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Chapter 1   Product Overview 
 

 

 

 

1.4.2

 

Networking scenarios for WL54G 

 

WL54G can be configured for 2 types of wireless architectures  – 

Infrastructure

 and 

Ad-Hoc

.  

 

In 

Ad-Hoc

 architecture, the wireless clients communicate directly 

with one another.  No access points exists on such a wireless LAN 
configuration. Each wireless client is allowed to transfer data 
packets with each other.  
 
In 

Infrastructure

 architecture, all the wireless clients communicate 

through access points which are devices that act as base stations for 
all wireless communication. The data packets from the wireless 
clients  are transferred to the access points before  being  transmitted 
to other hosts on the network.  
 
The following figure shows an example of how a Compex WL54G 
can work in Ad-Hoc architecture.  
 
In Ad-Hoc architecture, there is no limit to the number of wireless 
clients you can connect. 
 
In Infrastructure architecture, the number of wireless clients 
supported depends on the access point. 

 

 

Figure 1.4.2a Different Networking Infrastructures 

Содержание WL54G

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Страница 2: ...al Revision by Song Manual Number U 0384 V1 1C Version 1 1C July 2003 Disclaimer Compex Inc provides this manual without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to t...

Страница 3: ...r an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Com...

Страница 4: ...La Palma Unit A Anaheim CA 92807 USA Call Fax Tel Tel Fax BBS 714 630 7302 8 a m 5 p m Pacific time 800 279 8891 ext 122 Technical Support 714 630 6521 714 630 2570 24 hour access Europe Write ReadyL...

Страница 5: ...er for other operating system you may need to refer to your operating system s documentation for networking How to Use this Document The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find...

Страница 6: ...encryption 2 1 3 4 External Antenna Connector Slot 2 1 4 Applications 2 1 4 1 When do you need wireless LAN 2 1 4 2 Networking scenarios for WL54G 3 1 5 Technical Specifications 4 Chapter 2 Getting S...

Страница 7: ...Tab 19 Chapter 5 TCP IP Configuration 20 5 1 Adding TCP IP network protocol for Windows 98 98SE ME 20 5 2 TCP IP network protocol configuration for Windows 2000 XP 24 Chapter 6 Wireless Network Config...

Страница 8: ...y new offices are contemplating of expanding their network environment with wireless devices 1 2 Overview The Compex WL54G is a simple 54Mbps wireless adapter and is compliant with both IEEE 802 11g a...

Страница 9: ...our data This ensures that only wireless clients configured with the same WEP key are able to gain access to the data 1 3 4 External Antenna Connector Slot To increase the range of the Compex WL54G fo...

Страница 10: ...ll the wireless clients communicate through access points which are devices that act as base stations for all wireless communication The data packets from the wireless clients are transferred to the a...

Страница 11: ...ing Channels 11 13 14 Channels Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA Data Rate 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 24Mbps 18Mbps 12Mbps 11Mbps 5 5Mbps 2Mbps 1Mbps Modulat...

Страница 12: ...l Guide with warranty registration CD with User Manual software drivers and utilities 2 2 Setup Considerations Check your Local Area Network configurations Determine if it is a Dynamic or Static IP ad...

Страница 13: ...SE Installation CD 3 1 WL54G Hardware and Software Installation for Win98 98SE ME 2000 Figure 3 1a WL54G slotted in CardBus Slot For Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 To begin 1 Insert the Compex WL54G into the...

Страница 14: ...ect the new hardware and prompt for the device driver as shown in the following screen Click Next Figure 3 1b Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 1 4 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recom...

Страница 15: ...g to your operating system Click Next Note D denotes the CD ROM drive letter Figure 3 1d Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 3 6 Once Windows detect your drivers Click Next and your drivers would be instal...

Страница 16: ...CardBus slot of your laptop as shown previously in the procedure of Windows 98SE 2 The LED will light up indicating that the Compex WL54G is receiving power from your laptop 3 Your laptop will detect...

Страница 17: ...regarding Windows Logo test will then appear Click on Continue Anyway to proceed Figure 3 2b Windows Logo Test Windows will copy the necessary files and the installation is completed when Figure 3 2c...

Страница 18: ...mouse click and go to Properties Select Hardware and then click Device Manager Select Network adapters You will be able to find Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN 802 11a g Adapter if it has been successful...

Страница 19: ...you will be able to see the utility icon like the one below appearing on the system tray which can be found at the bottom right of the computer screen Figure 4 1a Wireless Client Manager Icon Click o...

Страница 20: ...isable Radio Rescan Disable Radio Disables the WL54G CardBus Card Rescan Rescanning in the wireless networks for an access point 4 1 2 Under Configuration Tab Under the Configuration Tab there are 3 o...

Страница 21: ...e Status Tab to allow automatic scanning of all available networks Note The Network Name is case sensitive Ensure your Network Name is exactly the same as your access point s network name Network Type...

Страница 22: ...nfigure your Compex WL54G Figure 4 1 2b Access Point Mode Figure 4 1 2c Peer to Peer Mode For Peer to Peer Configuration you are allowed to change the channel number Usually this would be automaticall...

Страница 23: ...3 options Disable 64 Bit 128 Bit Figure 4 1 3a PRISM Wireless Manager under Encryption Tab These options are mainly for advanced users who want to setup security connection for the card through variou...

Страница 24: ...e key to allow for different connection to different networks 128 bits will mean a longer key has to be used but it also provide better security compared to 64 bits 4 1 4 Under IBSS Tab Under IBSS Tab...

Страница 25: ...e 4 1 5a PRISM Wireless Manager under Domain Tab These options are mainly for users who want to setup the exact country where the card is used None Selecting None will mean that this function is deact...

Страница 26: ...re selecting the channels based on country it is used in 4 1 6 Under About Tab Under About Tab user will be presented with the following information Version and date of Driver installed Version and d...

Страница 27: ...ded to your network folder To configure TCP IP connection settings for the Compex WL54G please follow the steps listed below If you are using Windows 2000 XP please go to section 5 2 5 1 Adding TCP IP...

Страница 28: ...w Configuration tab If TCP IP is not installed click on Add to start the installation 4 Select Protocol and click Add Figure 5 1b Select Network Component Type 5 Select Microsoft and TCP IP in the Man...

Страница 29: ...Chapter 5 TCP IP Configuration 22 6 After TCP IP is installed go back to the Network screen and select TCP IP in the list of Network Components Figure 5 1d Select TCP IP protocol...

Страница 30: ...k Properties and configure the settings in each of the TCP IP Properties window Figure 5 1e IP Address Configuration Note Please check with your system administrator or Internet Service Provider for m...

Страница 31: ...tart menu click Control Panel followed by Network and Internet Connections Then click Network Connections and your computer will display a screen containing icons similar to Figure 5 2a Figure 5 2a Ne...

Страница 32: ...on 25 Figure 5 2c WL54G Network Connection 2 Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Intersil PRISM Wireless LAN 802 11a g Adapter and click on Properties Select the Internet Protocol...

Страница 33: ...address automatically If your access point AP has a certain IP address in order to communicate with the AP you would have to assign an IP address with the same first 3 sets of numbers and a different...

Страница 34: ...P 6 1 Configuring wireless connection profiles in Windows XP 1 Look for the icon like the Figure 6 1a shown below on your taskbar and right click on it Figure 6 1a Network Icon on Taskbar 2 A window l...

Страница 35: ...reen like Figure 6 1c would appear with the available networks shown Highlight the appropriate network and click on Connect You should be connected to the network of your choice If however your networ...

Страница 36: ...fresh and your network should be shown If your network is not shown it could be some network configuration problems Call up for technical support In addition you can click on Learn about setting up wi...

Страница 37: ...Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP 30 NOTES...

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