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8. Networking Basics

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using 

Microsoft Windows XP.

  

Go to

 Start 

> 

Control Panel 

> 

Network Connections

Select 

Set up a home or small office network

When this screen appears, click

 Next.

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

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Summary of Contents for TEW-303PI

Page 1: ...TEW 303PI 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PCI Network Adapter User s Guide Rev 050302...

Page 2: ...ntroduction 3 Wireless Basics 4 Getting Started 5 Installing the TEW 303PI 6 Using the Configuration Utility 7 Troubleshooting 8 Networking Basics 9 Technical Specifications 10 Contacting Technical Su...

Page 3: ...f any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller A computer with an available 32 bit PCI slot Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 CD ROM drive on computer At least 32 MB...

Page 4: ...ability to share information and resources such as files and printers and take full advantage of a connected environment for work or play The TEW 303PI includes software drivers for the most popular M...

Page 5: ...tructure networks via an Access Point and peer to peer communication in ad hoc mode Built in dual diversity antenna for reduced interference in a multi path environment 32 bit PCI Performance User fri...

Page 6: ...er cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards For most users there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer a...

Page 7: ...Flash Network Adapter TEW 302CF 2 4GHz Wireless LAN PCI Adapter TEW 303PI 2 4GHz Wireless LAN USB Network Adapter TEW 304UB Wireless Access Point Wireless Bridge TEW 310APB Wireless Internet Router Ac...

Page 8: ...ion 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position Access Points and computers with wireless adapters so that the signa...

Page 9: ...work contains an Access Point The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following TRENDware network devices A wireless Internet Router Access Point DHCP enabled TEW 3...

Page 10: ...the drivers for the wireless network adapter such as the TRENDware TEW 303PI into the computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the TEW 303PI Please refer to the following sections of t...

Page 11: ...low When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network and the s...

Page 12: ...n shots are taken from Windows XP Windows 2000 Me and 98 will have a similar screenshots for installing the drivers Turn on the laptop computer Insert the TRENDware TEW 303PI Driver CD into the CD ROM...

Page 13: ...Click Next Click Next 13 Fig 5 2 1 Fig 5 2 3 Click Next Fig 5 2 2...

Page 14: ...for this PCI slot 4 Gently insert the TEW 303PI into the PCI slot 5 Secure the card on the computer case and replace the computer cover 6 Attached the antenna to the TEW 303PI turn the nut on the end...

Page 15: ...5 2 6 may Appear after the laptop computer restarts Select Yes to finalize the installation Click Finish to complete the installation For Windows Me and 98 after the computer restarts it will ask you...

Page 16: ...own on the right After double clicking on the icon Fig 6 1 the 22M WLAN Adapter Utility window will appear If the utility icon does not appear on the Taskbar double click the shortcut icon 22M WLAN Ad...

Page 17: ...Access Point In Ad Hoc mode the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter Configuration Utility Configuration 17 This Configuration Screen displays the default setting...

Page 18: ...t power Power Save this setting consumes a moderate amount of power If any changes are made to the configuration of the wireless adapter click Apply to save the changes Please note that all devices mu...

Page 19: ...croll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect Click on the Connect button to connect to the desired network Profiles In the lower half of the screen you can manage...

Page 20: ...all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice After you have entered your changes in this window click OK to save the changes The ABOUT screen gives you informatio...

Page 21: ...rated in Windows XP If you have another operating system these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ 1 Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the...

Page 22: ...pters Right click on 22M Wireless Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status and check that the device is working properly Click OK to close th...

Page 23: ...ompletely remove drivers that were previously loaded To remove the drivers do the following A Under Tools select Folder Options select View under Hidden files and folders select Show hidden files and...

Page 24: ...stablish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the w...

Page 25: ...ow to establish a network at home or work using Microsoft Windows XP Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears click Next Usin...

Page 26: ...ions in this window Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway router select the second option as shown...

Page 27: ...description and a Computer name Click Next Note Each computer should have a unique Computer name Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should havethe same Workgroup name Click Next 27...

Page 28: ...Please wait while the wizard applies the changes When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes 28 Fig 8 7 Fig 8 6...

Page 29: ...xample Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A Format the...

Page 30: ...d the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on...

Page 31: ...t when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your netwo...

Page 32: ...click on My Computer Click Properties If the My computer icon is on your desktop you can simply right click on it and click on Properties Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Y...

Page 33: ...elect Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start All Programs Accesso...

Page 34: ...configuration settings are displayed as shown below Type ipconfig renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address shown below Windows 98 ME users go to Start Run Type Command Type winipcfg at the prompt C...

Page 35: ...nology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IPAddresses however you need to set the TCP IP protocol to automatically obtain IP F you are not using a DHCP c...

Page 36: ...Right click on Local Area Connections Click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties 36 Fig 8 23 Fig 8 24...

Page 37: ...that are between 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 254 No two computes can have the same IP Address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server address only if...

Page 38: ...on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the 22M wireless Adapter Select Properties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router o...

Page 39: ...r or Access Point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Use the following DNS server address Enter the ISP provided D...

Page 40: ...work with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using static IP address in Windows 2000 Select Use the following IP address Input a static IP Address within the same IP Address range as the wireless ro...

Page 41: ...ireless Adapter click Properties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98 Se...

Page 42: ...55 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Detect connection to network media Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging Go to Start Run type cmd A window sim...

Page 43: ...Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown File and Printer Sharing For help with other tasks in home or small...

Page 44: ...s 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2 Mbps 1Mbps Range Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters Outdoors up to 1 312 feet 400 meters NetworkArchitecture Supports Ad Hoc Mode Peer to Peer without Access Point or Infrastructure...

Page 45: ...ntennaType Detachable Reverse SMA Over Driving Levels Tolerates up to 17dBm at the Antenna Frequency Range 2 4 2 462 Ghz Physical Dimensions L 133 mm 5 24 inches W 121 mm 4 76 inches H 18 mm 0 71 inch...

Page 46: ...od on this product U S customers can contact TRENDware technical support through our web site by e mail or by phone TRENDware Technical Support over the Telephone Tel 1 310 891 1100 TRENDware Technica...

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