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

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter4Base AddressThe Base Address is controlled through DIP switches 4 and 5.NOTE: When PnP is selected, th

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter5IRQ LevelThe IRQ level is selected through DIP switches 1-3. The table below shows the switch position

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter6Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter This section provides instructions for installing an Aironet client

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter7Card Installation Steps1. Turn off the computer and all its components.2. Remove the computer cover.3.

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter86. Reinstall the screw to the top of the CPU back panel.7. The Aironet 4800B Series PCI or ISA Wireless

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Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter10Driver Installation StepsInstalling the Driver for Windows 98If the operating system on your computer

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter11If the Windows 98 files are installed on your com-puter, the Windows 98 files will usually be located

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter1215. In the Advanced window, select Client Name. Type your computer's unique client name in the Va

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter13NOTE: If your computer doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, go to the Aironet website (www.aironet.com) and do

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Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter1411. In the My Computer window, double-click the Con-trol Panel icon.12. In the Control Panel window, d

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter15Installing the Driver for Windows NT 4.0If the operating system on your computer is Windows NT 4.0, f

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter16drive letter may be different from this example.) Click OK. 6. In the Select OEM Option box, select th

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter173. Follow the setup instructions on the screen to com-plete the installation.Refer to Section 2 of thi

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Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities19Section 2Using the WinDGS UtilitiesWinDGS is used to perform user level diagnostics on your Aironet Wireless LA

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities20Select CardThis allows another installed Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Card to be chosen. The property screens w

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities21OK, or by clicking on the X in the upper right hand corner of the dialog box.StatusThe Status screen shows the

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities22number of packets received (even if none are lost) if the packet size is greater than 512 bytes.• Continuous Li

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities239. Navigate through the Aironet Access Point menu to the link test option. See the appropriate Access Point Tec

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

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities24Site SurveyTo perform a meaningful site survey, you need to conduct a test that will accurately model the inten

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities25The Overall Link Quality rating on the Site Survey window indicates the ability of the Aironet Wireless LAN Ada

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities26Update Timer. You can also set the Save Properties Options, which controls what is done with changes to the cur

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities27Using Edit PropertiesThe Edit Proper-ties screen, which you access from the Commands menu, includes four “pages

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities28having to memorize every MAC address. The name can be up to 16 characters.SSIDThe Service Set Identifier (SSID)

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities29sages. The Aironet 4800B Series Wireless LAN Adapter must wake up periodically and poll the Access Point to see

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities30• Data Rate: This parameter determines the data rate used to transfer all management frames by the client devic

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities31headers improve throughput performance. Long radio headers ensure compatibility with all models of Aironet Wire

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities32• Antenna Diversity: PCI/ISA Wireless LAN Adapt-ers are not configured for antenna diversity.• Right Antenna On

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities33Setting this to a large value will decrease the available bandwidth whenever interference is encountered, but w

Table of ContentsiiWEP Overview ...40Using WEPKey...

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities34Using the Site Survey Active Mode FeatureIf your 4800 Series Wireless LAN Adapter contains the lat-est firmware

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities35ber of packets you specify on the Number of Packets set-ting.)Destination is Another Aironet DeviceClick this c

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities36Packet Tx TypeThis parameter sets the packet type that will be used during the test. If you select Unicast, the

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities37Using the Linkscope UtilityThe Linkscope utility provides a graphical display of:• Signal Quality• Signal Stren

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities38OptionsThe Options pull-down menu includes the following options:PreferencesWhen you select Preferences, this w

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities39main window. Type a value in the entry field or use the slider bar to adjust the setting.• Display Icon in Syst

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities40Using the WEPKey UtilityThis section briefly explains how to use the Aironet WEP-Key Utility to configure a WEP

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities41The following login screen appears: Passwords are case sensitive, and can contain up to 256 characters. The def

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities42To enable or disable WEP, set the WEP key with the WEP key utility, and then open WinDGS. At the WinDGS main sc

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities43Passwords are case sensitive, and can contain up to 256 characters. The default password is Aironet (upper-case

About the Technical User’s GuidevAbout the Technical User’s GuideThis guide covers the installation, configuration, control, and maintenance of your A

Section 2: Using the WinDGS Utilities44Click 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 Utilities45Type 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 Troubleshooting47Section 3Error Messages and Trouble-shootingThe PCI/ISA Wireless LAN Adapter provides LED mes-sages and

Section 3: Error Messages and Troubleshooting48Table 3.1 – Green LED Operating MessagesTable 3.2 – Amber LED Operating MessagesGreen LED ConditionOff

Section 3: Error Messages and Troubleshooting49If Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact• Change your location or the location of the antenna by a few

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Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview51Appendix AAironet Wireless LAN Adapter OverviewThe Aironet 4800B Series PCI/ISA Wireless LAN Adapte

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview52Safety InformationThe FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview53Other Devices in the Wireless NetworkRefer to the User’s Guide and Technical Reference manual for t

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

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview54Protocols SupportedThe Aironet 4800B Series PCI/ISA Wireless LAN Adapter can be used in a variety o

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview55• Antenna Type and Placement. Proper antenna con-figuration is a critical factor in maximizing radi

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview56previously developed for military “anti-jamming” and “low probability of intercept” radio systems.T

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview57Saving: Max PSP, the most energy conserving mode; Fast PSP, which sacrifices some power-saving in e

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview58System ConfigurationsThe Aironet 4800B Series PCI/ISA Wireless LAN Adapter can be used in a variety

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview59Figure A.2 - Wireless InfrastructureIn a wireless infrastructure, an Aironet Access Point is used a

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview60Figure A.3 - Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LANA Micro-Cellular Networ

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview61Figure A.4 - Extended Infrastructure Using RepeatersAn Aironet Access Point can be configured as a

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview62Coverage OptionsThe system architecture options of the wireless station and Access Points provide f

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview63Figure A.6 - Heavy Overlap Coverage OptionBy arranging the Access Points so the overlap in coverage

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

Appendix A: Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Overview64Figure A.7 - Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage OptionMultiple systems can operate in the same v

Appendix B: PCI/ISA Card Specifications65Appendix BPCI/ISA Card SpecificationsLAN Drivers SupportedTable B.1 – Supported Drivers:Drivers Operating Sys

Appendix B: PCI/ISA Card Specifications66Radio SpecificationsTable B.2 – Radio SpecificationsItem Specification DescriptionRadio Type Direct Sequence

Appendix B: PCI/ISA Card Specifications67Power RequirementsTable B.3 – Power RequirementsPhysical SpecificationsTable B.4 – Physical CharacteristicsSp

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Appendix C: Channels69Appendix CChannelsThe channel identifiers and the channel center frequencies of each 22 MHz wide channel are shown in the table

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Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity71Appendix DDeclarations of ConformityManufacturers Federal Communica-tion Commission Declaration of Conformit

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity72• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit d

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity73Department of Communications—Canada Canadian Compliance StatementThis Class B Digital apparatus meets all the

Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter2Before You StartFor the Wireless LAN Adapter to be used with a computing device, the device must be equ

Appendix D: Declarations of Conformity74European Telecommunication Standards InstituteStatement of ComplianceInformation to UserThis equipment has bee

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Appendix E: Technical Support77Appendix ETechnical Support CommunicationsUse the following information to contact the Aironet Technical Support group:

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Section 1: Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter3Configuring the DIP Switches (ISA Only)The Aironet 4800B Series ISA Wireless LAN Adapter con-tains DIP