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LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Copyright © 2004 Foxconn Precision Industry, Science-Based Industrial Park, HsinChu, Taiwan. All rights reserved. This user guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS ADAPTER .................................................................................................................................5 1-1 INTRODUCING THE LAN-EXPRESS IEEE 802.11 WIRELESS ADAPTER ..............................5 1-2 SPECIFICATIONS & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...........................
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 5-1 COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS ..................................................................................57 5-2 CONFIGURING NETWORKING CLIENTS AND PROTOCOLS .................................................58 5-3 RANGE ...................................................................................................................................59 5-4 LED INDICATORS ..............................................................................
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Chapter 1 Introduction of IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter 1-1 Introducing the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter is a high performance wireless LAN adapter that complies with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards, which can be used with 802.11b or 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) installed PC Card expansion slot (32-bit CardBus) for LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter 32-bit PCI bus slot on your desktop for the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. At least 64 MB of memory A 300 MHz processor or higher At least one other IEEE 802.11b-compliant or 802.11g-compliant device 1-2-1 IEEE 802.11 Specifications The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide client cards will work with 802.11g access points, and 802.11g client cards will work with 802.11b access points. Note that 802.11b products cannot be upgraded to support 802.11g since the 802.11g radios use a different chipset than 802.11b devices. However, 802.11g products and 802.11b products can work in the same network. Because 802.11g and 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter and software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). Note for Windows XP Users: The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature known as “Wireless Zero Configuration” which has the capability to configure and control the LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide electrostatic discharge under operational conditions. 2-2 Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement Before beginning the installation of an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter, ensure that you have a Windows 98 SE or Windows ME installation CD available (depending on the computer’s operating system). Windows 98/ME users may be prompted to insert a Windows CD during the installation.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 3. Run SETUP.EXE from the Installation CD to launch the program if the Installation program does not launch automatically. 4. Click “Next” on the Software Setup Welcome dialog box as shown in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 Setup “Welcome” Dialog Box 5. The License Agreement screen appears. Click “Yes” to continue.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2 License Agreement for the Installation of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter 6. Choose a destination location for the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter installation files. You may use the default path or click “Browse” to specify a different location. After you are done, click the “Next” button.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-3 Choose Destination for Installation 7. Be patient while the software is installed on your computer.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 8. Click “Finish” to close the Software Setup wizard when prompted. Figure 2-5 Installation Completed The Wireless Client Utility will be automatically loaded each time your computer starts. To access the utility, click the Wireless Client Utility icon in the Windows Taskbar. 9. Per the specific interface of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter, Insert it into your laptop’s PC card slot, or…. 10.
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LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 12. Select a PCI bus slot and remove the metal filler strip. Feed the external antenna and cable through the PCI slot and out the back of the computer. 13. Insert the card into the PCI slot and secure it in place as shown in Figure 2-6 (refer to the PC’s user documentation for details). Figure 2-6 Insert PCI Card into PCI Slot 14. Put the computer cover back into place. Reconnect the cabling and restart your computer.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide For more information on Peer-to-Peer Groups and Access Point networks, see Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies. 2-4 Uninstalling an LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter Follow the images and steps shown below in case you need to uninstall the card: Access the Control Panel from the Start menu. Click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Select LAN-Express AS 802.11 Wireless Adapter and click Change/Remove button as shown in Figure 2-7.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-8 Uninstall LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter Select Remove and then click the Next button to perform the un-installation. When prompted, click OK to remove the Wireless Client Utility. Figure 2-9 Un-installation Confirmation Be patient while the card is uninstalled from your computer.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 2-11 Un-installation in process When prompted, click Finish to complete the un-Installation procedure.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter looks and operates similar to Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between communicating devices. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter without any special wireless networking software.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide wireless clients. By using the off-the-shelf peer-to-peer network operating systems, each computer can dynamically connect and reconnect to the others with no additional configuration, as illustrated in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Peer-to-Peer Group The LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter can communicate with an 802.11b or 802.11g Peer-to-Peer Group (but it can not dynamically switch between the two).
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide An Access Point network is also referred to as an Infrastructure network. The key difference between an Infrastructure network and an Ad-Hoc network is the addition of one extra element—the Access Point. The Access Point serves as the focal point for all data traffic on your wireless network, optimally managing all wireless data transactions. Additionally, the wireless Infrastructure can provide access to an existing wired LAN.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 3-2-1 Roaming Among Multiple APs For larger environments, the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter may roam from one Access Point to another while maintaining the same network connection. The Access Points establish coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular phone network. The card will connect to any Access Point that is within range. The LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 3-2-2 Roaming Principles A LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter can roam between 802.11g Access Points and 802.11b Access Points. All 802.11b and 802.11g Access Points that a client will roam between must have the same Network Name. Depending on the Wireless Mode selection, a user can roam among 802.11g and 802.11b Access Points. All workstations with LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Chapter 4 Wireless Client Utility Configuration The chapter introduces the Wireless Client Utility (WCU). The WCU provides quick access and friendly interface to configure the Wireless LAN settings.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide A. “Radio Disabled” indicates that the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter has been disabled through either Hardware or Software. B. “Yellow bars” indicate that the signal strength is weak and the wireless connection is at the limit of its range. C. “Green bars” indicate good or excellent signal strength. See Figure 4-2 for the different status of the Wireless Client Utility icon.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide IP Address –The current IP address of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. Figure 4-3 Current Status Tab Displays Current Wireless Connection The Advanced button as shown in Figure 4-4 provides more detailed information regarding your wireless connection. Transmit Power Level – Provides current setting of Radio output power. Network Name (SSID) – The wireless network name (SSID) that the device is currently connected with.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-4 Advanced Status of Current Wireless Connection 4-3 Profile Management The Profile Management tab allows the user to define multiple configuration 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.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-5 Basic Settings Displayed on Profile Management Screen The Available Networks button allows the user to view a list of all available wireless networks that is within range of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. Each wireless network entry displays the network’s SSID, encryption settings, signal strength level, Channel and Wireless Mode.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-6 Available Networks under Profile Management Mode 4-3-1 Create or Modify a Profile From the “Basic Setting” screen under the Profile Management mode, shown in Figure 4-5, click the New or Modify button. The Network Configuration Settings dialog box appears as shown in Figure 4-7. In the Profile Name box, enter a unique name that describes the profile or the wireless network you want the wireless adapter to connect to.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-7 Network Configuration Settings Click the Security tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Choose the security setting that matches the wireless network you want the card to connect to. If you select WPA or 802.1x, a drop-down menu to the right of the selection becomes available to allow you for additional configuration settings required by the selected security mode. Click Advanced if you want to configure the advanced parameters (see 4-3-3 Advanced Settings in Profile Management for details). Click OK to save the profile.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide None - Use this mode when there is no authentication or encryption enabled on the Wireless LAN network. Figure 4-9 Security Setting under Profile Management Mode Setting Pre-Shared Keys You can define the Pre-Shared keys (Figure 4-10) by using the Define Pre-Shared Keys box.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-10 Defined Pre-Shared Keys Screen 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) Per User Key – Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. The Per User key is used with many authentication mechanism and encryption.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide entered to enable security using a shared key. If more then one key is defined then click the appropriate radio button to select a key as the default encryption key.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-11 Define with a PassPhase The “Define WPA PSK” screen appears as shown in Figure 4-12. Enter your passphrase text strings to complete the configuration process. For WPA Passphrase, input the ASCII based secret passphrase. The passphrase must be more than 8 characters, but less than 64 characters.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Dynamic Security Authentication Setting The Dynamic Security setting prevents unauthorized network access; a network RADIUS server must authenticate each user before the access was granted to the network. To configure the Dynamic Security settings for a particular profile, select “WPA” or “802.1x” mode.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-14 Define Certificate for PEAP Mode Click “Advanced Configuration” to define the specific server or domain name as shown in Figure 4-15.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide TLS Mode WPA security with TLS mode selected is shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16 Dynamic Security with TLS Authentication Define Certificate The Define Certificate dialog screen appears after you click the Configure button. The field name “Select a Certificate” that can only be seen under the TLS mode is designed to authenticate the user to the RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In Service) server from the drop-down menu.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-17 Define Certificate for TLS Mode This dialog allows setting the values to accomplish authentication via the EAP-TLS. In EAP-TLS the station and authentication server authenticate each other via an exchange of security certificates. Select a Certificate – Allows the selection of any one of the certificates currently stored in the current user's personal certificate store as the station half of the EAP-TLS authentication process.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Login Name –This field is transmitted to the authentication server for informational purposes only. It allows the server's authentication log file to include your account information. LEAP Mode Select “LEAP” from the drop-down menu to set the Dynamic Security method to LEAP as shown in Figure 4-18 and Figure 4-19.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-19 Define User Information for LEAP Mode 4-3-3 Advanced Settings in Profile Management The Advanced tab provide more complex wireless settings and these settings should only be modified if there is a specific requirement on your wireless network. Power Save Mode - allows the user to minimize power utilized by the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide according to individual country regulations. Setting this to any other value except 100% will decrease the range of your LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. However, operation at the higher power levels increases power consumption and the likelihood of interference between wireless LANs.
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LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 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 LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter will automatically search for all frequencies and data rates for wireless networks that match up to the profile settings.
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LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-24 Detailed Date Shown under Wireless Advanced Statistics Mode 4-5 Action Menu The Action menu enables and disables both the wireless radio and/or system tray icon.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 4-5-1 Enable/Disable Radio There may be situations when the user wants to disable the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter’s radio so that the wireless device cannot send or receive any wireless traffic. If a user is in an environment where there are no wireless networks, the user may turn off the radio in order to minimize power consumption of the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 4-6 Setting Up WPA in Windows XP Follow the instructions below to set up WPA in “ Windows wireless network utility”. 1. Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connections”. 2. Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection”, and select “Properties”. 3. Clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box is checked.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-27 Set Authentication for Wireless Network Connection 5. Select “WPA” under “Network Authentication”. 6. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting has to be identical to the Access Point that you set up. 7. For Home or Small Business User, enter your encryption key in the “Network Key” box. It can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide The following is an example of setting WPA under the TLS mode of Dynamic Security for business users. You may also set the authentication under the PEAP mode that matches your specific environment. LEAP is an exclusive authentication mode with Cisco and is not provided by Microsoft. 1. Click the “Authentication” tab. Select “Smart Card or other Certificate” under “EAP type” and you will see the following screen.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 4-29 Define Certificate Properties 4-6-1 Load a Certification to Your Computer Contact your network administrator for assistance if you do not have a certificate installed on your computer or do not know which one to use. Here is an example of loading a certification to your computer under the Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Certificate Service. 1. Go to the “Welcome” page and select “Request a certificate”.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 2. When the “Request a Certificate” screen appears, click on the “User Certificate” to continue.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 3. Select a Cryptographic Service Provider that matches the settings in your computer. 4. Wait for the Microsoft Certificate Services to issue the certificate to you.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 5. Certificate installed successfully. 4-7 Configuring Your Wireless Networking Settings with Windows XP The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature known as “Wireless Zero Configuration” which has the capability to configure and control this Wireless LAN device. Follow the steps below to configure your device. 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections. 3. Click Network Connections. 4.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Wireless Adapter and select Properties. 5. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 6. Click the link Setting Up Wireless Network Configuration. 7. When the Help and Support Center window appears, you can access information regarding Wireless Network configuration. Follow the on-screen instructions to access configuration information for your adapter. 4-7-1 Advanced Wireless Settings The LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 4-7-2 Help and Support Information Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP is available in Microsoft’s Help and Support Center on Windows XP systems. Links to the appropriate Microsoft Web sites are also available here. To access this information: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections. 3. Click Network Connections. 4. Right-click the connection for your LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The LAN-Express 802.11 Wireless Adapter is designed to be very easy to install and operate. However, if you experience any difficulties, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve the problem. 5-1 Common Installation Problems Chapter 2 Installation describes how to install an LAN-Express IEEE 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Uninstall the card as described in Chapter 2 Installation. Reinstall the card following the instructions in Chapter 2 Installation. 5-2 Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols An LAN-Express 802.11 Wireless Adapter will bind to any existing networking components, such as Client for Microsoft Networks and the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide 5-2-2 Windows ME/98 SE Follow these steps to configure a card’s networking clients and protocols in a Windows 98/ME computer: Open the Control Panel’s Network icon. Select a client or protocol from the list of installed components and click Properties to configure its settings. For example, if you want to assign the LAN-Express 802.11 Wireless Adapter a static IP address, highlight TCP/IP or TCP/IP -> LAN-Express 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide distance from the Access Point. Therefore, a client that is close to an Access Point will operate at a higher data rate than a client that is farther away from the Access Point. The LAN-Express 802.11 Wireless Adapter includes two integral omni-directional antennas. Note that the coverage footprint of the card’s antennas will vary depending on the laptop’s design and the location of the CardBus slot in the computer.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Access Point or Peer-to-Peer Group to communicate with. 3. The LEDs blink in unison when the card has associated with an Access Point or joined a Peer-to-Peer Group. 4. When there is network activity, the LEDs blink at a faster rate; the LEDs will blink in unison more often as the card’s Transmit or Receive Rate increases. 5. The activity LED turns off when the radio is disabled. 6. After installing the LAN-Express 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Appendix A - Specifications The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Wireless Corporation will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. A-1 General Compatibility Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b and 802.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Support Roaming Seamless among 802.11b compliant access points (in 802.11b/g modes) and 802.11g compliant access points (in 802.11g mode) A-3 Radio Specification for 802.11b Mode Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11b DSSS, IEEE 802.11g OFDM Radio Data Rate 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Frequency Band 2.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide A-5 Environmental Restrictions Operating Temperature 0ºC to +70ºC Storage Temperature -10ºC to 75ºC Non-Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing A-6 Physical Features Bus Interface 32-bit CardBus PCB 4-layer design WLAN Atheros 5001X solution Antenna Dual diversity antennas Voltage 3.3 VDC Weight 45 grams Dimension 54mm x 114.5mm x 5mm A-7 Power Consumption Doze Mode (802.11b & 802.11g) 15 mA Receive (802.
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LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide ============================================================ Appendix B Regulatory Information B-1 Regulatory Information USA – Federal Communication Commission (FCC) FCC Class B Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide Appendix C Glossary WCU - Wireless Client Utility (WCU); the utility that configures the LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter. PCI - Peripheral component Interconnect; a standard bus interface found on most desktop computers. Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc - A peer- to-peer wireless network without Access Point.
LAN-Express IEEE 802.11 Wireless Adapter User Guide configuration. Roaming - A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wireless LAN mobile station, for example) through the territory of a domain (an ESS, for example) while continuously connecting to the infrastructure. SSID – Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name used by the Wireless LAN. The length of the SSID information is between 0 and 32 octets.