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NP7032 - Wireless LAN PC Card

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Encryption

This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. A secondary
function of WEP is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved
by using the Encryption function.

Encryption Type:

The Encryption has two types, 64-bit and 128-bit.  Select the
level of encryption that you wish to use.

WEP Key #1 ~ #4:

Type into these fields the encryption (decryption) key that you
want to use. You may enter up to four keys (Key #1 to Key #4)
for use on different WEP enabled WLAN's.

Note:

Any keys that you type will only be used to set the encryption with the station you

currently connected with.

If you select 64-bit
encryption, you
must type a value
with 10 characters.

If you if you select
128-bit, you must
type a value with 26
characters.

All values should be
entered in
hexadecimal
notation. For more
information on
encryption keys and
hexadecimal numbering, see Windows Help or your network
administrator.

WEP Key to use:

There are four WEP keys (Key #1 to Key #4) to use.  Select a
key to use for Encryption.

WEP Mode:

Mandatory Mode:

The device cannot communicate with other stations with
disabled WEP.  To communicate, enable the WEP Mode in the
other stations or select Optional Mode.

Optional Mode:

The device can communicate with other stations with disabled
WEP.

Summary of Contents for NP7032

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Page 2: ...00 9 Removing a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 98 ME 2000 10 Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows 2000 10 Installing the Driver in Windows XP 11 Updating a Wireless LAN Driver in Windows XP 12 Co...

Page 3: ...in this radius The range of WLAN is limited by the number of walls ceilings floors or other objects the wireless signals must pass through Typical ranges vary depending upon the types of materials and...

Page 4: ...ireless network conditions Wireless security with 64 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption Support for Microsoft Windows 98 Millennium ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP C Tick compliance Multiple operating...

Page 5: ...ork and a WLAN workstation other than the added benefit of being able to roam within the WLAN Your NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card operates in two different modes depending on your network configu...

Page 6: ...roximity to one another negatively impact the ability to maintain an 11 Mbps access point association Signal Range WLAN devices are designed to operate over a radius of 100 meters indoors and 300 metr...

Page 7: ...ency or electromagnetic signals such as microwaves computer monitors cellular telephones and electric motors Use the utilities included with your product to measure the best reception signal quality s...

Page 8: ...lation verify the hardware package contains the NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card Keep the serial number in a safe place The Support Centre will require this information to reference warranty and se...

Page 9: ...must login as Administrator or a member of the Administrator Group see Windows Help for more information on this 1 Insert NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card into an available PC Card Card Bus port o...

Page 10: ...3 Highlight the NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card 4 Select Remove and then OK if prompted to confirm the removal of the driver files from the Windows hardware profile 5 Click Close to close the Netw...

Page 11: ...he Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays again stating Windows has finished installing the software required for this device 13 Click Finish Installing the Driver in Windows XP To install t...

Page 12: ...b 8 Click on the Update Driver button The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays Click Next 9 Select the Install the software automatically recommended checkbox Click Next 10 The drivers will be found...

Page 13: ...Help for specific information on how Microsoft Windows XP utilizes wireless network devices Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 To install the Wireless LAN Card Utility 1 Go to the Start menu and select Run...

Page 14: ...rs and SSID In Infrastructure mode the NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card will automatically detect the channel number of the Access Point SSID The SSID differentiates one WLAN group name from anothe...

Page 15: ...ting modes Ad Hoc Mode The status bar will show Ready and the linked BSSID the Signal Strength and the Link quality will not be active Infrastructure Mode The status bar will show Associated and the l...

Page 16: ...tics counter Site Survey The screen shows all the information of Access Points and the Ad Hoc wireless stations round your NetComm NP7032 Wireless LAN PC Card The information of the Site Survey includ...

Page 17: ...LAN s Note Any keys that you type will only be used to set the encryption with the station you currently connected with If you select 64 bit encryption you must type a value with 10 characters If you...

Page 18: ...orm any additional checks to authenticate the new workstation Shared Key With this system the authentication algorithm must already be known to both the new workstation and the device authenticating t...

Page 19: ...al packet is corrupted in transit only the corrupted portion needs to be retransmitted Throughput is generally lower for fragmented packets however because the packet header consumes RF bandwidth It i...

Page 20: ...e name just click the New button and type the profile that you want to use otherwise it will be set to default After changing the settings on the Monitor an sign will appear by the current profile nam...

Page 21: ...information on how Microsoft Windows XP utilizes wireless network devices Once the WLAN card has successfully been installed and recognised by Windows XP follow these steps to outline basic wireless...

Page 22: ...roperties or the Windows Device Manager 1 Click Start and go to Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network Connections icon You may have to switch to Classic View to see this option 3 Right click the...

Page 23: ...us access to a data server on the Ethernet LAN A wireless access point provides the connection to the Ethernet LAN and acts as the network control station for the BSS network members In a BSS network...

Page 24: ...sed on a 40 bit encryption key and 128 bit encryption based on a 104 bit key We strongly recommend that you enable WEP Change the default Service Set Identifier SSID and passwords for your network dev...

Page 25: ...e System applet from the Control Panel The workstation cannot associate to the Wireless access point Verify the PC Card ESSID matches the ESSID of the Access Point Degraded performance from the NetCom...

Page 26: ...uick and easy registration of your product at www netcomm com au Alternatively you can fill in the Warranty Registration Form and mail it to NetComm Limited PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Contact Info...

Page 27: ...nty Please make sure it s correct and complete Serial No Model Product Type PC Card External Internal Other I intend to use this modem at Home School College University Business Government Office Deal...

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Page 29: ...empts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication li...

Page 30: ...web site at www netcomm com au NetComm reserves the right to request proof of purchase upon any warranty claim Trademarks and Notices NetComm is a trademark of NetComm Limited Windows is a registered...

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