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Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I Preface, Purpose of the Manual, Intended Audience

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Preface

Purpose of the Manual

This manual describes how to install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter.

Organization of this Document

This document is organized as follows:

Section	Description

Chapter 1	Contains pre-installation information you should know
	before you install the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter. This
	includes the site requirements and specifications.
Chapter 2	Contains a configuration overview.
Chapter 3	Contains the step-by-step procedures to install the
	RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 4	Contains the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager
	software installation procedure. It also contains the
	information to configure the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter.
Chapter 5	Contains the general serial configuration settings used for all
	serial port applications.
Chapter 6	Contains the configuration information to use the Ethernet
	Adapter to enable wireless printing.
Appendix A	Describes how to use the Terminal Configuration to
	configure the Ethernet Adapter.
Appendix B	Contains problem solving information.

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Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I Preface, Purpose of the Manual, Intended Audience, Section, Description

Contents

9033642 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Installation and User’s GuideE N J O Y T H E F R E E D O M O F W I R E L E S S N E T W O R K I N G ENTERASYS . COMPage November 2000 by Enterasys Networks TM, Inc VCCI Notice FCC NoticeIndustry Canada Canada conforms to the above directives Declaration of ConformityPage 3 Installation Contents1 Preparing for Installation 2 Configuration Overview6 Wireless Printing 4 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation5 General Serial Configuration B Problem Solving A Terminal ConfiguratorPage Organization of this Document PrefacePurpose of the Manual Intended AudienceRoamAbout Access Point 2000 Hardware Associated DocumentsRoamAbout Access Point 2000 Hardware Installation GuideGetting Help Page Site Requirements Chapter Preparing for InstallationDescription Table 1-1 SpecificationsParameter Components Unpacking and InspectingDescription Ethernet AdapterRoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Installation Quick Start Wireless Infrastructure Network Chapter Configuration OverviewFigure 2-1 Infrastructure Network Example Wireless Infrastructure NetworkFigure 2-2 Ad-Hoc Network Example Wireless Ad-Hoc NetworksPage Figure 3-1 Removing the Cap Chapter InstallationInstallation Procedure 4 Remove the small combs from the end cap Figure 3-2 Removing the Bottom Mounting PlateFigure 3-3 Inserting the PC Card Figure 3-4 Installing the Mounting Plate OptionalWIRELESS LANS LED Description Ethernet Adapter LED IndicatorsTable 3-1 LEDs Installation Chapter Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation3 Select Ethernet Adapter Manager from the list Uninstall1 Select Start-Settings Control Panel Start--Programs--RoamAbout--RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerStarting the Ethernet Adapter Manager ∙ CONFIGURE∙ HELP Configuring the Ethernet AdapterFigure 4-1 Configuration Window Action Table 4-2 Configuration Window Tab InformationTable 4-3 Configuration Window Button Information Tab NameLoading a Configuration Saving a ConfigurationRemoving a Password Setting and Removing PasswordsSetting a Password 4 Click on Update Password NowUpgrading the Ethernet Adapter Firmware Resetting to Factory DefaultsChanging Your PC Card Type Using the Log ViewerRoaming Log Figure 4-2 Log View WindowGUI Message Log Event LogFigure 4-3 Forwarding Table Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerEthernet Adapter Manager Installation Forward TableFigure 4-4 Radio - Basic Tab Page PC Card ConfigurationBasic Tab Page PC Card Configuration5 Select the Network Operation Figure 4-5 Radio - Advanced Tab Page Advanced Tab PageFigure 4-6 Radio- Encryption Tab Page Encryption Tab Page4 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button 1 Click on the Enable Encryption boxLevel EncryptionKey Length Example2 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button Network Configuration Figure 4-7 Network - Basic Tab Page Page Configuration Flowchart Chapter General Serial ConfigurationFigure 5-1 Configuration Flowchart Configuration FlowchartFigure 5-2 Serial - UART Tab Page UART Settings5-4 General Serial Configuration Software Flow Control Flow ControlHardware Flow Control Figure 5-3 Flow Control Tab Page Flow Control ConfigurationSerial Packets Control on page Chapter Wireless PrintingConfiguring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing 6-2 Wireless Printing Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless PrintingAppendix A Terminal Configurator Select Programs--Accessories--Hyperterminal Establishing a Direct Serial Connection10 Choose None for the Flow control option Establishing a Telnet Connection Using the Terminal ConfiguratorReset configuration to default Main Menu OverviewEdit configuration View configuration for captureSystem The EditorEdit Configuration Menu Return to Main MenuSystem configure Configuration File FormatFile contents RS-232 port uart0 hardware bridgesoftware A-10 A-11 flow controli/o control A-13 passthroughpassthrough2 A-14 telnetrmpbind Network BindingsA-16 tcpbind1ahardware Bridged Ethernet lan0encryption Page Page Appendix B Problem Solving Steps to take Table B-1 Problem DiagnosisProblem SituationSteps to take ProblemSituation Configuration Errors Table B-2 Event Log Error TableError Code Problemxxxx yyyy “zzzz” entry Error CodeProblem Steps to takeSteps to take Error CodeProblem Hardware ErrorsRMP Pipe Appendix C Serial Line ConfigurationSerial Line Replacement RMP Pipe Parameters Serial Line ReplacementApplication Sensitivity Transmit Try Count Setting10 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button TCP PipeNetwork Serial Port Network Serial Port Configuration5 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button TCP Listen Port ConfigurationTCP Connect Port 5 Click on the Update and Reset Unit buttonSerial Telnet Client Serial Telnet Client ConfigurationWait for Keystroke Connection Configuration You must use the IP address and not the name of the host since only Command Prompt Connection Configuration5 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button 2 Click on the Update and Reset Unit button