Universal Scientific CF114100 Users Manual

USI 802.11b WLAN

CF Card

Quick User Guide

Special Issue Regarding to the Configurations of the WLAN CF Card

This WLAN CF Card, is designed and classified as a HAND-HELD device. It is
designed to be adapted with the hand-held device such as PDA, PocketPC,
Palm etc. The configuration other than these usage (e.g. with the body-worn
manner) is not intended by the manufacturer and is strictly prohibited. In
addition, for your own safety, it is recommended that keeping at least 20cm
separation between the device and your body to minimize the possible RF
exposure.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter in order to avoid mutual interference.

Index

1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Network Scenarios................................................................................................ 4

1.2 Features................................................................................................................. 4

2. Installing and Configuring the Wireless Network for Pocket PC................................... 6

2.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Installing the Driver and Utility from a CDROM................................................ 6

2.3 Configuring the Wireless Network in Windows CE............................................ 8

3. Using the Client Manager Utility.................................................................................. 15

3.1 Installing the Client Manager ............................................................................. 15

3.2 The meaning of Tack Tray Icons........................................................................ 15

3.3 Using the Client Manager ................................................................................... 15

4. Card Specifications ....................................................................................................... 18

4.1 Physical Specifications ....................................................................................... 18

4.2 Power Characteristics ......................................................................................... 18

4.3 Networking Characteristics................................................................................. 18

4.4 Radio Characteristics .......................................................................................... 19

Basic Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 21

Index of Flow Chart

Figure 1 ............................................................................................................... 5

Figure 2 ............................................................................................................... 7

Figure 3 ............................................................................................................... 8

Figure 4 ............................................................................................................... 9

Figure 5 ............................................................................................................. 11

Figure 6 ............................................................................................................. 12

Figure 7 ............................................................................................................. 13

Figure 8 ............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 9 ............................................................................................................. 16

Figure 10 ........................................................................................................... 16

Figure 11 ........................................................................................................... 17

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 without wires or cables. Wireless LAN configurations include
independent networks suitable for small or temporary peer-to-peer
configurations and infrastructure networks, offering fully distributed data
connectivity via micro cells and roaming.

The USI 802.11b WLAN CF card allows Pocket/Handheld PC
(Windows CE 3.0 or 4.0) devices to connect to a Wi-Fi
wireless local area network (LAN), or communicate directly with other
devices enabled for wireless LAN connectivity.

The USI 802.11b WLAN CF card is designed to meet the mobility,
performance, security, interoperability, management, and reliability
requirements of IEEE 802.11b high data rate standard.

1.1 Network Scenarios

1.2 Features

TM

IEEE 802.11b

Features includes:

• CompactFlash

TM

form factor fits devices with CF Type I and Type II

extended card slots

• Functions with Pocket/Handhelp PC (Windows CE 3.0 or 4.0) devices

with CF Type I and Type II extended card slots

• Compliant with 11 Mbps 802.11b high-speed specification

• Data rate 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps automatic fallback under noisy environment

• Power Management for decreased power consumption

• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b compliant equipment

• Supports full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell

• User-friendly client manager utility

• Supports 64 and 128-bit WEP (Wired equivalent privacy).

• 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 device

• The USI 802.11b WLAN CF Card has only one LED indicators

o Transmit/Receive (flashing green)

o Power ON/OFF LED(flashing red)

Figure 1

2. Installing and Configuring the Wireless Network for
Pocket PC

2.1 Preparation

Before beginning the installation, prepare the following hardware and
software:

• A USI 802.11b WLAN CF Card

• A Software and Documentation CDROM for USI 802.11b WLAN

CF Card

• A Pocket PC(or Handhelp PC) with CF Type I and Type II
extended card slots

• A Sync cable

• A Desktop computer with a CDROM drive

2.2 Installing the Driver and Utility from a CDROM

To download the driver and utility from the Software and Documentation
CDROM to a Pocket PC in a Windows CE 3.0 or 4.0 environment:

[NOTE]: Refer to the documentation shipped with the Microsoft ActiveSync
program to ensure the desktop computer used in the driver installation meets the
system requirements for the ActiveSync program.

1. Connect the sync cable to a serial or USB port between the desktop
computer and the Pocket PC.

Once a connection exists between the desktop computer and the
Pocket PC, file transfers and data synchronization can take place.

2. Insert the Software and Documentation CDROM into the CDROM
drive on the desktop PC.

3. Run the setup program(setup.exe) from the folder
CD:\Win_CE\CE300 or CD:\Win_CE\CE400

Follow the sequential setup-instructions on Desktop PC screen to
finish installation.

4. Insert the USI 802.11b WLAN CF Card into the CF slot.

Figure 2

The Client Manager utility(See chapter 4) will be executed and
hidden on the task bar of the Today screen