Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I manual Main Menu Overview

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Using the Terminal Configurator

Main Menu Overview

The section provides a list of main menu selections and their functions.

Resume operation

This option exits Configuration. It returns the Ethernet Adapter to the settings the Ethernet Adapter had before the Configure button was pressed.

Edit configuration

Brings up a list of files to edit. Descriptions of the files and their contents are below.

View configuration for capture

If you select this option, it will give you an opportunity to enable capture mode in your terminal software. It will then display all configuration settings and give the option to disable capture mode. This option can be used to keep a record of the settings made for a particular Ethernet Adapter unit, or to generate a file for Enterasys RoamAbout Technical Support if you have any difficulties.

Reset configuration to default

Sets all configuration files to their factory default. A confirmation dialog box appears to verify the selection, so changes may or may not take place.

View forwarding database

Lists the MAC addresses of all network nodes detected, and the network interface of which they were last listed.

View roaming log

Lists the MAC addresses of the Access Points that the Ethernet Adapter had association/ disassociation.

View system error log

Shows a list of errors if any have occurred. Use this option if the Ethernet Adapter’s Error LED is lit to see what kind of error the Ethernet Adapter is generating.

Clear system error log

Removes all messages from the error log described above.

Reset the Unit

Performs a hardware reset. Use this after making configuration changes to allow the changes to take effect.

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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