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  • Page 2 ® SpaceLink™ B&W PCI Card WL-230 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 4 Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications ......... 12 2. Installation ................13 2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software ........14 2.2 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card ......16 2.3 Installing SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Drivers ....17 2.4 Verifying Drivers ................18 2.5 Installing SpaceLink Wireless Utilities .........
  • Page 6 4.3 File Transfer Example (to Public Folder) ........82 4.3.1 Bluetooth Cellular Phone ........... 83 4.3.2 Dial-Up Networking with Bluetooth Cellular Phone .... 84 5. Troubleshooting ..............85 Wireless LAN ..................85 Bluetooth .................... 87 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 7 Canadian Department of Communications ........109 Regulatory Information / Disclaimers ..........109 Safety Information ................109 MPE Statement ................110 Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure ..... 110 SAR Exposure .................. 110 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ........110 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    802.11b The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps (or up to 108 Mbps in ASUS turbo mode), with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps in 802.11b networks.

  • Page 9: The Spacelink™ Family

    LAN adapter band (IEEE 802.11a/b) that fits into a wireless PCI card that Compact Flash Type supports IEEE 802.11a, II slot in a Portable 802.11b, Digital Assistant Bluetooth. (PDA). The above illustrations are not to scale. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 10 IEEE 802.11b and connects to any computer’s USB 802.11a wireless standards and allows port with the benefit of being able sharing a single Internet connection. to place the antenna anywhere in order to maximize signal strength. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    One 2-port USB bracket with cable (for individual package) The SpaceLink Wireless B&W PCI Card comes in two packages – bundled with an ASUS motherboard and individual package for sepa- rate sale. If any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact your local dealer for instructions.

  • Page 12: Asus Spacelink B&W Pci Card Layout

    Chapter 1 - Introduction ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout USB 2.0 Out (up to 2 ports) USB 2.0 In Antenna Port Bluetooth Receive Standard PCI 2.2 Bluetooth Transmit Connector Wireless LAN Activity Wireless LAN Status LED Definitions Bluetooth Bluetooth Receive LED:...

  • Page 13: Asus Spacelink B&W Specifications

    5.15GHz to 5.35GHz, 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, 6Mbps, turbo mode up to 108Mbps turbo mode available only when connecting with other ASUS 802.11a devices) Range: Indoor: 12 meters @ 11Mbps, 50 meters @ 6Mbps...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation This chapter explains how to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card hardware, drivers, and utilities. This product is designed to operate in Windows 98SE, Windows Me, 2000, and XP. Examples in this manual will be that of Windows XP.

  • Page 15: Installing The Asus Bluetooth Software

    2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software The SpaceLink Bluetooth function requires the installation of the ASUS Bluetooth Software. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and the autorun screen should appear. On the autorun menu, click Install Bluetooth Software. If your autorun is disabled, double-click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software (Cont.) 5. Click Install when ready to install the 6. Click OK after reading the driver notice. software. 7. Click Finish when installation is complete. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer.

  • Page 17: Installing The Asus Spacelink B&W Pci Card

    USB 2.0 PCI expansion card. You can use the USB 2.0 port by connecting your motherboard’s USB bracket (not included) to the USB 2.0 OUT on the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. 4. Attach the antenna to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card as shown. USB 2.0 Out (Blue on card) USB 2.0 Out (Blue...

  • Page 18: Installing Spacelink B&W Pci Card Wlan Drivers

    2.3 Installing SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Drivers With the SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed, turn ON your computer and enter Windows. 1. Windows will automatically detect the ASUS 2. Insert the support CD that came with your SpaceLink B&W PCI Card once you enter ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card .

  • Page 19: Verifying Drivers

    Verify that you are using the correct product and driver CD. Try repeating the installation and contact customer support if necessary. WLAN If it is installed successfully, the “ASUS 11a/b PCI Wireless Network Adapter” will appear under “Network adapaters”. Bluetooth If it is installed successfully, “ASUS Bluetooth Device”...

  • Page 20: Installing Spacelink Wireless Utilities

    SpaceLink products so you only need to have one copy installed in your system. 1. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and an autorun menu will appear. If your autorun is disabled, double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.

  • Page 21: Wireless Lan Reference

    3. Wireless LAN Reference Chapter Overview The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card software includes utilities that can be launched from the Start Menu or taskbar icon. Normally control center is launched on Windows startup and right clicking the taskbar icon will bring up a quick access menu.

  • Page 22: Preliminary Information

    It is recommended that you choose “ASUS utilities...” because there are added features provided by the ASUS SpaceLink Software. This User’s Manual will discuss the ASUS utilities. You can return to the Wireless Option setting at any time by left clicking the control center icon and choosing “Wireless Option”.

  • Page 23: Control Center (Utility)

    Starting the Control Center manually • Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Util- ity, select Dual Band WLAN Card, and then click ASUS WLAN Con- trol Center. • Double click the Control Center icon on the desktop.
  • Page 24 Fair link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Linked (Ad Hoc) Not Linked (Ad Hoc) Connected to Internet ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 25: Taskbar Right-Click Menu

    Search & Connect – View the properties of available Access Points within range. • Wireless Option (Windows XP only) – Sets your Windows XP wire- less networking environment. Double-clicking the taskbar icon: • Launches the Wireless Settings application. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings (Utility)

    Click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, a popup menu appears, and then click Wireless Settings. More than one ASUS SpaceLink Device If you have more than one ASUS SpaceLink device. You will be given a device selection window when you launch the “Wireless Settings” utility. 3.2.1 Status - Status Tab You can view the information about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 27 9 and A through F, six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, i.e. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0). Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit data rate in megabits per second (Mbps). Receive Rate Displays the current receive data rate in megabits per second (Mbps). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 28: Save As Profile

    Profiles will help you combine all your settings for work, home, roaming, and other locations so that you do not have to repeat individual settings. Select “Activate Configuration” from the menu to load a profile. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 29: Status - Connection Tab

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.2.3 Status - Connection Tab You can view the current link statistics about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid only if the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card exists.

  • Page 30: Frame Statistics

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.2.4 Frame Statistics Frame statistics give information on data transferred though the wireless LAN. You can monitor performance or trouble shoot signal quality within different location of your wireless network. Connected ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 31: Status - Ip Config Tab

    Status - IP Config Tab IP Config tab shows all the current network configuration information for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use it to verify your network settings. IP CONFIG will display all the current TCP/IP configuration values including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and DNS configuration.

  • Page 32: Config - Basic Tab

    SSID Use the SSID filed to configure the SSID for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. You can enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down list box. SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN.
  • Page 33 802.11a devices. Turbo mode is only supported between ASUS SpaceLink 802.11a devices. 2.4GHz 11Mbps (802.11b): Use this checkbox to allow the wireless card to use the 2.4 GHz and 11 Mbps wireless mode. Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference Data Rate Select the transmit data rate (fix or auto). The data rates supported for the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Cards are: Auto - The adapter will adjust to the most suitable transmission rate. Fix - 11a: Fix data rate to 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 megabits per second.

  • Page 35: Config - Encryption Tab

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.2.7 Config - Encryption Tab Lets you configure the ASUS SpaceLink encryption settings. We support three security options: Pull Down Menus WEP Enabled Default Key The Default Key field lets you specify which of the encryption key (Unique, First, Second, Third, or Fourth) you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN.
  • Page 36 64 bits (5 byte), 128 bits (13 byte) or 152 bits (16 byte) Hexadecimal digits that is used to encrypt transmit data packets and decrypt received data packets. NOTE: Click the Apply or OK button to save the encryption set- tings. The keys you entered will be masked by asterisks. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 37 “Initialization Vector” (not under user control). This together makes 64 bits (40 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40 bits and others refer to this as 64 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use the term 64 bits when referring to this lower level of encryption.

  • Page 38: Config - Advanced Tab

    Advanced tab provides some additional settings for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Country Allows users to select the country where ASUS wireless network adapters will be operated. The country code specifies the corresponding regulatory domain and constructs a channel list for channel scanning.
  • Page 39 Because send multiple frames lead to overhead on the network. Fragmentation Threshold ranged from 256 to 2346 steps 128. The default value is 2346. Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 40: Survey - Site Survey Tab

    Use the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless networks available to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. The Site Survey tab is read-only with no user configurable data fields. Use the Site Survey tab to view the following network parameters.

  • Page 41: About

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.2.10 About Version Info Tab Uses the Version Info tab to view program and ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Card version information. The program version information field includes the Copyright and utility version. The version information includes the NDIS version, driver name, and driver version.

  • Page 42: Link Status

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.2.11 Link Status ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card connection quality icon appears on the left of the ASUS WLAN Card Settings. Use the icon to view the current signal quality of the adapter. Excellent Link Quality (Infrastructure)

  • Page 43: Activate Configuration

    SSID to keep you connected when you cross into regions covered by access points with differenct SSID’s. Default / (Other Profiles) Select default settings or one of the saved profiles listed below. Both the default settings and the profile settings can be customized. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 44: Mobile Manager (Utility)

    Starting Mobile Manager • Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Util- ity, select Dual-Band WLAN Card, and then click Mobile Manager. • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and then click Mobile Manager.

  • Page 45: Main Window

    INI File. The INI file can be placed on a floppy diskette and then imported by other computers using Mobile Manager. This can also be used as a backup feature for yourself. Exit - Close the Mobile Manager utility. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 46 Edit Configuration dialog to edit selected configuration items. See “Using Edit Configuration” for details on this command. Rename - Change the name of the selected configuration. Copy - Duplicate the selected configuration. Delete - Discard the selected configuration. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 47: View Menu

    Contents - Displays the WinHelp contents window (the one you are reading now) for online Help. About Mobile Manager - Displays the version number and copy- right information for Mobile Manager. Click on the logo to connect to ASUS’ website. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 48: Using New Configuration Wizard

    SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed in your PC. • Wired Local Area Network Configuration: You must have a NIC (LAN card) (other than ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card) installed in your PC. • Dialup Networking Configuration: You must have a modem installed in your PC.
  • Page 49 See “Using Edit Configuration” for detailed information on each. Select to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server or assign one manually. Click Next to continue. See “Using Edit Configuration” for detailed information on each. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 50 If you do not want to use this new configuration now, click Finish to save the new configuration. It will be shown in the Mobile Manager main window. If you want to use this new configuration now, check “Activate Configuration Now”. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 51: Using Edit Configuration

    Thecomputer name is the name that others on your net- work will see your computer as. For complete compatibility, do not use spaces or symbols. It’s generally the same as the DNS hostname, for example, “JohnDoe”. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 52 Access Point. SSID Using the SSID filed to configure the SSID setting for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point, which has the same SSID.
  • Page 53 802.11a radio space. Support data transfer speeds up to 108 Mbps, twice the speed of standard 802.11a devices. 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps (802.11b): Use this checkbox to allow the wireless card to use the 2.4 GHz and 11 Mbps wireless mode. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference Data Rate Select the transmit data rate (fix or auto). The data rates supported for the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Cards are: Auto - The adapter will adjust to the most suitable transmission rate. Fix - 11a: Fix data rate to 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 megabits per second.
  • Page 55 Scope ID for those computers to communicate within the group. The Scope ID is usually left blank. Use DHCP for WINS Resolution – If a DHCP server is available that is configured to provide information on available WINS servers. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 56 Select Enable software compression checkbox to specify whether incoming or outgoing information is compressed before it is sent. This is useful to speed up the transfer of information. Compression occurs only if both computers are using compatible compression. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 57 IP address, the IP address specified for TCP/IP Dial-Up Adapter in the Network dialog box is used. Specify an IP address – Provides a space for you to type the preferred IP address for this connection. Dial-Up Networking tries to use this address first. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 58 Bypass proxy server for local addresses – Specifies whether you want to use the proxy server for all local (Intranet) addresses. You might be able to gain access to local addresses easier and faster if you do not use the proxy server. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 59 Click Cancel button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box without saving any changes you have made. Click Close button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box and save any changes that you have made. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 60: Site Monitor

    3.5.1 Starting Site Monitor • Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Util- ity, select Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Site Moni- tor. • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and then click Site Monitor.

  • Page 61: Monitor

    During the test, the Start button toggles to Stop. You can click Start button to begin the link test and click Stop button at any time to terminate the test. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 62: Windows Xp Wireless Properties

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.6 Windows XP Wireless Properties 1. Double-click System icon in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click ASUS SpaceLink WL230... 3. The “General” page will show status, duration, 4. The “Wireless Networks” page will show speed, and signal strength. Signal strength Available networks and Preferred networks.
  • Page 63 Windows XP Wireless Properties (Cont.) 5. The “Authentication” page allows you to add 6. The “Advanced” page allows you to set security settings. Read Windows help for firewall and sharing. Read Windows help for more information. more information. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 64: Bluetooth Reference

    Cellular Phone. Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the background on the server, ready to respond to connection requests. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 65: Using The Bluetooth Software

    Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and choose Setup | Configuration in order to bring up the configuration window. Use the “Accessibility” page to “Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer”. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 66 The above has “Show common tasks in folders” enabled and view “Tiles”. Bluetooth Not Available If your local Bluetooth device is not present or working, you will get red x’s on each Bluetooth service icon. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 67: Bluetooth Connection Wizard

    Select the specific service to be used, and then click the OK button to close the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box. • If only one service is available for the selected device, the next Con- nection Wizard screen appears. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 68 Back button to return to the previous screen, and from that screen select the correct service and device. In the “Connection Name:” field, enter a descriptive name for the connection, for example, “Serial Connection to ASUS Desktop”. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 69: Explore

    Bluetooth Places” selected. Explore to view Bluetooth devices along with your entire computer in one window. This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “Entire This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “My Bluetooth Neighborhood” selected. Device” selected. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 70: Setup

    When Authentication is enabled devices are paired the first time they attempt to connect, after a successful passkey exchange. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 71: Configuration

    Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference 4.2.5 Configuration View the online manual for information on configuration settings. General Accessibility Discovery Information Exchange Discovery Local Services ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference Client Applications Hardware Version Info ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 73: Services

    There are several other services available when When you double-click a service, the “Status” you open the target device. will show “Connected”. Because resources are limited, when you start a service, other services may be disconnected. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference Device Icons Service Icons ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 75: Serial Port

    To determine the communications port being used by the service: • On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu • In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 76 Port and then select Stop to close the service. The service must be re- started before it will be available to remote devices (right-click Blue- tooth Serial Port and select Start from the pop-up menu). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 77: Dial-Up Networking

    On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (high- light) the device that is providing the Dial-up Networking service. • In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Dial-up Networking and then select Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 78: Fax

    After the Fax connection is established, open or create the document to be faxed and use the “Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” option available in most applications. The Fax connection closes automatically when the transmission is complete. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 79: Inbox

    Business cards are sent, received or exchanged without further intervention. To send Calendar Items, Notes, and Messages, navigate to the folder that contains the item you want to send, select the item, and then click Open. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 80: Network Access

    The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide the Network Access service. After a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server it cannot act as a Network Access client without being re-config- ured. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 81: File Transfer

    The types of operations that can be accomplished are: Open: • Files – are opened in the application associated with them. • Folders – are expanded to show their contents. • Print – sends the selected server file to the client’s default printer. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 82 Update – updates the contents of a folder • New Folder – creates a new folder on the server • Abort FTP Operation – aborts an in-process File Transfer operation. See next page for file transfer example. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 83: File Transfer Example (To Public Folder)

    Notice the device name in the “Address”. [Target] You will find the files in the path similar to the one shown here. If the target device has a search option, you can use it to locate the files. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 84: Bluetooth Cellular Phone

    (4) Operation mode - set the operation mode for the Ericsson T39 Here we can see the Ericsson T39 in Here are the available services using Windows “My Bluetooth Places” the Ericsson T39. when using a computer equipped with Bluetooth. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 85: Dial-Up Networking With Bluetooth Cellular Phone

    Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To access the Internet, you need to dial- up to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), double click “Dial-up Networking” in the Ericsson_T39 window. Enter your ISP account “User name”, “Password”, and Phone Number. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    PCI Card. a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Infrastructure” mode. b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is set to the same “SSID” of an Access Point. c. Verify that the “Encryption” type is the same as that of an Access Point.
  • Page 87 PCI Card. a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Ad Hoc” mode. b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is set to the same “SSID” of the other station (or another ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card).

  • Page 88: Bluetooth

    | Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Determine the BDA of installed hardware In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 89 You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt. Unknown Port error The “Unknown Port” error message usually means an attempt was made to connect a port that was in use. Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 90: Glossary

    This provides wireless data transmissions with a level of security. Extended Service Set (ESS) A set of one or more interconnected basic service set (BSSs) and integrated local area networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 91 ISM Bands (Industrial, Scientific, and Medicine Bands) Radio frequency bands that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized for wireless LANs. The ISM bands are located at 902 MHz, 2.400 GHz, and 5.7 GHz. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 92 (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55-1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4 GHz. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 93: Bluetooth-Related

    LMP level. This type of link is used primarily to transmit ACL packet data. Access Point. Application Layer The group of protocols at the user level. The application layer in the Bluetooth protocol layers will contain those protocols involved with the user interface (UI). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 94 The term "Bluetooth device type" is used on the UI level. This term overrides the terms "Bluetooth device class" and "Bluetooth service type" when there is a mix of information containing both Bluetooth Device Class and Bluetooth Service Types. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 95 Coder/Decoder. A device that converts analog to digital, and digital to analog for transmission over a digital communications system. Ciphering Offset Component. An architecture element denoting an identifiable set of software that performs a well-defined purpose. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 96 RF communications. Device security level Access to a device can be denied based on the required device security level. There are two levels of device security: trusted device and Untrusted device. See also service security level. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 97 In general, a device sends inquiry codes (GIAC, LIAC) to other devices. Any device that allows inquiries will respond with information. If the devices decide to form a link, then bonding will occur. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 98 Typically, the device is responding to a limited inquiry based on an inquiry using the LIAC. See also discoverable mode. Link key The authentication key used to establish a link between devices. See also bonding. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 99 Multiplexer. A device that combines one or more data signals into a single composite signal for communication over one data channel. Name Discovery The mechanism to request and receive a device name. New device See unknown device. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 100 A series of paging messages sent over the baseband. Paged device A paged device is typically contacted by a paging device to establish a communication link. See acceptor. Paging The act of attempting to establish a communication link. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 101 However, when establishing a piconet, one unit will act as a master and the other(s) as slave(s) for the duration of the piconet connection. All devices hare the same physical channel defined by the master device parameters (clock and BD_ADDR). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 102 SCO packets (voice data). Supports time-bounded information like voice. (Master to single slave.) SCO links can be established only after an ACL link has first been established. Service Discovery Application. Also sometimes called the Service Discovery User Application. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 103 (open to all). Encryption can be another security requirement for service use in addition to the requirements listed above. Encryption is typically applied at the physical level (baseband). See also device security level. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 104 A device that is currently not connected with the (LocDev and the LocDev has not paired with it in the past. Also called a new device. No information about the device is stored (e.g., BD_ADDR, link key, or other information). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 105: Ieee 802.11B (11Mbits/Sec)

    1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with each other. To avoid interference between 802.11b Wireless PCI Cards, It is recommended that you configure the Wireless PCI Cards using only Channels 1, 6, and 11. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 106: Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (For 802.11B)

    The Wireless PCI Card is capable of an 11 Mbps data transmission rate, but the coverage area is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps Wireless PCI Card since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 107: Ieee 802.11A (54Mbits/Sec)

    The laws of information theory tie frequency, radiated power and distance together in an inverse relationship. Thus, moving up to the 5GHz spectrum from 2.4 GHz will lead to shorter distances, given the same radiated power and encoding scheme. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 108: Cofdm (For 802.11A)

    24 Mbps. Remember, the more bits per cycle (hertz) that are encoded, the more susceptible the signal will be to interference and fading, and ultimately, the shorter the range, unless power output is increased. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 109: Safety Information

    Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 110: Canadian Department Of Communications

    Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 111: Mpe Statement

    Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and / or damage this device. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

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