C-guys SD-Link11b Manuel utilisateur
SDIO Wireless LAN Card
SD-Link11b
User's Manual
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This section explains the symbols, signs and terminology used in
this manual.
• A device with the C-guys Wireless SD-Link11b installed is called
the Wireless LAN device.
• The following terminology is used in this manual to distinguish
between an Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN and a Wireless LAN
and should not be construed as generally accepted terminology
outside this context.
Ethernet LAN : A LAN connected by cables
Wireless LAN : A LAN connected by radio signal
For your safety be sure to read, understand and follow the instruc-
tions below thoroughly before using the product.
This manual contains instructions concerning general operation of
the computer to which the product is connected in addition to those
concerning the product itself.
Strongly recommended : Follow the warning and caution instructions
which are issued by the PC and peripheral manufactures.
Prohibit : Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the SD-Link11b.
This may result in fire or electric shock.
Strongly recommended : Install this product away from children. Fail-
ure to do so may result in injury.
The instructions with this sign indicate prohibited actions. Fail-
ure to follow the instructions shown with this sign may result in
death or serious injury to the user.
Failure to follow the instructions shown with this sign may result
in injury to the user or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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Prohibit : Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while it is in
operation. This may result in electric shock.
Prohibit : Do not insert SD-Link11b to Non-compliant Equipment with
SD/SDIO.
Please take note that our warranty will not cover any failures and
problems of the computer, any losses and failures of data, or failures
and problems of the product caused by misuse.
Strongly recommended : To prevent damage due to the static elec-
tricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window
before touching the device. Static electricity may result in damage to
the equipment.
Strongly recommended : For usage of the PC and peripheral, refer
to the product manual.
Strongly recommended : Remove the dust from all connectors. Dust
may result in failure in performance.
Prohibit : Do not locate this product in the following locations. Doing
so may result in electric shock or fire, or may adversely affect this
product.
- Locations with strong magnetic fields or static electricity (may
result in failure)
- Locations prone to vibration (may result in injury or damage)
- Locations in direct sunlight (may result in failure or deformation)
- Locations close to fire, or subject to heating (may result in fail-
ure or deformation)
- Locations with water leakage or current may result in failure or
electric shock
- Locations with excessive dust (may result in failure)
CAUTION
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We recommend that dual backup before and after updating of origi-
nal data be created for unrecoverable important data in the device.
Data in the card may be damaged or lost in the following cases.
When the device is used incorrectly
When the device receives static electricity or electrical noise
When the device breaks down or is repaired
When the power is turned on immediately after the PC is turned
off
When the device is damaged by natural disasters
Please note that C-guys, Inc. shall not be liable for any expenses
incurred due to the damage or loss of hard disk data that may arise
in the above cases or in any other case.
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Table of Contents
1. Package Contents & System Requirements .......... 8
Package ........................................................................................8
System Requirements...................................................................9
2. Introducing SD-Link11b Card ............................... 10
SD-Link11b features and benefits...............................................10
SD-Link11b Wireless Network
Scenarios ....................................................................................11
Peer-to-Peer (Ad-hoc) Workgroup ........................................................ 11
Home Networking.................................................................................. 12
Enterprise Networking........................................................................... 12
About the SD-Link11b CD-ROM .................................................12
3. Installing your SD-Link11b Driver......................... 13
Installation of the SD-Link11b Driver to the Pocket PC using
Microsoft Active Sync®...............................................................13
4. SD-Link11b Configuration Utility .......................... 16
Basic Setup.................................................................................16
Advanced Setup..........................................................................17
5. SD-Link11b Specifications ................................... 26
6. Troubleshooting.................................................... 27
Introduction .................................................................................27
Common Troubleshooting Tips...................................................27
LED Activity........................................................................................... 27
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Cannot Connect To Network................................................................. 28
Cannot Edit Configuration Profile.......................................................... 29
Cannot Find the AP............................................................................... 29
The System is Very Slow ...................................................................... 29
It Takes a Long Time to Shutdown ....................................................... 30
SD-Link11b Does Not Operate After Returning From the Stand-by or
Sleeping Mode ...................................................................................... 30
Upgrading Tips............................................................................30
Upgrading the SD-Link11b Driver ......................................................... 30
Removing the Driver ............................................................................. 32
7. Warranty............................................................... 34
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1 Package Contents & System
Requirements
• One C-guys SD-Link11b (wireless LAN
card)
• Manual (this document)
• Drivers and configuration utilities on CD-
ROM
• Quick setup guide
If you miss any of these items please contact your reseller.
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SDIO Wireless LAN Card
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User's Manual
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• PDA with Windows®Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 with at least 32
MB memory
• Secure Digital (SD) slot (Assuming SDIO host controller and
driver are already installed)
•Microsoft
®Active Sync®should be installed
• An IEEE802.11b or Wi-Fi approved Access Point/Base station
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2 Introducing SD-Link11b Card
The SD-Link11b is a wireless network card that complies with the
IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs (Revision B).
• Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified (Expected in Q2/04).
• Supports data rates up to 11 Mbps.
• Fully compatible with any other wireless LAN system based on
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that
complies with the “IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs
(Revision B)”.
• Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range
of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.
• 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption and WPA
support (WPA will be optionally supported in Q2/04).
• Efficient Power Management.
• Roaming over multiple channels.
• Working range up to 400 meters in an open environment.
• Supports Ad-hoc and infrastructure modes for easy wireless com-
munication.
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