SocketMobile WL6004-322, User Manual

Page 1: ...Low Power Wireless LAN Card Type I CompactFlash card for adding Wireless LAN connectivity to a Pocket PC 2002 2003 or Windows 2000 XP notebook User s Guide...

Page 2: ...STEP 2 Prepare Network Information 12 STEP 3 Install the Software 13 STEP 4 Insert the Card 14 STEP 5 Complete the New Hardware Wizard 15 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP 17 STEP 1 Register the C...

Page 3: ...N Profile 43 Edit a WLAN Profile 43 Delete a WLAN Profile 44 Rearrange Profile List 44 CHAPTER 8 WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION 45 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 47 APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 51 APPENDI...

Page 4: ...ct securely and avoid eavesdropping The Low Power Wireless LAN Card can be used in two operating modes In Infrastructure mode default the adapter transmits and receives data with an associated access...

Page 5: ...Windows XP that manages and automates WLAN connections If you want to use the WLAN card with WZC install only Socket s card drivers Windows XP with Service Pack 1 supports 802 1x To use the WLAN card...

Page 6: ...that all users register their Socket products Registered users receive priority for technical support Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www socketcom com prodreg STEP 2 Prepar...

Page 7: ...e 5 When software installation is complete do the following If you are not using an 802 1x network disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button Proce...

Page 8: ...e Pocket PC and host PC Use ActiveSync and a serial USB Ethernet cable or cradle 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your Mobile Device and copy the root certificate into the Business fold...

Page 9: ...user name in the format shown Tap Retrieve 11 After your Pocket PC retrieves a user certificate tap ok The Existing Certificates field should list your new certificate Tap ok Note The Enable server va...

Page 10: ...d is positioned correctly in the slot Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard Insert the card into your Pocket PC s CompactFlash I O or PC Card slot If using a PC Card slot fi...

Page 11: ...will not auto update as the status changes Close the bubble by tapping elsewhere on the screen and reopen it to verify a status update Socket status icon Visible from only the Today screen The card ic...

Page 12: ...4 Insert the card STEP 5 Complete the new hardware wizard STEP 1 Register the Card Socket highly recommends that all users register their Socket products Registered users receive priority for technic...

Page 13: ...CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE 3 The Setup Center will start Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows 2000 4 The Preinstaller will start Follow the instru...

Page 14: ...ccur Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard Insert the card into a CompactFlash to PC Card adapter then plug into your...

Page 15: ...mmended 3 In the next screen check CD ROM drives 4 A Digital Signature Not Found screen will appear Click Yes 5 The wizard will search for and install the driver In the last screen click Finish 6 Wait...

Page 16: ...is inserted into your computer the Socket status icon will appear The card icon varies to indicate network status the column indicates signal strength Signal strength column Color designations Green...

Page 17: ...install Socket WLAN Tools refer to Chapter 5 Create and Connect to a WLAN Profile Microsoft s Wireless Zero Configuration WZC service is a utility built into Windows XP that manages and automates WLAN...

Page 18: ...NetworkForm txt STEP 3 Install Certificates EAP TLS or PEAP only Networks that use 802 1x security require that you install certificate s on your computer that authenticate your identity and permissio...

Page 19: ...CD ROM drive In the CD click on SETUP EXE 6 The Setup Center will start Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software for Windows XP 7 The Preinstaller will start Follow the instruct...

Page 20: ...cur Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard Insert the card into a CompactFlash to PC Card adapter then plug into your c...

Page 21: ...that the installation CD is still inside your computer 2 In the welcome screen select Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next 3 In the next screen make sure Search for the best d...

Page 22: ...hat appear Proceed to OPTIONAL Enable Socket WLAN Tools If you want to use Microsoft s Wireless Zero Configuration WZC service do not click on anything yet You are now ready to enter network settings...

Page 23: ...serted the WLAN Tools software will automatically launch The Socket status icon will appear in your task tray WLAN Tools will search for WLANs report any found networks in the Available WLAN Networks...

Page 24: ...e security Internet Protocol IP and power settings for a particular WLAN This chapter covers the following Create a WLAN Profile Mode Security IP Config Power Connect to a WLAN Profile Open System 40...

Page 25: ...list of Available WLAN Networks will appear The icon next to each network name indicates its security settings and signal strength 3 Select the WLAN network that you wish to connect to then tap Connec...

Page 26: ...Today screen and hold your stylus on the Socket status icon In the pop up menu select WLAN Profiles In the profile list select your profile and tap Edit Windows 2000 XP Right click on the Socket stat...

Page 27: ...he encryption key 1 2 3 or 4 and check Adapter will use this key before entering the encryption key into the fields provided Encryption Keys Enter the key by spreading the digits across the fields 40...

Page 28: ...on of Socket WLAN Tools PEAP Select this if your 802 1x network uses PEAP authentication This option is only available for the Windows CE version of Socket WLAN Tools You can tap View Certs to verify...

Page 29: ...essary IP addresses Note Do not tap Ok until you have entered all of your network settings or you will exit the profile Pocket PC Go to the Today screen and hold your stylus on the Socket status icon...

Page 30: ...omatic Power Saving Mode Recommended Keep this box checked so that the WLAN Card will automatically save power during operation to maximize your Pocket PC s battery life If you do not want to use auto...

Page 31: ...rofile a list of WLAN profiles will appear including the one you just created Select your profile and tap Connect 2 Your mobile computer will connect to the WLAN For Pocket PCs the signal strength ico...

Page 32: ...ed by your network administrator Note If your IP address is listed as 169 254 xxx xxx this is the default IP address and not the correct IP address for your network Tap Renew It may take up to 2 minut...

Page 33: ...file a list of WLAN profiles will appear including the new one you just created Your Pocket PC will automatically try to connect to the first profile on your list 2 After a few seconds the Network Log...

Page 34: ...w red yellow or green bars to indicate the signal strength 6 After connecting to your network tap Close 7 Tap Start Today Tap and hold your stylus on the WLAN icon in the task tray at the bottom of th...

Page 35: ...Ad hoc mode the Info IP Status and Peers status screens will appear The WLAN Tools Options screen enables you to modify special options such as sounds and passwords Accessing the Status and Options S...

Page 36: ...shows the quantity of data packets retransmitted by the adapter The fewer the transmit replies the stronger the signal The Signal graph shows the Relative Signal Strength Indicator RSSI of the signal...

Page 37: ...Screen Use the IP Status screen to view the WLAN Card s network address information Unlike the IP Config screen the IP Status screen is view only with no user configurable data fields Click Refresh to...

Page 38: ...by default but you can enter the IP address of any device on the same wired or wireless network Select the size of packets sent from the Size pull down menu Tap Start Test to begin the test Each ping...

Page 39: ...h is poor one of the access points displayed could provide a stronger signal Select and tap on an access point to display a pop up menu used for setting the adapter s access point roaming capabilities...

Page 40: ...se adapters are all available when forming a peer to peer network in Ad Hoc mode The number of adapters in the network is displayed at the bottom or of the screen The Peers status screen is a view onl...

Page 41: ...k is used Pocket PC only Check to let your Pocket PC automatically power off to save power This option appears only for WLAN Tools for Windows CE Enable Connection Event Logging Pocket PC only Check i...

Page 42: ...not have any WLAN profiles saved WLAN Tools will automatically search for WLANs whenever the WLAN Card is inserted 2 If you already have one or more WLAN profiles you can initiate a WLAN search by tap...

Page 43: ...Tap on the tabs to enter any necessary settings for your network See Chapter 2 Basic Setup for information on each of the profile settings screens 4 After entering all the network settings tap Ok to s...

Page 44: ...file on the list and then the next until an association is achieved To rearrange the list to reflect your profile preferences do the following 1 From the Today screen tap and hold your stylus on the S...

Page 45: ...New Hardware Wizard again to reinstall the Socket card drivers 1 After you install the card driver via the Found New Hardware Wizard various icons and bubbles will appear in the task tray Wait for an...

Page 46: ...ctions screen click Advanced The connection properties screen will appear Click on the Wireless Networks tab Select your network and click Configure If the network you want is not listed click Refresh...

Page 47: ...vice will automatically start searching for available WLANs A bubble will appear reporting any networks detected 2 Select your network and what the network will connect to Tap Connect The device will...

Page 48: ...ck Feature not supported o Enter other settings as appropriate for your network Tap ok 5 Tap and hold your stylus on your network in the list In the pop up menu tap Connect 6 Your device will try to c...

Page 49: ...I Standards Conformance IEEE 802 11b High Rate Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Output Power 100 mW maximum Data Rate 11 Mbps with Dynamic Rate Scaling to 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps to optimize range and th...

Page 50: ...ty CompactFlash Card Three years Certification Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B C TICK s 182 ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 CompactFlash Spec 2 0 TX Maximum Radiated EIRP FCC Part 15 247 in U S ETS 300 328 in...

Page 51: ...proved by Socket may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Low Power Wireless LAN Card since it will reduce the radio transmission...

Page 52: ...the frequency range 2 4 to 2 5 GHz The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is 100 mW The Low Power Wireless LAN Card unit is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by...

Page 53: ...r WEP Encryption Open System no keys needed 40 bit __________ __________ 40 bit is the same as 64 bit 128 bit __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ 40 bit or 128 bit only W...

Page 54: ...___________________________________ 7 Is there any other important information from the site survey report You may want to ask your network administrator for a copy of this report ____________________...

Page 55: ...nicate with the AP After successfully setting up a wireless connection using an open system then go to Step 2 STEP 2 Check the WEP Key Format Socket s WLAN software can only accept encryption keys in...

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Page 57: ...skey system Please check your access point user documentation and or consult with your network administrator to verify what method you should use to enter WEP keys Depending on the manufacturer of you...

Page 58: ...rom the pinholes using a small vacuum or brush Denatured alcohol may be used sparingly SYMPTOM My mobile computer does not recognize an IP address POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The IP address has not take...

Page 59: ...ocess to submit an email request for technical support This is the fastest way to obtain technical support and has the quickest turnaround time Registered customers who submit a question online will r...

Page 60: ...conditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket s property Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90 days after the r...

Page 61: ...ility to use the SOFTWARE even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental d...

Page 62: ...cket Communications is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at Socket Communications Inc...

Page 63: ...ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential a...

Page 64: ...s or ENs are included Normes EN as follows Applicable Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Applicable Standards EN 55 022 Limits and Methods of...