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Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 Type 3 Mini-PCI Adapter User’s Guide

2 Copyright and Legal Disclaimers Copyright © 2002 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Intel, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

3 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction to Wireless Networking ................................................................................................ 5 Infrastructure Mode: A WLAN with Access Points ...................................................................... 5 Peer-to-Peer Mode: A WLAN without Access Points .................................................................. 5 Identifying a WLAN...................................................................................................................... 5 Wireless Security......................................................................................................................... 5 64-bit or 128-bit security.......................................................................................................... 6 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Features...................................................................... 6 Hardware Installation................................................................................................................... 7 Install Drivers Under Windows .................................................................................................... 7 START HERE to install Mini-PCI Adapter............................................................................... 7 Install Windows Drivers and Utilities ....................................................................................... 7 Windows XP ............................................................................................................................ 8 Windows 2000......................................................................................................................... 9 Windows Me (Millennium Edition) ......................................................................................... 10 Windows 98SE ...................................................................................................................... 11 PROSet II Software ................................................................................................................... 12 Uninstalling Adapter and Utility Software .................................................................................. 12 How to Uninstall Mini-PCI Adapter Drivers Using Device Manager...................................... 12 How to Uninstall PROSet II Utility Software Using Add/Remove Programs ......................... 13 How to Uninstall Wired Drivers and PROSet II Software Using the Intel® PRO Intelligent Installer .................................................................................................................................. 13 Reinstalling Adapter and Utility Software .................................................................................. 13 Configuring with Intel® PROSet II ................................................................................................. 14 Viewing and Changing Network Settings .............................................................................. 14 Connecting to the Network Using an Access Point............................................................... 14 Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer Network ................................................................................. 15 Protecting Your Network with WEP Encryption .................................................................... 15 Using Wireless Profiles ......................................................................................................... 16 Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters ................................................................ 16 Setting the Adapter's Power Consumption ........................................................................... 17 Managing the Adapter from the Control Panel .......................................................................... 17 Updating the Driver and Firmware Version ............................................................................... 17 Verifying the Driver and Firmware Versions.......................................................................... 17 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 18 Windows 98SE and Me Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................... 18 Windows 2000 and XP Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................... 19 Wireless Configuration Feature (Microsoft Windows XP only) ............................................. 19 General Troubleshooting Guidelines..................................................................................... 19 Use the Latest Release of Your Intel Installation CD-ROM .................................................. 19 Use the Latest Version of PROSet II..................................................................................... 19 Additional Sources of Information ......................................................................................... 20 Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Specifications ................................................. 21 Specifications by Model............................................................................................................. 21 General Specifications............................................................................................................... 21 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Safety and Regulatory Notices ............................... 23 Safety Notices ....................................................................................................................... 23 FCC Regulations ................................................................................................................... 24 Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice ............................. 25 Japan Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 25 JATE...................................................................................................................................... 25 Customer Support.......................................................................................................................... 26 Web and Internet Sites .............................................................................................................. 26 Telephone Support .................................................................................................................... 26

4 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Software License Agreement ............................................... 27 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Hardware Warranties ........................................................... 28 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters - Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty ............................. 28 Returning a defective product ............................................................................................... 28 Limitation of Liability and Remedies .......................................................................................... 29 Critical Control Applications .................................................................................................. 29 Software ................................................................................................................................ 29 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Access Point - Limited Hardware Warranty (3 Years) .................... 29 Returning a defective product ............................................................................................... 30 Limitation of Liability and Remedies .......................................................................................... 30 Critical Control Applications .................................................................................................. 31 Software ................................................................................................................................ 31

5 Overview Welcome to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter User's Guide. This guide covers software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. To select a topic, click a link in the contents column to the left. After installing the adapter, register your adapter online. Introduction to Wireless Networking The Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is an Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN network product. Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN network products are based on the IEEE 802.11a standard and connect computers together to form a wireless network. Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapters offer 54 Mbps data rates using clean spectrum 5 GHz transmissions. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in a central location. Users at that location share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computers that request services are called clients, while servers in a LAN provide services. In a wireless LAN (WLAN), wireless adapters are installed in clients. A wireless client communicates with the WLAN without cables. Instead, wireless clients send and receive information through the air. A wireless client operates in either infrastructure mode or peer-to-peer mode. Infrastructure Mode: A WLAN with Access Points In infrastructure mode, wireless clients send and receive information through access points. When a wireless client communicates with another, it transmits to the access point. The access point receives the information and rebroadcasts it. Then the other device receives the information. Access points are strategically located within an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A large WLAN uses multiple access points to provide coverage over a wide area. Access points can connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet connection. Access points send and receive information from the LAN through this wired connection. Peer-to-Peer Mode: A WLAN without Access Points In peer-to-peer mode, also called Ad Hoc Mode, wireless clients send and receive information to other wireless clients without using an access point. In contrast to infrastructure mode, this type of WLAN only contains wireless clients. You can use peer-to-peer mode to network computers in a home or small office, or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting. Identifying a WLAN All adapters and access points in a WLAN use a Network Name, or Service Set Identifier (SSID) to identify the WLAN. The SSID indicates what WLAN you are communicating with. Wireless Security Wireless networking devices transmit information through the air. Without implementing security, it is easy for an unauthorized person to intercept the information. A common way of implementing security and protecting information is encryption. Before sending information, the wireless client or access point encrypts or scrambles information using an encryption key. The device receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to wireless devices that have the correct encryption key.

6 64-bit or 128-bit security The IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard specifies the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and decryption algorithm. The standard includes two levels of security, using a 64-bit key or a 128-bit key. Some vendors refer to 64-bit encryption as 40-bit. These are identical. A wireless device that claims to have 64-bit encryption interoperates with a device that claims to have 40-bit encryption. To implement WEP, use either the 64-bit or 128-bit method. For better security, use a 128-bit key. A 128-bit key has several trillion times as many possible combinations as a 64-bit key. For added security, change your keys often. The same device, host computer or front-end processor usually performs both encryption and decryption. The algorithm, like the pattern of a lock, is standardized and may be used by anyone, but the encrypted data is unreadable without the appropriate key, which is known only by the sender and receiver of the transmitted data. You should change your keys often for added security. Installation • Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Features • LED Descriptions • Install Drivers Under Windows • PROSet II Software • Uninstall the Adapter and Utility Software • Reinstall Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Features Unless otherwise specified, the information in this document applies to both the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter. Features of the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapters include: • IEEE 802.11a specification compatibility. This open architecture allows Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN devices to communicate with wireless devices from other vendors that comply with the IEEE 802.11a standard. • Up to 54 Mbps data rate for high-capacity, fast operation, including superior speeds even at increased range • Driver support for Microsoft Windows* XP, 98SE, Me, and 2000 • 128, 64 (called 40 by some vendors), and 0 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data security and VPN compatibility • Operation in 5 GHz UNII spectrum prevents interference from cordless phones, microwaves, Bluetooth* or 802.11b devices • 802.1x authentication compatibility for Windows XP

7 Hardware Installation For general information on how to install and remove the Mini-PCI hardware, see the documentation provided with your computer. Install Drivers Under Windows Review the following hardware installation guidelines before proceeding with Windows installation. START HERE to install Mini-PCI Adapter 1. Install the Mini-PCI adapter hardware according to the manufactures installation instructions. 2. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows to load. Install the installation CD, and proceed to Step 3 below to select your version of the Windows operating system. Install Windows Drivers and Utilities Notes for First-Time Client Installation The instructions provided for installation with the Intel® PRO Intelligent Installer apply to a first-time installation of an Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN adapter on a system on which no other Intel® PRO wired or wireless adapter has been installed. If this is not the first installation of an Intel PRO adapter on your system, the utilities installation may be different from that described in the first-time installation instructions. See the Note on Previous Installations. The instructions provided here apply to installation of a wireless client adapter using default installation parameters. If you are a network administrator and wish to also install the Wireless Administration Tools AP Discovery and Site Survey as part of the installation process, or at some other time, see the Note on Administration Tools. After completing the hardware installation, proceed to Step 3 and select your version of the Windows operating system.. 3. Select your version of the Windows operating system and continue the installation with Step 4.  Windows XP  Windows 2000  Windows Me (Millennium Edition)  Windows 98SE

12 3. On the Program Maintenance screen, select Modify and click Next. 4. On the Custom Setup screen, accept the default settings and click Next. 5. On the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install. 6. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. The result will be the same as if you had selected the Typical installation on the Setup Type screen. Note on Administration Tools If you are a network administrator and wish to install the Wireless Administration Tools AP Discovery and Site Survey as part of the installation process, or later, proceed as follows: 1. Insert the Intel CD and click Install Software on the Intel® PRO Network Connections menu screen, then click Next on the Welcome screen. 2. Proceed to the Custom Setup screen: oFor systems with no previous Intel PRO installations: Accept the software license agreement and click Next. On the Setup Type screen, select Custom and click Next, then continue with Step 3. oFor systems with a previous Intel PRO installation: On the Program Maintenance Screen, select Modify and click Next, then continue with Step 3. 3. On the Custom Setup screen, expand the Configuration Tools item by clicking the plus sign + at the left. 4. Click the X next to Wireless Administration Tools and select Install this feature and all subfeatures. 5. Click Next. On the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install. Click OK to close the log file. PROSet II Software The PROSet II LAN Software utility is a Windows application that allows you to configure, manage, and set up security encryption for your adapter. Once installed, PROSet II software can be accessed from the System Tray by clicking on the green icon. When you select your PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter, PROSet II displays the following tabs: General, Setting, Mobility, Network Driver, Statistics, and Diagnostics. For detailed information about each of these tabs, press F1 on your keyboard with PROSet II open for online Help, or view Configuring with Intel® PROSet II. The Windows installation instructions above include the steps required for installation of PROSet II software. Uninstalling Adapter and Utility Software How to Uninstall Mini-PCI Adapter Drivers Using Device Manager Uninstall Drivers under Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2. Select Device Manager from the list on the left. 3. Expand the Network Adapters item in the tree on the right. 4. Right-click Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter and select Uninstall.

13 Uninstall Drivers under Windows 98SE and Windows Me 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. 2. Select the Device Manager tab. 3. Under Network Adapters find and select the Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter from the displayed list. 4. Click Remove. Windows removes the adapter. How to Uninstall PROSet II Utility Software Using Add/Remove Programs 1. Open the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Find Intel(R) PROSet II. 4. Click Install/Uninstall or Change/Remove. 5. If you have installed the Access Point Administration Tools, repeat Steps 2 through 4 to uninstall those tools. How to Uninstall Wired Drivers and PROSet II Software Using the Intel® PRO Intelligent Installer The following instructions apply to drivers for Intel PRO wired adapters and PROSet software only. To remove the adapter drivers, use the instructions above under How to Uninstall Mini-PCI Adapter Drivers Using Device Manager. 1. On the Intel® PRO Network Connections screen, click the menu item Install Software. If the menu screen is not visible, remove and re-insert the Intel CD-ROM to display it, or run autorun.exe from the Intel CD-ROM. 2. On the Program Maintenance screen, select Remove and click Next. Wired drivers and PROSet software will be removed. 3. On the next screen, click Finish. Click OK to close the log file. Reinstalling Adapter and Utility Software To reinstall PRO/Wireless hardware and software, first uninstall the PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter drivers and software as described under the heading Uninstalling Adapter Drivers and Software. After uninstalling, reboot the computer, then reinstall the PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter using the installation instructions in this document.

15 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Network Settings. 5. For the operating mode, select Communicate with access point (802.11 Station). 6. Enter a Network Name (SSID) or select one from the list. Use the Network Name (SSID) assigned to the access points in the wireless LAN (WLAN). The wireless adapter scans the access point and uses the channel selected by the access point. You cannot change the channel. Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer Network A peer-to-peer wireless network is a simple network of wireless computers that communicate directly with each other without using an access point. To connect to a peer-to-peer network: 1. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the wireless adapter on the left side of the Intel® PROSet II window. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Network Settings. 5. For the operating mode, select Peer to Peer (802.11 Ad Hoc). 6. Enter a Network Name (SSID) or select one from the list. 7. Select a Channel Number from the pull-down list. The Network Name (SSID) and Channel Number must be the same for all the computers in a peer-to-peer network. Protecting Your Network with WEP Encryption You can prevent unauthorized reception of your wireless data using the IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy ( WEP). The standard includes two levels of security, using a 64-bit key (sometimes referred to as 40-bit) or a 128-bit key. For better security, use a 128-bit key. If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your WLAN must use the same encryption settings. To set up 64-bit (40-bit) encryption: 1. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the wireless adapter on the left side of the Intel® PROSet II window. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Network Settings. 5. Click WEP Keys. 6. If required, enter your WEP password. 7. Click OK . The WEP Key Configuration dialog box is displayed. 8. Enter Keys 1 through 4. Use numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F. Only the first two columns are available for 64-bit (40-bit) encryption. 9. Select the key you want to use for encryption. The keys and selected key must be the same for the access point or for all other computers in a peer-to-peer network. To set up 128-bit encryption: 1. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the wireless adapter on the left side of the Intel® PROSet II window. 3. Click the Settings tab.

17 • Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported. • Adapter switching cannot be used on a Virtual Private Network (VPN). • Adapter switching should not be applied while an active data transfer is in progress. Setting the Adapter's Power Consumption If your notebook computer is operating on battery power, you can adjust the power settings to extend battery life. 1. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the wireless adapter on the left side of the Intel® PROSet II window. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Power Settings. 5. Make sure that the Switch power mode based on power source check box is not checked. 6. Make sure that Let adapter manage power is checked. For more information about the power settings, click the Help button. Managing the Adapter from the Control Panel After you install the driver for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter, you can access the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter property pages from the Networking icon in the Windows Control Panel and configure the wireless settings for the adapter. For driver installation instructions, click here. To display the adapter properties in Windows Me and 98SE: 1. Double-click My Computer, and then double-click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network. 3. Select the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter and click Properties. To display the adapter properties in Windows 2000 and XP: 1. Double-click My Computer, and then double-click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Network . 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection for the wireless adapter and click Properties. Updating the Driver and Firmware Version Verify that the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter driver and firmware is the most recent version to ensure optimal functionality. Verifying the Driver and Firmware Versions In Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98SE, use PROSet II to view driver and firmware versions. To view the driver and firmware version: 1. Double click the Intel® PROSet II icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 2. Select the wireless adapter on the left side of the Intel® PROSet II window. 3. Click the Network Driver tab. 4. If you have a newer firmware file from Intel, you can click the Update button and update the Firmware.

18 Troubleshooting Except for the lack of a wired network connection, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is just like any mobile network adapter. The troubleshooting techniques that apply to mobile network adapters in general also apply to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter. For an adapter to communicate with an access point: • The Network Name (SSID) of the adapter and access point must match. • If the WEP encryption option is enabled on the access point, the adapter must support this option and the adapter and access point must use the same encryption keys. Windows 98SE and Me Troubleshooting Tips For additional troubleshooting information on Windows 98SE, click here. Use the tools provided by Windows 98SE and LAN analyzers (FTP Software NETXRAY, Novell LAN analyzer) to diagnose problems. Some common problems exhibited when the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter has not been properly installed include: • Windows 98SE/Me does not recognize the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter when installed. Verify that Windows 98SE/Me PC Card support is installed. Verify the computer has a Plug and Play BIOS. • The driver fails to load. A resource conflict could exist. Use the Device Manager to resolve resource conflicts. Select the System applet from the Control Panel . Select the Device Manager tab. • The workstation cannot associate to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point. Verify the adapter Network Name (SSID) matches the Network Name of the access point. Refer to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Quick Installation Guide for details on how to configure the WLAN access point and adapter. • Degraded performance from the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is detected. Verify that the adapter is firmly seated in a PC Card slot. Verify that the protruding end containing the adapter antenna is not damaged. Associate the adapter with a different access point. • Network drive mappings disappear when the laptop suspends or the adapter is removed then reinserted. Windows 98SEMe does not restore NetWare network drive mappings under these conditions. Log out and log in again, or restart the machine to restore the connections.

19 • Non-functioning adapter LEDs. Verify that the adapter Network Name (SSID) matches the Network Name of the access point. Windows 2000 and XP Troubleshooting Tips To diagnose problems, use the tools provided by Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • The workstation cannot associate to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point. Verify the adapter Network Name (SSID) matches the Network Name of the access point. Refer to the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter Quick Installation Guide for details on how to configure the WLAN access point and adapter. • Degraded performance from the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Adapter is detected. Verify that the adapter is firmly seated in a PC Card slot. Verify that the protruding end containing the adapter antenna is not damaged. • Non-functioning adapter LED. Verify that the adapter SSID matches the SSID of the access point. Wireless Configuration Feature (Microsoft Windows XP only) Microsoft Windows XP provides a built-in wireless configuration utility. It is recommended that the XP utility be disabled and that Intel PROSet II be used to configure your wireless adapter. If the XP utility is enabled and PROSet II is also loaded under Windows XP, the Windows XP utility overrides PROSet II. The PROSet II main screen displays the current status and signal strength information, but profiles in PROSet II are disabled and cannot be activated. General Troubleshooting Guidelines Use the Latest Release of Your Intel Installation CD-ROM If you have more than one Intel Installation CD-ROM for your Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products, use the CD-ROM with the highest version number. Use the Latest Version of PROSet II The Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN software (PROSet II) included in this release supports the following: • Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Previous versions of PROSet II will NOT support the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter. Use the version of PROSet II that is included in this release.

20 Additional Sources of Information Consult your computer and network documentation as needed. For the latest technical notes on PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products, see the Wireless Release Notes on the Intel CD. See Intel Support Services for additional information.

21 Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Specifications Specifications by Model Models Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter model WM3A5000 Form Factor Mini-PCI Type 3A Dimensions 2.35" x 2" x .20" (59.75 mm x 50.97 mm x 5 mm) Weight .6 oz (17 g) Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL, Coax, surface-mount connectors Connector Interface 124-pin Mini-PCI LEDs Link, Activity Mini-PCI Adapter Physical Specifications Power 3.3 V General Specifications Frequency band 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz Modulation BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM Wireless Medium Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 5 GHz UNII Frequency and modulation Channels 8 Non-overlapping (4 non-overlapping in some countries) WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a Wired Standard 10/100BTx Architecture Infrastructure, ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Roaming 802.11a compliant for seamless roaming between access points Network Wired-to-wireless switching Intel® PROSet II software Security Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP 802.11i (802.1x, Radius, EAP): enhanced wireless authentication security Pending IEEE ratification in 2002 QOS DCF CSMA/CA Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps Range and Throughput Indoor Range • 40 feet @ 54 Mbps • 300 feet @ 6 Mbps

23 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter Safety and Regulatory Notices This section provides the following safety and regulatory notices covering the following product: Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Mini-PCI Adapter. Safety Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. • Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. • Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged. • Use in specific environments: oThe use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. oThe use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). oThe use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital. • Antenna use: oIn order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. oHigh-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 12 inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements. • Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below) • Antenna Warning (see below) • Use on Aircraft Caution (see below) • Other Wireless Devices (see below) • Power Supply (Access Point) (see below) Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.

24 Antenna Warning Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended when using a wireless device with an integrated antenna (whether an Access Point, a PC Card inserted into a laptop computer, or a PCI or Mini-PCI card installed in a desktop computer), that the antenna should not be positioned closer than 20 cm (7.9 inches) from your body or other persons for extended periods of time while it is transmitting (or operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 5 cm (two inches) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time. Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network. FCC Regulations FCC Regulations Part 15 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Intel Corporation declares that the equipment described in this document is within the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed below: Title 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class B for a digital device. This declaration is based upon the compliance of the Intel PRO/Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter model WM3A5000 to the above standards. Intel has determined that the models listed have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated. These units are identical to the units tested and found acceptable with the applicable standards. Records maintained by Intel continue to reflect that units being produced under this Declaration of Conformity, within the variation that can be expected due to quantity production and tested on a statistical basis, continue to comply with the applicable technical standards. FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

25 off and on, the user is encouraged 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 the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Intel could void the user's authority to operate this device. Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice These digital apparatuses do not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatuses set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Les présents appareils numériques n'ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. These devices comply with Class B Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. These devices are certified to the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and RSS-210 for 5 GHz UNII band devices. The use of these devices in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Canada Industry office. Japan Regulatory Notices TELEC This equipment has been certified to conform with the technical regulations of the specified radio equipment under the radio law of Japan. If you open the case to modify the circuit, you may be punished by law. This equipment is for indoor use only under the Radio Wave law. JATE Refer to the JATE approval number on the equipment.

26 Customer Support Intel support is available on the Web or by phone. The services contain the most up-to-date information about Intel products. You can access installation instructions, troubleshooting information, and general product information. Web and Internet Sites Support: http://support.intel.com Network Products: http://www.intel.com/network Gigabit Products: http://www.intel.com/network/solutions/gigabit.htm Corporate: http://www.intel.com Telephone Support US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000 (7:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time) Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.

27 Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Software License Agreement IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. Do not use or load this software and any associated materials (collectively, the "Software") until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions. By loading or using the Software, you agree to the terms of this Agreement. If you do not wish to so agree, do not install or use the Software. LICENSE. You may copy the Software onto a single computer for your personal, non-commercial use, and you may make one back-up copy of the Software, subject to these conditions: 1. This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Intel® component products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-Intel component products is not licensed hereunder. 2. You may not copy, modify, rent, sell, distribute or transfer any part of the Software except as provided in this Agreement, and you agree to prevent unauthorized copying of the Software. 3. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software. 4. You may not sublicense or permit simultaneous use of the Software by more than one user. 5. The Software may contain the software or other property of third party suppliers, some of which may be identified in, and licensed in accordance with, any enclosed "license.txt" file or other text or file. OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE AND COPYRIGHTS. Title to all copies of the Software remains with Intel or its suppliers. The Software is copyrighted and protected by the laws of the United States and other countries, and international treaty provisions. You may not remove any copyright notices from the Software. Intel may make changes to the Software, or to items referenced therein, at any time without notice, but is not obligated to support or update the Software. Except as otherwise expressly provided, Intel grants no express or implied right under Intel patents, copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights. You may transfer the Software only if the recipient agrees to be fully bound by these terms and if you retain no copies of the Software. LIMITED MEDIA WARRANTY. If the Software has been delivered by Intel on physical media, Intel warrants the media to be free from material physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days after delivery by Intel. If such a defect is found, return the media to Intel for replacement or alternate delivery of the Software as Intel may select. EXCLUSION OF OTHER WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Intel does not warrant or assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within the Software. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEL OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOST INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT. Intel may terminate this Agreement at any time if you violate its terms. Upon termination, you will immediately destroy the Software or return all copies of the Software to Intel.

28 APPLICABLE LAWS. Claims arising under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of California, excluding its principles of conflict of laws and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods. You may not export the Software in violation of applicable export laws and regulations. Intel is not obligated under any other agreements unless they are in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Intel. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR52.227-14 and DFAR252.227-7013 et seq. or their successors. Use of the Software by the Government constitutes acknowledgment of Intel's proprietary rights therein. Contractor or Manufacturer is Intel Corporation, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95052. Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Products Hardware Warranties Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters - Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Intel warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed. Intel recommends that you have the company from whom you purchased this product install the product. Intel reserves the right to fill your order with a product containing new or remanufactured components. THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE. This warranty does not cover replacement of hardware products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, disaster, improper installation, or improper testing. If the hardware product is found to be otherwise defective, Intel, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below, provided that you deliver the hardware product along with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number (see below), either to the company from whom you purchased it or to Intel (North America only). If you ship the hardware product, you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must use the original container (or the equivalent) and pay the shipping charge. Intel may replace or repair the hardware product with either new or remanufactured product or parts, and the returned hardware product becomes Intel's property. Repaired or replaced products will be returned at the same revision level as received or higher, at Intel's option. Intel reserves the right to replace discontinued product with an equivalent current generation product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. All parts or components contained in this hardware product are covered by Intel’s limited warranty for this product; the product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information call the number below. Returning a defective product From North America: Before returning any hardware product, contact Intel Customer Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by calling +1 916-377-7000. If the Customer Support Group verifies that the hardware product is defective, they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the hardware product. Intel cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package.

29 All other locations: Return the hardware product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Limitation of Liability and Remedies INTEL'S SOLE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT, OBJECTIVELY MEASURABLE DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT OR SPECULATIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, REPROCUREMENT COSTS, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF PROFITS, WHETHER ANY SUCH DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER INTEL HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, INTEL'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON POTENTIAL LIABILITIES WERE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN SETTING THE PRODUCT PRICE. INTEL NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITIES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Critical Control Applications Intel specifically disclaims liability for use of the hardware product in critical control applications (including, for example only, safety or health care control systems, nuclear energy control systems, or air or ground traffic control systems) by you or your customers, and such use is entirely at the user's risk. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Intel harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the hardware product in such applications by you or your customers. Software Software provided with the hardware product is not covered under the hardware warranty described above. See the applicable software license agreement which shipped with the hardware product for details on any software warranty. Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN Access Point - Limited Hardware Warranty (3 Years) Intel warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three (3) years following the latter of: (i) the date of purchase only if you register by returning the registration card as indicated thereon with proof of purchase; or (ii) the date of manufacture; or (iii) the registration date if by electronic means provided such registration occurs within thirty (30) days from purchase. This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed. Intel recommends that you have the company from whom you purchased this product install the product. Intel reserves the right to fill your order with a product containing new or remanufactured components. THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE.

30 This warranty does not cover replacement of hardware products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, disaster, improper installation, or improper testing. If the hardware product is found to be otherwise defective, Intel, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below, provided that you deliver the hardware product along with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number (see below), either to the company from whom you purchased it or to Intel (North America only). If you ship the hardware product, you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must use the original container (or the equivalent) and pay the shipping charge. Intel may replace or repair the hardware product with either new or remanufactured product or parts, and the returned hardware product becomes Intel’s property. Intel warrants the repaired or replaced hardware product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of the greater of: (i) ninety (90) days from the return shipping date; or (ii) the period of time remaining on the original three (3) year warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. All parts or components contained in this hardware product are covered by Intel’s limited warranty for this product; the product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information call the number below. Returning a defective product From North America: Before returning any hardware product, contact Intel Customer Support to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by calling +1 916-377-7000. If the Customer Support Group verifies that the hardware product is defective, they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the hardware product. Intel cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package. All other locations: Return the hardware product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Limitation of Liability and Remedies INTEL'S SOLE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT, OBJECTIVELY MEASURABLE DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT OR SPECULATIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, REPROCUREMENT COSTS, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, AND LOSS OF PROFITS, WHETHER ANY SUCH DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER INTEL HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, INTEL'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON POTENTIAL LIABILITIES WERE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN SETTING THE PRODUCT PRICE. INTEL NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITIES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

31 Critical Control Applications Intel specifically disclaims liability for use of the hardware product in critical control applications (including, for example only, safety or health care control systems, nuclear energy control systems, or air or ground traffic control systems) by you or your customers, and such use is entirely at the user's risk. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Intel harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the hardware product in such applications by you or your customers. Software Software provided with the hardware product is not covered under the hardware warranty described above. See the applicable software license agreement which shipped with the hardware product for details on any software warranty.

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