Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 User manual

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Intel®PRO/Wireless 2011
Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
Additional documentation is on the
Intel CD. See page 2 for details.
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Contents
More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Access Point Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Configuring the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the WLAN Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Intel Automated Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Copyright © 2000, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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More Information
Online User’s Guide
The full Product Reference Guide and other user documenta-
tion is located on the Intel CD. Use Adobe Acrobat* to view or
print topics from the guide. The guide covers additional configu-
ration topics, and site setup information. To view the guide, put
the CD in your drive and wait for the Autorun screen to display.
Click the Product Reference Guide link.
Online Services
You can use the Internet to download software updates, trouble-
shooting tips, installation notes, and more. Online services are
on the World Wide Web at: http://support.intel.com
Late Breaking News
Look for the
Late Breaking News document in your shipping
container. This printed document provides useful information
about adapter compatibility and gives special installation
release notes.
Installation Requirements
Before installing the Intel®PRO/Wireless 2011 Access Point verify the
following:
•The intended location of the access point is dry and dust free. Install
in wet or dusty areas only with additional protection.
•The installation environment is between -30°C and 70°C.
•The access point can be installed on a different subnet if mobile IP is
enabled.
The minimum installation requirements for a single-cell, peer-to-peer
network are:
•Power outlet
•Access point
•Null modem serial cable.
Network Connection
Locate connectors for Ethernet and power on the back of the access
point. Ethernet configurations vary according to the environment.
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Mounting the Access Point
The access point rests on a flat surface or attaches to any hard, flat, sta-
ble surface. Use the mounting kit provided to secure the access point.
Select an access point mounting option based on its intended operating
environment.
•Resting flat
The access point rests on four rubber pads on the underside of the AP.
Place on a surface clear of debris and away from office traffic.
•Attached to the wall
The access point attaches to a wall and can be oriented in any position.
Access Point Antenna
The access point (AP) contains a built-in dual antenna assembly provid-
ing diversity, improved performance and increased signal strength over
single antenna applications. Antenna coverage resembles lighting in that
an area lit from far away might not be bright enough. An area lit sharply
minimizes coverage and creates dark areas where no light exists. Uni-
form AP placement provides even, efficient coverage. Position the
access point and antenna using the following guidelines:
•Install the access point as high as practical
•Orient the access point vertically for best reception
•Point the antenna downward if attaching the access point to the ceil-
ing.
Connecting the Power Adapter
The power adapter connects to the rear of the AP and to a power outlet.
1. Verify that the power adapter matches the country-of-use require-
ments.
2. Plug the power adapter cable into the socket at the back of the access
point.
3. Plug the adapter into an outlet.
The AP functions without user intervention after setup. Refer to the
LED Indicators section of this document to verify that the unit is func-
tioning correctly.
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LED Indicators
The top-panel LED indicators provide a status display indicating trans-
mission, error conditions and other activity. They are shown here:
Power LAN Wireless
Power: Flashing indicates AP initialization. Appears steady Green dur-
ing operation.
LAN: Flashing indicates data transfer on the wired network.
Wireless: Flickering indicates beacons and MU data transfer.
Configuring the Access Point
Prior to using the AP with a laptop PC Card, it must be configured for
most installations. Some of the default values may suit your installation,
however, other values may need changing. Typically this is done by a
Network Administrator who has knowledge of your entire network
setup.
There are several methods of attaching to the AP and configuring it.
Refer to Chapter 2 of the Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 Access Point Product
Reference Guide for instructions and password information.
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Installing the WLAN Utilities
The WLAN Utilities consists of WLAN Monitor, WLAN Info, WLAN
Update, Access Point Discovery, and My Wireless LAN Places utilities.
Use the WLAN Utilities to view PC Card signal quality, power manage-
ment status, diagnostic information, upgrade system firmware and view
the properties of neighboring access points.
To install the WLAN Utilities from the Intel CD:
1. Insert the installation CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start and select Run.
3. Enter x:\Setup.exe
Where x represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive.
4. Click OK.
5. Complete the installation following the instructions displayed by the
Windows operating system.
6. Restart the computer when prompted by the Windows operating sys-
tem.
WLAN Monitor appears in the system task tray when the system
restarts. Use the WLAN Monitor signal strength indicator to view the
signal strength between the PC Card and access point once the PC Card
driver is installed.
For instructions on using the WLAN utilities, refer to the WLAN Utili-
ties User’s Guide contained on the installation CD.
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Troubleshooting
If you cannot link to an Access Point, refer to the Troubleshooting sec-
tion in the PRO/Wireless Access Point Product Reference Guide.
Specifications
Table 1: Physical Specifications
Feature Value
Drop Withstands up to a 30-inch (76 cm) drop to con-
crete with possible surface marring
LEDs Power, LAN, Wireless
Dimensions 1.75" H x 6" L x 8.5" W
4.45"cm H x 15.24"cm L x 21.59"cm W
Weight 1 lb. (0.454 kg)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature 4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C)
40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing
Shock
Vibration 40 G, 11 ms, half-sine
2 G peak, sine; 0.02 G peak random (5-2000 Hz)
Altitude Storage: 15,000 ft (4.6 km)
Operating: 8,000 ft (2.4 km)
ESD Meets CE mark
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Radio Characteristics
Frequency Range Country dependent; within 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz
11 Mbps range Open environment, over 100 ft.
Typical office/retail environment, 30 - 50 feet
TX Max. Radiated EIRP US: FCC part 15.247
Europe: ETS 300 320
Japan: RCR STD-33
Modulation Binary GFSK
Emissions Europe: ETS 300 320
Japan: RCR STD-33
Network Characteristics
Driver Support NDIS v4.0 and v5.0
Ethernet Frame DIX, Ethernet II and IEEE 802.3
Filtering Packet Rate 14,400 frames per second filtering and forwarding
Ethernet Connection 10Base-T (RJ-45)
Serial PC/AT serial port - DB9 Male RS-232 using a DTE
termination, 19,200 bps
SNMP Version 1, Intel MIB, 802.11 MIB
and MIB-11
Table 2: Frequency Chart
Country Frequency Channels
United States 2412-2470 1-11
Israel 2430-2447 5-8
Spain 2457-2463 10-11
France 2458-2472 10-13
Japan 2483-2485 1
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The services contain the most up-to-date information about Intel products. You can access
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Supplemental Documentation on Your Product CD-ROM
For more information about installing drivers or troubleshooting other topics, see the
online documentation. To view the documentation, insert the Intel CD in your drive and
wait for the Autorun to display. A list of documents appears. Click the desired link to view
the guide. Note that Adobe Acrobat is required to view the PDF files. Acrobat is included
on the Intel CD in the Acrobat folder.
Web and Internet Sites
Support: http://support.intel.com
Network Products: http://www.intel.com/network
Corporate: http://www.intel.com
FTP Host: download.intel.com
FTP Directory: /support/network/adapter/
Customer Support Technicians
US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000 (7:00 - 17:00 M-F Pacific Time)
Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are
staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers,
the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/
9089.htm.
Product Warranty
This product is covered by a Limited Warranty. See the online manuals for details.
Regulatory Notices
All regulatory notices are provided in the online manuals.
Software License Agreement
Software included with this product is protected by a specific Software License Agree-
ment, provided in the online manuals. By using this software you agree to the provisions
in the Software License Agreement.
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