AmbiCom WL11-SD, User Manual

Page 1: ...AmbiCom WL11 SD Wireless LAN SD Card User Manual Version 3 0 October 15 2004 ...

Page 2: ...c Workgroup 4 3 2 2 Home Networking 4 3 2 3 Enterprise Networking 5 3 3 About the WL11 SD CD ROM 5 4 Installing your WL11 SD Client Driver 5 4 1 Installation of the WL11 SD driver to the Pocket PC 5 5 WL11 SD Configuration Utility 8 5 1 Basic Setup 8 5 2 Advanced Setup 9 5 2 1 Status 10 5 2 2 Wireless Network Information 11 5 2 3 Advance 13 5 2 4 About 14 6 Connect Network with Microsoft Zero Conf...

Page 3: ...Drivers and Configuration utility CD ROM Quick Installation Guide If you miss any of these items please contact your reseller 2 2 System Requirements 2 2 1 Win CE based PDAs Pocket PC Device PDA with Windows Pocket PC 2002 and Windows Mobile 2003 with at least 32 MB memory Secure Digital I O SDIO capable slot check with your PDA manual or manufacturer Go to www ambicom com for PDA compatibility Mi...

Page 4: ...r computer to a Peer to Peer workgroup of wireless computing devices Connect your computer to a Small Office Home Office SOHO network or Wireless Hot Spot that has Wi Fi Access Points Connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN Infrastructure 3 2 1 Peer to Peer Ad Hoc Workgroup The Peer to Peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup where the workgro...

Page 5: ...hird party software see your PDA operating manual 3 3 About the WL11 SD CD ROM The WL11 SD CD ROM contains both software and documentation for the WL11 SD card If you wish to install the WL11 SD driver software turn to Section 4 Installing your WL11 SD Client Driver and follow the instruction 4 Installing your WL11 SD Client Driver 4 1 Installation of the WL11 SD driver to the Pocket PC Connect yo...

Page 6: ...Click WL11 SD to start your installation Please select the appropriate operating system and region ...

Page 7: ...Click Next Click YES You will see the following Windows ...

Page 8: ...tomatically If more than one AP is available then the Wireless SD should connect to the AP which has stronger signal strength When the driver is loaded and if it is working normally an Icon is displayed on the lower right of the PDA screen Once it is observed now you are ready to connect to the Internet Other icons have different meaning and they are Icon indicates the network is not established I...

Page 9: ... Setup If specific wireless network setup is required tab the icon to access the pop up utility shown below Figures 1 Top Menu The menu options are Radio on Radio off Status Wireless Network Advanced Options About ...

Page 10: ... Advanced Options Show the advanced configuration such as WEP and power save mode in Figure 6 About Shows the driver version and the setup utility software version in Figure 7 5 2 1 Status Figures 2 Status and Information AP INFO Shows the current access point relevant information SSID Shows the current access point name ESS ID Type Shows the current connection mode WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy sh...

Page 11: ...must input required WEP key and click Connect to communicate If multiple WEP keys are required the index will show the requirement If no WEP input is required click Connect to connect without inputting the WEP key Once Connect button is pressed figure 5 Windows will popup Refresh Button Starts a new search for all available APs or peer to peer stations in the vicinity Create Button Creates a new n...

Page 12: ... select the channel in which user wants to create join the network In infrastructure mode user can leave it blank or can enter AP s channel number The default is auto Rate Sets the transmission data rate in the pull down menu The default is auto which defines the rate automatically WEP Selects either enabled or disabled of the data encryption The default is disabled WEP Key When WEP mode is enable...

Page 13: ... 3 Advance Advanced Options shows advanced configuration settings available for WL11 SD card Figures 6 Advanced setup configuration Operation Mode Shows three different operational options depending on applications Normal This is the default mode and power level and performance level are automatically selected ...

Page 14: ...able for wireless connection Icon indicates Ad hoc mode is off with current wireless connection Icon indicates Ad hoc mode is on with current wireless connection Icon indicates Ad hoc mode is established with current wireless connection 6 Connect Network with Microsoft Zero Configuration 6 1 Basic configuration The Wireless Zero Configuration utility for Windows Mobile 2003 makes it easy to connec...

Page 15: ...bile 2003 manual for instructions A Network WEP Windows will appear that will allow you to enter a WEP key if required Note You can enter the key in hexadecimal or ASCII format When you have connected the x will disappear from the connection icon at the top of the screen The Network setting can be seen by going to Settings Connections select Connections icons then select Advanced Network Card like...

Page 16: ...New in Figure 10 A Windows popped up as shown in Figure 13 Otherwise AP Buffalo can be selected by clicking on it Another set of menu popped up General Network Key and 802 1x They are shown in Figures 11 and 12 respectively Figures 11 Figures 12 ...

Page 17: ...rified further A green icon should come up at the bottom showing that an AP is connected as shown in Figure 14 This should happen right after Buffalo is selected and connected The Status menu in the GUI is shown in Figure 15 Figures 14 Figures 15 ...

Page 18: ...3 technologies default mspx Prepare Security Settings If the network is compatible ask the administrator for necessary security settings Wireless network name known as ESSID or SSID case sensitive Authentication type user name password Use of either DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses Authentication permission restrictions e g domain administrators only Note If your network only allows domain...

Page 19: ...rver and retrieves the certificate from it after the CA has issued it The procedure is as follows A Download the ENROLL program form PDA manufacturer Web site B Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and host PC Use ActiveSync and a serial USB Ethernet cable or cradle C Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your Mobile Device and copy the ENROLL EXE and ENROLL CFG into the MY Doc...

Page 20: ... certificate store It also generates a CSR and submits it to the Windows 2000 2003 server H The certificate gets issued ENROLL EXE should report Cert Has Been Added Successfully If you go to Settings System Certificates the certificate should be listed The root certificate should also be listed in the Root store I Disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC ...

Page 21: ...ettings then try to connect SCENARIO 1 The WLAN makes the ESSID visible 1 A few seconds after you inserts the WLAN card the Socket status icon will appear in the menu bar Do not tap on the icon 2 A few seconds to a minute later a bubble should appear reporting detected WLANs Select your WLAN and what it will connect to Tap Connect Note In most cases you should choose The Internet If your network u...

Page 22: ... Start Settings Connections Connections Advanced Network Card Tap Network Card Note If a bubble appears reporting detected WLANs your WLAN may either appear as a blank option or not be listed at all Tap Hide If the bubble does list your WLAN s ESSID then refer to Scenario 1 for instructions 2 In the Configure Wireless Networks screen tap Add New Settings ...

Page 23: ...itive Select whether you want to connect to The Internet or Work Note In most cases you should select The Internet If your network has a VPN proxy server refer to the Windows Mobile 2003 manual for instructions 4 Setup the security for your network 802 1x Network Tap on the Authentication tab Enter the following ...

Page 24: ...g IEEE 802 1x Check Select the correct EAP type for your network When done tap ok WPA PSK Networks Note Only apply on Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Tap on the Network Key tab Enter the following Authentication WPA PSK And enter Network key The key length must be either 64 hex or 8 63 ASCII characters Data encryption select TKIP When done tap ok ...

Page 25: ... Tap on 802 1x tab Enter the following Check Use IEEE 802 1x network access control EAP Type Select the type of EAP authentication used by your network either PEAP or Smart Card or Certificate EAP TLS When done tap ok 5 The Configure Wireless Networks screen should appear with your new network listed as Unavailable Check Automatically connect to non preferred networks Tap ok ...

Page 26: ...cally detect your WLAN It may take between a few seconds to a minute 7 When the bubble appears select your WLAN Tap Connect When you have connected the x will vanish from the connection icon Note If you encounter difficulties connecting to an 802 1x authentication server please check your settings and repeat steps above ...

Page 27: ...l mode No action is required Off WL11 SD Client power is not on so it cannot transmit receive data The WL11 SD may not be connected properly Actions Check WL11 SD connection Verify the device settings of the WL11 SD Client to determine the conflict with another device If so change the settings of either your WL11 SD Client or the conflicting device to resolve the problem Verify the versions of the...

Page 28: ... the driver and restart the device You should see the WL11 SD icon in the lower right side Cannot Find the AP Check the available Access Point in the neighborhood by clicking the wireless network tab in the utility If the Access Point requires WEP key input the same WEP key the try to connect again If you do not know the WEP key contact the system administrator to obtain the key For identifying th...