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LifeBook N6400 Series User’s Guide

Before Using the Wireless LAN

This manual describes the procedures required to prop-

erly set up and configure the optional integrated Wire-

less LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN

device" in the rest of the manual). Before using the

WLAN device, read this manual to ensure correct opera-

tion. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

Wireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document

This document is applicable to systems containing the

Intel PRO/Wireless WM3B3945ABG Network Connec-

tions (802.11a+b/g)

Characteristics of the WLAN Device

■

The WLAN device is a Mini-PCI card attached to the

main board of the mobile computer.

■

The WLAN device operates in license-free RF bands,

eliminating the need to procure an FCC operating

license. The WLAN operates in the 2.4GHz Industrial,

Scientific, and Medical (ISM) RF band and the lower,

middle, and upper bands of the 5GHz Unlicensed

National Information Infrastructure (UNII) bands.

■

The Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WLAN device is

capable of three operating modes, IEEE802.11a,

IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g.

■

Encoding of data is modulated using Direct Sequence

Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Complementary Code

Keying (CCK) when the WLAN device is operating in

IEEE 802.11b mode and Orthogonal Frequency Divi-

sion Multiplexing (OFDM) when operating in

IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode.

■

The WLAN device is Wi-Fi certified and operates at

the maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps in

IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11g mode and 11 Mbps in

IEEE802.11b mode.

■

The WLAN device supports the following encryption

methods - WEP, TKIP, CKIP, and AES encryption.

WIRELESS LAN MODES USING THIS DEVICE

Ad Hoc Mode

(See Figure A-1) "Ad Hoc Mode" refers to a wireless

network where wireless network connectivity between

multiple computers is established without a central

network device, typically known as Access Point(s).

Connectivity is accomplished using only client devices in

a peer-to-peer fashion. That is why Ad Hoc networks are

also known as peer-to-peer networks. Ad Hoc networks

are an easy and inexpensive method for establishing

network connectivity between multiple computers.

Ad Hoc mode requires that the SSID (service set identi-

fier), network authentication, and encryption key

settings are identically configured on all computers in

the Ad Hoc network.

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode

(See Figure A-2) Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless

network in which devices communicate with wireless or

wired network devices by communicating through an

Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices

can communicate with each other or with a wired

network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infra-

structure mode because they require access to the wired

LAN in order to access computers, devices, and services

such as file servers, printers, and databases.

How to Handle This Device

The WLAN device comes pre-installed in your mobile

computer. Under normal circumstances, it should not be

necessary for you to remove or re-install it. The Oper-

ating System that your mobile computer comes with has

been pre-configured to support the WLAN device.

Figure A-1. Ad Hoc Mode Network

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