NDC comm NWH4010 User manual
ii InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless Networking Cards
TRADEMARKS
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manual at any time. This document could include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors.
FCC WARNING
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 or more 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
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the 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 must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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Packing List
The Wireless USB Adapter package should contain the following items:
One InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
One USB Cable
One CD ROM (contains drivers, Utility, User’s Guide in PDF format)
Quick Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................1
Hardware..........................................................................................................1
Software............................................................................................................1
TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS GUIDE .....................................................................1
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................4
LED INDICATORS..................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION ..............................................................5
UTILITY/DRIVER INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000.............................5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000.....................................9
INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS XP..........................................................................11
UNINSTALLING THE USB ADAPTER ....................................................................16
Additional Note for Windows 2000.................................................................16
UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER AND UTILITY ..........................................................17
Windows 98SE/Me/2000.................................................................................17
Additional Note for Windows 2000.................................................................18
Windows XP....................................................................................................20
USING THE UTILITY ........................................................................................22
WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000...................................................................................23
Setting.............................................................................................................24
Statistics..........................................................................................................26
Site Survey ......................................................................................................27
Encryption ......................................................................................................28
Advanced ........................................................................................................30
Version............................................................................................................31
WINDOWS XP......................................................................................................32
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................35
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.....................................................................................38
NDC LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................39
APPENDIX............................................................................................................42
INDEX...................................................................................................................43
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List of Figures
FIGURE 1. AN AD HOC NETWORK...........................................................................2
FIGURE 2. AN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK............................................................2
FIGURE 3. ROAMING IN THE SAME DOMAIN ............................................................3
FIGURE 4. THE FRONT PANEL..................................................................................4
FIGURE 5. WELCOME...............................................................................................6
FIGURE 6. SELECT SOFTWARE.................................................................................6
FIGURE 7. CHOOSE DESTINATION LOCATION ..........................................................7
FIGURE 8. SELECT PROGRAM FOLDER.....................................................................7
FIGURE 9. ADD A SHORTCUT ...................................................................................8
FIGURE 10. ACROBAT READER INSTALLING..............................................................8
FIGURE 11. SETUP COMPLETE ...................................................................................9
FIGURE 12. NEW HARDWARE FOUND......................................................................10
FIGURE 13. DIGITAL SIGNATURE NOT FOUND.........................................................10
FIGURE 14. SETUP IN WINDOWS XP........................................................................11
FIGURE 15. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD-1....................................................12
FIGURE 16. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD-2....................................................13
FIGURE 17. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................14
FIGURE 18. FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD .......................................................15
FIGURE 19. UNSAFE REMOVAL OF DEVICE..............................................................16
FIGURE 20. UNINSTALLATION.................................................................................17
FIGURE 21. QUESTION-1..........................................................................................17
FIGURE 22. QUESTION-2..........................................................................................18
FIGURE 23. QUESTION-3..........................................................................................18
FIGURE 24. INFORMATION-1....................................................................................18
FIGURE 25. INFORMATION-2....................................................................................19
FIGURE 26. UNINSTALL COMPLETE .........................................................................19
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FIGURE 27. SYSTEM PROPERTIES ............................................................................20
FIGURE 28. DEVICE MANAGER................................................................................21
FIGURE 29. NDC INSTANTWAVE UTILITY..............................................................23
FIGURE 30. SETTING................................................................................................24
FIGURE 31. STATISTIC .............................................................................................26
FIGURE 32. SITE SURVEY ........................................................................................27
FIGURE 33. ENCRYPTION.........................................................................................28
FIGURE 34. ADVANCED...........................................................................................30
FIGURE 35. VERSION ...............................................................................................31
FIGURE 36. VIEW AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORKS.............................................32
FIGURE 37. CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK.......................................................32
FIGURE 38. CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK.......................................................33
FIGURE 39. WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES..................................34
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing an InstantWave 11Mbps wireless networking product.
This guide gives comprehensive instructions on installing and using the
InstantWave PCI and PC Cards, and also explains how to install and use the
InstantWave utility program.
System Requirements
Hardware
A station must be an x86 compatible PC with a USB interface. The minimum
system configuration is the same as that required to run MS Windows (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP).
Software
The stations operate in conjunction with most of the MS Windows OS’s (Windows
98, Me, 2000, or XP). The PC Card may also be installed in the Pocket PC
2000/2002 OS.
Terminology Used in this Guide
Ad Hoc Network
An Ad Hoc network is formed by a number of wireless stations (without an Access
Point) communicating via radio waves. For the users, the shared resources on the
wireless network appear exactly as they would on a regular wired network. The
wireless operation of the network is totally transparent. Figure 1 depicts a typical
Ad Hoc network scenario.
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Figure 1. An Ad Hoc Network
Infrastructure Network
An Infrastructure network is formed by several stations and one Access Point (AP),
with the stations within range of the AP. Figure 2 depicts a typical Infrastructure
network topology.
Figure 2. An Infrastructure Network
Server
Wired Computers
Access
Point
Wireless Computers
Wireless
Computers
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BSSID/MAC ID
BSSID (Basic Service Set ID) is an ID unique to each AP that is factory set and is
identical to the MAC ID (Media Access Control ID). It allows each AP to be
identified on the network.
Domain Name/SSID
A domain is usually defined by the network administrator as a segment/subnet of a
large network and may be made up of overlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes
can roam freely within the same domain without disconnecting from the network.
Figure 3 depicts a common wireless network setup.
Figure 3. Roaming in the Same Domain
Roaming
The convenience of a mobile PC is the ability to move freely. The concept is
similar to that of a cellular phone moving from one base station to another.
InstantWave offers built-in high-performance seamless roaming capabilities.
Server
Access Points
Wireless Computers
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Hardware Description
Figure 4. The Front Panel
LED Indicators
LED Color Description
Power Red Lit: Power on
Off: No power
Link Blinking Yellow
Solid Yellow Green
Off
Sensing/Transmitting wireless data
Standard operational mode
No wireless activity
USB
Connector
Power Link
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Installation/Uninstallation
The product is designed to operate in Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows
2000, and Windows XP. Follow the installation wizard provided by your operating
system to install the software.
Important 1:For installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000, install the NDC
InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Utility/Driver first before
inserting the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.
Important 2: For installation in Windows XP, the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps
Wireless USB Adapter supports the Wireless Zero Configuration
service, (see Installation in Windows XP, page 11) for driver and
hardware installation.
Important 3:It is recommended to close other applications before installing the
NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.
Utility/Driver Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000
step1. Insert the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter installation
CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will then
automatically start (Figure 5)
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Figure 5. Welcome
step2. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 6)
Figure 6. Select Software
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step3. Select the applications you would like to install, and click Next (Figure
6). The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog
column (Figure 7). If you selected Browse User Manual, the system
will prompt you to install Acrobat Reader later in the installation (Figure
10, page 8)
Figure 7. Choose Destination Location
step4. Click Next to go to the next screen (Figure 8)
Figure 8. Select Program Folder
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step5. Click Next to the next screen (Figure 9)
Figure 9. Add a shortcut
step6. Click Yes
step7. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If
Acrobat reader in not installed, the following message will be shown
(Figure 10) and the system will automatically enter the Acrobat Reader
installation screen. Follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat
Reader 4.05 installation.
Figure 10. Acrobat Reader Installing
step8. The driver, utility and user manual will be copied to the system. Wait
for the setup program to finish the installation (Figure 11)
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Figure 11. Setup Complete
step9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to
complete the installation
step10. For hardware installation of the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless
USB adapter, refer to the next section Hardware Installation in Windows
98SE/Me/2000.
Hardware Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/2000
The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB driver and utility are included on
the accompanying installation CD. Be sure you have completed the installation
procedures in the previous section before installing the hardware (your USB
network adapter will not work properly if the driver and utilities are not installed
correctly).
step1. After completing the software installation, connect a USB cable to the
USB Adapter and to a USB port on the computer. The New Hardware
Found screen will open (Figure 12)
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Figure 12. New Hardware Found
If you are asked to insert the Windows 98SE CD-ROM during the installation,
insert your Windows 98SE CD-ROM and click Yes. Microsoft Internet Explorer
may start up. Please close it.
step2. When the USB adapter setup task is complete, start the NDC
InstantWave Utility. To start the utility, refer to Using the Utility, page
22
Additional Note for Windows 2000
If you install the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter under
Windows 2000, a message will appear as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. Digital Signature Not Found
Click Yes to complete the USB adapter setup.
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Installation in Windows XP
The NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter supports the Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration service. There is no need to install a third-party
utility program.
step1. Insert the NDC InstantWave 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter installation
CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will automatically
start (Figure 14)
Figure 14. Setup in Windows XP
step2. The setup program will copy driver files used by the NDC InstantWave
11Mbps Wireless USB adapter to the system and then close
automatically
step3. Connect a USB cable to the USB Adapter and to a USB port on the
computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically open
(Figure 15)
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Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard-1
step4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next to go to the next
screen (Figure 16)
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Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard-2
step5. Select the location c:\windows\inf\netvusba.inf and click Next. A
message will appear as shown in (Figure 17)
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Figure 17. Hardware Installation
step6. Click Continue Anyway to complete the USB adapter setup (Figure 18)
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