Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual
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Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................. 7 Product Family ......................................................................................... 8 System Requirements ............................................................................. 10 The Product Package .............................................................................. 11 2. Cordless Networking With the Cordless Gateway ..
6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool .................. 39 Maestro Features for the Cordless Gateway ........................................... 40 Monitor the State of the Cordless Gateway ......................................... 40 Configure the Cordless Gateway to allow Internet Sharing ................ 40 Upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway ................................ 41 Monitor the Cordless Gateway’s Status .............................................. 41 Maestro Networking Features ....
9. Adding a New Product to a Symphony Cordless Network ..................................................................... 80 Adding a New Computer to a Cordless Network ................................... 80 Adding a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to a Cordless Network ... 80 10. Upgrading Symphony Software ............................. 82 Upgrading the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway’s Firmware ............. 82 Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site .............................
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Proxim’s Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, a member of the Symphony Cordless Networking Suite. The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway interoperates with Symphony Cordless Adapters to deliver reliable, hassle-free networking for your laptops and desktops without the use of wires or cables.
Product Family The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a member of the Symphony Cordless Suite, a family of products which provide a complete cordless networking solution for the home or small office. ❑ The Symphony PC Card fits into a standard PCMCIA Type II socket in a laptop or notebook computer. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95 or Windows 98 will automatically recognize the card and begin the installation process.
❑ The Symphony USB Adapter connects to a computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The Symphony USB Adapter is a Plug-and-Play device; therefore, Windows 98 will automatically recognize the adapter and begin the installation process. When installed, the Symphony USB Adapter can communicate with other Symphony products to create a cordless network in the home or small office. The Symphony USB Adapter has a built-in antenna and includes a 6-foot cable to connect the adapter to a computer’s USB port.
In addition, Proxim offers Symphony accessory products, such as additional antenna options for the Symphony PC Card, and spare parts. Refer to Proxim’s Symphony Web site, at http://www.proxim.com/symphony/, for information on available accessories. System Requirements In order to use a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, you must have the following: ❑ An external, Ethernet-ready device which provides high-speed Internet access, such as a cable modem, xDSL modem, or ISDN router.
The Product Package Each Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway comes with the following: ❑ One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway with an integrated antenna. ❑ One (1) 7.5 Volt, 1 Amp power adapter. ❑ One (1) 10BaseT crossover cable. See Appendix A for important information regarding the Cordless Gateway’s cabling requirements. ❑ One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway Quick Start Guide. ❑ One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual.
2. Cordless Networking With the Cordless Gateway The Symphony Adapters create a cordless network between each computer in a household using standard networking software included with Windows 95/ 98. This network links the computers together so that they can share files, printers, and other peripheral devices, such as CD-ROM drives, floppy disk drives, or Iomega Zip drives.
To use the Cordless Gateway in this configuration, you need a high-speed Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and one of the following pieces of equipment: ❑ An external cable modem; ❑ An external xDSL device, such as an ADSL modem; ❑ An ISDN router; or ❑ Any other external Ethernet device that can provide high-speed Internet access to a network.
By default, the Cordless Gateway is configured to accept a dynamic IP Address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If your ISP does not use DHCP, then you will need to configure the Cordless Gateway with a static IP Address assigned to you by the ISP. See Chapter 7 for more information on how to configure the Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP parameters.
Note: The Cordless Gateway is designed to provide connectivity to small Ethernet networks. It cannot support more than eight (8) devices on its Ethernet port. Do NOT connect the Cordless Gateway to a cabling hub that has more than eight (8) Ethernet devices attached. Connectivity to an Ethernet Network Which Has High-Speed Internet Access As discussed above, an Cordless Gateway can link a Symphony Cordless Network to a wired Ethernet network.
settings that match the TCP/IP settings of the workstations on the existing wired network. Refer to Chapter 7 to learn how to configure the Cordless Gateway and for a discussion of suggested TCP/IP configurations for the network. Connectivity to a Network Server You may also connect the Cordless Gateway to an existing Ethernet network that contains a network server, such as a Windows NT server, to allow Symphony-enabled computers to act as network clients.
3. Installing the Symphony Hardware This chapter describes the step-by-step procedure for the physical installation of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and the Symphony Adapters. Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a stand-alone device which requires no software installation. Also, the Cordless Gateway includes an integrated antenna so there is no separate antenna installation required. Follow these steps to install the Cordless Gateway: 1.
port of an Ethernet-ready device. Make sure that the Ethernet-ready device is powered on before proceeding. Once the cable is attached to both devices, the Cordless Gateway’s green Link LED should illuminate. This LED lights up when an Ethernet link is detected and, on occasion, will blink off momentarily to reflect Ethernet activity.
LED Indicators The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway has five functional LEDs: three on the top of the unit and two on the back panel. The LEDs on the top panel perform the following functions: ❑ The Status LED, which is located on the right side when the unit is orientated so that you can read the Symphony logo, changes colors from yellow (initializing) to green (operational). If the LED turns red, try recycling power to the Cordless Gateway.
Symphony Adapters Symphony PNP ISA Card The Symphony PNP ISA Card fits into a 16-bit ISA-bus slot in your computer. The ISA slot is typically a black plastic casing surrounding two rows of gold connectors on the computer’s motherboard. If you cannot identify an ISA slot, refer to your PC’s manual for assistance. Follow these steps to install the ISA Card and the antenna: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord from the wall outlet for safety purposes. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3.
Symphony PCI Card The Symphony PCI Card fits into a PCI-bus slot in your computer. The PCI slot is typically a beige or off-white plastic casing surrounding two rows of gold connectors on the computer’s motherboard. If you cannot identify a PCI slot, refer to your PC’s manual for assistance. Follow these steps to install the PCI Card and the antenna: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord from the wall outlet for safety purposes. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3.
Symphony PC Card The Symphony PC Card fits into a standard Type II PCMCIA slot in your computer. Follow these steps to install the PC Card and the antenna. 1. Locate the antenna connector on the end of the PC Card. 2. Attach the snap-on antenna to the PC Card’s antenna connector. 3. Shut down your laptop or notebook computer. 4. Insert the PC Card into the laptop or notebook computer. 5. Turn on the laptop or notebook computer and refer to the software installation procedure described in Chapter 4.
4. Installing the Symphony Software The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway requires no software installation. However, you must load Symphony software on each computer in which you installed a Symphony Adapter. The software installation for a Symphony Adapter occurs in two phases. The first phase, described in this chapter, is the successful initialization of a Symphony Adapter in a desktop or laptop computer.
Warning! You must have either the Windows CD, diskettes, or Cabinet files to complete the installation of the Symphony Card. Do NOT proceed with the installation until you have confirmed that you have one of these Windows 95 or Windows 98 installation media available. Follow these steps to install Symphony software on a computer running Windows 95 or Windows 98. 1. Install the Symphony Adapter hardware as described in Chapter 3. 2. Turn on the computer.
However, if this screen does not appear, then go to the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop and double-click the drive letter that corresponds to the CD-ROM drive (typically, this is drive D) to browse the Symphony Installation CD. Double-click the icon labeled “SETUP.EXE” to manually launch the Setup program. 6. Click to continue with the standard installation. By default, the Symphony installation files are copied to a directory named C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMPHONY.
8. Please be patient while the installation program copies the necessary Symphony installation files from the Symphony CD. 9. Insert your Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD if prompted. If you do not have a Windows CD, but you have Windows diskettes or the computer has the Windows Cabinet files, direct Windows to look for the Windows files in the Cabinet directory, which is typically located in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\. Note: If the installation wizard cannot locate a particular file, do NOT skip the file.
14. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard will now initialize and display the Welcome message. Proceed to Chapter 5 for information on how to use the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard. If the Symphony Composer Welcome message does not appear, or if you are prompted that the Symphony Adapter is not working properly, refer to the troubleshooting procedure in Chapter 4 of the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual that ships with each Symphony Adapter.
5. Symphony Composer Installation Wizard The installation of a cordless network occurs in two phases. The first phase, described in Chapter 4, is the successful initialization of a Symphony Adapter in a desktop or laptop computer. The second phase configures a computer to communicate with the other devices on the cordless network. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard guides you through the second phase of the installation process.
Click to begin configuring the Symphony network. Step 1: Select a Security Code The Symphony Composer will prompt you to choose a Security Code for the cordless network, as shown below. A Security Code is a string of up to 20 alphanumeric characters stored on all communicating Symphony devices. This string must match on all Symphony products to achieve communication. You must use the same Security Code on each Symphony device, and the Security Code is case sensitive.
Step 2: Establish Communication With the Cordless Gateway After you have configured the Security Code, the Composer will attempt to automatically detect the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and test the wireless link, as shown below: Click to continue and proceed to Step 3. If the Composer cannot communicate with the Cordless Gateway, it will prompt you to manually select a network configuration, as shown below.
If this screen appears, then the Cordless Gateway is not powered on, the Security Code you entered does not match the Cordless Gateway’s Security Code, or the computer is out of range of the Cordless Gateway. If you have previously configured other Symphony-enabled computers on the network, confirm that you are using the correct Security Code. Also, try to bring the computer and the Cordless Gateway closer together before proceeding.
Confirm that the Cordless Gateway is powered on and operational and click to continue. If the Composer cannot locate the device, you will be prompted to reenter the Security Code. If this is not the first Symphony-enabled computer you are configuring, confirm that the Security Code is correct and click to continue. If the Composer still cannot locate the Cordless Gateway, it will prompt you to enter the last six (6) digits of the device’s serial number, as shown below.
The serial number is located on the underside of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. Enter the last six digits of the serial number and click . The Symphony Composer should now be able to communicate with the Cordless Gateway and should perform a link test. Click to continue. However, if problems persist, try moving the Cordless Gateway and the computer closer together; the computer may be out of range of the Cordless Gateway.
If the Cordless Gateway cannot receive an IP Address from the ISP’s DHCP Server, the Composer will prompt you to enter the static TCP/IP information assigned to you by the ISP (Internet Service Provider), as shown below. If you believe that your ISP uses DHCP to assign dynamic IP Addressing information, place a check mark next to the box labeled “Use DHCP” and click to continue. Otherwise, enter the TCP/IP parameters assigned to you by the ISP into the fields provided.
If you have previously configured the Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP information, the Composer will give you the option to change the existing settings, as shown below. If you do not wish to change any TCP/IP information at this time, select the “No, don’t change the Cordless Gateway settings at this time” option and click . Step 4: Assign a Computer Name In a peer-to-peer network, each computer is assigned a name so that it can be easily identified by the other devices on the network.
Step 5: Select Drives and Printers to Share The Symphony Composer will generate a list of the computer’s hard drives, CD-ROM drives, floppy drives, and printers that may be shared with other computers on the cordless network. Simply check the box to the left of each resource entry to allow other computers to access that particular resource over the network, as shown in the example below.
Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt at Boot-up The Symphony Network Switcher program includes an optional DOS prompt that will appear each time the computer boots up; this is a convenient method to switch between network profiles for users who frequently transport a laptop between networks. Depending on the configuration of the computer, the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard may prompt you to decide whether or not want this prompt to appear each time the computer boots up, as shown below.
Step 7: Register Symphony Products Following the successful completion of the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard, you will be given an opportunity to register your Symphony product on-line, as shown below. Click to be taken to the Symphony Registration Web site. If you choose not to register at this time, you can click the button to be prompted each time you turn on or restart the computer. If you do not want to be prompted to register again, click .
6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool lets you make changes to the cordless network and monitor its current status. After the Composer completes the installation of the cordless network, the Maestro Configuration Tool will display a Symphony icon in the Windows System Tray, as shown below: Double-click the Symphony icon to launch the Maestro tool. Alternatively, right-click the Symphony icon and choose “Status,” as shown below.
The Maestro tool has two functions: it monitors the current state of both the cordless network and the Cordless Gateway, and it allows the user to reconfigure the cordless network and Cordless Gateway parameters. Below is a brief overview of the key features incorporated into the Maestro Configuration Tool when using the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway.
In addition, you may configure the TCP/IP Addressing scheme that the Cordless Gateway uses to communicate with Symphony-enabled computers when operating in NAT mode. See Chapter 7 for detailed information on these parameters. Upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway If a new firmware file becomes available for the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, you may upgrade the unit to this new version using the Maestro Configuration Tool.
Maestro Networking Features The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool allows you to configure and monitor the following network functions: Obtain Network Status Information The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool reports the number of packets sent and received by the Symphony Adapter while communicating with the cordless network. Click the button under the Symphony Network Status heading to view the Cordless Status screen shown below.
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Maestro will rate the connection strength as “Excellent,” “Good”,” or “Poor,” depending on the results of the test. Double-clicking one of the entries will also open the “Test Cordless Connection” window. Configure Network Parameters From within the Maestro Configuration Tool, you may change the Security Code and which drives, directories, and printers are available for sharing by clicking the button under the Symphony Network Status heading.
Remote Drive Sharing The Symphony Maestro allows you to attach a remote shared drive or directory to a drive letter on the local computer. Highlight one of the other Symphony computers in the Symphony Network Map and click
Register Products on Proxim’s Web Site At any time you may register your Symphony products on-line at Proxim’s web site. If you did not register your Symphony products following the completion of the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard, simply click the button in the “About Symphony Maestro Configuration Utility” screen, shown above, to be taken to the Symphony Registration Web site.
7. Configuring a Cordless Gateway Network This chapter describes how to configure the Cordless Gateway to allow Symphony-enabled computers to share a high-speed Internet connection and/or communicate with devices on a wired Ethernet network. In addition, this chapter includes instructions for how to share files between computers using the Maestro Configuration Tool and how to print to a network printer.
Address that the Cordless Gateway uses to communicate with the Internet or an Ethernet network, see the section entitled “Configuring the ISP TCP/IP Settings.” For information on the IP Address that the Cordless Gateway uses to communicate with Symphony clients, see the section entitled “Configuring the Internal TCP/IP Settings.” The Cordless Gateway may be configured for two modes of operation: NAT and Transparent Bridging.
Most networks will use option 3, the default setting, that allows the Cordless Gateway to perform both NAT and Transparent Bridging. However, if your network requires that the Cordless Gateway not perform NAT, you will want to reconfigure the Cordless Gateway to use option 2. Refer to the section entitled “Configuration Examples” for assistance in determining what configuration changes, if any, are required for your network devices.
As described above, the Cordless Gateway is configured to use DHCP by default. In addition, some ISPs assign Computer or Host Names to validate your identity before assigning a dynamic IP Address. If your ISP has assigned you a Computer or Host Name, enter this name in the “Host Name” field. Note: If your ISP uses a Host Name for authentication purposes, the Cordless Gateway will receive an IP Address from the ISP’s DHCP server only after you configure the Host Name parameter.
Click to save these changes. The Cordless Gateway will be rebooted in order for these configuration changes to take effect. If you do not know if your ISP uses a DHCP server to assign addresses, open the Maestro Configuration Tool once the Symphony software has been successfully installed on a Cordless Gateway client. Click the button under the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway heading to view the Cordless Gateway Status screen.
Note: The Cordless Gateway must be connected to the wired network or to a device that provides high-speed Internet access (e.g., a cable modem) during its boot-up cycle in order to obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. If you believe that the Cordless Gateway should have received an IP Address from a DHCP server but did not, try recycling power to the unit.
If this IP Addressing scheme is the same as what is used by your ISP, then you may change the IP Address of the Cordless Gateway and the range of addresses it may assign from within the “Advanced” tab of the Cordless Gateway Configuration screen. Note that the Cordless Gateway will not act as a DHCP server when configured to operate in Transparent Bridging mode only.
also assign the computer the workgroup designation of “WORKGROUP.” If the computer already has an existing workgroup name, this name will be overwritten and saved in the Original Network Profile. During installation, each Symphony Card is configured to accept an IP Address assignment from the Cordless Gateway, which acts as a DHCP server. For more information about this, refer to the section entitled “Configuring the Internal TCP/IP Settings.
Configuration Examples The following examples provide configuration information for a number of different network architectures supported by the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. Refer to the heading below that corresponds to the type of network you have installed for configuration instructions.
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access If the Cordless Gateway connects to a hub on an existing wired network which does not have shared Internet access, then the network should consist of a number of computers each with a Symphony Adapter installed and a Cordless Gateway connected to either a hub with no more than 8 Ethernet devices attached or to a single stand-alone Ethernet-ready computer.
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Has Shared Internet Access If the Cordless Gateway connects to a hub on an existing wired network which has shared Internet access, then the network should consist of a number of computers each with a Symphony Adapter installed and a Cordless Gateway connected to a hub with no more than 8 Ethernet devices attached.
enough unique IP Addresses for all of the Symphony-enabled computers, leave the Cordless Gateway at the default setting to allow both NAT and Transparent Bridging. When configured to the default topology setting, the Cordless Gateway will also act as a DHCP server for the Symphony clients. Changes to Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP Parameters.
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Network With a Server If the Cordless Gateway connects either to an existing network containing a network server or directly to a server, refer to the section entitled “A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access” for configuration information.
In addition, you may also change the access level (Read/Write or Read Only) provided to remote users. Read/Write access allows a remote user to view, copy, create, and delete files on the shared drive. Read Only access allows a remote use to view and copy files on the shared drive. This feature allows you to determine what information is made generally available to the rest of the network and what information should reside only on the local computer.
By default, Maestro will grant remote users Read/Write access to the shared resource. If you want to allow this type of access to remote users but prohibit unauthorized access, enter a password in the field labeled “Read/Write Password” and click . If you want to grant Read Only access to remote users, select the “Read Only Access” entry. You may also set a Read Only Password to prevent unauthorized access.
Remote Drive Sharing From within the Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool, you can assign a remote drive a drive letter on the local computer. For example, the C: drive of a remote computer may be assigned to the I: drive of the local computer. Once this remote drive share has been established, the remote drive will appear to be another drive in the local computer’s My Computer icon, as shown in the following screen shot: This process is also called “mapping” a network drive.
Highlight the name of the remote computer to which you want to attach and click the
Highlight the name of a remote shared resource and click the button.
From within this screen, you may choose the drive letter on the local computer to assign to the shared resource using the drop-down menu. In the example above, the C: drive on the computer named “Kid’s computer” is mapped to the local computer’s I: drive. Click once you have selected the desired drive letter. The mapped drive letter should now appear to the left of the remote drive in the list of shared resources, as shown below.
Printer Sharing The Symphony Cordless Network utilizes the built-in printer sharing capabilities of Windows 95 and 98. Figure 7, below, shows a Symphony Cordless Network consisting of a laptop and a desktop computer that has a printer attached. The laptop can print documents to the desktop’s printer over the Symphony Cordless Network.
Enter your Password and click to enable the computer’s network functions. Do NOT click the button. Note: You must enter a User name and Password to log onto the network. If you choose , you will be unable to access network resources. 2. Go to the Network Neighborhood icon. After two or more computers have logged onto the network, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop to see what shared printers are available.
4. Run the Add Printer Wizard. Click the button to proceed with the installation. This will launch the Add Printer Wizard, shown below. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the printer. Also, you should have the printer’s installation CD or diskette(s) available during the installation. You may be prompted to insert the CD or diskette(s) if Windows cannot find the appropriate driver files. 5. Confirm that the Printer Has Been Successfully Installed.
Once you have confirmed that the printer is installed, it is ready for use. Simply select the network printer from the drop-down list within each application’s Print screen, as shown below. If you are having difficulty printing to a network printer, refer to Chapter 12 and the Symphony Web site for troubleshooting suggestions. Also, refer to the printer’s documentation to determine if any additional steps are required by the manufacturer in order to share this printer on a network.
8. Symphony Network Switcher The installation procedure will automatically configure a Symphony Adapter with all of the parameters required to establish network communication. However, under some circumstances, you may want to move a computer from the cordless network to another network.
System Tray, as shown below. If the icon does not appear, the Network Switcher program and icon can be launched from the Symphony section of the Start Menu’s Programs group. Network Switcher icon If you move the Windows cursor over the Switcher icon, a dialog box will appear that reports the current profile in use, as shown below. Depending on your computer’s configuration, this icon may appear in the Windows System Tray each time you restart the computer.
box labeled “Always prompt user at startup” within the Switcher configuration screen. If this prompt does not appear automatically and you want to utilize this feature, please a check mark next to the box labeled “Always prompt user at startup” within the Switcher configuration screen. At any time, you may edit an existing Network Profile or create a new one using the Network Switcher configuration screen.
The second method is to select a network profile when prompted during boot-up, as shown above. The third method is to launch the Switcher configuration screen and select a profile from the “Switch to Profile” dialog box, as shown below. Click to change the network profile. Restart the computer when prompted.
Select one of the headings on the left-hand side to view and edit a profile’s parameters. The Identification settings option, shown above, configures the name, workgroup designation, and description that the computer will use when operating in the selected profile. The Cordless settings option, shown below, configures a Profile’s Symphony Cordless Network parameters. Select either the “Station Settings” or “Master Settings” tab to view additional advanced settings.
network and a Symphony network should configure the Original Profile to use the Security Code (or Security ID) that resides within the card rather than a configured Security Code to communicate with a RangeLAN2 network. The TCP/IP settings option configures the TCP/IP parameters that the computer will use when operating in the selected profile. The TCP/IP parameters include IP Address, Subnet Mask, DNS configuration, Gateways configuration, Proxy Server settings, and WINS configuration.
The File/Printer Sharing settings screen allows you to create, delete, or edit drive mappings (also known as remote drive shares) used by the computer when configured to operate in the selected profile. To make a new drive share, click and assign a drive letter and network path. To delete or edit an existing drive mapping, highlight one of the entries in the Drive Mapping table and click the appropriate button.
For a profile that communicates with a RangeLAN2 network, you want the RangeLAN2 Status Monitor to be launched automatically but not the Maestro Configuration Tool, so the Statmon.exe entry should have a check mark and the Maestro.exe entry should not. For a profile that does not communicate with either a RangeLAN2 or Symphony network (such as a profile that uses a wired Ethernet card), then neither the Maestro.exe entry nor the Statmon.
To create a new profile, click . This will make a copy of an existing profile and prompt you to assign the duplicate profile a new name, as shown below. Once you have created a new profile, you may change its settings using the Edit Profile options discussed earlier this chapter. There is no limit to the number of Network Profiles that you can create. To delete a profile, click and select a profile from the dropdown menu, as shown below. Click to delete the profile.
❑ Transporting a Laptop Computer From the Home to the Office. Shut down the computer and eject the Symphony PC Card from the PCMCIA slot and take the computer to the office. Insert your office network card or place the computer in its docking station, if it has one. Turn on the computer and select the Original Profile (or another Profile you have created specifically for the office) at the Switcher DOS prompt.
9. Adding a New Product to a Symphony Cordless Network In the future, if you decide to increase the number of computers on the cordless network or decide to add a Symphony Cordless Gateway to an existing network, you may need to reconfigure the computers on the cordless network. Below are some guidelines for reconfiguring the Symphony Cordless Network. Note: There can be only one shared device (modem, Ethernet card, or Cordless Gateway) in a Symphony Cordless Network.
Click and follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Symphony Adapter to communicate with the Cordless Gateway. Refer to Chapter 5 for additional information on the Composer Installation Wizard. Complete the configuration of the Symphony Adapter and proceed to Step #4. 4. Follow Step #3, above, for each computer on the cordless network.
10. Upgrading Symphony Software This chapter describes how to upgrade the Symphony software used by the Cordless Gateway and its client adapters if a new version becomes available. Upgrading the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway’s Firmware There are two methods to upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway’s firmware: “Upgrade from Symphony Web Site” and “Upgrade from Disk.” Select one of these methods and follow the directions below: Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site 1.
Check the current version of the firmware. If the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway already has the latest version installed, there is no need to continue with this upgrade process. 5. Click the button labeled “Upgrade from Symphony Web Site.” 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process. The Cordless Gateway will be automatically rebooted after it has completed the download of the new firmware. 7.
Check the current version of the firmware. If the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway already has the latest version installed, there is no need to continue with this upgrade process. 4. Click the button labeled “Upgrade from Disk.” 5. When prompted, browse the location of the file named SYMPEB.BIN, as shown below. This file is included on the Symphony Installation CD and on the Symphony executable available for download from the Symphony Support web site. Typically, the SYMPEB.
Upgrading a Symphony Adapter’s Software The Symphony Installation program automatically detects if an earlier version of the Symphony software is installed on the computer. Follow the steps below to upgrade the Symphony software without having to uninstall the previous version first. 1. Determine the version of Symphony software currently installed on a computer by right-clicking the Symphony icon, located in the Windows (98 and 95) System Tray, and selecting the “About” option from the drop-down menu. 2.
11. Uninstalling Symphony Software Proxim provides an uninstall tool to facilitate the removal of the Symphony Adapter from a desktop or notebook computer. The Symphony installation procedure copies the file “UNINSTAL.EXE” to the computer’s hard drive and places a Windows shortcut in the Symphony folder within the Programs section of the Start Menu.
Also, note that the Uninstall program will reconfigure the computer with the pre-Symphony network settings stored in the Original Profile, if any exist. For more information on Network Profiles, refer to Chapter 8. If you decide to reinstall the Symphony Adapter at a later date, first turn off the computer and insert the card into the appropriate PCMCIA, ISA, or PCI slot or USB port, as described in Chapter 3. Then, turn on the computer.
12. Troubleshooting The Symphony Cordless Networking Suite of products is designed to be very easy to operate. If you do experience difficulties, however, use the information in this chapter and on Proxim’s Symphony Web site to help diagnose and solve your problems. Refer to Chapters 4 and 12 of the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual for assistance with problems that arise during the installation of a Symphony Adapter.
Problem/Symptom Question Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in User's Manual I can't print to the network printer. 1. Confirm that you have successfully installed the network printer on the computer from which you want to print. 2. Confirm that the printer and the computer it is attached to are powered on. 3. Confirm that the computer with the printer and the computer from which you want to print are both successfully logged into the network. 4.
Problem/Symptom Question Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in User's Manual What type of 10BaseT cable should I use to connect the Ethernet Bridge to a cable modem? In general, a 10BaseT port on an ISDN router, a cable modem, or xDSL modem will have a pinout similar to a cabling hub. In this case, use the crossover cable provided in the product package to connect the Ethernet Bridge to one of these devices.
General Questions Problem/Symptom Question Possible Solution/Answer Can I run an application from a remote computer over the cordless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application's user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network. Can I play computer games with other members of the cordless network? Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network).
Problem/Symptom Question Possible Solution/Answer What is the maximum range I can expect to achieve using the Symphony products? Proxim has specified that the range between two Symphony devices is up to 150 feet. Range is highly dependent upon the particular environment in which the product are used. Obstacles, such as walls and ceilings, weaken the radio signals. Metal objects, such as screen doors, windows screens, and filing cabinets, also have an adverse effect on range.
A. 10BaseT Connector Specification The 10BaseT connector located on the back panel of the Cordless Gateway is wired like a cabling hub. Standard 10BaseT specifications apply to the 10BaseT interface of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. No segment may exceed 100 meters. Use a standard 10BaseT cable to connect the Cordless Gateway directly to an Ethernet Card, to a network router, or to the chaining port of an Ethernet hub (also called the uplink port).
B. Using Symphony With RangeLAN2 Cards The Symphony product line uses a radio frequency technology similar to that used by Proxim’s corporate product line, RangeLAN2. Therefore, there is a degree of compatibility between RangeLAN2 Cards and Symphony products. RangeLAN2 Cards can load Symphony drivers and use Symphony software to communicate over a Symphony Cordless Network. However, Symphony Cards cannot use RangeLAN2 drivers or software.
Click to continue. 2. Be patient while the Symphony Installation program installs all of the necessary operating files. The Symphony Installation screen will report when the installation has been successfully completed, as shown below. Restart the computer when prompted. 3. Windows (95 or 98) will make the final adjustments to its system to allow the Symphony Card to operate properly. Restart the computer a second time if prompted. 4.
Enter a network User name and Password and click the button to log onto the network. The Password may be left blank. You will be prompted to confirm your Password before continuing. 5. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard’s Welcome screen will now appear. See Chapter 5 for additional information about this wizard. Among other things, it will prompt you to enter the Security Code used by the cordless network. Restart the computer if prompted.
C. Using the Symphony Driver for Windows NT The Symphony Installation CD contains a sub-folder labeled “WINNT.” This folder contains the Symphony driver for Windows NT 4.0. This driver provides full networking functionality for a Windows NT computer, just like any standard Ethernet card but without the wires. Windows NT computers with a Symphony Card installed can share files and printers with other network computers and participate in multi-user games over the network.
Follow these steps to install the driver: 1. Install the Symphony PC, ISA, or PCI Card following the hardware installation instructions contained in Chapter 3. 2. Turn on the computer and logon to the operating system. When the Windows NT desktop appears, open the Network icon in the Control Panel and choose the Adapters tab, as shown below.
3. Click the button and choose the option from the “Select Network Adapter” dialog box, as shown below. 4. When prompted to insert a driver disk, insert the Symphony Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and type the path for the Windows NT driver. In the example below, the CD-ROM drive is installed as drive letter D.
5. The OEM Option list will appear, as shown below. Highlight the entry in the OEM Option list that corresponds to the type of Symphony Card you are installing and click . 6. If you are installing a Symphony ISA or PC Card, you will be prompted to select a Bus Type and Number. For the Symphony ISA Card, choose ISA for the Bus Type and 0 for the Number; for the Symphony PC Card, choose PCMCIA for the Bus Type and 0 for the Number. Click to continue.
7. When the installation is complete, the Card Setup screen will appear. All of the Symphony parameters may be configured from within this screen, which offers different configuration options for each Symphony Card. The Card Setup screen for the Symphony PC Card is shown below. The installation of the Symphony PC Card requires that the user configure the card’s IRQ Level, I/O Base Address, and Memory Address.
At any time, you may return to the Card Setup screen to reconfigure the Symphony parameters by highlighting the Symphony Adapter entry in the Network’s Adapter tab and clicking the button. 8. Click to return to the Network Adapters screen. Install or configure any other required Network parameters, including Services or Protocols. Also, confirm that the TCP/IP protocol is installed under the Protocols tab if you want the computer to have Internet access.
If you are using the Cordless Gateway in Transparent Bridging mode only and have a DHCP server on the Ethernet network, then select the “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server” option and click . If you are using the Cordless Gateway in Transparent Bridging mode and do not have a DHCP server on the Ethernet network, you will need to specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Symphony Card that are valid on the Ethernet network. 10. Click when you have finished configuring the TCP/IP parameters.
If the Symphony PCI Card did not install properly, confirm that the computer’s BIOS is configured to assign resources to the card. If the Symphony ISA or PC Card did not install properly, the card most likely has a resource conflict and is trying to use an IRQ, I/O Base Address, or Memory Range (if applicable) which is either already in use or not available for use by the card.
D. Advanced Symphony Parameters Several advanced Symphony parameters are visible within the Advanced tab of the Symphony Card’s Properties screen in the Windows 95/98’s Network icon and within the Windows NT Card Setup screen. Proxim recommends that you do not alter these advanced parameters from their default values unless told to do so by a Symphony Technical Support representative. Station Type The Symphony Cordless Networking Suite uses a radio technology known as frequency hopping spread spectrum.
Channel and Subchannel The Channel represents the frequency hopping pattern used by the Master device. The Subchannel provides a logical subdivision between Channels. These parameters are only valid for an active Master device. Do not change these parameters unless directed to do so by Technical Support. MAC Optimize This parameter accounts for the number of radios that are communicating on the Symphony network. By default, this parameter is set to Light in order to maximize throughput and reduce overhead.
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F. U.S. Specifications The following technical specification for the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is for reference purposes only. Actual product performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim, Inc. will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Network Interface Ethernet 10BaseT (Twisted-Pair) Data Rate 1.6 Mbps — Radio 10 Mbps — Ethernet Frequency Band 2.4-2.483 GHz (in the U.S.
G. Regulatory Information FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index 10BaseT Cable 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 Specifications 93, 108 A About menu 38, 85. Access to shared drives. See Limiting Access to a Shared Drive Accessories 10 Add New Hardware Wizard 87 Add Printer Wizard 68. See also File and Print Sharing: Print Sharing Add/Remove Program 86. See also Uninstall procedure Adding a new computer 80 Adding a Symphony Cordless Modem 80 ADSL. See xDSL modem Alternate Master. See Station Type ARP 106 ATMF-25 13 B BIOS. See Plug & Play BIOS C CAB files.
Directory sharing 44, 59 DNS 50, 54, 56, 58 E Ethernet Bridge. See Symphony Ethernet Bridge Ethernet LED 19. F FCC 109 File and Printer Sharing 44 File Sharing 59–65 Printer Sharing 66–69 Frequency hopping. See Spread spectrum: Frequency hopping G Gateway. See Default gateway I I/O Base Address. See also Resource Conflict Inactivity Timeout 106 Internet access Discussion of 12–16, 47–69 Internet Proxy Settings 70 Internet Service Provider 13, 47, 49, 50, 51, 55, 57, 58 Interrupt Request (IRQ) 104.
Local Area Network 7, 47, 56, 57, 58, 70, 79 Logging onto the Network. See Network Logon M MAC Optimize 106 Maestro. See Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool Mapping a Network Drive 62. See also File and Print Sharing: File Sharing Master. See Station Type Master LED 19. Master Name 105 Memory Range. See also Resource Conflict N NAT. See Network Address Translation NetBEUI 56, 57, 58 Netscape Navigator 70 Network Activity LED 19.
Registration 38 Remote Drive Sharing 62–69. See also File and Print Sharing: File Sharing S Security Code 44, 96 Selecting drives and printers to share 44, 59 SETUP.EXE 25, 94. See also Symphony Setup program Share Level Access Control. See Access Control Sharing drives and directories. See File and Print Sharing: File Sharing Spread spectrum Frequency hopping 105 Station. See Station Type Station Type 105 Status LED 17, 19. Subchannel 106 Subnet mask 50, 58 Switching between Network Profiles.
Symphony PNP ISA Card 8 Hardware installation 20–29 Symphony Setup program 26 System requirements 10 System Tray. See Windows 95 or 98: System Tray System Tray icon. T TCP/IP configuration for Symphony cards 54, 56, 57, 58 for the Cordless Gateway 13, 40, 49–52, 58. Technical Support ii, 88, 105–106, 107, 107–109 Temperature Operating 108 Transparent Bridging 14, 15, 16, 40, 47, 48, 55, 56, 57 Transporting a computer between networks 79 Troubleshooting suggestions 88–92 U U.S.
Windows 95 or 98 8, 10 Cabinet (CAB) files 23 Plug-and-Play 8 System Tray 38, 39, 40, 72, 85 Version conflict 26 Windows NT Server 16 Symphony driver 97–104 Workgroup 54 X xDSL modem 10, 13, 15, 18, 55, 57 115
