Eurotech Arctos High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Module User’s Manual Version: 1.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY ............................................................................... 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 FEATURES & BENEFITS ..................................................................................................... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS .....
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Revision History Version 1.0 Date 01.02.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 1 Introduction The High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter is the most convenient way to let you put a PC/104Plus bus computer almost anywhere without the hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t need to suffer from the drilling holes and exposed cables. Once you are connected, you can do anything, just like the wired network. The High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter operates seamlessly and simultaneously in both modes of 2.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 1.3 PC/104Plus Card Description Jumper Summary The following tables lists the appropriate jumper settings used for each module in the stack. Initialization Device Select is used as a chip-select during configuration.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Request indicates to the arbitrator that this device desires use of the bus. (REQ#) Jumper Function J5 (REQ0#) J6 (REQ1#) J7 (REQ2#) To select slot 1 To select slot 2 To select slot 3 or 4 Grant indicates to the requesting device that access has been granted. (GNT#) Jumper Function J8 (GNT0#) J9 (GNT1#) J10 (GNT2#) To select slot 1 To select slot 2 To select slot 3 or 4 Clock provides timing for all transactions on the PC/104-Plus bus.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC/104Plus cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 2 Install Drivers & Client Utility This chapter describes how to install the drivers and client utility in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. 2.1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers into your PC, you need to remove all of the Wireless LAN card drivers that you have installed. During the installation, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3. Click on the Next button to continue. The Install Wizard will then let you select a destination folder for the utility and drivers. Click on the Browse button and specify another folder, or click on the Next button to use the default folder. 4. The Install Wizard will then allow you to select a Program Folder. Select one from the list, or click on the Next button to use the default program folder.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 5. The Install Wizard will then inform you that it has enough information to begin the installation process. Click on the Next button to continue. 6. The Install Wizard will then begin to copy the files to your computer, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 7. Click on the Finish button. The first part of the installation is complete. 8. Switch off the computer. 9. Gently insert the PC/104Plus card into the PC/104Plus slot of your PC. 10. Restart computer >Windows will automatically detect the PC/104Plus card and display the Found New Hardware Wizard, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 11. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button, and then click on the Next button to continue. If you are using Windows XP, you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue. 12. The setup will then begin to copy the necessary files. After the copying is completed you will see the final screen of the installation procedure, as the image depicts below.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 13. The installation of the PC/104Plus card is now complete. Click on the Finish button. 2.3 Verify the installation Follow the steps below in order to verify that the PC/104Plus card has been installed and is functioning properly: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double click on the System icon. Click on the Hardware tab, and then click on the Device Manger button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3 Using the Client Utility This chapter describes the features of the PC/104Plus card and its configuration process. After a successful installation, an IEEE 802.11 program group will be added to the Programs menu. To launch the Client Utility click Start > Programs > IEEE 80211 > 802.11 WLAN NIC Utility. You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray of you computer.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.1 Current Status The first tab displayed in the Current Status tab. This tab displays the Profile Name, Network Type, Current Mode, Current Channel, Link Status, Encryption Type, and IP Address. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections. 3.1.1 Advanced Status Click on the Advanced button to view more details about the status. You will then see the following window.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Receive Rate. Configuration for each of these items is described in their respective sections. Click on the OK button to close this window and return to the Current Status tab. 3.2 Profile Management The second tab displayed in the Profile Management tab. This tab is used to create a new profile, modify and existing profile, remove an existing profile, or activate an existing profile. 3.2.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 This window displays a list of Access Point and Ad-Hoc networks in the area. Details included are the Network Name (SSID), Encryption Key, Signal Strength, Channel, and Wireless Mode. If you would like to associate with an Access Point or Ad-Hoc network, select a Network Name (SSID) from the list and then click on Activate button. You will then be associated with that network, if you have the correct permissions/keys. 3.2.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.2.2.1 General The first tab displayed is the General tab. Here you can specify a profile name and SSID. Profile Name: enter a name for this profile; this can be any name that you may associate with your network. SSID1: enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Click on the OK button to save the changes. 3.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.2.1 Version: 1.0 None If your network does not use any type of security select the None radio button and then click on the OK button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.2.2 Version: 1.0 WPA WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-FI products that have been enabled with WEP.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.2.2.2 Version: 1.0 WPA – PEAP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 After clicking on the Advanced Configuration button, you will see the following window. Specific Server or Domain: place a check in this box and enter the server or domain name. This field is optional. Login Name: place a check in this box and enter the login name. This field is optional. 3.2.2.2.3 WPA – PSK WPA – PSK (Pre-shared Key) is used in a Pre Shared Key mode that does not require an authentication server.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 If your network uses WPA-PSK, select that radio button, and then click on the Configure button. You will then see the following window. Enter the WPA pass-phrase in the text box. The pass-phrase must be a minimum of 8 characters. This is the password shared between the Access Points and the Clients. Click on the OK button when completed. 3.2.2.2.4 802.1X 802.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.2.4.1 Version: 1.0 802.1X – TLS EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used. It passes through the exchange of authentication messages, allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a protocol developed jointly by Microsoft, RSA Security, and Cisco for transmitting authentication data, including passwords over a 802.11 wireless network. PEAP authenticates wireless LAN clients using only server-side digital certificates by creating an SSL/TLS tunnel between the client and the authentication server. The tunnel then protects the subsequent user authentication exchange.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Specific Server or Domain: place a check in this box and enter the server or domain name. This field is optional. Login Name: place a check in this box and enter the login name. This field is optional. 3.2.2.2.4.3 802.1X – LEAP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.2.5 Version: 1.0 Pre-Shared Key Pre-shared Key does not require an authentication server. Access to the Internet and the rest of the wireless network services is allowed only if the pre-shared key of the computer matches that of the Access Point. This approach offers the simplicity of the WEP key, but uses stronger TKIP encryption. If your network uses a Pre-Shared Key, select that radio button, and then click on the Configure button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 ASCII Text (all keyboard characters): select this option if you would like to use ASCII text as the Pre-shared Key. Per-User-Key: enter a per-user-key, and then select an encryption type from the drop-down list (64/128/152-bit). Shared Key 1-4: enter the shared-key, and then select an encryption type from the drop-down list. Click on the OK button to continue. 3.2.2.3 Advanced The third tab displayed is the Advanced tab.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter 3.2.2.3.2 Version: 1.0 Ad Hoc Network Type: select Ad Hoc from the drop-down list. 802.11b Preamble: select Short & Long or Long Only. Transmit Power Level: select a power level from the drop-down list. Wireless Mode: place a check in this box if you would like to use the available frequencies. Wireless Mode when Starting Ad Hoc Network: select a frequency and data rate radio button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.3 Diagnostics The third tab displayed in the Diagnostics tab. receive frame details. This tab displays transmit and 3.3.1 Advanced Statistics Click on the Advanced Statistics button to view more detailed statistics.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.3.2 Driver Information Click on the Driver Information button to view details about the driver. Included information is: Card Name, MAC Address, Driver, Driver Version, and Driver Date. 3.4 Action Click on the Action menu, you will then see three options: Disable/Enable Radio, Country Select, and Disable Tray Icon. Each one is described in detail below.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.4.1 Disable/Enable Radio In order to disable the radio, click on Action, and then select Disable Radio. You will then see the following message confirming that the RF signals have been disabled. Click on the OK button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 In order to enable the radio, click on Action, and then select Enable Radio. You will then see the following message confirming that the RF signals have been enabled. Click on the OK button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.4.2 Country Select In order to configure the Country on the PC/104Plus card, click on Action and then select Country Select. Select your country from the drop-down list, and then click on the OK button. 3.4.3 Disable/Enable Tray Icon This item allows you to set the system tray radio icon to appear or disappear. Click on Action, and then select Disable Tray Icon. To enable the Tray Icon, Click on Action, and the select Enable Tray Icon.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 3.5 Options Click on the Options menu and then select Display Settings. You will then see the following window. In this window you can configure the display options of: Signal Strength, Refresh Interval, and Data Display.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Signal Strength Display Units: select a display unit option: % or dB. Refresh Interval (seconds): enter a refresh interval value. Data Display: select a data display option: Relative or Cumulative. Click on the OK button.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 4 Uninstallation If the PC/104Plus card installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the PC/104Plus card and its software and repeat the installation procedure again. Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Client Utility: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double click on the System icon.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 7. Click on the OK button. The driver Uninstallation will then complete. 8. Click Start > Programs > 802.11 WLAN NIC Driver & Utility, you will then see the following window. 9. Select the Remove radio button, and then click on the Next button. 10. A message will then appear asking to you confirm the Uninstallation. Click on the OK button. 11. The Client Utility will then begin to uninstall.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications General Data Rate (Auto-rate capable) 802.11a : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 & 108Mbps turbo mode. 802.11g : 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 & 54Mbps. 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps. Network Standards WECA (Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi5), IEEE802.11, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g draft, IEEE802.11b, draft IEEE 802.11e, f, h, and i standards, IEEE802.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 802.11g : 20dBm +-2dBm @ 6~24Mbps 19dBm +-2dBm @ 36 Mbps 17dBm +-2dBm @ 48 Mbps 15dBm +-2dBm @ 54 Mbps 802.11b : 20dBm +-2dBm for all rates Physical LED RF Link activity Interface PC/104Plus Antenna Integrated built-in diversity Antenna Dimensions 95.9 mm x 90.
High-Speed Wireless PC/104Plus Adapter Version: 1.0 Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
