3Com WL-549, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual 3Com Wireless 11g PCI Adapter Version 1 0 Model WL 549 Brand 3Com ...

Page 2: ... notice Microsoft Encarta MSN and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products PART NUMBER 5188 3746 ...

Page 3: ...ion 8 3 1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration 8 3 2 Setting the Network Key Automatically 9 3 3 Setting the Network Key Manually 11 3 3 1 WEP Setting the Network Key Network Security 14 3 3 2 WPA WPA2 Setting the Network Key Network Security 16 Appendix A Troubleshooting 20 Appendix B Regulatory Notices 21 Appendix C Product Specifications 26 Index 28 ...

Page 4: ...cting to Wireless 10 Figure 6 Wireless Network Connection dialog box 11 Figure 7 Wireless Network Connection dialog box 12 Figure 8 Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 12 Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 13 Figure 10 Manually adding a Wireless Network 14 Figure 11 Wireless Network Properties dialog box 15 Figure 12 Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog ...

Page 5: ...e a wireless network running If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet you can wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network 1 1 Inventory Checklist Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless LAN 802 11b g Device Documentation CD Contains full User s Manual Antenna Screws to the connector on the back of your HP PC See Chap...

Page 6: ...r to secure your network from passive or active intrusion key features are enabled on Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration WPA WPA2 personal security WEP encryption Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802 11b g Device ...

Page 7: ...on your computer prior to using Wireless LAN 802 11b g Device Please consult your ISP for further information If you have already attached the antenna to your HP PC please skip to Chapter 3 1 Screw the antenna connector A to the antenna jack B located on the back of the HP PC Figure 1 Antenna Attachment 2 Place the HP PC on a table or place the antenna in an elevated and open area to achieve the b...

Page 8: ...a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network use Windows XP Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration 3 1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration To launch Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration 1 In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon Figure 2 Wireless Network ...

Page 9: ...our Wireless Router or Access Point prior to using your PC in Station Mode 1 Find the Network Key WEP Key or WPA WPA2 Key for your Wireless Network 2 Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Network icon menu The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear Figure 3 Wireless Network Connection dialog box 3 Select the Wireless Network of your choice by clicking on its name an...

Page 10: ...on then a HEX or an ASCII format is necessary when entering your Network Key o HEX 10 Characters in HEX notation for 40 bit or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption o ASCII 5 characters for 40 bit or 13 characters for 128 bit encryption If your network is using WPA WPA2 it is necessary to enter an 8 63 character alphanumeric key phrase The Network Key will accept any of these as it supports both WE...

Page 11: ...aunching the application you will need to input the Network name and Network Key The Network name and Network Key must both be set up for your HP PC to function with your current network in Station Mode Before manually setting up the Network name and Network Key on your HP PC you must identify this information on your current wireless network Network name SSID Security WPA PSK Key OR Security WEP ...

Page 12: ... advanced settings found on the left side of the dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Figure 8 Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Note Your Network name will appear in the Available wireless networks box Any other listed available wireless networks represent the wireless networks established within range of your HP PC These will vary and do not pr...

Page 13: ...ernet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 6 Verify that the following choices are selected Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automatically Note Obtaining an IP address automatically is recommended If static IP address settings are preferred refer to your own wireless network settings 7 Select OK You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ...

Page 14: ...Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks I con menu The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Select Change advanced settings on the left side of the dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Ne...

Page 15: ...less Router Note Either a HEX or ASCII format is necessary when using the WEP interface Your WEP enabled device should already have either HEX or ASCII format pass phrase associated Consult the information asked for in section 3 2 HEX 10 characters in HEX notation for 40 bit or 26 characters for 128 bit ASCII 5 characters for 40 bit 13 characters for 128 bit 8 Input the Network Key a second time i...

Page 16: ...urity feature you will need to do the following 1 Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks icon menu The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Select Change advanced settings on the left side of the dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Pro...

Page 17: ...6 Input the Network Key of your Access Point Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless Router Note A 8 63 character alphanumeric key phrase is necessary when using the WPA WPA2 interface WPA WPA2 does not require HEX or ASCII notation common with WEP keys Your WPA WPA2 enabled device should already have a 8 63 character alphanumeric key phrase Consult the information asked for in Section 3 2 7 Input t...

Page 18: ...ng services from another device like another PC or access point DNS Server Domain Name System Service Server is a service available on the internet that translates domain names into IP addresses Encryption The most efficient way to achieve data security online Encryption is a method of coding data Generally it is necessary to provide a secret key or password in order to receive decoded information...

Page 19: ...ient WEP Wired Equivalency Protocol WEP is an 802 11 encryption standard that provides security for wireless LANs Wireless LAN A wireless version of Ethernet the Wireless Local Area Network enables wireless internet access through your or broadband router Wireless Network See Wireless LAN WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an addition to the security in the 802 11 standard It is an enhancement to t...

Page 20: ... Verify your Network name and Security settings If the problem persists I am unable to see my Network name in the Available wireless networks section of the Wireless Network Connection dialog box on my HP PC Consult the user s manual for your Wireless Router or Access Point I am having difficulty with my VPN connection Check your VPN server for related problems Internet Gaming issues For assistanc...

Page 21: ...at to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or mo...

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Page 24: ...da approved the equipment DoC The term IC before the certification resgistration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms IMPORTANT NOTE Radiat...

Page 25: ...requency USA FCC Canada IC 802 11b g 2412 2462 MHz Ch1 Ch11 Europe ETSI 802 11b g 2412 2472 MHz Ch1 Ch13 Operating Channel USA Canada 11 Channels 802 11b g Europe 13 Channels 802 11b g Physical Characteristics Power Consumption TX 410 mA Max RX 260 mA Dimensions 120 x 40 0 x 3 60mm 4 72 x 1 57 x 0 14 in Antenna External Antenna LED Indicator Power Link Green Blink Radio on and scanning On Link est...

Page 26: ...g Certification Emissions EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 4 2 3 4 6 11 FCC Part 15 B Safety EN60950 ETSI EN300328 EN301893 EN301489 Software Drivers NDIS Drivers Windows XP Professional SP2 Antenna Specification Antenna Type External Antenna Frequency Band 2 4 2 5GHz Polarization Vertical Connector Reverse SMA Connector Gain 802 11b g Dipole antenna w o cable 2 dBi Radiation Omni directional Dipole ante...

Page 27: ...8 Key 6 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MAC Filtering 6 19 Network 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Network Key 15 17 Network Name 11 15 19 20 Network Security 9 11 14 16 Router 15 17 18 20 Security 6 9 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SoftAP 20 SSID 6 11 15 17 18 19 Station 5 18 19 Station Mode 5 TKIP 17 19 WEP 6 11 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 Wireless Network 1 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 WLAN 1 5 6 7 ...

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