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GE manual Software Upgrade Notes, Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC

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2.2.2.7Software Upgrade Notes

Several issues apply to the FPC 1000 upgrade process:

•Third party firewall programs may affect over-the-air upgrade. If the over-the-air upgrade does not work, you may need to disable all third party firewalls before retrying. Check with third party firewall software user instructions on how to disable.

•The situation may occur that users stop download of upgrade software before completion. When download is resumed, it will continue from where it was halted.

•When upgrading driver software on a PC running Windows 98 SE, users will be prompted to reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.

•PCs running Windows 2000 and Windows XP require user login, per configured user rights. These rights affect the upgrade process as follows:

oUsers logged in as “Administrators” have full rights regarding upgrade. They can install software upgrades as detailed in the preceding sections.

oUsers logged in as “Power Users” will be able to upgrade FMM software and DSP image, but will receive an error message when trying to install a new driver. To enable a driver upgrade, the current FMM session must be closed, and then a user with “Administrator” rights must log in to the PC to perform the upgrade.

oUsers logged in as “Users” or as any other available user type will not be able to upgrade PC Card software. To enable a software upgrade, the current FMM session must be closed, and a user with “Administrator” rights must log in to the PC to perform the upgrade.

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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 FIGURES LIST OF TABLESPreliminary 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 Chapter1.5.1. About FMM 1.5.2. About Driver SoftwareFPC 1000 Basics Chapter 2.Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1 Installing the FPCChapter 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 performanceFigure 5 Installing the Extended Range Antenna Kit 2.1.3.2 Attaching the Extended Range AntennaUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 6 Installed Extended Range Antenna 2.1.4. Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA SlotChapter 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 Using the FPC 2.2.1. General Usage GuidelinesChapter 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 Indicators2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection Time Figure 12 Connection Status and Connection TimeUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and Sent Figure 13 Kilobytes Received and SentChapter 2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and Quality Figure 14 Signal Strength and Quality IndicatorsUsing 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 Flarion2.2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the FPC Windows 2000/XPChapter 2.2.2.6.1 About Software Upgrades 2.2.2.6 Upgrading SoftwareUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.6.2 Upgrade Methods Figure 16 Upgrade Available MessageChapter Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 17 Information Screen - Advanced TabFigure 18 Downloading Update Message Figure 19 Click OK to Update MessageChapter Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 20 Check for UpgradeFigure 22 Update Available Message Figure 23 Update Yes/No Message Figure 21 No Files Need Updating MessageChapter Figure 24 Downloading Updates Message Figure 25 Click OK to Update 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