Z Com 000325 PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card User Manual Manual

Z Com Inc PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card Manual

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Z-Com, Inc.17F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twXI-325/B Quick Installation GuideI. Network ConfigurationXI-325/B is an IEEE802.11/802.11b-compliant PCMCIA Type II DSSS wireless LAN PC card.It fully supports wireless networking under Windows 95/98, and NT 4.0. XI-325/B can be operated in Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure network configurations. Ad-Hoc modeallows XI-325/B users to join an Basic Service Set (i.e., peer-to-peer mode, without access point).Infrastructure mode allows XI-325/B users to join a Extended Basic Service Set (i.e., connect toaccess point)II. Package ContentXI-325/B 11Mb PC x 1 CD-ROM or Driver and Utility Disk x 1XI-325/B Detachable Antenna x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1III. XI-325/B and Utility Installation under Windows 95/981. Insert XI-325/B into the PCMCIA slot, then start Windows. Windows will auto-detect newhardware and Windows Wizard will display “New Hardware Found”2. Click on ‘Next’, then insert the corresponding driver and utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROMdrive, or the driver and utility disk into the floppy drive. Click on ‘Next’.3. Once [Insert Win 95/98 CD-Rom into the appropriate drive, then click ‘OK’] windowappears, please follow by either inserting the Win 95/98 CD-Rom or finding the Win 95/98source path within the appropriate drives, then click ‘OK’.4. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation. Restart Win 95/98.5. To install the XI-325/B Utility, insert the XI-325/B driver and utility disk once again, thenexecute A: setup.exe.6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete utility installation, then afterward double-click onInfrastructure NetworkAd-hoc NetworkWired NetworkWireless NetworkAccess Point
Z-Com, Inc.27F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twthe Utility icon. Utility interface will then appear and configuration can be accomplished here.IV. Using Utility to Set Up Ad-Hoc NetworkIf wireless LAN has already been set up, simply plug in XI-325/B. Otherwise, set up a wirelessnetwork by taking the following steps:1. On the main utility interface, click on [Diagnostic tools], then click on [Site Survey].This would disable wireless network links temporarily and display channel quality on all14 channels. Please note that the blue bars indicate quality channels. Select suchchannel in Step 2’s Ad-Hoc network channel selection.2. Back on the main utility interface, click on [Network Configuration] and “Configure theAdapter” window will appear. Setup procedures are as follows:1) ESSID denotes the assigned name for the designated wireless LAN. If ESSID differs,then wireless connection between wireless end devices will not be accomplished.Please note that selecting [Use Non-Specified ESSID: ANY] will possibly be connectedto other wireless LAN. Therefore, ESSID setup is highly recommended.Example: Specify ESSID as : ZCOM001.Notice: Once the ESSID is set on the initial XI-325/B, and while the rest of the ESSIDremains as default value ANY, then the initial XI-325/B with the ESSID must be startedfirst.2) Select [Ad-Hoc] under ‘Network Type’, select the Channel in step 1 for [Ad-HocDefault Channel].(Notice: Under Ad-Hoc, it would require a single uniform channel to enable a wirelessnetworking group).3) Use WEP ** (will be available soon). The default is ‘Disable’. If you require highsecurity in transmission, please select the “Enable” item and select [Encryption].When you enter encryption configuration, you can type keyword and press [Generate]to create 4 new encryption keys and select one of them to scramble your transmissiondata.Notice: When your use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all thewireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key and keyword.4) Upon completing steps 1~3, click on [Modify] to save altered values.V. Using Utility to set up Infrastructure Network1. On the main Utility interface, click on [Diagnostic Tools], then click on [Access PointBrowser]. This would disable wireless connection temporarily and the subsequent display
Z-Com, Inc.37F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twwould show status for all available access points. By using this tool, it is possible to findout ESSID for the connected wireless group.On the main Utility interface, click on [NetworkConfiguration] and configuration screen will appear. Setup procedures are as follows:1) ESSID denotes the assigned name for the designated wireless LAN. If ESSID differs,then wireless connection between wireless end devices will not be accomplished.Please note that selecting [Use Non-Specified ESSID: ANY] will possibly be connectedto other wireless LAN with different ESSID. Therefore, ESSID setup is highlyrecommended.Example : Specify ESSID as : ZCOM001.Notice: If the ESSID of PC card remains as default value ANY, then the PC card ispossible to be connected to all available Access Points.2) Select [Infrastructure] under ‘Network Type’3) Use WEP ** (will be available soon). The default is ‘Disable’. If you require highsecurity in transmission, please select the “Enable” item and select [Encryption]. When youenter encryption configuration. You can type keyword and press [Generate] to create 4 newencryption keys and select one of them to scramble your transmission data.Notice: When your use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all the wirelessdevices in this network must have the same Encryption Key and keyword. )4) Upon completing steps 1~3, click on [Modify] to save altered values. Infrastructure network configuration provides roaming to mobile users. Multiple (atleast 2) AP connection allows LANEscape users to access seamless wireless connectionwhile moving freely within the coverage area. To enable Extended Service Sets (ESS),all LANEscape wireless end devices (XI-325/B, AP, etc.) will have to be under sameESSID.ⅥⅥⅥⅥ Utility Information
Z-Com, Inc.47F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twESSID Select the wireless network group to join(“ANY” is default setting).Network Type Select the station operation mode,Ad-Hoc: (without Access Point) Infrastructure:(with Access Point, default setting).RTS Threshold To solve the “Hidden Node Problem” (Defaultsetting : “Disable”)Frag Threshold To obtain better performance if XI325/Balways transmits large files in wireless LAN.(Default setting : “Disable”)Use WEP(will beavailable soon)To have high security in transmission.(Default setting : “Disable”)Power Save To make power management.(Default setting : “Disable”)NetworkConfigurationTransmissionRateSelect the transmission rate(Default setting : “Fully Auto”)Site Survey Inspect channel quality for your site.Link QualityTestInspect the point-to-point data transmissionquality between two wireless LAN stations.DiagnosticTools Access PointBrowserTo browser all the active Access Points in thisenvironment.Software Information:The XI325/B’s firmware Version is 1.2.0 Utility Version is 0.0.1Users could download and upgrade most advance software version from Z-Com’s web site.http://www.zcom.com.tw
Z-Com, Inc.57F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twFCC InformationThis 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 accept anyinterference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.IMPORTANT NOTE:Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequencyexposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normaloperation.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
Z-Com, Inc.67F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twLANEscape™ XI-325(B) Wireless PC Card SpecificationDescription: One-piece, 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11b 11Mwireless PC cardInteroperability: interoperable with Wi-Fi(WECA) certified products(AP, card etc.)Host interface : 16-bit PCMCIA V2.1 I/O interface, type II, 5V keyChipset : PRISM2.5 chipset on-boardData Rate: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps per channel, Auto Fall-BackMemory Size: 128Kx16 SRAM, 128Kx8 flash ROMPower Consumption: TX power consumption: <350 mA RX power consumption <280 mA Power Mode power consumption (TBD)Voltage: 5.0 VDC+-10%LED : link status, power-onSupport OS: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/CE3.0, LinuxNetwork Architecture Types:Supports ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) and infrastructure (communications to wirednetworks via Access Points), roaming (standard IEEE 802.11b compliant)RF Output Power: 14 dBm (typical)Antenna : two on-board patch antenna , gain = 0 dBi(max.), support receiving diversityOperating Channels: 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI), 2 Spain, 4 FranceSensitivity: @PER< 8%11Mbps : -85 dBm(max.)5.5Mbps : -88 dBm(max.)2 Mbps : -92 dBm(max.)1 Mbps : -94 dBm(max.)Operating Frequency: 2.412-2.462 GHz(N. America)2.412-2.484 GHz(Japan)2.412-2.472 GHz(Europe ETSI)2.457-2.462 GHz(Spain)2.457-2.472 GHz(France)Modulation: CCK (11Mbps, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)Warranty: One Year Limited WarrantyEnvironmental InfoOperating Temperature: 0 ~ 55 ℃
Z-Com, Inc.77F-2, 9, Prosperity 1st Rd.,Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TaiwanTel: +886-3-577-7364 Fax: +886-3-577-3359Website: http:/// www.zcom.com.twEmail: info@ zcom.com.twStorage Temperature: -20 ~ 80 ℃Humidity (non-condensing): 5~80%Size and Weight: extended PCMCIA type II card 112.6 mmL* 54.0 mmW* 5.0 mmH(± 0.2)Compact Size Weight < 50 g

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