Motorola WPCI180G User manual

User Guide

Wireless PCI Adapter

WPCI810G

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE UNIT MUST NOT BE

EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE UNIT.

CAUTION: TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, USE ONLY THE PROVIDED POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE INSTALLATION AND

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the

product.

Postpone router installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area.

Do not overload outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords,

damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords where

they are attached to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they exit from the product.

Place this equipment in a location that is close enough to an electrical outlet to accommodate the length of the power cord.

Place this equipment on a stable surface.

When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the

following:

• Read all of the instructions {listed here and/or in the user manual} before you operate this equipment. Give particular attention to all safety precautions.

Retain the instructions for future reference.

• Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructions. Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment.

• Comply with all instructions that accompany this equipment.

• Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the cable system. This will

prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.

• Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your

home, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge protector in the AC outlet to which this device is connected. This is to avoid damaging the equipment by

local lightning strikes and other electrical surges.

Different types of cord sets may be used for connections to the main supply circuit. Use only a main line cord that complies with all applicable product safety

requirements of the country of use.

Installation of this product must be in accordance with national wiring codes.

Place unit to allow for easy access when disconnecting the power cord/adapter of the device from the AC wall outlet.

Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

This product was qualified under test conditions that included the use of the supplied cables between system components. To be in compliance with regulations,

the user must use these cables and install them properly. Connect the unit to a grounding type AC wall outlet using the power adapter supplied with the unit.

Do not cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with any other objects. Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the device

free from vibration and dust.

Installation must at all times conform to local regulations.

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Motorola, Inc., Broadband Communications Sector, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares under sole responsibility that the

WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, WPCI810G, and BR700 comply with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as a Class B digital device. This

device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Wireless LAN Information

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G Wireless LAN products are wireless network products that uses Direct Sequence Spread

Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology. This product is designed to be inter-operable with any other wireless DSSS type product that complies with:

• The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers.

• The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA).

Wireless LAN and your Health

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy, but operates within the

guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.

Restrictions on Use of Wireless Devices

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the

organization. For example, these situations may include:

• Using wireless equipment on board an airplane.

• Using wireless equipment in any environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the applicable policy for the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you are encouraged to

ask for authorization to use the device prior to turning on the equipment.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this product, or the

substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. Correction of interference caused by such unauthorized

modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user.

The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to

comply with these guidelines.

FCC Certification

The WR850G, WE800G, WA840G, WN825G, and WPCI810G contains a radio transmitter and accordingly has

been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a

radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and the FCC logo.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the separation distance between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists,

feet and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 inches).

Canada - Industry Canada (IC)

The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 and RSS 102 of Industry Canada.

This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003 (NMB-003).

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada

translation, transformation or adaptation) without written permission from Motorola, Inc.

Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to

provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including,

but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in

the product(s) described in this manual at any time.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Microsoft Windows screen shots are used by

permission of Microsoft Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003

CONTENTS I

Contents

Section 1:Overview _______________________ 1-1

Features ................................................................................................................ 1-1

Understanding your User Guide ......................................................................... 1-2

Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-2

Simple Home Network Diagram .......................................................................... 1-3

Wireless Connections.......................................................................................... 1-3

PCI Adapter Card Physical Description.............................................................. 1-4

Top and Front of PCI Adapter Card ....................................................................1-4

Adapter Card Label .............................................................................................1-5

Section 2:Installation______________________ 2-1

Device Configuration Setup................................................................................. 2-2

Section 3:Configuration ___________________ 3-1

System Tray Icon Description .............................................................................3-1

Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network..................................................... 3-2

Configuring a New Wireless Network ................................................................. 3-3

WPA Configuration for New Network ..................................................................3-7

Configuring Properties for an Existing Wireless Network.............................. 3-10

WPA Configuration for Existing Network...........................................................3-13

Preferred Networks – Setting up the Connection Order ................................. 3-16

Move up and Move down buttons .....................................................................3-17

Advanced Selection Rules ................................................................................3-17

Removing a Network From Your Preferred Network List................................ 3-18

Viewing Site Monitor Information...................................................................... 3-20

Viewing Link Status............................................................................................ 3-22

Viewing Network Statistics................................................................................ 3-23

Activating LEAP.................................................................................................. 3-23

Viewing Adapter Product Information .............................................................. 3-25

Section 4:Troubleshooting _________________ 4-1

Contact Us ..........................................................................................................4-1

Hardware Solutions.............................................................................................. 4-1

My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless

network..................................................................................................................4-1

I would like to see if my Internet connection is alive......................................................4-2

Section 5:Glossary _______________________ 5-1

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW 1-1

Section 1:Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Wireless PCI Adapter

WPCI810G. The WPCI810G complies with the 802.11b and the new

nearly 5-times-faster 802.11g wireless standard. With Wi-Fi

®

Protected Access (WPA) supported, your wireless connections are

robust and secure, giving you the confidence to communicate without

fear that the signal could be compromised.

After installing the PCI adapter card, you’ll have the ability to

wirelessly connect to your network to receive and send emails and to

print documents to work or play on your PC without restrictions.

Your adapter incorporates the latest technology into an easy to

install, upgradeable package.

Wireless PCI Adapter WPCI810G

Features

The WPCI810G has the following features:

! CD-ROM based Installation Wizard to provide easy installation

! Device Configuration and Status Utility

! Wireless security using WEP, LEAP, or WPA with AES or TKIP

encryption and 802.1X Authentication

! Compatibility with both 802.11g and 802.11b network standards

! Upgradeable firmware to stay current with the latest specifications

SECTION 1

OVERVIEW

1-2 SECTION 1, OVERVIEW

Understanding your User Guide

The User Guide is subdivided into the following sections:

Overview Provides a general introduction for using your

product, the type of technology used, and

recommended practices for using it.

Installation Provides instructions for installing the hardware

and setting up the firmware to get your adapter

up and running.

Configuration

and Status

Provides details for using the Configuration and

Status Utility to manage your unit.

Troubleshooting Provides a list of frequently asked questions and

possible solutions.

Glossary List of terms and acronyms used in this book or

used in the field of wireless networking and

networking in general.

Box Contents

Your box contains the following:

WPCI810G

CD-ROM

Quick Start

Guide

Antenna

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1

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4

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Wireless PCI Adapter

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OVERVIEW

SECTION 1

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW 1-3

Simple Home Network Diagram

Your Wireless PCI Adapter allows you to access files, printers, and

an Internet connection on your network. A sample Local Area

Network (LAN) is shown below:

In the example above, the Internet communicates with the modem

which communicates with the router. The router acts as the gateway

to your network, sending information to whichever device asks for

information. The PCI adapter card enables your desktop to be part of

the wireless network.

Wireless Connections

Your Wireless PCI Adapter uses a radio transmission technology

defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

called 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). This standard is subdivided

into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used,

designated by the lower case letter after the standard.

For example, your PCI adapter card can work with both the ‘b’ and ‘g’

specifications. The 802.11b specification transmits data rates up to

11 Mbps while the 802.11g specification transmits data rates up to

54 Mbps. Both standards operate in the 2.4 GHz range. These are

theoretical speeds so your performance may vary.

SECTION 1

OVERVIEW

1-4 SECTION 1, OVERVIEW

PCI Adapter Card Physical Description

Top and Front of PCI Adapter Card

The following illustration shows the top and front view of the

WPCI810G:

ANT

ACT.

1

2

HIGH PE RFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COM PATIBLE

Teste d to co mply

With FCC Standards

For Home O r Office Use

Made in Taiwan

This device is approved as

Motoro la Model WPCI810G

FCC ID: F2NWPCI810G

MODEL: W PCI810G

PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00

S/N: PPPPM MYJ JJSSS SSC AABBCCCC

MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45

The WPCI810G has the following features:

Feature Description

1 ANT Connection for the antenna

2 ACT Indicates the activity of the wireless network

traffic

OVERVIEW

SECTION 1

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW 1-5

Adapter Card Label

The following illustration shows the label on the WPCI810G:

HIGH PERFORMANCE DATA RATE UP TO 54 Mbps / 802.11g COMPATIBLE

Tested to comply

With FCC Standards

For Home Or Office Use

Made in Taiwan

This device is approved as

Motorola Model WPCI810G

FCC ID: F2NWPCI810G

MODEL: WPCI810G

PART NUMBER: 498467-001-00

S/N: PPPPMMYJJJSSSSSCAABBCCCC

MAC: AB CD EF 01 23 45

MAC Address

The following describes the features on the WPCI810G label:

Feature Description

Label Includes the model number, part number, serial

number, and MAC Address

MAC

Address

Location of the PCI adapter card’s MAC

Address

SECTION 2, INSTALLATION 2-1

Section 2:Installation

To install your wireless adapter card:

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The

software automatically starts the Installation Wizard program.

2 Follow the prompts to setup your adapter card.

If Windows 98SE prompts you for the original Windows CD-ROM,

insert the CD-ROM, and direct Windows to its proper location (for

example, D:\WIN98).

3 When prompted, power down the PC and then unplug the

electrical connection to install the adapter card.

4 Using the instructions you received with your desktop PC, remove

the cover from your desktop PC.

5 Locate an empty PCI slot in your desktop PC.

6 Using the instructions that came with your desktop PC, install the

adapter card. The following illustration is an example of how to

install the card:

7 Re-attach the cover to your desktop computer.

SECTION 2

INSTALLATION

2-2 SECTION 2, INSTALLATION

8 Attach the antenna by aligning the threads on the antenna with

the threads on the

ATN connector and turning the antenna

clockwise until the antenna is attached to the connector.

9 Return power to the PC and complete the installation instructions

supplied on the CD-ROM.

Device Configuration Setup

After installing the adapter card and software, you are now able to

connect to wireless networks. Refer to Section 3: Configuration for

information on how to create detailed connectivity profiles so you can

connect to a wireless network, setup security, and setup modes of

operation.

SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION 3-1

Section 3:Configuration

You can use the information in this section to:

! Discover available wireless networks

! Setup operation modes

! Create wireless connectivity profiles

! Setup security

! Monitor the wireless network / environment

System Tray Icon Description

The icon in you system tray (the area at the bottom right of your

screen in your Task Bar) allows you to view the status of the network

at a glance, as well as, access the Motorola Wireless Configuration

Utility.

The table below describes the various states of the utility.

Icon Description

The radio transmitter has been disabled from the utility. To

enable, access the utility’s Wireless Networks tab.

There are no networks available.

The signal strength is Very Low.

The signal strength is Low.

The signal strength is Good.

The signal strength is Very Good.

The signal strength is Excellent. The small bars on either

side of the antenna indicate network activity. The bar on the

left indicates transmit and on the right receive.

SECTION 3

CONFIGURATION

3-2 SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION

Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network

Use the following instructions for connecting to a wireless network

that is already in operation.

To connect to an existing wireless network:

1 Double-click the antenna icon in your System Tray. The Connect

to Wireless Network window is displayed:

The window displays any available wireless networks detected.

2 Highlight the Available network you want to access.

3 If prompted, enter a Network key. Enter the network key you

used to set up security on your access point.

4 Click Connect.

CONFIGURATION

SECTION 3

SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION 3-3

Configuring a New Wireless Network

To configure a new wireless network:

1 Double-click the antenna icon in the system tray. The Connect to

Wireless Network window is displayed:

SECTION 3

CONFIGURATION

3-4 SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION

2 Click Advanced. The Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility

window is displayed:

CONFIGURATION

SECTION 3

SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION 3-5

3 Click Add. The following Wireless Network Properties window is

displayed. If you are running the utility with WPA support, refer to

WPA Security Configuration for New Network section.

4 Enter information for the new wireless network.

Field Description

Network name (SSID) Enter a Network Name (SSID) from 1 to

32 alphanumeric characters. This is the

SSID for a particular wireless access

point.

Data encryption

(WEP enabled)

The security setting encrypts your

wireless transmission. Select if the type

of security encryption algorithm used on

this network is WEP64 or WEP128.

Network

Authentication

(Shared mode)

Select if your access point requires

Authentication. The option selected

here must match the Authentication

type used by the AP.

SECTION 3

CONFIGURATION

3-6 SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION

Field Description

Network key The security key that applies to data

encryption or the network

authentication. This can be entered in

ASCII or hexadecimal.

Key format Select the format used in the Network

Key field – ASCII or hexadecimal.

Key length Determines the strength of the network

key. WEP128, the stronger security

regimen, is recommended.

The options are:

! For WEP64 keys, 5 case sensitive

ASCII characters are allowed or 10

hexadecimal characters (using only

characters 0-9 and A-F).

! For WEP128 keys, 13 case

sensitive ASCII characters are

allowed or 26 hexadecimal

characters (using only characters 0-

9 and A-F).

Key index (advanced) There are four Keys (1, 2, 3, 4) that can

be selected. The key selected must

match the wireless network’s Key index.

The key is provided

for me automatically

This refers to dynamic key generation

provided by a RADIUS server. If your

network is configured with dynamic key

management, then check this box.

Otherwise, leave unchecked.

This is a

computer-to-computer

(ad hoc) network

Select if the network you are creating is

a computer-to computer (ad hoc)

network.

5 After entering the information for your network, click OK. The

Motorola Wireless Configuration Utility window is again displayed

and the new network is listed in the Preferred networks area.

CONFIGURATION

SECTION 3

SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION 3-7

WPA Configuration for New Network

The Wireless Network Properties screen, seen below, is available if

you are running WPA support provided by Funk on the supplied

CD-ROM or Windows XP with WPA support installed.

If you do not currently have WPA support installed for:

! Windows 98SE, ME, 2000: utilize the Funk utility located on the

CD-ROM.

! Windows XP SP 1: refer to Microsoft’s website and knowledge

base article 815485 or search for “WPA support” on their website.

Enter information for the new wireless network that can use WPA

support.

Field Description

Network name (SSID) Enter a Network Name (SSID) of no more

than 32 alphanumeric characters. This

must match the SSID for the network you

are joining.

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CONFIGURATION

3-8 SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION

Field Description

Network

Authentication

Select if your access point requires

Authentication. The option selected here

must match the Authentication type used by

the AP. The options are:

Open

System

The Open System

Authentication method is

used, meaning the AP you

are trying to associate with

will not verify the

identification your unit.

Shared The Shared (PSK)

authentication method is

used. You need to share

the same key between

your AP and client.

WPA Wi-Fi

®

Protected Access

(WPA) authentication

(802.1X) is used with an

EAP type.

WPA-PSK WPA authentication

(802.1X) is used with a

pre-shared key.

Motorola recommends using WPA-PSK

because it provides the strongest security

algorithm.

Data encryption Select the type of security encryption

algorithm used on this network. The

security setting encrypts your wireless

transmission.

WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy

TKIP Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol - changes the

temporal key often (provides

1 Key)

AES Advanced Encryption

Standard (provides 1 Key)

Motorola recommends using AES because

it provides the strongest security algorithm.

CONFIGURATION

SECTION 3

SECTION 3, CONFIGURATION 3-9

Field Description

Network key/

Confirm network key

The security key that applies to Data

encryption and Network authentication.

Identify the Key used by the network, copy

it and enter it here. Enter the Key again in

Confirm Network key. This option is

unnecessary for WPA.

Key index (advanced) There are four Keys (1, 2, 3, 4) that can be

selected. The Key selected must match the

network’s Key index.

The key is provided

for me automatically

This refers to dynamic key generation

provided by a RADIUS server. If your

network is configured with dynamic key

management, then check this box.

Otherwise, leave unchecked.

This is a

computer-to-computer

(ad hoc) network

Select if the network you are creating is a

computer-to computer (ad hoc) network.

After entering the information for this network, click OK. The Motorola

Wireless Configuration Utility window is again displayed and the new

network is listed in the Preferred networks area.

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