Icom SL-1105 User manual

nDocument Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this manual:
l
The names of utilities, applications, windows (screens)are enclosed in square
brackets ({ }).
l
The names of utilities, applications, windows (screens), tabs, menus, text boxes, and
check boxes are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
lThe names of and the na
mes of command buttons within dialog boxes are enclosed in
less-than and greater-than signs (<>).
nDescription of the setup screens in this manual
The setup screens used in this manual are for the SL-
1100. Please read those parts
written with SL-1100 as for the SL-1105.
nSystem Requirements
Card slot:Use this LAN card with a computer having a Type ‡U PC card slot
that is CardBus compliant and supports PCMCIA 2.0 (or later versions).
ÜThis LAN card is designed for use with PCMCIA card slots that operate at 5.0V.
Operating system:Use this LAN card with a computer running Windows 95 (OSR2
or later), Windows 98 (including the second edition), Windows NT 4.0
(Service Pack 3 or later), or Windows 2000.

Memory:At least 16MB of RAM is recommended.
nItems Required for Installation
lA computer satisfying the system requirements described above.
lThe CD-
ROM for the operating system used (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
2000 or Windows NT 4.0).
lThe SL-1105 wireless LAN card.
lThe two floppy disks label
ed "Instruction Manual (1/2)" and "Instruction Manual
(2/2)."
lThe two floppy disks labeled "Utility Software (1/2)" and "Utility Software (2/2)."
lFour blank 3.5-
inch floppy disks (for backing up the Instruction Manual and Utility
Software disks).
nAbout This Manual
If you are using Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, see Instruction Manual
(2/2).
Ü
If you are using Windows 95, follow the instructions provided in "3 Using in a
Windows 98 Environment." The settings utility does not support Windows 95. Use
the setting screen described in "3-4 SL-
1105 Settings" to perform settings for the
SL-1105 LAN card when using Windows 95.
1. Safety Precautions
nBe sure to read these precautions in order to operate the LAN card safely.
nGeneral precautions
nPrecautions regarding the Radio Law
2. COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS
3. Using in a Windows 98 Environment
3-1 Checking the PC Card Driver
3-2 Installing the LAN Card Driver
3-3 Checking the LAN Card Driver and System Resources
3-4 SL-1105 Settings
nDescriptions of SL-1105 setting items

3-5 Connecting to a Wireless Network
nExample of settings for peer-to-peer connection
A.Checking and adding protocol
B.Adding Microsoft Networks Sharing Service
C.TCP/IP settings
D.Identification settings
E.Sharing folders
3-6 Checking the Wireless Network Connection
3-7 What to Do When the Other Computer(s) Cannot Be Recognized
3-8 Removing the SL-1105 from the Card Slot
3-9 Uninstalling the LAN Card Driver
3-10 Checking the Network Setting Values
4. Using the Settings Utility
4-1 About the ICOM SL-1105 Utility
4-2 Installing the ICOM SL-1105 Utility
4-3 Starting and Terminating the ICOM SL-1105 Utility
4-4 Description of the ICOM SL-1105 Utility Screen Tabs
4-5 Relationship between the Wireless Network and Station Type
4-6 Uninstalling the ICOM SL-1105 Utility
4-7 Updating the Firmware
5. Troubleshooting with the Ping Command
6. Specifications and Maintenance
nTrademark Information
WAVEMASTER is a registered trademark of ICOM Inc.
Windows is a registered tradem
ark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
The screen shots that appear within this text are used with permission of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
A‑8397I‑2EX  2000 Icom Inc.

1 Safety Precautions
CAUTIONS
NEVER expose the LAN card to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOT use or place the LAN card in areas with temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °
F)
or above +55 °C (+122 °F) or, in areas subject to direct sunlight.
AVOID placing the LAN card in excessively dusty environments.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as the
y
damage the LAN card surfaces.
Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
For U.S.A. only (FCC information)
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Icom Inc. could vo
id
the user's authority to operate this LAN card.
Class B digital device users
T
his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digit
al
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid
e
r
easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th
is
e
quipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installe
d
a
nd used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to
r
adio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occu
r
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to rad
io
o
r television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and o
n,
t
he user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followin
g
measures:
!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
!Increase the separation between the equipment and LAN card.
!Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which th
e
LAN card is connected.
!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT RF SAFETY WARNING:
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requir ements, the following device operating
configuration must be satisfied:
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
2 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

For Canada only
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cau
se
i
nterference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interferen
ce
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
"Be sure to read these precautions in order
to
operate the LAN card safely.
!These precautions are intended to ensure that the LAN card is operated safely an
d
correctly. Follow these instructions to avoid property damage and prevent person
al
injury to yourself (user) or others in the vicinity.
!Before reading the rest of this manual, read and understand the precautions liste
d
under "Warning" and "Caution" below.
!This manual includes precautions regarding both the SL-1105 and the enti
re
computer system with which the SL-1105 is being used.
!After reading this manual, store it in a convenient place for future review.
WARNING
F
ailure to observe the precautions listed here could result in serio
us
or fatal injury to the user or those near the user.
!Be sure to turn off the power to the computer and the peripheral equipment befo
re
inserting or removing the LAN card into or from the card slot.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
!Keep the LAN card out of the reach of children when inserting, removing, or storin
g
the LAN card.
Otherwise injury or electric shock may result.
!Do not insert wire or other metal parts into the connector portion of the LAN card.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
!Do not disassemble or modify the LAN card or attempt to repair it yourself.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
!Do not allow the LAN card to become wet.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.

!Do not touch the LAN card with wet hands while it is in use.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
!Discontinue use immediately if the LAN card emits smoke, an abnormal odor, or a
n
abnormal noise.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
Turn off the power to the computer and remove the LAN card from the card slot.
Confirm that the smoke, odor, or noise stops as a result of these actions. Then contact
your dealer or our service department.
CAUTION
F
ailure to observe the precautions listed here could result
in
personal injury or property damage.
!Be sure the correct side of the LAN card is facing upward when inserting the card.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
!Do not remove the LAN card from the card slot while the computer is running.
Otherwise equipment failure may result and data may be lost or damaged.
!Do not remove or insert the LAN card from or into the card slot while the operatin
g
system is booting up.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
!Do not drop, apply severe physical shock to, or twist the LAN card.
Otherwise personal injury may result and the LAN card may be damaged.
!Do not stand, sit, or place heavy objects on the LAN card. Do not pinch the LAN car
d.
Otherwise the LAN card may be damaged.
!Do not place the LAN card in humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated locations.
Otherwise fire, electric shock, or equipment failure may result.
!Do not use near televisions or radios.
The LAN card may disrupt the signal reception of such devices and such devices ma
y
disrupt the signal reception of the LAN card.
!Do not use paint thinner or benzene to clean the LAN card.
Otherwise the case material may degrade and the paint may peel. Use a soft cloth
to
clean the LAN card. If particularly dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with a neutr
al
cleaning agent that has been diluted with water.
!Remove the LAN card from the card slot when it will not be used for a long period
of
time.

therwise heat emission, fire, or equipment failure may result.
!Do not place the computer with which the LAN card will be used on a slanted
or
unstable surface.
Otherwise the computer may fall or turn over, resulting in personal injury
or
equipment failure.
!Avoid locations exposed to strong magnetic fields or static electricity and location
s
exposed to temperatures or humidity levels that exceed the specifications listed
in
the manual for the computer. Also, do not use in locations where condensation occur
s.
Otherwise equipment failure may result.
"General precautions
!Be sure to make backup copies of the disks (LAN Card Utilities) included with th
is
LAN card. Use the backup disks instead of the originals for general use.
!Observe the instructions provided in the manuals included with the computer an
d
other peripheral devices.
!Before installing new software or changing the settings (evenly slightly) of yo
ur
computer, make backup copies of all data stored in the computer to keep potenti
al
damages to a minimum.
!ICOM Inc. assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damages or lost profi
ts
resulting from opportunities for voice or signal communications being misse
d
because of the failure, malfunction, poor condition, damage, disassembly, or data lo
ss
of the LAN card or because of such external causes as power failure; nor will ICO
M
assume any responsibility for demands made by a third party.

2 COMPONENTS AND
FUNCTIONS
1. Transmission lamp (Red)
Flashes during data transmission.
2. Reception lamp (Green)
Flashes during data reception.
This lamp remains illuminated (without flashing) when the LAN card is not
recognized or other trouble occurs.
3. PCMCIA connector
Connects with the PC card slot provided on your computer
ÜMake sure no metal fragments or dust particles are on the connector before
inserting the card into the card slot.
ÜThis LAN card is designed for use with PCMCIA card slots that operate at 5.0V.

3 Using in a Windows 98
Environment
3-1 Checking the PC Card Driver
nRestrictions
The following restrictions apply when using the SL‑1105 with
Windows 98:
The SL‑1105 will not operate unless there is an available IRQ (sharing of
an IRQ is not allowed). Secure an IRQ before installing the LAN card driver.
If you do not know how to secure an IRQ, consult with the manufacturer of
the computer you are using.
ÜBefore the wireless LAN card driver can be installed, the 32-bit PC card driver must
be installed correctly.
nChecking the 32‑bit PC card driver
1. Boot up the computer with which you will use the SL-1105.
2. Click <Start>and select [Control Panel] from the <Settings> menu.
3. Click the [System] icon on the {Control Panel} screen.
4. Select the [Performance] tab.
Make sure {32-bit} is shown next to [PC Cards (PCMCIA)].
ÜIf {MS-DOS compatible mode} or {Not installed} is shown, install the 32-bit PC
card driver for Windows 98.

5. Click <OK> and close the {System Properties} screen.
3 Using in a Windows 98
Environment
3-2 Installing the LAN Card Driver
Install the driver using the LAN Card Utility Software disks.
[IMPORTANT]
Make backup copies of the {SL‑1105 LAN Card Utility Software} disks and
use the backup disks for the operations described in this manual.

1. Make sure the computer is turned OFF.
2. Insert the wireless LAN card (hereinafter called "LAN card") into the PCMCIA slot
of the computer with the WAVEMASTER label facing upward.
ÜThe orientation of the slot may vary depending on the model of computer.
3. Turn the computer on and startup Windows 98.
4. The following message will appear automatically when the computer boots up and
recognizes the LAN card.
5. The {Add New Hardware Wizard} is displayed. Insert the backup disk containing
the LAN card driver into the floppy disk drive (hereinafter called Drive A). Also, if
you have a Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. Then click
<Next>.

6. Select [Search for the optimum driver for the new device (Recommended)] and click
<Next>.
7. The screen shown below is displayed. Select [Specify location] and enter the name of
the directory (A:¥Win98) where the LAN card driver is located.

8. Click <Next> to begin searching for the driver. If the driver cannot be located, click
<Back>, select [Specify location], and enter "A:¥" as the directory where the driver is
located. Then click <Next> to repeat the search.
9. When the driver has been located, the screen shown below will be displayed. Click
<Next>.

10. Installation of the driver begins. When the {Copy Files} screen is displayed, enter
A:¥Win98 again as the copy source. Then click <OK>.
11. After the driver has been copied, the {ICOM SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter
(PCMCIA) Properties} screen is displayed.
The default settings can be changed either now or after the installation.
To change a setting value, click the corresponding text box. After changing
settings (or to proceed without changing settings), click <OK>.
ÜWhen the SL-1105 Utility is used, other settings (in addition to those shown
here) can also be changed and it is not necessary to restart the computer to
activate the changes.

ÜSee nDescriptions of SL-1105 setting items for details regarding the setting
items of the above Properties screen.
12. Depending on the configuration of the computer network, the {Insert Disk} screen
may be displayed to request that the Windows 98 CD-ROM be inserted.
àIf this screen appears, click <OK> and the same screen as shown in Step 10 will
be displayed. Enter the directory D:¥win98 (where "D" designates the CD-ROM
drive) for the copy source and click <OK>.
13. The screen shown below is displayed after the files have been copied and the
database updated. Click <Finish>.

14. Remove the backup disk containing the driver from the floppy disk drive.
Click <Yes> on the screen shown below.
The computer will restart to activate the settings.
15. The screen shown below will be displayed after the computer restarts. Enter the
user name and password in the text boxes.

3 Using in a Windows 98
Environment
3-3 Checking the LAN Card Driver and System
Resources
After installing the software, check for resource conflicts to make
sure the SL‑1105 is functioning properly on your computer.
1. Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the [Settings] menu. Double-click the
[System] icon and select the [Device Manager] tab.
2. Double click [Network adapters].
If the LAN card driver is installed correctly, {ICOM SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter
(PCMCIA)} will appear as shown below.

3. If {Icom SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA)} is displayed as shown above,
proceed to Step 4. Otherwise check the following:
ÜIf {Icom SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA)} is displayed under {Other
devices} instead of {Network adapters}, uninstall the driver (Icom SL-1105
Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA)) according to procedure described in {3-9
Uninstalling the LAN Card Driver.} Then reinstall the driver.
ÜWhen software for a different wireless LAN card has already been installed,
delete the driver for that LAN card and try installing only the driver for the
SL-1105.
4. Double click {Icom SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA).} in the screen as in
Step 2.
lMake sure "This device is working properly" appears under [Device status] on the
[General] tab of the Properties screen.

5. Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the [Settings] menu. Then
double-click the [PC Card (PCMCIA)] icon.
lIf {Icom SL-1105 Wireless LAN Adapter (PCMCIA)} appears on the [Socket
Status] tab as shown below and the reception lamp on the SL-1105 is flashing, the
card is functioning properly.