Beacon Computer Lan Adapter manual Appendix C, User Warning

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Appendix C

Appendix C

Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement

Models: PC4500, PC4800

Manufacturer:

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 3875 Embassy Parkway

Akron, OH 44333-8357 330-664-7900

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equip- ment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio\TV technician.

User Warning

The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Aironet could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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Contents User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc Table of Contents Appendix a Appendix D Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Convention Type of Information Typographical ConventionsAbout the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Section Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN AdapterSafety Information High Gain Antennas Snap-On AntennaDipole Antenna Other Devices in the Wireless Network Data Transparency and Protocols Radio CharacteristicsDirect Sequence Radio Technology Site Survey Protocols SupportedRadio Ranges Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Link Test Security FeaturesRadio Antenna Terminology Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter System Configurations Ad Hoc Wireless LANWireless Infrastructure Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Minimal Overlap Coverage Option Coverage OptionsHeavy Overlap Coverage Option Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Installing the Hardware Before You Start Overview of the 4000 Series PC Card Antenna ConnectorsStandard Antennas Attaching a Remote Antenna Attaching the AntennaAttaching the Snap-On Antenna Detaching a Remote Antenna Detaching the AntennaDetaching the Snap-On Antenna Removing the PC Card Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterConnecting the PC Card Installing the Hardware Driver Overview Installing the SoftwarePROTOCOL.INI Driver Disk StructureVXD4500.VXD Windows 95 or Windows 98 NDIS3 Installation Installing the Software Select Add Adapters Windows NT NDIS3 InstallationSelect Other Require Disk from manufacturerInstalling the Software Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation Minimum PROTOCOL.INI Driver Settings DOS NDIS2 InstallationInstalling the Software Minimum AWCPKT.INI Driver Settings DOS Packet Driver InstallationInstalling the Software Minimum NET.CFG Driver Settings ODI Driver InstallationGeneral Information Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings General Network Keywords Value Description Advanced Network Keywords Value Description Fragthreshold Fragmentation Keywords Value DescriptionPower Management Keywords Value Description Listendecay FastlistendelayFastlistentime Scanning Keywords Value Description 10 Infrastructure Keywords Value Description Specifiedapto AuthtimeoutAuthtype OFF, Open HaredkeyJoinnetto 11 Ad Hoc Keywords Value DescriptionBeaconperiod DschannelInstalling the Software 12 PC Card Keywords Value Description Installing the Software Site Survey and Link Test UtilitiesUtilities Utilities Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Perform a Link Test IP address of Aironet Access Point Link Test Command in WinDGSNumber of Packets Packet SizeLinkscope Utilities Select Load New Firmware Loading New Firmware VersionsUpgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or Windows Utility Description Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOSUtilities Indicator LEDs Error Messages and Trouble ShootingAmber LED Operating Messages Green LED Condition Green LED Operating Messages ConditionIf Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Appendix a PC Card SpecificationsLAN Drivers Supported Table A.1 Supported Drivers Protocol Operating SystemFCC ID Radio SpecificationsTable A.2 Radio Specifications Description Table A.3 Power Requirements Specification Value Power RequirementsTable A.4 Physical Characteristics Description Physical SpecificationsFigure A.1 Mechanical Outline Mechanical DescriptionCommands Menu Using the WinDGS UtilityAppendix B Select CardEdit Properties Load New FirmwareStatistics StatusSite Survey Link TestRadio Off/On ExitPreferences Screen Update TimerOptions Menu Save Properties Options Edit ParametersName Network type Infrastructure ModeSystem Parameters Constant Awake Mode CAM Network type Ad Hoc ModePower Save Mode Fast Power Save ModeMaximum Power Save Mode RF Network Parameters Network ParametersModel Allowable Selections Advanced Infrastructure Antenna ModeRTS Threshold Specified Access PointChannel Advanced Ad Hoc/IBSSRTS Retry Limit Wake Duration Beacon PeriodUser Warning Appendix CAppendix C Appendix C CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815 Declaration of ConformityPC4800 Appendix C Technical Support Appendix DCommunications Web Site