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Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-1744-02...
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Data Transparency and Protocols Protocols Supported Security Features System Configurations Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Wireless Infrastructure Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installtion and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Additional Requirements and Features Driver Keywords and Settings Basic System Parameters Network Performance Variables Fragmentation Variables Power Management Variables 3-10 Scanning Variables 3-12 Infrastructure Parameters 3-13 Ad Hoc Variables 3-16 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installtion and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications Channels, Power Levels, Antenna Gains A P P E N D I X Channel Sets Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installtion and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Translated Safety Warnings A P P E N D I X Explosive Device Proximity Warning Lightning Activity Warning Installation Warning Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning N D E X Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installtion and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Preface This preface provides an overview of the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS, references related publications, and explains how to obtain other documentation and technical assistance, if necessary. These topics are covered in this section: Audience, page vi •...
Audience Audience This publication is for the person responsible for installing, maintaining, and configuring a Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter (also referred to as an adapter or client adapter) on a computer using the MS-DOS operating system. The installer should be familiar with MS-DOS, computing devices and with network terms and concepts.
User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter PC4500 and PC4800 • Obtaining Documentation The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites: http://www.cisco.com • http://www-china.cisco.com •...
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Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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C H A P T E R Overview This chapter describes the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapter, also referred to as an adapter or client adapter, and illustrates its role in a wireless network. These topics are covered in this section: •...
Introduction to the Wireless LAN Adapters Introduction to the Wireless LAN Adapters The Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters, also referred to as adapters, are radio modules that provide transparent, wireless, data communications between fixed, portable, or mobile devices and other wireless devices or a wired network infrastructure.
For example, if a particular frequency encounters noise, interference, or both, enough redundancy is built into the signal on other frequencies that the client adapter usually is successful in its transmission. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Antenna Type and Placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio • range. As a general guide, range increases in proportion to antenna height. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Adapter. Protocols Supported The Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapter can be used in a variety of infrastructure configurations. Cisco Aironet access points provide connections to Ethernet Networks. When using the Cisco Aironet standard device drivers, the PC Card is fully compliant with the protocols and wired...
SSID cannot directly communicate with each other. System Configurations The Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapter can be used in a variety of network system configurations. Access points provide connections to your Ethernet networks or act as repeaters increasing wireless communication range.
Multiple repeater hops can be supported in the path to the wired LAN. Figure 1-4 Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Repeater) Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
If the access point fails, the station automatically roams to an operational access point. With this system architecture, all access points and PC Card units must be configured with the same SSID. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
SSIDs and different channels, which prevent clients from roaming to access points of a different wireless system. Figure 1-7 Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Wired LAN 2 Wired LAN 1 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 1-10 OL-1744-02...
C H A P T E R Installing the Hardware This section describes the procedures for installing the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapter. These topics are covered in this section: Safety Information, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Client Adapter, page 2-3 •...
Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive Warning environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Check each item for damage. Note If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Any remote antenna and its associated wiring are shipped separately. Package Contents Each client adapter is shipped with the following items: •...
The two antenna connectors allow a Diversity Antenna or two separate antennas to be attached to the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter. When two antennas are connected, the adapter automatically selects antennas to provide the strongest signal for radio operations. This feature improves packet delivery and system throughput by avoiding reception and transmission instances that are hampered by RF multipath signals or blocking structures in the environment.
Caution the slot. If the PC card does not insert easily, remove the card and reinsert it. Hold the PC card with the Cisco logo facing up and insert it into the PC card slot, applying just enough Step 3 pressure to make sure it is fully seated.
See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 Inserting a PCI Client Adapter into a PC Antenna connector Card edge LEDs connector Standard 2 dBi dipole antenna Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
To ensure that your computer is completely shut down, unplug the computer’s power cord from its power source. Step 2 Disconnect the client adapter’s antenna. Step 3 Remove the computer cover. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Pull up firmly on the client adapter to release it from the slot, and carefully tilt the adapter to allow it to clear the opening in the CPU back panel. Step 6 Reinstall the screw on the CPU back panel, and replace the computer cover. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Turns the PCMCIA slot on or off to allow utilities to access the adapter RADINFO.COM Displays the adapter’s radio statistics WEPDOS.EXE Sets a WEP transmit key and key values Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
If the drivers are already copied to the hard disk, they are displayed in the list. Step 9 Under Add Adapter, choose the appropriate Cisco Aironet Adapter. If it is not on the menu list, choose Unlisted or Updated Network Driver. Choose the correct Cisco Aironet Adapter, and click OK.
Extract the NDIS.EXE files to the directory containing the network files on your computer’s hard drive. Step 2 Step 3 Copy the PROTOCOL.INI file to the network directory or merge statements from the Cisco Aironet supplied file into your existing PROTOCOL.INI file. Step 4 Modify the CONFIG.SYS file.
Extract the CSCODI.COM files to the directory containing the network files on your computer’s hard Step 2 drive. Copy the NET.CFG file, or merge the Cisco Aironet supplied NET.CFG file into your existing NET.CFG Step 3 file in the network directory.
Fragment frames longer than 700 bytes. • Discard fragmented transmit packets if not delivered in 5 seconds. Discard fragmented receive frames if not complete after 10 seconds. • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
(Optional)—Specifies the rate at which the adapter communicates with the access point to DATARATE2 0–255 which it associates. Default: 1–11 This setting must match the access point’s setting. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Left = Adapter uses the antenna attached to jack 2 Default: ON LEAP ON (YES) (Optional)—turns LEAP (Cisco’s version of Extensible Authentication Protocol) on or off. OFF (NO) Default: OFF Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Description FRAGTHRESHOLD 256–312 (Optional)—Specifies the fragmentation size (must be an even value) in bytes. Frames longer than the specified value are transmitted using multiple packets. Default: 700 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
MAXPOWERSAVE conserves the most power but offers the lowest throughput. Is recommended for devices for which power consumption is the ultimate concern (such as small battery-powered devices). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-10 OL-1744-02...
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100 Kusec (100 ms) Used only in INFRASTRUCTURE mode when POWERSAVE mode is PSP or FASTPSP. The PC Card always awakens to receive DTIMs when in FASTPSP Mode. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-11 OL-1744-02...
(Optional)—Determines the amount of time to wait for a probe response after energy is detected on a channel. Default: 20 Kusec Used only if SCANMODE = ACTIVE Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-12 OL-1744-02...
(Optional)—Forces association to the except broadcast and specified access point. multicast SPECIFIEDAP2 Any IEEE MAC address (Optional)—Forces association to one of the except broadcast and specified access points. multicast Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-13 OL-1744-02...
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(with matching SSID. Default: 10,000 Kusec (10 sec) AUTHTIMEOUT 0–0xFFFF (Optional)—Establishes the time to attempt to authenticate to an access point. Default: 2,000 Kusec (2 sec) Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-14 OL-1744-02...
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(Optional)—Shows the maximum amount of time that the client waits for a response to an association request from the access point. Default: 2,000 Kusec (2 sec) Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-15 OL-1744-02...
When joining a network, the value currently in use is adopted. Adapter Keywords The following is a list of keywords that control the host system hardware resources the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter requires. Note At a minimum, the adapter requires 64 consecutive 16-bit I/O ports, one nonsharable Interrupt and one PC Card type II slot.
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PC Card CIS. Default: 0xD000 In the NET.CFG file, the parameter is D0000, not 0xD000. 0xC00–0xDF00 Same as MEMORY. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-17 OL-1744-02...
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Chapter 3 Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 3-18 OL-1744-02...
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These topics are covered in this section: • Site Survey and Link Test, page 4-2 Loading New Firmware Versions, page 4-3 • DOS Utilities, page 4-3 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Start a Telnet session on the mobile station to the access point. Depending on the system in use, the Telnet application might have logging and note taking capability. If so, enable these modes. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
WEPDOS.EXE—sets a WEP transmit key and key values AWCALLID.EXE—establishes a call ID number • The following utility does not ship with the drivers. To obtain it, contact your local Cisco System Engineer. • AWCLEAP.EXE—sets and clears LEAP username and passwords...
Standard options are available when they are displayed as part of the command or when using the help (-?) option. Remarks This section contains information about the utility that can help the user. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Most of the utilities do not actually require the use of an interrupt. Getting Help Use the -? option to display a brief explanation of the utility and its command syntax. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
The card startup option (-365) is required to run this utility. This utility is not shipped with the drivers. To obtain it, contact your local Cisco System Engineer. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
A valid call ID produces this message: Callid:<callid string> This program is only required in Japan and only when the Note adapter is used in a legacy network. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
A valid call ID produces this message: Callid:<callid string> This program is only required in Japan and only when the Note adapter is used in a legacy network. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
C:>WEPDOS -365 -p180 -tx1 Setting transmit key index to 1 C:>WEPDOS -365 -p180 -d WEP128 encryption is enabled. Enterprise and home networking is supported. Firmware supports four keys. C:\> Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
The following example shows the proper command syntax to turn the slot on, run a utility program, and turn the card off: PCMCIA ON -BOOT RADINFO PCMCIA OFF Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS 4-10 OL-1744-02...
These topics are covered in this section: • Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information, page 5-2 Interpreting the Indicator LEDs, page 5-2 • If Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact, page 5-3 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
PHY access error. Refer to the “Obtaining 2-second pause Technical Assistance” section in the Preface for technical support information. 6 fast blinks, Incompatible firmware. Load the correct 2-second pause firmware version. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Check that all parameters are set properly for both the adapter and the access point. • If the radio still fails to establish contact, see the “Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information” section on page 5-2. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Chapter 5 Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Interpreting the Indicator LEDs Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters. These topics are covered in this section: Physical Specifications, page A-2 • Radio Specifications, page A-2 •...
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters. If a distinction is not made between series or client adapter type, the specification applies to all Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in the 340 and 350 series...
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–83 dBm at 11 Mbps Receiver sensitivity 350 series adapters –94 dBm at 1 Mbps –91 dBm at 2 Mbps –89 dBm at 5.5 Mbps –85 dBm at 11 Mbps Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Transmit current steady state 340 series PC card and LM card Typically 350 mA at 15 dBm 340 series PCI client adapter Typically 450 mA at 15 dBm Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55024 Radio approvals FCC Part 15.247 Canada RSS-139-1, RSS-210 Japan Telec 33A EN 300.328 RF exposure OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
The following topics are covered in this appendix: • Channel Sets, page B-2 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page B-3 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
France is included in the ETSI regulatory domain; however, only channels 10 through 13 can be used Note in France. Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in compliance with the regulatory standards of France. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Power Level (mW) Americas (-A) (4 watts EIRP maximum) 13.5 ETSI (-E) (100 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Israel (-I) (100 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain (continued) Regulatory Domain Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Power Level (mW) China (-C) (10 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Japan (-J) (10 mW/MHz EIRP maximum) 13.5 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, page C-4 • • Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure, page C-6 Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan, page C-7 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this Caution frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS...
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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The following CE mark is affixed to the 350 series equipment (except for the mini-PCI card): The above CE mark is required as of April 8, 2000 but might change in the future. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted Note to certain frequencies or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact Cisco Corporate Compliance. Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW...
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation...
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Appendix C Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Varning! Använd inte den trådlösa nätverksenheten i närheten av oskyddade tändhattar eller i en explosiv miljö om inte enheten modifierats för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source. Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie-aanwijzingen voordat u het systeem met de voeding verbindt. Varoitus Lue asennusohjeet ennen järjestelmän yhdistämistä virtalähteeseen. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
Vérifier qu'un fusible ou qu'un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 15 A U.S. maximum (240 V alt., 10 A international) est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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(överströmsskydd). Kontrollera att säkring eller överspänningsskydd används på fasledarna (samtliga strömförande ledare) för internationellt bruk max. 240 V växelström, 10 A (i USA max. 120 V växelström, 15 A). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
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Appendix D Translated Safety Warnings Circuit Breaker (15A) Warning Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS OL-1744-02...
B-3 to B-4 heavy overlap minimal overlap multiple overlapping systems 1-10 declaration of conformity statement firmware data rates loading new versions data transparency and protocols fragmentation variables Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS IN-1 OL-1744-02...
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RF exposure declaration of conformity statement antenna safety information NDIS2 driver FCC safety compliance statement MS-DOS installation guidelines Windows for Workgroups installation specifications network performance variables Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS IN-2 OL-1744-02...
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4-1 to 4-11 site survey and link test warnings WEPDOS.EXE wireless LAN adapter antenna connectors inserting into computing device 2-5 to 2-7 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS IN-3 OL-1744-02...
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Index Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for MS-DOS IN-4 OL-1744-02...