Dynabook PA3070WL Wireless LAN Module User Manual InstallingWirelessLAN

Toshiba Corporation Wireless LAN Module InstallingWirelessLAN

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Installing Wireless LAN1 / 3Installing Wireless LANTo install the internal Wireless LAN, follow the procedures below.Removing the battery packBefore installing the Wireless LAN board, remove the battery pack.Installing the Wireless LAN boardBefore installing the Wireless LAN board, you will first have to remove the keyboard. Follow the steps below and refer toFigure 1 to Figure 5.1. Turn the computer upside down.2. Remove one screw securing the keyboard.Figure 1Removing one screw3. Turn the computer rightside up and open the display cover.4. Insert your fingernail or a thin object between under the rim of the keyboard brace and lift out the brace.Figure 2Removing the keyboard brace
Installing Wireless LAN2 / 35. Remove two screws securing the keyboard.6. Rotate the keyboard out and lay it on the palm rest.Figure 3Removing the keyboard7. Remove one screw securing the shield plate and lift out the plate.Figure 4Removing the shield plate8. Connect the antenna cables to the Wireless LAN board.9. Hold the board at about a 45 degree angle and insert it into PJ118 on the computer. Press the board carefully andfirmly to ensure a solid connection.
Installing Wireless LAN3 / 310. Push the board down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches.Figure 5Inserting the Wireless LAN board11. Seat the shield plate and secure it with one screw.12. Seat the keyboard and secure two screws.13. Seat the keyboard holder and press to secure latches.14. Turn the computer upside down and secure one screw.Installing the battery packInstall the battery pack.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-1About Toshiba Wireless Solution 1Wireless LAN Network ScenariosThe Wireless LAN Card Kit enables you to:n Connect your computer to a Peer-to-Peer workgroup of wireless computing devices.n Connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure that includesWireless LAN Access Points, or other IEEE802.11 compliant LAN systems.n Expand the capabilities of your Wireless LAN Access Points, to support wirelessdevices that have been equipped with Wireless LAN Card.NOTE:The internal Wireless LAN Card can’t be used with the Toshiba Wireless LAN PC Card.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-2Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupThe Peer-to-Peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wirelessworkgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Filesand Printer Sharing” as supported by Microsoft Networking.Figure 1-1 Peer-to-Peer Wireless WorkgroupYou can use this option to setup a temporary or ad-hoc network in environments where noaccess points are available (for example in Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)environments).As long as the stations are within range of one another, this is the easiest and leastexpensive way to set up a wireless network.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-3Enterprise NetworkingFigure 1-2 Stand Alone Wireless LANWith the Wireless LAN Access Points you can connect to a corporate Local Area Network(LAN) infrastructure to have wireless access to all network facilities. LAN Infrastructuresmay either be.n Stand-alone wireless LANs as pictures in Figure 1-2n Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet network as picturedin Figure 1-3.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-4Figure 1-3 LAN Infrastructure
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-5It’s EasyThe Wireless LAN Card functions like any standard wired Ethernet card, but Wireless LANdoes not need any wires!Where an Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub and/or patch panel, the cablephysically ties you down to the location of the wired connection.Wireless LAN allows you connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) systemfrom anywhere within the wireless coverage area. Expanding or re-designing your networkis easy: Add or relocate Wireless LAN Access Points, power-up your (new) Wireless LANcomputers, and you’re done!Unlike Ethernet, Wireless LAN will enable you to roam throughout the network whileremaining connected to the LAN.NOTE:The Wireless LAN Card is a radio product. Refer to the flyer “Information to the User” forregulatory information that may apply in your country.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-6Wireless LAN Card FeaturesToshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card is a wireless network card that fits into Mini PCITypeIIIA.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-7Wireless LAN Card TypesThe Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that complies with the IEEE 802.11standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The Wireless LAN Card supports data rates up to11 Mbit/s.n Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless EthernetCompatibility Alliance (WECA). This means that your Wirelesshardware will communicate with other vendors’ IEEE 802.11compliant wireless LAN product.n Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based onDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technologythat complies with the “IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B).
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-8Wireless LAN CardsThe Wireless LAN Card supports the following wireless LAN features:n Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbit/s.n Frequency Channel Selection (2.4GHz).n Roaming over multiple channels.n Card Power Management.n Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on the 128 bit RC4 encryptionalgorithm
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-9Finding InformationThis document was designed to give you a brief introduction about the Wireless LAN Card.In this document you will find the most important information to get your Wireless LANnetwork up and running, with a minimum set of parameters.Alternatively you can consult the on-line help documentation for the Wireless LAN driversand/or tools by:n Clicking the [Help] button on your screen, orn Pressing the [F1] function key on your keyboard.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-10Basic Settings for Enterprise NetworksIf you wish to connect to an Enterprise Network, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profilewindow to:n Click the start button from the Windows task bar.n Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.n In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless Network icon.n Select to connect to an Access Point.n Set the correct Network Name .Figure 1-4 Edit Configuration window
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-111. In the field Network Name define the name of the wireless network to which you wantto connect. You can either use:n The value “ANY”To connect to any wireless LAN network in the vicinity of your computer.n An “exact” value to connect toConsult your LAN Administrator for the value that applies to your network.The Network Name can be any alphanumeric string in the range of “a” to “z”, “A” to “Z”and “0” to “9” with a maximum of 32 characters (case-sensitive).2. Click OK to confirm and return to the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window.3. Click OK again to finish.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-12Basic Settings for Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupsIf you wish to connect to a Peer-to-Peer workgroup, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profilewindow to:n Click the start button from the Windows task bar.n Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.n In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless Network icon.n Select to connect to a Peer-to-Peer Workgroup.n Set the correct Network Name and Encryption Key.Figure 1-5 Edit Configuration window : Peer-to-Peer1. In the field Network Name define the name of the wireless network to which you wantto connect.The Network Name can be any alphanumeric string in the range of “a” to “z”, “A” to“Z” and “0” to “9” with a maximum of 32 characters (case-sensitive).n If there is already a Peer-to-Peer group with this name available your computer willautomatically connect to this workgroup.n If there is not yet such a group available, your computer will automatically start onewith this name.2. Click OK to confirm and return to the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window.3. Click OK again to finish.Working with Wireless and Windows 2
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-13IntroductionThis chapter provides general information about:n Using your Wireless LAN Cardn View Other Computersn View Wireless Link Qualityn View/Modify Wireless LAN Card Settingsn Finding More Information
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-14Using your Wireless LAN CardRadio AntennasThe radio and antennas of your Wireless LAN Card perform best in an open environmentwith as few obstacles as possible.n To achieve the maximum range for wireless communications do not close the top paneland cover the top panel objects such as books or thick stacks of paper.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-15View Other ComputersWhen multiple Wireless LAN stations are up-and-running in your wireless network, you canuse the procedure described below to display the other computers:1. Start Windows Explorer.2. Scroll down the list of files and folders to look for the item Network Neighborhood.3. Double-click the Network Neighborhood item to display all stations in your MicrosoftNetworking Group.4. To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the EntireNetwork icon.If you cannot find other (Wireless LAN) networked computers, verify whether the otherWireless LAN computers are:n Powered up and logged on to the network.n Configured to operate with identical Microsoft Network settings concerning:- Networking Protocol- Wireless Network Name- Workgroup NameTo view or modify the Station Name or Workgroup of your computer, proceed as follows:1. Click the Start button from the Windows task bar.2. Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon.4. In the Network Settings window, select the Identification tab.You can verify and change the Station Name or Workgroup parameters.NOTE:You have to restart your computer before changes to the Network Settings will be effected.To verify the radio connection with other stations refer to “View Wireless Link Quality”.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-16Using the Client ManagerIf you installed the Wireless LAN Client Manager you can use the Client Manager to:n Verify the quality of your wireless connection to the network.n View/Modify the configuration settings of your Wireless LAN Card.The Client Manager icon is displayed in the “System Tray” of your Windows taskbar at the right-side on the bottom of your screen, indicating that the ClientManager programs is running.n Click the icon once with your left mouse button to retrieve a more detailedstatus overview.n Click the icon once with your right mouse button to display a menu with more options.View Wireless Link QualityYou can use Client Manager icon on the Windows task bar to verify the link quality of yournetwork connection.An overview of all possible icons is given in Table2-1. When the Client Manager icon is notindicating excellent or good radio connection, act as described in Table2-1.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-17Table 2-1 Client Manager IconIcon Description ColorExcellent radio connection GreenGood radio connection GreenMarginal radio connection:The radio signal is weak. Move closer to the Wireless LANAccess Point.YellowPoor radio connection:The radio signal is very weak. Save your files and move closerto the Wireless LAN Access Point.RedNo radio connection because:n Looking for initial connection, orn You have moved out of range of the network.RedPeer-to Peer network connection Blank
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-18View/Modify Wireless LAN Card SettingsIf you would like to view or modify Wireless LAN parameters, for example because youwould like to connect to another network or type of network, proceed as follows:1. Right-click on the Client Manager icon on the Windows task bar.2. From the menu, select Configuration Profile (see Figure 2-1) and select:n Add/Edit Profile to add a new profile or to modify an existing profile.n One of the existing profiles (if present) to select a profile without viewing ormodifying the settings.After selecting and another profile, the Card will use the selected profile to connect to thewireless network.Figure 2-1 Edit Wireless Configuration Settings
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-19If your Client Manager icon is not visible, you have to start the Client Manager programagain:1. Click the start button from the Windows task bar.2. Select Programs, and then select the Toshiba Wireless Solution workgroup.3. Next select Client Manager to start the Client Manager program.Alternatively you can to change the Card configuration via the Control Panel:1. Click the start button from the Windows task bar.2. Click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless Network icon.4. (Optional) Change the parameters you would like to modify, and clickn the OK button to confirm your changes, orn the Cancel button to ignore your modifications.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-20Finding More InformationIf you are looking for more information than contained in this Wireless LAN Card – pleaseconsult one of the following:n The on-line help system of your Wireless LAN system – for information about softwareand driver functionality. To View the on-line help system click the Help button or press[F1] function key on your keyboard in any Wireless window, orAdvanced Configurations 3IntroductionAlthough your Wireless LAN Card will work fine in most network environment with the BasicParameters, you may wish to explore the advanced parameters options as displayed on theWireless LAN Card’s Edit Configuration windows.Only if connected to an existing network advanced parameters can be specified for anWireless LAN Card. Consult your LAN Administrator for information about whether theseparameters apply to your situation.Encryption Parameters TabThe encryption tab enables you to define the encryption keys that your Wireless LAN Cardshould use to:n Decrypt wireless massages received via its wireless interface.n Encrypt data that will be transmitted via the wireless interface.CAUTION:Encryption needs to be the same for all Wireless LAN stations.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-21Figure 3-1 Setup Encryption ParametersYou can identify up to 4 different key values to decrypt wireless data, and select one ofthese keys to encrypt wireless data transmissions.Advanced parameters TabOne the Advanced parameters tab of the Edit Configuration window you can adjust anumber of parameters.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-22Figure 3-2 Setup Advanced Parameters
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-23n Card PowerManagement To extend the battery life of (mobile) wireless devices.n InterferenceRobustness Can be activated in exceptional cases when troubleshooting slowperformance of the Wireless LAN network that could be relatedto in-band interference from e.g. microwave ovens.n RTS/CTS MediumReservation This parameter can be activated:- if density of Wireless LAN stations and access points is verylow- as a result of poor network performance due to excessive frame collisions at the access pointsAdmin Parameters TabOn the Admin parameters tab of the Edit Configuration window the following parameterscan be specified.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-24Figure 3-3 Setup Admin Parametersn Distance betweenAccess Points Depending on the number of access points in a Wireless LANnetwork this parameter controls the network performance.n MAC Address Can be activated in exceptional cases when troubleshooting slowperformance of the Wireless LAN network that could be relatedto in-band interference from e.g. microwave ovens.Card Specifications 4Physical SpecificationsTable 4-1 Physical SpecificationsForm Factor Mini PCI TypeIIIAColor Black for Wireless LAN CardDimensionsWeightTemperature & HumidityOperation 0 to 55 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)Although the Card may still operate in the range of –20 to 70 C, operation outside the rangeof 0 to 55 C may no longer be according to specifications.Table 4-2 Power CharacteristicDoze Mode 45mAReceive Mode 250mA
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-25Transmit Mode 350mAPower Supply 3.3V
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-26Networking CharacteristicsTable 4-3 Networking CharacteristicsCompatibility n IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS (DSSS)n Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless EthernetCompatibility Alliance (WECA)Network OperatingSystemn Microsoft Windows® NetworkingMicrosoft Windows® 95:n NDIS3 Miniport DriverMicrosoft Windows® NT v4.0:n NDIS4 Miniport DriverHost Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows® 98/Me/2000n NDIS5 Miniport DriverMedia Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK)n High 11 Mb/sn Medium 5.5 Mb/sn Standard 2 Mb/sn Low 1 Mb/sData RateThe cards use an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-27Radio CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary:n According to the country where the product was purchased.n According to the type of product that was purchased.Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LANWireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4GHzband, local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wirelesscommunication equipment.NOTE:Refer to the flyer “Information to the User” for regulatory information that may apply inyour country.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-28Table 4-4 Radio CharacteristicsR-F Frequency Band 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz)Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrumn CCK for High & Medium Transmit Raten DQPSK for Standard Transmit Raten DBPSK for Low Transmit RateSpreading 11-chip Barker SequenceBit Error Rate (BER) Better than 10-5Nominal Output Power 15 dBmReceiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBmDelay Spread(at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-29The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wirelesscommunication. Communications at lower Transmit range may travel larger distances.NOTE:The range values listed in Table 4-4 are typical distance as measured at the ToshibaWireless LAN laboratories. These values may provide a rule of thumb and may varyaccording to the actual radio conditions at the location where the Wireless LAN productwill be installed.n The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placednear metal surfaces and solid high-density materials.n Range is also impacted due to “obstacles” in the signal path of the radio that mayeither absorb or reflect the radio signal.Table 4-4 lists the typical ranges when used indoors in “office environments” that can bedescribed as follows:n In Open Office environments, antennas can “see” each other, i.e. there are nophysical obstructions between them.n In Semi-open Office environments, work space is divided by shoulder-height, hollowwall elements; antennas are at desktop level.n In Closed Office environments, work space is separated by floor-to-ceiling brickwalls.
Toshiba Wireless LAN mini-PCI Card – Getting started 1-30Supported Frequency Sub-bandsSubject to the radio regulations that apply in your country, your Wireless LAN Card maysupport a different set of 2.4 GHz channels (see Table 4-5).Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or Toshiba Sales office for information about theradio regulations that apply in your country.Table 4-5 Wireless IEEE 802.11 Channels SetsFrequency Range 2400-2483.5 MHz 1Channel ID1 24122 24173 24224 24275 24326 24377 24428 24479 245210 245711 24621 printed in bold are the factory-set default channelsWhen installing Wireless LAN Cards the channel configuration is managed as follows:n For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LANCard will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LANAccess Point, When roaming between different access points the station candynamically switch to another channel if required.n For Wireless LAN Cards installed into wireless clients that operate in an “Peer-to-Peer”mode, the card will use the default channel 10.n When inserted into a Wireless LAN Access Point, the Wireless LAN Card will use thefactory-set default channel (printed in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selected adifferent channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device.

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