Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Introduction Completing the Setup Utility Functions Specifications Regulatory Information Glossary Company Copyright Statement Company Trademark Statement. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/index.
Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Introduction: 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual The 54g WLAN Solution Using the 54g WLAN Features and Requirements The 54g WLAN Solution The 54g WLAN solution accesses wireless local area networks (LANs), enables the sharing of a local printer and files with others in the network, accesses the Internet, and enables roaming about the office—wire-free.
Introduction: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Obtain the following information from the network administrator: ● ● ● ● ● Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks to connect to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key information (if any) for the networks to connect to For Microsoft® Windows® networking, the customer name and workgroup name For a network account, a user name and password An IP address (if not using a DHCP server) Using the Company 54g WLAN The 54g enabled device is an
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Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual NOTE—Before starting, obtain the required network information from the network administrator or the wireless access point installer (see The Company 54g WLAN Solution in Introduction). Modes of Operation Modes of Operation A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation: infrastructure network and computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.
Completing the Setup: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Requirements A base station computer having a wired connection to the Internet, a wireless network adapter, and a connection to an AP. Computer-to-Computer Mode A peer-to-peer (ad hoc) network is the easiest to deploy and is ideal for home use or in small offices. This mode allows the sharing of files with other employees, printing to a shared office printer, and access to the Internet through a shared modem.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Running Utility Functions Running Utility Functions The utility functions and details for the wireless network connection are available in Control Panel. These functions include Disabling the network device, Renaming the connection, View status of this connection, and Change settings of this connection. Changing Settings 1.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual IBSS Channel Number selects the independent basic service set (IBSS) channel number on which to operate. The Company 54g enabled notebook comes preset for use on channels 1—11. This setting is acceptable in most countries. Some countries allow use on more channels. If you travel to a country that allows the use of other channels, change the IBSS Channel Number to that number.
Utility Functions: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual ● Rate sets the transmission rate. The default setting is Use best rate. This automatically adjusts the data rate to the optimal rate based on the capabilities of the other clients and access points. The default values for the properties listed below are set for maximum performance. Therefore, It is not recommended for home users to change the settings for any of these properties.
Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Physical Characteristics Temperature and Humidity Limitations Power Characteristics Networking Characteristics Radio Characteristics Physical Characteristics Characteristic Description Form Factor USB form factor Dimensions (length, width) 65 mm × 44 mm Temperature and Humidity Limitations Condition Description Operating Temperature 0 to 85°C Operating Humidit
Specifications: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Networking Characteristics Characteristic Description Compatibility IEEE Std 802.11b and IEEE Draft Std 802.11g for wireless LAN Network Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Networking Host Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Medium Access Protocol CSMA/CA (collision avoidance) with acknowledgment (ACK) Data rate (Mbps) IEEE Draft Std 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 IEEE Std 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.
Back to Contents Regulatory Information Operational Information Regulatory Information Operational Information Wireless Interoperability The Integrated 54g enabled device is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: ● ● IEEE Std 802.11b-1999. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN IEEE Std 802.11g-2002. Draft standard on 2.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity 0984 This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
band. This series of measures answers many of the concerns expressed during Art's public consultation on this topic. Decisions allowing the installation of wireless terminals in hot spots (train stations, airports, business centers, and the like): In agreement with the Ministry of Defense, ART has made two decisions setting the conditions for using wireless LANs in the 2.4GHz band. One of these decisions has been submitted to the Minister of Telecommunications for approval.
05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Saône 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Saône et Loire 09 Ariège 50 Manche 75 Paris 11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 12 Aveyron 58 Nièvre 84 Vaucluse 16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne 25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 26 Drôme 63 Puy du Dôme 94 Val de Marne 32 Gers 64 Pyrénées Atlantique Conditions of use for WLANs in hot spots in these 38 départements: ● ● The 2400–2454 MHz band may be u
2400 10 2446.5 Not permitted 100 with Ministry of Defense approval 2483.5 100 100 on private property with Ministry of Defense approval In Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Pierre, and Miquelon and Mayotte Authorized EIRP (mW) Frequency (MHz) 2400 2483.5 Indoors Outdoors: Decisions and Guidelines 100 100 In Reunion Islands and Guyana Authorized EIRP (mW) Frequency (MHz) Indoors 2400 2420 100 2483.
● ● Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE—This Integrated 54g enabled device must be used in strict accordance with your computer manufacturer's instructions. Any other installation or use violates FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual Back to Contents Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual access point A stand-alone wireless hub that allows any computer that has a wireless network adapter to communicate with another computer and to connect to the Internet. ad hoc (also known as computerto-computer network) A communication configuration in which every computer has the same capabilities and any computer can initiate a communication session.
Glossary: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual OFDM orthogonal frequency division multiplexing. A method of digital modulation in which a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. OFDM is used in European digital audio broadcast services. preferred network One of the networks that has been configured. Such networks appear under Preferred networks on the Wireless Networks tab of Wireless Network Connection Properties.