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Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP

Figure 6.1c Available Networks

A screen like Figure 6.1c would appear with the available networks shown.
Highlight the appropriate network and click on

Connect

. You should be

connected to the network of your choice. If however your network is not
shown, click on

Advanced

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Page 2: ...evision by Jake Chia Manual Number U 0351 V1 2C Version 1 2C October 2002 Disclaimer Compex Inc provides this manual without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited...

Page 3: ...an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Comp...

Page 4: ...La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA Call Fax Tel Tel Fax BBS 714 630 7302 8 a m 5 p m Pacific time 800 279 8891 ext 122 Technical Support 714 630 6521 714 630 2570 24 hour access Europe Write ReadyL...

Page 5: ...r other operating system you may need to refer to your operating system s documentation for networking How to Use this Document The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it co...

Page 6: ...Supports 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbps Data Rates 1 1 3 3 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64 128 bit data encryption 2 1 3 4 External Antenna Connector Slot 2 1 4 Applications 2 1 4 1 When do you need wireless LAN...

Page 7: ...ading 16 4 2 2 Under Actions Heading 17 4 2 3 Under Advanced Heading 22 4 2 4 Under Help Headings 30 Chapter 5 TCP IP Configuration 33 5 1 Adding TCP IP network protocol for Windows 98 98SE ME 33 5 2...

Page 8: ...The Compex WL11A is a simple 11Mbps wireless adapter and is compliant with the IEEE 802 11b industry standard It offers the convenience of plug and play by simply connecting to a PCMCIA interface of...

Page 9: ...l give you these benefits High mobility at your home or office No messy wires Overcoming structural restrictions in the building Cost effectiveness against laying of cables Easy scalability and quick...

Page 10: ...1A can work in an Ad Hoc architecture In an Ad Hoc architecture there is no limit to the number of wireless clients you can connect In an Infrastructure architecture the number of wireless clients sup...

Page 11: ...Japan Operating Channels 11 Channels Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA Data Rate 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Modulation CCK BPSK QPSK Data Privacy 64 bi...

Page 12: ...Guide with warranty registration User Manual CD with software drivers and utilities 2 2 Setup Considerations Check your Local Area Network configurations Determine if it is a Dynamic or Static IP add...

Page 13: ...please refer to Chapter 6 Appendix for more information For Windows 98 you would need your Windows 98 Installation CD 3 1 Compex WL11A Hardware Installation Figure 3 1a WL11A slotted in PCMCIA Slot F...

Page 14: ...wer from your laptop 3 Your laptop will detect the new hardware and prompt for the device driver as shown in the following screen Click Next Figure 3 1b Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 1 4 Select Searc...

Page 15: ...s Click Next and your drivers would be installed Figure 3 1e Drivers Located 7 When the installation is done and a screen confirming that you have installed the Compex iWavePort WL11A would appear Cli...

Page 16: ...ight up indicating that the Compex WL11A is receiving power from your laptop 3 Your laptop will detect the new hardware and prompt for the device driver A screen would appear like the following figure...

Page 17: ...in_XP and click Next as shown in Figure 3 1 1b Note x refers to the drive letter of your CD ROM drive Alternatively you can click on Browse to look for the Win_XP folder Figure 3 1 1b Windows Logo Tes...

Page 18: ...uter right mouse click and go to Properties Select Hardware and then click Device Manager Select Network adapters You will be able to find Compex iWavePort WL11A if it has been successfully installed...

Page 19: ...anager program that you will installed 4 1 Installing the Wireless Client Manager 1 Put your installation CD into your CD rom and a start page in a browser format like the following figure below would...

Page 20: ...nt Manager Configuration 13 Figure 4 1b Client Manager Utility Setup 2 Click on Next and a License Agreement screen would be displayed Read the License Agreement To agree click on Yes Figure 4 1c Lice...

Page 21: ...e destination folder you want your Client Manager to be installed in and Click Next Figure 4 1d Choose Destination Folder 4 Enter the folder that you want the Client Manager to appear in your Start Me...

Page 22: ...ager Configuration 15 5 Check on the language of your choice and click Next Figure 4 1f Select Language 6 Check the box and click on Finish The Client Manager will start up automatically Figure 4 1g I...

Page 23: ...ger Click on the utility icon of the Client Manager on the system tray and a Wireless Client Manager would be pulled out just like the figure below Figure 4 2a Wireless Client Manager Configuration Th...

Page 24: ...dow and minimizes it into the system tray Figure 4 2 1a Wireless Client Manager Under File Configuration 4 2 2 Under Actions Heading Under Actions there are 2 options Add Edit Configuration Profile Se...

Page 25: ...not available for Windows XP The networking configuration of WL11A would be done in Windows XP See Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP The Client Manager program can still be used...

Page 26: ...Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 19 Figure 4 2 2c Peer to Peer Group Mode Figure 4 2 2d Act as Base Station Mode WL11A WL11A WL11A WL11A WL11A WL11A Base Station...

Page 27: ...y clicking the Add Button or edit the profile by clicking the Edit Button You can also delete the profile by clicking on the Delete button Figure 4 2 2e Add Edit Configuration Profile Click Add and ty...

Page 28: ...e as your access point s network name Figure 4 2 2g Set Security Keys If you want data security check the corresponding box and enter your keys Make sure that your access points have the same keys as...

Page 29: ...nish to end the configuration process Check Renew IP Address when selecting this profile if there is a change in IP address Figure 4 2 2j Entering ESSID and Channel Number for Peer to Peer and Base St...

Page 30: ...lable Windows XP use their own network connection settings to configure the Compex WL11A You can still use the Client Manager to diagnose the signal strength that the Compex WL11A is getting 4 2 3 Und...

Page 31: ...to start the diagnosis The self test results would be shown on the same screen If more help is needed click on the Advice button If you want a report on the problem click Generate Report and save the...

Page 32: ...l helps indicate the signal strength and the noise level between the test partner access points another WL11A and the Compex WL11A on your laptop You can also Freeze the readings by clicking on the Fr...

Page 33: ...diagnostic tool allows the users to monitor the signal strength and noise of Compex WL11A and the test partner over a period of time Graphs plotted can have different parameters as the user chooses u...

Page 34: ...file input the file name and click on Browse to navigate around your computer s hard disk to find a folder to store your log file Under Site Monitor there are 4 options Selection Site Monitor Log Set...

Page 35: ...Configuration 28 Figure 4 2 3f AP Names Selection This feature allows users to monitor the networks detected by the Compex WL11A that WL11A To redetect all available networks in the radius of operati...

Page 36: ...MAC address The Site Monitor feature allows users to sort out all networking devices the Compex WL11A is able to detect according to specific criterias The Freeze button is able to capture the signal...

Page 37: ...r 4 Client Manager Configuration 30 Figure 4 2 3h Log Settings Log Settings This enables the user to log in the results from the tests in Site Monitor It also allows the user to specify the recording...

Page 38: ...d by the Compex WL11A The user is also able to enter MAC address for other networking products by entering their MAC addresses and AP names in the blank fields available on the right Click Add to Tabl...

Page 39: ...ager Configuration 32 Figure 4 2 4a Wireless Client Manager Under Help Configuration Contents Clicking on Contents will bring up a Help file with an index of words and instructions Figure 4 2 4b Clien...

Page 40: ...ersion the Driver Version the Card Specifications of the Compex WL11A and the Firmware that is currently loaded onto the WL11A Please refer to Compex s website at www compex com sg or www cpx com for...

Page 41: ...ded to your network folder To configure TCP IP connection settings for the Compex WL11A please follow the steps listed below If you are using Windows 2000 XP please go to section 5 2 5 1 Adding TCP IP...

Page 42: ...w Configuration tab If TCP IP is not installed click on Add to start the installation 4 Select Protocol and click Add Figure 5 1b Select Network Component Type 5 Select Microsoft and TCP IP in the Man...

Page 43: ...Chapter 5 TCP IP Configuration 36 6 After TCP IP is installed go back to the Network screen and select TCP IP in the list of Network Components Figure 5 1d Select TCP IP protocol...

Page 44: ...k Properties and configure the settings in each of the TCP IP Properties window Figure 5 1e IP Address Configuration Note Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for m...

Page 45: ...rotocol as it is already setup when a network card is installed Therefore only the configuration for TCP IP is needed 1 From the Windows XP Start menu click Control Panel followed by Network and Inter...

Page 46: ...Configuration 39 Figure 5 2b WL11A Network Connection 2 Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Compex iWavePort WL11A and click on Properties Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and...

Page 47: ...address automatically If your access point AP has a certain IP address In order to communicate with the AP you would have to assign an IP address with the same first 3 sets of numbers and a different...

Page 48: ...1 Configuring wireless connection profiles in Windows XP 1 Look for the icon like the Figure 6 1a shown below on your taskbar and right click on it Figure 6 1a Network Icon on Taskbar Figure 6 1b Net...

Page 49: ...6 1c Available Networks 3 A screen like Figure 6 1c would appear with the available networks shown Highlight the appropriate network and click on Connect You should be connected to the network of you...

Page 50: ...gure and enter the network SSID Click on Refresh and your network should be shown If your network is not shown it could be some network configuration problems Call up for technical support In addition...

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