ORiNOCO PC Card and USB Client Installation

1. ORiNOCO PC Card and USB Client Installation

2. Module contents • Station Firmware • Driver installation / configuration • Adding / editing profiles • Manual installation • Client Manager

3. PC-Card Hardware Radio Hardware 802.11 frame format WMAC controller with Station Firmware (WNIC-STA) 802.3 frame format Platform Computer Driver Software (STADr) Ethernet V2.0 / 802.3 frame format Protocol Stack Station FirmwareFW / Driver / Protocol Stack Station Firmware • IEEE 802.11 MAC functions • Functionality to be added over time Drivers • NDIS “Mini-port” driver • ODI Driver • DOS Packet Driver • Apple Power book driver Protocol Stacks • TCP/IP • NETBEUI • IPX/SPX

4. PC-Card Hardware Radio Hardware 802.11 frame format WMAC controller with Station Firmware (WNIC-STA) 802.3 frame format Platform Computer Driver Software (STADr) Ethernet V2.0 / 802.3 frame format Protocol Stack Station FirmwareAssure compatibility between driver and FW • ORiNOCO PC Card (or USB Adapter) operates its FW from RAM • Firmware may need to be changed • Fixes • Improvements • Tuning • Newly released MAC functions • Firmware needs to pass compatibility check of higher layers (Driver, Client Manager) • FW can move to RAM from: • On-board FlashROM (during device start-up) • From Windows driver (downloads FW into PC Card’s RAM) when driver loads. • Windows drivers include STA Firmware to match the driver version • No mismatch between driver and STA FW anymore

5. Station FirmwarePermanent change to FlashROM • There maybe need for permanent FW change: • When driver that is not able to load FW • When using the PC Card in Outdoor Router • Permanent change to STA FW to be made by so-called “WSU” utility • Made available via web site, to allow field upgrades • Products leaving factory always upgraded to most recent version • WSU available on release CD-ROM • Downgrading possible if previous version of Utility has been kept • Execute WSU Utility (e.g. double click the Icon in the Windows explorer)

6. Driver Installation/configurationOverview • Windows 95/NT4/98/SE/2000/ME • Uses NDIS driver • Use EZ Install or manual installation • Install Hardware (ISA card, PCI card, PC Card) • PC Card is recognized when inserted • Add/Edit profiles • NOVELL • Uses ODI driver (also used by Windows for Workgroup) • Parameters in NET.CFG • DOS • Packet driver

7. Driver Installation/configuration Non-Windows based systems • For example: Novell clients, Windows for Workgroup • Edit (if needed) configuration and ini files such as: • Autoexec.bat • Config.sys • Net.cfg (for Novell Netware users) • protocol.ini (for Windows for Workgroups) • For details consult the ORiNOCO PC Card manual, Readme.txt files or quick installation manual

8. Driver Installation/configuration Using EZinstall • Available on ORiNOCO CD-ROM • Microsoft Windows based • Easy to use • Supports 6 languages: • English • French • German, • Spanish • Italian • Japanese (requires special character support) • Multi-language support includes: • installation instructions • GUIs • On-line help files

9. Driver Installation/configuration Using EZinstall • Select “Connect to a wireless network” when installing client software: • Driver • Client Manager diagnostic tool • Control Panel Applet for adding/editing driver profiles • Select “Install Base Station”, to install the management/configuration software for the APs

10. Driver Installation/configuration Using EZinstall • Identify settings collects parameters required to set the first driver profile • Follow on-screen instructions • After all settings have been collected, driver and client manager can be installed • Finally insert the PC card or attach the USB adapter

11. Driver Installation/configuration Using EZinstall • Select the mode of operation • Peer-to-peer (IBSS) • Using an Residential Gateway • Using an AP (such as AP-500, AP-1000, AP-2000) • Subsequent questions depend on mode selected • Network name (SSID) • WEP encryption settings • Power Management settings

12. Adding/Editing profilesUsing the configuration wizard • Driver settings form a operational “profile” • Multiple (up to 99) profiles can be created (each having their own parameters) • Parameters are stored in registry (each profile has separate section) • Adding/editing profiles performed using “profile wizard” • Profile wizard can be activated by: • Control panel applet • Menu on the Client Manager’s tray-bar Icon

13. Adding/Editing profilesUsing the configuration wizard • Provide profile name for later selection • Select type of network operation • Access Point (AP-500, AP-1000, AP-2000) • Residential Gateway • Peer-to-Peer Group (IBSS) • Press “Next”

14. Adding/Editing profilesAccess Point or Residential Gateway • When selecting Access Point or Residential Gateway: • Enter the Network Name set in the Access Points (= SSID) or, • Press Scan to list the “open” networks that can be sensed from the position of the station (“closed” networks will not show in the scan list) • Default network name for an RG is identified on a sticker on the device • Press “Next” to continue

15. Adding/Editing profilesAccess Point or Residential Gateway For AP • When using an Access Point: • Select “Enable Data Security”, when needed (when enabled on APs) • Up to 4 keys to be entered • Valid keys are stings of: • 5 ASCII or 10 hexadecimal characters (Silver cards, 64 bit WEP) • 13 ASCII or 26 hexadecimal characters (Gold cards, 128 bit RC4) • Entered keys will be masked with asterisks • Select the active transmission key from the index • When using an Residential Gateway: • Single key to be entered • Press “Next” to continue For RG

16. Adding/Editing profilesPower Management / IP address switch • Enable/disable power management on PC card, by selecting matching radio button • Press “Next” • Enable/disable “Renew IP Address when selecting this profile” • Will release current IP Address followed by DHCP request for new IP address when profile becomes active • Do not select if the profile defines a network without a DHCP server • Click “Finish” to complete (new profile created)

17. Adding/Editing profilesPeer-to-Peer operation • When selecting Peer-to-Peer network: • Enter the Network Name of the network to attach to or to that is to be started • Using a Network name used by an active “open” AP will change the operational mode to “Access Point” (station will associate to the access point) • Select the operational channel to use (becomes active channel when starting the network) • Data encryption (on next screen) supports one WEP key only • Power management can not be activated in this mode

18. PC-Card Hardware Radio Hardware 802.11 frame format WMAC controller with Station Firmware (WNIC-STA) 802.3 frame format Platform Computer Driver Software (STADr) Ethernet V2.0 / 802.3 frame format Protocol Stack Manual installation PC Card Driver - all windows systems • Upgrade driver (to maintain previous profile settings) • Device Manager • Select properties of PC Card • Upgrade driver • Direct Windows to location on CD-ROM where driver is stored • Follow on-screen direction • Re-install driver from (looses previously set parameters) • Insert PC card to initiate HW detection • Direct Windows to location on CD-ROM where driver is stored • Follow on-screen direction

19. Manual installationISA adapter - Windows 95/98 • Install the ISA card without the ORiNOCO PC Card inserted, in an available slot • The ISA card itself is not “plug and play” • Activate “Control Panel” and select “Add New Hardware” • Do not let Windows detect the presence of new hardware but select “no”

20. Manual installationISA adapter - Windows 95/98 • In the device list select PCMCIA socket • From the manufacturers list select Intel • Select the Intel PCIC compatible PCMCIA controller • Complete the installation of the ISA card and check the device manager for resource conflicts • Change board strapping if needed to avoid IO-Base conflict

21. Manual installationISA adapter - Windows NT4 • Install the ISA card without the ORiNOCO PC Card inserted, in an available slot • The ISA card itself is not “plug and play” • Activate “Control Panel” and select “Add New Hardware” • Insert ISA Card adapter in your PC • Introduce ISA Card to the OS of your system • Double click “devices” • select PCMCIA • set startup type “boot” • Restart PC

22. Manual installationPCI adapter - general considerations • Requires installation of the “PCI-to-PC Card” converter card (sometimes referred to as “PCI-PCMCIA Bridge” or “PCI Swapbox”) • Once the PCI Swapbox is installed the ORiNOCO PC Card can be inserted in the PCMCIA slot (similar to ISA installation) • Success of installation of the PCI Swapbox depends on: • Type of PC Hardware • Operating System • Version level of BIOS

23. Assess PCI Obtain Rev. D adapter from reseller Older PCI board version 015129 Rev A (1.0) Not PC99 compliant Assess Hardware Assess PCI version Lower than version 2.1 Version 2.2 or PC99 compliant Version 2.1 higher Ask PC Assess Manufacturer PCI header for BIOS update Not type header Also header type 2 Assess type 2 Assess Operating Operating System System Linux 2.0-2.2 Windows 98, ME & Windows 2000 NT4 Windows 95 Enabler NT4 Swapbox detected Software provided PCMCIA.SYS Swapbox to be with distribution PC Card Update W2k: Reg file or Card Services autodetected Manual installationPCI adapter - success factors • Type of Hardware: • New desktops with only PCI slots: • no incompatibility issues to be expected (exception for systems that have only PCI slots for reasons of size limitations) • Desktops with mixture of PCI and ISA slots: • BIOS needs to be of certain level (see below) • BIOS level: • Needs to be PCI version 2.2 compliant • List of certified Hardware will be compiled throughout life-cycle based on tests and customer feedback

24. Assess PCI Obtain Rev. D adapter from reseller Older PCI board version 015129 Rev A (1.0) Not PC99 compliant Assess Hardware Assess PCI version Lower than version 2.1 Version 2.2 or PC99 compliant Version 2.1 higher Ask PC Assess Manufacturer PCI header for BIOS update Not type header Also header type 2 Assess type 2 Assess Operating Operating System System Linux 2.0-2.2 Windows 98, ME & Windows 2000 NT4 Windows 95 Enabler NT4 Swapbox detected Software provided PCMCIA.SYS Swapbox to be with distribution PC Card Update W2k: Reg file or Card Services autodetected Manual installationPCI adapter - success factors • Operating system: • Windows 98 and Windows ME, will recognize the card and installation is straightforward • Windows 95 requires the use of a different PCMCIA.INF file (provided separately by Agere Systems). • Windows 2000 requires Service Pack 1 to be installed, plus the addition of an entry in the registry • and Windows NT4 require installation of Enabler programs (provided by Agere Systems) or the use of 3rd part software such as Softex

25. Manual installationPCI adapter - Windows 98 • Install the PCI card without the ORiNOCO PC Card inserted, in an available slot • The PCI card itself is “plug and play” • Windows 98 will detect the adapter and start the installation • Follow instructions on the screen and re-boot when advised • Verify the settings in the device Manager (see capture left)

26. Manual installationPCI adapter - Windows 95 • Install the PCI card without the ORiNOCO PC Card inserted, in an available slot • The PCI card itself is “plug and play” and will auto-detect the card, and the driver for the generic PCIC controller is installed • Copy the file PCMCIA.INF provided by Agere Systems to the sub-directory windows\inf

27. Manual installationPCI adapter - Windows 95 • Reboot the PC • Proceed to Device Manager, select the PCIC controller and update the driver (Windows will locate the new .INF file) • Restart the PC • Windows now installed the correct TI1410 Cardbus controller

28. Manual installationPCI adapter - Win/NT 4 HW & PCI-Enabler • If possible use a 3rd part Card Manager such as Softex. • Alternatively install the Enabler as provided by Agere Systems: • Verify that Service Pack 4.0 is installed • Install the PCI card without the ORiNOCO PC Card inserted, in an available slot • Start the system and log in as “Administrator” • Insert installation diskette in a the floppy disk drive. • Execute the “Setup.exe” program that is on the installation diskette • Follow the instructions on the screen and restart the system

29. Manual installationPCI adapter - Win/NT4 Card & Socket Services • On the Control Panel select “Devices” • From the device list select “PCMCIA” • Click the “Startup” button on the right side of the list • Set the Start-up type for the PCMCIA device to “Boot” • Close the window (select OK) and reboot

30. Manual installationUSB Client adapter - Win98 / 2K • Have the USB Client Driver software accessible by the OS • Connect the ORiNOCO USB Client to the PC • Windows will detect the ORiNOCO USB Client as new hardware and start its wizard • Alternatively select Add New hardware from the Control Panel • Direct the wizard to the location of the driver files

31. Manual installationUSB Client adapter - Win98 / 2K • Follow the instructions on the screen: • Provide the requested driver parameters • Restart the computer if requested • After Installation USB Client is available in the network configuration

32. Manual installationClient Manager Software • Use Explorer to browse CD-ROM to the location where Client Manager Setup is stored • Follow on-screen directions • When started Client Manager displays itself by Icon on the task bar, indicating RF status: • Color • Number of columns • Right-click on icon presents Client Manger menu • Starting the client manager • Selecting/changing a profile • Asking for version data

33. Client Manager Interpreting the Icon • The Client Manager Icon on the task bar can take different shapes and colors • Use “help” to obtain information on how to interpret the icon

34. Client Manager Version information • Version information important for diagnostic purposes. • Identifies version of • Client Manager Utility SW • PC Card driver • PC Card Hardware • PC Card Firmware

35. Operating the Client Manager Main screen • Windows 95/NT/98/2000 • Can be started from the Start Menu or via task-bar Icon • Integrates diagnostic functions and PC Card configuration setting • Welcome screen shows general status: • Network name • Link Qualification • AP name (if applicable) • Channel • Encryption status

36. Operating the Client Manager Profile selection • Current profile is identified on welcome screen • Other profile can be selected from the drop down list that holds available profiles

37. Operating the Client Manager Profile selection • Alternatively profiles can be selected from the “Actions” item on the menu bar • “Actions” item also holds capability to add or change a configuration profile

38. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions • Diagnostic functions are available via the “Advanced” item on the menu bar: • PC Card diagnostics • RF Link test • Site Monitor

39. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions - test card • Card Diagnostics runs a series of tests on different elements of the communication HW and SW to check the integrity of the device • For support purposes a report can be generated

40. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions - link test • RF link test is the single most important test to verify the quality of the wireless link between two stations • In AP mode link test is always between client station and AP • In peer to peer mode link test is executed between client station and another client to be selected from a list of explored stations • Test results show snapshot readings of SNR, Signal and Noise and indication of attainable data-rate

41. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions - history chart • History test shows selected values over time • Values to be displayed can be selected from drop list: • SNR • Signal and Noise (two separate lines) • Ranges for Noise, Signal or SNR • Very useful to detect noise spikes

42. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions - logging • Test results can be logged to disk for later analysis • User identified file • Manual logging (on user command) • Automatic logging (after every x seconds) • Continuous logging

43. Operating the Client Manager Diagnostic functions - Site Monitor • Site monitor allows a user to “see” all APs with the same network name, from a location. • Display to be configured by the user by selecting items to show from drop down list • AP names can be assigned to locate APs easily. • Names are maintained in file aplist.txt in association with the MAC address of the PC Card in the AP • Can be created by editing or using AP names discovery function

44. Module Summary • Station Firmware • Driver installation / configuration • Adding / editing profiles • Manual installation • Client Manager

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