Beacon Computer Lan Adapter manual Radio Antenna, Security Features, Link Test

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Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter

Link Test

The link test tool is used to determine RF coverage. The test results help the installer eliminate low RF signal level area that can result in loss of connection.

Radio Antenna

The Snap-On Diversity antenna comes standard with the PC Card and provides omni-directional coverage.

A benefit of the diversity antenna system is improved cover- age. At the edges of the RF coverage or fringe areas, there are very often multiple signals reaching the receiver, all from the same transmitter. These signals travel in different paths (multipath) and are caused by reflection and shadows of the RF signals. When the signals combine, the receiver may have trouble decoding the data. The Aironet radio’s ability to switch and sample between these antennas allows it to select the optimum antenna for receiving the packet.

Optional antennas are offered for the PC Card. Consult the Aironet Antenna Guide document number 710-003725 for more information.

Security Features

The Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter employs Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technology, previously developed for military “anti-jamming” and “low probability of intercept” radio systems.

The Aironet Access Point must be set to the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) as all other Aironet devices on the wireless infrastructure. Units with a different SSID will not be able to directly communicate with each other.

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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 Typographical Conventions Convention Type of InformationAbout the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter SectionSafety Information Dipole Antenna Snap-On AntennaHigh Gain Antennas Other Devices in the Wireless Network Direct Sequence Radio Technology Radio CharacteristicsData Transparency and Protocols Radio Ranges Protocols SupportedSite Survey Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Radio Antenna Security FeaturesLink Test Terminology Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Ad Hoc Wireless LAN System ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Coverage Options Minimal Overlap Coverage OptionHeavy Overlap Coverage Option Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Installing the Hardware Before You Start Antenna Connectors Overview of the 4000 Series PC CardStandard Antennas Attaching the Snap-On Antenna Attaching the AntennaAttaching a Remote Antenna Detaching the Snap-On Antenna Detaching the AntennaDetaching a Remote Antenna Connecting the PC Card Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterRemoving the PC Card Installing the Hardware Installing the Software Driver OverviewDriver Disk Structure PROTOCOL.INIVXD4500.VXD Windows 95 or Windows 98 NDIS3 Installation Installing the Software Select Other Require Windows NT NDIS3 InstallationSelect Add Adapters Disk from manufacturerInstalling the Software Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation DOS NDIS2 Installation Minimum PROTOCOL.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software DOS Packet Driver Installation Minimum AWCPKT.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software ODI Driver Installation Minimum NET.CFG Driver SettingsGeneral Information Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings General Network Keywords Value Description Advanced Network Keywords Value Description Fragmentation Keywords Value Description FragthresholdPower Management Keywords Value Description Fastlistentime FastlistendelayListendecay Scanning Keywords Value Description 10 Infrastructure Keywords Value Description Authtype OFF, Open AuthtimeoutSpecifiedapto HaredkeyBeaconperiod 11 Ad Hoc Keywords Value DescriptionJoinnetto DschannelInstalling the Software 12 PC Card Keywords Value Description Installing the Software Utilities Site Survey and Link TestUtilities Utilities Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Perform a Link Test Number of Packets Link Test Command in WinDGSIP address of Aironet Access Point Packet SizeLinkscope Utilities Upgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or Windows Loading New Firmware VersionsSelect Load New Firmware Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOS Utility DescriptionUtilities Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Indicator LEDsGreen LED Operating Messages Condition Amber LED Operating Messages Green LED ConditionIf Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact Error Messages and Trouble Shooting LAN Drivers Supported PC Card SpecificationsAppendix a Table A.1 Supported Drivers Protocol Operating SystemTable A.2 Radio Specifications Description Radio SpecificationsFCC ID Table A.4 Physical Characteristics Description Power RequirementsTable A.3 Power Requirements Specification Value Physical SpecificationsMechanical Description Figure A.1 Mechanical OutlineAppendix B Using the WinDGS UtilityCommands Menu Select CardStatistics Load New FirmwareEdit Properties StatusRadio Off/On Link TestSite Survey ExitOptions Menu Screen Update TimerPreferences Edit Parameters Save Properties OptionsSystem Parameters Network type Infrastructure ModeName Power Save Mode Network type Ad Hoc ModeConstant Awake Mode CAM Fast Power Save ModeMaximum Power Save Mode Network Parameters RF Network ParametersModel Allowable Selections Antenna Mode Advanced InfrastructureSpecified Access Point RTS ThresholdRTS Retry Limit Advanced Ad Hoc/IBSSChannel Beacon Period Wake DurationAppendix C User WarningAppendix C Appendix C Declaration of Conformity CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815PC4800 Appendix C Communications Appendix DTechnical Support Web Site