Aironet LM4810B Guía de usuario

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 3875 Embassy ParkwayAkron, Ohio 44333-8357www.aironet.comUser’s Guide4800B SeriesAironet Wireless LAN AdapterD

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter4Aironet Driver Installation StepsInstalling the Driver for Windows 98If the operating system on your co

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter5NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, go to the Aironet website (www.aironet.com) and dow

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter611. In the My Computer window, double-click the Con-trol Panel icon.12. In the Control Panel window, do

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter7Installing the Driver for Windows 95 If the operating system on your computer is Windows 95, follow th

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter8NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, go to the Aironet website (www.aironet.com) and dow

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter911. In the My Computer window, double-click the Con-trol Panel icon.12. In the Control Panel window, do

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter10NOTE: The PC Card slot will be on the left or right side of the computer, depending on the model.CAUTI

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter11window, select Client Name. Type your computer's unique client name in the Value dialog box.11. S

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Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities13Section 2Using the WinDGS UtilitiesWinDGS is used to perform user-level diagnostics on your Aironet Wireless LA

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Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities14Select CardThis allows another installed Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Card to be chosen. The property screens w

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities15clicking on the X in the upper right hand corner of the dialog box.StatusThe Status screen shows the current st

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities16• Continuous Link Test:Selecting this item causes the link test to run contin-uously until Stop, OK, or Cancel

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities17Point Technical Reference Manual for more infor-mation.10. Set up the test options to accurately model the syst

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities18You should always conduct a site survey with all variables set to the operational values. You should also try t

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities19Radio Off/OnRadio Off/On allows you to selectively turn off or on the power to the radio. Turning the radio off

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities20Status Bar Options Use the Status Bar Options to include seconds on the clock display on the WinDGS main screen

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities21• RF Network Parameters• Advanced (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc)Each sub-screen is described below.System Parameter

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities22Network type (Ad Hoc Mode)This mode is used to set up a small, temporary network between two or more computers.

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities23Wireless LAN Adapter to conserve the most power while still maintaining an infrastructure connection. Using Max

Table of ContentsiAbout the User’s Guide ...iiiTypographical Conventions...

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities24encrypted “challenge packet” to the client. The client then encrypts the challenge packet and sends it back to

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities25• Enable WEP: Select this checkbox to enable WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol). The checkbox will be inaccessibl

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities26municate using the left antenna port since no antenna is connected to it.• Left Antenna Only (J2): Choose this

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities27the system more immune to interference and collisions. Refer to the IEEE 802.11 Standard for more information o

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities28Using the Site Survey Active Mode FeatureIf your PC4800B Series Wireless LAN Adapter contains the latest firmwa

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities29ber of packets you specify on the Number of Packets set-ting.)Destination is Another Aironet DeviceClick this c

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities30Packet Tx TypeThis parameter sets the packet type that will be used during the test. If you select Unicast, the

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities31Using the Linkscope UtilityThe Linkscope utility provides a graphical display of:• Signal Quality• Signal Stren

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities32OptionsThe Options pull-down menu includes the following options:PreferencesWhen you select Preferences, this w

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities33main window. Type a value in the entry field or use the slider bar to adjust the setting.• Display Icon in Syst

Table of ContentsiiUsing WEPKey...34Section 3: Error Messages and TroubleshootingError Messages and

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities34Using the WEPKey UtilityThis section briefly explains how to use the Aironet WEP-Key Utility to configure a WEP

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities35The following login screen appears: Passwords are case sensitive, and can contain up to 256 characters. The def

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities36To enable or disable WEP, set the WEP key with the WEPKey utility, and then open WinDGS. At the WinDGS main scr

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities37Passwords are case sensitive, and can contain up to 256 characters. The default password is Aironet (upper-case

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities38Click the Transmit Key button next to the key you want to use.A check appears in the Already Set box next to ex

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities39Type the Option Code and click OK. You can then set up WEP keys and use the WinDGS utility to enable WEP.8. You

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Section 3: Error Messages and Troubleshooting41Section 3Error Messages and Trouble-shootingThe Wireless LAN Adapter provides LED messages and error co

Section 3: Error Messages and Troubleshooting42Table 3.1 – Green LED Operating MessagesTable 3.2 – Amber LED Operating MessagesGreen LED ConditionOff

Section 3: Error Messages and Troubleshooting43If Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact• Change your location or the location of the antenna by a few

About the User’s GuideiiiAbout the User’s GuideThis guide covers the installation, configuration, control, and maintenance of your Aironet 4800B Serie

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Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview45Appendix AAironet Wireless LAN Adapter OverviewThe Aironet 4800B Series Wireless LAN Adapter is a P

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview46Safety InformationThe FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview47more from your body. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for p

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview48Wireless LAN Adapter will usually still be successful in its transmission.Data Transparency and Pro

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview49application is a unique installation. Before installing the system, users should perform a site sur

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview50Link TestThe link test tool is used to determine RF coverage. The test results help the installer e

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview51structure. The association table maintains entries for all the nodes situated below the Access Poin

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview52tion information in its association table that covers all nodes that access the wired network (back

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview53Figure A.2 - Wireless InfrastructureIn a wireless infrastructure, an Aironet Access Point is used a

About the User’s GuideivTypographical ConventionsWhen reading the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual, it is important to understand the symbo

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview54Figure A.3 - Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LANA Micro-Cellular Networ

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview55Figure A.4 - Extended Infrastructure Using RepeatersAn Aironet Access Point can be configured as a

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview56Coverage OptionsThe system architecture options of the wireless station and Access Points provide f

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview57Figure A.6 - Heavy Overlap Coverage OptionBy arranging the Access Points so the overlap in coverage

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview58Figure A.7 - Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage OptionMultiple systems can operate in the same v

Appendix B: PC Card Specifications59Appendix BPC Card SpecificationsLAN Drivers SupportedTable B.1 – Supported Drivers:Drivers Operating SystemNDIS3 W

Appendix B: PC Card Specifications60Radio SpecificationsTable B.2 – Radio SpecificationsItem Specification DescriptionRadio Type Direct Sequence 2.4 G

Appendix B: PC Card Specifications61Power RequirementsTable B.3 – Power RequirementsPhysical SpecificationsTable B.4 – Physical CharacteristicsSpecifi

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Appendix C: Channels63Appendix CChannelsThe channel identifiers and the channel center frequencies of each 22 MHz wide channel are shown in the table

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter1Section 1Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterThis section describes the procedures for installing the Wi

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Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity65Appendix DDeclarations of ConformityManufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity66• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connec

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity67Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance StatementThis Class B Digital apparatus meets all the

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity68European Telecommunication Standards InstituteStatement of ComplianceInformation to UserThis equipment has bee

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Appendix E: Technical Support71Appendix ETechnical Support CommunicationsUse the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group:

Appendix E: Technical Support72

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter2Before You StartFor the PC Card to be used with a computing device (desk-top personal computer, noteboo

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter3Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter This section provides instructions for installing an Aironet client