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 User’s Manual

 

 

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Chapter 3: Using Pretec CompactWLAN 802.11b Card 

This chapter gives you  a detailed description  about setting  up  the  CompactWLAN  using the 

Configuration Utility in a Pocket/Handheld PC. 

 

3-1 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 

The CompactWLAN is ready-to-use within any network that has a LAN Access Point.   By default, it 

is set to operate within a typical

 Infrastructure Wireless LAN

.   The Configure Utility provides you 

with an easy interface to make changes and perform user-level diagnostics on your CompactWLAN. 

 

1. Once the CompactWLAN is inserted into your PDA, the Configuration Utility will automatically 

appear (Fig. 3) 

 

 

Fig. 3 

 

Fig. 4 

 

2. If the Configuration Utility does not appear, you may manually start it by going to the 

Program

 

group and clicking the “

CompactWLAN

” icon (Fig. 4). 

3. When the Configuration Utility window appears, it will provide the following selection items for you 

to configure and monitor the CompactWLAN 

Summary of Contents for CompactWLAN 802.11b

Page 1: ...retec CompactWLAN Card 802 11b PDA User Manual Version 3 20 ...

Page 2: ...CompactWLANTM User s Manual 2 August 28 2002 ...

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Page 4: ...dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Manufacturer s Disclaimer Statement The information in ...

Page 5: ...hapter 2 Installing the CompactWLAN Card 3 2 1 Install the Setup Utility 3 2 2 Install Pretec CompactWLAN 802 11b Card 3 Chapter 3 Using Pretec CompactWLAN 802 11b Card 6 3 1 Using the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 6 3 2 Setup Notes for Sharp Zaurus SL 5500 Users 11 Caveat 11 Appendix A Network Configuration 12 Appendix B Network Topology 12 ...

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Page 7: ... with any 802 11 and 802 11b compliant devices 1 1 Features and Benefits 1 Supports 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps data rate 2 Working range up to 100 m 328 ft in an open environment 3 Supports point to point and point to multipoint access 4 Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN s augments existing networks quickly and easily 5 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology provides rob...

Page 8: ...cal Retailers airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak period such as auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites 5 Database access for mobile workers Doctors nurses retailers accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital retail store or office campus 6 SOHO Small Office and Home Office users SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small co...

Page 9: ...lly 4 An InstallShield Wizard window appears Click Next to proceed 5 Follow on screen instructions to install the Setup Utility Click Finish to complete the installation Restart your PDA 2 2 Install Pretec CompactWLAN 802 11b Card 1 Insert the CompactWLAN into your PDA The PDA will auto detect the CompactWLAN and bring up the configuration utility Fig 1 2 Check the IP settings of your CompactWLAN ...

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Page 11: ... up properly the card will scan for a LAN Access Point signified by a green blinking LED The LED will stay steady once the CompactWLAN has successfully linked with an LAN Access Point To configure the CompactWLAN proceed to the next chapter Using Pretec CompactWLAN 802 11b Card ...

Page 12: ...thin a typical Infrastructure Wireless LAN The Configure Utility provides you with an easy interface to make changes and perform user level diagnostics on your CompactWLAN 1 Once the CompactWLAN is inserted into your PDA the Configuration Utility will automatically appear Fig 3 Fig 3 Fig 4 2 If the Configuration Utility does not appear you may manually start it by g oing to the Program group and c...

Page 13: ...cess Point Fig 5 Encryption Displays the Security mode being used Configuration The Configuration tab contains several adjustable parameters for the operation of the CompactWLAN Click the Apply button to allow the changes take effect Fig 6 Network Mode The CompactWLAN can operate in 3 network modes If you need to access a company network or Internet via an Access Point select Infrastructure To set...

Page 14: ...he default Fully Auto setting will prove to be the most efficient This setting will allow your CompactWLAN to operate at the maximum possible data rate under any condition When the signal strength drops below a certain level the CompactWLAN will automatically switch to a lower data rate When the signal strength improves the CompactWLAN will automatically readjust the data rate until it has reached...

Page 15: ...ption level 64 or 128 bit from the selection list and enter your own encryption key data Fig 8 above The two levels of WEP encryption are described as follows 64 Bits Requires wireless stations to use data encryption with a 64 bit algorithm when communicating with the Access Point which must also have WEP 64 enabled 128 Bits A higher level of encryption that again must match the Access Point setti...

Page 16: ...CompactWLANTM User s Manual 10 AP Browser The AP Browsertab displays all Access Points within range Fig 9 About The About tab displays version information Fig 10 Fig 9 Fig 10 ...

Page 17: ... com tips_Network asp Caveat n In the event that your PDA powers off while the CompactWLAN is active remove the card perform a soft reset on the PDA re insert the card and re establish the link n If your connection to an Access Point is lost you can reset and force a connection request by going to the Configure Utility program the Configuration tab checking the parameters and then tapping the Conn...

Page 18: ...ental or SOHO LANs u Infrastructure for enterprise LANs u LAN interconnection for point to point link as a campus backbone Appendix B Network Topology u Ad Hoc Example of Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each equipped with one wireless adapter connected as an independent wireless LAN Computers in a specific Ad Hoc wireless LAN must be configured at the same radio ...

Page 19: ...nd an Access Point construct a Basic Service Set BSS Each wireless equipped PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point Infrastructure configuration will extend the accessibility of a wireless station to the wired LAN Multiple Access Points will allow roaming and it will increase the transmission range The Access Point is also able to forward data w...

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