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

Broadcom 802.11g Mini PCI-E Card, BCM94312MCG

User Manual

Introduction
Completing the Setup
Utility Functions
Specifications
Regulatory Information

Company

Copyright Statement

Company

Trademark Statement

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WLCARD-UG200-D2 01.30.03

file:///P|/User%20Manuals/HP%20XP%20WLAN%20Card/index.htm [1/30/03 10:11:15 PM]

Summary of Contents for BCM94312MCG

Page 1: ...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 file P User 20Manuals HP 20XP 20WLAN 20Card index htm 1 30 03 10 11 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...ures 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 ...

Page 3: ... two or more 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 WLAN enabl...

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: ...rastructure 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 Ea...

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: ...e determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV te...

Page 35: ...ain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet app...

Page 36: ...ements of article 3 2 of the R TTE Directive EN 301 489 17 Electromagnetic Compatibility 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...

Page 37: ...經許可公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用前項合法通信指依電信規定作業之無線電信低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 Appendix 模組認證合格標簽 ID 內含射頻模組 CCXXxxLPyyyZz 如果使用本模組之平台無法在外部看見審驗合格標籤時應在該平台的外部明顯標示內含射頻模組CCXXxxLPyyyZz 字樣 ...

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