LapLink MN-LGD011-XX-US Checklist for wireless connections, Set up the Windows infrared driver

Checklist for wireless connections

Make sure you’re not trying to connect to a Windows NT, 2000, XP, or Windows 2003 computer

You cannot connect computers using wireless devices when either or both of the computers are running Windows operat- ing systems listed above. Wireless connection in LapLink Gold work in Windows 95, 98 and ME exclusively.

Set up the Windows infrared driver

The Windows infrared driver supports a variety of built-in ports and devices attached to serial ports. When you set up the driver, specify any serial port, from COM1 to COM9, as the redirected port. In LapLink Port Setup (Options menu), enable the redirected port for wireless communications.

NOTE In LapLink, wireless refers to short-range connec- tions over infrared or radio devices. Other “wireless” con- nections are available over wireless LAN adapters (using Connect Over LAN (Network)) and cellular modems (using Connect over Modem).

Enable the wireless port

You cannot connect by wireless until a serial port is enabled for wireless connections in LapLink. In Port Setup (Options menu), click the COM port to which the wireless device is at- tached. Click Wireless in the Type box, and then check the Enable Port box.

Ensure that Autoconnect is turned on

Autoconnect opens wireless connections for you automati- cally. To ensure that Autoconnect is in effect, click Connect Options (Options menu), and verify that this box is checked: Enable Autoconnect. Below the option, verify that the servic- es you want to use are also checked.

Run LapLink on both computers

No connections are possible by wireless or any other means unless LapLink is running on both computers. You can con- nect to a computer running LapLink Gold or another Win- dows-based version of LapLink.

Check the cable, if any

If you have an external wireless device, make sure that its cable is securely attached to the proper port.

Lower the speed of the ports

If you are using wireless devices without the Windows infra- red driver, try lowering the port speeds on both computers. In Port Setup (Options menu), click the COM port to which the wireless device is attached. Click Configure, and then click 57600 in the Port Speed box. Repeat this procedure on the other computer. If you still can’t connect, repeat the pro- cedure, lowering the speed one step at a time.

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