Compex Systems WL11A+ manual About This Document, How to Use this Document, Conventions

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex iWavePort Series, WL11A+ is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the WL11A+. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who possesses some basic knowledge and expertise in the networking structure and protocols.

It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows 98/2000/XP operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating system, you may need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking.

How to Use this Document

The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient to find specific information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters that explain in details on the installation and configuration of WL11A+.

Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the information clearly. The Compex iWavePort 11Mbps PCMCIA Wireless LAN Card is often referred to as WL11A+ in this document. Below is a list of conventions used throughout.

NOTE

This section will consist of important features or instructions

CAUTION

This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data

WARNING

This section concerns risk of severe injury

References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold. For example, “Click on the Ok button”

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Contents Page Your Feedback Trademark InformationDisclaimer Declaration of Conformity FCC NoticeTechnical Support Information Technical Support CentersConventions How to Use this DocumentAbout This Document Table of Contents TCP/IP Configuration Client Manager ConfigurationIntroduction Features and BenefitsOverview Ieee 802.11b compliantExternal Antenna Connector Slot Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 64/128-bit data encryptionWhen do you need wireless LAN Applications2a Different Networking Infrastructures CCK, BPSK, Qpsk Technical SpecificationsSetup Considerations Package ContentSoftware requirements Hardware requirementsFor Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Compex WL11A+ Hardware Installation1c Add New Hardware Wizard Screen 1d Add New Hardware Wizard Screen For Windows XP 1b Windows Logo Test 1d Checking Status of WL11A+ Driver 1a Wireless Client Manager Setup Welcome Installing the Wireless Client Manager1b Client Manager Utility Setup 1d Choose Destination Folder 1f Select Language Under File Heading 2a Wireless Client Manager Configuration2a Wireless Client Manager Under Actions Configuration 2b Access Point/Residential Gateway Mode Add/Edit Configuration ProfileWL11A+ 2e Add/Edit Configuration Profile 2g Set Security Keys 2i Profile Configuration Done Under Advanced Headings Select Configuration Profile3b Wireless Client Manager Diagnose 3c Test Results 3d Test History 3e Log Settings 3f AP Names Selection 3g Site Monitor 3h Log Settings Under Help Headings 3i AP Names4a Wireless Client Manager Under Help Configuration 4c Version Info Adding TCP/IP network protocol for Windows 98/98SE/ME TCP/IP Configuration1b Select Network Component Type 1d Select TCP/IP protocol 1e IP Address Configuration 2a Network Connections Icon TCP/IP network protocol configuration for Windows XP2b WL11A+ Network Connection 2c IP Address Configuration 1a Network Icon on Taskbar Configuring wireless connection profiles in Windows XP1c Available Networks 1d Wireless Network Configuration