802.11a Wireless PC Card Model HA501 Quick Start Guide Rev 1.2.
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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.
Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is intended for users familiar with PC Card and driver installation for Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000. Refer to "Installing the Documentation" on page four of this Quick Start Guide for information on setting up the online documentation. Installation for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Before installing the driver, you will need a copy of the operating system installation media, usually a CD supplied with your computer or operating system.
enable and configure encryption. You must set the wireless client for the same encryption algorithm and Shared Key values as the access point it will associate with. Refer to the Network Interface Card User Guide for more details about configuring encryption. 7.. Dave the configuration settings and exit by clicking OK. 8.. Restart your computer. 9.. Make sure that the network protocol parameters, including the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask, are set correctly for your computer. 10..
Adapter LED’s The WLAN adapter LED’s perform identical functions when indicating the operational status of the card. Off No access point associated with the card. Slow Blinking Card is attempting to associate with an access point. Fast Blinking Card exchanged data with an access point. The higher the data rate, the faster the blinking. Removing the PC Card 1.. Use the release lever or button your card slot to free the PC Card (Figure 3). 2.. Pull on the sides of the card to remove it from the slot.
