User Manual Wireless MiniPCI Card Model Name: AIR-MPI350 1
Contents Chapter 1 About the U58H004 MiniPCI Card 1-1 Features 1-2 Applications 1-3 Product Kit Chapter 2 Network Configuration and Planning 2-1 Network Topology 2-2 Roaming Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows ® 98 / NT / 2000 3-1 System Requirements 3-2 Inserting the Adapter 3-3.1 U58H004 Driver Installation - Windows ® 98 3-3.2 Adapter Configuration - Windows ® 98 3-3.
Chapter 1 About the U58H004 MiniPCI Card The IEEE 802.11 U58H004 MiniPCI Card is compatible with any standard, notebook computer Type III MiniPCI slot. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98/2000 will automatically recognize the U58H004 MiniPCI Card and initiate the installation process. Upon successful installation, the U58H004 MiniPCI card will communicate seamlessly with other U58H004 wireless home and office networking products. 1-1 FEATURES 1.
Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak period and Auditors that require workgroups at customer sites. Access to database for mobile workers Medical, Technical and Retail specialists that require roaming access to a database or other network resources. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users Perfect for users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys rapidly.
Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning The U58H004 supports legacy Ethernet LAN network configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802.11 standards committee. The U58H004 can be configured as: . Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs. . Infrastructure for enterprise LANs. . LAN-Interconnection for to point-to-point link as a campus backbone.
File Server Desktop PC Desktop PC ¤A¤Óºô¸ô Desktop PC with Access Point T60L198/T60L244 Desktop PC with T60L198/T60L244 Access Point Desktop PC with Desktop PC with T60L198/T60L244 Notebook with Notebook with T60L198/T60L244 T60L198/T60L244 T60L198/T60L244 Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration The U58H004 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
2-2 Roaming Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All U58H004 PCs and Access Point within one ESS must be configured with the same ESSID and use the same radio channel.
Chapter 3 Adapter Installation and Configuration – Windows ® 98 / 2000 3-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS In order to install and use the U58H004 MiniPCI WLAN card your PC system must meet the following requirements: A MiniPCI Type III slot MiniPCI revision 1.0 compliant card Windows 98 (with the Floppy, for use during installation) 500 Kbytes free disk space for utility and driver installation 3-2 INSERTING THE ADAPTER To insert the U58H004 Network Adapter into a notebook computer, do the following: 1.
NOTE: Windows 98 requires that the Network card and socket services must be compliant with the PCMCIA revision 2.10 specification. Please check the documentation of the PCMCIA/MiniPCI driver before installing the T60L198 PCMCIA/U58H004 MiniPCI adapter. 3-3.1 U58H004 DRIVER INSTALLATION -WINDOWS 98 Note: Before proceeding, have the Windows 98 Floppy ready, as it will be required during the software installation process. 1.
4. Check “floppy disk drivers” , click “Next”. Windows ® 98 will automatically find the file. 5. Windows ® 98 will then acknowledge that it has found the appropriate driver, click "Next".
6. Clink “Finish” to compete the installation. 3-3.2 ADAPTER CONFIGURATION – WINDOWS 98 After successful installation of the U58H004 and its driver, continue the installation process by configuring the U58H004 adapter properties. To configure the U58H004 Adapter complete the following steps : 1.From the Control Panel, double-click the “Network” icon.
2.Select "LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC Card Adapter" or "LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 MiniPCI Adapter" from the list and press the “Properties” button.
3. From the “Properties” menu select the “Advanced” tab. 4. Select “Channel” from the list, and choose a “Value” from the drop down list. FCC regulations require a “Value” between 1 and 11.
5. Select “Network Type”, and choose “Infrastructure” or “Ad-Hoc” as the “Value”. Note: “Infrastructure” mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network, While “Ad-Hoc” mode allows wireless-to-wireless communication. Consult your System Administrator for information about your network communication type. For more information About Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks, see Chapter 2 of this manual 6. Select “Power Save Mode” and choose a “Value”.
NOTE: To allow uninterrupted data communication, choose “Disabled” as the “Value”. Choosing “Enabled” allows your notebook to enter “sleep” mode, however, this will interrupt data communication. Consult your System Administrator to find out the best setting for your network type. For more information about Power Save Mode, see the chapter entitled “LAN-Express Configuration Utility” in this manual. 8. Select “SSID”; enter a “Value” of “ANY”.
NOTE: The SSID can have any value, but should have the same value as the Access Point (AP). In Ad-Hoc mode, all clients should share the same SSID 9. Select “Transmit Rate”, and choose a “Value”.
NOTE: Fixed 11 Mb/s is the preferred “Value” for environments where the client has line of sight access and is a short distance away from the AP. Fully Auto is the recommended setting for clients that are farther away from the AP and where there may be interference between the client and the AP. 10. Select “Use Wep”, and choose a “Value”.
NOTE: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep) is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. Selecting “Disabled” will prevent you from sharing data with other computers if your network uses Wep. If your network is Wep enabled, you must choose “64bit” or ”128bit”. Consult your System Administrator for more information about your network type. For more information about Wep, see the chapter entitled “PRISM Configuration Utility” in this manual. 11.
3. Highlight “Protocol” and click “Add”. 4.
5. Select “TCP/IP “ and click “Properties”. Repeat step 2 – 5 to install other protocols such as NetBeui or IPX/SPX. NOTE: The following steps apply to DHCP servers.
specific information regarding your server type, and for help in specifying an IP address if you do not use a DHCP server and must manually enter the IP address and DNS number. 6. Check “Obtain an IP address…” and click “OK”. If you are using a DHCP server the IP address will be entered automatically. 7. From the Network menu highlight “Client from Microsoft Networks”, and click" File and Print Sharing”.
8. Check both boxes and click “OK”. 9.
11. You will be prompted to restart your computer, click “Yes” to complete the installation. Note: Please see the trouble shooting if you encounter some problem while installing the PC-Card or your PC-Card is non-functional.
3-5 U58H004 SETUP FOR WINDOWS ® 2000 1. Insert the U58H004 MiniPCI adapter into a standard Type III MiniPCI card slot, as described in the preceding section. 2. Windows ® 2000 will automatically detect the U58H004 and prompt you to install the necessary driver. Click “Next” to begin the installation. 3. Check “search for the best driver…” click “Next”.
4. Check “floppy disk drivers” , click “Next”. Windows ® 2000 will automatically find the file. 5. Windows ® 2000 will then acknowledge that it has found the appropriate driver, click "Next".
6. Click “Yes” to continue the installation.
7. Clink “Finish” to compete the installation.
Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem Solving My computer does not recognize the U58H004. Probable Solution: The U58H004 is not properly inserted into the PCMCIA/MiniPCI slot. Ensure that the U58H004 has been inserted into an available PCMCIA/MiniPCI slot. The U58H004 does not work properly. Probable Solution: Insert the PCMCIA/MiniPCI adapter into Notebook’s slot again. A beep should be heard if the adapter is properly inserted. Check the I/O cable that connects the RF module and the PCMCIA/MiniPCI adapter.
2)Right click on “My Computer” and the select Properties. Select the device Manager and click on the Network Adapter. You will find “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 PC-Card Adapter” or “LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 MiniPCI Adapter” if it is installed successfully. If you see the Yellow sign the resources are conflicting. Click on PCMCIA/MiniPCI card and then on PCMCIA/MiniPCI Card service, you can see the status of PCMCIA/MiniPCI. card.
Ensure that the U58H004 with which the station is associated is powered on. Confirm the station is configured with the same operating radio channel as the U58H004. If the IDs are different, change the U58H004 and all the stations within the BSS to another radio channel. Ensure that the station is configured with the same security options as the U58H004, and can be turned off and on with the same security key. Confirm that the BSS ID is the same as the U58H004 for a roaming disabled station.
Appendix C Wireless Notices U.S. Regulatory Wireless Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product emits radio frequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized.
Product Specifications for U58H004 : Radio: Complies with IEEE 802.11 Frequency Band: 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ( for US, Canada, and ETSI 2400 ~ 2497MHz (for Japan) Modulation TYPE: CCK,BPSK,QPSK Operating Channels: IEEE 802.11 compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) Radio Technology: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Data Rate: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbps Output Power: > +13dBm Receive sensitivity: Min. -76dBm for 11Mbps; Min. -80dBm for 5.
