Compex WAVEPORT WL11 Manuel utilisateur
“Quick Install Guide”
Compex
WavePort
11Mbps Wireless LAN
PCMCIA Adapter
WL11
Version 1.1C
WAVEPORT
Contents
English Version Page 1-17
1. Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1
1.1 Description Page 1
1.2 WavePort Network Scenarios Page 1
A. Ad-hoc Wireless Workgroup Page 1
B. Stand Alone Wireless LAN Page 2
1.3 Features for Compex WavePort/WL11
Adapter Page 2
1.4 Quick Installation for Compex
WavePort/W11 Page 3
Card Removal and Re-insert Page 3
qPlug & Play Compatible Systems Page 4
qSystems That Do Not Support Plug
& Play Page 5
2. Chapter 2: Windows Installation Page 6
2.1 Installation Procedure Page 6
2.1.1 Windows NT V4.0 Installation
Guide Page 6
2.1.2 Windows 98 Installation Guide Page 7-8
3. Chapter 3: Configuration Utility Page 9-17
German Version Page 1-18
Russian Version Page 1-19
French Version Page 1-17
Technical Support Last Page
Notes
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“Quick Install Guide”
Compex WavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN PCMCIA
Adapter (WL11)
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Description
Thank you for purchasing the Compex 11Mbps WLAN PCMCIA Adapter (WL11).
Compex WavePort/WL11 is a plug-and-play PC card for notebook computers and
complies with the PCMCIA TYPE II standard. Integrated the antenna in, the 11Mbps
Wireless LAN PC card is optimized for low power consumption, high speed, high
security and high efficiency. It enables hot-desking and other forms of flexible offices
created in a matter of minutes.
1.2 WavePort Network Scenarios
This WavePort/WL11 PC Card enables you to:
•Connect your computer to an ad-hoc workgroup of wireless computing devices, or
•Connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure through
Compex WavePort/AP11 access point.
A. Ad-hoc Wireless Workgroup
Figure 1-1 Ad-hoc Wireless Workgroup
The ad-hoc workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small
wireless workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Files and
Printer Sharing” as supported by Microsoft Networking.
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B. Stand Alone Wireless LAN
Figure 1-2 Stand Alone Wireless LAN
•Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructures may be:
Stand-alone wireless LANs as shown in figure 1-2.
With the presence of Compex Wave Port/AP11 Access Point, All communication is
done via the AP11, which relays packets to other wireless clients in the basic services
set as well as to nodes on the Ethernet network.
1.3 Features for Compex WavePort/WL11 Adapter
•High-speed wireless connection , up to 11 Mbps
•Comply with IEEE 802.11/802.11b (DSSS) standard
•Supports full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell
•Connect Utility software included
•Plug-and-play installation
•Advanced security features
•Option external antenna for super long distance connection
•Uses 3.3VDC power supply helps conserve power on the notebook.
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a. Integrated Antennas
b. Transmit/Received
activity and Link
§Off- No wireless activity
or Link
§Blinking-
Sensing/transmitting
wireless data
§Solid Green- Link to other
WLAN Device.
1.4 Quick Installation for Compex WavePort/WL11
Insert the WL11 Adapter into a free CardBus slot, click through all the Windows
screens and use the drivers from the installation disk to finish the installation, follow
chapter 2 for details.
**Note: WL11 is designed to install in PCMCIA slot that support 3.3VDC. One
expample is a CardBus.
Card Removal and Re-insertion
WL11 adapter can be installed on various operating systems that may show different
behavior.
qPlug & Play Compatible Systems
qSystems That Do Not Support Plug & Play
Hot Plug is supported on Microsoft Wondows Oses like Windows 98 and Windows
2000.
a
b
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qPlug & Play Compatible Systems
Plug & Play for WavePort PC Cards is supported by the following operating
systems:
§Windows 98 and Windows 2000 (formerly know as Windows NT v5.0)
When re-inserting the WavePort PC CARD into your computer, these
operating systems will automatically:
1. Recognize the card
2. (Re-) loads the driver and activates card operation.
3. Attempt to restore the network connection.
When removing the card, these operating systems will:
1. Disable WL11 driver and
2. Disconnect it from to the PC Card slot.
Note: When removing the WL11 adapter you will lose your connection on
the network.
Certain network operating systems however may not allow you to restore the
network logon automatically. In that case you may need to restart your
computer to rerun the network login procedure to restore the network
connection.
You are advised to always use the PC Card prior to removing the card utility
from the PCMCIA slot. This will allow the Windows operating system to
log off the network server, disable the driver properly and disconnect power
to the PCMCIA.
For example to stop the WavePort/WL11 adapter in MS-Windows
environment proceed as follows:
1. Click the “Start” button on the Windows Taskbar.
2. Click on “Settings” and then “Control Panel” item.
3. On the Control Panel double-click the PC Card icon to open the PC
Card (PCMCIA) properties window.
4. Select the PC Card socket that contains your WavePort/WL11 adapter
11 Mb PC Card and click the “Stop” button.
5. Wait for the operating systems to acknowledge that the device has
been disabled and then remove the PC Card from the PCMCIA slot.
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Note: A shortcut to disable the PC Card is clicking once on the PC Card icon
on the right side of the Windows Taskbar, and select the option “Stop
WavePort/WL11 adapter”.
Double clicking the PC Card icon will open the PC Card properties
windows.
qSystems That Do Not Support Plug & Play
Although Windows 98 and Windows NT version 4.0 are from Microsoft,
only Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are true “Plug & Play”.
To remove or (re) insert your WavePortIWL11 adapter from these systems,
you are advised to:
1. Power off your computer.
2. Remove the WavePort/WL11 PC Card from the PCMCIA slot.
3. (Optional) Restart the computer to proceed working with your
computer without the WavePort/WL11 adapter.
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Chapter 2 : Windows Installation
Note: Check that the PCMCIA device driver is started in Windows NT v4.0 before you
install the WL11 adapter.
These installation steps assumed you have Windows NT v4.0 already installed in your
notebook.
Please ensure the WL11 adapter is inserted in the notebook before power on.
2.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
2.1.1 WINDOWS NT V4.0 INSTALLATION GUIDE
A. Hardware Requirements
Notebook must be equipped with TYPE II PC card
Socket and support 3.3VDC power supply e.g. CardBus slot.
B. Firmware Requirements
Fully compliant with Rev. 2.1 or above PCI BIOS supplied with the PC.
C. Software Requirements
PCMCIA driver is required and service enabled.
D. Installation Procedure
1) Open the Control Panel, and choose Network Settings
double click on it.
2) Click the Add Adapter button to add new network
adapter. A list of network adapters will display. as
WL11 is a new adapter and will not be on the list. Go to
step 3.
3) Click on [OTHER] button to select driver not found in
Windows default list of network adapters.
4) Type in the drive and path, A:\ and click NEXT.
5) "Compex WavePort/WL11 PCMCIA Adapter" selection will
display. Select it.
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6) Now you need to select IRQ Number and an I/O Base. You
can us Windows NT diagnostics to check the available
resources. (Start àprogram àAdministrative Tools
àWindows NT Diagnostics and select resource table.) Leave
those used resources out of your choice. Select a used IRQ
and an I/O Base for the WL11 card and click <OK>.
7) Windows will start to copy and installation of the
driver.
8) Click on OK when completed
9) Windows will prompt to restart the notebook.
2.1.2 WINDOWS 98 INSTALLATION GUIDE:
1. Insert the WL11 Adapter into the notebook PCMCIA slot.
Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect and found
a new device. The Add Hardware Wizard box will displays the
hardware device name. Please Click NEXT.
2. Windows then lets you select one of the following;
•Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) or
•Display a list of all the drivers in the specific location so you can select
the driver you want.
Chose the first one and click NEXT,
3. Windows then let you mark on one or more of the following
•Floppy Disk Drive
•CR-ROM
•Specify a location
Check on Floppy Disk Drive and click NEXT,
•Note: Before you click NEXT, insert Compex WavePort/WL11
PCMCIA Adapter Driver disk in drive A
4. Windows will find the PCMCIA device and display the following:
"Compex WavePort/WL11 PCMCIA Adapter"
Click NEXT, to start copies the driver.
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5. When completed copying the related files. Windows will prompt
to Restart the machine.
Click YES if you do not intend to add additional clients
and protocols.
By default, Windows 98 install only the following;
•Client for Microsoft Network
•Compex WavePort/WL11 PCMCIA Adapter
You may add NETBEUI and/or IPX/SPX protocols.
If you have a NetWare server add Microsoft for NetWare client.
Go to Control Panel | Network applet and add these protocols
and clients.
If you share your machine resources, add Files and Printing
share services.
Refer to Windows documents for further details.
6. When completed, Windows will again prompt to restart the machine.
Click YES.
7. When Windows rebooted, Compex WL11 PCMCIA Adapter is ready
to access the network.
**Note : For further customized configuration, refer to the Configuration Utility guide.
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