Allied Telesis AT-WCP200G User manual

PCI Adapter
AT-WCP200G
◆
User’s Guide
FOR WINDOWS 98/ME/XP/2000
VERSION 1.10
®
PN 613-50607-00 Rev A

Copyright ©2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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Regulatory Notes and Statements
Wireless LAN,
Health and
Authorization
For Use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices.Theenergylevels ofthese emissionshowever are far muchless
thantheelectromagneticenergyemissionsfromwirelessdeviceslikefor
examplemobilephones.WirelessLANdevicesaresafeforusefrequency
safetystandardsandrecommendations.TheuseofWirelessLANdevices
may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:
❑Onboard of airplanes,or
❑Inan explosive environment,or
❑In case the interference risk to other devices or services is
perceived or identified as harmful
In case the policy regardingthe use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas
industrial plants, privatebuildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for
authorizationto use thesedevices priorto operatingthe equipment.
Regulatory
Information/
Disclaimers
Installationand use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict
accordance with the instructions includedin theuser documentation
provided with the product. Any changesor modificationsmade to this
device that are not expresslyapproved bythe manufacturer may void
the userís authority to operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorizedmodification of thisdevice, of the substitution or
attachment.Manufactureranditsauthorizedresellersordistributorswill
assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC
(Federal
Communications
Commission)
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to thefollowing twoconditions:
1. Thisdevice may not cause interference,and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference
thatmay cause undesiredoperation ofthis device.

Regulatory Notes and Statements
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FCC Radio
Frequency
Exposure
Statement
This Wireless LAN radiodevice has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin
OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Sections2.1091, 2.1093,and 15.247(b) (4)addressing RF Exposure from
radiofrequency devices.
The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device isfar belowthe
FCC radio frequency exposurelimits. Nevertheless,this deviceshall be
usedin such amanner thatthe potentialfor humancontact during
normal operation is minimized.
Whennearby personshasto bekeptto ensureRFexposure compliance,
inorder tocomply withRF exposurelimits establishedin theANSI C95.1
standards,the distance between the antennasand theuser should not
be less than 20 cm.
FCC
Interference
Statement
Thisequipment hasbeen testedand foundto complywith the limitsfor
aClassB digital device,pursuanttoPart15 of theFCCRules.Theselimits
aredesigned toprovide reasonable protection againstharmful
interferencein aresidential installation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergy.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterference willnot occurin a
particularinstallation.If thisequipment doescauseharmfulinterference
toradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe
equipmentoff and on,the useris encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more ofthe following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipmentto an outlet onacircuit differentfrom that
towhich the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Export
restrictions This product or software contains encryption code thatmay notbe
exported or transferred from theUS ofCanada withoutan approvedUS
Departmentof Commerce exportlicense.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter.When deviceis
transmittedit sends outradio frequency(RF) signal.

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Caution
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installedand operatedwith minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the
suppliedantenna. Unauthorizedantenna, modification, or
attachmentscould damage thetransmitterand may violate FCC
regulations.
CE Mark
Warning Thisis a ClassB product. In adomestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1a
Testing forelectric safetyaccording toEN60950 hasbeen conducted.
Theseare consideredrelevant and sufficient.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1b
Testingfor electromagnetic compatibilityaccording to EN301489-1,
EN301 489-17 and EN55024 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
Effective Use of the Radio Spectrum - Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN300 328-2 has been
conducted.These are consideredrelevant andsufficient.

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Table of Contents
Regulatory Notes and Statements ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization For Use................................................................................................................................3
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers.......................................................................................................................................................3
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement.......................................................................................................3
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Statement..........................................................................................................................................4
FCC Interference Statement.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Export restrictions..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
CE Mark Warning............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
How This Guide is Organized ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
Document Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Where to Find Related Guides .........................................................................................................................................................................12
ContactingAllied Telesyn .................................................................................................................................................................................13
Online Support..............................................................................................................................................................................................13
E-mail and Telephone Support ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Returning Products......................................................................................................................................................................................13
For Sales or Corporate Information.......................................................................................................................................................13
Obtaining Management Software Updates .......................................................................................................................................13
Tell Us What You Think...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Allied Telesyn AT-WCP200G PCI Adapter ..............................................................................................................................................15
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Unpacking and Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................................................................................................17
LED.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Checking the Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Software Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the AT-WCP200G Driver.........................................................................................................................................................18
Installing the WIRELESS LAN Utility.......................................................................................................................................................21
WirelessUtility Setting................................................................................................................................................................................26
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................36
Regulatory Domains ...........................................................................................................................................................................................38

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Preface
Thisuser’sguidecontainsinstructionsonhowtouseandinstallanAllied
Telesyn AT-WCP200G Wireless PCI Adapter.

Preface
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How This Guide is Organized
Thisguide containsthe followingsections:
Introduction, describes the AT-WCP200G adapter.
Unpacking and Setup, helps you get started with the basic installation
of the AT-WCP200G adapter.
Hardware Installation, describes the LEDsof theadapter.
Software Installation, providesinstructions on howto installthe driver
and utility programs.
Technical Specifications, lists the technical (general,physical and
environmental)specifications of the AT-WCP200G adapter.
Regulatory Domains, lists the IEEE 802.11g channels.

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Document Conventions
This guideuses severalconventions that you should becomefamiliar
with before youbegin to install the product.
Note
Notesprovide additional information.
Warning
Warningsinform youthatperforming or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Caution
Cautionsinform you thatperforming oromittinga specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Where to Find Related Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
wayto access the most recentdocumentation, software updates, and
technical information for allof our products. Thedocuments provided
on our web site are available as PDF files.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as salesor corporate information.
Online Support YoucanrequesttechnicalsupportonlinebyaccessingtheAlliedTelesyn
KnowledgeBase from the following website at
www.kb.alliedtelesyn.com.YoucanusetheKnowledgeBasetosubmit
questionsto our technicalsupport staffand reviewanswers to
previouslyasked questions.
E-mail and
Telephone
Support
For Technical Support via e-mail or telephone, refer to the “Support &
Services” section of the Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Returning
Products Productsfor return orrepair mustfirst beassigned a Return Materials
Authorization(RMA) number.A productsent toAllied Telesynwithout a
RMAnumber will bereturned tothe sender at the sender’s expense.
Toobtain aRMA number,contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at
our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com
For Sales or
Corporate
Information
Youcan contact Allied Telesyn forsales or corporate information at our
websiteatwww.alliedtelesyn.com. Tofind thecontactinformationfor
your country, select “Contact Us” then “Worldwide Contacts”.
Obtaining
Management
Software
Updates
Newreleases of management software forourmanaged productscan
bedownloaded from eitherof the following Internet sites:
❑Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com
❑Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com
If you would prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn
FTPserverfrom yourworkstation’s commandprompt,youwill needFTP
clientsoftware and youwill beasked tolog into the server. Enter
‘anonymous’astheusernameandyoure-mailaddressfor the password.
Tell Us What
You Think Ifyouhaveanycommentsorsuggestionsonhowwemightimprovethis
orother AlliedTelesyn documents,please fillout theGeneral Enquiry
Formonline. This formcan beaccessed byselecting “ContactUs” from
www.alliedtelesyn.com.

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Allied Telesyn AT-WCP200G PCI
Adapter
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11g AT-WCP200G
Wireless PCI Adapter. This manual helpstoget familiarwith the
AT-WCP200Gadapter. This manualcontains detailed instructions in
operationof this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Witha AT-WCP200G adapter, a desktop computer ora station can
communicatewith anothercomputer wirelessly. Easy-to use utilities are
bundled with Wireless PCI Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and
diagnosis purposes.
AT-WCP200Gadapter can wirelesslytransmit andreceive data,
minimizing the need for wired connections. With an AT-WCP200G
adapter,you canlocate yourdesktop or stationwherever youwant
withoutwires and cables.
AT-WCP200Gadapter provides users with an access to real-time
information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides
productivityand service, which are notavailable underwired networks.
The AT-WCP200G adapter configuration is easyto changefrom peer-to-
peernetworks, suitablefor asmall numberof users,to full infrastructure
networksof thousands ofusers that allow roaming around a broad area.

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Unpacking and Setup
Thissection provides unpackingand setupinformation forthe
AT-WCP200Gadapter.
Unpacking Open the box of the AT-WCP200G adapter and carefully unpack it. The
boxshould contain the following items:
❑OneAT-WCP200G PCI Adapter
❑OneCD-ROM
❑Thisuser’s guide
Ifany item isfound missingor damaged,please contactyour local
resellerfor replacement.

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Hardware Installation
LED LNK/ACT (Link/Activity)
The LNK LED is green when the AT-WCP200G adapter is connected to a
networksuccessfully. Otherwisethe LNK LED blinks continuously while
the AT-WCP200G adapter isscanning the wireless devices or
transmitting data.
Checking the
Installation 1. Shut-down the computer by unplugging the power cord and
remove the chassis cover.
2. Insertthe contact edge of theAT-WCP200G adapterinto the
connector or any available PCI BusMaster Expansionslot.
3. Gently insert the card firmlyinto thePCI slot. Makesure thecard is
securely seated.
4. Secure the card to the chassis with the bracketscrew.
5. Replacethe PC’s cover.
6. Turn the computer ON.
Refer to the next section toinstall theAT-WCP200G driver and
WIRELESS LAN utility.

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Software Installation
Installing the
AT-WCP200G
Driver
For Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
1. VerifythattheAT-WCP200GadapterissecurelyinsertedintothePCI
slotandtheWIRELESSLANCDisintheCD-ROMdrive.Theoperating
system will detect the AT-WCP200Gadapter and the following
window will appear.
2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and
then Next.

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The installation process will scan the CD and prompt you to select
theappropriatedriverfortheoperatingsystem.Forexample,select
\driver\AT-WCP200G\Windows XP foran XPoperating
system.
3. Select Next.

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The following screen will be displayed.
The AT-WCP200G drivers are not Microsoft WHQL certified,
thereforethe below message will appear.
This is a generic Windows message indicating that the inserted
device has not completed the WHQL certification tests.
4. Select Continued Anyway.