Aironet PC3500 Guide de l'utilisateur

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. • 367 Ghent Road, Suite 300P.O. Box 5292 • Fairlawn, Ohio 44334-0292User’s Guide and TechnicalReference ManualAi

ixAppendix BOverview of WinDGS ...62Commands Menu...

xList of FiguresFigure 1.1 - Viewing the Infrastructure ...11Figure 1.2 - Ad Hoc Wireless LAN ...

xiList of TablesTable 1.1 - Supported Drivers...5Table 3.1 - Driver Disk Structure...

1About the User’s GuideThis guide covers the installation, configuration, control andmaintenance of your Aironet PC3500 PC Card Wireless LANAdapter.Pl

2Appendix A – PC3500 Specifications – provides PC3500 radioand physical specifications.Appendix B – Using the WinDGS Utility – provides detaileddescri

3Typographical ConventionsWhen reading the User’s Guide and Technical ReferenceManual, it is important to understand the symbol and formattingconventi

4Section 1Welcome to the Aironet PC3500The Aironet PC3500 is a PC Card radio module that providestransparent wireless data communications between fixe

5If a particular frequency encounters a level of noise and/orinterference, the PC3500 will rebroadcast part of thetransmission where interference occu

6Radio CharacteristicsThe PC3500 uses a radio modulation technique known asFrequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) transmission. Itcombines high data

7• Antenna Type and Placement. Proper antennaconfiguration is a critical factor in maximizing radiorange. As a general guide, range increases in pr

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8Radio AntennaThe Snap-On Diversity antenna comes standard with thePC3500 and provides omni-directional coverage.A benefit of diversity system is impr

9TerminologyWhen configuring your system and your PC3500, keep in mindthe following terminology:Root Unit – The root unit (Aironet Access Point) is lo

10Power Save Mode (PSP) – Power Save Mode allowscomputers (usually portable computers) to power up only partof the time to conserve energy. If a radi

11Figure 1.1 - Viewing the InfrastructureFile ServerWorkstationAironetAccess Point(Repeater)Aironet Access Point(Root Unit)WorkstationWired LAN

12System ConfigurationsThe PC3500 can be used in a variety of network systemconfigurations. Aironet Access Points (AP3500-E orAP3500-T) provide connec

13Figure 1.3 - Wireless InfrastructureIn a wireless infrastructure, an Aironet Access Point is used as astand-alone root unit. The root unit is not a

14Figure 1.4 - Wireless Infrastructure with WorkstationsAccessing a Wired LANA Micro-Cellular Network can be created by placing two ormore Aironet Acc

15Figure 1.5 - Extended Infrastructure Using RepeatersAn Aironet Access Point can be configured as a stand-alonerepeater to extend the range of your i

16Coverage OptionsThe system architecture options of the PC3500 station andAccess Points provide for a variety of coverage alternatives andflexibility

17Figure 1.7 - Heavy Overlap Coverage OptionBy arranging the Access Points so the overlap in coverage areais nearly maximized, a large number of mobil

iiManufacturers Federal Communication CommissionDeclaration of Conformity StatementModels: PC3500Manufacturer :Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc.36

18Figure 1.8 - Multiple Overlapping SystemsCoverage OptionMultiple systems can operate in the same vicinity. Thearchitecture provides multiple channe

19Section 2Installing the PC3500 HardwareThis section describes the procedures for installing the AironetPC3500 Wireless LAN Adapter.Here’s what you’l

20Before You StartFor the PC3500 to be used with a computing device (desktoppersonal computer, notebook, laptop computer, portable orhand-held device)

21Figure 2.1 - Overview of the PC3500Antenna ConnectorsThe PC3500 has two female MicroMate antenna connectors onone end. All antennas and cables atta

22Standard AntennasThe Snap-On Diversity antenna comes with the PC3500 andattaches directly to the PC Card. Its small size allows mobilecommunication

23Attaching the AntennaCAUTION: The Snap-On antenna should neverbe placed in contact with metal surfaces.To attach the Snap-On antenna:NOTE: PC3500 Ad

24Detaching the AntennaTo detach the Snap-On Antenna:1. Remove the PC3500 from the PC Card slot.2. Grasp the center of the antenna with the thumb an

25Installing the PC3500 into the PC Card SlotBefore you begin, examine the PC3500. One end is a dual row68-pin PC Card connector. This side will be i

26Section 3Installing the PC3500 SoftwareThe PC3500 card is supplied with PACKET, NDIS2, NDIS3and ODI drivers allowing operation under DOS, Windows 3.

27The driver disk shipped with the PC3500 is organized as follows:Table 3.1 - Driver Disk StructureREADME.TXT Contains latest information about the di

iiiDepartment of Communications - CanadaCanadian Compliance StatementThis Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the CanadianInterfer

28Windows 95 NDIS3 InstallationTo complete the installation of the PC3500 under Windows 95,make sure that the Windows 95 PC Card driver is installed a

29Windows NT NDIS3 InstallationTo complete the installation of the PC3500 usingWindows NT, verify PCMCIA card and socket servicesare enabled using Dev

30Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation1. Power on your computer and start Windows for Workgroups.2. Go to the Network program group and click o

31DOS NDIS2 InstallationThe PC3500 LAN Adapter can be installed in a NetBIOScompliant DOS environment such as MicroSoft LAN Manageror PC LAN.The insta

32DOS Packet Driver InstallationThe installation of this driver includes creating or editing aconfiguration file (AWCPKT.INI). It is required that th

33ODI Driver InstallationThe PC3500 can be installed in an ODI compliant DOSenvironment such as Novell NetWare.Table 3.4 - Minimum NET.CFG Driver Sett

34General Information• AWCPKT.INI file must have a section header of[AWCPKT].• PROTOCOL.INI file can have any section header, but thesection must co

35• For Packet string parameters, the string can be enclosedwith double quotes or single quotes. If a string is quoted,any character except a “null”

36Driver Keywords and SettingsThe default PC3500 configuration is set to:• Constant Awake Mode.• Infrastructure Mode. This allows association with a

37The following tables contain keywords and parameter settingscommon to both the NDIS2 PROTOCOL.INI, ODI NET.CFG,and the PKT AWCPKT.INI configuration

ivDeclaration of ConformityAironet Model Number:PC3500Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EECApplication of Council Directive: 72/23/EECCE Type E

38Network performance can be optimized with the followingvariables.Table 3.6 - Advanced Network KeywordsKeywords Value DescriptionLONGRETRYLIMIT 0 – 2

39Additional system performance adjustments can be made withthe following group of variables.Table 3.7 - Fragmentation KeywordsKeywords Value Descript

40PC3500 power management can be adjusted with the followinggroup of variables.Table 3.8 - Power Management KeywordsKeywords Value DescriptionPOWERSAV

41Table 3.8 - Power Management Keywords (Continued)Keywords Value DescriptionFASTLISTENTIME 0 – 0xFFFF Infrastructure only - determineshow often to aw

42Additional system performance adjustments can be made withthe following group of variables.Table 3.9 - Scanning KeywordsKeywords Value DescriptionSC

43Additional system performance adjustments can be made withthe following parameters.Table 3.10 - Infrastructure KeywordsKeywords Value DescriptionSSI

44Table 3.10 - Infrastructure Keywords (Continued)Keywords Value DescriptionSPECIFIEDAPTO 0 – 0xFFFFTime in Kµsec to attempt toassociate to a specifie

45Ad hoc system operation is accomplished with the followinggroup of variables.Table 3.11 - Ad Hoc KeywordsKeywords Value DescriptionJOINNETTO 0 – 0xF

46The following is a list of keywords that will control the hostsystem hardware resources the PC3500 requires.NOTE: At a minimum, the PC3500 requires

47Table 3.12 - PC Card KeywordsKeyword Value DescriptionPORTBASE 0 – 0xFFFF Optional – specifies the starting addressfor a block of 64 consecutive 16

vSafety InformationThe FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safetystandard for human exposure to radiated frequency (RF)electromagnetic

48Section 4UtilitiesThis section describes procedures for using utilities andupdating firmware depending on the operating system used.See Appendix B f

49 The link test tool helps determine the RF network coverage.The results of the link test will help eliminate low RF signallevel areas that can resul

509. Navigate through the Aironet Access Point menu to thelink test option. See the AP3500 Technical ReferenceManual for more information.10. Set up

511. From the link test command menu, enter the followingparameters:• IP address of Aironet Access Point:This parameter specifies the IP address of

52LinkscopeLinkscope provides a graphical display of:• Signal Quality• Signal StrengthLinkscope determines the performance of the RF link betweena P

53Loading New Firmware VersionsThe PC3500 firmware is contained in the card’s flash memory.Flash memory allows for easy updating of the firmware asnec

54If Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOS:The FLSH3545.COM program is used to load new firmware tosystems operating under DOS and Windows 3.11.To

55Section 5Error Messages and Trouble ShootingThe PC3500 provides LED messages and error codes. Thissection provides the general procedures for correc

56Table 5.1 – Green LED Operating MessagesGreed LED ConditionOff No power or errorFlashing Quickly Power on, self-test OK,scanning for networkFlashing

57If Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact• Change your location or the location of the antenna by a fewfeet and transmit again.• Make sure the ante

viFor Snap-On AntennaAlways orient antenna such that it is at least 5 cm (2 inches)away from your body.For Dipole AntennaAlways orient antenna such th

58 Appendix A - PC3500 SpecificationsLAN Drivers SupportedTable A.1 - Supported DriversProtocol Operating SystemODI DOS based driver for Novell Netwar

59Radio SpecificationsTable A.2 - Radio SpecificationsItem Specification DescriptionRadio Type Frequency Hopper 2.4 GHz ISM BandOperatingFrequency2400

60Power RequirementsTable A.3 - Power RequirementsSpecification ValueOperational Voltage5.0 ±0.25 VoltsReceive Mode Current 300 mAHigh Power Transmit

61Mechanical DescriptionFigure A.1 - Mechanical OutlineRF CONN. (2).196 LED LOC'N (2) J1 and J2 provided for diversityantenna connections. I

62Appendix B - Using the WinDGS UtilityOverview of WinDGSWinDGS is used to perform user level diagnostics on yourAironet Wireless LAN Adapter Card in

63Edit PropertiesWinDGS allows you to change the configuration parameters ofyour currently installed PC3500. Depending on the preferencesyou have set,

64Options MenuThe Options Menu includes:• Preferences• Screen Update Timer• Save Properties OptionsPreferencesThe WinDGS Preferences allow you to c

65• Always Prompt the User: This option, when checked, willprompt the user to save the current settings to the Registry. Ifthe box is not checked, th

66SSIDThe Service Set Identifier (SSID) controls access to a givenwireless network. This value MUST match the SSID of any/allAccess Points that you wa

67Power Save ModePower Save Mode is recommended for devices where powerconsumption is a major concern, such as small battery powereddevices. Power Sav

viiTable of ContentsAbout the User's Guide... 1Typographical Conventions...

68RF Network ParametersRF Network Parameters include:• Fragment Threshold: This parameter defines a thresholdabove which the RF packet will be split

69Advanced (Infrastructure)The following parameters are contained in both the Infrastructureand Ad Hoc Modes:• Antenna Mode• Specified Access Point•

70Specified Access PointThis parameter is the MAC address of the preferred Access Pointyou want to associate with. It is important to note that if you

71Advanced (Ad Hoc/IBSS)In Ad Hoc Mode, you can also modify the following parameters:• Hop Set• Hop Pattern• Hop Dwell Period• Beacon Period• Wak

72Hop Dwell PeriodThis parameter specifies how long the system will stay on onefrequency before hopping to the next frequency in the pattern.The maxim

73Technical SupportAironet Wireless Communications, Inc.367 Ghent Road, Suite 300PO Box 5292Fairlawn, Ohio 44334-0292Telephone - (800) 705-5555Fax - (

viiiWindows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation ......30DOS NDIS2 Installation ..............31DOS