Wistron NeWeb CB200B User Manual

IEEE 802.11b WLAN Cardbus

User Manual

Version: 1.0

Dec. 2002

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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.

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.

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) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.

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

other antenna or transmitter.

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 KIT CONTENTS.........................................................................................................4

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................4

1.3 STATUS LED............................................................................................................4

2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 5

2.1 INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................5

2.1.1 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES.............................................................................8

2.1.2 VERIFYING THE DRIVER.........................................................................................9

2.2 UNINSTALLATION...................................................................................................10

3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 11

3.1 ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR WINDOWS XP.................................................................13

4. CREATING A NEW AD HOC NETWORK 14

5. CONFIGURATION 15

5.1 WIRELESS MODE...................................................................................................15

5.2 LINK INFO PAGE....................................................................................................16

5.3 CONFIGURATION PAGE..........................................................................................17

5.4 ENCRYPTION PAGE................................................................................................18

5.5 SITESURVEY PAGE.................................................................................................19

5.6 VERSIONS...............................................................................................................19

5.7 PROFILE.................................................................................................................20

5.8 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION ...............................21

6. WIRELESS NETWORKING APPLICATIONS 22

6.1 SURVEYING THE NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ......................................................22

6.2 FILE SHARING........................................................................................................23

6.3 USING THE SHARED FOLDER.................................................................................24

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 25

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7. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 25

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus that provides the easiest
way to wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the
operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

1.1 Kit Contents

l One IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus
l One Installation Software CDROM

1.2 System Requirements

l A laptop PC contains:

- 32-bit Cardbus slot (or Desktop PC with PC Card-PCI adapter)

- 32 MB memory or greater

- 300 MHz processor or higher

l Microsoft® Win™98SE/ME/2000/ XP/XP SE

1.3 Status LED

There is 1 Status LED on the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus, by which you can check
the network connectivity status.

l Off: Power off.
l Blinking Red: The Cardbus is powered on.
l Blinking Red With Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked.

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2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation

2.1 Installation

Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation

for Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously
installed driver. See Chapter 2.2 “Uninstallation” section in this User Manual.

Follow the steps below to complete the Driver/Utility installation:

1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive. Click “Next”.

2. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.

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3. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.

4. Click “Next”.

5. Click “Continue Anyway”.

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6. Click “Finish”.

7. You should now see the shortcut icon on your desktop.

8. Insert the IEEE802.11b WLAN Cardbus into the Cardbus slot, and the Windows

Operating System will find the new hardware and automatically install it. (For
Windows 98SE or Windows Me, please restart your computer before inserting the
Adatper).

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2.1.1 Additional Setup Processes

During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different
specific options:

1. Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the

installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your
computer.

2. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.

3. Windows 2000/XP/XP SE: Select “Install the software automatically” if the

window with this option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.

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