BroMax PW250 User manual

CF Wireless LAN Card
PW250
User’s Manual
Rev 0.2

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Regulatory compliance
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, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
!Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
!Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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About this manual
This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your CF Wireless LAN
Card. Please read this manual before you install the product.
This manual includes the following topics:
"Product description and features.
"Software installation procedure.
"Hardware installation procedure.
"FAQ

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Table of Contents
Regulatory compliance
About this manual
Chapter 1- Introduction 5
Features 5
What is Wireless LAN? 6
Wireless LAN Modes 6
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration 7
Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration of the PCI
adapter for Windows 8
What You Will Need 8
SoftwareandDriverInstallation 8
Uninstall Procedures 14
Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation 16
Package Contents 16
System Requirements for the Card 16
Install the PCI Card 16
LEDs Indicators 17
Connecting External Antenna to the card 18
Chapter 4 – Installing Network Protocols 19
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium
Chapter 5 – Configuring the Wireless PCI Card 22
Appendix A – FAQ 27
Appendix B – Specifications 28

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CF Wireless LAN Card. This high-speed CF
Wireless LAN Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution.
The Card is easy to set up and use. With this innovative wireless technology, you
can share files and printers on the network—without inconvenient wires!
The Card is a network card with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps operating in the
ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission
implementing the IEEE 802.11b standard. This card provides Device Drivers for
Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. It also provides tools for the
configuration of the card. The tool, as well as the installation steps of the plug-
and-play procedure for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME and Windows
2000 operating systems, is described in this document.
Features
The CF Wireless LAN Card offers compliance with the IEEE 802.11b
specification. This feature allows them to communicate with other wireless
devices that support the standard. Features of the card are:
#Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide
requirement
#Wireless interface following the IEEE 802.11b standard
#Using CF TypeII interface
#Enciphering/deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the
WEP algorithm
#Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere for PDA
#Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their
connection reconfiguration
#Delivers data rate up to 11 Mbps
#Supports 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps rates
#Provide CF Wireless LAN Card Configuration utility
#The Card uses build-in strip Antenna with LED indicating Link
#Supports most popular operating systems: Win CE

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What is Wireless LAN?
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data
through the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example,
users can roam from a conference room to their office without being
disconnected from the LAN.
Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.
WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving
features:
•Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.
•Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.
•Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to
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 roaming over a broad
area.
Wireless LAN Modes
Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:
Ad-hoc
Networking
Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.
Infrastructure
Networking
Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc networking
in that it includes an access point. Unlike the ad-hoc
structure where users on the LAN contend the shared
bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the access

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point can manage the bandwidth to maximize
bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a
wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.
Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:
•Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.
•Roaming: the access point enables a wireless LAN
computer to move through a building and still be
connected to the LAN.
•Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.
Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration
When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:
•Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.
•Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.
•Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.
This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware
installation of the Card.

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Chapter 2 - Installation and Configuration
of The CF wireless Card for Windows
Use the procedures described in this chapter to install and configure the CF
Wireless LAN Card under Windows 98, Millennium, and 2000.
Throughout this chapter it is assumed that you have a basic working knowledge
of Windows and of how to install new network cards on them.
What You Will Need
During the installation, you may be prompted to load operating system files from
the Windows installation disc. Please have this disc handy.
You will also need the Setup Utility CD provided with your package.
This Wireless CF Card Setup Utility will guide you through the Install and
Uninstall Procedure for Windows 98, 2000, and ME.
Before you install the driver, You need to make sure that your PDA is
synchronizing with your Desktop/Notebook PC.
Running the Setup Utility CD in your Desktop/Notebook PC.
Software and Driver Installation
1. Run the program Prism2ForWinCE3d.EXE, which you will find in the driver/Utility
disk.

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2. Once you see the following screen, click Next to continue.
3. After reading the Software License Agreement, click Yes if you agree, or No to end the
installation.

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4. The InstallShield Wizard will ask you if you will use the default application install
directory, click Ye s to continue, or No to change the directory.
5. The InstallShield Wizard will begin the application installation. After the application
download is complete, the following screen appears. Click OK to continue and check
your mobile device to see if additional steps are necessary to complete the installation.
6. Once the Driver/Utility have been successfully installed, the following screen will appear.
Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Configuring the CF Wireless LAN Card
1. After installing the CF Wireless LAN Card Driver, the following Configuration Utility
screen will appear automatically. Under the Mode drop-box, you may choose either
Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to
communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point, while the Ad-Hoc mode
allows wireless-to-wireless, peer-to-peer communication. If you choose Infrastructure,
the SSID should have the same name as the Access Point. If you choose Ad-Hoc, all
clients should share the same SSID name. You may also select which Transfer Rate you
wish to use: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps or Auto Rate. Under Power Saving Mode, you can make
it disabled for uninterrupted data communication, or make it enabled to allow your
Wireless USB Network Adapter to enter “sleep” mode. Click Apply to save the settings.

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2. Click on the Encryption tab. Under the drop-box, you can choose to have WEP
encryption Disabled, 64-Bit, or 128-Bit. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an
encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication. The Disabled setting
prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network. For data sharing
to be enabled, select the level of encryption desired, either 64 or 128-bit.

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3. Click on the Link tab. This screen shows you the status of your current connection.

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4. The About tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver, the
configuration utility, and the firmware. Click OK to complete the configuration.

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Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation
This chapter covers connecting your CF Wireless LAN Card to CF interface of
PDA.
Package Contents
Please make sure that items below are included on package.
$One CF Wireless LAN Card
$One Driver / Utility CD-ROM (this use’s manual included)
$One Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements for the Card
"Operating System: Win CE
"Desktop/Notebook PC with CD-ROM drive
"CF Type II interface of your PDA
Install the CF Wireless Card
NOTE: These instructions apply to most PDA with CF Type II interface.
Firmly insert the CF Modem card into the CompactFlash slot on top of your pocket PC
with the 50-pin connector facing the CompactFlash slot. You will hear a click when
firmly connected.

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LED Indicators
The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:
LED MEANING
LINK Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wireless
connection is linked. If the light is blinking, it means there is
data sending or receiving via wireless.

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Appendix A – FAQ
1. What is IEEE 802.11 standard?
"The IEEE 802.11 is a wireless LAN industry standard, and the objective
of IEEE 802.11 is to make sure that different manufactures’ wireless
LAN devices can communicate to each other.
2. What is WEP?
"As described in the IEEE 802.11 standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key
algorithm.
3. My desktop PC cannot recognize the PCI Wireless Network Card.
"Please make sure that the Card is inserted into the PCI slot of your
desktop PC properly.
"And also make sure that the PCI controller is enabled in the BIOS of
your desktop PC.
4. In Infrastructure mode, my desktop PC cannot communicate with the
others PCs on the network.
"First, make sure that the SSID is same as the others PC.
"Check that your Adapter is configured on the same channel & WEP as
the others PCs on the network.

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Appendix B – Specifications
Standards: IEEE 802.11b
CF TypeII Interface
Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
Antenna: Build-in strip Antenna
Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Data Rate: up to 11Mbps
Operating Ranges: Indoor:
Up to 50M @ 11Mbps
Up to 80M @ 5.5Mbps
Outdoor:
Up to 150M @ 11Mbps
Up to 300M @ 5.5Mbps