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GE FPC 1000 manual Chapter, Card Problems, Possible Causes, Suggestions

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Card Problems	Possible Causes	Suggestions
Windows asks you	You may have	Choose “No” or “Cancel” and then restart
to restart your	inserted the PC	your computer manually after clicking
computer before	card before	“Finish” on the installation setup.
the “click to finish”	completing the
message appears	software
from the	installation.
installation.

The extended range	The extension	Insert the extended range antenna cable
cable connector	cable connector is	into the PC card until you hear a click.
becomes loose and	not properly	Carefully follow the instructions given in
separated from the	installed.	this guide regarding the Extended Range
PC card.		Cable Antenna.

The PC card cannot	The driver was	See the section titled “Removing the FPC
be enabled after	stopped from the	1000.”
restarting.	system tray.
Your computer	You probably	Make sure that you disable the card and
locks up.	ejected and re-	follow the proper removal steps before
	inserted the PC	unplugging it
	card while it was	See the section titled “Removing the FPC
	enabled, which	1000.”
	causes the
	computer to lock
	up.

The Flarion		Click the PC card icon that is located in
Mobility Manager		your system tray or desktop, which will
flashes on the		bring the Flarion Mobility Manager
screen and then		window back.
disappears.

The over-the-air	3rd party firewalls	Disable the firewall before attempting to
upgrade does not	are preventing	upgrade. We recommend you check with
work.	upgrades.	the third party firewall software user
		instructions on how to disable.

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GE FPC 1000 manual Chapter, Card Problems, Possible Causes, Suggestions

Contents

Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Version DateFlarion Proprietary and Confidential  2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc Flarion Technologies, Inc Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 SouthCOPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK STATEMENT WARRANTY DISCLAIMERPreliminary Material Copyright  2003-2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reservedUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC FPC 1000 Card Features and BenefitsFPC 1000 Package Contents Installing the FPCPreliminary Material LIST OF FIGURESLIST OF TABLES Chapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics 1.2 FPC 1000 Card Features and BenefitsFigure 1 FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card 1.1 About the FPC1.5 PC Card Software 1.4 FPC 1000 Package Contents1.3 FPC 1000 Applications ChapterFPC 1000 Basics 1.5.1. About FMM1.5.2. About Driver Software Chapter Chapter 2.Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC2.1 Installing the FPC Category 2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software RequirementsTable 1 Hardware Requirements for the FPC RequirementIf the CD Launcher menu does not automatically appear 2.1.2. Installing Flarion Mobility Manager SoftwareFigure 2 CD Launcher Menu 1. Click Start⇒Run⇒OpenFigure 3 Mobility Manager Setup Screen Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCFigure 4 Attaching the Standard Antenna 2.1.3. Attaching the Antenna to the PC Card2.1.3.1 Attaching the Standard Antenna Keep the antenna in the up position to assure maximum performanceUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 5 Installing the Extended Range Antenna Kit2.1.3.2 Attaching the Extended Range Antenna Chapter Figure 6 Installed Extended Range Antenna2.1.4. Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot 2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows Figure 7 Hardware InstallationFPC 1000 Installation is now complete 2.1.4.2 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 2000/XPChapter 2.2 Using the FPC2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines Figure 10 FMM System Tray Icon 2.2.2. Using the Flarion Mobility ManagerFigure 9 FMM Icon Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCFigure 11 FMM Indicators ChapterUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection TimeFigure 12 Connection Status and Connection Time Chapter 2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and SentFigure 13 Kilobytes Received and Sent Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and QualityFigure 14 Signal Strength and Quality Indicators 2.2.2.4 Closing, Exiting and Ending Sessions ChapterOptions Menu Exit, Enable/Disable Close Window Figure 15 Closing, Exiting and EndingUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC  2004 FlarionChapter 2.2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the FPCWindows 2000/XP Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.6.1 About Software Upgrades2.2.2.6 Upgrading Software Chapter 2.2.2.6.2 Upgrade MethodsFigure 16 Upgrade Available Message Figure 17 Information Screen - Advanced Tab Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCChapter Figure 18 Downloading Update MessageFigure 19 Click OK to Update Message Figure 20 Check for Upgrade Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PCChapter Figure 22 Update Available Message Figure 23 Update Yes/No MessageFigure 21 No Files Need Updating Message Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 24 Downloading Updates MessageFigure 25 Click OK to Update Message To uninstall the Flarion Mobility Manager software Chapter2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade Notes Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC2.2.3. Removing the FPC ChapterCARD, DO NOT PULL FROM THE TOP OF THE WHEN REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE PC2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPC ANTENNA. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ANTENNA TO BREAKCard Problems 2.3 Troubleshooting the FPCTable 2 FPC 1000 Troubleshooting Table for Notebook Usage Possible CausesUsing FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC after softwareCard Problems Possible CausesPossible Causes Card ProblemsChapter SuggestionsA.2 Mechanical Specifications Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsA.1 Environmental Specifications Appendix A