Atheros AR5BCB-00012 PC Card User manual

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Quick Start Guide
http://www.atheros.com.com/
Published July 2001

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Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is intended for users familiar with PC Card and driver
installation for Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000.
Refer to "Installing the Documentation" on page four of this Quick Start Guide for
information on setting up the online documentation.
Installation for Windows 98, ME, and Windows 2000
Before installing the driver, you will need a copy of the operating system
installation media, usually a CD supplied with your computer or operating
system. On Windows 98 systems, the installation files are sometimes archived
on the hard disk in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS. On Windows 2000
systems, you may be prompted to load operating system files from the Windows
2000 installation disk.
You will also need the End User Utilities CD supplied with your PC Card. the
Setup program installs configuration utilities in the Network application in the
Control Panel.
Run Setup from the End User Utilities CD
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1. . Turn on your computer.
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2. . Put the End User Utilities CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should start automatically. If it does not start, you can run it
manually by selecting Run from the Start menu and running SETUP.EXE from the CD-
ROM Drive.
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3. . On the WLAN Menu screen, select Installation for Windows.
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4. . Select Adapter Installation Instructions. Follow the instructions as they
appear on the screen.
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5. . When prompted, insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot (Figure 1). Align the
card properly before putting it in the slot. Insert the card firmly without forcing
until it seats snugly.
CAUTION: Forcing a misaligned card into the slot can damage the computer or the
card.
The driver-installation procedure guides you through the steps standard for your
operating system. If you are unfamiliar with driver-installation procedures, refer to the
Network Interface Card User Guide for details. You will be asked to supply CDs or
directory-path information for the End User Utilities CD and your operation-system
software.
The setup program will install and open the Network application in the Control Panel
as part of the driver-installation process.

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6. . Enter the name of the Wireless LAN Service Area of the wireless network to
which your computer will connect. The name you enter here must be identical
to the name assigned to the access point. Capitalization, characters, and
spacing must match exactly.
NOTE: If the access point you wish to associate with is set for encryption, you must
also enable encryption on the wireless client. Click Advanced to go to screens where
you can enable and configure encryption.
You must set the wireless client for the same encryption algorithm and Shared Key
values as the access point it will associate with. Refer to the Network Interface Card
User Guide for more details about configuring encryption.
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7. . Dave the configuration settings and exit by clicking OK.
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8. . Restart your computer.
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9. . Make sure that the network protocol parameters, including the IP address,
gateway, and subnet mask, are set correctly for your computer.
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10 0. . When the system reboots, restart the setup program and install any other
required components.
Atheros Communications recommends that you install the wireless LAN applications
so you can access the utilities described in the Network Interface Card User Guide.
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11 1. . Restart your computer.
Orienting the Antenna
The PC Card antenna is attached to the end of the PC Card.
Caution: Do not attempt to remove the antenna on the PC Card. If you pull on or
bend the antenna, you might break the antenna and cause permanent damage to
the card.
Follow these guidelines for optimum use of the antenna:
• Keep the area around the antenna clear from materials that could block radio
transmission, such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless telephones.
• If necessary, move your notebook computer a few inches to find a better signal.
Depending on your environment, a difference of one or two inches can mean the
difference between a strong and a weak signal. Even a slight change in PC
orientation can improve a wireless connection, just as moving a radio an inch or two
to the left or right can improve reception.
• If you have installed the WLAN Applications, you might use the Signal Strength
display in the Card Status application to determine the best location and orientation
for a network connection. For details, refer to the Network Interface Card User
Guide.

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Adapter LEDs
The WLAN adapter LEDs (Figure 2) perform identical functions when indicating
the operational status of the card.
Off Slow Blinking Fast Blinking
No access point associated
with the card. Card attempting to associate with an access
point.
Card exchanged data with
an access point. The higher
the data rate, the faster the
blinking.
Removing the PC Card
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1. . Use the release lever or button your card slot to free the PC Card (Figure 3).
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2. . Pull on the sides of the card to remove it from the slot. Do not pull on the
antenna.
CAUTION: The antenna on the PC Card is not removable. Trying to remove the card
by pulling on the antenna can break the antenna, causing permanent damage to
the card.
Installing the Documentation
More detailed installation procedures can be found in the Network Interface Card
User Guide.
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1. . Put the End User Utilities CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Setup program will
start automatically.
If the Setup program does not start, use Start/Run to run the SETUP.EXE program from
the CD-ROM drive.
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2. . Select Documentation.
You can view the manuals from the CD.
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3. . Select Install User Documentation to install the manuals on your hard disk.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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4. . Exit the setup program.
You can open the manuals from the PC Card program group.
Product Registration and Support
To register this product and for support information and pointers to the latest
drivers and utilities, go to the following Web page:
http://www.atheros.com.

Regulatory Compliance Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz
to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz
bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Atheros Communications, Inc.,
529 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
AR5BCB-00012 Wireless LAN CardBus Card
Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, with can be determined by turning the
equipment of and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TXV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Atheros Communications, could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.