CWP-854 Wireless-G PCI Adapter User’s Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction............................................................................................... 6 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. About CWP-854......................................................................................................6 Main Features.........................................................................................................6 Getting to Know CWP-854 .....................................................................................
List of Figures Figure 1-1 The Panel.......................................................................................................................7 Figure 2-1 AutoPlay Menu..............................................................................................................8 Figure 2-2 Setup: License Agreement ..........................................................................................8 Figure 2-3 Setup: Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi ....................................
List of Figures Table 1-1 The Panel ........................................................................................................................7 Table 2-1 Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi........................................................................9 Table 3-1 Profile ........................................................................................................................... 18 Table 3-2 Configuration..................................................................
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. About CWP-854 The Wireless-G PCI Adapter can be installed in most desktops and provides true flexibility by allowing the computer to be positioned almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Using the wireless PCI adapter, you don't have to worry about drilling holes in your walls and climbing through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.
1.3. Getting to Know CWP-854 This section describes the panel of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. The LEDs are located on the bracket of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 1-1 The Panel Table 1-1 The Panel LABEL COLOR S TAT U S DESCRIPTION Ready Green On When the card links to a wireless device. Off The card does not link any wireless device. Blinking When the card transmits/receives data.
Chapter 2. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware 2.1. Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP Before installing your Wireless-G PCI Adapter, insert the Auto-Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. Unless you have disabled the auto-run feature of Windows, the AutoPlay Menu should appear automatically. If not, you can manually access the installation by clicking the Start button and choosing Run. In the drop-down box type D:\ AUTORUN.
Next > to continue. Figure 2-3 Setup: Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi Table 2-1 Choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi OPTION DESCRIPTION Optimize for WiFi mode The Tx BURST and TCP Window Size features will be disabled. Optimize for performance mode The Tx BURST and TCP Window Size features will be enabled. - The driver will be installed to your computer. The Setup Status screen will be displayed.
Figure 2-5 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN2000 / 2003 / XP) - In Windows 98SE and ME, please select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation. The system will restart automatically. Figure 2-6 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN98 / ME) 2.2.
Before installing your Wireless-G Cardbus Adapter, insert the Auto-Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. - There will be a Vista AutoPlay Confirm Window. Click Run AUTORUN.EXE icon. Figure 2-7 AutoPlay Confirm Window (Vista) - Click on CWP-854 to install driver/utility for your Wireless-G USB Dongle. Figure 2-8 AutoPlay Menu (Vista) - After reading through the License Agreement, please click Yes to continue.
- The driver will be installed to your computer. The Setup Status screen will be displayed. Figure 2-10 Setup: Setup Status (Vista) - There will be a plug-in message screen. Please insert the Wireless-G USB Dongle into the USB port at this moment. Figure 2-11 Setup: plug-in message (Vista) - Click Ask me again later when the Found New Hardware window appears.
- Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-13 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (Vista) 2.3. Insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter To insert the Wireless-G PCI Adapter into a desktop computer, please follow the steps below: Turn off your computer. Open the case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Check with computer manufacturer for instructions. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all its pins are touching the slot's contacts.
a mounting screw and close the case. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna connector. Power on your desktop PC. Microsoft Windows will automatically detect and complete the Wireless-G PCI Adapter installation. Note: In Windows ME and 98SE, following the hardware installation Windows will ask to restart the computer, just click Yes to restart.
Chapter 3. Using the Configuration Utility for 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista 3.1. Overview The wireless Configuration Utility can be used to check link information, search for available wireless networks, or to create profiles that hold different configuration settings. 3.2. Access the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon.
The Computer Management window comes up. Select Services from the Services and Applications menu. Scroll down to locate Wireless Zero Configuration service. Figure 3-3 Wireless Zero Configuration: Select Wireless Zero Configuration B. Double Click on Wireless Zero Configuration to go into its properties. For Startup type, choose Disable to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration then click Apply and OK to make the changes effective.
3.3. Getting to Know the Utility 3.3.1. Profile The Profile can keep your favorite wireless settings among your home, office and other public hotspots. You may save multiple profiles and activate the correct one at your preference.
Table 3-1 Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile Name Connection profile name. There is a connection icon standing for the connection status, : Indicate connection is successful on currently activated profile. : Indicate connection fails on currently activated profile. SSID Wireless station or ad-hoc name. Channel Channel in use for this wireless connection. Authentication The Authentication method used for this profile. Encryption The Encryption type used for this profile.
3.3.1.1. Create a New Profile Click the Add button on the Profile screen to create a new profile. (A) Add Profile: Configuration Fill the Profile Name and SSID for this new profile.
Table 3-2 Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile Name Enter the profile name that you want. SSID User can key in the intended SSID name or use pull down menu to select from available wireless network. PSM CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) – the wireless NIC will stay full power when AC power cord is plugged into power outlet. PSM (Power Saving Mode) – the wireless NIC will enter the power saving mode. Network Type There are two wireless modes.
(B) Add Profile: Authentication and Security Enter the authentication and security information here.
Table 3-3 Authentication: Open or Shared LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Type Under Open System authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. Under Shared Key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel. To use Shared Key authentication, you must have a network key. Encryption Select None or WEP WEP Key#1 ..
Figure 3-8 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: LEAP 23
Table 3-4 Authentication: LEAP LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Type Identity Light Extensible Authentication Protocol. It is an EAP authentication type used primarily in Cisco Aironet WLANs. It encrypts data transmissions using dynamically generated WEP keys, and supports mutual authentication. Enter identity for the LEAP authentication service Password Enter password for the LEAP authentication service. Show Password When you check this function, the password will not be covered by * symbol.
Table 3-5 Authentication: WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Type Select WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 or WPA-PSK Encryption Specify an encryption method to use. Select TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) that uses a stronger encryption algorithm and protects against hackers with MIC (Message Integrity Check). Select AES (Advanced Encryption System) that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption. WPA-PSK Enter WPA Preshared Key, only valid for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Type PEAP: Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol. PEAP transports authentication data by using tunneling between PEAP clients and an authentication server. PEAP can authenticate wireless LAN clients using only server-side certificates, thus simplifying the implementation and administration of a secure wireless LAN.
Table 3-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication LABEL DESCRIPTION Session Resumption User can choose Disabled, Reauthenticate, Roaming, SameSsid or Always. Identity Enter the Identity for server Password Enter the Password for server Use Client Certificate Enable the client certificate for server authentication. Tunnel Authentication Protocol Tunnel protocol, List information includes EAP-MSCHAP, EAP-MSCHAP v2, CAHAP and MD5.
Table 3-7 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: CA Server LABEL DESCRIPTION Use certificate chain Enable the certificate feature Certificate issuer Choose to use server that is the issuer of certificates. Allow intermidiate certificates It must be in the server certificate chain between the server certificate and the server specified in the certificate issuer field. Server name Enter the authentication server’s name. There are two matching methods, - Server name must match exactly.
The Link Status provides the link information of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Figure 3-12 Utility - Link Status Table 3-8 Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Status Displays current connection status. If no connection, it will show Disconnected. Otherwise, the SSID and BSSID will show here. Displays link status and current channel in use. Extra Info Channel Link Speed Throughput Link Quality Signal Strength Noise Level 3.3.3. Shows the channel which the wireless network devices are currently using.
The site survey page displays a list of all Infrastructure and Ad-hoc wireless networks available for connection.
LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID Basic Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. Signal Signal Strength status. Channel The channel used by Wireless Network. Encryption Encryption type. Authentication Authentication type used. Network Type Wireless Network mode. (Infrastructure mode or Ad-hoc mode) Rescan Click Rescan to re-search for wireless networks. Connect Select one of the networks on the list, and click the Connect button.
3.3.4. Statistics The Statistics screen provides information about the Transmit and Receive Statistics. You can reset counters if you need, otherwise click OK. Figure 3-14 Utility – Statistics Table 3-10 Statistics LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit Statistics Displays current transmit frame information Receive Statistics Displays current receive frame information. Reset Counter Resets all counter to zero.
3.3.5. Advanced The Advanced screen shows settings for Wireless Mode, Ad-hoc wireless mode, TX BURST, B/G Protection, Tx Rate and RF On/Off.
Table 3-11 Advanced LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless mode Tx Rate 802.11 B only: allows to connect to the 802.11b wireless stations only. 802.11 B/G mix: allows to connect to the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless stations. When the network type is in Ad Hoc mode that the card can only work in 802.11b data rate. It is defined by Wi-Fi organization. If you want to enable the data rate up to 54Mbps, please select Ad-hoc wireless mode. If there are 802.11b and 802.
3.3.6. About The About screen shows release dates as well as driver/utility versions and the MAC/IP address of the card.
Appendix 1. Troubleshooting PROBLEM C O R R E C T I V E AC T I O N None of the LEDs turn on when I insert the WLAN card. Make sure you have turned on your computer Make sure you have installed the correct utility and driver for your WLAN card. Restart your computer and insert the WLAN card. Make sure there is no hardware conflict. Check your computer resource information. I cannot access the configuration utility Make sure the WLAN card is inserted properly.
Appendix 2. Planning Your Wireless Network A2-1 Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
