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ixPrefacePurpose of the ManualThis manual describes how to install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Intended AudienceThis manual i

PrefacexAssociated DocumentsThe following table lists the RoamAbout products and where to find additional information. Check the RoamAbout Wireless we

xiPrefaceGetting HelpFor additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods:Before c

Preparing for Installation 1-1Chapter 1Preparing for InstallationThis chapter describes basic considerations for successfully installing the RoamAbo

Site Requirements1-2 Preparing for InstallationTable 1-1: SpecificationsParameter DescriptionDimensions:(Length x Weight x Height)6.2" x 3.9&q

Preparing for Installation 1-3Unpacking and InspectingUnpacking and InspectingPhysically inspect all cartons for shipping damage. Report any damage to

Unpacking and Inspecting1-4 Preparing for InstallationEthernet AdapterVerify that the following components shipped with your RoamAbout Ethernet Adapt

Configuration Overview 2-1Chapter 2Configuration OverviewThe RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter transforms wired devices (for example., desktop com

Wireless Infrastructure Network2-2 Configuration OverviewFigure 2-1: Infrastructure Network ExampleThe re-association capabilities of the IEEE 802.1

Configuration Overview 2-3Wireless Ad-Hoc NetworksWireless Ad-Hoc NetworksWireless ad-hoc networks, also known as peer-to-peer or independent networks

Installation 3-1Chapter 3InstallationThis section describes how to install the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. It also includes the installatio

Installation Procedure3-2 Installation3) If you are planning to mount the Ethernet Adapter (optional), remove the bottom mounting plate as shown in F

Installation 3-3Installation Procedure5) Gently insert PC card (face up) into the designated slot as shown in Figure 3-3.Figure 3-3: Inserting the PC

Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators3-4 Installation9) Connect the six-pin DC power cable to the power supply.10) Connect the AC power cord to the other s

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-1Chapter 4Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationThis chapter describes how to install and configure the Ether

Uninstall4-2 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation3) Click YES if you agree to the terms presented and allow the continuation of installation. Click

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-3Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerUsing the Ethernet Adapter ManagerStarting the Ethernet Adapter Manager. To

NOTICEEnterasys Networks and its licensors reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document withou

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager4-4 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation• HELPLaunches this document. You need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read th

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-5Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerThe Configuration window File menu pull-down options allow you to:• Save or

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager4-6 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationSaving a ConfigurationYou can save the configuration settings of the Ether

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-7Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager6) To activate the parameters, click on the Update and Reset Unit button.Se

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager4-8 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationUpgrading the Ethernet Adapter FirmwareTo update the firmware on your Ethe

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-9Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerChanging Your PC Card TypeThe Ethernet Adapter Manager is designed to detec

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager4-10 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationFigure 4-2: Log View WindowGUI Message LogThe Show GUI Message Log displ

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-11Using the Ethernet Adapter ManagerForward TableThe Forward Table (Figure 4-3) displays the MAC addresses det

PC Card Configuration4-12 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationPC Card ConfigurationThis section describes how to add the Ethernet Adapter to your wi

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-13PC Card Configuration3) Enter the Network Name. The Network Name must match the Access Point, or match the n

NoticeiiFCC NoticeNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FC

PC Card Configuration4-14 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationAdvanced Tab PageThe Advanced configuration, shown in Figure 4-5, is specific to the f

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-15PC Card Configuration3) Select the Transmit Rate from the drop-down menu.4) Click on the Update and Reset Un

PC Card Configuration4-16 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation3) Enter up to four encryption key values.The values for the encryption keys may to be

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-17Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Connect to a Wired Ethernet DeviceConfiguring the Ethernet Adapter to Co

Network Configuration4-18 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationNetwork ConfigurationThis section describes the network settings necessary to communic

Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-19Network ConfigurationFigure 4-7: Network - Basic Tab Page6) Enter the IP address of the gateway if your ne

General Serial Configuration 5-1Chapter 5General Serial ConfigurationThis chapter describes the general serial settings that are required for all se

Configuration Flowchart5-2 General Serial ConfigurationFigure 5-1: Configuration FlowchartRoamAboutEthernetAdapterRoamAboutAccessPointSerialPortAppl

General Serial Configuration 5-3UART SettingsUART Settings UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is the fundamental hardware for serial c

Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EECManufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc.Manufacturer’s Address:

UART Settings5-4 General Serial Configuration4) Check the Data Bits setting of the device you are connecting to the Ethernet Adapter. Choose the Data

General Serial Configuration 5-5Flow ControlFlow ControlFlow control is the process of adjusting the flow of data from one device to another to ensure

Flow Control5-6 General Serial ConfigurationFlow Control ConfigurationTo configure the Ethernet Adapter flow control, perform the following steps:1)

Wireless Printing 6-1Chapter 6Wireless PrintingThis chapter describes how to configure the Ethernet Adapter to enable wireless printing to a serial

Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing6-2 Wireless Printing6) Click on the Flow Control tab. Verify that the Flow control setti

A-1Appendix ATerminal ConfiguratorThis appendix describes how to use the Terminal Configurator to configure the Ethernet Adapter. The Terminal Conf

Establishing a Direct Serial ConnectionA-2 Establishing a Direct Serial ConnectionThis method of configuring and managing an Ethernet Adapter uses a

A-3Establishing a Direct Serial Connection10) Choose None for the Flow control option. 11) Click OK after all of the COM settings have been chosen. T

Establishing a Telnet ConnectionA-4 Establishing a Telnet ConnectionThis method opens a Telnet connection to the Terminal Configurator on port 23. Po

A-5Using the Terminal ConfiguratorMain Menu OverviewThe section provides a list of main menu selections and their functions.Resume operationThis opti

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-6 Edit Configuration MenuThe Edit Configuration menu contains three selections/Config files to edit.Return to Main M

A-7Using the Terminal ConfiguratorConfiguration File FormatThe configuration file format is broken down into sections that define a particular groupi

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-8 [bridge]Bridge provides variables that are common to all radios. Bridge affects the behavior of radios.AP refresh

A-9Using the Terminal Configurator[software]The [software] section is used to control the receiving and sending of bytes over the serial port. Proper

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-10 transmitted immediately. Conversely, if another character is received before this time-out, the timer is restarte

A-11Using the Terminal Configurator[flow control]The Ethernet Adapter supports the following six flow control options: Recognize RTS, Generate CTS, R

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-12 immediately; otherwise, all of the data thereafter would be lost.) The host computer, however, would have to ask

A-13Using the Terminal ConfiguratorCTS and DSR are output lines. When set to “negate” or “assert,” they will output a continuous digital value. The v

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-14 [telnet]The following section specifies the operating parameters for the Telnet protocol.• connect. This entry di

A-15Using the Terminal ConfiguratorNetwork BindingsThis section describes the meaning behind each of the entries that describe network binding. [rmpb

vContentsPrefacePurpose of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixInt

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-16 • transmit retry interval. When attempting additional transmit attempts as specified with “transmit try count” ab

A-17Using the Terminal Configurator• serial connect data. The format is the same as in socket connect data. This causes data to be written to the UAR

Using the Terminal ConfiguratorA-18 [encryption]This value uses the RC4 algorithm as defined in the IEEE Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) standard to e

A-19Using the Terminal Configurator[ip]The following sections sets the configuration of the IP protocol.• ip address. This is the IP address that wil

B-1Appendix BProblem SolvingThis appendix contains problem solving information for the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter.If your Ethernet Adapter is not o

B-2 Table B-1: Problem DiagnosisSituation Problem Steps to takeThe power light is off or the power light is blinking.The Ethernet Adapter is not rec

B-3Situation Problem Steps to takeThe Ethernet Adapter is connected to an Ethernet cable, but the Ethernet Link Light is not lit.Invalid connection t

B-4 Table B-2: Event Log Error TableAll entries in the event log are preceded by a number. This number is a timestamp used by Technical Support, but

B-5Error Code Problem Steps to takexxxx: [yyyy]: “zzzz”: entry is invalidEntry zzzz in sec-tion yyyy of file xxxx contains an invalid value.• Check t

Table of Contentsvi 4 Ethernet Adapter Manager InstallationInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B-6 Error Code Problem Steps to takeHardware ErrorsFLASH failure. Unable to read or write configuration.FLASH may be damaged. Configuration can-not b

C-1Appendix CSerial Line ConfigurationThis appendix describes how to perform wireless serial line replacement, configure your Ethernet Adapter as a

Serial Line ReplacementC-2 To configure for the RMP Pipe protocol, perform the following steps:1) Complete the Basic Radio Configuration instructions

C-3Serial Line Replacement• Destination Address. This address tells the Ethernet Adapter where to send data received on the serial port. You may ente

Serial Line ReplacementC-4 TCP PipeTCP Pipe, like RMP Pipe, makes no changes to the serial data stream. TCP Pipe differs from RMP Pipe in that it cre

C-5Network Serial PortNetwork Serial PortThis section describes how to configure your Ethernet Adapter as a network serial port. Connection to a netw

Network Serial PortC-6 TCP Listen Port ConfigurationComplete the configuration described in Network Serial Port Configuration, steps 1–4, and then pe

C-7Serial Telnet ClientSerial Telnet ClientThis section describes how to configure your Ethernet Adapter as a serial telnet client.Telnet is a method

Serial Telnet ClientC-8 4) Leave the Reconnect After Shutdown box checked to allow a new session after closing an active one. 5) Click on the Update

viiTable of ContentsA Terminal ConfiguratorEstablishing a Direct Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .