Bafo BF-7600 User Manual

Wireless 11b CardBus CardUser’s Guide

4Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSpecifications>>> 1.3Hardware SpecificationsCompliant Standards - IEEE802.11b - WECA Wi-Fi

5Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideFrequency, Bandwidth, and Channels - 2.4~2.4835GHz Frequency Band - 11 channels (US & Canada); 13

6Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSystem RequirementsBefore installing the wireless adapter, your PC should meetthe following:- Desktop PC with stan

7Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideProduct View>>> 1.6Golden FingerConnectorLEDsLNK/ACT - glows GREEN to indicate that thewireless adapter is

8Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThe following diagrams provide you with the basic instal-lation for your wireless adapter, which is suitable for mo

9Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideReplace the computer cover after securing the wirelessadapter with a bracket screw.Connect the external antenna to

10Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSoftware InstallationClickThis chapter describes the procedures of installing thedriver and utility. Follow the i

11Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideStep 1. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive, and theSetup program should launch automatically.If the Aut

12Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideStep 4.Step 3.The welcome screen of InstallShield Wizard appears, clickNext.Read the License Agreement; then, sel

13Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide>>> 4.1Right-clicking the icon will bring up a shortcut menu con-taining more settings:Wireless Network U

FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:(1) This device may not ca

14Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideLanguageYou can select language according to your operat-ing system.Open Network ConnectionsSelect to open the Net

15Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide4.1.2Double-clickClickChanging the Control Setting (for Windows XP only)If you use Windows XP, the wireless LAN is

16Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 3. Click Advanced, and the Properties windowwill appear as below. 4. Uncheck Use Windows to configure mywirel

17Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide4.2.1>>> 4.2 2. In the list of Available wireless networks, select(highlight) the network you want, and

18Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideClickWEP settingsOnly the network adminis-trator can change the SSIDand WEP settings in theAssociation window; if

19Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideconnectedClick 4. Click OK. The selected network will appear inthe Preferred Networks field. If it contains tw

20Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideAd-hoc ModeAd-hoc mode allows your computer to communicate di-rectly with any computer installed with compatible w

21Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideEnter a NetworkName (SSID)IMPORTANTCheck this to enableAd-hoc mode. 3. Set up the Network Name (SSID) and Networ

22Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 5. The computer set up with this Ad-hoc networkin step 3 is the designated administrator of thenetwork. Any co

23Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide>>> 4.3Check thisCancel thisTo setup the Network Key,check Encryption optionfirst, then cancel The keyis

Important Safety PrecautionsAlways read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling anypiece of electronic component.1. Keep thi

24Wireless 11b MiniPCI Card User’s GuideStatusIn the Status tab, you can configure more network settings.ChannelSpecifies the operating radio frequenc

25Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideFragmentation ThresholdYou may set the length of the fragment in this field.Please note that each fragment should

26Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideInformationIn the Information tab, you can get some information aboutthe manufacturer, hardware and software.>&

27Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThe Software APInstalling the Software APTo use the Software AP, you must install the driver andutility for your M

28Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideRight-click the Software AP Controller icon to bring up asub-menu containing more settings.LanguageChoose a langua

29Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideConfiguring the Software APWhen the Software AP is enabled, click the icon to launchthe Configuration Utility (or

30Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThe Home window of the Configuration Utility will appearas below, which provides two options to select: TypicalCon

31Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSetting the SSIDSSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name designated for aspecific wireless local area network (WL

32Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSetting the ChannelChannel 1 is the default value. Please note that all de-vices on the network must share the sa

33Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideData EncryptionIf Data Encryption is set to Required, the followingitems must be answered. If it is set to Not re

How to Use This GuideThis User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and useyour Wireless 11b CardBus Card. Chapter 1, I

34Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideCustomized ConfigurationIf you want to customize your Software AP for specific pur-poses, you may perform the conf

35Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSystemThis window includes all the basic configuration tools suchas options to set up password, re-load the factor

36Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide* These settings are foradvanced users or MISstaff only. If you do notknow how to set theseparameters, you arerec

37Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideThis Appendix describes how to prepare for connection tonetwork and some basic outline of networking basics, in-cl

38Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideCheck the requiredelements from thisfield.Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Click Start and choose Control Panel to opent

39Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideComputer IdentificationPlease verify that each computer has a unique name andcommon workgroup name, if you had pre

40Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 2. The System Properties window appears;choose Computer Name tab.Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Right-click My Co

41Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 3. To rename the computer and join a workgroup/domain, click Change. 4. The Computer Name Changes window ap

42Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 4.a To configure a dynamic IP address, choose IPAddress tab and check Obtain an IP AddressAutomatically. 4.b

43Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideCheck thisCheck thisEnter a fixed IP addressand Subnet Mask 5. Click OK. Then, click Yes when prompted toreboot

Table of Contents1. Introduction...11.1 Wireless 11b CardBus Card

44Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 5.a To configure a dynamic IP address, checkObtain an IP Address Automatically. 5.b To configure a fixed IP a

45Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideCheck thisCheck thisEnter a fixed IP addressand Subnet Mask 6. Click OK to complete the configuration.5.a Config

46Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide>>> A.4 Checking TCP/IP AddressUnder Windows 98SE/ME 1. Go to Start -> Run... 2. Type winipcfg in

47Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideCheck the configurationof IP Address, SubnetMask, and DefaultGateway are correct.Under Windows 2000/XP 1. Go to

48Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideChecking Connection by Pinging 1. Go to Start -> Run... 2. Type command (Windows 98SE/ME) or cmd(Windows 2

49Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideSharing FilesYou may now open and save files on other computers onceyour computers are connected together on a net

50Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 4. Select I want to be able to give others access to my files option, and click OK.Check this 5. Click OK i

51Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s Guide 10. Select Share As to set the parameters forsharing this particular disk drive or folder.Share NameThis is used

52Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuidePasswordThis option allows you to apply a level of security toyour shared disk drive and folder. Any other compu-

Appendix - Networking Basics... 37A.1 Checking the Network Elements ...

1Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideWireless 11b PCI CardThe Wireless 11b PCI Card (hereafter called wirelessadapter) is a cost-effective wireless netw

2Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideHow Wireless Adapter WorksAd-hoc Mode : An Ad-hoc network is a local area network,especially one with wireless or t

3Wireless 11b PCI Card User’s GuideInfrastructure Mode : The difference between Infrastruc-ture network and Ad-hoc network is that the former oneinclu