Proxim Harmony OpenAirCompactFlash 7630 Manuel utilisateur
1
Copyright
© 2001 Proxim, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or
more of the following U.S. patents: 5,412,687; 5,844,900; 5,875,179;
5,913,174; 6,006,090; and 5,231,634. This user’s guide and the software
described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without
the written permission of Proxim, Incorporated.
Trademarks
Harmony, the Harmony logo, RangeLAN, the RangeLAN logo, RangeLAN2,
Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation Of Liability
For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the retail cus-
tomer, Proxim warrants the Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card Model
7630 against defects in materials and workmanship. Proxim will not honor
this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the
Adapter’s external label.
This warranty does not cover and Proxim will not be liable for any damage or
failure caused by misuse, abuse, acts of God, accidents, or other causes
beyond Proxim’s control, or claim by any entity other than the original
purchaser.
If, after inspection, Proxim determines there is a defect, Proxim will repair or
replace the adapter at no cost to you. To return defective merchandise to
Proxim please call Proxim Customer Service at 1-408-731-2640 to obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
In no event shall Proxim, Incorporated be responsible or liable for any
damages arising:
q
From the use of the product
q
From the loss of use, revenue, or profit of the product
q
As a result of any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond
the control of Proxim, Incorporated
Whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential, special, or
otherwise and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom
this warranty extends or a third party.
Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card Model 7630 User’s Guide
Part # 7360.0145
Rev. A
2
Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with your Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card,
please call Proxim Technical Support at 1-408-731-2640. Proxim Technical
Support will assist with resolving any technical difficulties you may have with
your Proxim product.
After calling Proxim Technical Support, if your product is found to be defec-
tive, you may return the product to Proxim after obtaining an RMA (Return
Merchandise Authorization) number from Proxim Customer Service. The
product must be returned in its original packaging. The RMA number should
be clearly marked on the outside of the box. Proxim cannot be held respon-
sible for any product returned without an RMA number, and no product will
be accepted without an RMA number.
FCCWARNING
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
q
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
q
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
q
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected.
q
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
3
Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................5
The Harmony Family................................................................................ 6
TheProductPackage................................................................................. 7
SystemRequirements ............................................................................... 8
2. Installation...................................................................9
DriverInstallation ..................................................................................... 9
HardwareInstallation .............................................................................. 10
SoftwareConfiguration........................................................................... 11
Removing the CompactFlash Card ......................................................... 19
3. Wirefree Topologies .................................................20
Mobile Connectivity to a Desktop Computer ......................................... 20
Mobile Connectivity to a SOHO Network .............................................. 21
Mobile Connectivity to a Corporate Network ......................................... 22
GuidelinesforRoaming ....................................................................... 26
4. Configuration Parameters........................................27
OperatingMode ...................................................................................... 27
OpenAirRadioCommunication ............................................................. 29
OpenAir Masters and Stations .............................................................. 29
OpenAirChannel andSubchannel........................................................ 30
OpenAirSoftwareParameters................................................................. 31
Domain................................................................................................. 31
SecurityID ........................................................................................... 32
Roam Config ........................................................................................ 32
InactivityTimeout ................................................................................ 33
HomeRF Radio Communication ............................................................ 34
SecurityID ........................................................................................... 34
4
5. Proxim Status Utility.................................................36
Status Monitor ........................................................................................ 36
Status ...................................................................................................... 38
Configuration.......................................................................................... 39
Advanced ................................................................................................ 41
About ...................................................................................................... 42
6. Performance Hints ....................................................43
MicrowaveOvens ................................................................................... 43
Range ...................................................................................................... 43
A Note Concerning Inactivity Timeout................................................... 44
7. Troubleshooting........................................................45
How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation ................................... 45
Application Tips .................................................................................... 45
ActiveSync ........................................................................................... 45
PocketInternetExplorer ....................................................................... 47
CommonTechnicalSupport Questions .................................................. 50
A. Specifications ...........................................................52
B. Parameters................................................................53
C. How to Reach Technical Support...........................54
5
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Harmony OpenAir
CompactFlashTM Card Model 7630. The Harmony OpenAir
CompactFlash Card is a long range, high performance, wireless
LAN adapter that provides mobile network connectivity to a
Compaq iPAQTM Pocket PC.
The Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card fits into the iPAQ’s
CompactFlash Expansion Pack and supports the OpenAir and
the HomeRF wireless standards.
Proxim is the leading supplier of wirefree networking solutions.
Proxim’s unmatched expertise in spread spectrum radio net-
working technology, combined with the company’s extensive
experience serving the communication needs of the mobile
computing user, have kept Proxim at the forefront of the wire-
less LAN market.
6
The Harmony Family
The Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card Model 7630 is a
member of a product family that provides a complete wirefree
networking solution.
qThe Harmony Access Point Controller Model 7560
centralizes the management, security, and filtering
capabilities of a wireless LAN. The Access Point
Controller communicates with Harmony Access Points
over the Ethernet network to provide wirefree network
access for mobile clients. The Access Point Controller
can support multiple Access Points, even if each
Access Point follows a different wireless standard.
qThe Harmony Access Point is a networking bridge
that operates at Layer 2 of the OSI networking model.
Working in conjunction with a Harmony Access Point
Controller, the Access Point forwards packets between
its radio and the Ethernet network. Two models of the
Harmony Access Point are available to support either
the OpenAir or IEEE 802.11b wireless standards: the
OpenAir Access Point Model 7550 and the 802.11b
Access Point Model 8550.
qThe Harmony PC Card is a wireless LAN adapter
that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a laptop com-
puter. Two models of the Harmony PC Cards are
available to support either the OpenAir or IEEE
802.11b wireless standards.
qThe Harmony 802.11b PCI Card is a wireless LAN
adapter that fits into a standard PCI expansion slot and
complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard.
7
qThe Harmony OpenAir USB Adapter is a wireless
LAN adapter that connects to a Windows 98/2000
computer’s Universal Serial Bus (USB) port and
complies with the OpenAir wireless standard.
qThe optional Harmony Power System Model 7562
provides remote DC power to Harmony Access Points
over the unused pins of a twisted pair Ethernet cable.
The Product Package
Each Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card comes with the
following:
qOne OpenAir CompactFlash Card
qOne snap-on antenna
qOne CD-ROM containing Proxim drivers and utilities
qOne Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card Model
7630 User’s Guide
qOne warranty registration card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
your reseller or Proxim Technical Support.
The OpenAir CompactFlash Card is shown in Figure 1.
8
Figure 1
Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card
System Requirements
To begin using the Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card, you
must have the following minimum requirements:
qA Compaq iPAQ H3600 Series Pocket PC with a CF
Card Expansion Pack
qAt least one other OpenAir or HomeRF-compatible
product installed on the network (this includes other
Harmony OpenAir products, Proxim’s RangeLAN2
products, or Proxim’s Symphony products)
Note:
Harmony OpenAir products are fully interoperable
with RangeLAN2 products. RangeLAN2 products
also use the OpenAir protocol.
9
2. Installation
This chapter describes how to install the Harmony OpenAir
CompactFlash Card and software in a Compaq iPAQ 3600
Series Pocket PC.
Driver Installation
Follow these steps to install the Proxim driver on a Compaq
iPAQ Pocket PC:
1. Copy the PROXIM.DLL file from the Proxim CD-ROM
(included with the card) to a folder on a host computer
that has an ActiveSync connection with the Compaq
iPAQ.
2. Establish an ActiveSync connection between the computer
and the Compaq iPAQ over a serial cable, a USB cable, or
an infrared link.
3. Within the Microsoft ActiveSync window, click
<Explore> to view the file contents of the Mobile Device.
4. Click the My Pocket PC icon.
5. Open the Windows directory.
6. Copy the PROXIM.DLL file to the Windows directory on
the Compaq iPAQ. Click <OK> if prompted that
Microsoft ActiveSync may need to convert the file.
Note:
Refer to the documentation that shipped with iPAQ
for instructions on how to create an ActiveSync
connection and copy files from a computer to an
iPAQ.
10
Hardware Installation
Follow these steps to install the OpenAir CompactFlash Card in
a Compaq iPAQ:
1. If not already attached, connect the snap-on antenna to the
CompactFlash Card.
2. Insert the Compaq iPAQ into the CompactFlash Expan-
sion Pack (if not already attached).
3. If necessary, remove the cover from the CompactFlash
slot.
4. Insert the OpenAir CompactFlash Card connector-side
first into the CompactFlash slot.
Note:
The OpenAir Compact Flash Card will only fit into
the CompactFlash slot in one direction so that the
back of card faces out).
The Compaq iPAQ will automatically detect the OpenAir
CompactFlash Card. Follow the Software Configuration
instructions below to complete the installation of the
CompactFlash Card.
Note:
If the iPAQ does not automatically recognize the
OpenAir CompactFlash Card, reset the iPAQ. The
reset button is located on the bottom of the iPAQ.
Refer to the documentation that came with the iPAQ
for more information.
Table des matières
Autres manuels Proxim Adaptateur
Proxim
Proxim ORiNOCO Guide de configuration
Proxim
Proxim RangeLAN2 7420 Series Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim ORiNOCO Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim 7910 Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim ORINOCO 802.11a Instructions d'utilisation
Proxim
Proxim RangeLAN2 7920 Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter 802.11a Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim ORiNOCO Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim RangeLAN2 752 Series Manuel utilisateur
Proxim
Proxim ORiNOCO USB-9100 Manuel utilisateur
