TEW-301PC

2.4 GHz Wireless LAN CardBus Network Adapter

User's Guide

Rev. 050302

CONTENTS

1.Package Contents

2.Introduction

3.Wireless Basics

4.Getting Started

5.Installing the TEW-301PC

6.Using the Configuration Utility

7.Troubleshooting

8.Networking Basics

9.Technical Specifications

10. Contacting Technical Support

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1. Package Contents

Fig. 1.1

Contents

TEW-301PC 2.4GHz Wireless LAN CardBus Network Adapter

CD-ROM with Drivers, Setup Utility, Quick Installation Guide, and

User's Guide

Printed Quick Installation Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements

A computer with an available 32-bit CardBus PC Card slot

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98

CardBus Controller, properly installed and working

At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor (recommended)

An 802.11b Access Point or another 802.11b wireless adapter

(Not required for driver and utility installation)

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2. Introduction

The TEW-301PC Wireless CardBus Adapter is an enhanced 802.11b highperformance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

Unlike most 802.11b network cards, the TEW-301PC provides speeds of up to 22

Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other TRENDware products.

The TEW-301PC is also compatible with existing 802.11b devices.

It is an ideal way to connect one laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area

Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation

Guide (included in the package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play!

The TEW-301PC includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft

Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me,

Windows 98) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in either Ad

Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access

Point.) Please take a look at our Getting Started section in this manual to see

examples of typical network setups using the TEW-301PC in both

Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes.

This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.

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Product Features

Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 22Mbps

Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range

Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching

Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at 64/128/256bit encryption

Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to-peer communication in ad-hoc mode

Built-in dual diversity antenna for reduced interference in a multi-path environment

32-bit CardBus Performance

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

LED Indicators

LED stands for Light-Emitting-Diode. The TEW-301PC has two LED:

1.Power - Orange LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source.

2.Link - Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network and lights on steady to indicate that a link to the network is established.

Link LED

Power LED

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Fig. 2.1

3. Wireless Basics

TRENDware wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the TRENDware wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility with the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.

Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users, there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless adapter other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within a wireless-cell. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A

Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.

People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.

WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to install cable through walls and ceilings.

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Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.

Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for

Wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

Scalability - Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.

TRENDware Wireless Family of LAN products include:

2.4GHz Wireless LAN PCI Network Adapter (TEW-30

1PC)

2.4GHz Witrless LAN CompactFlash Network Adapter (TEW-302CF)

2.4GHz Wireless LAN PCI Adapter (TEW-303PI)

2.4GHz Wireless LAN USB Network Adapter (TEW-304UB)

Wireless Access Point + Wireless Bridge (TEW-310APB)

Wireless Internet Router/Access Point (TEW-311BRP)

Standards - Based Technology

The IEEE802.11b standard-based technology assures that the TRENDware

Products are interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. This means you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. The technology works by using multiple frequencies in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 22Mbps. TRENDware products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.

Installation Considerations

Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the TRENDware TEW-30

1PC lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however,

That the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings or other

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objects that the wireless signal must pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and any background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic guidelines:

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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access

Point and your receiving device (i.e., the TEW-30

1PC) to a minimum -

Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TRENDware Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your Access Points,

Internet Routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Internet Routers, and computers. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access

Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4. Make sure that the device's antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength tools included with your product.

5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise.

For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.

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4. Getting Started

For the price of a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you can share the Internet with all the computers on your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using TRENDware networking products.

There are basically two modes of networking:

Infrastructure using Access Point

Ad-Hoc directly connecting to other wireless computers, for peer-to-peer communication.

On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure

Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point. The Infrastructure

Network example shown on the following page contains the following

TRENDware network devices:

A wireless Internet Router/Access Point (DHCP enabled). TEW-311BRP

A laptop computer with a wireless network adapter TEW-301PC

A desktop computer with an Ethernet adapter

TEW-303PI

A xDSL/Cable modem for accessing Internet access

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning IP addresses “automatically” to network computers. With a DHCPcapable gateway/router, there is no need to manually assign an IP address for the network computer.

Setting Up an Infrastructure

Network to share Internet Connection

TEW-311BRP

Wireless

Internet Router +

Access Point

Fig. 4.1

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Please remember that TRENDware wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings.

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You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable

Modem/DSL Modem) subscription.

Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.

Connect the modem to a wireless Internet router.

If an Ethernet port is available on the router, connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet Network adapter to the router.

Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the TRENDware TEW-301PC) into the computer. See the

Quick Installation Guide included with the TEW-301PC.

Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network:

Networking Basics- learn how to check your IP Address; share printers and files.

Using the Configuration Utility- learn the settings you must use on each computer in your network for successful communication.

Troubleshooting learn how to check for the proper installation of the network adapters' drivers and other tips for troubleshooting the network.

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

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Fig. 4.2

Install a wireless network adapter into a computer.

See the Quick Installation Guide included with the

product for installation instructions.

Install the TEW-301PC into a laptop computer.

See the Quick Installation Guide included with the

product.

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, same SSID and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below)

When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same

IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.

For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of

192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet

Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP

Address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network

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5. Installing the TEW-301PC

Click on the model name

and then

Click on

Install

Fig. 5.1

Installing the TEW-301PC Drivers & Utility

NOTE: Do not insert the TEW-301PC CardBus into the CardBus slot at this point. You will be instructed in Section 2 to install the TEW-301PC

CardBus adapter later in this Installation Guide.

Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation:

The following screen shots are taken from Windows XP. Windows 2000,

Me, and 98 will have a similar screenshots for installing the drivers.

Turn on the laptop computer.

Insert the TRENDware TEW-301PC Driver CD into the CD-ROM

Drive (the CD-ROM will autorun and display a menu screen).

Click on the device Model Name and then click on Install on the installation screen.

If the CD Autorun function on your computer does not automatically start, please double click on My Computer on the desktop, right click on the CD-

ROM Drive, select Explore, double-click on 22M.EXE.

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Click Next>

Fig. 5.2.1

Click Next>

Click No, I will restart

my computer later.

Click Finish>

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Fig. 5.2.2

Fig. 5.2.3

· Shut down and Power Off your computer.

· Insert the TEW-301PC into the

CardBus slot.

· Restart your laptop computer

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Click Next at the Found New

Hardware Wizard screen

(Fig. 5.2.4)

Select Install the software

automatically (Recommended)

and then

Click Next>

For Windows XP, Fig. 5.2.5 may appear after the computer restarts.

Click Continue Anyway to finalize the installation. (This device has been successfully tested to work on Windows XP, as well as

Windows 2000, Windows Me and

Windows 98. Microsoft certification is pending.)

For Windows 2000, Fig. 5.2.6 may

Appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select Yes to finalize the installation.

Fig. 5.2.4

Fig. 5.2.5

Fig. 5.2.6

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Click Finish to complete the installation.

Fig. 5.2.7

For Windows Me and 98, after the computer restarts, it will ask you to reboot the computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Select

Yes to finalize the installation.

Fig. 5.2.8

YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS. SEE

NETWORKING BASICS IN THIS MANUAL FOR INFORMATION ON

SETTING UP YOUR NETWORK.

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6. Using the Configuration Utility

If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the

TEW-301PC, TRENDware has included a configuration utility to do so.

Note: Out of the box, with its default settings, the TEW-301PC will associate with TRENDnet Wireless Routers and Access Point.

After the computer restarts, the configuration utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen

(Taskbar).

Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon

(Fig. 6.1) shown on the right.

After double-clicking on the icon (Fig. 6.1), the 22M WLAN Adapter Utility window will appear.

If the utility icon does not appear on the Taskbar, double-click the shortcut icon 22M WLAN Adapter Utility on your desktop. Or click on Start > select

Programs > 22M WLAN > 22M WLAN Adapter Utility.

Configuration Utility - Link Info

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following:

Fig. 6.2

Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the TEW-301PC.

SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.

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Tx Rate: The factory setting is set to 22 Mbps; however, Tx Rate settings are automatically determined by the TEW-301PC depending on the distance and the Tx

Rate of the access point.

Channel: Displays the radio channel information. By default, the channel is set to 1.

Radio On/Off: When necessary, click on this button to turn off the wireless radio signal. Click on Radio On to enable the wireless signal transmission.

Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the TEW-301PC wireless connection to the Access Point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the Access Point and the TEW-301PC. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Data Rate: Displays the statistics of data transmitted and received.

Configuration Utility - Configuration

This Configuration

Screen displays the default settings for the TEW-301PC.

Fig. 6.4

To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties:

SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access

Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless

Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.

BSS Type - Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:

Infrastructure - connecting the WLAN using an Access Point (The default setting.)

Ad-Hoc - wireless mode used when connecting directly to computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a peer-to-peer environment.

Channel - The default channel setting is channel 1. However, the TEW-30

1PC will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected

Access Point. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter.

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TX Rate - Select the transmission rate on the network. 11Mbps is the default setting.

Preamble

- Select Long or Short Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. Long Preamble is the default setting.

Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.

Power Mode - Select from three modes:

Continuous Access Mode - this default setting consumes the most power

Maximum Power Save-this setting consumes the least power

Power Save- this setting consumes a moderate amount of power

If any changes are made to the configuration of the wireless adapter, click Apply to save the changes.

Configuration Utility - Security

Fig. 6.5

Please note that all devices must share the same Security

(Encryption) settings to communicate on the network.

Data Encryption - enable Encryption by clicking on the box.

The TEW-301PC has Encryption disabled as the default setting.

Authorization mode - choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication communicates the key across the network

Shared Authentication allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings

Auto will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client

Network Key - enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format

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Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Key type - select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256 bits

Key Index You can create up to 4 different security keys

Click Apply to save the changes.

Configuration Utility - Site Survey

Fig. 6.6

The Wireless Network you are currently connected to.

Available Wireless Network.

Unavailable Wireless Network.

Available Networks

The top section of the window displays the Available Networks.

Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button to connect to the desired network.

Profiles

In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office, and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the

Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network.

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Properties

Click on Properties and the screen below will appear.

Fig. 6.7

In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice.

After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes.

Configuration Utility - About

The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility

Versions of the TEW-301PC.

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7. Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the TEW-301PC Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in

Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)

1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter

· Go to Start

· Right-click on My Computer

· Click Properties

(If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”)

Fig. 7.1

· Select the Hardware Tab

· Click Device Manager

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Fig. 7.2

· Double-click on Network

Adapters

· Right-click on 22M Wireless

Adapter

· Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.

Fig. 7.3

· Look under Device Status and check that the device is working properly.

· Click OK to close this window.

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Fig. 7.4

2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless Router.

·Make sure that the SSID on the TEW-301PC PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router.

3. The TEW-30

1PC Power and Link lights are not on.

·Check to see if the TEW-301PC PCI adapter is firmly inserted into a

PC PCI slot.

4. I forgot my Encryption key.

·Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the

TEW-301PC Wireless PCI Adapter to the factory default settings.

(The default settings are listed in Ch.6: Using the Configuration

Utility in this manual.)

5. The computer does not recognize the TEW-30

1PC Wireless Adapter.

·Make sure that the TEW-301PC Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer's PCI slot.

·If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of theadapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:

A.Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under

Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and

folders

B.Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on

Apply

C.Search for the files TIACXLN.INF and TIACXLN.SYS.

Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and

Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received

WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.)

6. The computer with the TEW-301PC installed is unable to connect to the wireless network.

·Check that the LED indicators for wireless products are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the device.

·Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.

·Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network.

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·In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier

(SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for this adapter is default.

(Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.)

·In Ad-Hoc mode, all wireless clients will need to have the same

SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.

·Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter.

·If Encryption is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the TEW-301PC and other wireless devices.

Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption.

Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

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8. Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using

Microsoft Windows XP.

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections

Select Set up a home or small office network

When this screen appears, click Next.

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Fig. 8.1

Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Fig. 8.2

Click Next

In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.

Click Next

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Fig. 8.3

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name.

Click Next

(Note: Each computer should have a unique Computer name)

Fig. 8.4

Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same

Workgroup name.

Click Next

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Fig. 8.5

Please wait while the wizard applies the changes.

When the changes are complete, click Next.

Please wait while the wizard configures the computer.

This may take a few minutes.

Fig. 8.6

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Fig. 8.7

In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a

Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A:

Fig. 8.8

Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.

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Fig. 8.9

Please wait while the wizard copies the files.

Fig. 8.10

Please read the information under Here's how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.

To continue, click Next

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Fig. 8.11

Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the

Network Setup Wizard.

Fig. 8.12

The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Fig. 8.13

You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the

Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.

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Naming your Computer

To name your computer, please follow these directions:

In Windows XP:

· Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)

· Right-click on My Computer

· Click Properties

(If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”)

·Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.

You may enter a Computer

description if you wish; this field is optional.

To rename the computer or join a domain,

· Click Change

Fig. 8.14

Fig. 8.15

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· In this window, enter the

Computer name.

· Select Workgroup and enter the

name of the Workgroup.

· All computers on your network

must have the same Workgroup

name.

· Click OK

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt

Fig. 8.16

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Fig. 8.17

Type Command and click OK

Fig. 8.18

Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below.

Fig. 8.19

Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below.

Fig. 8.20

(Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type

winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP

Address.)

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Assigning a Static IP Address

Note: Residential Gateways/Internet Routers will automatically assign IP

Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable

Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses, however, you need to set the TCP/IP protocol to automatically obtain IP.

F you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions:

· Go to Start

· Double-click on

Control Panel

Fig. 8.21

·Double-click on

Network Connections

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Fig. 8.22

· Right-click on Local Area

Connections.

· Click Properties

· Highlight Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)

· Click Properties

Fig. 8.23

Fig. 8.24

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· Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) Properties window,

· Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP

Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254. No two computes can have the same IP Address. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)

· Input your DNS server address only if you plan to use the Internet.

(Note: If you are entering a DNS server address, you must also enter the IP

Address of the Default Gateway.)

The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet

Service Provider.)

Fig. 8.25

· Click OK

You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address.

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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP

To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for TEW-30

1PC.

· Go to Start > right-click on My

Network Places >

· Select Properties > doubleclick on the Wireless

Network Connection

associated with the 22M wireless Adapter >

· Select Properties > select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties

Fig. 8.26

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an

Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows XP.

· Select Obtain an IP address

automatically - if the Wireless

Router or Access Point has

DHCP server enabled

· Select Obtain DNS server

address automatically.

· Click OK

Fig. 8.27

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Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an

Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP.

Select Use the following IP address - if the Wireless Router or Access Point

does not have a DHCP server enabled.

· Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireless

Router or Access Point.

· IP address: 192.168.0.51

· Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

· Default Gateway: Enter the LAN

IP address of the Wireless

Router

· Select Use the following DNS

server address. Enter the ISP provided DNS addresses.

· Click OK

Fig. 8.28

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 2000

· Go to Start > Settings > Network

and Dial-up Connections >

Double click on the Local Area

Connection associated with the

22M Wireless Adapter > select

Properties > select Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) > click

Properties

Fig. 8.29

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Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an

Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000.

· Select Obtain an IP address

automatically.

· Select Obtain DNS server

address automatically.

· Click OK

Fig. 8.30

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an

Access Point using static IP address in Windows 2000.

· Select Use the following IP

address

· Input a static IP Address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or the access point.

· IP address: 192.168.0.51

· Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

· Default Gateway: Enter the

LAN IP address of the

Wireless Router

· Select Use the following

DNS server address. Leave this section blank.

Fig. 8.31

· Click OK

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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98

· Go to Start > Settings >

Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the 22M Wireless

Adapter > click Properties > select Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) > click Properties

Fig. 8.32

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an

Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98.

· Select the IP Address tab.

Then, select Obtain an IP

address automatically.

· Select Detect connection to

network media.

· Click OK

Fig. 8.33

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Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or

Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or

Windows 98.

· Select Specify an IP address.

· Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point.

· IP address: 192.168.0.51

· Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

· Default Gateway: Enter the

LAN IP address of the

Wireless Router

· Select Detect connection to

network media.

Fig. 8.34

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging

For Windows XP and 2000:

· Go to Start > Run > type

cmd. A window similar to

Fig. 8.35 will appear.

· Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx and hit Enter, where xxx is the IP address of the

Wireless Router or Access

Point.

· A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.

· Click OK

Fig. 8.35

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For Windows Me and 98:

· Go to Start > Run > type

command. A window similar to Fig. 8.36 will appear. Type

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where

xxx is the IP address of the

Wireless Router or Access

Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown.

Fig. 8.36

File and Printer Sharing

For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the

Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and

Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.

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9. Technical Specifications

Standards:

· Wi-Fi Compatible

Adapter Type:

· PCMCIA CardBus slot

System Requirements:

· Laptop with CardBus Controller

Supported Operating Systems:

· Windows XP

· Windows 2000

· Windows ME

· Windows 98

Data Security:

· 64/128/256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption

Data Rate: Mbps/channel

· 22 : PBCC

· 11 : CCK/PBCC

· 5.5 : CCK/PBCC

· 2 : QPSK

· 1 : BPSK

Key Management:

· Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation (ADKA) through public key

Range:

· Indoors up to 328 feet (100 meters)

· Outdoors up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)

Diagnostic LED:

· Power solid green light indicates power connection

· Link/Activity green solid/blinking light indicates Link/Activity

Power Specifications:

· Operating Voltage: 3.3V

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Network Architecture:

· Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or

Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access

Points with Roaming)

· Compliant with IEEE 802.11b Standards

Antenna:

· Internal patch antenna supporting diversity

· Mobility: Seamless roaming across cell boundaries within access point

range

Frequency Range:

· 2.4 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Operating Channels:

· 1-11 United States

Physical Dimensions:

· L = 114 mm (4.50 inches)

· W = 54 mm (2.25 inches)

· H = 6 mm (0.25 inches)

Temperature:

· Operating Temperature: 0C to 50C (32ºF to 122ºF)

· Storage Temperature: -20C to 70C (-4ºF to 158ºF)

Humidity:

· Up to 95% Non-condensing

Emissions:

· FCC

· CE

Safety:

· UL

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10. Contacting Technical Support

You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the

TRENDware website www.trendware.com

.

TRENDware provides free technical support for customers within the United

States for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. customers can contact TRENDware technical support through our web site, by e-mail, or by phone.

TRENDware Technical Support over the Telephone:

Tel: +1-310-891-1100

TRENDware Technical Support E-mail Address:

E-mail: [email protected]

When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:

·Serial number of the unit

·Model number or product name

·Software type and version number

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