Navini Networks manual Addendum 1 Ripwave-MX Modem PC Troubleshooting

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide

ADDENDUM 1: Ripwave™-MX Modem - PC Troubleshooting

- For Use With All Ripwave-MX LMX Modems and Navini Diagnostics Software -

PC Operating Systems

Prior to installing the Navini Diagnostics software, please check to insure that the PC Operating System meets the criteria given in the table below. If these criteria are not met, unpredictable problems may occur as a result of installation. It is recommended that the user have the latest Windowsc updates installed prior to installing the Navini Diagnostics software.

Operating System	Ethernet interface	Notes
Win 2000	Supported	1
Win XP	Supported	2

Note 1: Requires Service Pack 1

Note 2: To load the Navini Diagnostics software, the user MUST have Administrative privileges.

Ethernet Interface

The Ethernet Modem may be connected to a PC via an Ethernet connection. Also, it is possible to connect multiple PC devices to a single Modem. The multi-PC configuration is transparent to the PC users and is analogous to a multi-PC configuration on a normal Ethernet LAN. Check with your Service Provider if multiple IP addressing is required for your particular configuration. The distinct advantage of the Ethernet Modem is that it connects to any device that has an Ethernet interface. This makes it ideal for small businesses that have a mix of devices, such as Unix machines, Apple Computers, etc. IP addresses can be assigned to the devices dynamically via a DHCP server, or as Fixed IP assignments, or Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE).

Multiple Interface Environments

When a PC has an internal interface (for example, a Wireless Ethernet interface) in addition to the LMX Modem, you should do the following:

•If the wireless connection is not required, disable the internal wireless connection

•If the built-in wireless connection is required for local networking and wireline Ethernet is used via the LMX Modem for Internet connection, change the interface metric configuration so that the wireline interface’s default gateway is used. (See your Operating System’s User Guide.)

Routers

Neither the Navini LMX Monitor nor the Navini Diagnostics software will work if it goes through a router.

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