U S E R’ S M A N U A L T60H835 Mini-PCI Type IIIB 802.
5F-1, 5 Hsin-An Rd., Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886-3-5784975, FAX: 886-3-5782924, Internet: Ambit@shts.seed.net.tw Canadian Regulatory Wireless Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.
Contents SECTION ONE: 1-1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................1 FEATURES........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1.1 W IRELESS LAN FUNCTION ..................................................................................................... 1 1-2 FCC NOTICE ...........................................................
Section One: Introduction Ambit Wireless Mini-PCI Module complied with IEEE 802.11a/b/g Standard, it can be used to provide a variety of low-cost wireless network interface card to connect your wireless LAN via fitting into the Mini-PCI Type III slot. The Wireless Mini-PCI Module that complies with this specification and combines networking with high-speed Internet access will let people connect to the Internet anywhere, anytime.
Typical –89 dBm for 12Mbps @ 10% PER Typical –91 dBm for 9Mbps @ 10% PER Typical –91 dBm for 6Mbps @ 10% PER Current Consumption 550mA at transmit mode (typically) 310mA at receive mode (typically) 802.11b Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Operating Frequency 2412 ~ 2484MHz ISM band Modulation Schemes DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK Channel Numbers IEEE 802.
14 channels for Japan Data Rate 54Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Transmitter Output Power Typical 15 dBm for 54Mbps Typical 16 dBm for 48Mbps Typical 17 dBm for 36Mbps Typical 18 dBm for 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps Typical 19dBm for 11, 5.
procedures that could affect proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity you maintain uninterrupted telephone service. The FCC prohibits this equipment’ s should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. 1.2.
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (T60H835).
Section Two: Wireless Lan Installation 2-1 System Requirements In order to install Wireless LAN driver and Utility and use the Wireless LAN card in your notebook computer. Your notebook system must meet the following requirements: l l Ambit Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Card already inserted Windows 98SE,2K,ME,XP OS Support 2-2 Installation and Uninstall Process Install Wireless LAN (Windows 98/2K/ME/XP) 1. While starting the Windows system, if it detect the 802.
3. Select the destination folder that you want to place the files. 4. Wait for the install program to do the installation.
5. Congratulations! Wireless LAN has been installed successfully. Please click ‘Finish’ to complete setup and go to the next step. Please remove any disks from any drives before your click ‘Finish’.
Uninstall Wireless LAN (Windows 98/2K/ME/XP) 1. One can remove the Wireless LAN via the ‘ Add or Remove Programs’ in the ‘ Control Panel’ . Click ‘Change or Remove Programs’ button and select ‘ Wireless LAN’ , the dialog as below displays. Then click ‘Change/Remove’ button to perform the un-installation. 2. Select ‘Remove’ and then click the ‘ Next’ button to perform the un-installation. Click ‘ OK’ button if you really want to remove the Wireless LAN.
3. Click ‘OK’ button if you really want to remove the Wireless LAN. 4. Wait for the un-installation to do its work. 5. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the un-Installation.
Section Three: Wireless Utility and Configuration The following sections describe the Wireless Network Configuration Utility. This utility provides quick access and friendly interface to configure the card setup. 3-1 Windows 98SE/NT4/2000/XP Wireless Utility After installation is completed, a Wireless LAN Utility icon will appear in the system tray each time your computer is restarted. Click it, then you will see the display of Wireless Client Utility.
Figure 3-1 The Advanced button provides more detailed information regarding your wireless connection. l Country – The country the card is set for. l Transmit Power Level – Provides current setting of Radio output power. l Network Name (SSID) – The wireless network name (SSID) that the device is currently connected with. l Power Save Mode – The type of Power Savings that is configured on the device. l Frequency – The current frequency that the Wireless device is connected or scanning on.
Figure 3-2 3-3 Profile Management The Profile Management tab allows the user to configure several different user defined profiles. Each profile can be configured to match the appropriate settings of a unique wireless network. The Profile box lists all the configured profiles. The Details dialog describes the basic settings (SSID), Network Type, Security Mode) of the highlighted profile. The active profile will be displayed with the wireless icon next to it.
Figure 3-3 The Available networks button allows the user to view a list of all available wireless network that are within range of the WLAN 802.11a/b/g . Each wireless network entry displays the SSID, encryption settings, signal strength level, channel and wireless mode information. You can create a new profile utilizing Available networks button by highlighting the wireless network you want to create a profile for and clicking on the Activate button. Figure 3-4 3-3-1 Create or Modify a Profile 1.
3. In the Profile Name box, type in a unique name that describes the wireless network you are configuring the settings to connect to. 4. In the SSID boxes type in the SSID that matches up with the wireless network you are trying to configure the profile to connect with. There are three SSID selections (SSID1, SSID2, SSID3) available; this feature allows you to configure a single profile to match up to 3 different SSID’ s. Figure 3-5 5.
Figure 3-6 6. Choose the security setting that is required on the wireless network. Once the appropriate security mode is chosen the button next to the selection will enable you to include any additional information required by that security mode. 3-3-2 Security Settings in Profile Management The Security Tab allows you to configure the WLAN 802.11a/b/g device to match the security settings of the Wireless LAN network.
Figure 3-7 Setting Pre-Shared Keys Pre-Shared keys can be defined using the “Define Pre-Shared Keys” box Figure 3-8 Key Entry Method – Determines the entry method for an encryption key: • Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) • ASCII text (any keyboard characters, A-Z, 0-9).
Pre User Key – Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. The Pre User key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryption Shared Keys – Determines a set of shared encryption keys (First, Second, Third, Fourth) used for wireless encryption and security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable security using a shared key. If more then one key is defined then Click on the radio button to select a key as the default encryption key.
Figure 3-9 Wireless Mode Setting The wireless Mode settings allow the user to specify which wireless frequency and data rate the wireless network is operating at. If all selections are chosen, the WLAN 802.11a/b/g device will automatically search all frequencies and data rates for wireless networks that match up to the profile settings. Wireless Mode when starting Ad-Hoc setting The “Wireless Mode when starting ad-hoc setting” allows the user to determine the type of ad-hoc network to be started.
Section Four: Windows XP Wireless Utility and Configuration 4-1 Windows XP Wireless Utility 1. To configure the wireless card setting, you can select Start\Settings\Network Connection in the Windows XP. Choose the wireless network connection, then you will see below screen. From this screen, you can see wireless connection status and wireless signal level.
2. Select ‘ Properties’ in the above screen. The following windows will show up. In ‘ General’ page, Wireless LAN card information and networking protocol have been displayed. Extra networking protocol can be installed in this page. 3. Select Wireless Networks page, you can see available wireless networks in your nearby area. You can add your preferred wireless Access Point to your list, so your wireless card will search for specific wireless networks.
Configure To connect to an existing access point (infrastructure) network, under Available networks, click the network name, and then click ‘Configure’ to setup wireless security and data encryption. Reflesh To update the list of available networks that are within range of your computer, click Refresh. Add To connect to an access point (infrastructure) network that you know is available but that does not appear under Available networks, under Preferred networks, click Add.
Advanced *If your network are configuring to a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network, select ‘Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network only’ . *If you want to connect to a computer-to-computer and access point (infrastructure) networks are within range of your computer, click ‘ Access point (infrastructure)network only’.
Define your network name (SSID) in the following windows, so your can join a specific wireless network. Check AP has WEP on or not. You wireless network will need to have same WEP setting with AP in order to communicate.
This window provides authentication via 802.1X. 802.1X, an IEEE standard that provides an authentication framework for 802-based LANs. 802.1X takes advantage of an existing authentication protocol known as the Extensible Authentication Protocol. 802.1x, giving someone secure, encrypted, wireless access on a Microsoft network will be as easy as setting a flag on the users domain account. What does this mean for the Home Network user? 802.
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Appendix A Glossary Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad-Hoc - Ad-Hoc is a peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN. Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location. The information is then offloaded onto a local system.
