Clarinet Systems EthIR LAN manual EthIR Beam, EthIR Soft Family of Products

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EthIR Beam

Power

The EthIR Beam is powered by the EthIR Switch, which means that no power adapter or extra line is required to install it. Simply plug it into the infrared port (or mini-DIN connector) on the EthIR Switch. The Switch powers the EthIR Beam via the UTP or mini-DIN cable connected to the particular Switch model.

Checking Connection Status

The EthIR Beam displays a steady green light when it is successfully connected through the network to the EthIR Switch. A flashing green light on the EthIR Beam means that data is being transmitted between the network and your portable computer.

For successful transmission of data, the infrared access point of your portable computer must be aligned with the infrared access of the EthIR Beam. Each infrared device provides a cone of approximately 30 degrees within one meter from the access point within which it can sense infrared transmission.

If you miss align your notebook computer, or block the infrared access point, a helper dialog pops up to display a countdown period of time within which you can realign the computer without losing the connection.

The EthIR Soft Family of Products

Introduction

The CSI Configuration Tool is a software utility for network administrators to maintain and configure the EthIR Switch. The Infrared Driver for Windows 95 is a utility that updates Windows 95 notebooks originally shipped without infrared support. The ClarinetIR™ software allows mobile Windows 95/98/2000, PocketPC and Palm users to effortlessly connect to any EthIR LAN system anywhere without having to reconfigure their IP addressing.

CSI Configuration Tool

All eight and sixteen port EthIR Switches are pre-configured with a default set of IP addresses that have been entered as a guide for network administrators when configuring the EthIR Switch according to their own network scheme. This tool allows for configuration of IP address for the EthIR Switch itself and any DNS or Proxy addresses as well as an IP Pool of addresses that will be used by Windows 98, Windows CE devices, and Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII Organizers as well as any notebook or devices running the ClarinetIR™ software. Supported platforms for running the Tool include: Windows 95/98/2000, Palm and MacOS

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Contents EthIR LAN User Guide Page Clarinet Systems, Inc Copyright Table of Contents Updating The Firmware Switch Security Chapter ClarinetIR Appendix F Page User Profile Introducing EthIR LANHow this Guide Is Organized Conventions AppendicesContacting Clarinet Systems Page Introduction to EthIR LAN Components Installation RequirementsEthIR Beam Supported Platforms InstallationOrder of Installation EthIR Switch ES208 / 216EthIR Switch ES101/301/3011b/1000 Install EthIR Switch ES208IR/PPP Install EthIR Switch ES101 / 301 / 3011bPass Through Mode ES208 / 216 only Infrared Mode ES208 / 216 onlyUnderstanding the EthIR Switch Panel LEDs ES208 / 216 only EthIR Soft Family of Products EthIR BeamClarinetIR Infrared Support for WindowsCSI Configuration Tool Configure EthIR SwitchIntroduction CSI Configuration Tool Functions CSI Configuration Tool InstallationConnectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool CSI Configuration Tool Window DescriptionConfigure via Infrared Configure via IP address Setting The IP Address Of The Switch For The First TimeClick the Configure via Infrared Searching For EthIR Switches Above picture illustrates the discovery of three Switches General Info Tab NVM EditorIP Pool Tab except ESB3011b Snmp Variables TabModel ES101 / 301 Models ES208 / 216 RF Card Info ESB3011B onlyWEP ESB3011b only Updating The Firmware Switch SecurityChapter ClarinetIR Page Appendix a Installing Infrared Support for WindowsPage Page IPX/SPX Binding TCP/IP Protocol for NotebookPage Page Appendix B Page Disabling Puma Technology’s IR Communication Software Appendix CPage Browsing the Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98 Appendix DPage Upgrading from 115Kbps to 4Mbps Speeds Appendix EPage Page Page Before You Begin Needed Changes to Your System Configuration OptionsUsing IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks Click Options Page Install Direct Cable Connection Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 NotebooksPage Configure Infrared Monitor for Direct Cable Connection Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time Page Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network Page Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000 Notebooks Page Adding Direct Connection to Remote Networking Configuring Windows CE Handheld PCsPage Click OK to finish the configuration of the new connection Specifying an Http Proxy Server Using IrLAN with Apple MacOS Powerbooks Configuring Palm Organizers
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