Compex iWavePort WLU11A User manual

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Copyrights © 2001 Compex Systems Pte Ltd
All Rights Reserved
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under the copyright laws.
Trademark Information
Compex®, ReadyLINK®and MicroHub®are registered trademarks of Compex, Inc. Microsoft
Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the
registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Notice: Copyrights© 2001 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or
translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Christopher
Manual Number: U-0336-V1.1C Version 1.1, December 2001
Disclaimer
Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes
to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this manual, without
prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the
information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the
manual. The information contained is subject to change without prior notice.
Your Feedback
We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this user’s manual, or if you have suggestions
on improving, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us at:
Telephone : [phone]
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FCC NOTICE
This device 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
device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Compex, Inc. declares the following:
Product Name: Compex iWavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter
Model No.: WLU11A conforms to the following Product Standards:
Radiated Emission Standards: EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class B; Conducted Emission
Standards: EN60555Pt2 conducted emission; EN55022A conducted emission, FCC Part 15
Class B; Immunity Standards: IEC 801-2; IEC 801-3; IEC 801-4.
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards:
FCC Class B -following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive;
CE Mark -following the provisions of the EC directive.
28 December 2001

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Technical Support Information
The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide.
For technical support, you may contact COMPEX or its subsidiaries. For your convenience, you
may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor, or from the authorized
dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product from. For technical support by email, write
to [email protected].
Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers:
Technical Support Centers
Contact the technical support center that services your location.
U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America
*Write
Compex, Inc.
4051 E. La Palma, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
(Call
Fax
Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)
[phone] ext.122 Technical Support
[phone]
[phone] (24-hour access)
Europe
*Write
ReadyLINK Networktechnology Gmbh
Albert Einstein Straβe 34 / M21
63322 Rödermark, Germany
(Call Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
[phone]
[phone] (24-hour access)
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East
and the rest of the World
*Write
Compex Systems Pte Ltd
135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
(Call Tel:
Tel:
Fax:
BBS:
(65) 286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)
(65) 286-2086 ext.199 Technical Support
(65) 283-8337
(65) 282-8854 (24-hour access)
Internet
access/
E-mail:
FTPsite:
[email protected]
ftp.compex.com.sg
Website: http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg
Fax
Fax

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About This Document
The product described in this document, Compex iWavePort Series, WLU11A is a licensed
product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing,
configuring and using the WLU11A. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the
networking concepts with respect to the product.
This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some
basic knowledge and expertise in the networking structure and protocols.
It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and
already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows 95/98/2000/NT
operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating system, you may
need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking.
How to Use this Document
The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find
specific information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in
details on the installation and configuration of WLU11A.
Conventions
In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The
Compex iWavePort 11Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter is often referred to as WLU11A in
this document. Below is a list of conventions used throughout.
NOTE
This section will consist of important features or instructions
CAUTION
This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data
WARNING
This section concerns risk of severe injury
Menu Commands, Button/Dialog
Buttons,
Product Indicators
Will appear as follows in Bold
Eg . Reboot System and Save
Eg. MODEM 1 port or STATUS LED indicator.

Table of Contents
Copyrights © 2001 Compex Systems Pte Ltd............................................................ i
Trademark Information.............................................................................................. i
Disclaimer .............................................................................................................. i
Your Feedback........................................................................................................... i
FCC NOTICE ........................................................................................................... ii
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ ii
Technical Support Information................................................................................iii
About This Document.............................................................................................. iv
How to Use this Document...................................................................................... iv
Conventions ............................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1 Product Overview .........................................................1
1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Overview ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Features and Benefits...................................................................................... 1
1.3.1 IEEE 802.11b and USB 1.1 Specifications compliant ........................ 1
1.3.2 Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps Data Rates.......................................... 1
1.3.3 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-bit data encryption ............ 2
1.4 Applications.................................................................................................... 2
1.4.1 When do you need wireless LAN........................................................ 2
1.4.2 Networking scenarios for WLU11A ................................................... 2
1.5 Panel Views and Descriptions ........................................................................ 4
1.5.1 Top View............................................................................................. 4
1.5.2 Front View .......................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 Panel Description ................................................................................ 5
1.6 Technical Specifications................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Getting Started..............................................................7
2.1 Package Content ............................................................................................. 7
2.2 Setup Considerations...................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Software requirements......................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Hardware requirements ....................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation...........................8
3.1 WLU11A Hardware Installation..................................................................... 8
3.2 WLU11A Driver Installation.......................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Windows 98/98SE/2000 WLU11A Driver Installation....................... 9
3.2.2 Windows XP Driver Installation Guide ............................................ 13
3.3 Configuration Utility Installation.................................................................. 16

Table of Contents
3.3.1 Windows 98,98SE, ME and Windows 2000..................................... 16
3.3.2 Windows XP Configuration.............................................................. 21
Chapter 4 Client Utility Configuration.......................................22
4.1 Start the utility .............................................................................................. 22
4.2 Architecture configuration............................................................................ 23
4.2.1 Infrastructure Architecture Configuration......................................... 26
4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Architecture Configuration.................................................. 27
4.3 Statistics........................................................................................................ 28
4.4 Site Survey.................................................................................................... 30
4.5 Security......................................................................................................... 32
4.5.1 Ad-Hoc 64-bit Encryption Configuration.......................................... 34
4.6 Advanced configuration................................................................................ 35
4.7 Version checking.......................................................................................... 37
Chapter 5 Un-installation for Utility and drivers ......................38
5.1 To Un-install Utility ..................................................................................... 38
5.2 Drivers Un-Installation................................................................................. 39
Chapter 6 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity..........................40
6.1 Start Windows XP Wireless Connection Properties Menu........................... 40
6.2 Windows XP Wireless Connectivity Properties Menu................................. 43
6.3 Infrastructure Mode With 64-bit Encryption Configuration......................... 46
6.4 Ad Hoc Mode With 128-bit Encryption Configuration................................ 47
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................48
7.1 Encounter IP Address Conflicts.................................................................... 48
7.1.1 For Windows 98/98SE/ME............................................................... 48
7.1.2 For Windows 2000/XP...................................................................... 49
Chapter 8 Appendix......................................................................50
8.1 Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME...................... 50
8.2 Windows 98/98SE/ME Configuration of TCP/IP network protocol for DHCP
server ........................................................................................................... 53
8.3 Windows XP Configuration of TCP/IP network protocol for DHCP server 55
NOTES ......................................................................................58

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
Wireless network is a convenience to everyone. Whether you are a home user or an
office network administrator, you are going to enjoy the benefits of the wireless
network.
As a home user, you can enjoy the freedom to roam around your house and maintain
connection to your network. Now you can surf the web, send e-mail or download a
program while in the garden or near your swimming pool. Wireless network will
change the way you live. No more unsightly cables and wiring with the
implementation of a wireless network.
Many new offices in consideration of fast implementation and easy maintenance of the
network has upgraded/expanded to a wireless network.
1.2 Overview
Compex iWavePort WLU11A is a handy card-sized 11Mbps Wireless Adapter with
USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface in compliant to IEEE 802.11b industry standard.
It offers the convenience of a plug and play by just simply connecting to a USB
interface of your PC or notebooks.
1.3 Features and Benefits
Compex WLU11A is designed to give you all the supPort features you need in a
wireless network to establish a wireless client. The following features are included as
part of the benefits of owning a WLU11A.
1.3.1 IEEE 802.11b and USB 1.1 Specifications compliant
The WLU11A can interoperate with any other wireless devices that comply with
IEEE802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and interpretable with most
notebooks and desktop computers, in compliance to USB 1.1 specifications.
1.3.2 Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps Data Rates
WLU11A works at a maximum speed of 11Mbps on the wireless interface; and is
backward compatible to support older wireless products with lower speeds of 1, 2
Mbps.

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1.3.3 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-bit data encryption
For data privacy, Compex iWavePort WLU11A uses a 64-bit or 128-bit private
encryption key –WEP to lock your information which are transmitted over the air.
Only wireless clients configured with the same WEP key will have access to the data.
1.4 Applications
The Compex WLU11A facilitates wireless connections to other hosts on a network.
1.4.1 When do you need wireless LAN
Installing the Compex WLU11A will be an advantage when you have the following
situation:
•Demanding High Mobility at your Home or Office
•Where time is a scare source
•Structural restriction in the building
•Cost effectiveness against laying of cables
•Easy scalability and expansion of existing network
1.4.2 Networking scenarios for WLU11A
WLU11A can be configured for 2 types of wireless architectures–Infrastructure and
Ad-Hoc. In the Infrastructure architecture, all the wireless clients communicate
through the access point, which is a device that acts as a base station for all wireless
communication. It is the single point of all wireless communication. The data packets
from the wireless clients will be transferred to the access point before transmitting to
other hosts on the network.
In an Ad-Hoc architecture, the wireless clients communicate directly with one another.
There is no single point of communication. No access point exists on the wireless
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Figure 1.4.2a shows an example of how you can use the WLU11A in an infrastructure
architecture. The number of wireless clients support depends on the access point.
Figure 1.4.2a Infrastructure Architecture Configuration
Figure 1.4.2b shows an example of how a WLU11A can work in an Ad-Hoc
architecture. In an Ad-Hoc architecture, there is no limit to the number of wireless
clients you can connect.
Figure 1.4.2b Ad-Hoc Architecture Configuration

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1.5 Panel Views and Descriptions
1.5.1 Top View
4 2 3 1
Figure 1.5.1a Top View of Compex WLU11A
1.5.2 Front View
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Figure 1.5.2a Front View of Compex WLU11A

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1.5.3 Panel Description
Name Description
1PWR LED Red
Power is supplied to WLU11A.
Off
No power is supplied to WLU11A
2RX LED Blinking Green
Data is receiving on the wireless interface.
Off
No data is received on the wireless interface.
3TX LED Blinking Green
Data is transmitting on the wireless interface.
Off
No data is transmitted on the wireless interface.
4Dipole Antenna The antenna is for RF Transmission/Receiving.
5USB Port The connection port for your USB cable.

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1.6 Technical Specifications
Model iWavePort WLU11A
Industry Standards IEEE 802.11 & 802.11b DSSS
USB Specification v1.1
CE Mark, FCC Class B, Gost, C-Tick
Interface One Type B USB interface
Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Frequency Band 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz (US, Canada)
2400 ~ 2497MHz (Europe, Japan)
Operating Channels 4 Channels (France)
11 Channels (US & Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
Media Access Method Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Data Rate 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps
Modulation CCK, BPSK, QPSK
Antenna Dipole Antenna
Data Privacy 64-bit or 128-bit WEP (selectable)
Power Consumption 5V, 250mA TX, 150mA RX, 30mA Standby
Net Weight About 130 g
Dimension(L x W x H) 101mm x 65 mm x 14 mm
Environmental Requirement
Temperature
Humidity
Operating : 0°C to 40°C
Storage : -20°C to 70°C
Operating : 10%RH to 70%RH
Storage : 5%RH to 90%RH

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter outlines the basic requirement needs before you begin any installation
and configuration on the Compex WLU11A.
2.1 Package Content
Thank you for purchasing the Compex WLU11A. The package should contains the
following:
WLU11A Adapter
USB Cable
Quick Install Guide with warrantycard
CD User manual and software drivers and utilities
2.2 Setup Considerations
•Check your Local Area Network configurations. Check if it is Dynamic or
Static IP addressing.
•Check the TCP/IP protocols and IP address settings of the PCs/Clients or
Ethernet Hub/Switch in your LAN.
2.2.1 Software requirements
•Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
•2 MB of hard disk space
2.2.2 Hardware requirements
•Computers with USB port that complies with USB specification 1.1

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Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation
WLU11A is a Plug and Play device. You can plug into your USB port or remove it
without shutting down your computer.
3.1 WLU11A Hardware Installation
Figure 3.1a WLU11A Connections
Before you start the hardware installation, you need to have the following items ready.
•WLU11A unit
•USB cable
•Computer with USB port
To begin
1. Power up your computer and login.
2. Plug the smaller connector of the USB cable to WLU11A and the other end
the cable to your computer.
3. The PWR LED will light up indicating that WLU11A is receiving power
from your computer.
4. Your computer will detect the USB device and we can proceed with the
software installation next.

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3.2 WLU11A Driver Installation
This section is similar to the Quick Install Guide. The driver and client utility
installations will be shown in following pages.
3.2.1 Windows 98/98SE/2000 WLU11A Driver Installation
1. Once you plug WLU11A into your computer, it will detect the WLU11A
hardware immediately as shown in Figure 3.2.1a. Click Next > to continue.
Figure 3.2.1a USB Device detection
NOTE
If your computer does not detect the WLU11A, check that your USB
driver for your operating system is working properly. You may need
to install the USB driver for computer. Please refer to the
troubleshooting in chapter 7.

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2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” in
Figure 3.2.1b and then click Next >.
Figure 3.2.1b Search for new drivers
3. Insert the CD into your computer CD-ROM drive; Select “Specify a
location:”, enter x:\Software\wlu11a\drivers and click Next >. (See Figure
3.2.1c) Note: x is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.
Figure 3.2.1c Select drivers location

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4. Click Next > once windows found the driver in CD drive. (See Figure 3.2.1d)
Figure 3.2.1d Drivers confirmation
5. Click Next > to confirm and Windows will install the drivers as shown in
Figure 3.2.1e.
Figure 3.2.1e Drivers Installation

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6. After Windows finish copying the files, click Finish to complete the
installation. (See Figure 3.2.1f) For Windows 98/98SE/ME please reboot the system.
Figure 3.2.1f Installation complete
7. Go to My Computer, use right mouse button and click on Properties. Select
Device Manager then Network adapters. You will be able to find Wireless
802.11b USB Adapter if it has been successfully installed. (See Figure
3.2.1g)
Figure 3.2.1g Check status of WLU11A driver

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3.2.2 Windows XP Driver Installation Guide
1. Power up your computer. Connect the USB male connector to your computer
USB port. Your computer will detect the WLU11A hardware immediately as
shown in Figure 3.2.2.a. Select “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)”and click Next > to continue.
Figure 3.2.2a Found new hardware