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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 ixAbout this bookThis manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM High-Rate WIreless LAN PC Card. The

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1-11.Part 1: Installation and user’s guideThis section provides the product and software descriptions, and the installati

1-2 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Software descriptionThe High-Rate Wireless LAN software CD contains software and documentation for a

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-3Configuring the High-Rate Wireless LAN networkYou can use the High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card Kit to:• Conn

1-4 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Note: If Autorun is not enabled on your computer, you can start Client Manager by running the .EXE f

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-5To install the High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card in Windows 95 or Windows 98, do the following:1. Insert the

1-6 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide 6. Continue with “Setting basic parameters” on page 1-8 to complete the installation of your High-Ra

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-7Note: If you are prompted to identify the location of files, type the correct drive letter and directory;

1-8 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Setting basic parametersAfter installing the device drivers, the Add/Edit Configuration Profile wind

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-9Note: The Network Name can be any alphanumeric string up to 32 characters, and in the range of a to z, A t

1-10 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Verifying installation: You can use one of the following methods to verify whether the installatio

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-11Removing the PC CardIf you do not need the wireless connectivity of your High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card,

1-12 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Attention: To avoid damage to the PC Card, do not clean it with abrasive materials or rinse it with

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-13Viewing wireless link qualityYou can use the Client Manager icon on the Windows taskbar to verify the lin

1-14 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide If your Client Manager icon is not visible, start the Client Manager program again by doing the fol

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 A-1Appendix A. Product specificationsThis appendix provides the specifications for the High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card. P

A-2 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Networking characteristicsRadio characteristicsRadio characteristics may vary according to:• The cou

Appendix A. Product specifications A-3Wireless LAN RangeRF frequency band 2.4 GHz (2400 to 2500 MHz)Number of selectable sub-channelsNorth America

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A-4 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide 1In an open office environment, antennas can "see" each other. There are no physical obst

Appendix A. Product specifications A-5When installing High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Cards, the channel configuration is managed as follows:• For wirele

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 B-1Appendix B. TroubleshootingThis section provides information on troubleshooting procedures.Troubleshooting the LEDsIf

B-2 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide If both LEDs are off, then the PC Card is not turned on and it cannot receive or transmit data. Thi

Appendix B. Troubleshooting B-3Troubleshooting the network connectionIf you cannot connect to the network, verify that your network name is correct

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 C-1Appendix C. Help and service informationThis section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone techn

C-2 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Canada (all others) 1-800-565-3344U.S.A. / Puerto Rico 1-800-772-2227

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 D-1Appendix D. Product warranties and noticesThe following section provides product warranty information and legal notic

Note:Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix D, “Product warranties and notices” on

D-2 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide the type of service designated for the Machine and will manage and install engineering changes that

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices D-3Any feature, conversion, or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine whic

D-4 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices D-5The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse, accident, modi

D-6 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide You also agree to 1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that p

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices D-7DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique

D-8 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide The following terms apply to all EMEA countries.The terms of this Statement of Warranty apply to Mac

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices D-9Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section:During the warranty period, transportation f

D-10 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limite

Appendix D. Product warranties and notices D-11North Castle DriveArmonk, NY 10504-1785U.S.A.The following paragraph does not apply to the United K

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 iiiContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D-12 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is co

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D-14 High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Union Europea - Normativa EMC

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 vSafety InformationBefore installing this product, read the Safety Information book.Antes de instalar este produto, leia

vi High-Rate Wireless LAN PC Card User’s Guide Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l’opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza.Le

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