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HP.book Page 1 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Introduction The 11g Wireless PCI adapter is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support multiple applications. This solution offers a high data rate and reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling).
HP.book Page 2 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Hardware Description The 11g Wireless PCI Adapter supports up to 54 Mbps connections to Ethernet networks. This adapter is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11g specifications and certified by Wi-Fi. LED Indicators There are two status LED indicators on the adapter, as described in the following figure and table. Activity Power/Link Antenna Connector LED Status Description Power/Link On Indicates a valid connection.
HP.book Page 3 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Antenna The 11g Wireless PCI Adapter comes with one external antenna.
HP.book Page 4 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Access Point or Wireless Broadband Router Note: A clear and open area provides better wireless performance. Performance may be affected by the interference of microwave ovens and 2.4GHz cordless phones.
HP.book Page 5 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration It is recommended that you use Windows XP’s built-in program, Wireless Zero Configuration, to manage the 11g Wireless PCI adapter. For details on how to use Microsoft Windows Zero Configuration tool to set up a wireless network, go to the following web site at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/cableguy/cg 1102.asp.
HP.book Page 6 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Step 1 Option B: • Go to Start menu, Control Panel, and open Network Connections. Right-click on Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties. Step 2 Go to the Wireless Networks tab, you can view and configure these settings here: • Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings — This box is checked by default. • Available networks — The available networks within the adapter’s signal range.
HP.book Page 7 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Antenna Step 4 The Wireless network properties window will appear. You can set up the SSID, Wireless network key, and operating mode here. • Network name (SSID) — This field is required, you should set a name for the wireless network to which you want to connect. This should be set to the same as the SSID of the access point or wireless router to which you are connecting.
HP.book Page 8 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM between the client adapter and the AP (broadband router). When “WPA-PSK” is selected, you should then choose “TKIP” for Data encryption. A combination of “WPA-PSK” and “TKIP” provides the best security protection for your wireless network. This combination uses a passphrase (or a shared secret) that must be set in the AP and your adapter. “The key is provided for me automatically” is checked by default.
HP.book Page 9 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Antenna • In the dialogue box of Step 4 “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network, wireless access points are not used” — If you are using this adapter in a peer-to-peer mode, check this box. For an Ad hoc mode, WPA security may not work properly with other wireless devices. WEP security is recommended. For detail please refer to Microsoft’s web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/bowman/03july28.
HP.book Page 10 Thursday, August 21, 2003 Step 2 Choose “Advanced”.
HP.book Page 11 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Antenna Step 4 Key in any “Network name (SSID)”, for example, “SMC9”. Enable “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network .....” check box. Choose “Open” in Network Authentication and “WEP” in Data encryption. Fill in and confirm “network key” (5 or 10 ASCII characters, OR 10 or 26 Hexadecimal characters) is the same as in AP or wireless broadband router you wish to connect to. Then click “OK”.
HP.book Page 12 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Step 2 Choose “Advanced”. Step 3 Click the Refresh button. Select “SMC9”, click “Configure”.
HP.book Page 13 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Step 4 Fill in the same settings as the first user’s computer. Click “OK”.
HP.book Page 14 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Verify your wireless connection in ad hoc mode Click on “Network” icon in the system tray and go to “General” tab.
HP.book Page 15 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Step 2 Enable “Use the following IP address”. Enter IP address 169.254.1.2 on PC#1 and 169.254.1.3 on PC#2. The subnet mask will be assigned 255.255.0.0 automatically. Step 3 Verify the ad hoc connection Go to . Under “Other Places” on the left panel, click on “ My Network Places” and then “View workgroup computers”. The ad hoc computer names should be shown on the right panel.
HP.book Page 16 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Network Configuration and Planning This Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with Ethernet LANs.
HP.book Page 17 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Network Configuration and Planning Infrastructure Wireless LAN The Wireless PC Card can also provide wireless workstations with access to a wired LAN. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.
HP.book Page 18 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items, and reboot the system before contacting customer support. If the Link LED on the Wireless PCI adapter does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following: 1. Make sure the computer is powered. 2. Make sure the remote antenna is connected with the adapter. 3.
HP.book Page 19 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Customer Support To install the Wireless PCI Adapter: 1. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer panel. 2. Find an available PCI slot on your computer and remove the cover bracket. Firmly insert the adapter into the slot, making sure that no “gold fingers” are exposed. 3. Secure the bracket using the screw. 4. Place the computer’s panel back. 5.
HP.book Page 20 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Compliances 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.
HP.book Page 21 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Compliances CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC) This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
HP.book Page 22 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Operating Range Up to 30 m (100 ft) at 11 Mbps Up to 100 m (300 ft) at 5.
HP.book Page 23 Thursday, August 21, 2003 1:16 PM Specifications Certification Emissions EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11 FCC Part 15(B), Safety EN60950 ETSI EN300328, EN301489 Software Drivers NDIS Drivers Windows XP Antenna Specification Antenna Type External directional Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz Impedance 50 Ohms nominal Gain 6.0 dBi Peak Radiation Directional Polarization No VSWR 2.
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