Compex-systems IWAVEPORT WL11A+ Manual de usuario

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Chapter 1 Product Overview 3The following figure shows an example of how a Compex WL11A+ can work in an Ad-Hoc architecture. In an Ad-Hoc arch

Chapter 1 Product Overview 41.5 Technical Specifications Model iWavePort WL11A+ Industry Standards IEEE 802.11 & 802.11b DSSS CE Mark, FCC

Chapter 2 Getting Started 5Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter outlines the basic requirements before you begin any installation and configu

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 6Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation The Compex WL11A+ is a Plug and Play device. You can

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 72. The LED will light up indicating that the WL11A+ is receiving power from your laptop. 3. You

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 85. Insert the CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. Select Specify a location:, Enter text shown be

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 9For Windows XP: To begin: 1. Insert the Compex WL11A+ into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop. 2.

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 105. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select Include this location in the search:, enter x:\Wi

Chapter 3 Hardware and Software Installation 117. Go to My Computer, right mouse click and go to Properties. Select Hardware and then click Devi

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 12Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration This chapter explains the configuration of the Compex WL11A+ us

ii Copyrights © 2002 Compex Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved This document contains information, which is protected by copyright. Reproductio

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 13 Figure 4.1b Client Manager Utility Setup 2. Click on Next and a License Agreement screen would be di

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 143. Enter the destination folder you want your Client Manager to be installed in and Click Next. Fig

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 155. Check on the language of your choice and click Next. Figure 4.1f Select Language 6. Check the b

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 167. Once the installation is completed, you will be able to see the utility icon like the one below appe

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 17 Close Window: Closes the Wireless Client Manager window and minimizes it into the system tray. Figur

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 18Add/Edit Configuration Profile: The Add/Edit Configuration Profile allows the user to set the PCMCIA

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 19 Figure 4.2.2c Peer to Peer Group Mode Figure 4.2.2d Act as Base Station Mode WL11A+ WL

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 20 Select Add/Edit Configuration Profile to display the following screen. You can add a new profile by

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 21 Type in the Network Name (ESSID) or press Scan to allow automatic scanning of all available networks.

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 22Note: Selecting On (Lower power consumption and performance) enables your laptop to use less battery

iii FCC NOTICE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 23 Select Configuration Profile: This enables you to select pre-programmed profiles that you have alre

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 24 This allows the user to test the card to verify that the various parameters as shown in the figure bel

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 25 Figure 4.2.3c Test Results Test Results: This diagnostic tool helps indicate the signal strength and

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 26 Figure 4.2.3d Test History Test History: This diagnostic tool allows the users to monitor the signa

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 27 Figure 4.2.3e Log Settings Log Settings: This feature allows users to log in data on the performan

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 28 Figure 4.2.3f AP Names Selection: This feature allows users to monitor the networks detected by the

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 29 Figure 4.2.3g Site Monitor Site Monitor: Every networking product has a unique MAC address. The Sit

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 30 Figure 4.2.3h Log Settings Log Settings: This enables the user to log in the results from the test

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 31 Figure 4.2.3i AP Names AP Names: AP Names show the access points (APs) that is detected by the Com

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 32 Figure 4.2.4a Wireless Client Manager Under Help Configuration Contents: Clicking on Contents will b

iv Technical Support Information The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install Guide. For technical support, you

Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration 33 Version Info: Displays the Utility Version, the Driver Version, the Card Specifications of the Compex

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 34Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration This chapter discusses the configuration of your TCP/IP connection of your Co

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 353. Go through the list of Network Components in the Network window Configuration tab. If TCP/IP is not instal

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 366. After TCP/IP is installed, go back to the Network screen and select TCP/IP in the list of Network Componen

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 377. Click Properties, and configure the settings in each of the TCP/IP Properties window. Figure 5.1e IP Add

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 38 5.2 TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP For Windows XP users, you do not need to add the TC

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 39 Figure 5.2b WL11A+ Network Connection 2. Right click on the Wireless Network Connections with the Compex

Chapter 5 TCP/IP Configuration 40 Figure 5.2c IP Address Configuration 3. Configure your IP address and the rest of the parameters so that y

Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP 41Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP 6.1 Configuring wireless connec

Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP 42 Figure 6.1c Available Networks 3. A screen like Figure 6.1c would appear with the av

v About This Document The product described in this document, Compex iWavePort Series, WL11A+ is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. Th

Chapter 6 Wireless Network Configuration in Windows XP 43 Figure 6.1d Wireless Network Configuration 4. A screen like Figure 6.1d would be sho

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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Client Manager Configuration...12 4.1 Installing the Wireless Client Man

Chapter 1 Product Overview 1Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction Wireless networking is a convenient way of setting up a network both a

Chapter 1 Product Overview 21.3.3 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128-bit data encryption For data privacy, the Compex iWavePort WL11A+ uses