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Adaptec Ultra Wireless

PCI Adapter

User’s Guide

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Страница 1: ...R Adaptec Ultra WirelessTM PCI Adapter User s Guide ...

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Страница 4: ...e Adaptec at 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas CA 95035 800 959 7274 5 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT MISUSE ABUSE OR AS A RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS 6 THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE O...

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Страница 6: ... may restrict the export and re export of the Software You agree that you will not export or re export the Software or documentation in any form in violation of applicable United States and foreign law 11 Government Restricted Rights The Software is subject to restricted rights as follows If the Software is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to the...

Страница 7: ...ment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiat...

Страница 8: ...ver 7 Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility 18 Disabling Zero Configuration Windows XP only 22 Installing Network Protocols 24 Connecting to the WLAN 28 Checking Your Network Connection 31 Changing the Set up of Your WLAN 32 Troubleshooting 41 About Wireless Technology and LANs 43 Technical Specifications 45 Glossary 46 ...

Страница 9: ...less PCI Adapter is only one element of your Wireless LAN WLAN Installing this product alone will not create a wireless network See About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 43 for information on the minimum requirements for creating a WLAN Kit Contents Your Wireless PCI Adapter kit includes Adaptec AWN 8010 Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter External antenna Ultra Wireless PCI CD which contains software...

Страница 10: ...apter searches for a wireless connection then becomes steady when the connection is made There is no wireless connection when the LED is flashing PWR LED Glows steady when the adapter is receiving power This LED goes dark when the power is turned off PCI connector Antenna connector ...

Страница 11: ...t Wireless Technology and LANs on page 43 for a basic overview Install the Wireless PCI Adapter See page 5 Install the device driver for your computer s operating system See page 7 Install the Adaptec Wireless Utility See page 18 Disable Zero Configuration Windows XP users only See page 22 Install the network protocols See page 24 Connect to the WLAN See page 28 Basic installation takes approximat...

Страница 12: ...Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord Open the computer cabinet following the manufacturer s instructions 3 Locate an unused PCI expansion slot and remove the expansion slot cover Save the slot cover screw for use in Step 6 4 Remove the Wireless PCI Adapter from its antistatic packaging Caution Always handle the adapter by its edges or metal bracket Do not touch the gold PCI...

Страница 13: ...e expansion slot Note Depending on the tightness of the PCI slot gentle but firm force may be required to insert the adapter 6 Secure the adapter bracket with the slot cover screw you removed in Step 3 7 Close the computer cabinet and reattach the power cord 8 Plug the external antenna into the SMA port on the Wireless PCI Adapter 9 Power on the computer See Installing the Device Driver on page 7 ...

Страница 14: ...he Wireless PCI Adapter See page 5 The next step on the Installation Task List page 4 is to install the device driver A device driver is a software program that lets your adapter communicate with your computer To install the device driver follow the instructions for your operating system For Windows XP see page 8 For Windows 2000 see page 10 For Windows Me see page 13 For Windows 98SE see page 15 ...

Страница 15: ...s PCI Adapter into your computer See page 5 Windows XP automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD ROM drive 3 In the Found New Hardware Wizard select Install the software automatically then click Next 4 Click Continue Anyway Windows XP installs the driver ...

Страница 16: ...The device driver installation is complete Windows XP automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue ...

Страница 17: ... driver on Windows 2000 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer See page 5 Power on your computer if it isn t already running Windows 2000 automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Click Next 3 Select Search for a suitable driver then click Next ...

Страница 18: ...11 Installing the Device Driver 4 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD ROM drive 5 Select CD ROM driver then click Next 6 Click Next ...

Страница 19: ...8 Click Finish The device driver installation is complete Windows 2000 automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue ...

Страница 20: ...ws Me 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer See page 5 Windows Me automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Add New Hardware Wizard 2 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD ROM drive 3 Select Automatic search for a better driver then click Next 4 Click Finish ...

Страница 21: ...es to restart your computer When the restart is complete Windows Me automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue ...

Страница 22: ...Windows 98SE 1 Install the Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer See page 5 Windows 98SE automatically detects the Wireless PCI Adapter and opens the Add New Hardware Wizard 2 Click Next 3 Select Search for the best driver then click Next 4 Insert the Ultra Wireless PCI CD into your CD ROM drive ...

Страница 23: ...16 Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User s Guide 5 Select CD ROM drive then click Next 6 Click Next Windows 98SE copies files to your hard drive ...

Страница 24: ...to restart your computer When the restart is complete Windows 98SE automatically begins the next installation task by opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless Utility Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 18 to continue ...

Страница 25: ...Adapter See page 5 Installed the device driver See page 7 The next step on the Installation Task List see page 4 is to install the Adaptec Wireless Utility a software application that helps you configure your Wireless PCI Adapter When the device driver installation is complete Windows automatically opens InstallShield an installation wizard that will help you install the Adaptec Wireless Utility T...

Страница 26: ...ination folder for the software files Click Next to accept the default destination recommended or click Browse to select an alternate destination 3 You can choose where to store program icons in the Program Folder Type a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list Click Next ...

Страница 27: ...20 Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User s Guide 4 Click Next The software installation begins The Setup Status appears on screen 5 Click Finish ...

Страница 28: ... Adaptec Wireless Utility instead of the Windows application For more information see Disabling Zero Configuration Windows XP only on page 22 The software installation is complete The Adaptec Wireless Utility icon appears on your Windows taskbar as shown below Your system may automatically restart first See Installing Network Protocols on page 24 to continue Note If you are using Windows XP and yo...

Страница 29: ...dapter To use the Adaptec Wireless Utility you must first disable Zero Configuration Although Zero Configuration is similar to the Adaptec Wireless Utility in functionality the Adaptec Wireless Utility is easier to use and has extra security settings Adaptec recommends using the Adaptec Wireless Utility instead of Zero Configuration Follow the instructions provided in this section to disable Zero ...

Страница 30: ... Ensure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is deselected then click OK 4 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility See page 29 If the Adaptec Wireless Utility is already running close it and re open it Ensure checkbox is empty ...

Страница 31: ...led the Adaptec Wireless Utility See page 18 Disabled Zero Configuration Windows XP users only See page 22 The next step on the Installation Task List page 4 is installing network protocols Network protocols are rules that determine how devices on a network communicate with each other Windows 2000 XP Users If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP your operating system automatically installed th...

Страница 32: ...e network protocols 1 From the Start menu click Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Network Note Before you add a network protocol verify that the protocol is not already installed Refer to your Windows documentation for instructions Never install duplicate protocols ...

Страница 33: ...26 Adaptec Ultra Wireless PCI Adapter User s Guide 3 Select Adaptec Wireless PCI Adapter then click Add 4 Select Protocol then click Add ...

Страница 34: ...Installing Network Protocols 5 Under Manufacturers select Microsoft under Network Protocols select TCP IP then click OK 6 See Connecting to the WLAN on page 28 to continue with your last Installation Task ...

Страница 35: ...ed to change the default settings on your Wireless PCI Adapter You have completed the Installation Task List See Checking Your Network Connection on page 31 for more information on using your Wireless PCI Adapter If you have any non Adaptec brand Wireless products on your WLAN or if you have changed the default settings of your other Adaptec Wireless products you must adjust the default settings o...

Страница 36: ...ws your Wireless PCI Adapter to connect to any Wireless device on your WLAN Note Ensure that Access Points APs on your WLAN allow connections from Wireless devices set to any before using this setting c If you are using Ad hoc mode check that the Channel number is the same number used on your other WLAN station If you are using Infrastructure mode the Channel number is set by your AP See channel o...

Страница 37: ...s 4 Click the Advanced tab a If Encryption is enabled ensure that the Security Authentication Type is set to Auto b Ensure that the Preamble Type is correct for your WLAN Each station on your WLAN must have the same Preamble Type setting c Make any necessary changes then click Apply Changes 5 Click OK to close the Adaptec Wireless Utility You have completed the Installation Task List See Checking ...

Страница 38: ...r a connection Double click the Adaptec Wireless Utility icon on your taskbar a Click the Site Survey tab Information about currently available APs on your WLAN is displayed b Click the Link Status tab The current status of your Wireless PCI Adapter is displayed c Click OK or Cancel to close the Adaptec Wireless Utility For more information or for help with your WLAN see Changing the Set up of You...

Страница 39: ...et up of your WLAN by Changing the operating mode See page 33 Choosing a specific AP See page 34 Changing the Encryption WEP settings See page 35 Changing the transfer rate See page 38 Enabling the Power Saving Mode See page 39 Adjusting the Transmit Threshold Control settings See page 39 Saving and using configuration profiles See page 40 ...

Страница 40: ...tion Infrastructure mode allows multiple computers to interact and is for WLANs that include an AP or Router To change the operating mode of your Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility See Step 1 on page 29 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the Operating Mode drop down box select your chosen operating mode as shown above 4 Click Apply Changes 5 Click OK to close the Adaptec Wire...

Страница 41: ...pecific AP 1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility See Step 1 on page 29 2 Click the Site Survey tab Available APs are listed Click Search to find more APs if required 3 Click on your chosen AP 4 Click the Link tab and ensure that the AP s signal strength and link quality are acceptable 5 Click Connect Once the connection is made the Adaptec Wireless Utility opens the Link Status page which shows you ...

Страница 42: ...y Length setting is Disabled Setting encryption to 64 Bit or 128 Bit encryption limits data sharing and increases data security but may slow data transmission Set the level of security you require for your WLAN Note For all the computers on your WLAN to communicate with each other and share data they must have identical encryption WEP settings To change the encryption setting of your Wireless PCI ...

Страница 43: ...manually if you have any non Adaptec brand devices on your WLAN Go to Creating the Keys Manually below to continue If you have only Adaptec brand products on your WLAN you can create a passphrase that automatically generates the required keys and sets a default key Go to Creating the Keys with a Passphrase on page 37 to continue Creating the Keys Manually 1 Click Manual Entry then choose either He...

Страница 44: ... As you type the Adaptec Wireless Utility will auto generate the required keys and set a default key In the example below the passphrase lomcevak generated the four unique keys shown and set the default key to 1 2 Click Apply Changes You can restore the default encryption settings at any time by clicking Restore Defaults 3 Click OK to close the Adaptec Wireless Utility ...

Страница 45: ...er if your Wireless PCI Adapter s transfer rate changes frequently you can set a lower transfer rate to achieve a more stable connection The fixed rate speed options are 11 Mbps the highest rate 5 5 Mbps 1 or 2 Mbps 2 Mbps or 1 Mbps To change the transfer rate for your Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility See Step 1 on page 29 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the Transfer Rat...

Страница 46: ...ec Wireless Utility See Step 1 on page 29 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the Power Saving Mode drop down box select Enabled as shown above 4 Click Apply Changes then click OK to close the Adaptec Wireless Utility Adjusting the Transmit Threshold Control Settings Changes to the Transmit Threshold Control settings can affect overall network performance Adaptec highly recommends that these settin...

Страница 47: ...a home WLAN The default profile contains the default settings of your Wireless PCI Adapter To save a new profile 1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility See Step 1 on page 29 2 Click the Configuration tab 3 In the drop down box type a new profile name then click Create The utility creates a profile containing the current configuration settings Any configuration changes you make will associate with the...

Страница 48: ...puter s BIOS Refer to your computer s documentation for instructions My computer cannot link to the other Wireless devices on the WLAN Ensure that you have configured your Wireless PCI Adapter to work with the other Wireless devices on your WLAN Work through the procedure provided in Connecting to the WLAN on page 28 If you have enabled WEP encryption ensure that the WEP keys you ve set match exac...

Страница 49: ...more APs if required 3 Select an AP then click Connect If a link is made the Adaptec Wireless Utility icon turns green see page 31 and the Link LED on your Wireless PCI Adapter lights up If no link is made click the Link tab If the Link Quality or Signal Strength values are lower than 25 percent it s unlikely that you ll be able to connect to that AP Click Re Scan to search for other available APs...

Страница 50: ...ection What s a Wireless LAN A Wireless LAN WLAN uses radio signals instead of cables or wires to connect all the computers in the network There are different types of Wireless networks each with it s own set of features and benefits Adaptec Wireless Network products are based on the Wi Fi standard wireless fidelity like high fidelity or Hi Fi in audio equipment which means that they communicate a...

Страница 51: ...cumentation for more information You can protect your network from intrusion by the outside world via the Internet by installing a router Go to the Adaptec Web site at www adaptec com for more information on Adaptec s Wireless Router You can exclude unauthorized users from your WLAN by using the security and encryption features built into your Wireless device See Connecting to the WLAN on page 28 ...

Страница 52: ...enna with reversed SMA connector Frequency 2 4 to 2 4835 GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band Data Rate Up to 11 Mbps Operating Ranges Indoor varies depending on environment Up to 50 M 11 Mbps Up to 80 M 5 5 Mbps Outdoor varies depending on environment Up to 150 M 11 Mbps Up to 300 M 5 5 Mbps Temperature Ranges Operating 0 55 C Storage 25 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing ...

Страница 53: ...dio channel any Wireless device linking to your Wireless device must be tuned to the same channel In Infrastructure mode the channel is selected by the AP or Router It automatically selects a channel from the range available for your geographical location 11 channels are available for use in the United States and communicates that channel to your Wireless device In Ad Hoc mode only you can set the...

Страница 54: ...n at the same time Infrastructure mode See operating mode LAN Stands for Local Area Network LANs are wired networks LED Stands for Light Emitting Diode MAC address A Media Access Control MAC address is a 12 character string that uniquely identifies each network device on your network for instance your Wireless USB Adapter or Wireless AP A MAC address is built into each device Each network device i...

Страница 55: ...ss or peer to peer communication Do not choose Ad hoc mode if your WLAN contains an AP and multiple computers Infrastructure mode is for WLANs that include an AP or Router and multiple computers PCI Stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect peer to peer mode See operating mode preamble A preamble is a signal used to synchronize the transmission timing on your WLAN A series of transmission pulse...

Страница 56: ...rsal Serial Bus WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a security feature that provides confidentiality by encrypting the data being sent over the radio waves of your WLAN and authentication by using a shared key between the Wireless device and the AP WEP key WEP keys control encryption WEP keys can be numeric alphabetic or a combination of both You can choose between Hexadecimal which restricts you ...

Страница 57: ...thorized users from accessing your WLAN Your Wireless devices can only connect to your AP if they have the same SSID as the AP Wireless devices in Ad hoc mode must be set to the same SSID The Wireless Network ID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters WLAN Stands for Wireless Local Area Network WLANs use radio signals instead of wires to connect network stations WLAN station See transf...

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