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FPC 1000 Basics

Chapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics

1.1 About the FPC 1000

The Flarion® FPC 1000 is a wireless broadband network card, that enables high-speed wireless connectivity for subscribers. It is plug and play compatible with a standard Type

IIPCMCIA card slot. It runs on most operating systems that are available on computing devices such as notebook PCs (laptops) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs - Pocket PC).

The FPC 1000 is based on FLASH-OFDM®technology, which was designed around the Internet Protocol.

Figure 1: FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card

1.2 FPC 1000 Card Features and Benefits

The FPC 1000:

•Provides the freedom, flexibility and full mobility of wireless connectivity

•Enables the power of high-speed Internet access

•Allows for full connected mobility — even at vehicular speeds

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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 FPCPreliminary Material LIST OF FIGURESLIST OF TABLES 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 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 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 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 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/XPChapter 2.2 Using the FPC2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines 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 IndicatorsUsing 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 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 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 Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 17 Information Screen - Advanced TabChapter Figure 18 Downloading Update MessageFigure 19 Click OK to Update Message Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Figure 20 Check for UpgradeChapter 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 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