Proxim 7920, 7921 manual Software Configuration, Displaying the Configuration Menu

5. Software Configuration

You need to configure the RangeLAN2 Ethernet Adapter using the software menus if any of the following conditions apply:

❑You want to set Security IDs on your network or your existing network uses a Security ID.

❑You want to set the Domain number to a value between 10 and 15.

❑You want to assign the Ethernet Adapter an IP address.

❑You need to change any of the software default values.

In order to configure an Ethernet Adapter, you need a terminal or terminal emulation program, such as Hyperterminal or Quarterdeck’s Procomm Plus, to access the Ethernet Adapter configuration menu. Hyperteminal is shipped with Microsoft Windows 95.

Displaying the Configuration Menu

1.Attach one end of the straight-through RS-232 cable, in- cluded in the product package, to the Ethernet Adapter and the other end to a free serial port on your terminal or PC.

2.Configure the terminal or terminal emulation package to a baud rate of 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

3.Apply power to the Ethernet Adapter. When the unit is ready for operation, the letter “U” will be displayed on the terminal screen. At any point while the Ethernet Adapter is operational, press <Enter> to display the menu.

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