LINKSYS WMP11V4 Wireless-B PCI Adapter User Manual WMP11v4 UG Rev A

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of Linksys.Linksys is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo areregistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are theproperty of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless® Wireless-B PCI Adapter will be free from phys-ical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of pur-chase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User Guide. Ifthese products prove defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support inorder to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR-CHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. Whenreturning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the pack-age and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of theUnited States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handlingcharges.IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCTFROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESRESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITSDOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. Linksysmakes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its prod-ucts or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specif-ically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation withoutobligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENTThis Instant Wireless®Wireless-B PCI Adapter has been tested and complies with the specifi-cations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceFCC Caution: Any changes or modifications nor expressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm fromall persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposurecompliance. WMP11-v4-UG-30530A KL
Wireless-B PCI AdapterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1The Wireless-B PCI Adapter 1Features 1Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2Network Topology 2Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B PCI Adapter 4The Wireless-B PCI Adapter’s Port and LEDs 4Chapter 4: Hardware and Driver Installation andConfiguration for Windows XP 5Overview 5Hardware Installation for Windows XP 5Driver Installation for Windows XP 6Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 9Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configurationfor Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 11Chapter 6: Hardware Installation for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 16Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 17Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor forWindows 98SE, Me, and 2000 18Overview 18Starting the WLAN Monitor 18Link Information 19Site Survey 20Profiles 22Creating a New Profile 24Instant Wireless®SeriesEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless®Series products included in the InstantWireless®Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of theEMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:• ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.• EN 609 50 Safety• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use maybe restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For moredetails, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level ofabove 100 mW are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and arenot allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted theEuropean R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03. Formore details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys CorporateCompliance.• Linksys Group™ vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 Wireless-B PCAdapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin73/23/EEC oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojenmukainen.• Linksys Group™ déclare que la carte PC Instant Wireless IEEE 802.11 est conforme auxconditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la directive89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.• Belgique B L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz).Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m.Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise.Pour une utilisation publique à l’extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de l’IBPT est req-uise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.• France F: Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462,2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés en France. Toute utilisation,qu'elle soit intérieure ou extérieure, est soumise à autorisation. Vous pouvez contacterl'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommuniations (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour laprocédure à suivre.• France F: Restricted frequency band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467,and 2472 MHz respectively) may be used in France. License required for every indoorand outdoor installations. Please contact ART for procedure to follow.• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmi-gungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedureto follow.• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con irivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.• the Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller forprocedure to follow.• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact opmet verkoper voor juiste procedure.
Wireless-B PCI AdapterInstant Wireless®SeriesChapter 1: IntroductionConnect your desktop computer to a wireless network with the LinksysWireless-B PCI Adapter. This card installs in an expansion slot of most desk-top computers, and comes with a Setup Wizard that walks you through config-uring the adapter to your wireless network settings, step by step. The Wireless-B PCI Adapter lets you put your computer almost anywhere inthe building, without the cost and hassle of running cables. Now you don't haveto drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connect-ed to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and sharefiles and other resources such as printers and network storage with other com-puters on the network.The Linksys Wireless-B PCI Adapter is fully compliant with the 802.11b wire-less network standard, transferring data at up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz radioband. And your wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bitencryption, so your data stays secure.So don't hassle with running cables through your house -- get your desktop con-nected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-B PCI Adapter..• Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity for your desktop PC• Data rates up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz radio band• Put your PC wherever you want, with no cabling hassle• Included Setup Wizard takes you through configuration, step by step• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free USCalls• 1-Year Limited WarrantyThe Wireless-B PCI AdapterFeatures1Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29Common Problems and Solutions 29Frequently Asked Questions 29Appendix B: Glossary 33Appendix C: Specifications 38Environmental 39Appendix D: Warranty Information 40Appendix E: Contact Information 41
Wireless-B PCI AdapterIf the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources onlywith the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode canbe used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wire-less transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, elimi-nating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate withcomputers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between thewireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference direct-ly between them.3Instant Wireless®Series2Figure 2-2Chapter 2: Planning Your WirelessNetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area net-work (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device toconnect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequencychannel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in whichthey may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configura-tion is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through anaccess point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers com-municating directly with each other. Choosing between these two modesdepends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or periph-erals with a wired network or not.If the computers on thewireless network need tobe accessed by a wirednetwork or need to share aperipheral, such as a print-er, with the wired networkcomputers, the wirelessnetwork should be set upin infrastructure mode.(See Figure 2-1.) Thebasis of infrastructuremode centers around anaccess point, which servesas the main point of communications in a wireless network. Access pointstransmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network cards, which can roamwithin a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple access points can bearranged to work in succession to extend the roaming range, and can be set upto communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware as well. Network TopologyAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeFigure 2-1
Wireless-B PCI Adapter5Instant Wireless®Series4Chapter 3: Getting to Know theWireless-B PCI AdapterThe port to connect the Wireless PCI Adapter’s Antenna and lights displayingthe Adapter’s activity are shown in Figure 3-1.PortAntenna The Antenna port is where you will connect the Adapter’sexternal antenna. LED IndicatorsPower Green. The Power LED lights up when the Adapter is pow-ered on.Link Green. The Link LED blinks when the Adapter is function-ing in ad-hoc mode. It is solidly lit when the Adapter is func-tioning in infrastructure mode.The Wireless-B PCI Adapter’s Port and LEDsFigure 3-1Chapter 4: Hardware and DriverInstallation and Configuration forWindows XPAfter connecting the Wireless-B PCI Adapter to your computer, you will installthe driver and configure the Adapter.1. Remove any CDs or disks from their drives, and turn off your desktop PC. 2. Open your PC’s case, and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard.Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.3. Slide the Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touch-ing the slot’s contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide theAdapter all the way in. (See Figure 4-1.)4. After the Adapter is set firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC’schassis with a mounting screw. Then close your PC’s case.Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: Go to Chapter 5: SoftwareInstallation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000.Figure 4-1OverviewHardware Installation for Windows XP
Instant Wireless®Series6Wireless-B PCI Adapter72. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo test-ing (See Figure 4-4.) Click the Continue Anyway button. Figure 4-35. Attach the external antenna to the Adapter’s antenna port, as shown in Figure4-2.6. Power on your desktop PC.1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter and Figure 4-3 willappear. Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Clickthe radio button next to Install the software automatically(Recommended). Then click the Next button.Figure 4-2Important: Make sure the antenna is positioned straight up into theair, at a 90º angle from the Adapter (see Figure 5-2). This will ensureoptimum wireless operating range and performance.Driver Installation for Windows XPImportant for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless-B PCIAdapter Setup Wizard. If the Setup Wizard runs automatically after theSetup Wizard CD-ROM has been inserted, click the Exit tab.Figure 4-4
Wireless-B PCI Adapter91. After installing the Adapter,the Windows XP WirelessZero Configuration iconwill appear in your comput-er’s system tray (see Figure4-7). Double-click the icon. 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select thenetwork you want. If this network hasWEP encryptionenabled, go to step 3.If this network doesnot have WEPencryption enabled,then the screen inFigure 4-8 willappear. Check thebox next to Allow meto connect to theselected wirelessnetwork, eventhough it is notsecure. Then clickthe Connect buttonand go to step 4.Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationImportant for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in con-figuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (inthe system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter.Figure 4-7Figure 4-8Note: Steps 2 and 3 are instructions and screenshots for Windows XPwith Service Pack 1 installed. If you have not installed Service Pack1, select the network you want, and click the Connect button. If thenetwork has WEP encryption enabled, enter the WEP key in theNetwork key field, and then click the Connect button.Instant Wireless®Series83. The screen in Figure 4-5 may appear while the files are being copied. 4. After Windows has finished installing the driver, click the Finish buttonfrom the screen shown in Figure 4-6.The driver installation is complete. To configure the Adapter, proceed tothe next section, “Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.”Figure 4-5Figure 4-6
11Instant Wireless®Series10Wireless-B PCI AdapterChapter 5: Software Installationand Configuration for Windows98SE, Me, and 2000The Wireless-B PCI Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installa-tion procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will installthe WLAN Monitor and Device Driver, as well as configure the Adapter.Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The SetupWizard should run automatically, and Figure 5-1 should appear. If it does not,click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enterD:\setup.exe (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must runthe Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware.Figure 5-13. The screen in Figure 4-9 will appear. Enter the WEP key of your wirelessnetwork in the Network key field, and re-enter it in the Confirm network keyfield. Click the Connect button.To find the WEPencryption key set-tings of the otherwireless devices inyour network, suchas the WAP11Wireless AccessPoint, you may useany device’s web-based utility tocheck the WEPencryption screenfor the correct keyentries. If you areusing other manu-facturers’ accesspoints, refer to theirdocumentation formore informationabout WEP encryp-tion. 4. The screen in Figure 4-10 willappear if your connection isactive.For more information about WEP, refer to your access point’s user guide, orvisit www.linksys.com.For more information about wireless networking on a Windows XP computer,click Start and then Help and Support. Enter the keyword wireless in thefield provided, and press the Enter key.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-B PCI Adapter iscomplete.Figure 4-9Note: Windows XP does not support the use of a passphrase. Enter theexact WEP key used by your access point.Figure 4-10

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