Alpha Networks 2003060017-2 High-Speed 2.4 GHz WLAN Mini PCI Card User Manual Revision 2

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WMP-G02VHigh-Speed 2.4GHz WLAN Mini PCI CardUser’s Manual First Edition (November, 2003)
ContentsList of Figures .......................................................... vList of Tables .......................................................... viiPreface ..................................................................... ixAbout this Document ..................................................................................... ixAudience......................................................................................................... xAdditional Resources...................................................................................... x1 Introduction ........................................................... 1-1Package Contents .......................................................................................1-1System Requirements .................................................................................1-2Hardware Installation.............................................................................................1-22 Windows 2000 ....................................................... 2-1Driver Installation (First-time Install) ............................................................2-1Driver Installation (Previous Driver Installed)...............................................2-5Driver Uninstallation ..................................................................................2-14Device Configuration .................................................................................2-17Infrastructure Mode .............................................................................2-22Ad Hoc Mode.......................................................................................2-23TCP/IP Setup ......................................................................................2-24
3 Windows Millennium Edition ................................3-1Driver Installation.........................................................................................3-1Driver Uninstallation ....................................................................................3-5Device Configuration ...................................................................................3-7Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................... 3-9Ad Hoc Mode.......................................................................................3-10TCP/IP Configuration ..........................................................................3-124 Windows 98 Second Edition.................................4-1Driver Installation.........................................................................................4-1Driver Uninstallation ....................................................................................4-5Device Configuration ...................................................................................4-8Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................... 4-9Ad Hoc Mode.......................................................................................4-11TCP/IP Setup ......................................................................................4-135 Windows XP ...........................................................5-1Driver Installation (First-time Install) ............................................................5-1Driver Uninstallation ....................................................................................5-6Device Configuration .................................................................................5-10Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................. 5-12Ad Hoc Mode.......................................................................................5-13TCP/IP Setup ......................................................................................5-15Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration ...........................................5-20Infrastructure Mode ............................................................................. 5-22Ad hoc mode .......................................................................................5-24Connect to an Available Wireless Network..........................................5-266 Windows NT 4.0 .....................................................6-1Driver Installation and TCP/IP Setup...........................................................6-1Device Configuration ...................................................................................6-7
Infrastructure Mode ...............................................................................6-8Ad Hoc Mode.......................................................................................6-11Verify Connection ................................................................................6-13Driver Uninstallation ..................................................................................6-157 LinkMon ................................................................. 7-1Installation ...................................................................................................7-1Features ......................................................................................................7-58 RFSilent.................................................................. 8-1System Requirements .................................................................................8-1Windows 98SE Environment .................................................................8-1RFSilent Setup ............................................................................................8-2Operation.....................................................................................................8-29 Troubleshooting.................................................... 9-1
List of FiguresFigure 2-1. Infrastructure Mode.............................................................. 2-17Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc Mode ....................................................................... 2-18Figure 8-1. RFSilent Icon ......................................................................... 8-2Figure 8-2. RFSilent Menu Selections...................................................... 8-2
List of TablesTable 8-1. RFSilent Menu Descriptions .................................................. 8-3
PrefaceThis user’s guide provides the necessary information for first-time users tosuccessfully install the Alphanetworks Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)driver, for the purpose of evaluating and/or operating theAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Station Reference Design in a Microsoft Windowsenvironment. This guide also provides information for users who wish toupgrade the AlphanetworksNDIS driver from previous releases.This guide describes the steps required to install NDIS drivers for theAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card in Windows2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, WindowsXP, and Windows NT 4.0. This guide also includes detailed instructions forconfiguring the PC Card device, or IEEE 802.11b/g station (STA), to interactwith an access point (AP) in infrastructure mode and with other STAs in adhoc mode. Instructions for installing or upgrading the diagnostic utilityLinkMon are also included. You should also read this before proceeding toinstall the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VV Wireless Network mini PCI Card andNDIS driver in the targeted operating system (OS) environment.About this DocumentThe document consists of the following chapters and appendixes:Chapter 1 Introduction—Hardware, Software, and SystemRequirements needed to setup AlphanetworksWMP-G02VStation Reference Design.Chapter 2 Windows 2000—Installation/Uninstallation Procedures andDevice/Network Configurations for Windows 2000.Chapter 3 Windows Millennium Edition—Installation/UninstallationProcedures and Device/Network Configurations for WindowsMillennium Edition.Chapter 4 Windows 98 Second Edition—Installation/UninstallationProcedures and Device/Network Configurations for Windows98 Second Edition.Chapter 5 Windows XP—Installation/Uninstallation Procedures andDevice/Network Configurations for Windows XP.
Chapter 6 Windows NT 4.0—Installation/Uninstallation Proceduresand Device/Network Configurations for Windows NT 4.0.Chapter 7 LinkMon—Graphical User Interface for Operational Statusand Statistics of AlphanetworksWMP-G02VStationReference Design.Chapter 8 RFSilent—RFSilent application that allows you to enable ordisable the RF Signal (radio) on all AlphanetworksSTAReference Designs.Chapter 9 Troubleshooting—Hints on fixing commonInstallation/Uninstallation and Device/NetworkConfigurations issues.Appendix 錯誤!找不到參照來源。錯誤! 找不到參照來源。—Describes how to select FixedData Rate and/or Channel Frequency for specific testing.AudienceThis document is intended for Alphanetworkscustomers who wish to installand evaluate the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Station Reference Design in thesupported Microsoft Windows environments.Additional ResourcesAlphanetworksSTA Reference Design hardware, software, anddocumentation contain proprietary information ofAlphanetworksCommunications, Inc., and are provided under a licenseagreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure, and are alsoprotected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of this hardware, software,or documentation is prohibited.The following resources should be referenced regarding topics that are notaddressed in this document: AR2112 Radio-on-a-Chip for 5-GHz Wireless LANs data sheet AR5212 MAC/Baseband Processor for IEEE 802.11b/g 5-GHz WirelessLAN data sheet AP User’s Guide STA Reference Design Functional Specification
1-11IntroductionPackage ContentsMake sure the following materials are available before you begin: One 802.11b/g PCI Card One Installation CD-ROM containing software and utilities and this user’sguide One 802.11b/g PCI Card Quick Start Guide One warranty registration card
1-2System Requirements A computer that meets the following specifications:-Windows 2000,Windows ME, or Windows 98SE PCI expansion slot At least 64 MB of memory A 300 MHz processor or higher At least one other IEEE 802.11b/g-compliant deviceHardware InstallationFollow these steps to install the 802.11b/g PCI Card in a computer’s PCI slot:1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord from the wall outlet forsafety purposes.2. Remove the computer cover.3. Locate an unused PCI slot and refer to your PC ’s manual forinstructions on how to remove the plate that covers the slot (ifapplicable).4. Align the Harmony 802.11b/g PCI Card over the empty slot.5. Firmly insert the card into the slot, as illustrated below.6. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the computer following the directionsprovided in your PC’s manual.7. Replace the computer cover.8. Plug the computer’s power cord back into the wall outlet.9. Place the antenna with the longer cable on top of your desk, computer,or monitor.
PRELIMINARY Chapter錯誤! 尚未定義樣式。Atheros Communications, Inc. Introduction •1-3COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 錯誤! 找不到參照來源。10. Turn on the computer.
2-12Windows 2000Driver Installation (First-time Install)Insert the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card into a32-bit CardBus slot and follow these steps to install the NDIS driver:1. Wait for the following dialog box to display, and click Next to continue.
2-22. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended),” andclick Next.3. Insert the installation CD in your CD-ROM drive. Choose “Specify alocation” under “Optional search locations,” and click Next to continue.
2-34. Browse to the location where the NDIS driver is located (assuming D isthe CD-ROM drive), the default folder is D:\ndis\bin\production\ndis5.Click OK to continue.5. When you find the Alphanetworksdriver installation file (net5210b.inf),click Next to continue.
2-46. The AlphanetworksNDIS evaluation driver currently does not have adigital signature from Microsoft. Therefore, Windows 2000 shows awarning message. Click Yes to proceed with driver installation. 7. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. See Section “DeviceConfiguration” for the device configuration.
2-5Driver Installation (Previous Driver Installed)If the system already has a previous release of the AlphanetworksNDISinstalled, Windows does not prompt for the device driver when the WLANCard is inserted. Follow the steps below to update the NDIS driver:1. Start System Properties from Control Panel. Under Hardware tab, clickDevice Manager.
2-62. Within Device Manager, right-click “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V WirelessNetwork mini PCI Card” under “Network adapters” device node, and clickProperties.
2-73. Click “Update Driver…” from the Driver tab. Note the Driver Version thatyou are updating from. You may need to verify this field again after driverupdate completes to make sure Release 1.3 driver has been updatedcorrectly.4. Click Next to continue.
2-85. Choose “Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I canchoose a specific driver,” and click Next to continue.6. Insert the Release 1.3 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click “Have Disk…”to continue.
2-97. Browse to the location where the NDIS driver is located (assuming D isthe CD-ROM drive), the default folder is “D:\ndis\bin\production\ndis5”.Click OK to continue.8. Select “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card” fromthe list and click Next to continue.
2-109. Click Yes to continue when Windows displays the warning message.
2-1110. Click Next to proceed with installation.11. The AlphanetworksNDIS evaluation driver currently does not have adigital signature from Microsoft. Therefore, Windows 2000 shows awarning message. Click Yes to proceed with driver installation.
2-1212. Click Finish.13. Note that Driver Version should display 1.3 as the major revision number.Click OK to continue.
2-1314. Click Yes to restart system.15. After system restarts, the “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Networkmini PCI Card” now displays under “Network adapters” in the DeviceManager. Proceed to Section “Device Configuration” for deviceconfiguration information.
2-14Driver UninstallationThis section provides information about uninstallation procedures required forupgrading the NDIS driver from previous Alphanetworkssoftware releases.If the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driverand you wish to remove the newly installed driver from the system, proceedto Step 4.The NDIS driver since Release 1.0 no longer leverages the Transport DriverInterface (TDI) protocol to provide the LinkMon programming interface. TheTDI protocol should be uninstalled. Follow these steps to uninstall the TDIprotocol:1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card,” andchoose Uninstall.
2-152. Click OK to uninstall the device.3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for anddelete the driver files that reside in the system. To do so, go to the Startmenu and choose Search For Files or Folders…, enter “oem*.inf” in the“Search for files or folders named:” field, and enter “Alpha” in the“Containing text:” field. Click Search Now. A few files matching thesecriteria are possible, if previous drivers have not been removed properly.Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system.
2-164. To complete the uninstallation, “AR5212b.sys” should also be removedfrom the “\WINNT\system32\drivers” folder.
2-17Device ConfigurationConfiguration of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard can be done through the Network Control Panel (NCP) in adapterproperties. You can set the Wireless Network mini PCI Card to work in one oftwo modes, either infrastructure mode (which leverages an AP) or ad hocmode (which consists of a group of stations participating in the WLAN).In infrastructure mode, the Wireless Network mini PCI Card participates in abasic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the otherstations through an AP, as illustrated in Figure 2-1.EthernetSTA1 STA2APFigure 2-1. Infrastructure Mode
2-18In ad hoc mode, a Wireless Network mini PCI Card works within anindependent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated in Figure 2-2. All stationscommunicate directly with other stations without an AP.STA1STA2STA3STA4STA5Figure 2-2. Ad Hoc ModeTo configure the WMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card:1. In the Device Manager, right-click “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V WirelessNetwork mini PCI Card,” and click Properties to access the properties ofthe adapter.
2-192. Configuration additions, modifications, and deletions are made under the“Settings” tab of the “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card” properties.3. Select one of the configurations under the configuration list, and clickModify to show the “Network Configuration Settings” screen. Thisproperty sheet has two pages: General and Security. The General pagehas the following fields:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network, for example, “Alphanetworks802.11b/g WirelessNetwork.” This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters.− Network Connection: This field defines whether the STA is configuredfor an ad hoc or infrastructure network.
2-20− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.Power management is disabled when ad hoc mode is selected in theNetwork Connection field. When the Power Saving setting is Off, theadapter receives full power from the PC. When the Power Savingsetting is Normal, the driver turns off power to the adapter for briefperiods over briefly-spaced time intervals. When the Power Savingsetting is Maximum, the driver turns off power to the adapter forlonger periods over more widely-spaced time intervals.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Alphanetworksturbo mode.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected. Typically, an LAA is notrequired, because the driver automatically loads a unique, globallyadministered address from the EEPROM.4. The next tab on this property sheet allows for the selection of securityfeatures. The fields on this page are as follows:− Enable Security: This field completely enables or disables the IEEE802.11 wired equivalent privacy (WEP) security feature.− Default Encryption Key: This field defines the type of encryption keyto use (either Unique Key or Shared Keys). This field allows you toselect only a key (Unique, First, Second, Third, or Fourth) whosecorresponding field has been completed.
2-21− Unique Key: This field defines the unique encryption key for securityfor the current network configuration. In ad hoc mode, this encryptionkey type is not used. To enable security using a Unique Key, this fieldmust be populated.− Shared Keys: These fields define a set of shared encryption keys.To enable security using Shared Keys, at least one Shared Key fieldmust be populated.− Key Length: This field defines the length for each encryption key.As the Key Length is changed, the number of available characters inthe field is changed automatically. If after a key is entered the lengthis adjusted to a smaller number, the key is automatically truncated tofit. If the length is increased again, the field is not automaticallyupdated to its previous value.All encryption key fields are displayed only when initially entered. Onsubsequent entry into the security property page, the fields are masked.The keys must be entered as hexadecimal digits.
2-22Infrastructure ModeTo configure an AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Cardin infrastructure mode:1. Ensure that the “Locally Administered Address” checkbox is unchecked.2. Choose the following settings:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network, for example, “Alphanetworks802.11b/g WirelessNetwork.” This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. If this fieldis left blank, the STA connects to the AP with the best signal strength.− Network Connection: AP (infrastructure).− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Alphanetworksturbo mode.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.
2-23Usually infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment where APsare installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the data in theenterprise network is confidential. It is important to configure security to makesure only stations with appropriate keys can receive sensitive data.The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card and NDISdriver support key lengths of 40 bits, 104 bits, and 128 bits. Typically, theappropriate encryption and decryption keys are supplied by the corporate ITstaff.Ad Hoc ModeAn ad hoc network usually is a short-lived network with a small number ofstations. The network is usually created for a special purpose such asexchanging data between friends, or between customer and client. Becausethe duration of the ad hoc network tends to be limited, Power Saving andSecurity features are not typically a requirement. For ad hoc network activity,the Power Saving and Security features can be disabled. Currently, sharedkey security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future Alphanetworkssoftwareimplementations will provide unique key support.In ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSS isfound, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When otherstations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join that BSSto form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad hocnetwork connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSSfirst before configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario ofseveral stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result inmultiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS withmultiple stations. Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive. Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hoc mode.The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must be the same. Network Connection: Ad Hoc. Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an adhoc network. Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network must havethe same rate setting. Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locally administeredMAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the address field, the check boxneeds to be selected.
2-24TCP/IP SetupAfter configuring the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard through the Network Control Panel, the TCP/IP address for the networkdevice must be configured.1. Open the “Control Panel” and click “Network and Dial-up Connections.”2. Find the “Local Area Connection” that is associated with theAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card. Right-clickthat connection, and click Properties.
2-253. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click Properties.4. Click “Use the following IP address” and input an IP address and Subnetmask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations tooperate in infrastructure mode and to have Internet access. “Defaultgateway” and “DNS server” information is also required. IP configurationinformation (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway and DNS server IPaddresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.5. After obtaining IP configuration information from the appropriate IT staff,click OK in both “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local AreaConnection Properties” to complete the IP configuration.
2-266. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open theDOS command prompt window. Type “ipconfig” at the C:\> prompt todetermine if the TCP/IP configuration has taken effect. To test IPconnectivity in ad hoc or infrastructure mode, use the “ping <ipaddress>”command. When a TCP/IP connection is established, the LinkMon utility(See Chapter 7) can be used to monitor the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card operating status.
2-277. To map the drive on another machine to your computer, right-click “MyComputer” and click “Map Network Drive….”8. After mapping the drive, you can perform file transfers, use videostreaming applications, and all other network data transfers that arenormally performed with wired 10/100 Ethernet connections.
3-13Windows MillenniumEditionDriver InstallationAlphanetworksrecommends that you remove any existingAlphanetworksNDIS driver on the PC system before installing Versionrelease of the NDIS driver. See Section “Driver Uninstallation” on page 3-5for the instructions on how to remove previous driver releases. When thesystem no longer has the AlphanetworksNDIS driver installed, insert theWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card into a 32-bit CardBus slot, andfollow these steps to install the NDIS driver:1. Wait for the following dialog box to appear. Choose “Specify the locationof the driver (Advanced),” and click Next to continue.
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3-32. Choose “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)” andselect “Specify a location.” Click Browse to locate the NDIS driver. Thedefault folder is “E:\ndis\bin\production\ndis5” (assuming E: is the CD-ROM drive). Click Next to continue.3. When the Alphanetworksdriver installation file (NET5210B.INF) has beenfound, click Next to continue.
3-44. Click Finish to continue, and restart the system to complete driverinstallation. Refer to Section “Device Configuration” on page 3-7 fordevice configuration.
3-5Driver UninstallationThis section provides uninstallation procedures for removing theAlphanetworksNDIS driver from the system. Uninstallation is recommendedfor upgrading the NDIS driver from previous Alphanetworksdriver releases.1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Start > Search > For Filesor Folders…, and search for the INF file containing the “Alpha” text stringunder the \WINDOWS\INF folder. Be sure to include subfolders in thesearch criteria. When “Alphanet5210b.inf” has been found, delete it byright-clicking the file and choose Delete.
3-62. From Control Panel, launch the System Properties window. Select“AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card” fromDevice Manager, and click Remove to uninstall the device.3. Click OK to confirm the removal of the device. Restart the system tocomplete un-installation.
3-7Device ConfigurationConfiguration of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard can be done through the AlphanetworksNIC Configuration utility foundin the Windows Control Panel. Similar to Windows 2000, the device can beset to work in one of two modes: infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode. Pleaserefer to Section “Device Configuration” beginning on page 2-17 for moredetails on these network connection types.To launch the configuration utility, go to Control Panel and double-click onthe AlphanetworksNIC Configuration icon.
3-8The configuration utility allows addition, modification, and deletion of theconfiguration profiles. Select one of the existing configuration profiles underthe configuration list to modify, or click New to add a new configuration profile.Follow Section “Infrastructure Mode” on page 3-9 and Section “Ad HocMode” on page 3-10 to set up the station to work in infrastructure mode andad hoc mode.
3-9Infrastructure ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in infrastructure mode. See Section “DeviceConfiguration” beginning on page 2-17 for detailed descriptions of eachoption in the Network Configuration Settings.1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address”checkbox is unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline tochoose the values of each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Ifthis field is left blank, the STA connects to the AP with the best signalstrength.− Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Alphanetworksturbo mode.
3-102. Usually, infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment whereAPs are installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the datain the enterprise network is confidential. It is important to configuresecurity to make sure only stations with appropriate keys can receivesensitive data. The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card and NDIS driver support key lengths of 40 bits, 104 bits and128 bits. Typically, the appropriate encryption and decryption keys aresupplied by the corporate IT staff.Ad Hoc ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. See Section “AdHoc Mode” on page 2-23 for descriptions of ad hoc operation.1. Similar to the set-up of AP Infrastructure mode described in the previoussection, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing the options in theNetwork Configuration Settings of the AlphanetworksNIC Configurationutility. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the valuesof each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hocmode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must bethe same.− Network Connection: Ad Hoc.
3-11− Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an adhoc network.− Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network musthave the same rate setting.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.2. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration ofthe ad hoc network tends to be limited, Power Saving and Securityfeatures are not typically a requirement. For ad hoc network activity, thePower Saving and Security features can be disabled. Currently, sharedkey security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future Alphanetworkssoftwareimplementations will provide unique key support.3. Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs toreboot in order for the changes to take effect.Note that in ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If noBSS is found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. Whenother stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join thatBSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad hocnetwork connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSSfirst before configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario ofseveral stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result inmultiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS withmultiple stations.
3-12TCP/IP ConfigurationAfter configuring the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard network adapter properties, the TCP/IP address for the network deviceneeds to be configured.1. From Control Panel, launch the Network properties window. Select“TCP/IP → AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card”and click Properties. Depending on the type of network the stationconnects to, Gateway and DNS Configuration information can also berequired. IP configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address,Gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from thecorporate IT staff. For a simple demonstration, the station is assigned astatic IP address. From “TCP/IP Properties,” choose “IP Address” andselect “Specify an IP address.” Input an IP address and subnet mask.Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allows the station to interactwith the AP or other stations in the same IP subnet. Click OK to completethe TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to takeeffect.
3-132. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open theDOS command prompt window. Type “ipconfig” to determine if theTCP/IP configuration has taken effect. To test IP connectivity in ad hoc orinfrastructure mode, use the “ping <ipaddress>” command. When aTCP/IP connection is established, the LinkMon utility (see Chapter 7) canbe used to monitor the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card operating status.
3-143. To map the drive on another machine to your computer, right-click “MyComputer” and click “Map Network Drive….” Specify the path of anetwork-shared folder.4. After mapping the drive, you can perform file transfers, video streaming,and all other network data transfers that are normally performed withwired 10/100 Ethernet connections.
4-14Windows 98 SecondEditionDriver InstallationAlphanetworksrecommends that you remove any existingAlphanetworksNDIS driver on the PC system before installing Version 1.3release of the NDIS driver. See Section “Driver Uninstallation” on page 4-5for the instructions on how to remove previous driver releases. When thesystem no longer has the AlphanetworksNDIS driver installed, insert theWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card into a 32-bit CardBus slot, andfollow these steps to install the NDIS driver:1. Wait for the following dialog box to appear, and click Next to continue.
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4-32. Choose “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended),”and click Next.3. Insert the AlphanetworksSoftware Release CD in your CD-ROM drive.Choose “Specify a location” and browse to the location where the NDISdriver is located. The default folder is D:\ndis\bin\production\ndis5(assuming D: is the CD-ROM drive). Click Next to continue.
4-44. When the Alphanetworksdriver installation file (NET5210B.INF) has beenfound, click Next to continue.5. Click Finish to continue.
4-56. Click Yes to restart the system and complete driver installation.See Section “Device Configuration” on page 4-8 for device configuration.Driver UninstallationThis section provides uninstallation procedures for removing theAlphanetworksNDIS driver from the system. Uninstallation is recommendedfor upgrading the NDIS driver from previous Alphanetworksdriver releases.1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Start > Search > For Filesor Folders…, and search for the INF file containing the “Alpha” text stringunder the \WINDOWS\INF folder. Be sure to include subfolders in thesearch criteria.
4-62. When “Alphanet5210b.inf” has been found, delete it by right-clicking thefile and choose “Delete.”
4-73. From Control Panel, launch the Network properties window. Select“AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card” from the list,and click Remove to uninstall the device.4. Click OK to confirm the removal of the device. Restart the system tocomplete uninstallation.
4-8Device ConfigurationConfiguration of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard can be done through the AlphanetworksNIC Configuration utility foundin the Windows Control Panel. Similar to Windows 2000 the device can beset to work in one of two modes: infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode. Pleaserefer to Section “Device Configuration” beginning on page 2-17 for moredetails on these network connection types.To launch the configuration utility, go to Control Panel and double-click onthe AlphanetworksNIC Configuration icon.The configuration utility allows addition, modification, and deletion of theconfiguration profiles. Select one of the existing configuration profiles underthe configuration list to modify, or click New to add a new configuration profile.Follow Section “Infrastructure Mode” on page 4-9 and Section “Ad HocMode” on page 4-11 to set up the station to work in infrastructure mode andad hoc mode.
4-9Infrastructure ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in infrastructure mode. See Section “DeviceConfiguration” beginning on page 2-17 for detailed descriptions of eachoption in the Network Configuration Settings.1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address”checkbox is unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline tochoose the values of each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Ifthis field is left blank, the STA connects to the AP with the best signalstrength.− Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure)− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Alphanetworksturbo mode.
4-102. Usually, infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment whereAPs are installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the datain the enterprise network is confidential. It is important to configuresecurity to make sure only stations with appropriate keys can receivesensitive data. The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card and NDIS driver support key lengths of 40 bits, 104 bits, and128 bits. Typically, the appropriate encryption and decryption keys aresupplied by the corporate IT staff.
4-11Ad Hoc ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. See Section “AdHoc Mode” on page 2-23 for descriptions of ad hoc operation.1. Similar to the setup of the AP infrastructure mode described in theprevious section, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing theNetwork Configuration Settings of the AlphanetworksNIC Configurationutility. Use the following information as a guideline to choose the valuesof each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive.− Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hocmode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must bethe same.− Network Connection: Ad Hoc.− Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an adhoc network.− Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network musthave the same rate setting.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.
4-122. You can optionally set up other properties, but because the duration ofthe ad hoc network tends to be limited, Power Saving and Securityfeatures are not typically a requirement. For ad hoc network activity, thePower Saving and Security features can be disabled. Currently, sharedkey security is supported in ad hoc mode. Future Alphanetworkssoftwareimplementations will provide unique key support.3. Click OK when the properties are set correctly. The system needs toreboot in order for the changes to take effect.Note that in ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If noBSS is found, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. Whenother stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join thatBSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires ad hocnetwork connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establish a BSSfirst before configuring the remaining stations. This prevents the scenario ofseveral stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, which can result inmultiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS withmultiple stations.
4-13TCP/IP SetupAfter configuring the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard network adapter properties, the TCP/IP address for the network deviceneeds to be configured.1. From Control Panel, launch the Network properties window. Select“TCP/IP → AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card”and click Properties. Depending on the type of network the stationconnects to, Gateway and DNS Configuration information can also berequired. IP configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address,Gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from thecorporate IT staff. For a simple demonstration, the station is assigned astatic IP address. From “TCP/IP Properties,” choose “IP Address” andselect “Specify an IP address.” Input an IP address and subnet mask.Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allows the station to interactwith the AP or other stations in the same IP subnet. Click OK to completethe TCP/IP configuration, and restart the system for the changes to takeeffect.
4-142. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open theDOS command prompt window. Type “ipconfig” to determine if theTCP/IP configuration has taken effect. To test IP connectivity in ad hoc orinfrastructure mode, use the “ping <ipaddress>” command. When aTCP/IP connection is established, the LinkMon utility (see Chapter 7) canbe used to monitor the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card operating status.
4-153. To map the drive on another machine to your computer, right-click “MyComputer” and click “Map Network Drive….” Specify the path of anetwork-shared folder.4. After mapping the drive, you can perform file transfers, video streaming,and all other network data transfers that are normally performed withwired 10/100 Ethernet connections.
5-15Windows XPDriver Installation (First-time Install)Alphanetworksrecommends that you remove any existingAlphanetworksdrivers on the PC system before installing Version release ofthe NDIS driver. See Section “Driver Uninstallation” on page 5-6 for theinstructions on how to remove previous driver releases. With no existingAlphanetworksNDIS driver installed, insert the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card into a 32-bit CardBus slot, and follow thesesteps to install the NDIS driver:1. Wait for the following dialog box to appear. Choose “Install from a list orspecific location (Advanced),” and click Next to continue.
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5-32. Under “Search for the best driver in these locations,” choose “Include thislocation in the search” and click Browse to find the location of the NDISdriver. When the driver location has been identified, click Next to continue.
5-43. The AlphanetworksNDIS evaluation driver currently does not have adigital signature from Microsoft. Therefore, Windows XP shows a warningmessage. Click Continue Anyway to proceed with driver installation.4. Click Finish to complete driver installation, and refer to Section “DeviceConfiguration” on page 5-10 for device configuration.
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5-6Driver UninstallationThis section provides uninstallation procedures for removing theAlphanetworksNDIS driver from the system. Uninstallation is recommendedfor upgrading the NDIS driver from previous Alphanetworksdriver releases.1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, rightclick “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card,” andchoose Uninstall.2. Click OK to uninstall the device.
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5-83. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for anddelete the driver installation file that resides in the system. To do so, go toStart and choose Search > All files and folder, enter “oem*.inf” in the “Allor part of the file name” field, and enter “Alpha” in the “A word or phrasein the file” field. Enter “C:\WINNT\INF” in the “Look in” field, where C: isthe drive letter of where Windows XP is installed. Click Search to find thedriver installation file.4. A file matching the search criteria is displayed. Choose this file anddelete it from the system.
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5-10Device ConfigurationWindows XP zero-configuration functionality allows the user to select and joina wireless network without having to configure the device separately. Youcan decide to choose the default parameters and directly proceed to zero-configuration in Section “Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration” onpage 5-20.Similar to Windows 2000, configuration of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card can be done through the Network ControlPanel (NCP) in adapter properties. You can set the Wireless Network miniPCI Card to work in one of two modes: infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode.See Section “Device Configuration” beginning on page 2-17 for more detailson these network connection types.To launch NCP go to Device Manager, right-click “AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card,” and select Properties to access to theproperties of the adapter.
5-11Configuration additions, modifications, and deletions are made under the“Settings” tab of “AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI CardProperties.” Select one of the configurations under the configuration, clickModify or New and complete the steps in Section “Infrastructure Mode” onpage 5-12 or Section “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 5-13 to set up the station towork in infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode, respectively.
5-12Infrastructure ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in infrastructure mode. See Section “DeviceConfiguration” beginning on page 2-17 for detailed descriptions of eachoption in the Network Configuration Settings.1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address”checkbox is unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline tochoose the values of each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive, forexample, “Infrastructure.”− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network, for example, “AP_Network.” This field has amaximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the STAconnects to the AP with the best signal strength.− Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure).− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables Alphanetworksturbo mode.
5-132. Usually, infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment whereAPs are installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the datain the enterprise network is confidential. It is important to configuresecurity to make sure only stations with appropriate keys can receivesensitive data. The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card and NDIS driver support key lengths of 40 bits, 104 bits and128 bits. Typically, the appropriate encryption and decryption keys aresupplied by the corporate IT staff.Ad Hoc ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. See Section “AdHoc Mode” on page 2-23 for descriptions of ad hoc operation.1. Similar to the setup of AP Infrastructure mode described in the previoussection, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing the options in the“Network Configuration Settings” window. Use the following informationas a guideline to choose the values of each field in the configurationwindow:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive, forexample, “Ad Hoc.”
5-14− Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hocmode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must bethe same.− Network Connection: Ad Hoc.− Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an adhoc network.− Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network musthave the same rate setting.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.2. You can optionally set up security features, but it is not typically arequirement because the duration of the ad hoc network tends to belimited. Currently, shared key security is supported in ad hoc mode.Future Alphanetworkssoftware implementations will provide unique keysupport.
5-153. In ad hoc mode, a station scans the air for an existing BSS. If no BSS isfound, the station establishes a BSS for other stations to join. When otherstations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they join thatBSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requires adhoc network connectivity, it is recommended to have one station establisha BSS first before configuring the remaining stations. This prevents thescenario of several stations trying to form a BSS at the same time, whichcan result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than asingle BSS with multiple stations.TCP/IP SetupAfter configuring the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard through the Network Control Panel, the TCP/IP address for the networkdevice needs to be configured.1. From the Start menu, choose Programs > Accessories >Communications > Network Connections. Find the “Local AreaConnection” that is associated with the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card. Right-click that connection and clickProperties.
5-162. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click Properties. Click “Use thefollowing IP address” and input an IP address and Subnet mask.Depending on the type of network the station connects to, Gateway andDNS Configuration information can also be required. IP configurationinformation (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway and DNS server IPaddresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. For a simpledemonstration, the station is assigned a static IP address. Click OK inboth “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local Area ConnectionProperties” to complete the IP configuration.
5-173. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open acommand prompt window. Type “ipconfig” to determine if the TCP/IPconfiguration has taken effect. To test IP connectivity in ad hoc orinfrastructure mode, use the “ping <IP address>” command. When aTCP/IP connection is established, the LinkMon utility (see Chapter 7) canbe used to monitor the operating status of AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card.
5-184. To map the drive on another machine to your computer, from the Startmenu, choose My Computer and right-click to select “Map NetworkDrive….”
5-195. Assign the drive letter that maps to the network-shared folder and specifythe shared folder information. Click Finish to map the drive.6. After mapping the drive, you can perform file transfers, video streaming,and all other network data transfers that are normally performed withwired 10/100 Ethernet connections.
5-20Windows XP Wireless Network ConfigurationAside from using the Network Control Panel (NCP) to configure theAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card, Windows XPprovides zero-configuration functionality that automatically tries to connectthe STA to available wireless networks in the following order:a. Infrastructure mode with valid WEP keysb. Infrastructure mode with unauthenticated access for stations withoutWEP keysc. Ad hoc modeTo configure wireless network settings through the Windows XP userinterface, open Network Connections from Control Panel. Right-click theLocal Area Network Connection icon (pertinent to AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card), click Enable to enable the device first, andthen click Properties. On the Wireless Networks tab, select the “UseWindows to configure my wireless network settings” check box to enableautomatic wireless network configuration. Follow Section “InfrastructureMode” on page 5-12 or Section “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 5-13 to set up thestation to connect to an infrastructure or ad hoc network.If you want to use non-default settings for power saving and turbo mode, youshould set those parameters through the NCP method described in Section“Device Configuration” on page 5-10. Then use Wireless Networks tabs toselect network name, network type, and encryption keys.
5-21Note that you can disable automatic wireless network configuration, andrevert back to using AlphanetworksNCP configuration settings, by clearingthe “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box.
5-22Infrastructure ModeTo set up automatic wireless network configuration to connect to an existingAccess Point (infrastructure network):1. Click the network name under “Available networks” in the WirelessNetworks tab, and click Configure. You can update the list of availablenetworks that are within range of your computer by clicking Refreshunder Available Networks.
5-232. If the network requires WEP, then the “Data encryption (WEP enabled)”check box is selected by default in Wireless Network Properties. Selectthe “The key is provided for me automatically” check box if the WEP keyis automatically provided for you. The driver will then use the DefaultEncryption key from the current AlphanetworksNCP configuration profileirrespective of the network name. You may choose to enter the WEP keyby clearing this check box and manually entering the network key andkey length. Note that the key format must be hexadecimal digits and thekey length is limited to 104-bit in Windows XP, as opposed to 128-bit keysupported by AlphanetworksNDIS driver in the NCP configurationinterface. If the network that you are connecting to requires 128-bit WEPkey, then it is recommended that you disable Windows XP automaticwireless network configuration and use AlphanetworksNCP configurationinstead.
5-24Ad hoc modeTo connect to an existing computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network:1. Click the ad hoc network name under “Available networks” in theWireless Networks tab, and click Configure.
5-252. In Wireless Network Properties, the “This is a computer-to-computer (adhoc) network; wireless access points are not used” check box is selectedby default. You may choose to enable WEP by selecting the “Dataencryption (WEP enabled)” check box and the “Network Authentication(Shared mode)” check box. Select the “The key is provided for meautomatically” check box if the shared key is automatically provided foryou. The driver will then use the Default Encryption key from the currentAlphanetworksNCP configuration profile irrespective of the network name.You may choose to enter the shared key by clearing this check box andenter the key and key length manually. Note that the key format must behexadecimal digits and the key length is limited to 104-bit in Windows XPas opposed to 128-bit key supported by AlphanetworksNDIS driver in theNCP configuration interface. If the network that you are connecting torequires 128-bit WEP key then it is recommended that you disableWindows XP automatic wireless network configuration and useAlphanetworksNCP configuration instead.
5-263. If you want to connect to an ad hoc network, but both ad hoc andinfrastructure networks are within range of your computer, then clickAdvanced in the Wireless Networks tab and then select “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only”. Note that if you want the station tostart its own ad hoc network, the “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)networks only” option should be selected. There should be no networkactive from the preferred list and the “Automatically connect to non-preferred networks” check box should be cleared.Connect to an Available Wireless NetworkWhen there is more than one available network detected by Windows XP, theOS will prompt the user to select and connect to a preferred network.To connect to an available wireless network, right-click the networkconnection icon in the notification area, and then click “View AvailableWireless Networks”.
5-27In Connect to Wireless Network, under “Available networks”, select thewireless network that you want to connect to. If a network key is required andis automatically provided for you, then leave “Network key” blank. If thenetwork key is not automatically provided for you, then type the key in“Network key”. Click Connect to establish the network connection.
5-28If you are either unable to make a connection to the wireless network thatyou selected or need to configure additional wireless network connectionsettings, click Advanced in Connect to Wireless Network, and the WirelessNetworks tab will appear.
5-29You can configure a new wireless network connection by clicking Add, andspecifying the network name (SSID) in Wireless Network Properties, and thewireless network key settings, if needed. If the network connection that youare configuring is an ad hoc network, then select “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used” check box.The network will be added under “Preferred networks” in the WirelessNetworks tab.
5-30You can change the order of the preferred networks by selecting the wirelessnetwork that you want to reposition on the list, and then clicking Move up orMove down. You can change the wireless network connection settings of apreferred network by selecting the wireless network, clicking Properties, andthen changing the settings as needed. To remove a wireless network fromthe list of preferred networks, select the wireless network that you want toremove, and then click Remove.
5-31If a network is not defined in the preferred networks list, but you know it isavailable and you want to automatically connect to it, then click Advanced inthe Wireless Networks tab, and select the “Automatically connect to non-preferred networks” check box.
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6-16Windows NT 4.0Driver Installation and TCP/IP SetupWindows NT 4.0 does not support Plug-and-plug. Therefore, theAlphanetworksNDIS driver installation uses an approach that is different fromthe installation used in other Operating Systems. In order to installAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card in Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 6, a PC Card utility called CardWizard is used. If yourcomputer system does not have CardWizard utility pre-loaded, then you canpurchase it from SystemSoft Corporation (www.systemsoft.com) or you candownload a 14-day evaluation copy fromftp://www.systemsoft.com/pub/Wn51tren.exe. Note that CardWizard requiresWindows NT 4.0 Build 1381 (Service Pack 6) installed in order to functioncorrectly. Please install Service Pack 6 if your Windows NT 4.0 is notupdated.After CardWizard utility is loaded, insert the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card into a 32-bit CardBus slot, and follow thesesteps to install the NDIS driver:1. CardWizard will detect the insertion of the AlphanetworksCardBus cardand show the following screen. Click Correct to continue.
6-22. Click OK to continue.3. Windows NT 4.0 Network Properties windows displays. Click Add tocontinue.
6-34. Click Have Disk.5. Manually enter the location of where the AlphanetworksNDIS 4.0 driver islocated. For example, D:\NDIS\BIN\PRODUCTION\NDIS4. Click OK tocontinue.
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6-56. Make sure AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card isselected. Click OK to continue.7. Set Map Registers, QoS, and Transmit Power Control to default valuesand click OK.
6-68. Windows NT 4.0 binds TCP/IP protocol to AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Cards and TCP/IP properties have to beentered. Depending on the type of network the station connects to,Gateway and DNS Configuration information may also be required. IPconfiguration information (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway andDNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.For a simple demonstration, the station is assigned a static IP address.Choose “Specify an IP address” and enter an IP address and subnetmask. Assigning an IP address and subnet mask allows the station tointeract with the AP or other stations in the same IP subnet. Click OK tocomplete the TCP/IP configuration.
6-79. Restart the system for the changes to take effect.Device ConfigurationConfiguration of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCICard can be done through the AlphanetworksNIC Configuration ControlPanel applet provided by Alpha. Similar to Windows 2000, the device can beset to work in one of two modes, either infrastructure mode or ad hoc mode.See Section “Device Configuration” beginning on page 2-17 for more detailson these network connection types.Start AlphanetworksNIC Configuration utility from the Control Panel.
6-8Select one of the configuration(s) under the configuration list and click Modifyor click New, and follow the Section “Infrastructure Mode” on page 6-8 andSection “Ad Hoc Mode” on page 6-11 to set up the station to work ininfrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.Infrastructure ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in infrastructure mode. Refer to Section“Device Configuration” beginning on page 2-17 for detailed descriptions ofeach option in the Network Configuration Settings.1. Under the “General” tab, make sure the “Locally Administered Address”checkbox is unchecked. Use the following information as a guideline tochoose the values of each field in the configuration window:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive. Forexample, “AP”.
6-9− Network Name (SSID): This is the name of the IEEE 802.11b/gwireless network. For example, “Alpha_AP”. This field has amaximum limit of 32 characters. If this field is left blank, the STA willconnect to the AP with the best signal strength.− Network Connection: AP (Infrastructure).− Power Saving: This field allows the configuration of powermanagement options. The options are Off, Normal, and Maximum.− Turbo Mode: This field enables or disables AlphanetworksTurbomode.
6-10Usually, infrastructure mode is used in an enterprise environment whereAPs are installed and maintained by corporate IT staff. Much of the datain the enterprise network is confidential. It is important to configuresecurity to make sure only stations with appropriate keys can receivesensitive data. The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network miniPCI Card and NDIS driver support key lengths of 40-bits, 104-bits and128-bits. Typically, the appropriate encryption and decryption keys will besupplied by the corporate IT staff.
6-11Ad Hoc ModeThis section defines the process of configuring an AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card in ad hoc or IBSS mode. Refer to Section“Ad Hoc Mode” on page 2-23 for detail descriptions of ad hoc operation.1. Similar to the set up of AP Infrastructure mode described in the previoussection, ad hoc mode is also configured by changing the options in“Network Configuration Settings” window. Use the following informationas a guideline to choose the values of each field in the configurationwindow:− Configuration Name: This field identifies the configuration. This namemust be unique. Configuration names are case insensitive. Forexample, “Ad Hoc”.− Network Name (SSID): A Network Name is mandatory for ad hocmode. The SSID for all stations in a single ad hoc network must bethe same.− Network Connection: Ad Hoc.− Power Saving: Power saving mode is not currently supported in an adhoc network.− Turbo Mode: All stations participating in the ad hoc network musthave the same rate setting.− Locally Administered Address: This field defines the locallyadministered MAC address (LAA). To enter a value in the addressfield, the check box needs to be selected.
6-122. You may optionally set up security features, but it is not typically arequirement, since the duration of the ad hoc network tends to be limited.Currently, only shared key security is supported in ad hoc mode. FutureAlphanetworkssoftware implementations will provide unique key support.
6-133. In ad hoc mode, a station will scan the air for an existing BSS. If no BSSis found, the station will establish a BSS for other stations to join. Whenother stations scan the air and find an established BSS in place, they jointhat BSS to form an ad hoc network. If a specific set of stations requiresad hoc network connectivity, it is recommended to have one stationestablish a BSS first before configuring the remaining stations. This willprevent the scenario of several stations trying to form a BSS at the sametime, which may result in multiple singular BSSs being established ratherthan a single BSS with multiple stations.Verify ConnectionYou may use LinkMon utility to monitor the operating status ofAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card once the STA isconnected. Please refer to Chapter 7 for descriptions of LinkMon utility. If theSTA is configured properly then you will be able to perform ping test as wellas other network applications that a wired Ethernet device can perform.1. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open thecommand prompt window. Type “ipconfig” to determine if the TCP/IPconfiguration has taken effect. To test IP connectivity in ad hoc orinfrastructure mode, use the “ping <ipaddress>” command.
6-142. To map the drive on another machine to your computer, right-click “MyComputer” and click “Map Network Drive….”3. Specify the path of a network-shared folder.4. After mapping the drive, you can perform file transfers, video streaming,and all other network data transfers that are normally performed withwired 10/100 Ethernet connections.
6-15Driver UninstallationThis section provides uninstallation procedures for removing theAlphanetworksNDIS driver from the system.1. To remove the NDIS driver from the system, go to Control Panel andopen Network properties.
6-162. Under the Adapters tab, choose AlphanetworksWMP-G02V WirelessNetwork mini PCI Card and click Remove.3. Click OK to confirm the removal of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card.
6-174. AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card is no longerlisted under the Adapters tab. Click Close to continue.5. Restart the system to complete the un-installation of AlphanetworksNDIS4.0 driver.
7-17LinkMonInstallationLinkMon is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) program that provides detailedoperational status and statistics for the AlphanetworksWMP-G02V WirelessNetwork mini PCI Card. The LinkMon executable file, linkmon.exe, is includedon the AlphanetworksRelease Version CD, and is in the folder\ndis\bin\production\. Copy this file from the CD to a local drive for execution.Since Windows 98 SE does not have native support for WMI, which isrequired to make LinkMon work correctly, an upgrade from Microsoft isneeded. Use the procedures described in the following section to acquire andinstall the necessary WMI module from Microsoft. This is only required forWindows 98 SE installations.1. Download WMI installer from Microsoft (wmi9x.exe) and save it to yourhard disk.2. Execute WMI installer by double-clicking wmi9x.exe.
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7-33. Click Next to continue.4. Click “I accept this agreement” and then click Next to continue.
7-45. Click Next to continue.6. The installer now installs files to the SYSTEM directory.7. The system must be rebooted for the WMI installation files to becomeeffective. When the system completes the rebooting process, launchLinkMon.
7-5FeaturesThere are five tabs in LinkMon used to display STA information: General tab Frame Statistics tab Transmit Retries tab Station tab Driver tabUnder the General tab of the LinkMon program property sheet is generalinformation about the program and its operations.Under the Frame Statistics tab is statistical information showing the numberof frames being sent and received, retry count on frames sent, framechecksum error counts for received frames, and receive signal strengthindicator (RSSI) information. These fields are described in the StationProgrammer’s Guide under Appendix A as OIDs. LinkMon supports most ofthe OIDs listed in that section.
7-6Under the Transmit Retries tab is detailed transmit retry statistical informationfor transmitted frames.
7-7Under the Station tab is detailed BSS information including SSID, BSSID,association status, operating channel frequency, and information aboutscanned APs.Under the Driver tab is statistical data pertaining to NDIS driver operation.
7-8The Action menu enables a NDIS driver unloading and reloading, andnetwork interface card (NIC) reset. Note that driver unload option is notavailable in Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows NT 4.0. NIC reset isalso not available in Windows NT 4.0.On the Options menu, choose Settings….
7-9Under the Display tab, you can select the data display modes of “Cumulative”or “Relative.” “Cumulative” mode displays statistical LinkMon data collectedfrom the beginning of driver load. “Relative” mode displays differences in thestatistical data since the last update.Under the Log File tab, the logging function can be enabled to log to a file thestatistical information collected by the LinkMon utility, for later reference orpost processing by an application such as Microsoft Excel.
8-18RFSilentThis chapter describes the RFSilent application that allows you to enable ordisable the RF Signal (radio) on all AlphanetworksSTA Reference Designs.The RFSilent is a Windows-based application that appears in the right-handcorner of your Windows taskbar.System RequirementsThe RFSilent application communicates with most Windows applicationsusing Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). For Windows NT 4.0,RFSilent communicates through the Input and Output Control (IOCTL)mechanism.If you are using Windows 98SE, WMI does not come pre-installed and youmust install it prior to using RFSilent. Refer to the following procedure toacquire and install the required WMI module from Microsoft.Windows 98SE EnvironmentIf you want to use the RFSilent application in a Windows 98SE environment,you must install WMI.Follow these steps to install WMI:1. Download the WMI installer (wmi9x.exe) from Microsoft and save it toyour hard disk.2. Execute the WMI Installer by double-clicking wmi9x.exe.3. Click Next to continue.
8-24. Click “I accept this agreement” and then click Next to continue.5. Click Next to continue.The installer now copies the necessary files to the SYSTEM directory.6. Reboot the system.RFSilent SetupThe RFSilent application allows you to enable or disable AlphanetworksSTAReferences Designs. You can enable or disable the RFSilent applicationthrough user-defined settings. Refer to a description of driver parameters inthe AP Programmer’s Reference Guide.OperationThe RFSilent application is a Windows-based application that, once enabled,appears as an icon (RF) in the right-hand corner of your Windows taskbar(see Figure 8-1). You can automatically launch RFSilent at system boot-upby entering a shortcut statement in the Startup folder.Figure 8-1. RFSilent IconPosition your cursor over the RF Icon in your toolbar and use your right or leftmouse button to display the RFSilent application selections (see Figure 8-2).The radio button on the side of menu selections indicates the current state ofthe RFSilent application.Figure 8-2. RFSilent Menu SelectionsRefer to Table 8-1 for a description of the RFSilent menu selections.
8-3Table 8-1. RFSilent Menu DescriptionsRFSilent Menu Item DescriptionsDisable RF Signal Use this selection todisable AlphanetworksSTAReference Design.Enable RF Signal Use this selection to enableAlphanetworksSTAReference Design.About Displays copyright, versioninformation, and the builddate for the RFSilentapplication.Exit Quits the RFSilentapplication.
9-19TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to common problems that usually occurduring the installation and operation of the AlphanetworksWMP-G02VWireless Network mini PCI Card. Read the following descriptions if you arehaving problems. If you cannot find an answer here, please contact anAlphanetworksfield application engineer for assistance.1. My computer does not recognize the AlphanetworksCardBusreference card.Make sure the CardBus card is properly inserted into a 32-bit CardBusslot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the card,the system could have a previous AlphanetworksNDIS driver installed.Remove the old driver and try again.2. The AlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Carddoes not work properly after the driver is installed.Re-insert the CardBus card into the slot. A beep should be heard if theadapter is properly inserted. Go to Device Manager and make sure theAlphanetworksWMP-G02V Wireless Network mini PCI Card exists underthe network adapters device node. If you see the yellow exclamationmark then there are conflicting resources. In this case, make sure thecomputer system has a free IRQ and make sure you have installed theproper driver. Uninstall the driver, restart the system, and repeat thedriver installation steps if necessary.3. Stations cannot associate in ad hoc mode.Make sure the same service set identifier is specified for all stations thatneed to join the same ad hoc network. Set up one station to establish aBSS and wait briefly before setting up other stations. This preventsseveral stations from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, whichcan result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than asingle BSS with multiple stations associated to it.
9-24. The station cannot access the Internet in the infrastructureconfiguration.Make sure the station is associated and joined with the AP. If WiredEquivalent Privacy (WEP) security is enabled on the AP, the station musthave the proper WEP keys specified. Also make sure TCP/IP propertiesare correctly configured.
PRELIMINARY Chapter錯誤!尚未定義樣式。Atheros Communications, Inc. Troubleshooting •9-3COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 錯誤! 找不到參照來源。Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis 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 reasonableprotection 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 withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of thefollowing measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance 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 must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Statement Needed to be Shown on End ProductSince this module is installed inside the end product, the end product should be affixed a labelon visible area showing that this product contain a RF module, and also its FCC ID.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cmbetween the radiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
9-4This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,and2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required.However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additionalcompliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital deviceemissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certainlaptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is nolonger considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In thesecircumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product(including the transmitter) and Obtaining a separate FCC authorization.End Product LabellingThis transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installedsuch that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points,routers, wireless ASDL modems, and similar equipment). The final end product must be labeledin a visible area with the following: “ Contains TX FCC ID: RRK2003060017-2”.Manual Information That Must be IncludedThe users manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location “IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antennaused for this transmitter must be installed to provide 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.”The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominentlocation “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of atleast 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.
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