Trust AP115W Manuel utilisateur

TRUST AP115W WIRELESS NETWORK KIT

Method when using for the first time Chapter

1. Uninstalling old drivers and devices (3.1)

2. Installing the hardware (3.2)

3. Installing the Wireless LAN Utility (3.3)

4. Installing the

Wireless AP Configuration Utility (3.4)

5. General network settings (4)

6. Checking after the installation (5)

7. Configuring the Trust Wireless LAN Utility (6)

8. Example settings for a wireless network (7)

1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST AP115W WIRELESS NETWORK

KIT. This kit allows you to easily make a wireless network between your notebook and

your existing network.

2 Safety

Carefully read the following instructions before use.

-The TRUST AP115W WIRELESS NETWORK KIT does not require any special

maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the casing.

-Do not use aggressive substances, such as petrol or white spirit, to clean the

device. These may harm the material.

-Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage

the device. Do not use this device near water.

-Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device in an area

where the cable can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking

over it.

-Do not repair this device yourself. If you open this device, you may touch live

components. This device must only be repaired by qualified personnel.

-Under the following circumstances, have the device repaired by qualified

personnel:

* The cable or plug is damaged or worn.

* The device has come into contact with rain, water or another liquid.

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3 Installation

3.1 Uninstalling old drivers and devices

The most common cause of faults during installation is the presence of a driver for a

similar, old device. The best solution is to first remove all drivers related to old devices

before installing the new driver.

Follow the instructions given below if you still have an old driver installed on your

computer.

1. Enter the Windows ‘Safe Mode’. (Press F8 when starting Windows before the

Windows start screen is displayed. Select ‘Safe Mode’.)

2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on the

‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on

the ‘Add/Remove’ button. When in the ‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some

programs to appear twice. In that case, remove all the programs which appear

twice.

4. Restart the computer.

3.2 Installing the AP115W Wireless Network Kit

Follow the instructions below to install the AP115W Wireless Network Kit.

3.2.1 Wireless PC-Card

Note: The Wireless PC-Card is ‘hot-swappable’. This means that you

can connect and remove the PC-Card whilst your computer is

turned on.

Note: Have your Windows CD-ROM available whilst installing the

hardware.

Note: Make sure all other programs (except Windows) are closed during

the installation.

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the PC-Card into a free PCMCIA slot on your computer

3. Windows will detect new hardware and ask for the location of the driver.

4. Insert the CD-ROM containing the driver and the applications into your CD-

ROM drive.

Note: The Trust Software Installer may start automatically when the CD-

ROM is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. You do not need to use

this and may close it.

5. Set Windows to search in a specific location. Give one of the paths below as

the location.

- [D:\Win98\pccard] for installation in Windows 98.

- [D:\WinMe\pccard] for installation in Windows ME.

- [D:\Win2000\pccard] for installation in Windows 2000.

- [D:\WinXP\pccard] for installation in Windows XP.

Note: The letter 'D' is used in the example above to indicate your CD-

ROM drive. Check which letter is used by your computer to

indicate your CD-ROM drive.

6. The driver for the PCMCIA card will be found as the ‘Trust PN110W Wireless

Network’ . Follow the instructions to install the driver.

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Note: During installation in Windows XP, you may receive a message

saying that the driver has not been signed. This does not cause a

problem for the functionality.

7. Restart your system after the driver has been installed.

You have now completed the installation of the hardware. Continue to the next chapter

for instructions on how to install the Access Point on your 2nd system.

3.2.2 Access Point

Connect the Access Point to a 2nd system to make a wireless network between the

PC-Card and the 2nd system.

Note: The Access Point is ‘hot-swappable’. This means that you can

connect and remove the USB whilst your computer is turned on.

Note: Have your Windows CD-ROM available whilst installing the

hardware.

Note: Make sure all other programs (except Windows) are closed during

the installation.

Note: Make sure a network card is installed in the 2nd system in order to

make a wireless network between the PC-Card and the 2nd

system.

1. Screw the aerial’s two ‘G’ clips to the back panel (see back panel, figure 2).

2. Connect the adapter to connection ‘A’ on the Access Point (see back panel,

figure 2).

3. Insert the adapter into the plug socket.

4. The green LED ‘D’ on the Access Point will be lit (see front panel, figure 2).

5. Start Windows.

6. Connect the USB cable to connection ‘B’ on the Access Point (see back panel,

figure 2).

7. Insert the other end of the USB cable into a free USB port on your computer.

8. Windows will detect new hardware and ask for the location of the driver.

9. Insert the CD-ROM containing the driver and the applications into your CD-

ROM drive.

Note: The Trust Software Installer may start automatically when the CD-

ROM is inserted into your CD-ROM drive. You do not need to use

this and may close it.

10. Set Windows to search in a specific location. Give one of the paths below as

the location:.

- [D:\Win98\ap] for installation in Windows 98.

- [D:\WinMe\ap] for installation in Windows ME.

- [D:\Win2000\ap] for installation in Windows 2000.

- [D:\WinXP\ap] for installation in Windows XP.

Note: The letter 'D' is used in the example above to indicate your CD-

ROM drive. Check which letter is used by your computer to

indicate your CD-ROM drive.

11. The driver for the Trust AP115W Wireless Network USB Bridge Device will be

found. Follow the instructions to install the driver.

Note: During installation in Windows XP, you may receive a message

saying that the driver has not been signed. This does not cause a

problem for the functionality. Click on ‘Continue Anyway’.

12. Restart your system after the driver has been installed.

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You have now completed the installation of the hardware. Continue to the next chapter

for instructions on how to install the Utility on both systems.

3.2.3 Connecting to a cable network

Connect your Access Point to your network card using a Cross-Linked cable (not

supplied). Follow the instructions given below.

1. Connect one end of the Cross-Linked cable to the 2nd system’s network card.

2. Connect the other end to connection ‘C’ on the Access Point (see back panel,

figure 2).

Note: If you use a network hub in your network, use a UTP (1-to-1) cable.

Indicator Function

D Power (is green when the power is turned on).

E LAN (is green during data transfer).

F WLAN (flashes green and searches for a connection with

the PC-Card).

3.3 Installing the Wireless LAN PC-Card Utility V2.0

The Wireless LAN Utility V2.0 must only be installed onto the system with the Wireless

PC-Card. Follow the instructions given below.

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the CD-ROM containing the driver and applications into your CD-ROM

drive.

3. The Trust Software Installer will start automatically. If it does not start

automatically, click on ‘Start – Run’, type [D:\Setup.exe] in the command line

and click on ‘OK’ (see figure 1).

Note: The language selection menu in the left-hand window is only used

for selecting the language you wish to use to display the Trust

Software Installer.

4. Click on ‘Wireless LAN Utility V2.0’ to start the installation of this application

(see figure 1).

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. Restart your computer after the installation.

3.4 Installing the Wireless Access Point Configuration

Utility

The Wireless Access Point Configuration Utility must only be installed onto the system

with the Wireless Access Point. Follow the instructions given below.

1. Start Windows.

2. Insert the CD-ROM containing the driver and applications into your CD-ROM

drive.

3. The Trust Software Installer will start automatically. If it does not start

automatically, click on ‘Start – Run’, type [D:\Setup.exe] in the command line

and click on ‘OK’ (see figure 1).

Note: The language selection menu in the left-hand window is only used

for selecting the language you wish to use to display the Trust

Software Installer.

4. Click on ‘Wireless Access Point Configuration Utility’ to start the installation of

this application (see figure 1).

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5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

6. Restart your computer after the installation.

4 General network settings

This chapter explains the Windows network settings. Procedures are not described in

detail, however. Please refer to the Windows Help function or contact Microsoft for

more details.

4.1 Games and Network

Most computer games that are now released support ‘Multiplayer’. This means that

more than one player can play the game via a network. Please refer to the instruction

manual provided with the game for information concerning ‘Multiplayer’. The

instruction manual will also state which protocols are supported by the game and how

these must be installed.

4.2 Protocols

A protocol is a type of language which computers use to communicate with each

other. Each protocol has its own specific properties. A short description is given below

of the most common protocols.

IPX / SPX: This protocol is mainly used in Novell networks and also for

games.

TCP / IP: This protocol is used for Windows networks and the Internet.

This protocol is also used for games.

Use the following series for fixed TCP/IP addresses:

192.168.0.2 to 192.168.1.255, subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

Note: Other TCP/IP settings are also used on the Internet. If you use

a different address series than those given above, your Internet

connection may not function correctly.

NetBEUI: This protocol is easy to use and is mainly used in Microsoft

networks. This protocol is ideal for sharing files and printers.

Note: NetBEUI does not work in combination with a Router.

4.3 Sharing files and printers

A number of settings must be made to allow other computers access to files on your

computer and/or your printer. This service should be installed. See Windows Help for

more information.

4.3.1 Sharing files

In a network, a hard disk or directory is accessible via a share. A hard disk or directory

must first be ‘shared’ to become accessible. The sharing of files and printers must first

be enabled before shares can be made.

You must indicate this in the Windows network settings. You then make a hard disk or

directory shareable by indicating this in its properties.

Click on the ‘Network Neighborhood’ icon on the desktop to access a shared hard disk

or directory. A drive letter can be assigned to a share so that it can be accessed

directly from every application. You can indicate this letter in the share’s properties.

4.3.2 Sharing printers

Printers are shared in a similar way to files. You indicate that the printer is shared in its

properties. Only then will the printer be available on the network.

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Everybody who wishes to use a shared printer must install that printer’s driver. It must

also be indicated that it is a network printer and not a local printer.

4.4 Warning

The TCP/IP protocol is also used for the Internet. If you have set up a TCP/IP protocol

and enabled file and printer sharing, it is possible that somebody could access your

hard disk and/or printer via the Internet.

To prevent this problem, disable file and printer sharing or remove ‘Client for Microsoft

Network’. However, make sure the TCP/IP protocol and your network card are

installed.

4.5 Windows 98 and Windows ME

4.5.1 Network identification

1. Open the ‘Control Panel’ (Start – Settings – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Network’ icon.

3. Click on the ‘Identification’ tab.

4. Change the settings and click on ‘OK’.

4.5.2 Adding and removing a protocol

A protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers.

See Windows Help for more information.

1. Open the ‘Control Panel’ (Start – Settings – Control Panel).

2. Click on ‘Add’, select ‘Protocol’ and, from the list, select the protocol you wish

to install.

3. From the list, select the protocol that you wish to remove and click on

‘Remove’.

4.5.3 TCP/IP settings

Follow the instructions below to give each computer in a network a fixed TCP/IP

address.

1. Open the ‘Network’ window.

2. Select ‘TCP/IP’ and click on ‘Properties’.

3. Click on the ‘IP Address’ tab

4. Select ‘Specify an IP address’ to use a fixed TCP/IP address.

5. For ‘IP address’, specify a TCP/IP address. This address must be unique in

the network. Only change the last figure for other computers in the network.

This number must be between 1 and 254.

6. For ‘Subnet Mask’, fill in 255.255.255.0.

This address must be the same for every computer in the network.

7. Click on ‘OK’ to return to the ‘Network’ window.

4.6 Windows 2000

4.6.1 Network identification

Follow the instructions below to set or change your computer name and/or workgroup

name.

1. Open the ‘Control Panel’ (Start – Settings – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Network and Dial-up Connections’ icon.

3. Click on ‘Network Identification’.

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4. Click on ‘Properties’ to change your computer’s name and/or workgroup

name.

Note: Your computer name must not contain any spaces.

5. Click on 'OK' to accept the changes.

6. Click on 'OK' to restart the computer.

Your network identification has now been changed.

4.6.2 Adding and removing a protocol

A protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers.

See Windows Help for more information.

Follow the instructions below to add or remove a protocol.

1. Open ‘Network and Dial-up Connections’ (Start – Settings – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Local Area Connection x’ icon which is connected to the

Trust PN110W Wireless Network adapter.

3. Click on ‘Properties’ in the window that appears.

4. Click on ‘Install’ to install network components, such as Client, Service or

Protocol.

5. Click on ‘Uninstall’ to remove the selected item.

4.6.3 TCP/IP settings

Follow the instructions below to give every computer in the network a fixed TCP/IP

address.

1. Open ‘Network and Dial-up Connections’ (Start – Settings – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Local Area Connection x’ icon which is connected to the

Trust PN110W Wireless Network adapter.

3. Click on ‘Properties’ in the window that appears.

4. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and click on ‘Properties’.

5. Select the ‘Use the following IP address’ option.

6. Specify a TCP/IP address for ‘IP-Address’.

This address must be unique in the network. Only change the last figure for

other computers in the network. Advice: 192.168.0.x; x = 1 – 254.

7. For ‘Subnet Mask’, fill in 255.255.255.0.

This address must be the same for every computer in the network.

8. Click on 'OK' to continue.

9. Click on 'Close' to confirm the settings.

4.7 Windows XP

4.7.1 Adding and removing a protocol

A protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers.

See Windows Help for more information.

Follow the instructions below to add or remove a protocol.

1. Open ‘Network Connections’ (Start – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Network Connections’ icon.

3. Right-click on the ‘Local Area Connection’ icon and click on ‘Properties’.

4. Click on ‘Install...’.

5. Click on ‘Protocol’ and then ‘Add’.

6. Click on the network protocol that you wish to install and click on ‘OK’.

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7. The new protocol will be added to the list.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to add more protocols. Click on ‘OK’ once you have

installed all the protocols you wish to add.

9. Restart Windows XP to activate your new network settings.

You may also wish to remove a network protocol. If you wish to remove a protocol,

click on ‘Uninstall’ instead of ‘Install’ (in point 4) to remove the selected protocol.

NetBEUI protocol

Carry out the following if you wish to install the NetBEUI protocol.

1. Copy the nbf.sys file from your Windows XP CD-ROM

(VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\NETBEUI) to the

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS directory.

2. Copy the netnbf.inf file from your Windows XP CD-ROM

(VALUEADD\MSFT\NET\NETBEUI) to the C:\WINDOWS\INF directory.

Next, follow points 1 to 9 given in chapter 4.7.1.

4.7.2 TCP/IP settings

Follow the instructions below to give each computer in the network a fixed TCP/IP

address.

1. Open ‘Network Connections’ (Start – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘Network Connections’ icon.

3. Right-click on the ‘Local Area Connection’ icon and click on ‘Properties’.

4. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and click on ‘Properties’.

5. Specify a TCP/IP address for ‘IP-Address’.

This address must be unique in the network. Only change the last figure for

other computers in the network. Advice: 192.168.0.x; x = 1 – 254.

6. For ‘Subnet Mask’, fill in 255.255.255.0.

This address must be the same for every computer in the network.

7. Click on 'OK' to continue.

8. Click on 'Close' to save the settings.

4.7.3 Network settings

Follow the instructions below to set or change your computer name and/or workgroup

name.

1. Open the ‘Control Panel’ (Start – Control Panel).

2. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon.

3. Click on the ‘Computer Name’ tab.

4. If required, change the description of the computer. Click on ‘Change…’.

5. The computer name and the name of the workgroup can be changed in the

window that appears.

Note: Your computer name must not contain any spaces.

6. Click on ‘OK’ after you have changed the options you wish to alter.

7. Restart Windows XP to activate the changes.

5 Checking after the installation

After installing the AP115W Wireless Network Kit, the following are installed on your

computer and can be checked.

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‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’. Double-click on the ‘System’ icon and select the

‘Device Manager’ tab.

- USB Bridge Device (A51) – Trust AP115W Wireless Network USB Bridge Device (on

the system with the Wireless Access Point)

- Network adapters – Trust PN110W Wireless Network (on the system with the PC-

Card)

Start – Programs - Trust

Access Point – USB Config Utility (on the system with the Wireless Access Point)

Wireless LAN Card - Configuration Utility (on the system with the PC-Card)

Note: The information given above may differ for different operating

systems.

Note: The location or name may vary in the ‘Control Panel’ for different

operating systems.

6 Configuring the Trust Wireless LAN Utility

6.1 Windows 98 / Windows ME / Windows 2000

The Wireless LAN Utility will start automatically when your system with the PC-Card is

restarted. If it does not start automatically, double-click on the Wireless Utility icon

which has been created in the taskbar. If this icon is not visible, click on ‘Start’, point to

‘Programs – Trust – Wireless LAN Card’ and click on ‘Configuration Utility’. Follow the

instructions given below to use this Utility to configure your network settings.

Note: The ‘Link Quality’ bar in the Utility only works if your PC-Card has

been configured for use with an Access Point (Infrastructure). This

can be used to view the strength of your wireless connection.

1. You can find general information concerning your wireless network in the

‘System’ tab. The ‘Regulatory Domain’ is the most commonly used frequency

range. This differs per region. For Europe, this is ‘ETSI’ (see figure 2).

2. You can alter your personal settings in the ‘Configuration’ tab (see figure 3).

- Network type: Select ‘Infrastructure’ if you use an Access Point to connect

your PC-Card to a cable network.

Select ‘802.11 AdHoc’ for a direct connection between the PC-Card and

another wireless adapter without an Access Point.

- ESSID: Give your network a name. This must be the same for all the

computers in the wireless network.

- Tx Rate: Set the speed of your network here. You can choose between 1

Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps and Auto. It is recommended to leave this

at the default setting, i.e. ‘Auto’.

- WEP Setting: You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption to make your

network secure. You can give a password for ‘Open Sesame’. ‘Keys’ will then

be created automatically. The ‘Default Key ID’ used must be the same for all

the computers in the wireless network.

Note: To ensure that no one can log onto your wireless network

uninvited, it is recommended to activate the encryption. The

encryption ensures that the information which is sent via a

wireless connection is coded.

Note: The network connection may be slower if the encryption is

activated, because it takes time to code the information.

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- Advanced Configuration: Here, you can activate a ‘Power Save’ mode to

reduce the electricity consumption of your PC-Card if it is are not used for

some time. This, for example, will save your notebook’s battery.

3. You must create a profile for your PC-Card in the ‘Profiles’ tab. This profile

can be used to configure your network for each device (see figure 4). The

profile created is also included in the ‘Configuration’ tab (see point 2).

4. Follow the instructions given below.

a. In the ‘Profiles’ tab, click on ‘New’ to create a new profile.

b. Give this profile a name and click on ‘OK’.

c. Select ‘Infrastructure’ for ‘Network type’ if you use an Access Point to

connect your PC-Card with a cable network.

Select ‘802.11 AdHoc’ for a direct connection between the PC-Card and

another wireless adapter without an Access Point.

d. For ‘ESSID’, input a name for your network. This must be the same for all

the computers in the wireless network.

Note: For ESSID, do not input a name which is easy to guess (such as

your own name or company name). Input, for example, a

password which is only known by the other users of your network.

This will prevent people from having access to your network

without your permission.

e. Set ‘Tx Rate’ to ‘Auto’. The optimal speed will then be selected

automatically.

f. Click on ‘Advanced Setting’ and select ‘Enable’ for ‘Power Save’ if you wish

to use the power save function. Click on ‘OK’.

g. Set ‘WEP’ to ‘64 bit’ or ‘128 bit’ to activate the encryption. Next, click on

‘WEP Setting’ and, for the ‘Default Key ID’, input the default key which you

wish to use for your wireless network (key 1-4). Input a password for ‘Open

Sesame’. 4 WEP keys will be created automatically. You can view these by

clicking on ‘More’.

The WEP must be the same for all the computers in the wireless network.

h. Click on ‘OK’. Next, select the newly created profile in the ‘Profiles’ tab and

click on ‘Apply’. The profile has now been activated and is shown as being set

in the ‘Configuration’ tab.

6. In the ‘Site Survey’ tab, you can scan to see whether there is a wireless

Access Point (see figure 5).

7. In the ‘Options’ tab, you can indicate whether you wish to receive a warning

when a wireless network card is inserted or removed (see figure 6).

See the following chapters for more information concerning networks and examples of

how to create and configure your network.

For detailed information concerning the wireless network, please see the instruction

manual included on the CD-ROM. You can start this via the Trust Software Installer.

6.2 Windows XP

Windows XP has full wireless network support. It is, therefore, not necessary to install

the Trust Wireless Utility. Follow the instructions below if you wish to use the Trust

Utility.

After installing the Wireless PC-Card in Windows XP, a new icon will appear in the

Windows taskbar. A text balloon will ask you whether you wish to follow the ‘Network

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