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Z Com XI830M, X1830M Users Manual

11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card
Date of Issue: August. 33th, 2005
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About This Manual
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card User Manual is first published on January, 2002. The manual includes procedures for the setup of the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card under Windows CE 3.0, Pocket PC 2002, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows NT. Take a moment to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with wireless technology.
Software Information
The software package works only on the Wireless LAN CF Card and Wireless LAN PCMCIA Card, and contains the following versions of driver and utility programs.
For CE Windows System:
Driver -- Version 1.1.0 and above Utility -- Version 1.1.0 and above
For Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME Systems:
Driver -- Version 4.0.7 Utility -- Version 4.0.7
FCC Information
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.
Federal Communications Commission (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 or more 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 RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. For laptop installations, the antenna must be installed to ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in the event the users places the device in their lap during use (i.e. positioning of antennas must be placed in the upper portion of the LCD panel only to ensure 20 cm will be maintained if the user places the device in their lap for use) and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
testing will not be required.
(for example
be used on the final
"Contains TX FCC ID:
The users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location "IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
Additional Information That Must be Provided to OEM Integrators
The end user should NOT be provided any instructions on how to remove or install the device.
M4Y-XI830M ".
RF Exposure Manual Information That Must be Included
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 About Wireless LAN CF Card............................................1
1-1 Features and Benefits...................................................................................1
1-2 Applications..................................................................................................2
1-3 Product Kit ...................................................................................................3
1-4 LED Information ..........................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Install the CF Card for Pocket PC 2002/Win CE3.0..........4
2-1 System Requirements....................................................................................4
2-2 Before Getting Started..................................................................................4
2-3 Install the Setup Utility................................................................................. 7
2-4 Install the Wireless LAN CF Card ...............................................................9
Chapter 3 Set the CF Card under Pocket PC 2002/WinCE3.0.........10
3-1 Using Wireless LAN Utility Under Pocket/Handheld PC.......................... 10
Chapter 4 Install the CF Card for Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME...18
4-1 System Requirements..................................................................................18
4-2 Insert the Wireless LAN CF Card..............................................................18
4-3 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows XP........................................19
4-4 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows 2000.....................................24
4-5 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows NT 4.0..................................27
4-6 Set up Wireless LAN CF Card for Windows 98/ME..................................30
4-7 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card...........................................................33
Chapter 5 Set the CF Card under Windows XP/2000/NT/98/ME...35
5-1 Install the WLAN Utility.............................................................................35
5-2 Using the WLAN Utility..............................................................................37
Limited Warranty ................................................................................49
About Wireless LAN CF Card 1
The 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN CF Card is a standard CF typeⅡ interface adapter integrated with wireless LAN technology. It provides you the easiest and fastest way to access
your wireless and wired network. The Wireless LAN CF Card, which utilizes the latest advancement of PC industry – Compact Flash technology, allows you to install and use the card easier than ever before. 11Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate network or the Internet in a wireless environment. When installed, 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card is able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b compliant products.
1-1 Features and Benefits
1. Fully IEEE 802.11b compatible.
2. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection.
3. Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rate.
4. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment.
5. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s augments existing networks quickly and easily.
6. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs.
7. Wireless connection without the cost of cabling.
8. Easy to install and user friendly, just Plug and Play.
9. Low power consumption.
10. Supports a variety of operating systems (Pocket PC 2002, WinCE/Win98/ME/NT/2000/XP)
11. 64-bit and 128-bits WEP encryption capable.
12. Provides Window-based Diagnostic Tools, most notably, Site Survey, Link Quality Test and Access Point Browser.
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1-2 Applications
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card offers a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transferring and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to deploy.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently relocate the workplace.
4. Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
C1. Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be
practical.
C2. Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak
period.
C3. Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.
5. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital, retail store or office campus.
6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users who need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
7. High security connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility. (Please refer to page 14 (under Windows CE) and 40 (under Windows XP/2000/98/ME/NT) for encryption configuration.)
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1-3 Product Kit
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card comes with the following items. Please go through each item below. If any listed item is not included or found damaged, please contact your local dealer.
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card………………….…………………….….….. x 1
Wireless LAN CF Card Product CD …………………..…………………….... x 1
11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card QIG……….…………..…………………..… x 1 CF/PCMCIA Adapter (Optional)…………………………………………….… x 1
1-4 LED Information
The 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card has one LED indicator. The behavior of the indicator is described as below:
Link LED
Solid Green – Associated with the
Access Point or Ad-Hoc wireless workstation.
Blinking Green – Not connecting to
the Access Point or Power Save mode enabled.
LINK
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Install the CF Card for Pocket PC 2002/WinCE 3.0
This chapter describes the instructions that guide you through the proper hardware installation of your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card for Pocket PC 2002 and Windows CE 3.0 operating system.
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2-1 System Requirements
In order to use the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card, your computer must be equipped with the following:
Pocket PC (PPC) Handheld PC (HPC)
Compaq: IPAQ (CPU: Strong ARM) ■ Sharp: Telios (MIPS R3000) HP: Jonada 525 and 548 (CPU: SH3) ■ HP: Jornada 720 (Strong ARM) Casio: All models (MIPS R4000) ■ Intel: Pentium/X86 CPU
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More to come, check with supplier’s website.
2-2 Before Getting Started
Before installing the driver and utility of the Wireless LAN CF Card for the Pocket PC/Handheld PC, you need to first establish a connection between host PC and PDA device with Microsoft Active Sync. Instructions are as follows:
Step 1: Install the Microsoft Active Sync program that came with your PDA Product CD.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Active Sync on the host computer.
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Step 2: Upon completion of installation, establish an ActiveSync connection between the host
computer and the Pocket PC using a serial cable, a USB cable, or an infrared link. (Refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions. A “Get Connected “ message will pop-up. Click Next to proceed.
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Step 3: The ActiveSync will start looking for your Pocket PC/Handheld PC to get connected.
Step 4: Once the connection has been made, you will see the “connected” message shown as
below figure.
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2-3 Install the Setup Utility
Step 1: After successfully forming a connection between host PC and PDA device with
ActiveSync Program, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and run the setup utility (nb825.exe) for Windows CE operating system. The InstallShield Wizard will launch automatically. Click Next to continue.
Step 2: An InstallShield Wizard window appears. Click Next to proceed.
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Step 3: Click YES when prompted to install the Compact Flash Card driver and utility in the
default application install directory.
Step 4:
the installation.
Follow on-screen instructions to install the Setup Utility. Click Finish to complete
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2-4 Install the Wireless LAN CF Card
Step 1: Insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card into the CF slot on your PDA. The PDA
will auto-detect the Wireless LAN CF Card and automatically install the corresponding driver and utility.
Step 2: Assign an IP address to your Wireless LAN CF Card. You may either set the
Wireless LAN CF Card to obtain an IP address from your DHCP server, or to be assigned with a fixed IP address.
Step 3: Reset your PDA.
Upon completion of installation, the Wireless LAN CF Card will start to look for an Access Point with Green LED blinking. The Green LED will stay steady once the Wireless LAN CF Card successfully associates with an Access Point. To configure the Wireless LAN CF Card please proceed to the next chapter.
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Set the CF Card under Pocket PC 2002/Win CE3.0
This chapter gives you assistance with detailed description of setting the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card with the Wireless LAN Utility under Pocket/Handheld PC.
3-1 Using Wireless LAN Utility Under Pocket/Handheld PC
The 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card is a ready-to-use device. Its default settings perform for a typical Infrastructure Wireless LAN. Simply install the Wireless LAN CF Card onto your computer and it is ready to use. In special situations however, you may adjust configuration settings depending on how you would like to manage your wireless network. The Wireless LAN Utility provides you an easy interface to make configuration changes and perform user-level diagnostics on your Wireless LAN CF Card.
Step 1: Go to Start --> Settings. Go to the System tab, and click the “Wireless LAN
Setting” icon.
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A configuration window appears. The Wireless LAN Utility provides the 5 following items for you to configure and monitor the 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card.
Status
The Status tab displays the current status of the Wireless LAN CF Card.
Adapter - Displays the name of the Wireless LAN CF Card. Firmware - Displays the firmware version of your Wireless LAN CF Card. Domain - The regulated operating frequency per country. Channel - Displays the current channel that the Wireless LAN CF Card is using. MAC Address - It is a hardware identification number that distinguishes the unit from others. Sync to AP - Displays the ESSID of the Access Point that the Wireless LAN CF Card
associates with. BSSID - Shows MAC Address of the Access Point that the Wireless LAN CF Card associates
with. Link Quality - Link quality monitors the quality of the data transmission between the Wireless
LAN CF Card and an Access Point. Signal Level - This bar graph displays signal strength as reported by the radio, averaged over all
frames that are received from the Access Point.
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Configuration
The Configuration tab contains several fields where the current parameters of the Wireless LAN CF Card can be viewed and changed. You will see current configuration information in terms of ESSID, Network Type, Power Saving Mode and Tx Rate. Upon modification of parameters for the Wireless LAN CF Card, click the Apply button to make the changes take effect.
ESSID
The ESSID is an unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients associating to Access
Points must have the same ESSID. The default value Auto Detect means when the Wireless LAN CF Card starts to work, it will associate with any Access Point that gives the fastest response. You may also enter a specific ESSID (Access Point) you desire to connect with. It is recommended that you specify an ESSID for your Wireless LAN CF Card. This will prevent your computer from unintentionally connecting to a different wireless network. The ESSID can be set up to 32 characters and is case sensitive.
Network Type
There are 3 network types for the 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card to operate. If you need to
access company network or Internet via Access Point, select “Infrastructure”. To set up a group of wireless stations for file and printer sharing, select “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11 Ad-Hoc” (without Access Point). If Ad-Hoc (without access point) is selected, you need to set wireless stations with the same channel. For 802.11 Ad-Hoc, the same ESSID are required to the wireless stations.
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