Acer orporated MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Module User Manual WireLAN

Acer Incorporated Wireless LAN Module WireLAN

Manual

InviLink 802.11 user’s guideWireLAN.book Page i Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.Model Number : _________________________________Serial Number: ___________________________________Purchase Date: ___________________________________Place of Purchase: ________________________________Copyright © 2001. Acer Incorporated.All Rights Reserved.InviLink 802.11 user’s guideOriginal Issue: March 2001All company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.WireLAN.book Page ii Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
1Regulatory InformationThe MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.Canada - Industry Canada (IC)•This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.Europe - EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:•ETS 300-826•ETS 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in an MPCI-101 Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions:•This device may not cause harmful interference.•This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.Exposure to Radio Frequency RadiationThe radiated output power of the MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.The transmitter and the antenna are permanently installed inside the notebook, and are specific for this model (not for generic computer). The antenna of this device is installed on the corner of the top of the LCD display. For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits. it should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of the user, and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person.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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful WireLAN.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
2interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into 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.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). 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.Responsible Party: Acer America Corporation, 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134 Telephone No:1-408-432-6200 WireLAN.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
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5Starting InviLink 802.11When you first start your computer, press the InviLink 802.11 button to turn on the capability. A dialog box will be displayed showing which capability is enabled. Note: Before you can use the InviLink 802.11 capability, there are some settings you should consider. To access these settings, open the MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Client Manager software.Note: The 802.11 does not support Wake-On LAN (WOL).Using the MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Client ManagerTo access the MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Client Manager software, click on the icon at the bottom right of your screen. The MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Client Manager dialog box will appear as follows: WireLAN.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
6The Current configuration profile setting is Default. You can edit this by clicking on the Actions option, at the top of the dialog box, to access the Add/Edit Configuration Profile dialog box. In this dialog box, you can add or change a profile name, change the kind of profile or edit a profile. There are two profiles currently available with your MPCI-101 Wireless LAN Client Manager software, Access Point and Peer-to-Peer Group.Access PointUnder the Basic tab in Edit Profile, the Network Name is left blank by default. This will enable your system to connect to any available Access Point in your area. You can access a specific Access Point by typing the Network Name. You can also make your transmissions to and from an Access Point secured by enabling the Enable Data Security option under the WireLAN.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
7Encryption tab and then typing the code corresponding to each key. Click the Help button for more detail. Peer-to-PeerFor a Peer-to-Peer connection, set the correct Network Name and Encryption Key if you want secure transmissions to and from other Peer-to-Peer enabled systems. Click on OK to confirm your settings. The InviLink 802.11 button is used to toggle on and off its capabilities. By default, when you power up your system, these wireless communication features are disabled. See the table below for more detail. Bluetooth802.11 Wireless LANDefault Press oncePress twicePress againNot installed Not installed Off Off Off OffWireLAN.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
8Important: Turn off the wireless function when inside an airplane to prevent interference with navigation systems.InviLink 802.11 additional information for Peer-to-Peer Group featureTo optimize your InviLink 802.11 capabilities, there are some settings that need to be added. Follow the instructions below:1Right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon on your Windows desktop and click on Properties.Not installed Installed Off 802.11 selected Off 802.11 selectedInstalled Not installed Off Bluetooth selectedOff Bluetooth selectedInstalled Installed Off Bluetooth selected802.11 selected OffBluetooth802.11 Wireless LANDefault Press oncePress twicePress againWireLAN.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
92In the Network dialog box, under the Configuration tab, click on Client for Microsoft Networks and then click on Add... to add the selection. 3In the Select Network ComponentType dialog box, click on Protocol and then click on Add... to add the selection.4In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, on the left side under Manufacturers:, select Microsoft. On the right side under the Network Protocols:, left-click on NetBEUI. Then click on OK to confirm the selection. In the Network dialog box, click on OK to WireLAN.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
10exit. You have to reboot your computer in order for the new settings to take effect. 5After you have reboot you computer, you will be able to see the icon at the bottom right of your screen. Click on the icon shown below to access your wireless LAN dialog box. 6Click on the Actions menu and select Add/Edit Configuration Profile.WireLAN.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
117In the Add/Edit Configuration Profile dailog box, select Peer-to-Peer Group. Then click on Edit Profile to access the Edit Configuration dialog box..8The Network Name should be the same for all of the computers that are connected to the same Peer-to-Peer Group. Click on OK to confirm the setting. WireLAN.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
12Card SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsNote: Although the PC Card may still operate in the range of -20° to 70° C, operation outside the range of 0° to 55° C may no longer be according to specifications.Form Factor MINI PCI CardDimensions (LxWxH) 59.75x 50.95 x 4.5 mmWeight 15 gram (PC Card)Temperature & HumidityOperation 5° to 35° C maximum humidity 95%Transit -20° to 70° C 15 to 95% (no condensation allowed)Storage -10° to 60° C 10 to 90% (no condensation allowed)WireLAN.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
13Power CharacteristicsNetworking CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of the MPCI-101 WILELESS LAN CARD may vary:•According to the country where the product was purchased.•According to the type of product that was purchased.Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although the MPCI-101 WILELESS LAN CARD has been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment.To comply with such regulations, MPCI-101 WILELESS LAN CARD is marketed with dedicated channel-sets with a number of factory-programmed channels identified by the following acronyms:•ETS for countries that adhere to the regulations as defined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI),•FCC for countries that adhere to the regulations as defined by the Doze Mode 30mAReceive Mode 230 mATransmit Mode 330 mAPower Supply 3.3 V ± 0.2 VData Rate High 11 Mb/sMedium 5.5 Mb/sStandard 2 Mb/sLow 1 Mb/sThe cards use an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism.WireLAN.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
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15Radio Characteristic SpecificationsR-F Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2500 MHz)Number of selectable sub-channelsNorth America (FCC) 11Europe (ETS) 11France (FR) 2Japan (JP) 11Other Countries: 11Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread SpectrumCCK for High & Medium Transmit RateDQPSK for Standard Transmit RateDBPSK for Low Transmit RateSpreading 11-chip Barker SequenceBit Error Rate (BER) Better than 10-5Nominal Output Power 15 dBmRange (100 bytes User Data) / Transmit RateHigh Speed11 Mb/s Medium Speed5.5 Mb/sStandard Speed2 Mb/sLow Speed1 Mb/sOpen Office Environment 160 m (525 ft.) 270 m(885 ft.) 400 m(1300 ft.) 550 m(1750 ft.)Semi-Open Office Environment50 m(165 ft.) 70 m(230 ft.) 90 m(300 ft.) 115 m(375 ft.)Closed Office 25 m(80 ft.) 35 m(115 ft.) 40 m(130 ft.) 50 m(165 ft.)Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBmWireLAN.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM
16Supported Frequency Sub-bandsSubject to the radio regulations that apply in your country, your MPCI-101 WILELESS LAN CARD may support a different set of 2.4 GHz channels (see table below).Consult your Authorized Acer Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your countryMPCI-101 IEEE 802.11 Channels SetsDelay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 nsFrequency Range 2400-2500 MHzaE2YQFIVWTVMRXIHMRFSPHEVIXLIJEGXSV]WIXHIJEYPXGLERRIPWChannels ID FCC ETSI France Japan1 2412 2412 - 24122 2417 2417 - 241732422 2422 - 24224 2427 2427 - 24275 2432 2432 - 24326 2437 2437 - 24377 2442 2442 - 24428 2447 2447 - 24479 2452 2452 - 245210 2457 2457 2457 245711 2462 2462 2462 2462WireLAN.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:54 PM

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