3Com 3CRDW696, User Manual

Page 1: ...11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter User Guide 3CRDW696 http www 3com com http www support 3com com registration frontpg pl Published July 2002 User Guide version 4 1 2 ...

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Page 3: ...Y 11 Configuring the Wireless PCI Adapter 11 Configuring Automatic Network Connections with Windows XP 13 Chapter 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 Technical specifications of 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter 16 Chapter 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 18 Online Technical Services 18 Support from Your Network Supplier 19 Support from 3Com 19 Region URL for Regional Web Site 19 Returning Products for Repair 20 ...

Page 4: ...Industry Canada IC Emissions Compliance Statement 22 European Community Declaration of Conformity 22 ...

Page 5: ...m Connection Assistant Adobe Acrobat Reader Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN Local Area Networks systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional wired system Wireless LANs WLANs are more flexible easier to setup and manage and often more cost effective than their wired equivalents Using radio frequency RF technology WLANs transmit and receive data over the air minimizing the need for...

Page 6: ... area Installation for Microsoft Windows Platforms The following section will assist you in installing the 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter successfully For operating systems except Windows NT 4 0 you will first install the software Utility and then attach the 3Com11Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter in your system and finally set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select th...

Page 7: ...No I will restart my computer later and click Finish 7 When asked select the country or region where the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter will be used 8 Click Install Hardware on the main 3Com 11Mbps Wireless LAN installation screen The instructions are also listed below for Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter hardware Additional Install Procedure for Microsoft Windows XP After completing the installa...

Page 8: ...how up on the device list 6 Select the 3Com 3CRDW696 Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and proceed with the installation instructions 7 The system will prompt for the IP address setting 8 Restart the system 9 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM and then click Install Software 10 Follow the setup wizard step by step to complete the Utility installation Installing the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Hardware A...

Page 9: ... Once the PCI Adapter is seated firmly you can screw the antenna to the outside of the faceplate and adjust for best reception 5 Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier 6 Replace the cover of your PC ensure the antenna is attached properly to the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter and plug in the PC power cord 7 Turn on the power to your computer ...

Page 10: ...with your network administrator to know which protocols to add and to get other network configuration information Uninstall Procedure If you want to uninstall the Wireless LAN PCI Adapter just select Start Menu Program File 3Com Wireless Uninstall The uninstall removes Program icons registry entry files and files used by the adapter ...

Page 11: ...ss LAN PCI Adapter and an access point Configuring the Wireless PCI Adapter Click the tabs to navigate through the configuration settings Link Status Status used to display the current status of connection When the state shows Connected to SSID the card is operating normally in Infrastructure mode the computer is connected to an access point and networking is available Scanning the node is searchi...

Page 12: ... all frames over 100 bytes long that are received from the Access Point Connections The Connections Tab shows the current status of available APs or Ad Hoc channels within the network You may select a profile or SSID from above the list click Connect to connect with the AP Click Refresh to rescan the network with the site survey function It detects and lists all available APs within the network Pl...

Page 13: ...and or Auto tries 11Mbps and falls back to lower rates Encryption WEP additional measure of security on your wireless network which can be achieved by using WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption When an encrypted frame is received it will only be accepted if it decrypts correctly This happens only if the receiver has the WEP Key used by the transmitter This panel allows the selection of none 64 ...

Page 14: ...ork keys and or WEP keys click OK to save this network SSID and move on to the next network that you want to configure 7 If you are setting up an ad hoc mode wireless connection click the last check box in the dialog Otherwise if you are configuring a connection to an AP leave the check box uncheck and click OK Windows XP adds the network to the list of preferred networks in the Wireless Network C...

Page 15: ...the Wireless Network Connection by clicking only once 5 Under Network Tasks on the left click CHANGE settings of this Connection 6 Select the WIRELESS NETWORKS tab 7 Uncheck the box labeled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings 8 Click OK ...

Page 16: ...icrosoft Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 6 or above Standards supported IEEE 802 11b standard for Wireless LAN Wi Fi All major networking standards including TCP IP IPX PCI Bus power management interface specification 1 0 ACPI 1 0 PCI 2 2 Environmental Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C Operating 20 to 65 C Storing Max Humidity 95 Non condensing Power specifications Transmit power 18 dBm Nominal Temp R...

Page 17: ...ber of Channels Europe 13 1 13 US 11 1 11 France 4 10 13 Antenna system Detachable dipole antenna with SMA male connector Mobility Seamless roaming across cell boundaries with handover Specific features Supported bit rates 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Data encryption 64 128 bit WEP Encryption Utility Software Configuration utility software ...

Page 18: ... browser http www 3com com This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and a software library as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services The 3Com Knowledgebase is a database of technical information to help you install upgrade configure or support 3Com product...

Page 19: ...r messages Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to consult your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier 3Com offers technical telephone support services To find out more about your support options go to the W...

Page 20: ...onnection Assistant you can Automatically check your computer and repair problems Search for solutions for specific hardware or software problems Connect via the Internet to technical support when you need assistance with your computer hardware and software Get assistance even if you are not connected to the Internet Connection Assistant Toolbar The toolbar at the top of the Connection Assistant H...

Page 21: ...oes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to wh...

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