Mitsubishi Electronics A111 user manual System Requirements, InstallationProcedures

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Quick Start

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Installation

System Requirements

To begin using the A111 Wireless Card Adaptor, you must have the following minimum requirements:

•Windows 2000 or XP

•Standard PCMCIA Slot Type II

•128MB system memory or larger

•300MHz processor or higher

InstallationProcedures

Important: Install the A111 WLAN Card utilities before inserting the A111 card into your computer.

Follow these two easy steps before using the A111 card.

1.Install the A111 WLAN Card Utilities/Driver from the support CD.

2.Insert the A111 card into your computer.

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Contents Wireless Card Adaptor User’s Manual A111 Wireless Card Adaptor Disclaimer Installation InstallationProceduresSystem Requirements Installation Installing the A111 utilities and driver ClickInstallA111WLANCardUtilities/DriverConfiguring the Wlan utility Quick Start Select Soft AP Mode Soft AP Windows XP OnlySoft AP Access Control and WDS Access Control and WDS SettingsAccess Control Network Range ExtensionTo disable this function LNK Link LED Reading the A111 Status IndicatorsACT Activity LED Reference ChapterOverviewAdditional Reference Windows XP Wireless Options A111ControlCenter Using the Control Center TaskbarStarting the Control Center manually Reference Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Reference Taskbar Icon Right Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Left Menu Starting Wireless Settings Wireless Settings UtilityStatus Status Tab Reference Association State MAC addressCurrent Channel Current Data RateReference Radio State Activate ConfigurationSave as Profile Frame Error Status Connection TabFrame Sent/Received Connection QualityStatus IP Config Tab ButtonConfig Basic Tab As Wireless LANNetwork Type Network Name SsidData Rate Reference ChannelOthers Data encryption WEP enabled Config Encryption TabWireless Network Key Default Key Two ways to assign WEP keysReference 64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit Survey Site Survey Tab ButtonsAbout Version Info Tab Exit Wireless Settings Link StateAd Hoc Software Reference Windows XP Wireless Properties Wireless Properties ChapterReference Windows XP Wireless Properties Troubleshooting Verify if the A111 card is installed correctlyCannot connect to any Access Points Verify that the Network Type is in Infrastructure modeBad link quality or bad signal strength Cannot connect to a Station A111 CardGlossary Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11g Default KeyDevice Name Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemDSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11bExtended Service Set ESS Essid Extended Service Set IdentifierEncryption EthernetIeee Ieee 802.11a 54Mbits/secISP Internet Service Provider Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secIeee 802.11g InfrastructureMAC Address Media Access Control LAN Local Area NetworkNAT Network Address Translation NIC Network Interface CardSsid Service Set Identifier Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AlliancePreamble Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWlan Wireless Local Area Network WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessService Contacts Western Australia