Horizon Wireless HZ1500 User manual

HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card
User’s Guide
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©2003 ParkerVision Inc. All rights reserved. Horizons Wireless and D2D Technology are registered
trademarks of ParkerVision Inc. All speci cations are subject to change without notice.
May include one or more of the following patents: US6421534, US6049706, US6266518, US6061555,
US6061551,US6353735, US6091940, US6370371 Additional Patents Pending.
Designed and manufactured in the USA.
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FCC ID: JFE-D2D00001
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.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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 commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.
INFORMATION TO USER: THE USER’S MANUAL OR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
AN INTENTIONAL OR UNINTENTIONAL RADIATOR SHALL CAUTION THE USER
THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OP-
ERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
“FCC RF exposure requirements: SAR compliance has been established in the laptop
omputer(s) con gurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the appli-
cation for Certi cation, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physi-
cal dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This transmitter is
restricted for use with the speci c antenna(s) tested in the application for Certi cation. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.”

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• D2D™ Wireless LAN Card
• Manual and Driver on CD ROM
• Quick Installation Guide
• Latest software always on-line at www.direct2data.com
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Microsoft™ Windows XP or 2000
• Minimum 300MHz processor or better
• Minimum 128 Mb Ram
Horizons Wireless LAN Card works with any PC laptop with an available Cardbus-Type II Slot, 300 MHz or better processor &
128 Mb of RAM, running Microsoft™ Windows 2000 or XP. This product is for U.S. sales only.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
You can access customer support 24 hours a day online at www.direct2data.com. This is the quickest way to access:
• Troubleshooting Guides
• Manuals
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• Updated Drivers
You can also request help by sending an email to [email protected] or calling
customer support directly at 1-800-231-1759.

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Table of Contents
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................ii
Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement.................................................iii
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................v
Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................vi
List of Figures............................................................................................................................................ix
List of Tables..............................................................................................................................................ix
Preface ........................................................................................................................................................x
GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................I
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card ........................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card .........................................................................1-1
1.3 Applications .............................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................2-1
2.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Installing the Horizons Wireless LAN Card.............................................................................2-1
Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Driver Installation.............................................................3-1
3.3 Windows 2000 Setup................................................................................................................3-9
3.4 Windows XP Setup..................................................................................................................3-10
3.5 Software Installation Complete ...............................................................................................3-12
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................II
Chapter 3 Horizons Wireless LAN Card Utility Installation and Con guration .............................3-1
3.1 Installing the Utility..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Accessing the Utility................................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Utility Screens..........................................................................................................................3-3
3.4 Con guration............................................................................................................................3-3
3.4.1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).............................................................................................3-4
3.4.2 Create Encryption Keys by Using a Passphrase .......................................................................3-5
3.4.3 Create Encryption Keys Manually........................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.4 Advanced Con guration ......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.5 Loop Back .............................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.4.6 AP Browser............................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.4.7 Site Survey .............................................................................................................................. 3-10
Chapter 4 Advanced Con guration .......................................................................................................4-
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4-
4.2 Advanced Property Parameters ................................................................................................ 4-
4.2.1 Authentication Algorithm ........................................................................................................ 4-
4.2.2 Preamble Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4-
4.3 Advanced Con guration in Windows 95(OSR2)/98/ME ......................................................... 4-2

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Table of Contents - Continued
4.4 Advanced Con guration in Windows 2000/XP........................................................................ 4-3
4.5 Advanced Con guration in Windows NT ................................................................................ 4-4
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Problems During Driver Installation ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Problems With the Utility Con guration.................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Problems With Access Point Settings....................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Problems Communicating With the Computer......................................................................... 5-3
Appendix A Network Con guration ........................................................................................................B
Appendix B Hardware Speci cations......................................................................................................£
Appendix C Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................F
Index ..........................................................................................................................................................G
List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Inserting the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your Notebook Computer .............................2-2
Figure 3-1 Utility - Con guration .............................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2 Utility - WEP Encryption.........................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-3 Utility-Advanced Con guration.............................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-4 RTS Threshold..........................................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-5 Utility-Loop Back ..................................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-6 Utility-Access Point Browser .................................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-7 Utility - Site Survey...............................................................................................................3-10
List of Tables
Table 2-1 LED Descriptions .......................................................................................................................2-2
Table 3-1 Utility -Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields ..................................................................3-9
Table 4-1 Two Advanced Property Field Descriptions................................................................................4-3
Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Installation of Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card 100...............................5-1
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Con guration .............................................................................................5-2
Table 5-3 Troubleshooting the Settings for the Access Point ......................................................................5-2
Table 5-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems................................................................................5-3

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INTRODUCTION
All Horizons Wireless products are designed and manufactured by Direct2Data Technologies. Products
are fully compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards and are optimized to provide maximum possible speed
and bandwidth through your Internet connection for fastest uploads and downloads.
The distance capabilities of your wireless network equipment directly affect your signal quality. Distance
capabilities are usually stated in terms of outdoor, open  eld reach. However, this reach is greatly
diminished indoors by walls, doors, construction techniques and appliances that may block the radio
signal. A wireless network card that tests outdoors at 200 feet could, in an indoor environment, provide 20
feet in one direction and as little as 5 or 10 feet in another direction. Factors such as building materials,
 oor plans and furnishings can greatly impact the signal range, quality and rate of data transmission. The
extent to which your signal is affected varies greatly depending on your environment.
Wireless network products powered by D2D technology will provide better performance than other
products because they can achieve open  eld distances of up to one mile, (when a D2D enabled card
is used in conjunction with a D2D enabled base station). The D2D card alone provides 3 to 10 times the
distance of other leading brands. This is suf cient to reach all rooms in most homes or small of ces.

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The following chapters are structured as a step-by-step guide to help
you connect, install and setup your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.
Part I
Getting Started

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Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Horizons Wireless LAN Card
This chapter introduces the main features of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card
1.1 Introduction
The Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.1 l(b) wireless PCMCIA card and that
has a standard PCMCIA adapter which  ts into any standard PCMCIA Type II notebook computer
slot. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate networks
or the Internet in a wireless environment. The Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card gives you the wire-
less communication with any 802.1 lb-compliant product, allowing you to stay connected anywhere
within a coverage area.
1.2 Features of the Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card
The following are the essential features of the Horizons Wireless PC LAN Card .
• Supports data rate of 1,2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps
• Ranges up to 1600 feet in an open environment
• Supports Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-point access
• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and computer Network LAN
• Helps to augment existing networks quickly and easily
• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, interference-resistant and
secure wireless connections
• Wireless connectivity minus the cost of cabling
• Supports, Windows 2000/XP
• Supports Plug and Play
• Ease of installation
• Flexibility and mobility to locate or move networked computers
1.3 Applications
The Horizons Wireless LAN Card offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for wireless net-
works. They include:
• Remote Access to Corporate Network Information for email,  le transfer and terminal emulation
access.
• Dif cult to Wire Environments - For use in historical or old buildings, asbestos installations and
open areas where wiring is impossible to deploy.
• Frequently Changing Environments - For retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rear
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• Temporary LAN’s for Special Projects or During Peak Time - For trade shows, exhibitions and
construction sites where a temporary network is required. For retailers, airline and shipping com
panies who need additional workstations during peak periods. For auditors requiring workgroups
at customer sites.
• Access to Database for Mobile Users - Doctors, nurses, retailers who need to access their data
bases on the move in a hospital, retail store, of ce or campus.
• SOHO (Small Of ce and Home Of ce) Users - SOHO users who need easy and quick install a
tion of a small computer network.
• High Security Connection - Flexible, secure and quick installations.

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Chapter 2
Software Installation
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Software
Make sure that you install the software onto your computer
BEFORE you install the Horizons Wireless LAN Card!
The Horizons D2D Wireless LAN Card works with Windows XP and 2000 Operating Systems.
Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive.
Most systems will begin an auto-run setup sequence once the CD is inserted. The
InstallShield Wizard screen will appear.
Note: If your computer displays a message regarding this software not being certi ed for use
with XP, you can safely answer yes and allow the installation to proceed. This software has been tested to
work with Windows.
Click NEXT to continue.
If the InstallShield does not automatically start, click the “My Computer” icon, navigate to the CD-
ROM drive, and  nd the  le “setup.exe” on the CD.
Double click this  le, and the installation process should begin as shown above.

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The License Agreement screen will appear. The License Agreement must be accepted
to continue.
Click NEXT to continue.
Select the type of install to be performed.
There are three options:
Typical, Compact and Custom. Choose Typical for most
installations. If you are an advanced user, you can choose Custom, which will give
you the opportunity to select certain options.
Click NEXT to continue.
The following screen will appear and the software will be installed onto your computer.
The License Agreement screen will appear. The License Agreement must be accepted
There are three options:

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RESTART YOUR COMPUTER
Select FINISH to Restart your computer and complete the installation of the
software.
Now go to the next section of this Manual to begin hardware
installation and con guration.

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Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
This chapter will guide you through the installation of the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into your computer
3.1 System Requirements
• PCMCIA Type II slot
• PCMCIA card and socket service that is Revision 2.1-compliant to PCMCIA speci cation (or
higher)
• Windows 2000/XP Operating System.
• 500 Kbytes free hard disk space (minimum) for driver and utility program installation.
3.2 Installing the Horizons Wireless LAN Card
Follow the procedure shown next to install the Horizons Wireless LAN Card. Refer to the appendix
for important safety instructions.
Step 1. Locate available Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot in your notebook computer.
Step 2. With the Horizons Wireless LAN Card adapter’s 68-pin connector facing the PCMCIA slot
and its label side and LED’s facing up, slide the Horizons Wireless LAN Card completely into the
PCMCIA slot as shown next.
Never force, bend or twist the Horizons Wireless LAN Card into the slot

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The PCMCIA slot supports “hot swapping” of PCMCIA adapter, allowing you to insert
or remove the Horizons Wireless LAN Card from the slot whenever you like even
when power to your computer is on. However, you should always disable the Horizons
Wireless LAN Card prior to card removal to allow Windows to log off from the network
server. Disable the Horizons Wireless LAN Card properly and disconnect power to the
PC Card slot.
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER Green On The Horizons Wireless LAN Card is receiving power.
LINK Orange On The Horizons Wireless LAN Card has a successful wireless connection.
Blinking The Horizons Wireless LAN Card is sending/receiving data through the
wireless connection.
Windows will automatically detect the HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card and the FOUND NEW HARDWARE
Wizard Dialog Box will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Horizons Wireless driver. If the
Wireless LAN Card is not inserted properly, the following error message will appear:
To con rm proper installation of the Horizons-Wireless LAN Card:
• Right-Click MY COMPUTER from the Windows desktop.
• Click PROPERTIES
• Open DEVICE MANAGER
• Select the HARDWARE folder tab, and then click the DEVICE MANAGER button.
• Double-click NETWORK ADAPTERS. No special markers should appear next to the HZ1500 Wireless LAN
Card selection.
• Double-click HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card. Refer to the tab labeled GENERAL. The DEVICE STATUS
Window will indicate that the device is working properly.
For Windows 2000 users, a DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND
message may appear. Simply select YES to proceed.
For Windows XP users, a WINDOWS LOGO TESTING NOT FOUND dialog box may appear. Click
CONTINUE ANYWAY to proceed. Horizons Wireless D2D software has been tested to work with
Windows, and the installation should be continued with con dence.

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The following chapters will show you how to manage and con gure
advanced parameters of your Horizons Wireless LAN Card.
Part II
Advanced Management

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Chapter 4
Horizons Wireless D2D Con guration GUI
This chapter will guide you through con guring the GUI (graphical user interface) for the LAN Card
4.1 Con guration
Horizons-Wireless D2D Con guration GUI (Graphical User Interface) will assist in setting up and customizing
your wireless network. The D2D Con guration GUI will provide you with information regarding signal quality and
link conditions as well as let you modify various wireless parameters.
To access the Horizons-Wireless D2D Con guration GUI you must  rst launch the HORIZONS STATUS
MONITOR. To do this, double-click the HZ1500 shortcut found on the desktop. The D2D Con guration GUI
can also be accessed by double-clicking the HORIZONS (H) icon that appears in the Windows System Tray
(bottom-right corner of the task bar). The shortcut as well as the icon are shown below.
The shortcut is automatically placed on the desktop after driver installation is complete. The Horizons
(H) icon will appear in the System Tray only if the option is selected from the D2D Con guration GUI.
Double-clicking either of these will launch the HORIZONS STRENGTH INDICATOR found below. The
D2D Con guration GUI is accessed from the strength indicator.
The System tray (SysTray) can be found on one end of the task bar on the Microsoft Windows desk-
top. Icons for memory-resident applications that execute continuously in the background will be found
here. These may include such things as the time-clock, anti-virus software, and speaker volume.
Once the HORIZONS icon found in this area is double-clicked, the Horizons Strength Indicator will
open. Clicking the access icon (tool button) in the lower-left corner will open the D2D Con guration
GUI.
Desktop
Icon
SysTray
Icons

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4.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI
The D2D Con guration GUI is displayed as shown below and consists of four primary sections.
From here, different connections may be detected, con gured, and stored.
AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTION
The Above Sections are covered individually on the pages that follow.
Available
Connections
Section
Current
Connections
Section
Pro les
Section
Access Tray
Section

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4.2 Con guration - Using the D2D/Horizons Con guration GUI - Continued
AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS SECTION
The top-most section of the D2D Con guration GUI dialog box shows the available connections. The
available connections will be displayed from a scan performed when the software was started, or when the
scan button was clicked.
To begin using the HZ1500 Wireless LAN Card immediately, highlight the desired available connection
and select CONNECT.
The following describes information found in the AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS area of the con guration GUI.
• SSID (Service Set ID): Identi es the name of the network in use through the access
point that is being utilized
• TYPE: Indicates the operating mode of the Horizons-Wireless LAN Card. These modes are
AP (Access Point/Infrastructure) and Ad-Hoc. The next section of the manual covers this
in more detail.
• CHANNEL: Indicates the wireless channel that is currently in use.
• SIGNAL: Indicates the radio frequency signal strength.
• WEP: Indicates the encryption status (security setting) of the device. If WEP is off, there
is no encryption. If it is on, settings options include 64-bit and 128-bit WEP.
• LAST SCAN: Gives the date and time stamp for the last successful scan.
• CONNECT: Connects to the selected network
• SCAN: Performs a check to  nd wireless channels available for connection

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CURRENT CONNECTION SECTION
This section shows the connection that is currently active, giving the status of each category described in the
AVAILABLE CONNECTION SECTION on the previous page. The SPEED indicates the rate of data transfer
as dictated by the Access Point to which the Wireless LAN Card is connected.
PROFILES SECTION
Although not required for operation of the HZ1500, PROFILES may be created and stored for known
connections. This provides an easy mechanism to connect to known points when moving to and from various
additional locations.
This area shows stored connections that can be utilized. To change or add a pro le, select the EDIT option
found below the PROFILE list box. To connect to an existing pro le, simply select it and then select the
CONNECT button.
Edit Section
Described on
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