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PC Card UG.book Page i Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights reserved. ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Broadcom and the 125 High Speed ModeTM logo are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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PC Card UG.book Page 1 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic WPCC100 802.11g Wireless PC Card Adapter. This PC Card supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. Package Contents ViewSonic WPCC100 802.11g Wireless PC Card Adapter Networking Companion CD (with Setup Wizard and User Guide) NOTE: Insert this CD first.
PC Card UG.book Page 2 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Features • Up to 54Mbps signal rate at a frequency of 2.4GHz • Wireless security using WEP or WPA with TKIP encryption • • • • and EAP-type Authentication Supports both 802.11b and 802.
PC Card UG.book Page 3 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM LED Indicators Power LED Link LED Power LED - This indicator will light up when the PC Card Adapter is powered on. Link LED - This indicator will show the amount of network traffic. The more this indicator blinks, the more network traffic there is.
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PC Card UG.book Page 6 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Installation NOTE: The installation instructions below apply to Windows XP. Instructions for Windows 98 SE, ME, and 2000 are noted where applicable, and configuration instructions for these three operating systems are located in the Appendix. To install your ViewSonic WPCC100 Wireless 802.11g PC Card Adapter, do the following: 1 Insert the supplied Network Companion CD into the CDROM drive of your PC.
PC Card UG.book Page 7 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM 3 From the next screen shown below, click WPCC100 Driver Installation. 4 Complete the InstallShield Wizard instructions starting with the screen shown below. 5 After completing the on-screen instructions restart your PC.
PC Card UG.book Page 8 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM NOTE for Windows 98 SE: After restarting your PC, you may be asked to restart your PC again and/or insert the Windows 98 SE CD. Please follow these instructions. 6 With your PC powered on, insert the WPCC100 Wireless PC Adapter into an available PC Card slot with the ViewSonic bird logo facing up. NOTE: Leave the PC turned on for the remaining installation steps.
PC Card UG.book Page 9 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM 8 Complete the Wireless Configuration procedure for your operating system: • If you are using Window XP, complete the instructions in the next section, Wireless Configuration. • If you are using Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, see the Appendix for configuration instructions. Wireless Configuration SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCC100, you will need the configuration settings (Network Name [SSID], security settings, etc.
PC Card UG.book Page 10 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM The Wireless Network Connection screen displays. An access point (SSID) that does not have a network key (WEP or WPA) 2 In the Available wireless networks list, click the network name (SSID) that you want to join. • If you selected an SSID without a network key (WEP or • • 10 WPA) associated with it, click Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure, then click Connect.
PC Card UG.book Page 11 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM An access point (SSID) that does have a network key (WEP or WPA) IMPORTANT: Un-check this box. NOTE: The WPCC100 Wireless 802.11g PC Card Adapter reads the Network Name (SSID) from accessible access points and/or the router or gateway connected to your wireless network.
PC Card UG.book Page 12 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Verifying a Successful Installation The simplest way to verify a successful installation is to try opening your Internet browser. If it opens, installation is complete. For a more thorough way to verify a successful installation, do the following: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, select Classic View, click System, select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager tab.
PC Card UG.book Page 13 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Chapter 3: Appendix Wireless Configuration for Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCC100, you will need the configuration settings (Network Name, security settings, etc.) of your wireless router or gateway. For your convenience, write down these settings for later reference. Before you start configuring your WPCC100, be sure you complete the Installation steps on Pages 5-9.
PC Card UG.book Page 14 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM 2 Click the Profile Setting tab (shown above), then click Add. 3 Enter the wireless configuration settings that are consistent with your router, gateway, etc. This includes Profile Name (optional), SSID (network name), Network Type, Transfer Rate, WEP or WPA security settings, etc. 4 Click Complete, then click Connect.
PC Card UG.book Page 15 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Troubleshooting For the fastest solution to an installation problem, please refer to the solutions below before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support for assistance. The setup wizard does not launch after I insert the Networking Companion CD. • If the CD does not auto-start, right-click Start, select • Explore, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click the Setup icon.
PC Card UG.book Page 16 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM 5 Click the Authentication tab, un-check the Enable IEEE 802.1X for this network (if it is selected). If you can not select this check box, then you are not using 802.1x authentication. The WPCC100 does not work properly after installation. • Make sure that the WPCC100 is correctly installed. • • • Verify that the WPCC100 is firmly inserted into the PCMCIA slot inside your computer. Verify that you are using the correct wireless settings.
PC Card UG.book Page 17 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM After installing my WPCC100, my PC goes into Safe Mode when Windows starts. • You might have a resource conflict in Windows. • Resolve any device conflicts in the Windows operating system. You can use Windows Troubleshooting to ensure that your WPCC100 is not trying to use computer resources already being used by another piece of hardware. My wireless notebook PC cannot connect to the Internet.
PC Card UG.book Page 18 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM • Reset your broadband modem. Turn off the modem for 5 • 18 to 10 seconds. Restart the modem, and wait for it to connect to your ISP. After the status lights on your modem indicate that it is connected, and the status lights on your router or gateway show that you have a working wide area network (WAN) connection, try accessing the Internet from your wireless computer again. Reset your router or gateway.
PC Card UG.book Page 19 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need to provide the product’s serial number (on the back of the unit). Country/ Region Website (with email address) T = Telephone F = FAX United States www.viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 Canada www.viewsonic.
PC Card UG.book Page 20 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Specifications WLAN Standards: IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps bit rate 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps bit rate Frequency Range 2.4GHz~2.4835Hz (subject to local regulations) Interface 32 Bit Cardbus LED Status Indicator Power and wireless link/activity Antenna Internal antenna with diversity support Number of Channels 802.11b: USA and Canada - 11 802.11g: USA and Canada - 13 Output Power Max. 100 mW Range 802.
PC Card UG.book Page 21 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Limited Warranty Wireless Network Adapter Products What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its Wireless Network Adapter products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
PC Card UG.book Page 22 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications. Normal wear and tear. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges. How to get service: For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product's serial number.
PC Card UG.book Page 23 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Regulatory Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PC Card UG.book Page 24 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM IMPORTANT: FCC Radiation Exposure Statements This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
PC Card UG.book Page 25 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM Canada IC Compliance Statement Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices (RSS-210) 1. Warning Note: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 2. Operation in 2.
PC Card UG.book Page 26 Friday, July 23, 2004 2:39 PM CE Conformity for Europe The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety.
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