Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I Preface, Purpose of the Manual, Intended Audience

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Preface

Purpose of the Manual

This manual describes how to install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Organization of this Document

This document is organized as follows:

Section	Description

Chapter 1	Contains pre-installation information you should know
	before you install the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter. This
	includes the site requirements and specifications.
Chapter 2	Contains a configuration overview.
Chapter 3	Contains the step-by-step procedures to install the
	RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 4	Contains the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager
	software installation procedure. It also contains the
	information to configure the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 5	Contains the general serial configuration settings used for all
	serial port applications.
Chapter 6	Contains the configuration information to use the Ethernet
	Adapter to enable wireless printing.
Appendix A	Describes how to use the Terminal Configuration to
	configure the Ethernet Adapter.
Appendix B	Contains problem solving information.

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Contents Wireless Ethernet Adapter Installation and User’s Guide Page Page Vcci Notice Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Wireless Printing Problem Solving Page Organization of this Document PrefacePurpose of the Manual Intended AudienceComponent Document Associated DocumentsGetting Help Page Site Requirements Chapter Preparing for InstallationParameter Description SpecificationsComponents Unpacking and InspectingEthernet Adapter RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Installation Quick StartWireless Infrastructure Network Chapter Configuration OverviewInfrastructure Network Example Ad-Hoc Network Example Wireless Ad-HocNetworksPage Installation Procedure Chapter InstallationRemoving the Bottom Mounting Plate Inserting the PC Card LED Description Ethernet Adapter LED IndicatorsInstallation Chapter Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationSelect Ethernet Adapter Manager from the list UninstallSelect Start-Settings Control Panel Starting the Ethernet Adapter Manager Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerConfiguration Window Configuring the Ethernet AdapterButton Action Tab Name ActionLoading a Configuration Saving a ConfigurationRemoving a Password Setting and Removing PasswordsSetting a Password Click on Update Password NowUpgrading the Ethernet Adapter Firmware Resetting to Factory DefaultsChanging Your PC Card Type Using the Log ViewerRoaming Log GUI Message LogEvent Log Forwarding Table Forward TableBasic Tab PC Card ConfigurationPC Card Configuration Radio Advanced Tab Advanced TabEncryption Tab Click on the Update and Reset Unit buttonClick on the Enable Encryption box HEX Ascii Encryption Key Length Example LevelClick on the Update and Reset Unit button Network Configuration Network Basic Tab Page Configuration Flowchart Chapter General Serial ConfigurationConfiguration Flowchart Serial Uart Tab Uart SettingsUart Settings Software Flow Control Flow ControlHardware Flow Control Serial Packets Flow Control ConfigurationConfiguring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing Chapter Wireless PrintingConfiguring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing Appendix a Terminal Configurator Establishing a Direct Serial Connection Select Programs--Accessories--HyperterminalChoose None for the Flow control option Establishing a Telnet Connection Using the Terminal ConfiguratorMain Menu Overview Editor File contents Configuration File FormatRS-232 port uart0 Hardware BridgeSoftware Using the Terminal Configurator Flow control Control Passthrough2 PassthroughTelnet Rmpbind Network BindingsTcpbind1a Bridged Ethernet lan0 Encryption Using the Terminal Configurator Page Appendix B Problem Solving Situation Problem Steps to take Table B-1 Problem DiagnosisSituation Problem Steps to take Error Code Problem Steps to take Table B-2 Event Log Error TableError Code Problem Steps to take Hardware Errors RMP Pipe Appendix C Serial Line ConfigurationSerial Line Replacement RMP Pipe Parameters Serial Line ReplacementApplication Sensitivity Transmit Try Count Setting TCP Pipe Network Serial Port Network Serial Port ConfigurationTCP Connect Port TCP Listen Port ConfigurationSerial Telnet Client Serial Telnet Client ConfigurationWait for Keystroke Connection Configuration Command Prompt Connection Configuration