Contec Flexlan PC Card FX-DS-110 Manuel utilisateur
FX-DS110-PCC
FLEXLAN-DS110 Series
PC Card
User’s Guide
FX-DS110-PCC i
Copyright
Copyright 2001 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form
by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co., LTD.
CONTEC Co., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep
current the information contained in this document.
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this
document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable
item in this document, please feel free to notify
CONTEC Co., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor
for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
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Communications.
Other names of companies and products used in this document
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Product Configuration
-FX-DS110-PCC …1
-Floppy disk …1
Disk: driver - UtilitySoft
Note: Back up the contents of the disk before use.
-User’s Manual (this booklet)…1
FX-DS110-PCC
Disk
User'sManual
User'sManual
WIRELESS LANCARD
Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed
above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor
or CONTEC group office where you purchased.
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Table of Contents
Copyright............................................................................i
Trademarks ........................................................................i
Product Configuration ..................................................... ii
1. Introduction .............................................................1
Features.........................................................................1
Terminology/Abbreviations...........................................2
Limited One-Year Warranty.........................................3
How to Obtain Service..................................................3
Liability.........................................................................3
Handling Precautions...................................................4
Precautions for Use.......................................................4
Notes on Radio Interference.........................................5
Precautions Related to Electromagnetic
Interference...................................................................5
About the Manual.........................................................6
2. Overview..................................................................7
Component Locations........................................................7
List of Options...................................................................9
Outline of the FLEXLAN-DS110 series.........................10
Features of the FLEXLAN-DS110 series...................10
Production introduction to the FLEXLAN-DS110
series............................................................................11
3. Installation of a driver ............................................ 13
Plugging the FX-DS110-PCC..........................................13
Unplugging the FX-DS110-PCC.....................................14
Installation in a network................................................15
Features of the wireless network...............................15
Operating environment and radio waves..................15
Constructing a network..............................................17
Operation of the FLEXLAN-DS110...........................18
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4. Installation of a driver ............................................ 21
Driver software ...............................................................21
Installing for Windows Me .............................................22
Installing for Windows 98...............................................23
Installing for Windows 95...............................................24
Installing for Windows 2000...........................................26
Installing for Windows NT.............................................27
Uninstallation of hardware........................................28
Uninstalling the driver in Windows Me/98/95..........28
Uninstalling the driver in Windows 2000 .................28
Uninstalling the driver in Windows NT....................28
5. Using and Setting up the Utility Software ................ 29
Installing and uninstalling the utility software............29
Installation..................................................................29
Uninstallation.............................................................30
Using and setting up the utility software......................31
Task Bar Icons ............................................................31
Communication settings.............................................32
RSSI indicating the signal strength of a radio station
.....................................................................................33
Editing the name of a radio station...........................34
6. Troubleshooting...................................................... 35
Cannot detect the LAN card automatically...................35
When Communication Fails...........................................37
7. Appendix................................................................ 39
Product Specifications.....................................................39
Glossary...........................................................................40
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List of Figures
Figure 2.1. Component Locations............................................... 7
Figure 2.2. User unit..................................................................11
Figure 2.3. Access point............................................................11
Figure 2.4. Micro access point.................................................. 12
Figure 3.1. Infrastructure Mode................................................ 18
Figure 3.2. ADHOC Mode....................................................... 19
List of Tables
Table 2.1. LED states during normal operation............................ 8
Table 5.1. Task Bar Icons .......................................................... 31
Table 5.2. Main communication settings.................................... 32
Table 7.1. FX-DS110-PCC........................................................ 39
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Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FLEXLAN-DS110series PC-Card
FX-DS110-PCC.
This product is a wireless LAN PC card that operates in the 2.4
GHz band using direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS). It
complies with the IEEE 802.11B wireless LAN standard and can
use 1 to 11or 13 channels.
This document explains how to use the FX-DS110-PCC. Be sure to
read it carefully so that you can use the product correctly.
Features
IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless LAN in the 2.4 GHz band
This product is a wireless LAN card using the 2.4 GHz band,
requiring no license for use.
The product complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN
standard.
Providing a wireless network environment
The product can connect your PC to the LAN without cabling. It
provides a mobile environment even for a battery-powered device
such as a notebook PC while reducing the wiring cost.
Providing transmission in the 2.4 GHz band using direct
sequence spread spectrum (DSSS)
Spread spectrum makes it very difficult to perform radio tapping,
compared to other general radio communication systems. It also
has a characteristic of being highly immune to electromagnetic
interference.
Data transfer rate of 11 Mbps
The product switches its data rate automatically to 11, 5.5, 2, or 1
Mbps depending on the radio conditions.
Offering up to 11 or 13 channels available
As the Wireless Telegraphy Act was amended, the frequency band
available to wireless LAN was widened and maximum number of
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channels available increased to 11(FCC model) or 13(CE model).
Using different channels for adjacent wireless networks prevents
radio interference, thereby improving the throughputs of the
network.
Capable of inter-channel roaming
PC Card (TYPE II) compliant interface
Using an option of the PC-CARD(PC)H or either the
FX-PCI-EXT2 or FX-PCI-WOL allows the FX-DS110-PCC to be
connected to an ISA or PCI bus slot.
Capable of constructing a network only with the
FX-DS110-PCC
You can use multiple FX-DS110-PCC cards to construct a Peer-to-
Peer ad hoc network.
Thin, flat antenna
The FX-DS110-PCC fits even a notebook PC.
Terminology/Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for
convenience.
FX-DS110-APL Access point/AP/APL
FX-DS110-PCC,FX-PCI-EXT2 User unit
or a PC containing the above
FX-DS110-APL Wireless terminal
or a device containing the above
Personal computer PC
Full term Term used in this manual
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Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC Interface boards are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD. to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to one year
from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned
freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return
Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but
only for the electronic circuitry and original boards. The warranty
is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the
original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be
considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a
copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office
where you purchased before returning any product.
*No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the
RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product.
In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise
from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
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