Gemtek WL-379 F User manual

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11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card
WL-379 F
User's Manual
Dec. 26, 2001
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

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Copyright statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the
prior writing of the publisher.
Printed in Taiwan, Dec. 2001

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Thistransmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be
allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries intended for use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France(with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.
Potential restrictive use
France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13

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.Contents
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………….………..4
2. Wireless LAN Basics..............................................................................................................7
3. Installation for Windows platform .....................................................................................8
3.1. Installation Overview……………………………………………………………………………...9
3.2. Install Procedure for Windows
XP………………………………………………………….10
3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000 ……………………………………12
3.4. CE Install Procedure…………………………………………………………………………….23
4. Configuration Utility…………………………………………………………………………………29
4.1 Link Info ......................................................................................................................................30
4.2 CONFIGURATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….32
4.3 ENCRYPTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..34
4.4 ABOUT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..36
5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................37
6. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN...................................................................39

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your 11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card. This manual will assist you with the
installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
•=11Mbps Wireless LAN CF Card
•=User's manual
•=CD containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor
The CD contains drivers and Configuration Utility program that is used for managing the Wireless LAN
CF Card and establishing the wireless connection with your Local Area Network.

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2. Wireless LAN Basics
Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,
wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more
cost effective than their wired equivalence.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs 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.
With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and
network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs
offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:
•=Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not
possible with wired networks.
•=Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can
eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
•=Installation Flexibility - 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 LAN systems 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 to full infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.

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3. Installation for Windows platform
The following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN CF Adapter successfully. You will first
install software (Utility) and then insert the Wireless LAN CF Adapter, and finally set the network
properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you wish to
install. The Wireless LAN CF card can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect
cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.

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3.1. Installation Overview
Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:
Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.
Install the software using the Install CD.
Install the Wireless LAN CF Card (WIRELESS LAN 11Mbps CF Adapter).
Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need
the TCP/IP protocol.

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3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP
1. Insert your CF card into PCMCIA slot of your system, and then system will detect new hardware.
Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) “, then click Next to continue.
Give the directory where you have stored the Win XP driver. Click Next to continue.

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Once your system detected the driver, Microsoft will show a warning message as below.
Click “ Continue Anyway ” for next step.
After copy the file to your system, then the setup is finish.

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3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000
Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the WLAN CF Adapter successfully.
Note: Install WLAN CF card on your laptop PC must add additional PCMCIA adapter.
1.Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000 to load fully.
2.Be sure that there is no Wireless LAN 11Mbps CF Adapter inserted yet.
3.Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click on the Setup.
At the “ Welcome” window, Click Next.
Note: Do not insert the WLAN CF Adapte
r
until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful
installation of your WLAN device.

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4.Accept the license agreement.
Accept the license agreement. Click Yes to accept.
Setup is complete. Click Finish.

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5.Insert Wireless LAN 11 Mbps CF Adapter into slot
Windows will recognize the WLAN adapter and auto detect the driver, if the system did not find the
driver automatically, please install the driver manually.
.
Click Next .

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Click Next .
Click Next.

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Click Yes to finish the setup & restart the computer.
6. Click the right button of mouse on My Computer 

Properties 

Device Manager.
Check whether it has WLAN adapter in one of the sockets or not. If you find Wireless LAN
11Mbps Adapter in one of the sockets, it means the card is detected properly.

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7. Click right button of mouse on the Network Neighborhood .
8. Select Properties from the pop up menu. The network box appears and you see three main tables:
Configuration, Identification, and Access Control.
9. Click on the Configuration tab and then click on the Add button. Select Network Component Type
box appears. Click on the Protocol the click the Add button.
10. Select Network Protocols box appears. From the list of manufactures, click on Microsoft. From the
list of network protocols list, select NetBEUI, then click OK.

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11. The NetBEUI protocol is now installed. After clicking on OK return back to Network Component
Type box.
12. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add IPX/SPX protocol.
13. Repeat the step 15 and 16 to add TCP/IP protocol.
14. Click on the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address for your computer. You can select either Static
or DHCP setting. If you use the static IP setup then enter the IP value, Subnet masking, DNS,
Domain/ Workgroup name, and Gateway Address values. After setting these parameters
appropriately, click OK to return to Network Component Type and you can select the File and
Printer Sharing options as well as the Access to your computer like other users connected to that
network by setting the computer sharing options. Click on OK.

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15. Screen message do want to restart your Computer will pop up. Select Yes. It will shut down your
computer and restart.
Important: Restart your computer to make the changes effective before you reinstall the
driver.

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Uninstall Procedure
If you want to uninstall the WLAN adapter, please follow the steps as below,
Step 1:
From right bottom corner of system bar, click right button of mouse on ,
then will show a window as below
Click Yes.
Step 2:
From Start menu Settings Control Pannel 

Add / Remove Programs
Remove “ Wireless LAN 11Mbps for Windows.”
Click Change /Remove