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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................................. 7 The Harmony Family .......................................................................................8 The Product Package .....................................................................................9 Harmony 8455 802.11a CardBus Card .......................................................9 Harmony 8450 802.11a CardBus Card .........................................
Chapter 5 - Harmony Utility ............................................................................ 36 Status Monitor Icon ..................................................................................... 36 Configuration Utility ..................................................................................... 37 Association Information ......................................................................... 37 Station Configuration ..........................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter. These products are high performance wireless LAN adapter cards that comply with the IEEE 802.11a standard. This means that they are interoperable with IEEE 802.11a equipment from any manufacturer when operating in 802.11a mode. In addition, they support 2XTM mode*, which provides data rates of up to 108 Mbps. The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Cards (Model 8450 and 8455) and the Harmony 802.
Introduction 8 The Harmony Family The Harmony network adapters are members of a product family that provides a complete wireless networking solution. • The Harmony Access Point Controller Model 7560 centralizes the management, security, and filtering capabilities of a wireless LAN. The Access Point (AP) Controller communicates with Harmony Access Points over the Ethernet network to provide wireless network access for mobile clients.
Introduction 9 The Product Package The items included with each Harmony 802.11a network adapter are listed below. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or Proxim Technical Support. Harmony 8455 802.11a CardBus Card Each Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card Model 8455 comes with the following: • One 802.11a CardBus Card with two integral antennas (antennas are inside the casing and not visible to the user) • One Harmony 802.
Introduction 10 System Requirements To begin using a Harmony 802.
Introduction 11 Overview of Country-Specific Features This user’s guide provides information on how to install and use the Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card. Product features vary by region/country. The following table summarizes the product differences based on region: U.S.
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes how to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter and software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6 or later). Note: Run the Harmony Installation program before installing the 802.11a network adapter in the computer. Pre-installation Considerations Review the following pre-installation considerations before installing a Harmony 802.11a network adapter.
Installation 13 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Cards, Models 8450 and 8455, and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card, Model 8150, operate in the frequency range of 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; they are restricted to indoor use due to their operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC 15.407(e) requires that these devices be used indoors in the frequency range of 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential or harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
Installation 14 You should not need a Windows CD when installing an 802.11a network adapter in a Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer. If you do not have a Windows 98/ME CD, it is possible that you already have the Windows installation files on your hard disk. These Windows installation files are known as Windows Cabinet or CAB files. The Cabinet files are commonly located in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\ or C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\.
Installation 15 Installation Instructions The instructions below describe how to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter by running the Harmony Installation program before inserting the adapter into the computer. The Harmony Installation program installs the Harmony Utility first, and then it installs the Harmony 802.11a network adapter and driver. If you inserted an 802.
Installation 16 7. Click Next to install the utility. 8. Click Finish to view additional information about the utility. Note: 9. To avoid viewing the additional information, uncheck the Read Harmony configuration instructions box before clicking Finish. Click Finish to complete the Harmony Utility installation and to continue the installation of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter. 10. The Harmony Device Setup wizard will prompt you to insert a Harmony 802.11a network adapter, as shown below.
Installation 17 • Plug the computer’s power cord back into the wall outlet. • Attach the antenna with the longer cable to the antenna base and place it on top of your desk, computer, or monitor. • Turn on the computer and proceed to Step #11. 11. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the network adapter. Note the following: • If prompted to identify the location of the file Prox11a.sys or Netpr11a.cat, direct the installation wizard to search the Harmony Installation CD.
Installation 18 Windows NT Follow these steps to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter in a computer running Windows NT 4.0. 1. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable. 2. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. If the Harmony Installation program does not launch automatically, run SETUP.EXE from the Harmony Installation CD to launch the program, shown in the following example. 4. Click Next to continue. 5.
Installation 19 10. Click Install when prompted by the Harmony Device Setup screen, shown below. Note: Proxim recommends that you let the installation wizard install the card for you. However, if you want to install the adapter manually, click Control Panel to open the Network screen’s Adapter window. Click OK after you have manually installed the adapter to return to the installation wizard. 11. When the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears, select the Harmony 802.
Installation 20 12. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings. 13. Click No when prompted to restart the computer. 14. Click OK to close the Harmony Device Setup screen. 15. Shut down the computer. 16. Install the Harmony 802.11a network adapter in the computer. Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card users: Insert the CardBus Card into an available CardBus slot. The laptop must have a third-party Plug-and-Play utility installed. See “Windows NT Laptops Require a Plug & Play Utility” on page 14 for details. Harmony 802.
Installation 21 Related Topics • See Chapter 4 beginning on page 27 for a discussion of the 802.11a configuration parameters. • Refer to Chapter 5 beginning on page 36 for information on how to use the Harmony Utility. • See “Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols” on page 61 for information on how to configure a networking protocol like TCP/IP (so you can configure the 802.11a network adapter’s IP settings).
Installation 22 Upgrading to Version 1.4 If you already have an earlier version of the Harmony 802.11a software installed, follow these steps to upgrade to version 1.4: 1. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you do not have a CD that contains software version 1.4, you can download the software from Proxim’s Web site at http://www.proxim.com. 2. Double-click SETUP.EXE to begin the software upgrade. 3. Click the Upgrade button when prompted that the Harmony 802.
Chapter 3 Wireless Topologies Harmony wireless products look and operate similar to Ethernet products. The only difference is that a radio replaces the wire between various nodes. This means that all of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with Harmony without any special wireless networking software. The Harmony 802.11a network adapters support several network topologies, which are described in this chapter.
Wireless Topologies 24 Infrastructure Many companies have an existing Ethernet or wired LAN infrastructure and want to be able to extend that capability to wireless nodes. This is accomplished by installing one or more Harmony 802.11a Access Points on the Ethernet network. You can also add a Harmony Access Point Controller to the network to simplify Access Point management and take advantage of additional features. See the Harmony Access Point Controller User’s Guide for more information.
Wireless Topologies 25 Roaming Between Multiple APs For larger environments, Harmony 802.11a client devices may roam from one Harmony 802.11a Access Point to another while maintaining the same network connection. The 802.11a Access Points establish coverage areas or cells similar in concept to those of a cellular phone network. The mobile clients will connect to any 802.11a Access Point that is within range. Figure 3 Roaming Each Harmony 802.
Wireless Topologies 26 As the mobile client seamlessly switches from cell to cell, its network connectivity is preserved. The user can move freely between the Harmony 802.11a Access Points in the network. When the roaming client leaves the transmission range of one 802.11a Access Point, the software automatically polls the other 802.11a Access Point(s) in the same Extended Service Set (ESS) to continue the network connection.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameters This chapter provides information on the 802.11a wireless standard and describes the Harmony 802.11a configuration parameters. The IEEE 802.11a Specification In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared.
Configuration Parameters 28 802.11a Software Parameters The following configuration parameters are available for a Harmony 802.11a network adapter. Refer to Chapter 5 for instructions on how to change these configuration settings using the Harmony Utility. Network Mode Network Mode configures a Harmony 802.11a network adapter to operate in either Ad Hoc mode or Infrastructure mode. When set to Ad Hoc, all Harmony 802.
Configuration Parameters 29 Power Saving Mode The Harmony 802.11a network adapters support optional power management to conserve battery life. Power Saving Mode is only available if the adapter is operating in Infrastructure mode. When Power Saving Mode is set to Normal or Maximum, a Harmony 802.11a network adapter enters a “doze” mode where the card becomes inactive and only wakes up periodically to receive control messages from the Access Point.
Configuration Parameters 30 Channel 802.11a devices spread a radio signal over a range of frequencies. The IEEE 802.11a specification allocates the available frequencies in the 5 GHz band into a series of operating Channels that are identified by a Channel number and a center carrier frequency. An 802.11a network adapter configured for Infrastructure mode receives a Channel assignment from its Access Point. You cannot configure the Channel for an adapter operating in Infrastructure mode.
Configuration Parameters 31 For Japan: All 802.11a network adapter models can use one of four Channels: Channel 34 (5.17 GHz), Channel 38 (5.19 GHz), Channel 42 (5.21 GHz), or Channel 46 (5.23 GHz). If you wish to install multiple Ad Hoc networks in the same vicinity, Proxim recommends that you configure each network with a unique Channel to avoid interference between networks. For Singapore: All 802.11a network adapter models can use one of four Channels: Channel 36 (5.18 GHz), Channel 40 (5.
Configuration Parameters 32 The Fragmentation Threshold supports a range between 256 and 2345 Bytes. If set to 256, then a sending radio will fragment all packets 256 Bytes or larger. If set to 2345, then a sending radio will fragment only those radio packets that are 2345 Bytes or larger. By default, Fragmentation is disabled. RTS/CTS The 802.11a standard supports optional RTS/CTS communication based on packet size. By default, RTS/CTS communication is disabled.
Configuration Parameters 33 When WEP is enabled, two 802.11a devices must have the same WEP Keys and both devices must be configured to support WEP in order to communicate. If one device is configured to use WEP for Authentication and Encryption but a second device is not, then the two devices will not communicate, even if both devices have the same WEP Keys. WEP Keys An 802.11a device with WEP enabled uses a WEP Key to encrypt and decrypt information.
Configuration Parameters 34 Once the user has been authenticated by the Harmony System, the 802.11a adapter receives a unique 152-bit WEP Key from the Harmony System, and it can begin to exchange data with the Ethernet network. Refer to the Harmony Access Point Controller User’s Guide for more information on the Harmony Security Protocol.
Configuration Parameters 35 EAP is a flexible protocol which does not specify an authentication type. The available authentication types will vary based upon your RADIUS server and your client software; many offer advanced features such as mutual authentication between client and server and data encryption. For data encryption, a RADIUS server generates a unique WEP Key for each user following authentication. This WEP Key is used to encrypt unicast packets between the Access Point and wireless client.
Chapter 5 Harmony Utility Proxim provides a software utility that simplifies the management and configuration of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter. Chapter 2 describes how to install the utility. This chapter describes how to use the Harmony Utility after it has been installed. Status Monitor Icon After you have installed the utility, the Status Monitor icon will appear in Windows Taskbar. If the adapter cannot locate an Access Point (AP) or Ad Hoc network (either because the 802.
Harmony Utility 37 Right-click the icon to view configuration options for the Status Monitor: • Select Run 802.11a Configuration Utility from the drop-down menu to launch the 802.11a Configuration Utility. Double-clicking the icon also launches the utility. • Select Disable Device Radio to turn off the adapter’s radio. You should disable the radio if you intend to use an 802.11a-equipped laptop on an airplane. A check mark appears next to this option when the radio is disabled.
Harmony Utility 38 • Send Signal Strength: The Signal bar displays the signal strength for the last acknowledgment (ACK) received by the adapter. Signal strength is reported in decibels (dB). The color-coded chart below the Signal bar indicates the relative strength of the signal: a signal in the red or orange section indicates a weak connection; a signal in the yellow or light green section indicates a good connection; a signal in the darker green section indicates an excellent connection.
Harmony Utility 39 • Receive Signal Strength: The Signal bar displays the signal strength for the last packet received by the adapter. Signal strength is reported in decibels (dB). The color-coded chart below the Signal bar indicates the relative strength of the signal: a signal in the red or orange section indicates a weak connection; a signal in the yellow or light green section indicates a good connection; a signal in the darker green section indicates an excellent connection.
Harmony Utility 40 Edit the configuration parameters as necessary and click Apply to save your changes. To change the operating Channel, Send Rate, RTS/CTS, and Fragmentation settings, click the button labeled Advanced Configuration to display these parameters. The configuration parameters are described in Chapter 4 beginning on page 27; some options may not be available in all countries (see “Overview of Country-Specific Features” on page 11 for details).
Harmony Utility 41 Note to Windows XP Users Windows XP provides built-in support for wireless networks. Windows XP’s wireless network management features are used in lieu of the Harmony Utility. For PCI Card users, support for the Harmony Utility is disabled by default (i.e., Windows XP wireless settings are enabled); for CardBus Card users, support for the Harmony Utility is enabled by default (i.e., Windows XP wireless settings are disabled).
Harmony Utility 42 Security Click the Security tab to configure the adapter’s security settings. From within this screen, you can enable WEP for Authentication and Encryption, enable the Harmony Security Protocol, and configure the adapter’s WEP Keys. See “Security Options” on page 32 for more information on these settings. WEP for Authentication and Encryption Follow these steps to enable WEP for Authentication and Encryption: 1.
Harmony Utility 43 4. Enter one to four WEP Keys in the fields provided, as shown in the following example. 5. Use only hexadecimal digits (i.e., 0-9 and A-F). For 64-bit encryption, enter 10 digits for each Key; for 128-bit encryption, enter 26 digits for each Key; for 152-bit encryption, enter 32 digits for each Key. Note: If you created a text file that contains the WEP Keys, click Read Keys to upload those Keys to the adapter. See “Read Key File Format” on page 44 for formatting information. 6.
Harmony Utility 44 In the following example, Key 3 is the Default Key. A Harmony 802.11a network adapter can decrypt information that was encrypted with any of its four WEP Keys but it will only use the Default Key to encrypt outgoing information. 8. Click Apply or OK to save the new WEP settings. 9. If you need to change a WEP Key at a later date, click Configure WEP Keys and enter one to four new WEP Keys.
Harmony Utility 45 To create the text file, use a text program such as Microsoft Notepad or WordPad. The text file should have a “.txt” extension. The first line of the text file must read “[WEP_KEY_VALUE]”. Then, enter one to four Keys in the following format: “key#=”, where # indicates the Key number (1-4) and is the specified Key’s hexadecimal digits. Each Key must be contain hexadecimal digits only (0-9 and A-F), and you must use the same number of digits for each Key.
Harmony Utility 46 3. Click Apply or OK to save the new security settings. 4. Log off Windows or restart the computer. 5. Log on to Windows when prompted (if the Log on to Harmony Security before Windows Logon option is disabled). 6. The Harmony logon prompt will appear. Enter your Harmony User Name and Password in the fields provided.
Harmony Utility 47 The Windows 98/ME logon prompt is shown below. Note: 7. The Harmony logon prompt will not appear if your Windows User Name and Password match your Harmony User Name and Password, you are within range of a properly configured Access Point, and the Log on to Harmony Security before Windows Logon option is disabled. If you are not in range of a Harmony Access Point, place a check mark in the box labeled Defer logon for current session if Access Point is out of range.
Harmony Utility 8. 48 If desired, click Change Password (Windows XP/2000 Professional) or Options... (Windows 98/ME) to modify your Harmony user account. The Windows 98/ME logon prompt is shown below. • Enter a new password twice in the fields provided to change your Harmony Password. The Password can be up to 32 characters and is case sensitive. • To reset your Harmony Password to match your Windows Password, check the box labeled Synchronize Password with Windows Logon. 9.
Harmony Utility 49 802.1x The Harmony Utility does not include configuration settings for 802.1x. To enable 802.1x support, you need to use a client utility provided by a RADIUS server manufacturer, such as Microsoft or Funk Software. Note: Confirm that the Harmony Utility’s Security Level is set to No Security before enabling 802.1x support using a third-party client utility. As of the release of this user’s guide, Microsoft provides 802.
Harmony Utility 50 7. Click the Authentication tab. 8. Configure the 802.1x settings. Contact your network administrator or refer to Windows XP’s on-line Help if you need assistance configuring these settings. Note: 9. Depending on the network’s EAP authentication type, your network administrator may need to provide you with a smart card or install a digital certificate on your computer. Click the Wireless Networks tab. 10. Access the Wireless Network Properties for your network.
Harmony Utility 51 Network Traffic Statistics Click the Statistics tab to view information about the number of packets sent and received by the adapter, as shown below. The default Statistics screen displays the following statistics: • Unicast Packets Sent: This statistic reports the number of packets transmitted by the adapter that were destined for a single network node.
Harmony Utility 52 The advanced Statistics screen displays the following additional statistics: Send • Send Rate: This field reports the adapter’s current transmit rate. • Unicast Bytes Sent: This statistic reports the total number of bytes contained in the unicast packets transmitted by the adapter. • Multicast Bytes Sent: This statistic reports the total number of bytes contained in the multicast packets transmitted by the adapter.
Harmony Utility 53 • Last ACK RSSI: This statistic reports the RSSI (Received Signal Strength) for the last acknowledgment (ACK) received by the adapter. RSSI is reported in decibels (dB) and typically ranges from 0 to 75. In general, an RSSI less than 15 indicates a weak signal and an RSSI greater than 30 indicates a strong signal. • ACK Errors: This statistic reports the number of unicast transmit attempts for which no acknowledgement (ACK) was received.
Harmony Utility 54 802.11a Networks Click the 802.11a Networks tab to view the list of Access Points or Ad Hoc stations within range of the adapter. In the example below, the utility detected one Access Point and one Ad Hoc node. Note: To display only Access Points, uncheck the Display Ad Hoc stations box. The 802.
Harmony Utility 55 If you want the adapter to associate with one of the detected Access Points or join the same Ad Hoc network as one of the detected Ad Hoc nodes, highlight the node within the device list and click Associate. The adapter’s Network Mode and/or SSID will automatically change to match the selected device’s configuration settings.
Harmony Utility 56 Click one of the Channels in the Channel RSSI Map to determine if any 802.11a devices are transmitting at that frequency. A selected Channel has a blue outline. If one or more 802.11a Access Points are using the selected Channel, information about these Access Points will appear in the APs on specific channel selected from RSSI Map box. This is the same information that is reported in the 802.11a Networks screen (BSSID, SSID, Channel, and Signal Strength).
Harmony Utility 57 In addition, the utility displays the current success rate in the Instantaneous Success field and the average success rate (since the beginning of the test) in the Average Success field. By default, the adapter uses a packet size of 500 Bytes and automatically switches between all rates as necessary during the test (greater range generally means a lower transfer rate). However, you can also specify a transfer rate and/or a packet size (between 1 and 1500 Bytes) using the drop-down menu.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting The Harmony 802.11a network adapters are designed to be very easy to install and operate. However, if you experience any difficulties, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve the problem. If you still cannot resolve the problem, contact Proxim Technical Support as described in Appendix B, “Technical Support and Training,” on page 72.
Troubleshooting 59 Follow these steps: Note: PCI Card users should begin at Step #1. CardBus Card users should begin at Step #8. 1. Turn off the computer, unplug its power cord from the wall outlet, and remove the computer cover. 2. Locate an unused PCI slot and refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on how to remove the plate that covers the slot (if applicable). 3. Feed the card’s antennas through the PCI slot and out the back of the computer. 4.
Troubleshooting 60 11. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 12. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Harmony 802.11a network adapter using the Add New Hardware Wizard. • Windows 98/ME users: Insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. If you do not have a Windows installation CD, see “Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement” on page 13. • Windows NT users: Proceed to Step #14 if the card is not automatically detected. 13.
Troubleshooting 61 If a yellow exclamation point (“!”) appears next to the Harmony 802.11a adapter’s Device Manager entry, then the adapter is not working properly. Follow these steps: 1. Uninstall the adapter as described in “Uninstalling a Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter” on page 63. 2. Reinstall the adapter following the installation instructions in Chapter 2. Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols A Harmony 802.
Troubleshooting 62 Windows ME/98 SE Follow these steps to configure a Harmony 802.11a adapter’s networking clients and protocols in a Windows 98/ME computer: 1. Open the Control Panel’s Network icon. 2. Select a client or protocol from the list of installed components and click Properties to configure its settings. For example, if you want to assign the Harmony 802.11a adapter a static IP address, highlight TCP/IP or TCP/IP -> Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter and click Properties.
Troubleshooting 63 Uninstalling a Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter Follow these steps if you need to uninstall a Harmony 802.11a network adapter: Note: You do not need to uninstall the current software to upgrade to the latest Harmony software. See “Upgrading to Version 1.4” on page 22 for details. 1. Right-click the Status Monitor and choose Remove Status Monitor From Task Bar. 2. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select Harmony 802.
Troubleshooting 64 Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc., and, therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing. Radio signals may reflect off of some obstacles or be absorbed by others depending on their construction. The IEEE 802.11a specification supports eight data rates: 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, and 6 Mbps.
Troubleshooting 65 Common Technical Support Questions This section discusses some of the most common problems using a Harmony 802.11a network adapter and offers possible solutions. Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer I installed the adapter card in the computer before running SETUP.EXE. What should I do? Follow the on-screen instructions to install the adapter using Microsoft’s Add New Hardware Wizard. When prompted, point the Wizard to search the Harmony Installation CD for driver files.
Troubleshooting 66 Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer How do I determine where to install 802.11a Access Points to ensure that users can access the wireless network from anywhere in my facility? Proxim recommends that you perform a site survey following the procedure outlined in Proxim’s Introduction to Enterprise Wireless Networking and Harmony Technical Training class.
Troubleshooting 67 Symptom/Question Possible Solution/Answer My Harmony User Name and Password are synchronized with my Windows User Name and Password so the Harmony logon prompt does not appear after I logon to Windows. But now I want to change my Harmony Password. What can I do? Change your Windows Password; the Harmony logon prompt will reappear after you log on to Windows once your Windows Password and Harmony Password no longer match.
Appendix A Technical Specifications The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim Corporation will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Technical Specifications General Compatibility ...................................Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11a compliant products in 802.11a mode Warranty ......................
Roaming...........................................Seamless among 802.11a compliant access points, including across subnets via Harmony AP Controller Radio Radio Data Rate ...............................54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps in 802.11a mode; 108 Mbps, 96 Mbps, 72 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps in 2X mode Media Access Protocol......................IEEE 802.11a Frequency Band................................Models 8450 & 8150: 5.15-5.
Parameters Parameter Range Default Network Mode Ad Hoc*, Infrastructure Infrastructure Power Saving (Infrastructure only) Off, Normal, Maximum Off 2X Mode* Enabled, Disabled Disabled SSID Up to 32 characters any Channel (Configurable in Ad Hoc mode; assigned by AP in Infrastructure mode) All Models U.S. & Canada: In 802.
Parameter Range Default WEP Keys (When Security Level is set to Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption) Up to 4 Keys: 10 hexadecimal digits per key for 64 Bit, 26 hexadecimal digits per key for 128 Bit, 32 hexadecimal digits per key for 152 Bit Blank Default Key One of the four configured WEP Keys WEP Key 1
Appendix B Technical Support and Training If you are having a problem using a Harmony 802.11a network adapter and cannot resolve it with the information in Chapter 6, gather the following information and contact Proxim Technical Support: • What kind of network are you using? • What were you doing when the error occurred? • What error message did you see? • Can you reproduce the problem? • What version of the Harmony 802.
Index A ACK Errors .................................................................................... 53 Ad Hoc............................................................... 17, 20, 23, 28, 40, 70 Add New Hardware Wizard .......................................................... 58, 65 Alternate Installation Instructions ................................................. 58–60 Antenna ................................................................... 9, 17, 20, 59, 64 Antenna Diversity .............
E 802.11a. See IEEE 802.11a Standard 802.11a Networks ...................................................................... 54–57 802.11a....................................................................................... 27 Interoperability ....................................................................... 65 802.11b ...................................................................................... 65 802.1x ..............................................................................
L Last ACK RSSI ................................................................................ 53 Last Frame’s RSSI ........................................................................... 53 LED Indicators (CardBus Card) .......................................................... 64 Link Quality ............................................................................ 56–57 Log on to Harmony Security before Windows Logon ........................... 45, 67 M Media Access Protocol .............
R RADIUS Server ......................................................................... 34, 49 Range ......................................................................................... 64 Read Keys ......................................................................... 43, 44–45 Receive Rate ................................................................................. 53 Regulatory Information and Warnings ..........................................
U Unicast Bytes Received .................................................................... 53 Unicast Bytes Sent ......................................................................... 52 Unicast Packets Received ................................................................. 51 Unicast Packets Sent ....................................................................... 51 Uninstall Instructions ..................................................................... 63 Upgrade Instructions .......
