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Contents: Company 54g Wireless LAN (WLAN) User Manual

Broadcom 54

g WLAN BCM94318MPG User Manual

Introduction

Completing the Setup

Utility Functions

Specifications

Regulatory Information

Company

 Copyright Statement

Company

 Trademark Statement

. Microsoft® and Windows® are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation. All other 

trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

WLCARD-UG200-D2 01.30.03

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Summary of Contents for BCM94318MPG

Page 1: ... Functions Specifications Regulatory Information Company Copyright Statement Company Trademark Statement Microsoft and Windows are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners WLCARD UG200 D2 01 30 03 file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card index htm 1 30 03 10 11 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...can be enabled as networking needs grow WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks defined in IEEE Std 802 11 1999 Edition that encrypts data sent over radio waves The use of the WEP key is optional and can be enabled or disabled If the network being connecting to has enabled WEP WEP must also be enabled in the network profile and the WEP key must be set to match the WEP key used ...

Page 3: ...ore computers that are connected to each other to share files or common equipment such as a printer or an Internet connection A wireless LAN provides the same functionality of a wired network but it eliminates the need to install networking cables and other networking equipment Not only is a wireless LAN easier to deploy but it also allows for roaming For example when using the Company 54g enabled...

Page 4: ...Introduction Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual Back to top Back to Contents Ccopyright and Trademark Information file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card intro htm 3 of 3 1 30 03 10 11 16 PM ...

Page 5: ...nfrastructure wireless LAN to access the resources and tools of the wired LAN including Internet access e mail file transfers and printer sharing Characteristics Networked computers communicate with each other through a dedicated AP All data transmitted between the computers on this wireless LAN passes through the AP Advantages Extended range The access point extends the range of the wireless LAN ...

Page 6: ... those who are located within a certain range Configuring a Network Profile To connect to a wireless network a network profile for that network must be configured on the Company 54g enabled notebook If the Company 54g enabled notebook computer came with the Company 54g WLAN card already installed and set up at the factory follow the network profile configuration instructions provided below NOTE Fo...

Page 7: ... not the network requires a WEP key check with your network administrator to see if a WEP key is required NOTE Both the network name and the network key are case sensitive Configuring a Profile for a Listed Network That Does Not Require a WEP Key Configuring a Profile for a Listed Network That Requires a WEP key Configuring a Profile for a Network That Is Not Listed and Does Not Require a WEP Key ...

Page 8: ...ck Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and then click Properties 2 Click the Wireless Networks tab 3 Under Available networks click the network name and then click Configure file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 4 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 9: ...tup Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 4 Click OK The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 5 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 10: ...hat network If the bubble does not appear click Refresh If it still does not appear try to access a Web page to verify that an Internet connection exists Configuring a Profile for a Listed Network That Requires a WEP Key 1 Open Network Connections and then open Properties for the Wireless Network Connection to configure by doing the following a Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Double cli...

Page 11: ...ny 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 2 Click the Wireless Networks tab 3 Under Available networks click the network name and then click Configure file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 7 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 12: ... box and again in the Confirm network key box NOTE It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed 7 Click OK The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 8 of 15 1 30 03 10 ...

Page 13: ...k If the bubble does not appear click Refresh If it still does not appear try to access a Web page to verify that an Internet connection exists Configuring a Profile for a Network That Is Not Listed and Does Not Require a WEP Key 1 Open Network Connections and then open Properties for the Wireless Network Connection to configure by doing the following a Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 D...

Page 14: ...Completing the Setup Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 2 Click the Wireless Networks tab 3 Click Add file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 10 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 15: ...N WLAN User Manual 4 Type the network name in the Network name SSID box 5 Click OK The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 11 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 16: ... If the bubble does not appear click Refresh If it still does not appear try to access a Web page to verify that an Internet connection exists Configuring a Profile for a Network That Is Not Listed and Requires a WEP Key 1 Open Network Connections and then open Properties for the Wireless Network Connection to configure by doing the following a Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Double cli...

Page 17: ...Completing the Setup Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 2 Click the Wireless Networks tab 3 Click Add file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card setup htm 13 of 15 1 30 03 10 11 18 PM ...

Page 18: ... box 7 Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box NOTE It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed 8 Click OK The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks file P User 20Manuals HP 20...

Page 19: ...d click the Wireless Networks tab The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network If the bubble does not appear click Refresh If it still does not appear try to access a Web page to verify that an Internet connection exists Back to top Back to Contents Copyright and Trademark Information file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card se...

Page 20: ...nging Settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Double click Network Connections 3 Click Wireless Network Connections and then click Change settings of this connection Click the Wireless Network tab to configure available networks add and remove networks and change network properties Click the General tab then click Configure To change the properties of the network adapter click the Advanc...

Page 21: ...ce is sold Before operating this WLAN device verify that the locale selection is correct by following the steps described in Changing Settings above On the Advanced tab of HP WLAN 54g W450 Network Adapter Properties Click Locale In the Value list select the appropriate regional location If you travel to other countries with the Company 54g enabled notebook follow the same steps to change the local...

Page 22: ...e mode In Power Save mode the radio is periodically powered down to conserve power When in Power Save mode packets are stored in the AP until the STA comes on Adding a New Network to the List of Preferred Networks If the Company 54g enabled notebook is running at a location in which a wireless LAN is operating and it is within range of the access point the computer automatically connects to the ne...

Page 23: ... Network Connection then click Change settings of this connection 3 Click the Wireless Networks tab 4 Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected If it is not select it 5 Under Preferred networks click the network name and then click Properties file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 4 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 19 PM ...

Page 24: ...computer An ad hoc network must be added under Preferred networks See Running Utility Functions Select a desktop computer to serve as the host computer all other computers are called clients The host computer must be running the Windows XP operating system The host computer is the only computer that connects directly to the Internet Company recommends using the desktop computer having the fastest ...

Page 25: ...instructions on the screen to complete setting up ICS Adding an Ad Hoc Network An ad hoc network for peer to peer communicating can either require a WEP key or not Instructions for adding and configuring an ad hoc network for both types of ad hoc networks are provided below Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Does Not Require a WEP Key Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key Adding an Ad Hoc Ne...

Page 26: ...Utility Functions Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 4 Click Add file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 7 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 19 PM ...

Page 27: ...ox 6 Select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used box 7 Clear the Data encryption WEP enabled and the The Key is provided for me automatically boxes if they are selected 8 Click OK file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 8 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 19 PM ...

Page 28: ...ions Company 54g Wireless LAN WLAN User Manual 9 Click Advanced 10 Select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and click Close file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 9 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 19 PM ...

Page 29: ...ties window and click the Wireless Networks tab The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for the ad hoc network Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key 1 Click Start then click Control Panel 2 Click Wireless Network Connection then click Change settings of this connection 3 Click the Wireless Networks tab file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20...

Page 30: ...eless LAN WLAN User Manual 4 Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is selected If it is not select it 5 Click Add file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 11 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 20 PM ...

Page 31: ...box 9 Type the network key in the Network key box NOTE It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed 10 Select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used box 11 Click OK 12 Click Advanced file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 2...

Page 32: ... Manual 13 Select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and click Close 14 Click OK The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 13 of 14 1 30 03 10 11 20 PM ...

Page 33: ...uter is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network Disabling the Radio To disable the radio on the Company 54g enabled notebook right click the wireless network connection icon in the system tray and click Disable Back to top Back to Contents Copyright and Trademark Information file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card utility htm 14 of 14 1 30 ...

Page 34: ...ype IIIA form factor Dimensions length width 59 6 mm 50 95 mm Temperature and Humidity Limitations Condition Description Operating Temperature 0 to 70 C Operating Humidity 95 maximum no condensation allowed Storage Temperature 40 to 90 C Storage Humidity 95 maximum no condensation allowed Power Characteristics Characteristic Values IEEE 802 11g Operation IEEE 802 11b Operation Doze Mode 40 mA 40 m...

Page 35: ...scription Frequency Band 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11b IEEE Draft Std 802 11g Modulation Technique Direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS CCK for high and medium transmit rate DQPSK for standard transmit rate DBPSK for low transmit rate Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing OFDM 52 subcarriers with BPSK QPSK 16 QAM or 64 QAM Forward error correction convolutional coding rate 1 2 2 3 3 4 Spreading 11 chi...

Page 36: ...rates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of a Integrated 54g enabled notebook may ...

Page 37: ...Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subj...

Page 38: ...i le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www ...

Page 39: ...tibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific Conditions for Wideband Data and HIPERLAN Equipment EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50385 Product standard to demonstrate the compliances of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic r...

Page 40: ...devices is not allowed Article 17 Low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved Above mentioned Legal Communications is defined as radio communications operation follows Telecommunications Act Low power radio frequency devices must susceptible with the interfere...

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