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Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Connect to a Wired Ethernet Device

Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Connect to a Wired Ethernet Device

You can configure the Ethernet Adapter as a wireless device to connect to a wired unit, such as a computer or Ethernet printer, to your wireless network. The Ethernet Adapter can act as a wireless device, in addition to performing any one of the serial port applications discussed in the following chapters.

To configure the Ethernet Adapter to connect to a wired Ethernet device, perform the following steps:

1)Complete the PC card configuration instructions described in PC Card Configuration on page 4-12.

2)Click on the Update and Reset Unit button.

3)If necessary, move the Ethernet Adapter to the desired location. Provide power to the Ethernet Adapter and connect it to the Ethernet device.

Your Ethernet Adapter is now configured to act as a wireless device connected to your wired Ethernet network component.

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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 Start-Settings Control Panel UninstallSelect Ethernet Adapter Manager from the list 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 ViewerEvent Log GUI Message LogRoaming Log Forwarding Table Forward TableBasic Tab PC Card ConfigurationPC Card Configuration Radio Advanced Tab Advanced TabClick on the Enable Encryption box Click on the Update and Reset Unit buttonEncryption Tab 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 Hardware Flow Control Flow ControlSoftware 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 Serial Line Replacement Appendix C Serial Line ConfigurationRMP Pipe 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 ConfigurationWait for Keystroke Connection Configuration Serial Telnet Client ConfigurationSerial Telnet Client Command Prompt Connection Configuration