Tellus F110 User Manual
Wireless LAN CF Card
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.40
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The content described in this manual may be improved or changed at any time and it is
subject to be changed without notice.
Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing, performance, or use of
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advised of the possibility of such damages.
Electronic Emission Notices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels
1 through 11.
This product has been certified in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, UK, and US.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted by manufacturer to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated.
During this period if this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship,
manufacturer or one of its authorized service facilities will at its option either repair or
replace this product without charge, subject to the following conditions, limitations and
exclusions:
1. This warranty extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not
assignable or transferable.
2. This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse,
abuse, abnormal use, negligence, alteration or accident, or has had its serial
number altered or removed.
3. This warranty does not apply to any defects or damage directly or indirectly
caused by or resulting from the use of unauthorized replacement parts and/or
service performed by unauthorized personnel.
4. This warranty does not apply to the software driver that accompanies this product.
This warranty is made expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a
particular purpose, and all other obligations on the part of Manufacturer provided,
however, that if the disclaimer of implied warranties is ineffective under applicable law,
the duration of any implied warranties arising by operation of law shall be limited to one
(1) year from the date of purchase or such longer period as may be required by applicable
law.
Manufacturer hereby disclaims any and all liabilities for consequential and incidental
damages arising out of or in connection with any breach of this warranty or any other
claim with respect to this product, including but not limited to claims of negligence, strict
liability in tort or breach of contract.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Applications........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Wireless LAN System............................................................................................................6
1.3.1 802.11 Ad-Hoc Configuration ................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Infrastructure Configuration ...................................................................................... 6
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Product Kit............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 PC’s Minimum Requirements................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Installing the Utility and Driver............................................................................................. 9
2.3.1 Under MS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP........................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Under MS Windows CE (3.0).................................................................................. 10
2.3.3 Under MS Windows CE (4.2).................................................................................. 10
2.3.4 Under Linux.............................................................................................................12
3. CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Under MS Windows 98/Me/ 2000/XP................................................................................. 15
3.2 Under MS Windows CE (3.0).............................................................................................. 22
3.3 Under Linux......................................................................................................................... 25
4. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................29
5. GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................ 30
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1. INTRODUCTION
Wireless LAN is local area networking without wires, which uses radio frequencies to
transmit and receive data between PC’s or other network devices. Wireless LAN is able to
configure independent networks and infrastructure networks. The former is suitable for
small or temporary peer-to-peer configurations, and the later is offering fully distributed
data connectivity via micro cells and roaming.
The WLAN CF Card is designed to meet the mobility, performance, security,
interoperability, management, and reliability requirements of IEEE 802.11b high data rate
standard. It is easy to install the WLAN CF Card on various devices with CF Type I card
slot or PCMCIA TYPE II card slot using PCMCIA to Compact Flash adapter. It is able to
communicate with other IEEE 802.11b compatible products to create a wireless LAN in
your office or home.
1.1 Features
Compliant with 11 Mbps 802.11b high-speed specification.
Data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps automatic fallback under noisy environment.
Advanced Power Management for battery saving.
Build PCB patch diversity antennas.
Supports MS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/CE, and Linux.
Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant equipment.
Supports full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell.
Plug-and-play installation and easy client management with utility software
Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust,
interference-resistant and secure wireless connection.
Wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling.
Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s.
1.2 Applications
Home networking for device sharing - Remote access to corporate network
information email, file transfer and terminal emulation.
Frequently changing environments - Retailers, manufacturers and banks that
frequently rearrange the workplace and change location.
SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users - SOHO users need easy and quick
installation of a small computer network functions.
Inter-building connection - The wireless building-to-building network installs
quickly, requires no monthly lease fees, and provides the flexibility to reconfigure
easily.
Typical applications include hard-to-wire buildings, campuses, hospitals/medical
offices, warehouse, security huts, exhibition centers, etc.
Temporary LANs for special projects or occasions - Auditors require workgroups
at customer sites. Trade shows, exhibitions, retailers, airline, and shipping
companies need additional workstations for a peak period of data traffic.
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1.3 Wireless LAN System
1.3.1 802.11 Ad-Hoc Configuration
An 802.11 Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one
WLAN CF Card, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific
802.11 Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must be configured at the same radio channel. 802.11
Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is applicable to a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO
operation.
Figure 1-1 802.11 Ad-Hoc Configuration
1.3.2 Infrastructure Configuration
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A group
of WLAN CF Cards and an Access Point (AP) is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each
WLAN CF Card in this BSS can be linked to any computer in the wired LAN
infrastructure via the AP.
Infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of a WLAN CF Card to the
wired LAN, but also doubles the effective wireless transmission range between two
WLAN CF Cards.
BSS ID is, in essential, the ID of each independent WLAN CF Card. All WLAN CF
Cards configured without roaming options in this independent BSS must be configured
with BSS ID of that AP. You may need to check BSS ID of your AP by using its vendor
supplied program.
Infrastructure configuration is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central
database, or wireless application for mobile workers.
Two APs can be used as a point-to-point link between two LANs. LAN interconnection is
applicable to a wireless backbone between buildings.
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Figure 1-2 Infrastructure Configuration
The infrastructure configuration supports roaming capability for mobile workers. More
than one BSS can be jointly configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). On account of
a continuous connection to the network, users within this ESS can roam freely. All
WLAN CF Cards and APs within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID.
Before setting up an ESS for roaming, it would be helpful to achieve good performance
by choosing a feasible radio channel and right places for APs.
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Figure 1-3 Seamless Roaming
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2. INSTALLATION
Use the procedures described in this chapter to install your WLAN CF Card under MS
Windows 98/Me /2000 /XP, and Linux.
(Note that unplug the WLAN CF Card from your device before upgrading the new
driver/utility, otherwise you may have trouble during installation process.)
2.1 Product Kit
Before starting installation, please make sure the WLAN CF Card package you purchased
includes the following items:
1) WLAN CF Card.
2) CD-ROM (including Driver/Utility and User’s Manual).
3) Quick Start Guide.
If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.
2.2 PC’s Minimum Requirements
To install the WLAN CF Card successfully, your PC (notebook, desktop, or PDA) should
meet the following minimum requirements:
1) A CF or PCMCIA slot compliant with Release 2.1 of the PCMCIA
specification.
2) Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP or Linux operating system.
3) Minimum 10 Mbytes free disk space for installing the driver and the utility
program.
2.3 Installing the Utility and Driver
Depending on the operating system you use, please select one of the sections (2.3.1~2.3.4)
and follow the steps to install the Utility and Driver. Then go to Section 3 to continue the
procedure.
Note: Please do not plug your WLAN CF Card until the setup procedure has been
completed.
2.3.1 Under MS Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Please follow the steps below to install the utility and driver.
1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2) The InstallShield Wizard should start automatically. If Autorun is disabled in
your Windows settings, you will need to go to the Windows “Start” button,
choose “Run” and type “D:\setup.exe” in the text box, where D is the drive
letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3) Follow the InstallShield Wizard to install the driver and utility.
4) Reboot your PC after completing the installation process. (Recommended)
5) Plug your WLAN CF Card. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” automatically
loads the driver, and then a new application (the Configuration & Monitor
Utility) icon will be displayed in the task bar.
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