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11 Mbps Wireless LAN
PC Card User Guide

Full featured wireless local area networking made simple.

Version 2.0

Published March 2001
Version 2.0.1

Summary of Contents for WL-305

Page 1: ...w 3com com http support 3com com warrantyregistration register pl 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card User Guide Full featured wireless local area networking made simple Version 2 0 Published March 2001 Version 2 0 1 ...

Page 2: ...u are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and ...

Page 3: ...tion 11 Install Files 11 Set Up the PC Card 12 Install Utilities 12 Windows NT Installation with Networking Installed 12 Install Files 13 Install CardWizard 13 Set Up the PC Card 14 Install Utilities 14 Confirming the Installation 15 Using the XJACK Antenna 15 Custom Installation Options 16 WLAN Service Area 16 Security Settings 16 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi Encryption 16 128 bit Dynamic Security Lin...

Page 4: ...d 28 Running Diagnostics 29 Viewing Configuration Information 29 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing Problems 31 Using the Tools Window 32 Uninstalling the Card 33 Uninstalling Software Utilities 34 Upgrading PC Card Firmware 34 A WINDOWS NT INSTALLATION WITHOUT NETWORKING INSTALLED Install Files and Networking 35 Install CardWizard 36 Set Up the PC Card 37 Install Utilities 37 B TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online...

Page 5: ...ed network device such as an Ethernet hub switch or router to give clients access to the wired network where they can share files and printers and gain access to the Internet Roaming If the office space is large you can set up multiple access points on the same network to increase coverage When a wireless client begins to lose the signal as it moves away from an access point it can reassociate sea...

Page 6: ...s use different network identifiers called wireless LAN service areas WLAN service areas also called Extended Service Set Identities or ESSID Clients can roam within the coverage areas of access points that have the same WLAN service areas They cannot roam to the coverage areas of access points that are configured with different WLAN service areas Wired Wireless Networks An access point can be con...

Page 7: ...r your product with 3Com go to the following Web page http support 3com com warrantyregistration frontpg pl For support information see Technical Support on page 39 and go to the following Web page http support 3com com PO WE R WIR ELE SS ETH ERN ET PO WE R WIR ELE SS ETH ERN ET ...

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Page 9: ...he Control Panel double click System to display the System Properties dialog box Click the General Tab to display the Windows 95 version information Version B also known as OSR 2 is identified as 4 00 950b Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Windows NT with Service Pack 4 or above Windows 2000 Web Browser Internet Explorer version 4 required Internet Explorer version 5 5 recommended Y...

Page 10: ...t to transfer to diskette The Disk Factory displays the number of diskettes that will be required Make sure you have that number of diskettes 7 Select the action for example Create and Verify Disks specify the destination location and click Next Follow the prompts on the screen If you are installing the drivers manually use the Drivers diskette when the setup wizard for your operating system promp...

Page 11: ...rom diskettes insert the Drivers diskette 2 In the Add New Hardware Wizard window click Next 3 Respond to the instructions in the next windows a When the driver location is confirmed click Next b Verify the driver name 3Com 3CRWE62092A Wireless LAN PC Card and click Next The installation program copies files from the 3Com CD and Windows operating system This copying process may take a few moments ...

Page 12: ... to complete the PC Card setup and start the software utilities installation The 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Setup program starts If you are installing from diskettes insert Disk 1 and run the setup exe program to start the software utilities installation Install Utilities 1 Read the Welcome page and click Next 2 Read the Software License Agreement and click Yes If you click No the installation stop...

Page 13: ...CP IP Properties screen appears enter the requested information for your network environment Refer to the Windows NT documentation for assistance If you choose the DHCP server option click Yes to the DHCP prompt When you are finished entering the appropriate TCP IP information click OK 13 When prompted to restart the computer click Yes Install CardWizard 1 At the prompt to install CardWizard click...

Page 14: ...urity select Custom See Custom Installation Options on page 16 for details on custom settings For the fastest installation it is recommended that you use the typical settings You can customize the configuration later as described in Setting the Wireless Client Configuration on page 23 2 In the Summary window review the PC Card setup and click Finish 3 When prompted to run the Setup program click O...

Page 15: ...nstallation If you do not see the 3Com WLAN Launcher window click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray to display it If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running you can start it by double clicking the shortcut on your desktop or from the Windows Start menu select Start Programs 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN 3Com WLAN Launcher For more information see Using the Wireless LAN on page 19 Using th...

Page 16: ...ne of the options and click Next If you select No Security for no encryption no further configuration is necessary The other options require you to configure encryption keys or authentication settings in the next window The settings must match those on the access point For more information on these settings see Security Settings on page 24 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi Encryption 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi...

Page 17: ... are installed automatically during a typical installation If you chose not to install documentation when you installed the PC Card and utilities you can use Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel to install it 1 From the Windows Start menu select Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs 3 In the next window select 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN and click Add Remove 4 In the In...

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Page 19: ...n and associates you to an access point Computer Displays the Ad Hoc Network Login window in which you can do the following When you are associated with an access point you can end the access point association and start an ad hoc session When you are associated with an ad hoc network you can start a new ad hoc session or edit the current ad hoc configuration Padlock Displays the Network Security t...

Page 20: ...m an ad hoc network session and reconnects you to an access point End AP Start Ad hoc Displays the Ad Hoc Network Login window where you can start or join an ad hoc network session Security Settings Displays the Network Security tab where you can set up security Tools Displays the Tools tab where you can run WLAN Launcher applications Show Ethernet Link Status Controls the Ethernet status display ...

Page 21: ...atus If you see an X or a red line refer to Troubleshooting on page 31 A yellow X on the PC Card slot of the computer icon indicates that the operating system does not recognize the card or that no card is inserted A red dotted line with an X indicates that the card is installed properly but there is no association between the computer and the access point An X on the cable connected to the access...

Page 22: ...Com WLAN Configuration Utility window The tab that appears on top depends on the icon used to open the window The 3Com WLAN Configuration Utility window contains these tabs Network Security See Changing Network and Security Settings on page 23 and Setting up an Ad Hoc Network on page 26 Options See Changing Power Traffic and Address Settings on page 27 Tools See Changing Your Password on page 28 R...

Page 23: ...k click Start Ad hoc See Setting up an Ad Hoc Network on page 26 4 If your selection requires encryption key settings click Encryption Key Settings and enter the encryption key settings in the next window Ask your network administrator for the encryption settings See 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi Encryption Settings on page 24 Network Settings Network settings determine the wireless network with which t...

Page 24: ...Fi security the encryption settings on the client and the access point must match exactly For 128 bit Dynamic Security Link security the user name and password on the client and the access points must match exactly 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi Encryption Settings 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi security requires you to set up encryption keys Your network administrator sets up encryption keys for the wireless n...

Page 25: ...a key to use 6 Click OK when finished 128 bit Dynamic Security Link Settings 128 bit Dynamic Security Link security requires a user name and password Ask your network administrator for the user name and password 1 In the Network Security window select 128 bit Dynamic Security Link from the Security setting list 2 Click Apply 3 In the next window type the user name and password in the spaces provid...

Page 26: ...n Starting an Ad Hoc Network Session Follow this procedure to start an ad hoc network session 1 In the Windows system tray click the 3Com icon to display the 3Com WLAN Launcher If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running you can start it from the Windows Start menu Select Start Programs 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN 3Com WLAN Launcher 2 In WLAN Launcher click the Computer icon 3 In the Ad hoc Net...

Page 27: ...two ways to end an ad hoc network session and reassociate with an access point Right click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray and select End Ad Hoc Connect to AP from the menu Display the WLAN Launcher and click the Access Point icon Changing Power Traffic and Address Settings You can change power management network traffic and IP address settings as follows 1 In the Windows system tray clic...

Page 28: ...Leave the box unchecked if your network does not have a DHCP server To force the system to release and renew an IP address click Release Renew Now You may want to click this button for example if you cannot establish association with the network or if you roam in an installation that has multiple access points and you lose network association Changing Your Password The Change Password utility lets...

Page 29: ...LAN Launcher is not already running you can start it from the Windows Start menu Select Start Programs 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN 3Com WLAN Launcher 2 In WLAN Launcher click either the Padlock or the Hammer icons 3 In the WLAN Configuration Utility window click the Info tab The following information appears in the Info tab Item Description Driver version Useful for troubleshooting Firmware version ...

Page 30: ...ccess Point MAC Address Unique hardware name for the associated access point If the network type is Ad hoc this field shows N A Power Management Power mode For more information on power modes see Changing Power Traffic and Address Settings on page 27 Associated Signal Strength Indicates the strength of the radio signal All light green indicates the best signal all dark green indicates no signal Da...

Page 31: ...y when the wizard looked for the drivers Remove the unknown device and repeat the installation procedure Make sure that you insert the 3Com CD when the installation calls for it and that you wait for it to come up to speed in the drive Installation program does not finish The driver fails to load There may be a resource conflict Use the Device Manager to resolve resource conflicts Select System fr...

Page 32: ...AN Service Area Make sure that encryption is set up correctly and matches security set on the access point See Changing Network and Security Settings on page 23 and 40 bit Shared Key Wi Fi Encryption Settings on page 24 If you are associating with a 3Com AirConnect access point make sure that the Short RF Preamble parameter is disabled on both access points There is no network association when the...

Page 33: ...he standard operating system procedure to remove the card driver The procedure for Windows Me Windows 98 and Windows 95 is shown below Refer to your Windows documentation for the exact procedure under Windows 2000 and Windows NT a From the Windows Start menu select Settings and then Control Panel b In the Control Panel double click the System icon c In the next window click the Device Manager tab ...

Page 34: ...Yes 6 Click 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card firmware files The File Download window opens 7 Check the Save this program to disk box and click OK The Save As window opens 8 Select a directory to receive the firmware upgrade file and click Save You can select any directory on the computer The firmware upgrade file downloads into the directory 9 Run the PC Card Upgrade utility a Make sure that the ...

Page 35: ...re that the correct path to your CD ROM drive appears in the entry box for example d and click OK If you are installing from diskettes enter the path to the diskette drive 10 In the Select OEM Option window select 3Com 3CRWE62092A Wireless LAN PC Card and click OK 11 In the Network Setup Wizard window click Next 12 In the Network Protocols list place a check mark next to each network protocol requ...

Page 36: ... TCP IP information click OK 18 When the window for enabling or disabling bindings opens click Next 19 When Windows NT is ready to start the network click Next to copy the network files 20 Enter your computer name and workgroup or domain name when prompted and click Next 21 When the system displays Networking has been installed on this computer click Finish 22 When prompted to reboot the computer ...

Page 37: ...ion on page 23 2 In the Summary window review the PC Card setup and click Finish 3 When prompted to run the Setup program click OK 4 Run the Setup program a From the Windows Start menu select Run b In the Run dialog box enter a path to the Setup program on the 3Com CD For example d srsetup exe The 3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Setup program starts Install Utilities 1 Read the Welcome page and click Ne...

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Page 39: ... such as technical documentation and software library as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe Located on the World Wide Web at http knowledgebase 3com com this service gives all 3Com...

Page 40: ...one support services To find out more about your support options call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you When you contact 3Com for assistance have the following information ready Product model name part number and serial number A list of system hardware and software including revision levels Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration cha...

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Page 43: ... 11 confirming 15 making diskettes 9 media 9 PC Card 10 typical 12 14 37 installation media requirements 9 installing new firmware PC Card 34 Internet Protocol address defined 28 IP address defined 28 releasing and renewing 28 setting 26 27 28 L LAN wireless defined 5 ways to set up 6 launcher 19 buttons 19 starting 15 22 23 26 27 28 29 LED PC Card 32 M making installation diskettes 9 MIBs 39 N ne...

Page 44: ...n 7 Web browser requirements 9 Windows system tray 3Com icon 20 wireless association connection 5 20 clients defined 5 wireless LAN defined 5 ways to set up 6 wireless LAN service area 6 23 WLAN Configuration Utility 21 WLAN launcher 19 buttons 19 starting 15 22 23 26 27 28 29 WLAN service area defined 6 setting up 23 World Wide Web WWW 39 ...

Page 45: ...enna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S...

Page 46: ...VERSE ENGINEERING You may transfer the Software Documentation and the licenses granted herein to another party in the same country in which you obtained the Software and Documentation if the other party agrees in writing to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement If you transfer the Software and Documentation you must at the same time either transfer all copies of the Sof...

Page 47: ...t is found to be invalid illegal or unenforceable the validity legality and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired and a valid legal and enforceable provision of similar intent and economic impact shall be substituted therefor ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and 3Com and supersedes...

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