Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card User Guide
User Guide Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card IEEE 802.16e 2.5/3.
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About This Guide Purpose This guide details the hardware features of the PCMCIA Card, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software. Audience This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Features System Requirements Package Checklist Hardware Description Antennas LED Indicators 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 3: Quick Setup 3-1 Starting the WiMAX Connection Manager Setting a Profile Connecting to a WiMAX Service Chapter 4: Configuration 3-1 3-2 3-4 4-1 Using WinemaCM The Config Screen Notification Settings The Profile Screen Profile Settings Authentication Settings The Status Screen Connection Info Network Info Progr
Contents Appendix B: Specifications B-1 Appendix C: Configuration File C-1 Appendix D: Using Partial Scan D-1 Appendix E: Registry Settings E-1 vi
Chapter 1: Introduction The Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card is a network adapter that enables a notebook PC to connect to a service provider’s 2.5 or 3.5 GHz mobile WiMAX network. The PCMCIA card plugs directly into a compatible card slot and includes its own driver and configuration software for Windows XP and Windows Vista. The card includes two folding antennas that can be adjusted for best signal reception.
Introduction System Requirements Before you install the Wireless PC Card, check your system for the following: • A notebook PC with a PCMCIA Type II slot • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista • An account with a WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) service provider operating a mobile service in the licensed 2.5 and 3.
Hardware Description LED Indicators The WiMAX PCMCIA Card includes two status LED indicators. The indicators are visible through the card’s black plastic case when it is inserted into a PCMCIA slot. The LEDs are described in the following figure and table. Status LEDs LED Status Description Red On The card is correctly installed in a PCMCIA slot and is receiving power. Green On The card has a valid link with a WiMAX base station.
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Chapter 2: Installation Warning: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, always touch the metal chassis of your computer or the ground to equalize the static charges, before handling the card. To install the card’s driver and utilities for Windows XP or WIndows Vista, the card must be either first inserted in an available PCMCIA slot, or inserted during the set-up procedure. When you first insert the card in a slot, the Windows “Found New Hardware” dialog box displays.
Installation 4. Select the “I accept the terms of the license agreement” radio button, then click Next. 5. Select the software and utilities you want to install. Be sure both the WiMAX Client Driver and WiMAX Client Connection Management are selected. Confirm the installation location before clicking Next.
6. If the following message is displayed, you need to insert the WiMAX card in an available PCMCIA slot on the PC. (Note that this message will not display if you already inserted the card in a slot before starting this set-up procedure.) Find an available PCMCIA slot in your notebook and with the card’s 68-pin connector facing the slot, slide the card completely into the slot. When the card is inserted correctly, the green LED on the card turns on (see page 1-3). Click OK to continue the installation.
Installation 8. Wait for the software installation procedure to complete. 9. When the “Installation Complete” message displays, click Finish.
Chapter 3: Quick Setup This section shows how to quickly configure the Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card and connect to your WiMAX service provider. Starting the WiMAX Connection Manager After the driver and utility software installation, a shortcut icon “WinemaCM” appears on the WIndows XP or Windows Vista desktop. Double-click on the icon to start the Winema Connection Manager, or find the WinemaCM entry in the Windows Start menu. Double click the icon to start the software.
Quick Setup Setting a Profile Before connecting to your WiMAX service provider, you need to configure a “Profile” that defines the service providers security settings. There is one default profile named “TLS” already configured. Follow these steps: 1. From the WinemaCM main screen, click the PROFILE button. The default profile already defined. Click the Add button to define a new profile. The Add button.
2. From the PROFILE screen, click the Add button. Select the type of security to use as specified by the service provider. Be sure to click the SAVE button to save the profile. Activate the profile to use these settings when connecting to the service provider. 3. In the Add PROFILE screen, define a name to identify the profile, select Auto or Manual Connect, then set the Authentication Mode specified by the service provider.
Quick Setup 4. The PROFILE screen displays the new profile. Click the Confirm button to close this Window. The new profile is set as the active profile. Click to close the window. Note: If your service provider supplies a defined profile in a file, use the Import button to import the file instead of configuring the profile details manually. Connecting to a WiMAX Service When you have set up a profile, you are ready to connect to the service provider’s WiMAX network. Follow these steps: 1.
Click the Connect button to start the connection process. 3. Wait for the status to indicate “CONNECTION” in the WinemaCM main screen. Click the Connect button to end the connection to the WiMAX service. The status indicates a WiMAX connection and the signal strength. 4. When you have finished your WiMAX network session, click the Connect button to end the session, or just pull the PCMCIA card out of the slot.
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Chapter 4: Configuration The WinemaCM software provides all the tools to manage and monitor your WiMAX connection. After initial installation, the software starts automatically every time you insert the Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA Card. The WinemaCM software has four main components: • Main Screen — Starts and ends a connection, and displays connection status. • Software Configuration — Settings for WinemaCM features. • Profile Configuration — Configures and activates connection profiles.
Configuration The WinemaCM software has two display options, or “skins,” to choose from. The main screens for the two skins are shown below. Default Skin Connect/Disconnect button Alternate Skin Connect/Disconnect button Other than the display style, there are no function differences between the Default Skin and the Alternate Skin. You can select the skin type from the Config screen. This manual describes the WinemaCM software for the Default Skin.
The Config Screen The Config Screen From the WinemaCM main screen, click the CONFIG button to open the Config screen. The settings available from this screen control various features of the software. These settings are described below: Be sure to click the SAVE button to retain any configuration changes. • Connection Scheme — Sets the software to automatically connect to a WiMAX service or to connect only when the user clicks the Connect button.
Configuration Notification Settings When Notifications are enabled on the Config screen, the settings for notification events is displayed. The zone notification either makes a sound or displays a pop-up message everytime the user moves into or out of a WiMAX service zone. The signal quality notification either makes a sound or displays a pop-up message everytime the WiMAX signal level falls below the defined threshold.
The Profile Screen The Profile Screen From the WinemaCM main screen, click the PROFILE button to open the Profile screen. This screen enables one or more connection profiles to be configured, one of which is set as the “active” profile. Each profle can define different security settings and connection options that can be applied for different service providers. There is one default profile named “TLS” already configured. The Profile screen is described below.
Configuration • Activate (>) — Sets the selected profile as the active profile to be used to connect to the WiMAX service provider. • Import — Imports a profile list from a file. • Export — Exports a profile list to a file. Profile Settings From the Profile screen, click on the Add button to create a new profile, or click on the Modify button to change settings for the selected profile. Both the Add and Modify buttons open the Profile Settings window, which is described below.
The Profile Screen • Auto Connect — The profile is used to automatically connect to the WiMAX service. • Manual Connect — The profile is only used to connect to the WiMAX service when the Connect button is clicked. • Activate — Sets the profile as the active profile that is used to connect to the WiMAX service. Only one profile can be active at one time.
Configuration Note: The EAPPrivateKey also needs to be updated. Be sure the EAPrivateKey type and Client certificate type are set to the correct values and that the RootCertPath is specified. 4. Press Enter to edit each entry. Specify the full path to each file, including the file name. Make sure that the files are in the locations specified. Click OK. The entry ClientCertPath specifies the path to the certificate file on the local PC. Select ClientCertPath and press Enter to edit the path. 5.
The Profile Screen TTLS_MSCHAPV2 Settings If your service provider specifies TTLS-MSCHAPv2 security for your WiMAX connection, a user name and password should be provided for entry on the client. TTLS_MSCHAPV2 security requires a user name and password to be entered locally on the client. Be sure to enter the user name and password exactly as specified by the service provider. The password must be confirmed by entering it twice. Then click Save to save the profile.
Configuration Select AnonymousId and press Enter to edit the value. Set the value as required for the authentication server. Note: When the Root Certificate Path (RootCertPath) is specified, the root certificate authority (RootCA) is verified. Be sure that the RootCA exists at the specified location. When the RootCertPath is set to “NULL,” verification is skipped.
The Status Screen The Status Screen The Status screen provides current connection information. The software information screen also enables updated software to be downloaded. Connection Info The Connection Info screen displays basic information about the WiMAX connection. The displayed items are described below: Indicates if the connection is operational. Returns to WinemaCM main screen.
Configuration Network Info The Network Info screen displays the current Internet Protocol (IP) settings as assigned to the subscriber station by the service provider. The displayed items are described below: The IP address currently assigned to the subscriber station. Returns to WinemaCM main screen. • IP Address — The IP address assigned to the subscriber station by the service provider. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods.
The Status Screen Program Info The Program Info screen displays information about the WinemaCM software and provides a facility to download an upgrade software file. The displayed items are described below: The current version of the WinemaCM software. Click to download an available upgrade file to update the WinemaCM software version. Returns to WinemaCM main screen. Software Upgrade Click the “Upgrade” button to download an installation file that upgrades the WinemaCM software.
Configuration Select UpgradeURL and press Enter to edit the web address.
The Status Screen Error Log The Error Log screen requires a password to access the displayed information. The error logs can help the service provider troubleshoot problems with the WiMAX conection. Enter the password as specified by the servce provider. The default password is “1234.” Enter the password here. Click the Confirm button to display the Error Log screen. The displayed items are described below: The log error code number. Click to display the error logs.
Configuration • Event Time — The time the error log entry ocurred. • BSID — The identifier number of the WiMAX base station with which the subscriber station is connected. • Error Code — The error code number of the log entry. • Search — Enables the user to search for specific log entries based on error code, event ID, event time, or BSID. Select the search key from the pull-down list, specify the log detail to search for, then click the Search button.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Troubleshooting Chart LED Status Red LED is Off Probable Cause Action The PCMCIA card is not receiving power • Remove the PCMCIA card and reinsert it in the slot. Be sure the card is securely seated in the slot. • Try the card in another PCMCIA slot. If this also fails, test your PC with another card that is known to operate correctly. • Check the PCMCIA card and slot connectors for any physical damage.
Troubleshooting Uninstalling the WinemaCM Software If you are having problems with the WiMAX PCMCIA card or the WinemaCM software, you may need to uninstall the card driver and software from the system. Follow these steps: 1. From the Windows Start menu, find the WinemaCM uninstall option. Click to start the uninstall process. The unistall process starts automatically.
WinemaCM Error IDs 2. When the uninstall is complete, click Finish to exit. WinemaCM Error IDs The WinemaCM software records error numbers in a log when certain conditions are encountered. From the Status screen you can access the Error Logs by entering a password. The error ID numbers can help the WiMAX service provider troubleshoot problems. The WinemaCM error IDs are listed here for reference. Be sure to take note of displayed error numbers when contacting your service provider for assistance.
Troubleshooting WinemaCM Error IDs Error ID Cause Description 0x19000 Open device retry The device cannot be opened. 0x20000 Other failure Other failures that are not listed.
Appendix B: Specifications Host Interface PCMCIA Type II, 33 MHz, 16-bit interface, 3.3 volt Antennas Built-in dual dipole antennas Transmit: Single antenna Receive: Two antennas using Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC) Gain: 3.03dBi (2.5GHz), 2.47dBi (2.6GHz), 3.60dBi (2.7GHz) Pattern: Omnidirectional Impedance: 50 Ohm LED Indicators Power, Link/Activity Power Consumption Transmit: 3.3 W maximum Receive: 2.3 W maximum Physical Size 132 x 57.5 x 13.1 mm (5.2 x 2.26 x 0.52 in.) Weight 43.5 g (1.
Specifications QPSK 3/4 CTC & CC 16 QAM 1/2 CTC & CC 16 QAM 3/4 CTC & CC Bandwidth Allocation System bandwidth: 5 MHz, 7 MHz, or 10 MHz (depending on model) Frame length: 5 msec Maximum Throughput Up link: > 1.
Appendix C: Configuration File The WiMAX PCMCIA card sets some of its initial start-up parameters from a script text file “FirmwareCfg.txt.” This file can be modified using any text editing tool. After any modifications to the text file, perform these steps: 1. Run the program “parsecfg.exe” from the directory containing the FirmwareCfg.txt file. This creates a file named “macxvi.cfg.” 2. You can check the contents of the macxvi.cfg file by running the program “readcfg.exe.
Configuration File HO Reserved2 = 0 HO Reserved3 = 0 HO Reserved4 = 0 # Power Control OL Power Control Enable = 1 OffsetSS = 0 UL AMC - Tx Power Report = 1 PC Reserved2 = 0 PC Reserved3 = 0 PC Reserved4 = 0 # Security Parameters PKMv2 Enable = 1 PKM PKM PKM PKM Reserved1 Reserved2 Reserved3 Reserved4 = = = = 0 0 0 0 # IDLE Mode Parameters IdleMode Enable = 0 Idle Mode timer = 120 # seconds IDLE Reserved1 = 0 IDLE Reserved2 = 0 IDLE Reserved3 = 0 IDLE Reserved4 = 0 # ARQ Parameters ARQ Enable = 1 ArqTyp
# Bit 0 - 1 disable linkdown and skip auth during resync # Bit 0 - 0 enable linkdown notification and authentication during resync #Should be in Hz i.e. 8750000, 10000000 Bandwidth = 0 # Shutdown Timer in number of frames (5 ms) ShutDown Timer Value = 0x7fffffff EncrSupport = 1 #Number of SAID supported NumOfSAId = 1 # Radio Parameter # e.g 0x0000ccba # cc = [15:8] Board Type # b = [7:4] Band Select {3->2.5 to 2.7G; 4->3.4 to 3.
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Appendix D: Using Partial Scan The section shows how to set up the WiMAX PCMCIA Card to use partial scan. Follow these steps: 1. Change the following parameters in the Configuration file: Center Frequency = 0 PhyParameter2 = 0x1 See Appendix C for details on the Configuration file. 2. Find the registry entry “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel Corporation\WiMAX” and set the PartialScan value to 1. (The value 0 means do not use partial scan.) Set value to 1 to use partial scan.
Using Partial Scan HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Winema\ParticalScan\BWS4 The maximum number of bandwidths supported is four. If you do not want to scan a bandwdith, set the value to 0. Select BWS1 to BWS4 and press Enter to edit the value. Sets the bandwidth to scan.. 4. Add the center frequencies you want to scan to the following registry entries: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Winema\PartialScan\ CenterFreqList01 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Winema\PartialScan\ CenterFreqList02 …. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAR
Select CenterFreqList01 to CenterFreqList20 and press Enter to edit the value. Sets the center frequency to scan. 5. Run WinemaCM.
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Appendix E: Registry Settings This section lists the Windows Registry settings for WinemaCM. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel Corporation\WiMAX] Name Type Description DefaultSkin Dword Whether current skin is default skin. (1:default skin, 0:not default skin) SkinName String The name of current skin. (default skin:"default", Otherwise:skin name in skin.
Registry Settings [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Intel Corporation\WiMAX] Name Type Description SyncCenterFreq Dword The center frequency is used to sync-up when we use partial scan procedure SyncBandwidth Dword The bandwidth is used to sync-up when we use partial scan procedure SyncPreambleId Dword The preamble ID is used to sync-up when we use partial scan procedure SyncBSID String The BSID is used to sync-up when we use partial scan procedure [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Winema] Name Type
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters] Name Type Description TCPWinodwSize Dword Setting for TCP window size E-3
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