Motorola Solutions 89FT7023 802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini PCI Transmitter Module User Manual PCE UG 6802978C75

Motorola Solutions, Inc. 802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini PCI Transmitter Module PCE UG 6802978C75

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6802978C75-B@6802978C75@April 2006User’s GuideWDE1000CardBus AdaptorWDE1100Mini PCI Card6802978C75-BWDE1000WDE1100
iiDisclaimerStatements included in this manual indicating support pro-vided by Motorola are subject to changes at any time. Motorola reserves the right to make changes to this manual.Declaration of ConformityIf 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 encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 dif-ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for help.As a personal computer peripheral, 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.FCC ID: AZ489FT7016 refers to WDE1000FCC ID: AZ489FT7023 refers to WDE1100Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)Responsible Party Name: Motorola, Inc.Address: 1301 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 USA Phone Number: 1-800-221-7144Hereby declares that the product:Product Name:WDE1000/WDE1100Model Number: F2889A/F2892AConforms to the following regulations:FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)Class B Digital DeviceThis 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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.NOTEWDE1100 only.WDE1100 is an OEM module and is intended only for OEM integra-tors under the following condi-tions:1. The antenna should be installed so there is at least 20cm of separation between the body of the user and nearby persons and the antenna.2. The OEM Module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.3. The antenna installation of this OEM Module, including antenna gain, must satisfy the requirements as specified in FCC ID: AZ489FT7023 grant of equipment authorization.As long as the above conditions are met, further transmitter tests will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this Module installed.If the above conditions can not be met then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product.In this case, the OEM Integrator will be responsible for re-evaluation the end product, including the transmitter, and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.NOTE
iiiRegulatory RequirementsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires application for certification of digital devices in accordance with CFR Title 47, Part 15 and Part 90. This includes Elec-tromagnetic Energy Exposure (EME) testing. As the WDE1000/1100 is not a stand-alone modem but is a PC card, the WDE1000/1100 cannot be tested by itself for EME certification and was tested while inserted in a laptop computer.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.The WDE1000/1100 transmitters, 802.11a@4.9GHz and 802.11b/g@2.4GHz will not work simultaneously when used in the present configuration.Safety and General InformationIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFI-CIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOTOROLA WDE1000/1100.RF Operational CharacteristicsYour Motorola product contains a radio frequency transmit-ter to convey the information you wish to send as well as occasional automatic signals used to sustain connection to the wireless network, and a receiver which enables you to receive communication and connection information from the network.Antenna Care (WDE1000 only)Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio product and may violate FCC regu-lations. When using any approved accessory antenna, posi-tion it at least eight inches (20 cm) from any part of any person.DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio product is "IN USE". Holding the antenna affects communication quality and may cause the product to operate at a higher power level than needed.Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for WDE1100 Installed as Fixed SiteIf WDE1100 is installed at a fixed location and operated as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following requirements in order to ensure optimal perform-ance and compliance with the RF energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed in “Product Operation and EME Exposure” on page iii:•The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if at all possible.•As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements, signage, and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not exceeded.Product Operation and EME ExposureYour Motorola product is designed to comply with the fol-lowing national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME):•United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J.•American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Insti-tute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). C95. 1-1992.•Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). C95. 1-1999 Edition.•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.•Ministry of Health (Canada). Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999.•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommu-nications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Expo-sure) Standard 2003.•ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 303 (July 2, 2002) "Regulation of the limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 kHz and 300 GHz." "Attachment to Resolution 303 from July 2, 2002."The WDE1000 has been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits in laptop computer configurations with side PCMCIA slots, and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construc-tion, and electrical and RF characteristics.WDE1000 only.The WDE1000 was approved by the United States Federal Commu-nications Commission (FCC) for use with internal on board antennas.For external antenna use in the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires that an approval will be obtained.NOTE
ivFCC ID: AZ489FT7016 MEET THE GOVERN-MENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your WDE1000 is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission lim-its for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Govern-ment. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.The exposure standard for WDE1000 employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.(1) Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions reviewed by the FCC with the WDE1000 transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the WDE1000 while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the WDE1000 is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.Before a WDE1000 model is available for sale to the pub-lic, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC for each model.The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this WDE1000 with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this WDE1000 is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: AZ489FT7016.(1) In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for modems used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a sub-stantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measure-ments.FCC ID: AZ489FT7023 MEET THE GOVERN-MENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.Your WDE1100 is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission lim-its for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Govern-ment. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.After integration, this device uses electromagnetic energy in the RF spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency energy or radio waves to send and receive information. The integrated radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking or sending data), not when it is receiving (listening or receiving data) or in standby mode.Before a WDE1100 model is available for sale to the pub-lic, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC for each model.The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this WDE1100 with all reported MPE as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. MPE information on this WDE1100 is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID: AZ489FT7023.Electro Magnetic Interference/CompatibilityFacilitiesTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your WDE1000/1100 in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensi-tive to external RF energy.AircraftWhen instructed to do so, turn off your WDE1000/1100 when on board an aircraft. Any use of a WDE1000/1100 must be in accordance with applicable regulations per air-line crew instructions.Medical DevicesPacemakersThe Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum separation of 8 Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.NOTE
vinches (20 cm) be maintained between a WDE1000/1100 and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Persons with pacemakers should:•ALWAYS keep the WDE1000/1100 more than 8 inches (20 cm) from their pacemaker when the WDE1000/1100 is turned ON.•Turn the WDE1000/1100 OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.Hearing AidsSome digital wireless modem products may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to dis-cuss alternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.Operational WarningsOperational CautionsCleaning and Drying ConsiderationsThis product is not water proof, and exposing the unit to liquids may result in permanent damage to the unit.If your WDE1000/1100 interior gets wet, then do not try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or a dryer as this will damage the WDE1000/1100 and void the warranty. Instead, do the following:1. Immediately power off the WDE1000/1100.2. Shake excess liquid from WDE1000/1100.3. Place the WDE1000/1100 in an area that is at room temperature and has good air flow.4. Let the WDE1000/1100 dry for 72 hours before power-ing on again.If the WDE1000/1100 does not work after following the steps listed above, contact your dealer for servicing infor-mation.Clean the external surfaces of the WDE1000/1100 with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the WDE1000/1100. Avoid the use of any petroleum-based solvent cleaners. Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the WDE1000/1100.Warranty InformationIf the affected product is being purchased pursuant to a written Communications System Agreement signed by Motorola, the warranty contained in that written agreement will apply. Otherwise, the following warranty applies.What This Warranty Covers And For How LongMotorola Inc. or, if applicable, Motorola Canada Limited ("Motorola") warrants the Motorola manufactured Broad-band Data communications product, against material defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of One (1) Year from the date of ship-ment.Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it with the same or equivalent Product (using new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided purchaser notifies Motorola according to the terms of this warranty. Repaired or replaced Product is warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of the Prod-uct shall become the property of Motorola.For Vehicle With Air Bags:Do not place a WDE1000/1100 in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a WDE1000/1100 is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the WDE1000/1100 may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn off your WDE1000/1100 prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. unless it is a modem product type type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Safe” (for example, Factory Mutual, or CSA). Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.Blasting Caps and Blasting AreasTo avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your WDE1000/1100 when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. !W A R N I N G!!W A R N I N G!!C a u t i o n
viThis express limited warranty is extended by Motorola to the original end user purchaser purchasing the Product for purposes of leasing or for commercial, industrial, or gov-ernmental use only, and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Prod-uct manufactured by Motorola. Motorola assumes no obli-gations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of Motorola. Unless made in a separate written agreement between Motorola and the original end user purchaser, Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product.Motorola cannot be responsible in any way for any ancil-lary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, Motorola disclaims liability for range, coverage, or opera-tion of the system as a whole under this warranty.General ProvisionsThis warranty sets forth the full extent of Motorola's responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at Motorola's option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. MOTOR-OLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-ULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PUR-CHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COM-MERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.How To Get Warranty Service?Purchaser must notify Motorola's representative or call Motorola's Customer Response Center at 1-800-247-2346 within the applicable warranty period for information regarding warranty service.What Is Not Covered By The Warranty1. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.2. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.3. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.4. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.5. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifica-tions, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limi-tation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect perform-ance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.6. Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.7. Batteries (they carry their own separate limited war-ranty).8. Freight costs to the repair depot.9. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized altera-tion of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with Motorola's published spec-ifications or with the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was ini-tially distributed from Motorola.10. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product sur-faces that does not affect the operation of the Product.11. That the software in the Product will meet the pur-chaser's requirements or that the operation of the soft-ware will be uninterrupted or error-free.12. Normal and customary wear and tear.13. Non-Motorola manufactured equipment unless bearing a Motorola Part Number in the form of an alpha numeric number (i.e., TDE6030B).14. Lift trucks for installation, removal, replacement or repair of the Motorola supplied products from light, power, telephone poles etc.15. Dispatch to remote site locations.16. Loading of software upgrades or fixes into the devices.Governing LawIn the case of a Product sold in the United States and Can-ada, this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the Province of Ontario, respectively.Patent and Software ProvisionsMotorola will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or its parts infringe a United States patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and dam-ages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:1. that Motorola will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim;2. that Motorola will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or com-promise; and
vii3. should the Product or its parts become, or in Motorola's opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such pur-chaser will permit Motorola, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to con-tinue using the Product or its parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or its parts as depreciated and accept its return. The deprecia-tion will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product or its parts as established by Motorola.Motorola will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or its parts furnished hereunder with soft-ware, apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola, nor will Motorola have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of Motorola with respect to infringement of patents by the Product or any its parts thereof.Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. Motorola software may be used in only the Product in which the soft-ware was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modifi-cation, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such Motorola software or exercise of rights in such Motor-ola software is permitted. No license is granted by implica-tion, estoppel or otherwise under Motorola patent rights or copyrights.
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ixWDE1000/1100 User’s GuideContentsDisclaimer iiDeclaration of Conformity iiRegulatory Requirements iiiSafety and General Information iiiWarranty Information vPREFACE................................................................................................................. 1Scope of This Manual............................................................................................................... 1Arrangement of This Manual.................................................................................................... 1Applicable Documentation ....................................................................................................... 1CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION.......................................................................... 3General Description .................................................................................................................. 3WDE1000/1100 Specifications................................................................................................. 5CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 7Your Package Content .............................................................................................................. 7Getting to Know Your WDE1000 ............................................................................................ 7Inserting WDE1000 Into Your Laptop Computer .................................................................... 8Removing WDE1000 from Your Laptop Computer ................................................................ 8System Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9Installing the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Application..................................................... 10Uninstalling the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Application................................................ 23Upgrading the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Application................................................... 25CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION................................................................................ 27Using the MCU....................................................................................................................... 27Configuring a new profile....................................................................................................... 28Activating and Using Your New Profile................................................................................. 39LED Indicators Operation....................................................................................................... 41CHAPTER 4 - TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 43General.................................................................................................................................... 43
xCHAPTER 5 - GLOSSARY ................................................................................. 45APPENDIX A - DISABLING/REMOVING WIFI DRIVERS.......................... 49General.................................................................................................................................... 49Disabling WiFi Drivers........................................................................................................... 49For Windows XP Operating System................................................................................. 49For Windows 2000 Operating System.............................................................................. 50
1WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - PrefacePrefaceScope of This ManualThis manual provides instructions for the operation of the WDE1000 (Wireless Device Enabler) WLAN CardBus Adaptor and the WDE1100 Mini PCI card.Arrangement of This ManualThis manual is arranged as follows:•Preface - Contains the scope of the manual and its arrangement.•Chapter 1-Introduction - Gives a general description of the WDE1000 and its specifications.•Chapter 2-Installation - Gives information about your WDE1000 package content and instruc-tions that will enable you to install the card and its operating software.•Chapter 3 - Operation - Provides you with the information required for setting-up your software and some initial operation instructions.•Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting - Gives a list of possible malfunctions that could occur during soft-ware installation and operation and possible ways to correct them.•Chapter 5 - Glossary - Gives an explanation to terms and abbreviations that appear in the manual.Applicable DocumentationFor additional information regarding Motorola Client Utility (MCU) application configuration and use, refer to the On-line Help that is supplied with the application.
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3WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1 - IntroductionGeneral DescriptionThe Wireless Device Enabler (WDE) CardBus adaptor, referred to throughout this manual as WDE1000 and the Mini PCI that is referred to as WDE1100, provides modem functionality so that a client is able to access the WLAN communication services provided by the system network.This network is an adaptation of an 802.11 System, which provides wireless access to an IP network using the 4.9 GHz licensed / 2.4 GHz unlicensed spectrum. The system enables the WLAN user to transmit and receive data at rates of up to 54 Megabits per second (Mbps) by using a version of the 802.11a standard which is adapted for use in the 4.9 GHz band, or 802.11b/g standard for the 2.4 GHz band.The WDE is supplied in one of two forms: •A CardBus adaptor, which is also known by its more generic label as a PCMCIA card (WDE1000). •A Mini PCI card. Mini PCI cards are commonly used to add WLAN functionality to notebook computers such that the function is fully enclosed by the housing of the notebook (WDE1100).The WDE1000 has the following high level features:•2.4 GHz/4.9 GHz band coverage.•100 mW typical transmit power.•FCC 4.9 GHz high power mask.•Power save mode (for infrastructure communication mode only).•802.11e QoS support (EDCA only).•Two internal antennas and two connectors for external antennas.•Switched Rx antenna diversity.•PCMCIA (32 bit) card.The WDE1000 supports two operational communication modes:•Infrastructure - The WDE1000 communicates with the network via system infrastructure.•Ad-hoc - The WDE1000 communicates with another nearby WDE1000, without using system infrastructure.A Motorola Client Utility (MCU) application, used with the WDE1000 allows configuration and monitoring of the connection. A system tray allows WDE1000 status monitoring. A configurable channel scan list allows for the addition and deletion of channels from the scan list. For single frequency networks, inclusions of the channel in the scan list significantly improves handoff times.In this manual we refer to the CardBus form (WDE1000) that has the same functionality as the Mini PCI card (WDE1100).Mini PCI card (WDE1100) will be available by the end of July 2006.NOTE
Chapter 1 - Introduction4A general view of the WDE1000 is shown in Figure 1. A general view of the WDE1100 is shown in Figure 2.Figure 1. WDE1000 - General ViewFigure 2. WDE1100 - General ViewThe WDE1100 is installed inside your Laptop computer and is not visible during normal operation.NOTE
5WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 1 - IntroductionWDE1000/1100 SpecificationsFrequency Range:802.11b/g: 2.4~2.4835GHzmodified 802.11a @ 4.9GHz: 4.94~4.99GHzModulation Technique:802.11b (DSSS and CCK)802.11g (DSSS, CCK and OFDM)modified 802.11a @ 4.9GHz (OFDM)Output Power (typical):802.11b/g: 18dBm for all modulation rates4.9GHz band: 20MHz channel: 20dBm for all modulation rates10MHz channel: 20dBm for all modulation rates5MHz channel: 20dBm for all modulation ratesRegulatory Compliance:FCC part 90 for 802.11a @ 4.9GHzFCC part 15 for 802.11 b/gAverage Antenna Gain (typical):802.11b/g: 0dBi (on board integral antenna)4.9GHz band: 0dBi (on board integral antenna)Supports external antenna via MMCX connectorOperation Modes:BSS (Infrastructure)
Chapter 1 - Introduction6IBSS (ad-hoc)Operating Temperature:-30 to +60 degrees Celsius Storage Temperature:-40 to +85 degrees Celsius Operating Voltage:3.3V + 10%Dimensions (W x L x H):54 x 129 x 5mm (height is 13.8mm at extension board)Weight:72gHost Interface:WDE1000 - CardBus 32 bits WDE1100 - Mini PCIChannel Support:802 b/g US: 11 (1~11)Modified 802.11a 1 7 overlapping 20 MHz bandwidth channels 2 9 overlapping 10 MHz bandwidth channels 3 10 overlapping 5 MHz bandwidth channelsOperating System:Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4)Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2)Windows XP Tablet (Service Pack 2)
7WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2 - InstallationYour Package ContentVerify that your WDE1000 package contains the following:Getting to Know Your WDE1000Figure 3 gives a detailed description of the WDE1000:Figure 3. WDE1000 - Detailed DescriptionItem # Item Description Model Number Quantity1 WDE1000 Card F2889A 12 CD-ROM HKVN4003A 1
Chapter 2 - Installation8Inserting WDE1000 Into Your Laptop ComputerPerform the following steps (see Figure 4):1. Gently insert the WDE1000 into the PCMCIA slot. Verify that the card is sliding along the guides.Figure 4. WDE1000 - Installing on a Laptop2. Push the card into the Laptop PCMCIA connector.Removing WDE1000 from Your Laptop Com-puterPerform the following steps:1. Press and release the PCMCIA release button to extend it out (see Figure 5).2. Press the PCMCIA release button again to release the WDE card.LaptopComputerPCMCIASlotPush Card InsidePCMCIA Slot
9WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation3. Gently pull the card out from the slot.Figure 5. WDE1000 - Removing from a LaptopSystem RequirementsThe Motorola Client Utility (MCU) requires an IBM PC or compatible computer with the following minimum configuration:Processor: Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz or higherMemory (RAM): 256 MBPCMCIA slot (for WDE1000): At least one availableFree hard disk space: 20 MBDrive: CD-ROMOperating System: Microsoft Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Microsoft Windows® XP Professional (Service Pack 2)or Microsoft Windows® Tablet (Service Pack 2)PCMCIA ReleaseButtonPull Card Outfrom PCMCIA Slot
Chapter 2 - Installation10Installing the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) ApplicationPerform the following steps:1. Quit all Windows applications.2. Insert your WDE1000 into your laptop. The following screen appears after few seconds for first installation:The MCU must be installed by a system administrator.The WDE1000 must be inserted into your laptop computer before installing the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) application (see “Inserting WDE1000 Into Your Laptop Computer” on page 8).When inserting the WDE1000 into your laptop computer before the installation, a “New Hardware Found” pop-up dialog appears. Press “CANCEL” wether the driver name is displayed or not.NOTE
11WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation3. Press Cancel button.4. Insert the MCU CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.5. In case the setup application does not start automatically, press Start button at the bottom Windows bar, select Run, type e:\setup.exe (the letter “e” stands for your CD-ROM drive letter) and press Ok. The following screen appears:
Chapter 2 - Installation126. In case other WiFi application installed on your Laptop is using the same services that WDE1000 card uses, the following screen appears:7. Close all applications and press Ok on the following screen.It is strongly recommended to uninstall or at least disable all WiFi applications installed on your Laptop before the installation. You may try and proceed with the installion process without taking any action. In case that the MCU application is blocked, you'll be required to disable or uninstall these applications and reinstall the MCU application. For more details, refer to “Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi Drivers” on page 49.NOTE
13WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation8. The following screen appears after few seconds:
Chapter 2 - Installation149. Press Next. The following screen appears:10. Read the License Agreement. To continue with the installation, mark the “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and press Next.If your WDE1000 is inserted into the laptop, steps 11 through 13 should be omitted.NOTE
15WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation11. If the WDE1000 is not inserted into your laptop, the following screen appears:12. Insert the WDE1000 and press Next.
Chapter 2 - Installation1613. Press Cancel if the following screen appears:
17WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation14. If you have accepted the license agreement and the WDE1000 is inserted, the following screen appears:
Chapter 2 - Installation1815. Accept the default installation location or browse to select another location and press Next. The following screen appears:16. Accept the program folder name or change it and press Next.If your computer is equipped with Microsoft Windows 2000, steps 17 through 19 should be omitted.NOTE
19WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation17. When installing the MCU on a computer using Windows XP operating system, the follow-ing screen appears:
Chapter 2 - Installation20This page left blank intentionally18. Read the recommendation and press Next. The following screen appears:19. Select the MCU as your configuration tool and press Next.
21WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation20. The application is being installed. The following Setup Status screen appears:
Chapter 2 - Installation2221. When the Setup Status bar is full, the following screen appears indicating the successful completion of the installation:22. Select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and press Finish to end the installa-tion process..23. If your computer is equipped with an internal wireless configuration utility, the following screen appears:You must restart your computer before attempting to use the MCU.NOTE
23WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation24. Press Yes to disable the internal wireless configuration utility.25. The setup application creates an MCU shortcut icon on your laptop desktop: Uninstalling the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) ApplicationPerform the following steps:1. Close the MCU application.2. Insert the MCU CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Drive.Failure to comply with the above may cause WDE1000/1100 operation failures.The WDE1000 must be inserted into your laptop computer before uninstalling the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) application (see “Inserting WDE1000 Into Your Laptop Computer” on page 8).The uninstall process deletes all existing profiles. If you wish to save your profiles, use the "Export" button to save each one of them separately before starting to uninstall and after the installation use the "Import" button to restore them.Use the CD-ROM that contains your installed version of MCU, or a new version of MCU if you are upgrading the application.NOTENOTENOTENOTE
Chapter 2 - Installation24This page left blank intentionally3. In case the setup application does not start automatically, press Start button at the bottom Windows bar, select Run, type e:\setup.exe (the letter “e” stands for your CD-ROM drive letter) and press Ok. The following screen appears:4. Close all applications and press Ok. The following screen appears:5. Check the “Uninstall the previous installation” and click Next. The following screen appears:6. Click the Ok button. The MCU is being uninstalled.
25WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 2 - Installation7. Restart your computer when requested.Upgrading the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Application1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of “Uninstalling the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Applica-tion” on page 23.2. In the screen that appear after step 4, check the “Update the previous installation” and click Next. The MCU is being updated.3. Restart your computer when requested.You must restart your computer to complete full removal of the MCU.The WDE1000 must be inserted into your laptop computer before updating the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) application (see “Inserting WDE1000 Into Your Laptop Computer” on page 8).You must restart your computer to complete full update of the MCU.NOTENOTENOTE
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27WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - OperationChapter 3 - OperationUsing the MCU1. Double click on the MCU shortcut to open the application. The following screen appears while the WDE1000 is attempting to connect to the network:Your MCU attempts to connect to the network using a default connection profile. You may edit this profile or create a new one to suit your needs.NOTE
Chapter 3 - Operation28Configuring a new profilePerform the following steps:1. Click the Profile Management tab. The following screen appears:2. If you want to find an available network (according to the active profile) and create a new profile based on it, click Scan on the Profile Management window. The Available Infra-structure and Ad Hoc Networks window appears:
29WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation3. Select the desired Network Name (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc) and click Activate.:4. Press the New button. The following screen appears:If you are creating a profile after scanning for an available network and activating the desired network, omit step 4. Step 4 should be performed if the profile is created without scanning.NOTE
Chapter 3 - Operation305. Enter the profile name and the Network Name (SSID1) in the dedicated fields:If you are creating a profile after scanning for an available network, the SSID of the network appears in the SSID1 field.Network Name is mandatory for Ad-hoc profile types only.NOTENOTE
31WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation6. Click the Advanced tab. The following screen appears:
Chapter 3 - Operation327. Using the Network Type drop-down menu, select Infrastructure or Ad hoc (see following screen):
33WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation8. Using the Power Save Mode drop-down menu, select the desired mode (see following screen):Power Save Mode menu is disabled for Ad-hoc profile types.NOTE
Chapter 3 - Operation349. Using the Transmit Power Level drop-down menus, select the desired power level for 802.11b/g and 802.11a (see following screen):
35WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation10. Select the frequency band of the wireless mode by checking the desired check box.11. If you’ve checked the 4.9 GHz band, use the drop-down menu to select the bandwidth (see following screen):
Chapter 3 - Operation3612. When configuring an Ad hoc profile, select the desired Wireless Mode When Starting Ad Hoc Network band (see following screen):Your WDE uses the above selection to determine the wireless mode it will use if, while in Ad-hoc, no other WDE was found and no association is possible.NOTE
37WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation13. Click the Security tab and select your desired security level (see following screen):
Chapter 3 - Operation3814. Press the Ok button. The following screen appears:
39WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - OperationActivating and Using Your New Profile1. To use your new profile, select the profile name (see previous screen) and press the Activate button. The following screen appears:
Chapter 3 - Operation402. Click the Current Status tab to monitor the WDE1000 status. While the card is scanning for a communication channel, the following screen appears:3. When scanning is finished and a channel is found, communication is established. The fol-lowing screen appears:
41WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 3 - Operation4. You are now ready for data transfer operation.LED Indicators OperationYour WDE1000 is equipped with two LED indicators. LEDs indications are described in Table 4. TABLE 4. Indication LEDsPower LED (Green) Network LED (Green) IndicationOff Off WDE1000 is not receiving power.Blinking slowly Off WDE1000 is in power save mode.On Off WDE1000 has awakened from power save mode.Alternating blink: WDE1000 is scanning for the wireless network for which it is configured.On OffOff OnBlinking slowly Blinking slowly WDE1000 is associated to an access point (in infrastructure mode) or another WDE card (in ad hoc mode).Blinking Rapidly Blinking Rapidly WDE1000 is transmitting or receiving data while associated to an access point (in infrastructure mode) or another WDE card (in ad hoc mode).
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43WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4 - TroubleshootingGeneral The following table will help you in troubleshooting possible malfunctions that may appear during WDE1000 operation.No. Malfunction Possible Correction1. The MCU does not detect the WDE1000 or, the internal WiFi card stopped working.Probably caused by conflict problems between the WDE1000 and other WiFi cards using the same Atheros chipset (Cisco, D-Link, Proxim, etc.) during installation process. Uninstall the MCU package, deactivate or uninstall other WiFi cards (see “Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi Drivers” on page 49) and reinstall the MCU.2. The computer does not recognize the WDE1000. 1. Verify that the WDE1000 is fully inserted into the PCMCIA slot.2. Verify that the WDE1000 is inserted into the same PCMCIA slot it was inserted to when installing the MCU.3. WDE1000 fails to associate. 1. Verify that the card is inserted into your laptop, check that it is working properly using your Win-dows Device Manager.2. Verify that the access point receives power and is operating.3. Verify that your WDE1000 is configured to the cor-rect band of the access point (2.4GHz or 4.9GHz).4. Verify that your WDE1000 profile SSID matched the access point SSID.5. If encryption is enabled in the access point, verify that your WDE1000 is configured with the same security key.4. The WDE1000 cannot communicate with other computers linked via wireless in Infrastructure network type.1. Verify that each Wireless PC Card is configured on the same SSID, Network Type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc), common wireless mode (2.4GHz 11Mbs, 2.4GHz 54 Mbps, 4.9 GHz),common bandwidth for 4.9 GHz, and the same encryption.2. Verify that TCP/IP is installed. Verify that you are a part of the same domain or workgroup. Verify that you are automatically obtaining the IP address or that you have a correct IP address and subnet mask.3. Reset the Wireless Access Point and restart the com-puter that has a connectivity issue.
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting445. The WDE1000 cannot communicate with other computers linked via wireless in Ad hoc network type.Verify that one WDE1000 had a complete network initialization, then, activate second party that shall be configured with same SSID name, same wireless mode (2.4GHz 11Mbs,2.4GHz 54 Mbps, 4.9 GHz), same bandwidth for 4.9 GHz, and same encryption.6. Low performance. Try to create some more distance between the stations (Ad hoc) or between the station and the access point (Infrastructure). Very small distance may create receiver overload.7. The set of profiles is different when the WDE1000 is inserted into another PCMCIA slot of the same computer.Insert the WDE1000 into the same PCMCIA slot in which it was installed. Profiles are linked to a given slot.8. The laptop battery is consumed very fast when the WDE1000 is operating. 1. In the active profile, select the specific definitions of the environment in which you want to work, e.g. Wireless Mode and Bandwidth for 4.9 GHz. This will significantly shorten the periodical background scanning process.2. Select the maximum Power Save mode value in the profile definition.9. Low performance or unexpected behavior of the WDE1000. Might be caused by conflict problems between WDE1000 and other WiFi cards running at the same time. In this case the applications controlling these cards must be disabled while WDE1000 is running. See “Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi Drivers” on page 49 for disabling other WiFi cards.No. Malfunction Possible Correction
45WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 5 - GlossaryChapter 5 - Glossary802.11 The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 1 - and 2 - megabit-per-second (Mbps) 2.4GHz wireless LANs.802.11a The IEEE standard that governs the deployment of 5GHz (4.9) systems. It specifies the implementation of the physical layer for wireless UNII bands and provides four channels per 100MHz of bandwidth.802.11b The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 5.5 - and 11 - Mbps 2.4GHz wireless LANs802.11g The IEEE standard that specifies carrier sense media access control and physical layer specifications for 54 Mbps 2.4GHz wireless LANsAaccess point A wireless LAN data transceiver that uses radio waves to connect a wired network with wireless stations.ad hoc network A wireless network composed of stations without access points.associated A station is configured properly to enable it to communicate with an access point.Bbandwidth Specifies the amount of the frequency spectrum that is usable for data transfer. It identifies the maximum data rate that a signal can attain on the medium without encountering significant power loss.Cclient A radio device that uses the service of an access point to communicate wirelessly with other devices on a local area network.Ddata rates The range of data transmission rates supported by a device. Data rates are measured in megabits per second (Mbps).dBi A ratio of decibels to an isotropic antenna that is commonly used to measure antenna gain. The greater the dBi value, the higher the gain and the more accurate the angle of coverage.
Chapter 5 - Glossary46EEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol. EAP is the protocol for the optional IEEE 802.1X wireless LAN security feature. An access point that supports 802.1X and EAP acts as the interface between a wireless client and an authentication server, such as a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service server, to which the access point communicates over the wired network.Ethernet The most widely used wired local area network. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) to enable computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps, depending on the physical layer.Ggateway A device that connects two otherwise incompatible networks together.GHz Gigahertz. One billion cycles per second. A unit of measure for frequency.IIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. A professional society serving electrical engineers through its publications, conferences, and standards development activities. The body responsible for the Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications.infrastructure The wired Ethernet network.infrastructure device A device (such as access point, bridge, or base station) that connects client adapters to a wired LAN.IP address The Internet Protocol address of a station.LLEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol. LEAP is an 802.1X authentication type. With LEAP, a user name and password are used by the client adapter to perform mutual authentication with the server through an access point.MMCU Motorola Client Utility. An application that enables the user to operate the adapter.Ppacket A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
47WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Chapter 5 - GlossarySSSID Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier that stations must use to be able to communicate with an access point. The SSID can be any alphanumeric entry up to a maximum of 32 characters.WWDE Wireless Device Enabler.WiFi Wireless Fidelity alliance Interoperability standard.WLAN Wireless Local Area Network.
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49WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi DriversAppendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi DriversGeneral Several problems such as WDE1000 MCU application not detecting the WDE1000 card or other internal WiFi cards stopping to work might be caused by conflict problems between WDE1000 card and other WiFi cards using the same Atheros chipset (Cisco, D-Link, Proxim, etc.) during installation process.Other problems such as degradation of WDE1000 performance or unexpected behavior of WDE1000 can also be caused by conflict problems between the WDE1000 and other WiFi cards at running time. In this case, the applications controlling the other cards should be disabled or uninstalled while WDE1000 is running.It is strongly recommended that before MCU installation, other WiFi drivers and applications running on your machine are disabled. If disabling these drivers does not resolve the conflicts, it will be required to uninstall them. To uninstall these drivers, refer to the instructions supplied by the vendor.Refer to the following paragraph for disabling other WiFi Drivers.Disabling WiFi DriversFor Windows XP Operating System1. Press Start button at the bottom Windows bar and select Run.2. In the window appears, type: “msconfig”.3. Press the OK button.4. The “System Configuration Utility” dialog window appears.
Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi Drivers505. Select the “Startup” tab.6. Uncheck all running network applications and press OK.7. Restart your computer.8. Install the MCU (refer to “Installing the MCU (Motorola Client Utility) Application” on page 10).For Windows 2000 Operating System1. Move the mouse cursor onto the WiFi application icon, located on the system tray (see example below) and click the mouse right button.To enable the above drivers, repeat the above steps and in the “Startup” tab, check all disabled applications.NOTE
51WDE1000/1100 User’s Guide - Appendix A - Disabling/Removing Wifi Drivers2. Select the Wireless Off option (see example below).3. Verify that the application is disabled.4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all other existing WiFi applications.To enable the above drivers, repeat step 1 and select “Wireless On” in step2.NOTE
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