 GHz

The following factors can dynamically alter the data rate:

• signal strength between the access point and adapter

• the ratio of good transmitted packets vs attempted packets

transmitted, but not received

• the MU finds a higher transmit rate with another AP.

European Frequency Band

Japan Frequency Band

Note: Physical obstructions and numerous devices operating in close

proximity to one another negatively impact the ability to maintain an 11Mbps access point association.

2.4 Power Management- TBD

2.5 LA-5033 PCI Adapter and LA-5030 PC

Card LED Descriptions - TBD

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(T B D)

(PCI Adapter)

(PC Card)

There are two LED Indicators on the LA -5030 PC Card. The following table describes the meaning of each LED indicator:

LED MEANING

POWER

LINK

Indicates that the card is powered on when the LED lights up.

Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wireless connection is linked.

2.6 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a security standard for systems operating with a Wi-Fi wi reless connection. WPA is an upgrade from

WEP, the current security standard that is outdated. WEP security’s lack of user authentication mechanisms is addressed by WPA. Compared to WEP, WPA provides superior data encryption and user authentication.

The WP A enhanced encryption method addresses the weaknesses of WEP by including:

• a per-packet key mixing function

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• a message integrity check

• an extended initialization vector with sequencing rules

• a re-keying mechanism.

WPA uses an encryption method called Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA employs 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Access points can operate in a combination of WEP/WPA modes to support both WEP and WPA Windows 2000 and XP clients.

Note: For Windows XP users, if you want to use Zero Config to set

WPA, ensure Service Pack #1 and WPA Hotfix Q815485 is installed.

2.6.1 WPA-PSK

Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre Shared Key (WPA-PSK) is a type of WPA providing the same durable encryption protection for users without an enterprise authentication server.With WPA-PSK, encryption keys are automatically re-keyed and authenticated after a designated period or after the transmission of a specified number of packets.

2.7 Draft IEEE 802.11h Compatibility--TBD

2.8 Symbol Value Add Features--TBD

(Like Load Balancing, Rogue AP detection?)

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2.9 Software Installation Options

Symbol recommends using Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility to configure and manage LA-5030 adapter settings. The installation of Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility is part of the device driver installation procedure.

Alternatively, the adapter can be managed using the Windows Zero Config utility. Zero Config is a Microsoft provided utility shipped with Windows 2000 and XP.

Use Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility for a more diverse set of driver configuration settings designed specifically for use with the LA-5030 PC Card and LA- 5033 PCI adapter and its custom feature set.

Note: The Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility and the Microsoft

Zero Config utility cannot function if enabled simultaneously. Do not enable the Microsoft Zero Config utility if using the Symbol a/g Adapter Configuration Utility.

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Chapter

3 LA-5033 PCI Adapter Installations

The installation of the LA-5033 PCI adapter requires the physical installation of the adapter, the driver installation and the Symbol a/g

Adapter Configuration Utility initial setup be completed as one process.

Note: Use proper grounding for the environment when handling

computer components.

3.1 Windows 2000 Driver and Configuration

Utility Installations

To install the LA-5033 PCI adapter, driver and Configuration Utility in Windows 2000:

Note: A Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could

appear during the installation stating a digital signature was not found for either the Symbol adapter or the “unknown software package.” A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver or Configuration Utility installation. Click Yes to continue. If No is clicked, restart the installation.

1. Ensure the previously installed driver and Configuration have been removed (if necessary).

2. If downloading the driver and Configuration Utility from the Symbol Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads ), extract the files to the computer.

3. Power off the computer before installing the PCI adapter.

4. Remove the computer cover.

5. Locate an available PCI slot in the computer.

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6. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot.

7. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter seats in the slot evenly.

8. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed.

9. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw.

10. Replace the computer cover.

11. Power on the desktop computer. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

12. Click Next to continue with the driver and Configuration Utility installation.

The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard prompts the user to specify a driver installation method.

13. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device checkbox. Click Next.

14. Select the Specify a location checkbox. Click Next.

The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard prompts for the location of the driver and Configuration Utility files.

15. Browse to the location of Symbol Web site file download and select autorun.inf. Click Open.

16. Click OK from within the Found New Hardware Wizard to proceed with the installation.

The Windows hardware installation window displays the location of the files. Click Next.

The driver and Configuration Utility files download to the desktop computer.

17. Click Finish.

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What displays to notify of a successful install ???.

18. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on using the Configuration Utility.

3.2 Installing the LA-5033 PCI Adapter and Driver for use with Windows 2000 Zero Config

Use the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility as the adapter management tool if using the LA -4123 PCI adapter without the Symbol Configuration Utility or if using a 3rd party software supplicant. The Symbol Configuration Utility does not function properly while 3rd party software supplicants are loaded on the system.

Note: If a version of the Symbol Configuration Utility resides on the

system, use Windows 2000 Add/Remove Programs to uninstall it before installing the driver.

To install the LA-5033 PCI adapter and driver without the Symbol Configuration Utility in Windows 2000:

Note: A Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog box could

appear during the installation stating a digital signature was not found for either the Symbol adapter or the “unknown software package.” A Microsoft digital signature is not required for the driver installation. Click Yes to continue. If No is clicked, restart the installation.

1. Ensure the previously installed driver and Configuration Utility have

been removed (if necessary).

2. If downloading the driver files from the Symbol Web site

( http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads), extract the files to the computer.

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3. Power off the computer before installing the PCI adapter.

4. Remove the computer cover.

5. Locate an available PCI slot in the computer.

6. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot.

7. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter

seats in the slot evenly.

8. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed.

9. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw.

10. Replace the computer cover.

11. Power on the desktop computer.

The Windows 2000 Found New Hardware Wizard displays.

12. Click Next to continue.

The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard prompts the user to specify a driver installation method.

13. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device checkbox.

Click Next.

14. Select the Specify a location checkbox. Click Next.

The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard prompts for the location of the driver files.

15. Browse to the location on the system where the files reside and

select the Driver Only Installer.exe application from the top -level folder. Click Open.

16. Click OK from within the Found New Hardware Wizard to proceed

with the installation. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays the location of

the files. Click Next.

17. Click Finish from within the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard.

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18. Consult the system administrator for information on configuring the

LA-5033 PCI adapter using the Windows 2000 Zero Config utility.

3.3 Windows XP Driver and Configuration Utility Installations

Windows XP LA-5033 PCI adapter installations require the physical installation of the adapter, driver and the installation of the Symbol Configuration Utility.

Note: A Hardware or Software Installation dialog box could display

during the Configuration Utility and driver installation stating the software and Symbol adapter have not passed Windows Logo testing to verify compatibility with Windows XP. Click Continue Anyway. If STOP Installation is clicked, restart the installation.

To install the PCI adapter, driver and Configuration Utility:

1. Ensure the previously installed Configuration Utility has been

removed (if necessary).

2. If downloading the driver and Configuration Utility from the Symbol

Web site (http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads ), extract the files to the computer. Power off the computer before installing the adapter.

3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Locate an available PCI slot in the computer.

5. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot.

6. Align the adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter

seats in the slot evenly.

7. Verify the antenna connectors on the back of the PC are exposed.

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8. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw.

9. Replace the computer cover.

10. Power on the desktop computer.

11. Go to the location on the system where the software files were

downloaded from the Symbol Web site and launch setup.exe. A Symbol Installer window displays.

12. Click Next to continue.

A Symbol Installer window displays prompting the user to select the installation method appropriate to the operating system used.

13. Select the Install XXXXXXXX on this computer checkbox.

14. Click Next to continue.

The Software License Agreement window displays.

15. Click Yes to accept the terms of the Software License Agreement.

The Symbol Installer window displays, prompting the user to enable

802.11d International Roaming support if connecting to components supporting 802.11d International Roaming.

16. Check the International Roaming checkbox if applicable. Click Next

to continue.

The Installer window displays verifying the installation of Configuration Utility on the Windows XP computer. Click Next to

continue. The Configuration Utilit y updates on the Windows XP system. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard displays identifying

the Symbol LA -5033 PCI adapter.

17. Select the Install the software automatically checkbox. Click Next.

The driver files download to the desktop computer. Click Finish.

What displays to notify of a successful install ???.

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