Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WL11-SD du fabricant AmbiCom
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AmbiCom WL11-SD Wireless LAN SD Card User Manual Version 3.0 October 15, 2004.
Table of Contents 1 WL11-SD features ........................................................ 3 2 Package Contents & System Requirements .................. 3 2.1 P ackage Contents ................................................. 3 2.2 System R equirements .
1 WL11-SD features The AmbiCom Wireless SD Card conveniently connects your PDA to an existing wireless network without cables or wires. In addition to the slim and ultra light weight SD design, the Wi.
Compatible with wireless LAN system based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that complies with the “IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs”. Support Ad hoc and Infrastructure modes for easy wireless communication. Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.
Access Point or Router that may be connected to the broadband or dial-up connection or Wireless Hot Spot and now you are ready to: Share files and printers* Access the Internet Listen to i.
Click WL11-SD to start your installation. Please select the appropriate operating system and region..
Click Next . Click YES . You will see the following Windows..
Click YES to accept the installation. Continue follow the installation wizard. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. 5 WL11-SD Configuration Utility 5.1 Basic Setup When WL11-SD card is inserted, it sh ould connect to the available Access Point (AP) automatically.
5.2 Advanced Setup If specific wireless network setup is required, tab the icon, to access the pop-up utility shown below. Figures 1. Top Menu. The menu options are: ● Radio on ● Radio off ● Sta.
Radio on: Turns the wireless radio on. LED of the card will be flickering for few seconds to establish the connection. Radio off: Turns off the radio. A pop-up Windows will ask for your confirmation. If confirmed, the Status Icon will be changed to look like this Then WL11-SD card will stop functioning.
Channel: Shows the wireless radio channel currently used by the card. Rate: Shows the current transmit rate. This can be 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, or 11 Mbps. Auto is automatic selection. Signal Strength: Gives signal strength of the received signal. Wireless Network: Shows wireless networks available in the neighborhood.
Preferred Networks: Displays the preferred wireless networks available. Move Up: Moves the highlighted profile one line up to increase the association priority. Move Down: Moves the highlighted profile one line down to decrease the association priority.
Click on Info button will bring up the following Windows Figures 5. Figures 5. Connected network information 5.2.3 Advance Advanced Options: shows advanced configuration settings available for WL11-SD card. Figures 6. Advanced setup configuration Operation Mode: Shows three different operational options depending on applications.
Max Power Save: This option will give the best power savings but less emphasis on the performance. Max performance: This option will give the best performance. User can change the settings by clicking Apply button. 5.2.4 About About page content is shown in Figures 7.
show in Figures 8 and 9 appear . You can choose the AP they want to connect to. Figures 8 Figures 9 Note: In most cases, you should choose The Internet . If your network uses a VPN/proxy server, refer to the Windows Mobile 2003 manual for instructions.
Figures 10 AP can be added by clicking “Add New” in Figure 10. A Windows popped up as shown in Figure 13. Otherwise AP “B uffalo” can be selected by clicking on it. Another set of menu popped up: General, Network Key, and 802.1x. They are shown in Figures 11, and 12 respectively.
Figures 13 The connected AP “Buffalo” can be veri fied further. A green icon should come up at the bottom showing that an AP is connected, as shown in Figure 14. This should happen right after “Bu ffalo” is selected and connected. The Status menu in the GUI is shown in Figure 15.
6.2 WPA and 802.1x Authentication Configuration This section explains how to use the SDIO WLAN Card with Windows Mobile 2003 to connect to WPA or 802.1x network. Before you try to connect, be sure to install software and insert the card. 1. Prepare Network Information Verify Card and Network Compatibility WLAN SD card cannot connect to an 802.
certificate: using auto-enrollment, im porting a certificate file, and using Internet Explorer and web enrollmen t to request a certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA). Consult with your network administrator for instructions. For more information, please refer to http://www.
F. Enter the User , Password , and Server information as supplied by your network administrator. Tap OK . G. The program will generate a private key, stores it in its certificate store. It also generates a CSR and submits it to the Windows 2000/2003 server.
Connect to WLAN The Zero Configuration utility for Windows Mobile 2003 makes it quick and easy to connect to WLAN networks, in cluding 802.1x. For more details on the utility, refer to the Windows Mobile 2003 manual.
4. When you have connected, the “x” w ill disappear from the connection icon at the top of the screen. SCENARIO 2: The WLAN does not make the ESSID visible.
Tap Add New Settings… 3. In the General screen, enter the Network name (ESSID/SSID). Note that this name is case-sensitive. Select whether you want to connect to The Internet or Work . Note: In most cases, you should select The Internet . If your network has a VPN/proxy server, refer to the Windows Mobile 2003 manual for instructions.
- Data encryption (WEP Enabled): Check. - Network Authentication (Shared mode): Uncheck. - The key is provided to me automatically: Check. - Enable network access using IEEE 802.1x . Check. Select the correct EAP type for your network. - When done, tap ok .
■ WPA with RADIUS Network - Tap on the Network Key tab. Enter the following: - Authentication: select WPA . And check “ The key is provided for me automatically” . - Data encryption: select TKIP . - Tap on 802.1x tab, Enter the following: - Check “ Use IEEE 802.
Tap Automatically connect to non- preferred networks 6. Remove and re-insert the WLAN card. Wait for the device to automatically detect your WLAN. It may take between a few seconds to a minute. 7. When the bubble appears, select your WLAN. Tap Connect .
7 Troubleshooting Common Troubleshooting Tips LED Activity If you encounter difficulty using and/or installing your WL11-SD product, the error may be related to various causes: ● Out - of range situation, which prevents the WL11- SD Client from establishing a wireless connection with the network.
No driver loaded. Station not authorized to access network. WL11- SD Client defect The most common cause is simple mistake. First check whether the card is inserted properly or not. If the card is inserted properly, the connection icon (antenna) should be displayed.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté AmbiCom WL11-SD c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du AmbiCom WL11-SD - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation AmbiCom WL11-SD, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le AmbiCom WL11-SD va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le AmbiCom WL11-SD, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du AmbiCom WL11-SD.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le AmbiCom WL11-SD. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei AmbiCom WL11-SD ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
