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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ERMISSIONS, TRADEMARKS & DISTRIBUTION ...........................................................................................................................3
Navini Networks is a registered trademark. The Navini Networks logo, Zero-Install, Ripwave, Unwired
by Navini, and Surfer are trademarks of Navini Networks, Inc. Other product and company names
mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.
Except for the hardware warranty, nothing herein constitutes any representation, warranty,
assurance, or guaranty of any kind.
Because of continuing developments and improvements in design, manufacturing, and deployment,
material in this document is subject to change without notification and does not represent any
commitment or obligation on the part of Navini Networks, Inc.
Navini Networks, Inc. shall have no liability for any error or damages resulting from the use of this
document.
All Navini Networks logos and trademarks are the property of Navini Networks, Inc. Unauthorized
usage is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Navini Networks, Inc.
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Safety
To optimize safety and expedite installation and service, read this document thoroughly. Follow all warnings,
cautions, and instructions marked on the equipment and included in this document.
To aid in the prevention of injury and damage to property, cautionary symbols have been placed in this document
to alert the reader to known potentially hazardous situations, or hazards to equipment or procedures. The symbols
are placed before the information to which they apply. However, any situation that involves heavy equipment and
electricity can become hazardous, and caution and safety should be practiced at all times when installing,
servicing, or operating the equipment.
Caution Symbol - Possible equipment or property damage
Warning Symbol - Could cause personal injury or otherwise be hazardous to your health
Navini Networks, Inc., expressly requires that when using Navini electronic equipment always follow the basic
safety precautions to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, and injury to people and/or property.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions that come with the equipment.
2. Do not use the equipment while you are in a bathtub, shower, pool, or spa. Exposure of the equipment to
water could cause severe electrical shock or serious damage to the equipment.
3. Do not allow any type of liquid to come in contact with the equipment. Unplug the equipment from the power
source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use any soaps or liquid cleaners.
4. Follow all airport and FAA regulations when using the equipment on or near aircraft.
5. Only operate the equipment from the type of power source(s) indicated in this manual (110/220 VAC). Any
other type of input power source may cause damage to the equipment.
6. Power the equipment using only the AC adapter cable provided, and in accordance with the instructions
specified in this User Guide.
7. Do not use a frayed or damaged power cord. Do not place the power cord where it can be stepped on or
tripped over.
8. Do not touch wires where the insulation is frayed or worn unless the equipment has been disconnected from
its power source.
9. Do not overload wall outlets, power strips, or extension cords. This can cause serious electrical shock or fire.
10. Do not place the equipment on an unstable surface. It can fall and cause injury or damage to the equipment.
11. Do not disassemble the equipment. Removing covers exposes dangerous voltages or other risks and also voids
the warranty. Incorrect reassembly can cause equipment damage or electrical shock. Only an authorized repair
technician should service this product.
12. Do not expose the equipment to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
13. Do not use the equipment under the following conditions:
• When the equipment has been exposed to water or moisture.
• When the equipment has been damaged.
• When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
• When the equipment does not operate properly or shows a distinct change in performance.
Navini Networks will provide a power supply suitable for an IT distribution system intended for Norway. This
power supply has not been decided.
Navini Networks will provide the user manual in German with Surfer Modems shipped to Germany.
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Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
CAUTION: This device is a Radio Frequency transmitter. It is required to comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements for transmitting devices. For all Surfer Modems, a minimum separation distance of
8 inches (20 cm) or more must be maintained between the antenna and all persons during device
operations to ensure compliance with the FCC’s rules for Radio Frequency Exposure. If this minimum
distance cannot be maintained, exposure to RF levels that exceed the FCC’s limits may result.
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement
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. The operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user should try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit that is different from the one to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions.
This product has been tested and found to be safe in accordance with the Australian Standard for Human
Exposure to Radiation where the user or other parties are 20 cm or more from the aerial. If the antenna is closer
than 20 cm from the user, Australian safety conditions are violated.
INFORMATION TO USER
This device has been authorized as a radio frequency transmitter under the appropriate rules of the Federal
Communications Commission. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Navini Networks, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INFORMATION REGARDING ANTENNAS
This device has three embedded antennas: one embedded dipole with approximately 2 dBi gain and two patch
antennas, one on each side of the device. Each patch antenna has approximately 6 dBi gain. The overall antenna
gain is 9 dBi.
This product has been tested and met all the applicable requirement of the R&TTE directive (99/5/EC).
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Introduction
Package
Inventory
Surfer Model
Minimum
Computing
Requirements
(See, also, Addendum 1)
Congratulations! Your Ripwave
friendly, easy-to-install device that helps you connect wirelessly to
the Internet. It provides complete broadband Internet access to
residential and small office/home office (SOHO) customers
without requiring professional installation. Surfer provides portable
service. A computer with Surfer can move from room-to-room,
location-to-location, or even city-to-city as long as there is
coverage in the area. This manual guides you through the simple
process of installing the Modem and its monitoring software.
Please verify the contents of your Surfer Modem package. Your
package should contain the following:
• Surfer Modem unit
• AC power adapter
• Ethernet cable (for PC-to-Modem connection)
• Installation CD that includes the following
- User Guide
- Navini Diagnostics monitoring software
- PC Driver software
If you do not find all of these items in your package, notify the
supplier from whom you obtained it.
The Surfer Modem model indicates the frequency in which the
Modem will operate:
The following table lists the minimum requirements your computer
should meet before connecting to the Surfer Modem.
Operating
System1:
CPU:
RAM:
Hard Drive:
Monitor:
Windows® 2000, Windows XP2, or Windows Vista. It is
assumed the latest Windows service pack is installed on
the Operating System. Please ensure the PC network port
is enabled.
Pentium level or higher
32 MB or the Operating System minimum, whichever is
greater
85 MB free disk space for the Navini Diagnostics
software
256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution
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Minimum Computing
Requirements, cont’d.
Physical
Note: To upgrade your Operating System after loading the Navini
Diagnostics monitoring software, you must first uninstall Navini
Diagnostics prior to upgrading the OS. Otherwise, Navini Diagnostics
will not work. See Uninstall instructions in this Guide.
XP must be Service Pack Level 1 or higher.
software is supported on Win2000, WinXP, WinVista-32bits or higher;
Mac X (Mac10.4.5) or higher; and Linux kernel 2.4 (Redhat Open
Source). Mac users must have the Snuffit extraction software. There is a
known issue with installing Navini Diagnostics on Vista OS. Refer to the
work-around instructions in the section “Installing Navini Diagnostics”
and the note that references Addendum 1: Installing NavDiag on Vista.
3
Note: Navini Diagnostics
2
Note: Windows
Following are the physical characteristics of the Surfer Modem.
Characteristics
& Overview
Front
Front
LED
LED
Back
Back
Power Adapter Connection
Power Adapter Connection
Ethernet Cable Connection
Ethernet Cable Connection
The light (LED) on the top back of the unit gives you an indication
of Surfer’s operational status. To provide you a wireless
connection to the Internet, Surfer connects to Base Stations. Base
Stations are the Service Provider’s wireless equipment including
antennas that are placed all around the coverage area.
When the light blinks, Surfer is trying to synchronize with a Base
Station. When the light is constant, Surfer has acquired
synchronization with a Base Station. If the light is flashing quickly,
this means Surfer is transmitting data to the Base Station.
The back of the unit is where you plug in the AC power adapter,
which is connected to a power outlet, and the Ethernet cable, which
is connected to your computer. There is no power button; when
you plug the AC power adapter in, the unit comes on. The proper
operating temperature of the Modem is 5-40° C.
Caution! Do not attempt to take the Modem apart. This may
damage the Modem and void the Manufacturer’s warranty.
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Surfer Features
Installing Surfer
(See, also, Addendum 1)
Simple plug-and-play installation
Light indicator to show power on, synchronization with a Base
Station, and data traffic status
Meets IEEE 802.16e air interface standards
Portable
Works in Non Line of Sight (NLOS) conditions, with 3-
antenna switching diversity and Smart Beamforming signals
No external antenna required in most environments
Automated over-the-air software upgrades
The following instructions explain how to install the Surfer
Modem. Please read all instructions before installing it. Turn off
the computer and the Modem before installing.
Note: Surfer should be positioned to minimize interference with other
equipment when transmitting.
Step Action Illustration
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to
the Ethernet port on the
computer.
2. Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to the Modem.
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Installing Surfer,
cont’d.
Accessing the
Internet
Troubleshooting
3.
Connect the AC power
adapter to the Modem. Plug
the other end of the power
adapter into a 110/220 VAC
60/50 Hz outlet.
CAUTION! Use only the AC
power adapter supplied.
Using any other adapter can
damage the Modem.
Power Cable
Power Cable
Connection
Connection
4. The green light (LED) on the
top of Surfer should come on.
If it does not turn on, there is
a problem with the Modem or
the AC power adapter. Check
all cables for proper
connection. If there is still a
problem, contact the supplier
from whom you obtained
your Modem.
LEDLED
5. Turn the computer on; log in.
Now that Surfer is installed and powered on, you should be able to
access the Internet (that is, assuming you have signed up with a
Service Provider). To access the Internet, open the web browser
that is installed on your computer.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your Internet connection
after installation, please review the Minimum Computing
Requirements and Addendum 1. Ensure your computer meets those
requirements. Also, review the installation procedures and ensure
all the steps were completed properly. If you are still experiencing
difficulties, please contact your Service Provider.
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Installing Navini
Diagnostics
(NavDiag)
The Navini Diagnostics (NavDiag) monitoring software assists in
solving connection problems. This software is provided on the
Installation CD that came in your Surfer package. Please follow the
steps below to install the software.
Note 1: To install NavDiag on a Windows 2000 Operating System, you
must have administrative privileges. To check your account privileges,
open your Control Panel. Double-click on the Users and Passwords
symbol. You should see ‘Administrator’ under the Users tab.
Note 2: The screenshots shown in these instructions were taken from a
laptop with Windows 2000. If you have a Windows XP or other
Operating System, the screens you see may vary from the screens
shown in the instructions.
Step Action Illustration
1. Before installing NavDiag
shut down all programs,
including anti-virus software.
2. Insert the CD into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the CD by clicking on
the My Computer icon.
Double-click on the folder
named Navini_Diagnostics.
4. Double-click on the icon for
the file navdiag_windows.exe*.
This will automatically start
the software installation.
*If your PC is running Mac
or Linux software, you will
need the navdiag_mac.sit or
navdiag_linux.bin file. Mac
users will need the Snuffit
extraction software.
5. The InstallAnywhere window
appears. The progress bar
indicates that
has initialized.