Beacon Computer Lan Adapter manual Driver Disk Structure, Protocol.Ini

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Installing the Software

The driver disk shipped with the Wireless LAN Adapter is organized as follows:

Table 3.1 - Driver Disk Structure

README.TXT

Contains latest information about the disk

 

contents

 

 

DIAG

Directory containing utilities

 

 

FLSH3545.COM

PC card flash firmware

 

 

45C???.BIN

Latest firmware release

 

 

NDIS2

Directory containing NDIS2 driver files

 

 

AWC2N45C.DOS

NDIS2 driver

 

 

OEMSETUP.INF

NDIS2 compatible install file for MicroSoft

 

Windows for Workgroups

 

 

PROTOCOL.INI

The required configuration file for the NDIS2

 

driver. The PROTOCOL.INI file on the diskette

 

provides sample entries for operation in

 

Infrastructure Mode.

 

 

PROTOCOL.AHC

Sample PROTOCOL.INI file with entries for

 

Ad Hoc Mode

 

 

PKT

Directory containing DOS packet driver files

 

 

AWCP45C.COM

DOS based packet driver

 

 

AWCPKT.INI

The required configuration file for the Packet

 

driver. The AWCPKT.INI file on the diskette

 

has sample entries for operation in

 

Infrastructure Mode.

 

 

AWCPKT.AHC

Sample AWCPKT.INI file with entries for

 

Ad Hoc Mode.

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc Table of Contents Appendix a Appendix D Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual About the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Typographical Conventions Convention Type of InformationAbout the User’s Guide and Technical Reference Manual Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter SectionSafety Information Snap-On Antenna Dipole AntennaHigh Gain Antennas Other Devices in the Wireless Network Radio Characteristics Direct Sequence Radio TechnologyData Transparency and Protocols Protocols Supported Radio RangesSite Survey Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Security Features Radio AntennaLink Test Terminology Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Ad Hoc Wireless LAN System ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Extended Infrastructure Using Repeaters Coverage Options Minimal Overlap Coverage OptionHeavy Overlap Coverage Option Multiple Overlapping Systems Coverage Option Welcome to the Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN Adapter Installing the Hardware Before You Start Antenna Connectors Overview of the 4000 Series PC CardStandard Antennas Attaching the Antenna Attaching the Snap-On AntennaAttaching a Remote Antenna Detaching the Antenna Detaching the Snap-On AntennaDetaching a Remote Antenna Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter Connecting the PC CardRemoving the PC Card Installing the Hardware Installing the Software Driver OverviewDriver Disk Structure PROTOCOL.INIVXD4500.VXD Windows 95 or Windows 98 NDIS3 Installation Installing the Software Select Other Require Windows NT NDIS3 InstallationSelect Add Adapters Disk from manufacturerInstalling the Software Windows for Workgroups NDIS2 Installation DOS NDIS2 Installation Minimum PROTOCOL.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software DOS Packet Driver Installation Minimum AWCPKT.INI Driver SettingsInstalling the Software ODI Driver Installation Minimum NET.CFG Driver SettingsGeneral Information Installing the Software Driver Keywords and Settings General Network Keywords Value Description Advanced Network Keywords Value Description Fragmentation Keywords Value Description FragthresholdPower Management Keywords Value Description Fastlistendelay FastlistentimeListendecay Scanning Keywords Value Description 10 Infrastructure Keywords Value Description Authtype OFF, Open AuthtimeoutSpecifiedapto HaredkeyBeaconperiod 11 Ad Hoc Keywords Value DescriptionJoinnetto DschannelInstalling the Software 12 PC Card Keywords Value Description Installing the Software Utilities Site Survey and Link TestUtilities Utilities Using Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Perform a Link Test Number of Packets Link Test Command in WinDGSIP address of Aironet Access Point Packet SizeLinkscope Utilities Loading New Firmware Versions Upgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or WindowsSelect Load New Firmware Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOS Utility DescriptionUtilities Error Messages and Trouble Shooting Indicator LEDsGreen LED Operating Messages Condition Amber LED Operating Messages Green LED ConditionIf Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact Error Messages and Trouble Shooting LAN Drivers Supported PC Card SpecificationsAppendix a Table A.1 Supported Drivers Protocol Operating SystemRadio Specifications Table A.2 Radio Specifications DescriptionFCC ID Table A.4 Physical Characteristics Description Power RequirementsTable A.3 Power Requirements Specification Value Physical SpecificationsMechanical Description Figure A.1 Mechanical OutlineAppendix B Using the WinDGS UtilityCommands Menu Select CardStatistics Load New FirmwareEdit Properties StatusRadio Off/On Link TestSite Survey ExitScreen Update Timer Options MenuPreferences Edit Parameters Save Properties OptionsNetwork type Infrastructure Mode System ParametersName Power Save Mode Network type Ad Hoc ModeConstant Awake Mode CAM Fast Power Save ModeMaximum Power Save Mode Network Parameters RF Network ParametersModel Allowable Selections Antenna Mode Advanced InfrastructureSpecified Access Point RTS ThresholdAdvanced Ad Hoc/IBSS RTS Retry LimitChannel Beacon Period Wake DurationAppendix C User WarningAppendix C Appendix C Declaration of Conformity CPC/ARLAN/DK/9815PC4800 Appendix C Communications Appendix DTechnical Support Web Site