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User Guide
HP Integrated Wireless LAN
54g™
Network Adapter
Document Part Number: 330895-001
February 2003
This guide explains how to use the HP Integrated Wireless LAN
54g™
Network Adapter that
comes with the Integrated
54g™
enabled notebook to access wireless local area networks at home
or at the office.
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Page 1: User Guide
HP Integrated Wireless LAN 54g™ Network Adapter Document Part Number: 330895-001 February 2003 This guide explains how to use the HP Integrated Wireless LAN 54g™ Network Adapter that comes with the Integrated 54g™ enabled notebook to access wireless local area networks at home... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 1 The Integrated 54g™ Solution ... 1 Enterprise Users ... 1 Home Users ... 2 Using the Integrated 54g™ Enabled Notebook ... 2 Features and Requirements ... 2 Completing the Setup... 3 Modes of Operation ... 3 Infrastructure Mode ... 3 Characteristics ... - Page 4 Adding an Ad Hoc Network ...18 Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Does Not Require a WEP Key ...18 Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key ...21 Specifications ... 24 Physical Characteristics ...24 Temperature and Humidity Limitations ...24 Power Characteristics ...24 Networking Characteristics ...24 Radio Characteristics ...25...
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Page 5: Introduction
In t ro d uc t i o n 54g™ NTEGRATED The Integrated 54g™ printer and files with others in the network, enables Internet connection sharing, and enables roaming about the office—wire free. This wireless LAN solution is designed for both the home user and small businesses— and it is scalable so that users can be added and new network features can be enabled as networking needs grow. -
Page 6: Home Users
Introduction SERS The AP (access point) that communicates with the Integrated network name (SSID) that the notebook recognizes upon startup. To enable WEP, use any string of numbers for the WEP key. SING THE NTEGRATED The Integrated 54g™ of two or more computers that are connected to each other to share files or common equipment such as a printer or an Internet connection. -
Page 7: Completing The Setup
Completi ng the Setup NOTE—Before starting, obtain the required network information from the network administrator or the wireless access point installer (see ODES OF PERATION A wireless LAN can be configured for two different modes of operation: infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode (an ad hoc network is also known as a peer-to-peer network or a computer-to-computer network). -
Page 8: Ad Hoc Mode
Completing the Setup An ad hoc network is the easiest to deploy and is ideal for home use or in small offices. This mode allows the sharing of files with other employees, printing to a shared office printer, and access to the Internet through a shared modem. -
Page 9: Configuring A Profile For A Listed Network That Does Not Require A Wep Key
ONFIGURING A ROFILE FOR A Click Start, then click Control Panel (Category View). Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. User Guide ISTED ETWORK... - Page 10 Completing the Setup The default settings in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 require IEEE 802.1x authentication. With IEEE 802.1x authentication enabled, connecting to a network requires a connection with an authentication server. If the network has no authentication server, the connection is disabled every 3 minutes. Therefore, when connecting to a network that has no authentication server, disable IEEE 802.1x authentication by doing the following (if the network does have an authentication server, ignore this step): •...
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Page 11: Configuring A Profile For A Listed Network That Requires Awep Key
ONFIGURING A ROFILE FOR A Click Start, then click Control Panel (Category View). Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure. User Guide ISTED ETWORK... - Page 12 Completing the Setup Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate setting as the network key is typed.
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Page 13: Configuring A Profile For A Network That Is Not Listed And Does Not Require A Wep Key
ONFIGURING A ROFILE FOR A WEP K EQUIRE A Click Start, then click Control Panel (Category View). Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Click Add. User Guide ETWORK ISTED AND... - Page 14 Completing the Setup Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. The default settings in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 require IEEE 802.1x authentication. With IEEE 802.1x authentication enabled, connecting to a network requires a connection with an authentication server. If the network has no authentication server, the connection is disabled every 3 minutes.
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Page 15: Configuring A Profile For A Network That Is Not Listed And Requires A Wep Key
Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon network. - Page 16 Completing the Setup Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key.
- Page 17 Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties for that wireless network and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.
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Page 18: Network Tasks
Network Tasks Network Task s The Network Tasks for the wireless network connection are available in Control Panel. The tasks include Create a new connection, Disable the network device, Repair the connection, Rename the connection, View status of this connection, and Change settings of this connection. The following sections address View status of this connection and Change settings of this connection. - Page 19 To change the value for any of the listed properties, click the property, and then change the value in the Value box by either clicking the Value arrow and selecting a new value, or by typing a new value, as appropriate (selection options are different for different properties).
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Page 20: Adding A New Network To The List Of Preferred Networks
Network Tasks • 54g - Performance—links only with IEEE 802.11g networks at the highest rate. Also, it excludes IEEE 802.11b networks. • 802.11b Mode—links only with IEEE 802.11b networks at the highest rate. Also, it excludes IEEE 802.11g networks. • Locally Administered MAC Address is used to override the MAC address of the Integrated Network Adapter. - Page 21 Click Wireless Network Connection. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. If it is not, select it. Under Preferred networks, click the network name and then click Properties. It is possible to enable or disable WEP data encryption and change the network name and the network key (see "Completing the Setup"...
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Page 22: Setting Up An Ad Hoc Group Network For Connecting To The Internet
Network Tasks ETTING P AN To connect the computers in an ad hoc group network to the Internet, the Windows Internet connection sharing (ICS) component of the operating system must be installed. ICS installation is not required, however, for communication among a group of computers that have an Integrated 54g each computer . - Page 23 Click Add. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. Select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box. Clear the Data encryption (WEP enabled) and the The Key is provided for me automatically check boxes if they are selected.
- Page 24 Network Tasks Click Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only, and click Close. The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. Click OK. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen Network Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab.
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Page 25: Adding An Ad Hoc Network That Requires A Wep Key
Adding an Ad Hoc Network That Requires a WEP Key Click Start, then click Control Panel (Category View). Click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connections. Click Wireless Network Connection. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. - Page 26 Network Tasks Select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. NOTE—It is not necessary to select the Key format or the Key length before typing the network key.
- Page 27 The added ad hoc network appears at the top of the list under Preferred networks. Click OK. To verify that the computer is connected to the added ad hoc network, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network.
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Page 28: Specifications
Specifications S pe c i f ic a t i on s HYSICAL HARACTERISTICS Characteristic Form Factor Dimensions (length, width) EMPERATURE AND Condition Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity OWER HARACTERISTICS Characteristic Doze Mode Receive Mode Transmit Mode Power Supply ETWORKING HARACTERISTICS... -
Page 29: Radio Characteristics
ADIO HARACTERISTICS Characteristic Frequency Band Modulation Technique Spreading Bit Error Rate (BER) Nominal Output Power "Regulatory Information" on page 26 User Guide Description 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11b, IEEE Draft Std 802.11g) Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) • CCK for high and medium transmit rate •... -
Page 30: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information R e g u la t or y I nfo r m a t io n PERATIONAL NFORMATION IRELESS NTEROPERABILITY The Integrated 54g™ is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: •... -
Page 31: Europe-Eu Declaration Of Conformity
—EU D UROPE ECLARATION OF This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Questa apparecchiatura è... -
Page 32: Guidelines For Public Wlan Experimentation
Regulatory Information Decisions allowing the installation of wireless terminals in hot spots (train stations, airports, business centers, and the like): In agreement with the Ministry of Defense, ART has made two decisions setting the conditions for using wireless LANs in the 2.4-GHz band. One of these decisions has been submitted to the Minister of Telecommunications for approval. -
Page 33: Metropolitan Departments
Metropolitan Departments Table 1 lists the 38 metropolitan départements that permit the use of WLAN systems using less than 100 mW of power (EIRP) indoors across the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz band and outdoors on the 2400–2454 MHz band. Ain Orientales Aisne Allier Hautes Alpes... -
Page 34: Usa-Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)
Regulatory Information • The 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band may be used indoors using devices with power (EIRP) of less than 100 mW. On private property outdoors, the power may be 100 mW with the approval of the Ministry of Defense. In the 38 Départements Frequency (MHz) Indoors 2400... -
Page 35: Interference Statement
manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, keep a distance of at least 0.5 cm between the user (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. To determine the location of the antenna within the notebook, refer to the operating manual for the Integrated Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Trou bl esh o oti ng ANNOT ONNECT TO THE If the Integrated 54g™ network, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the Network name (SSID) and Wireless network key (WEP) settings in Wireless Network Properties and the name and WEP key of the network it is trying to connect to. - Page 37 Problem or Symptom In the ad hoc mode, I am unable to communicate with another user on the same ad hoc network. User Guide Possible Solution By default, Windows XP uses a dynamic IP address in ad hoc mode. If you are not able to communicate with other users on the same ad hoc network, assigning a static IP address may correct the problem.
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Page 38: Glossary
Glossary Glossa r y access point ad hoc network available network client computer DBPSK DQSPK DSSS Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) file and printer sharing host computer IEEE IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Internet Protocol (IP) address Mbit/s OFDM peer-to-peer network preferred network Service Set Identifier (SSID) Wired Equivalent Privacy... - Page 39 U.S. and/or other countries. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The information in this document is provided "as is"...