Planex 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Manuale utente

Planex Communications

Head Quarters-Japan

PCI Building

12-7, Nihombashi Odemma-cho, Chuo-ku

Tokyo, 103-0011

www.planex.co.jp

Published: July 2004

Installation and User

Guide

108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

Installation and User Guide, (CQW-NS108AG) iii

Contents

Preface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

1 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Device Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Shipping Package Contents- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Connecting the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Checking Adapter Activity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

Installing the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Driver and PLANEX Client Utility - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Installation Steps- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Uninstalling the PLANEX Client Utility and Drivers- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

2 Introduction to the PLANEX Client Utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

Overview of Wireless Networking- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11

Service Set Identifiers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12

Wireless Bands and Channels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12

PLANEX Client Utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12

Using the PLANEX Client Utility With Windows XP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12

Accessing the PLANEX Client Utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14

Using the Tray Icon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14

Disabling and Re-Enabling the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14

Navigating the User Interface- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14

Using the Compact View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15

Using the Expanded View- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16

Background Operation and Exiting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -18

3 Configuration- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Configuration Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -20

Scanning for Available Networks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -20

Working with Profiles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -21

Profile Window - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23

Profile Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23

Advanced Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -23

Network Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

Power Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

Security Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

Wireless Security- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

Encryption - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -25

Authentication - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -25

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PLANEX Client Utility Security Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

A Individual Driver and Client Utility Installation Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Installing the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Driver- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Windows XP Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Windows 2000 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Confirming the Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35

Verifying the Installation — Windows XP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35

Verifying the Installation — Windows 2000- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

Glossary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45

Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 53

Installation and User Guide, (CQW-NS108AG) v

Preface

This guide explains how to install and configure the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card, which

provides PC laptop and desktop users with access to the PLANEX and other 802.11 Access Point

products. The guide is intended for business and consumer users who want to install and configure

the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card quickly and easily. It is also intended for users who are

interested in advanced configuration and troubleshooting.

The 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card products include the following device options:

■PC Card adapter for use in laptop and notebook computers

■PCI adapter for use in desktop system PCI expansion slots

■Mini PCI adapter for use in laptop computer mini-PCI expansion slots

The PLANEX Client Utility , a software tool designed to provide basic configuration options for

the device is shipped with each unit, in addition to device drivers.

Organization of this Guide

This guide consists of the following chapters:

■Chapter 1, “Installation,” describes the features of the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card and

explains how to install it.

■Chapter 2, “Introduction to the PLANEX Client Utility,” provides an overview of the

PLANEX Client Utility .

■Chapter 3, “Configuration,”describes the configuration settings of the PLANEX Client

Utility .

■Appendix A, “Individual Driver and Client Utility Installation Procedures,” explains how

to install the driver and PLANEX Client Utility as separate tasks.

■Glossary provides definitions for acronyms, networking terminology, and PLANEX

Networks-specific terms.

Conventions Used in this Guide

This guide uses the following conventions for instructions and information.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and time-saving tips use the following conventions and symbols.

NOTE: Notes contain helpful suggestions or information that are important to the task at

hand.

CAUTION: Caution indicates that there is a risk of equipment damage or loss of data when

certain actions are performed.

WARNING: Warnings are intended to alert you to situations that could result in injury

(such as exposure to electric current, for example).

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vi Installation and User Guide, (CQW-NS108AG)

Related Documentation

The following documentation related to the PLANEX wireless networking product line is available

via CD-ROM and also on the PLANEX website, www.planex.co.jp.

■108 Mbps Wireless Access Point Installation and Configuration Guide — Describes how

to install and configure the 108 Mbps Wireless Access Point.

■Wireless LAN Network Management Software Installation and Configuration Guide —

Explains how to install and use the enterprise network management application.

■PLANEX Command Line Interface (CLI) Reference Manual — Provides a listing of all the

commands available for PLANEX wireless products, usable through console access and

command line interface; this manual is intended for advanced users and system administrators.

Installation and User Guide, (CQW-NS108AG) 1

1Installation

This chapter explains how to install the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card, adapter driver, and

PLANEX Client Utility . It includes the following topics:

•Overview

•Connecting the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

•Installing the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Driver and PLANEX Client Utility

•Uninstalling the PLANEX Client Utility and Drivers

Overview

The 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card provides the communication link between your laptop or

desktop PC and other devices in a wireless network. The adapter operates in the 2.4GHz and 5GHZ

radio frequency bands and can communicate with any device that meets the IEEE 802.11a,

802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network standards.

When used with 108 Mbps Wireless Access Points as part of an PLANEX network installation, the

108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card offers the following special features:

•Enhanced Data Rates

•Extended Range

•Multi Mode and Multi-band Operation

•Interference Handling

The PLANEX Client Utility , shipped with each 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card, includes tools

for setting the basic configuration.

Device Types

The 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is currently offered in three device types:

• PC Card — Extended Type II PCMCIA CardBus (32-bit interface) for use in laptop and

notebook computers

• PCI Card — PCI adapter for use in desktop computer expansion slots

• Mini PCI— Mini PCI adapter for use in laptop computer mini-PCI expansion slots

Shipping Package Contents

The 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card shipping package contains the following items:

•108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card PC or PCI Card

•CD containing the device driver and PLANEX Client Utility

System Requirements

Your PC must meet the following minimum requirements:

•Windows XP or Windows 2000

•96 MB memory

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•CPU 1.0 GHz or greater

•At least 10 MB disk capacity available for the driver and PLANEX Client Utility software.

•Type II or Type III cardbus slot for notebooks and laptops

Connecting the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

To install the PC card:

•With the computer powered on or off, slide the PC card firmly into an available CardBus slot

(Figure 1).

Figure 1: PC Card Installation

To safely remove the PC card while the computer is powered up:

1Right-click the system tray icon entitled Safely Remove Hardware or Eject or Stop

Hardware.

The system prompts you to select the device to stop.

2Select PLANEX Wireless LAN NIC, and click Stop.

3Click OK when asked to confirm.

4Press the CardBus eject button on the side of your computer to release the slot locking

mechanism and slide the PC card out.

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Connecting the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card

Installation and User Guide, (CQW-NS108AG) 3

To install the PCI card adapter (Figure 2):

1Power down your PC.

2Remove the cover that provides access to the PCI expansion slot.

3Insert the PCI card into an available PCI slot.

4Replace the cover.

5Attach the antenna to the external connector on the PCI card.

You are now ready to install the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card driver software.

Figure 2: PCI Card Installation

Checking Adapter Activity

The LEDs on the PC card and PCI card indicate the state of current communications:

• Solid green — The adapter is associated (connected) to the network.

• Slow blinking green — The adapter is not associated to the network.

• Fast blinking green — The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

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Installing the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Driver and PLANEX Client

Utility

Follow the steps in this section to install the software needed to support your 108Mbps Wireless

LAN PC Card. The software includes:

•108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card driver

•PLANEX Client Utility

Installation Steps

1If you are using the PCI card, make sure that it is physically installed (page 3). If you are using

the PC card, slide it into the CardBus slot on your computer.

2Power up your computer.

3Insert the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card distribution CD.

The PLANEX CD menu opens.

4Currently, both the Network Card Drivers and PLANEX Client Utility are selected and this

selection cannot be modified. Click Install Software and the Installation Wizard opens.

NOTE: Before installing the 108Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card or any other wireless

adapter, you must make sure that your system has the latest Microsoft patches to

support wireless networking. You can find information and patches at

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/broadbandnetworking/

10_concept_wireless_security.mspx.

NOTE: If the Microsoft Found New Hardware Wizard opens, click Cancel to close the

wizard.

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