Wireless G pc card user manual Model 505314 INT-505314-UM-0508-01
Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ Wireless G PC Card, Model 505314. Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points and routers, this adapter lets you upgrade your wireless network without the need to replace existing equipment. Transfer or receive digital images, videos and MP3 files with link speeds of up to 54 Mbps using proven and reliable Wireless G technology.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
table of contents section page Installation...........................................................................................6 Configuration .....................................................................................7 Network.........................................................................................9 Profile.................................................................................................10 Profile Configuration.....................................
installation Prior to connecting the Wireless G PC Card (also referred to as an “adapter”): • Uninstall any previously loaded versions of the driver and utility. • Install the software program from the CD. NOTE: The following Windows XP procedure is similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003/Vista. 1. Insert the setup CD in the CD-ROM drive and run the setup program. 2. Read the license agreement that displays; click “Yes” to proceed. 3.
5. Once the software installation begins, a Setup Status screen is followed by a prompt to connect the Wireless G PC Card to your computer. The system automatically detects the card. NOTE: In Windows Vista, a Found New Hardware screen appears (above) when the card is connected. You can ignore the message, as it disappears once installation is complete. 6. When the Finish screen appears, click “Finish.
The configuration utility appears as an icon in the Windows system tray while the adapter is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon. In Windows XP, there is a “Windows Zero Configuration Tool” option for setting up wireless clients. If you prefer to use the configuration utility, there are two ways to switch to it instead of using the Windows tool. Option 1 1. Right-click the utility icon in the system tray and select “Use RaConfig as Configuration utility.” Option 2 1.
3. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to enable the utility for the adapter. NOTE: If “Wireless Zero Configuration Tool” is enabled, you can only configure the advanced settings or check the link status and statistics from the configuration utility of the adapter.
Available Networks: This list shows all available wireless networks within the range of the adapter. It also displays network information: SSID, BSSID, Signal Strength, Channel, Encryption, Authentication and Network Type. To connect to a network on the list, double-click the item and the adapter will connect automatically to it. Rescan: Click “Rescan” to collect the new information of all the wireless networks nearby. Connect: Click “Connect” to connect to the selected network.
Status: This field displays the SSID and MAC ID of the network the adapter is connecting to. Extra Info: This field displays the link status. Channel: This field displays the number of the radio channel and the frequency used for the networking. Link Speed (Mbps): These fields display the transmission (Tx) and the reception (Rx) rates of the network. The maximum transmission rate is 54 Mbps. Throughput (Kbps): These fields display the speed of data being transmitted (Tx) and received (Rx).
Profile Configuration Profile Name: Define easily recognizable profile names to identify the different networks. SSID: The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. If you specify an SSID for the adapter, then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the adapter. To add a nearby network to the profile list, pull down the menu to view all the networks that can be selected.
RTS Threshold: This is the minimum packet size required for an RTS (request to send). For packets smaller than this threshold, an RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the wireless network. Select a setting within a range of 0 to 2347 bytes. NOTE: A minor change is recommended. Fragment Threshold: This value defines the maximum size of packets; any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented.
or pre-shared key (PSK) technology. It provides a high level of assurance to enterprises, small businesses and home users that data will remain protected and that only authorized users may access their networks. For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802.1x authentication, WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure.
• WEP: Enables the WEP Data Encryption. When the item is selected, you need to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys. • TKIP: The Temporal Key Integrity Protocol changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security. • AES: AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information. It’s the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.
IEEE 802.1x Access Client IEEE 802.1x Access Client RADIUS Client RADIUS Client 1 1 22 3 RADIUS Server RADIUS Server 3 Access Point 44 Windows 2000 IAS (Internet Authentication 1 Client requests to log in to the network 3 Username and password sent to RADIUS server 2 Log in with username and password 4 User login to the LAN approved orService) denied (1) Client requests to login the (3) Send username, password to 802.1 x Setting/Certification network. RADIUS server.
the authentication phase. The server presents a certificate to the client and, after validating the server’s certificate, the client presents a client certificate to the server for validation. Session Resumption: Click/check the box to activate or de-activate. ID/Password: Enter the password as the identity for the server. Client Certification: A client certificate is required for TLS, but is optional for TTLS and PEAP.
which contains the issuer’s public key, into the trusted root certification authority certificate store of the host computer. Intermediate or subordinate certification authorities are trusted only if they have a valid certification path from a trusted root certification authority. Server Name: Enter the authentication server name. Server name must match exactly: When selected, the server name must exactly match the server name found on the certificate.
to this mode. This mode is also the default setting. • 802.11 B only: Though the adapter is compatible with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations, if there are only 802.11b wireless stations in the network, you can set the adapter to this mode. Ad Hoc Wireless Mode: When the adapter is set in Ad Hoc (Peer to Peer) mode, you can designate the wireless connection mode for the Ad Hoc network. • Only B: Though the adapter is compatible with both 802.11g and 802.
Tx Rate: There are several options in the drop-down menu: “Auto” and a range of speeds from “1 Mbps” to “54 Mbps.” When “Auto” is selected, the device automatically chooses the most suitable transmission rate. The higher the data rate designated in the network, the shorter the distance allowed between the adapter and the wireless stations. When the wireless mode is “802.11 B Only,” the maximum data rate is 11 Mbps (11b), making only “Auto,” “1 Mbps,” “2 Mbps,” “5.5 Mbps” and “11 Mbps” available as options.
authenticates the client so quickly that there is no perceptible delay in voice or other time-sensitive applications. Enable Radio Measurement: When this parameter is enabled, the Cisco AP can run the radio monitoring through the associated CCX-compliant clients to continuously monitor the WLAN radio environment and discover any new APs that are transmitting beacons.
• Direct Link Setup Enable: Click the check box to enable, then click “Apply” to further configure the function (all within the Direct Link panel). - MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the client adapter you want to direct link to and click “Apply” to add to the DLS Status table (below). - Timeout Value: Specify the timeout value for the direct link being set up. about On this screen, you can click the hyperlink for information on the wireless chipset manufacturer.
in this list. If the list is empty, that means that no WPS-enabled AP is in the range. WPS Probe IE: The Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) makes it easier to connect to public Wi-Fi networks you’ve not previously connected to. Your computer must have the WPS IE update for Windows XP SP2 installed in order to use the function. Automatically select the AP: Select to activate. Rescan: Click to scan for WPS-enabled APs (perform a site survey).
one will be connected; if there’s nothing in the profile, the adapter will connect to any unsecured wireless AP nearby. Delete: Delete the WPS-enabled access point from the list. PIN: To use the PIN-type WPS configuration option, enter the PIN code and then click “PIN.” PBC: To use the PBC-type WPS configuration option, put the WPSenabled access point in WPS – PBC mode, then click “PBC.” softAP This adapter can run as a wireless access point (AP).
of this adapter’s MAC address). Wireless adapters connected to the access point should be set up with the same SSID as the AP. Tx Rate: There are several options in the drop-down menu: “Auto” and a range of speeds from “1 Mbps” to “54 Mbps.” When “Auto” is selected, the device automatically chooses the most suitable transmission rate. The higher the data rate designated in the network, the shorter the distance allowed between the adapter and the wireless stations. When the wireless mode is “802.
security setting This screen — accessed by clicking “Security Setting” on the previous SoftAP Configuration screen — lets you to configure the authentication mode and encryption algorithm used within the AP. Pre-Shared Key Authentication Type: Four types of authentication mode are supported and presented in the drop-down menu. • Open: No authentication is needed within the wireless network.
have the matching password from joining the network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices. • WPA2-PSK: This is also for home and small business use. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: When selecting this mode, the AP supports both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Encryption Type: Five options are available in the drop-down menu. • Not Use: Disables the encryption mode. • WEP: Enables WEP Data Encryption. When the item is selected, continue setting the WEP Key.
access control This screen lets you configure the access control policy used within the access point. MAC Table Access Policy: Select from the drop-down menu. • Disable: Disables the MAC address filtering function. • Allow All: Only wireless adapters with a MAC address on the access list can connect to the AP. • Reject All: Wireless adapters with a MAC address on the access list will be prevented from connecting to the AP.
mac table This screen displays details of the wireless adapters connected to the AP. MAC Table MAC Address: The addresses of wireless adapters connected to the AP. AID: The Association ID of the current connection. Power Saving Mode: The supporting status of the power saving mode of the connected wireless adapter. event log This screen displays event times and messages. Click “Clear” to remove displayed information.
statistics This screen displays the transmit and receive statistical information of the AP. Click “Reset Counters” to clear the data. MAC Table about This screen displays basic information about the utility, including the MAC address.
specifications General • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps Wireless LAN) - IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps Wireless LAN) - IEEE 802.1X (RADIUS Authentication) • Bus type: 32-bit PC card • Chipset: Ralink RT256x • Frequency band: 2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) • Modulation technologies: - 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS): DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK - 802.
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