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IWMS Hardware and Software Requirements

System requirements for installing and operating the InstantWave Management System are:

An x86-based microcomputer running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later

A connection to an Ethernet network

Particular versions of Windows have the following additional requirements:

1.On Windows 95, Microsoft DCOM95 must be installed. You can obtain DCOM95 from the following Microsoft Web page: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom95/download.asp DCOM95 can also be found on the Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 CD-ROM (Enterprise, Professional, or Standard edition), in the directory \Pro\Tools\DCOM95.

2.On Windows 98 (with the exception of Windows 98SE, which already includes this component), Microsoft DCOM98 must be installed. You can use the following link to download it: http://www.microsoft.com/com/dcom/dcom98/download.asp

3.On Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 or later must be installed.

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Contents Mbps User’s GuideNational Datacomm Corporation Technical SupportTrademarks Packing List Your NWH660 package should contain the following itemsContents Advanced Settings Figures Igure Introduction InstantWave Wireless LAN Products SnmpIwms The InstantWave Management System Automatic Discovery of InstantWave DevicesWindows 95/98 Windows NTWindows 2000/XP Iwms Hardware and Software Requirements Terminology Used in this Guide Regulatory DomainHow to Use this Guide See Hardware Pre-configuration, page 22, forSee Installing the InstantWave Management See Using the InstantWave ManagementAccess Point Wireless Computer-1 Computer-2Planning the Network Infrastructure Network TypesWired Computers Server Access Point Wireless Computers Single AP NetworkSales Domain Single AP Installation Multiple AP InstallationPlanning an Infrastructure Network Roaming LED Indicators Hardware DescriptionColor Meaning Connectors and Switches FunctionHardware Pre-configuration Installing the AP Management ToolsUsing the AP COMFig Tool AP COMFig/PasswordAP COMFig/Service AP COMFig Tool/PasswordConfiguration/General GeneralAP Alias Name Domain NameTransmission Rate Basic RatesConfiguration/Encryption EncryptionInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Dhcp FilterConfiguration/Filter Snmp Access Control Configuration/SNMP Access ControlPerform AP Self Diagnostic Test Upgrade AP Firmware Hardware DiagnosisReset AP Configuration InstantWave Product Placement GuidelinesInstantWave 11-Mbps Wireless Access Point Installing the InstantWave Management System Click NextImportant Issues Click Next again Figure Using the InstantWave Management System Auto-DiscoveryInstantWave Management System Configuration Popup MenuIP Configuration Next panel in the configuration dialog box is Filter Figure Wireless NameBroadcast TransmissionRate ChannelMAC Access Control MAC Address List Status AddressIdentifier Click the Encryption tab to set up the security options New/Edit Address dialog box will open Figure Trap Server New/Edit AddressConfiguration/Trap Server Trap View Monitor MonitorSummary Information StatisticsMonitor/Statistics Reset Load DefaultUpgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Advanced Settings Batch mode operationManage Iwms Host Table Partition the network according to the physical locationCreate Host Table via Automatic Discovery Import Host Table to check device’s availability New/Edit/Delete a Host Address on Host TableExport the Configuration profile to a File New/Edit/Delete a Host AddressImport the Configuration Profile from a File Import the Configuration Profile from a FileEncryption FAQs Question AnswerTroubleshooting Symptom Suggested SolutionsLocation of the wireless PC or AP Technical Support Support from Your Network SupplierNDC Limited Warranty HardwareLimited Warranty Service Procedures Services after Warranty Period Specifications Firmware Upgrade TemperatureEmission Type Radio Frequency RangeAppendix Channel CenterSpain France Japan Number Frequency MHzIndex Encryption 13, 27, 48Ssid