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2.2.2.6Upgrading Software

2.2.2.6.1 About Software Upgrades

Upgrading FPC 1000 software assures that all the latest features and functionalities are available for use.

Upgrades to PC Card software may include any or all of the following software components:

•DSP Image

•PC Card Drivers

•Flarion Mobility Manager Program

Upgrade software will typically be issued as one of the following two packages:

•Full package (including DSP Image, PC Card Driver and Flarion Mobility Manager)

•DSP Image alone

 2004 Flarion	Version 1.0
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Contents

Flarion Proprietary and Confidential  2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc Version DateFlarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Flarion Technologies, Inc Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 SouthPreliminary Material WARRANTY DISCLAIMERCOPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK STATEMENT Copyright  2003-2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reservedFPC 1000 Package Contents FPC 1000 Card Features and BenefitsUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Installing the FPCLIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURESPreliminary Material Figure 1 FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card 1.2 FPC 1000 Card Features and BenefitsChapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics 1.1 About the FPC1.3 FPC 1000 Applications 1.4 FPC 1000 Package Contents1.5 PC Card Software Chapter1.5.2. About Driver Software 1.5.1. About FMMFPC 1000 Basics 2.1 Installing the FPC Chapter 2.Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCChapter Table 1 Hardware Requirements for the FPC 2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software RequirementsCategory RequirementFigure 2 CD Launcher Menu 2.1.2. Installing Flarion Mobility Manager SoftwareIf the CD Launcher menu does not automatically appear 1. Click Start⇒Run⇒OpenUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 3 Mobility Manager Setup Screen2.1.3.1 Attaching the Standard Antenna 2.1.3. Attaching the Antenna to the PC CardFigure 4 Attaching the Standard Antenna Keep the antenna in the up position to assure maximum performance2.1.3.2 Attaching the Extended Range Antenna Figure 5 Installing the Extended Range Antenna KitUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1.4. Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot Figure 6 Installed Extended Range AntennaChapter FPC 1000 Installation is now complete Figure 7 Hardware Installation2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2.1.4.2 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XP2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines 2.2 Using the FPCChapter Figure 9 FMM Icon 2.2.2. Using the Flarion Mobility ManagerFigure 10 FMM System Tray Icon Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCChapter Figure 11 FMM IndicatorsFigure 12 Connection Status and Connection Time 2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection TimeUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 13 Kilobytes Received and Sent 2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and SentChapter Figure 14 Signal Strength and Quality Indicators 2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and QualityUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Chapter 2.2.2.4 Closing, Exiting and Ending SessionsUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 15 Closing, Exiting and EndingOptions Menu Exit, Enable/Disable Close Window  2004 FlarionWindows 2000/XP 2.2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the FPCChapter 2.2.2.6 Upgrading Software 2.2.2.6.1 About Software UpgradesUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 16 Upgrade Available Message 2.2.2.6.2 Upgrade MethodsChapter Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 17 Information Screen - Advanced TabFigure 19 Click OK to Update Message Figure 18 Downloading Update MessageChapter Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 20 Check for UpgradeFigure 21 No Files Need Updating Message Figure 22 Update Available Message Figure 23 Update Yes/No MessageChapter Figure 25 Click OK to Update Message Figure 24 Downloading Updates MessageUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Chapter To uninstall the Flarion Mobility Manager softwareUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade NotesChapter 2.2.3. Removing the FPC2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPC WHEN REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE PCCARD, DO NOT PULL FROM THE TOP OF THE ANTENNA. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ANTENNA TO BREAKTable 2 FPC 1000 Troubleshooting Table for Notebook Usage 2.3 Troubleshooting the FPCCard Problems Possible CausesCard Problems after softwareUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Possible CausesChapter Card ProblemsPossible Causes SuggestionsA.1 Environmental Specifications Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsA.2 Mechanical Specifications Appendix A