1Mbps Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Rev. A1 April 2002 NWH4010 National Datacomm Corporation. 4F, No. 24-2, Industry East 4th Road, Science Park, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan, R.O.C. Technical Support E-mail: techsupt@ndc.com.tw NDC World Wide Web www.ndclan.
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Packing List The Wireless USB Adapter package should contain the following items: One InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter One USB Cable One CD ROM (contains drivers, Utility, User’s Guide in PDF format) Quick Installation Guide InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless Networking Cards iii
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................1 Hardware..........................................................................................................1 Software ............................................................................................................1 TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS GUIDE ......
List of Figures FIGURE 1. AN AD HOC NETWORK ...........................................................................2 FIGURE 2. AN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK ............................................................2 FIGURE 3. ROAMING IN THE SAME DOMAIN ............................................................3 FIGURE 4. THE FRONT PANEL..................................................................................4 FIGURE 5. WELCOME....................................................................
FIGURE 27. SYSTEM PROPERTIES ............................................................................20 FIGURE 28. DEVICE MANAGER ................................................................................21 FIGURE 29. NDC INSTANTWAVE UTILITY ..............................................................23 FIGURE 30. SETTING ................................................................................................24 FIGURE 31. STATISTIC ........................................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless networking product. This guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the InstantWave PCI and PC Cards, and also explains how to install and use the InstantWave utility program. System Requirements Hardware A station must be an x86 compatible PC with a USB interface. The minimum system configuration is the same as that required to run MS Windows (Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP).
Wireless Computers Figure 1. An Ad Hoc Network Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure network is formed by several stations and one Access Point (AP), with the stations within range of the AP. Figure 2 depicts a typical Infrastructure network topology. Wired Computers Server Access Point Wireless Computers Figure 2.
BSSID/MAC ID BSSID (Basic Service Set ID) is an ID unique to each AP that is factory set and is identical to the MAC ID (Media Access Control ID). It allows each AP to be identified on the network. Domain Name/SSID A domain is usually defined by the network administrator as a segment/subnet of a large network and may be made up of overlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes can roam freely within the same domain without disconnecting from the network. Figure 3 depicts a common wireless network setup.
Hardware Description USB Connector Power Link Figure 4.
Installation/Uninstallation The product is designed to operate in Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Follow the installation wizard provided by your operating system to install the software. Important 1: For installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000, install the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility/Driver first before inserting the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.
Figure 5. Welcome step2. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 6) Figure 6.
step3. Select the applications you would like to install, and click Next (Figure 6). The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog column (Figure 7). If you selected Browse User Manual, the system will prompt you to install Acrobat Reader later in the installation (Figure 10, page 8) Figure 7. Choose Destination Location step4. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 8) Figure 8.
step5. Click Next to the next screen (Figure 9) Figure 9. Add a shortcut step6. Click Yes step7. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If Acrobat reader in not installed, the following message will be shown (Figure 10) and the system will automatically enter the Acrobat Reader installation screen. Follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat Reader 4.05 installation. Figure 10. Acrobat Reader Installing step8.
Figure 11. Setup Complete step9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation step10. For hardware installation of the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB adapter, refer to the next section Hardware Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000. Hardware Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000 The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB driver and utility are included on the accompanying installation CD.
Figure 12. New Hardware Found If you are asked to insert the Windows 98SE CD-ROM during the installation, insert your Windows 98SE CD-ROM and click Yes. Microsoft Internet Explorer may start up. Please close it. step2. When the USB adapter setup task is complete, start the NDC InstantWave Utility.
Installation in Windows XP The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter supports the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service. There is no need to install a third-party utility program. step1. Insert the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will automatically start (Figure 14) Figure 14. Setup in Windows XP step2.
Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard-1 step4.
Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard-2 step5. Select the location c:\windows\inf\netvusba.inf and click Next.
Figure 17. Hardware Installation step6.
Figure 18. Found New Hardware Wizard step7. Click Finish to close the wizard step8.
Uninstalling the USB Adapter Important: When removing the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter, you will lose your connection to the network. Make sure you have closed all files and network applications (such as e-mail) prior to removal. Additional Note for Windows 2000 If you remove your USB device in Windows 2000 without stopping it first, an Unsafe Removal of Device message will appear (Figure 19). Figure 19. Unsafe Removal of Device Click OK.
Uninstalling the Driver and Utility Windows 98SE/Me/2000 step1. Disconnect the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter step2. To uninstall the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility and Driver, click Start/Programs/NDC InstantWave Utility/UnInstallation (Figure 20) Figure 20. UnInstallation step3. You will be asked to confirm the removal (Figure 21) Figure 21. Question-1 step4.
For Windows 98/Me systems Figure 22. Question-2 Follow the instructions (for Windows 98/Me, see Figure 22; for Windows 2000, see Figure 23) to stop the WlanMonitor.exe program before clicking Yes. For Windows 2000 Figure 23. Question-3 Additional Note for Windows 2000 step1. The operating system will display an Information box asking you to remove the USB Adapter from Device Manager (Figure 24) Figure 24. Information-1 step2. Click OK.
Figure 25. Information-2 step3. Click OK, and right-click NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. Select Uninstall. The Uninstall Complete screen will open (Figure 26) Figure 26. Uninstall complete step4.
Windows XP step1. Open Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/System Properties (Figure 27) Figure 27. System Properties step2.
Figure 28. Device Manager step3.
Using the Utility The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter has its own management utility. An icon will appear in the taskbar when you click the NDC InstantWave Utility shortcut on your desktop. The Utility includes six tabs: Settings, Statistics, Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced, and Version. The utility allows users to configure the wireless network type (Ad hoc or Infrastructure), Domain name (SSID) and Security (WEP).
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Click Start/Programs/NDC InstantWave Utility/NDC InstantWave Utility (Figure 29) Figure 29.
Setting Figure 30. Setting Operating Mode: If you want to connect to an Access Point (AP), set the operating mode to Infrastructure. If your network consists of only wireless stations (without an AP) set the mode to 802.11 Ad-Hoc. Channel: The radio channel used for networking. The Channel number must be the same on all stations that will be within the local LAN. It can be changed only under 802.11 Ad-Hoc Mode.
SSID: SSID is the group name that will be shared by each member of your wireless network. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP) or wireless station that has the same SSID. The SSID is case sensitive. TX Rate: Sets a transmission rate: 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, or fully Auto. Lower settings can improve transmission rates in environments subject to heavy radio interference. Power Save Mode: Puts the USB adapter to sleep when not in use in order to save battery power.
Statistics Displays Data Packets, Management Packets, and Rejected Packets transmitted/received. Figure 31. Statistic Click the Clear button to reset the Statistics page.
Site Survey The screen shows the Access Point/stations around your NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter (Figure 32). Includes the BSSID, SSID, signal strength, the wireless channel used, WEP encryption enabled or not, and the operating mode. Figure 32. Site Survey Click the Re-scan button to refresh the screen and search for other wireless devices. Double-click a BSSID to connect to that device.
Encryption The WEP Key needs to be the same for all IEEE 802.11b devices that will be in the network (Figure 33). Figure 33.
Infrastructure Mode: Note: Before enabling the WEP function, you must obtain the WEP key (Hexadecimal code only, A~F and 0~9) used in the Access Point and then apply these codes as the WEP Key. (1) Select 64 Bit if you have obtained a 10 number key from the Access Point; select 128 Bit if you have obtained a 26 number key from the Access Point (2) Enter the hexadecimal codes into one of the fields marked Key 1~4.
Advanced This screen shows the advanced settings of the NDC InstantWave adapter (Figure 34). Figure 34. Advanced It includes Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, and RS/CTS Threshold. We suggest you use the default settings: Preamble Type: Long. Click Submit to save the settings.
Version The screen shows the Driver, Firmware, and Application versions of the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility/Driver (Figure 35). Figure 35.
Windows XP step1. Right-click the network connection icon in the taskbar (Figure 36) Figure 36. View Available Wireless Networks step2. Click View Available Wireless Networks step3. On the Connect to Wireless Network screen (Figure 37), select the wireless network that you want to connect to step4. If a network key is required for WEP and is not automatically provided for you, type the key in the Network key field (Figure 37).
step5. Click Connect Figure 38. Connect to Wireless Network step6. To configure additional wireless network connection settings, click Advanced (Figure 38).
Figure 39. Wireless Network Connection Properties step7.
Troubleshooting This section provides you with some troubleshooting information should you encounter installation or operation problems on InstantWave products. If your problems still cannot be remedied after going through the Troubleshooting section, check the FAQs at http://www.ndc.com.tw/support/faq.htm If you still have a problem, call the reseller from whom you purchased the InstantWave products, or contact NDC technical support for assistance (see Technical Support, page 38).
I'm confused, some of the wireless devices say they are using 40 bit encryption, others say they are using 128 bit and/or 64 bit. Are these encryption levels compatible with each other? 128 bit WEP devices can be used with 40 or 64 bit WEP devices as long as the device driver has a way to set the lower encryption level. The encryption level is determined by the encryption key length.
Problems Connecting to the Network After you have installed the appropriate driver and client utilities, contact your network administrator if you have a problem connecting to the network. Proxy server, network protocols, and further authentication information might be needed to connect to the network. Is the "Domain Name (SSID)" of the adapter (NWH4010) casesensitive? Please note the following points when inputting an SSID during wireless LAN adapter installation: (1).
Technical Support Support from Your Network Supplier If assistance is required, call your supplier for help. Have the following information ready before you make the call. 1. LED status 2. A list of the product hardware (including revision levels), and a brief description of the network structure 3. Details of recent configuration changes, if applicable Support from NDC If you have any problems that you cannot resolve with the information in troubleshooting, or the FAQs at http://www.ndc.com.
NDC Limited Warranty Hardware NDC warrants its products to be free of defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase from NDC or its Authorized Reseller, and for the period of time specified in the documentation supplied with each product.
Your name/address/email address/telephone/fax 1. Inform the distributor or retailer. 2. Ship the product back to the distributor/retailer with prepaid freight. The purchaser must pay the shipping fee from the distributor/retailer to NDC. Any package sent C.O.D. (Cash On Delivery) will be refused. 3. Charges: Usually RMA (Returned Material Authorization) items will be returned to the purchaser via airmail, prepaid by NDC. If returned by another carrier, the purchaser will pay the difference.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Name : InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Model Number : NWH4010 is hereby confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to R&TTE Directive(99/ 5/ EC). For the evaluation regarding the electromagnetic compatibility, the following standards were applied.
Appendix The appendix lists the channels supported by the world’s regulatory domains. The channel numbers, channel center frequencies, and regulatory domains are shown in the table.
Index A Acrobat Reader ........................... 7, 8 Ad Hoc Network............................. 1 Advanced ...................................... 30 Appendix ...................................... 42 B Basic Service Set ID ....................... 3 BSSID............................................. 3 C Channel......................................... 24 Channel Frequencies..................... 42 Channel Numbers ......................... 42 D Domain Name................................. 3 E Encryption .
