Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I manual Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager

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Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager

Starting the Ethernet Adapter Manager.

To start the Ethernet Adapter Manager, select

Start-->Programs-->RoamAbout-->RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager.

The RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List window appears (Figure 4-1) and lists the Ethernet Adapter units currently detected. All Ethernet Adapter units are controlled from this main window.

Table 4-1: RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List

The RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List window buttons are:

∙SCAN

Allows you to search for active Ethernet Adapter units. After a scan is executed, any previously displayed Ethernet Adapter units that are no longer found are removed from the list and found units are displayed.

∙EXIT

Closes the Ethernet Adapter Manager.

∙CONFIGURE

After selecting a unit, advances you to the first configuration window.

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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 Purpose of the Manual PrefaceIntended Audience Organization of this DocumentComponent 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 ConfigurationSetting a Password Setting and Removing PasswordsClick on Update Password Now Removing a PasswordUpgrading 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