Clarinet Systems ES608, ESB208, ESB1000, ESB101, ESB301 User Manual
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EthIR LAN®
User Guide
EthIR LAN® User Guide
(for ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and ESB208/216/608)
Clarinet Systems, Inc.
44040 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
Introducing EthIR LAN----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
User Profile -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
How this Guide Is Organized-----------------------------------------------------------1-1
Appendices--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2
Conventions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2
Contacting Clarinet Systems ----------------------------------------------------------- 1-3
Chapter 2 Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------2-1
Introduction to EthIR LAN Components-------------------------------------------- 2-1
Installation Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1
Wiring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1
Power (ES 208 / 216 / 608)------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1
Power (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)-------------------------------------------------- 2-1
Resetting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1
EthIR Beam Supported Platforms ---------------------------------------------------- 2-2
Notebook Computer -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2
Handheld PC (H/PC), PocketPC, Palm-sized PC (P/PC), or Cell phone -------- 2-2
Installation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2
Order of Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2
EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608) ---------------------------------------------------- 2-2
EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)----------------------------------------- 2-3
Install EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216)--------------------------------------------------- 2-3
Install EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)--------------------------------- 2-4
Infrared Mode (ES208 / 216 only)---------------------------------------------------- 2-5
Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) --------------------------------------------- 2-5
Understanding the EthIR Switch Panel LEDs (ES208 / 216 only)-------------- 2-6
EthIR Beam-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Checking Connection Status----------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
The EthIR Soft Family of Products--------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-7
CSI Configuration Tool ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
Infrared Support for Windows 95----------------------------------------------------- 2-8
ClarinetIR™ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8
CSI Firmware updates------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-8
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Software Installation and Hardware Requirements ---------------------------------2-8
Chapter 3 Configuring EthIR LAN---------------------------------------------------3-1
Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-1
Configure EthIR Switch-----------------------------------------------------------------3-1
CSI Configuration Tool------------------------------------------------------------------3-1
CSI Configuration Tool Installation --------------------------------------------------3-2
CSI Configuration Tool Functions ----------------------------------------------------3-2
CSI Configuration Tool Window Description:--------------------------------------3-3
Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool---------------------3-3
Configure via Infrared ------------------------------------------------------------------3-3
Configure via IP address ---------------------------------------------------------------3-4
Setting The IP Address Of The Switch For The First Time----------------------3-4
Searching For EthIR Switches ---------------------------------------------------------3-6
The NVM Editor--------------------------------------------------------------------------3-8
General Info Tab ------------------------------------------------------------------------3-8
SNMP Variables Tab -------------------------------------------------------------------3-9
IP Pool Tab (except ESB3011b)-------------------------------------------------------3-9
RF Card Info (ESB3011b only) ----------------------------------------------------- 3-10
WEP (ESB3011b only)--------------------------------------------------------------- 3-11
Updating The Firmware--------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12
Switch Security-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12
Chapter 4 ClarinetIR------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-13
APPENDIX A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A-1
Installing Infrared Support for Windows 95--------------------------------------- A-1
Binding TCP/IP Protocol for Notebook --------------------------------------------- A-4
APPENDIX B - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B-1
Verifying that Dial-Up Adapter is in your Network Configuration ----------- B-1
APPENDIX C - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C-1
Disabling Puma Technology’s IR Communication Software ------------------- C-1
APPENDIX D - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ D-1
Browsing the Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98--------------------------- D-1
APPENDIX E - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ E-1
Upgrading from 115Kbps to 4Mbps Speeds---------------------------------------- E-1
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APPENDIX F - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------F-1
Notebook and Handheld PC Configurations----------------------------------------F-1
Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------F-1
Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System---------------------------F-1
Using IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks-----------------------------------------F-2
Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 Notebooks -------------------F-5
Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System---------------------------F-5
Install Direct Cable Connection-------------------------------------------------------F-5
Configure Infrared Monitor for Direct Cable Connection-------------------------F-7
Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time ---------------------------- F-8
Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network----------------------------- F-10
Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000 Notebooks -------------- F-12
Configuring Windows CE Handheld PCs ----------------------------------------- F-14
Adding Direct Connection to Remote Networking------------------------------- F-14
Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network----------------------------- F-16
Specifying an HTTP Proxy Server-------------------------------------------------- F-17
Using IrLAN with Apple MacOS Powerbooks ----------------------------------- F-18
Configuring Palm Organizers -------------------------------------------------------- F-19
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introducing EthIR LAN
Clarinet EthIR LAN provides single and multiple infrared network access and
information beaming points allowing users to connect cell phones or handheld PCs to
their network and server using safe, cordless infrared technology. Once installed,
EthIR LAN is transparent to the user; that is you can receive and transmit information
just as you would with a wired connection.
This document was written for single port ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and multi-port
ESB208/216/608. The users of other EthIR LAN models shall refer other EthIR LAN
user manuals although many concepts in this document are useful.
User Profile
This documentation is for IT Managers and Network Administrators. It assumes that
as an EthIR LAN user you possess basic knowledge and expertise in the following
networking areas:
• Concepts - such as network management
• Structure - network structure in general and your network structure in
particular, including hardware, software, and topology
• General standards and protocols - such as 10/100Base-T and SNMP
How this Guide Is Organized
This EthIR LAN User Guide provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring
and using EthIR LAN. It is comprised of this chapter and three additional chapters
and appendices as follows:
• Chapter 2, Installation, provides information on the components that compose
EthIR LAN and provides installation instructions for each component. In
addition, it describes how to use EthIR LAN.
• Chapter 3, Configuring EthIR LAN, provides instructions for configuring the
EthIR Switch, your user system, and connecting to EthIR LAN.
• Chapter 4, ClarinetIR, provides information on ClarinetIR freeware utility that
helps your notebook, PocketPC, and Palm devices to connect to EthIR LAN
system.
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Note: Please visit Clarinet’s website to review the software products such as OBEX
SDK (Software Development Kit), OBEX DP (Deployment Package), DM (Download
Manager application program), RADIUS Security and iPAQ 4Mbs FIR driver.
Appendices
APPENDIX A - instructs users on the procedures for installing the infrared drivers
on Windows 95 notebooks that did not originally ship with the drivers.
APPENDIX B - instructs users on the need for having this adapter as a part of the
network configuration and how to install it if it isn’t there.
APPENDIX C - explains how to check if “Tranxit” (incompatible with IrLAN,
ClarinetIR, and Direct Cable Connection communication) is installed and, if so, how
to disable it.
APPENDIX D - provides instructions for users to connect to a particular networked
environment with their notebook to make full use of network services as well as
Internet connectivity.
APPENDIX E - instructs the user on ways to dramatically improve the connection
speed of their Windows 95 notebooks to the EthIR LAN system (applicable only to
specific notebook models).
APPENDIX F – provides step-by-step instructions on connecting your notebook,
handheld PCs, and Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx and VII Organizers to the EthIR LAN
system using IrLAN protocols or Cable Connection.
Conventions
This guide uses special conventions to present and help you access information in a
concise and helpful way. The following textual conventions are used:
Style Style used for
Italic Emphasis
bold face documentation section, window name, and dialog buttons
boxed text strong emphasis
courier bold directory path or program path
bold underline special notes
In addition to the above textual conventions, this guide provides the following
format for note statements:
Note: xxxxx xx xxxx xx xxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx
xxxxxx
A note is used to communicate important information, for example, the system
responding differently than expected.
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Contacting Clarinet Systems
We welcome any comments you may have about our products or our documentation.
Our goal is to provide functional and easy-to-use products that help you work more
efficiently. Please Email or fax your comments to the following:
Clarinet EthIR LAN Support
Voice: 510.249.9660
Fax: 510.249.9661
Email: support@clarinetsys.com
Web Site: http://www.clarinetsys.com
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Chapter 2
Installation
Introduction to EthIR LAN Components
Clarinet EthIR LAN includes EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam. Model number
description follows. For description of “Pass Through” mode refer to page 2-6:
ES208 - 8 port Pass Through
ES216 - 16 port Pass Through
ES608 - 4 port EthIR LAN with 4 PDA sockets
ES101 - single port infrared only
ES301 - single infrared port with additional Ethernet port and OBEX function
ES3011b - single infrared port with 802.11b uplink and OBEX function
ES1000 - single infrared port with flash memory for content and OBEX
function
After EthIR LAN is installed you must configure it for your network. See Chapter 3,
“Configuring EthIR LAN” for additional information on this topic.
Installation Requirements
Wiring
The EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608) requires standard UTP Category 3 or 5 wire
with 4-pair wiring to the EthIR Beam. The EthIR Switch (ES101/301/3011b/1000)
single port uses a mini-DIN connector cable. The EthIR Switch uplink supports both
100Base-T, 10Base-T Ethernet and 802.11b RF. Please note: 100Base-T4 is not
supported.
Power (ES 208 / 216 / 608)
The EthIR Switch automatically detects and supports both the US and European
110/220 power supply and configures itself accordingly.
Power (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)
The ES101 will have a power supply specific to the installed region.
Resetting
To reset the system, unplug the EthIR Switch power cord and wait at least 4 seconds
before plugging the unit in again.
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EthIR Beam Supported Platforms
Notebook Computer
To connect to the EthIR Beam, a notebook computer requires the following:
1. Microsoft Windows 95 with infrared protocol stack and IrLAN. Microsoft
Windows 98/2000 with infrared protocol stack and ClarinetIR or Direct Cable
Connection (DCC). Check your notebook vendor’s documentation. Apple
MacOS v. 8.5 or later with infrared protocol stack and IrLAN.
2. Framer (infrared device driver)
3. IrDA compatible infrared port enabled.
Note: If your notebook IR port supports a connection speed of 4Mbps, you may have to update
your Windows 95 infrared drivers to use the 4Mbps connection; otherwise, the port may
connect at 115Kbps. See APPENDIX E for instructions.
Handheld PC (H/PC), PocketPC, Palm-sized PC (P/PC), or Cell
phone
An H/PC or P/PC must run Windows CE 2.0+. PocketPC devices using Windows CE
3.0 or higher. Palm Organizers IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII must run OS 3.3+. Palm
VII must run OS 3.5+. Also including any devices that my run ClarinetIR™. These
devices (as well as Windows 98 using DCC) are referred to as IR/PPP devices in this
Guide. Cell phone should support IrDA OBEX.
Installation
Order of Installation
Install the EthIR Switch first, then install the EthIR Beam.
EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608)
The EthIR Switch, in 8 and 16 port versions each able to support multiple EthIR
Beams for infrared connectivity or a LAN card for Ethernet connectivity.
The following figure illustrates the front panel of the EthIR Switch into which the
device cables are plugged:
Note: ES608 has four EthIR Beams built in. Please refer ES608 data sheet for detail.
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Figure 2-1
Note: The “OK” and “Fail” port indicator lights are only for infrared connections (where an
EthIR Beam is connected to one of the lower ports via an RJ45 cable). If using a particular
port for “Pass Through” mode (an Ethernet connection) the port indicator light for that port
will not light up (see Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) on page 2-5).
EthIR Switch (ES101/301/3011b/1000)
The EthIR Switch single port version is able
to support one EthIR Beam for infrared
connectivity.
The adjacent figure illustrates the port panel
into which device cables are plugged:
9 mini-dim connector (for EthIR
Beam)
9 RJ45 Ethernet uplink port
9 power jack
In addition, the dual port model also offers
an additional Ethernet port that can be
connected to an Ethernet hub or available
for a desktop computer.
Install EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216)
The EthIR Switch can be installed in any location in your facility. The most practical
place to install it is in the same location as other network equipment.
To install the EthIR Switch:
1. Plug in one end of an Ethernet UTP cable into the uplink port and the other end
into a network patch panel or Ethernet wall jack leading to a patch panel.
2. Power up the system by plugging it into any 110/220 AC outlets. Once the switch
is plugged in, indicator lights display its status as follows:
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a. A steady green light beside the Console Port means the system has powered up
correctly.
b. A steady green light beside the uplink port indicates a 10Mbit or 100Mbit per
second connection respectively. If both lights are unlit, the Uplink to your
network failed.
3. Make the device connections. Each EthIR Switch is equipped with two rows of RJ
45 jacks. The top jack of each port is the Ethernet “pass through” port. The
bottom jack of each port is the infrared connection port.
a. If your intention is to connect only infrared devices to the EthIR Switch, see
“Infrared Mode” below.
b. If you are connecting a combination of infrared and Ethernet devices to the
EthIR Switch, see Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) on the next page.
Install EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)
To install the single port EthIR Switch:
1. Plug in one end of an Ethernet UTP cable into the uplink port and the other end
into a network patch panel or Ethernet wall jack leading to a patch panel.
2. Connect the EthIR Beam to one end of a mini-dim cable and plug the other end
into the mini-dim plug on the switch.
3. Power up the system by plugging it into an AC outlet. Once powered the EthIR
Switch indicator lights display its status illustrated as follows:
a. Uplink - (indicates state of network connection)
b. Status - (indicates progress of obtaining an IP address from DHCP server)
c. Power - ES101 (indicates state of power)
d. PC - ES301 (indicates Ethernet port in use)
The LED indicator light on the EthIR Beam (EB100) indicates data transmission via
infrared.
Uplink Status
Status
Power On
System Init
Connected by
IrLAN
Connected by
IR/PPP
Fatal Error
Power
(101 only)
ON
OFF
OFF ON then OFF ON OFF LOW
ON if uplink
is up
ON if uplink
is up
ON if uplink
is up
N/A OFF OFF/ON N/A N/A
OFF
ON
Blinking (½ seconds)
ON if the IP is found.
Blinking if the IP is
not found.
OFF if the unit is bad
ON if the IP is found.
Blinking if the IP is
not found
ON if the IP si found.
Blinking if the IP is
not found
OFF
ON
ON OFF LOW
ON N/A HIGH Blinking
ON N/A HIGH Blinking
PC
(301 only)
OFF
ON
Beam EB100
OFF
LOW
HIGH
if there is
activity
if there is
activity.
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Uplink Status
PC
Connected
Via Ethernet
Power
(101 only)
N/A N/A N/A ON N/A
PC
(301 only)
Beam EB100
Infrared Mode (ES208 / 216 only)
If the EthIR Switch will only support infrared devices, do the following:
1. Connect one end of the UTP cables to the bottom infrared ports on the EthIR
Switch and the other ends to an EthIR Beam.
2. Uplink the EthIR Switch to an existing network for network access.
As each EthIR Beam is successfully connected, the Connect indicator is illuminated.
See Figure 2-1 for the positioning of these indicators on the Switch panel.
Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only)
Although designed to support infrared connections, the flexibility of the Pass Through
mode allows for Ethernet connections as well by “passing” Ethernet frames to an
Ethernet hub or patch panel. This allows for a “mixed” environment to coexist. There
are several kinds of EthIR Switch installation scenarios that can be implemented
depending on your network infrastructure.
Scenario 1:
Scenario 2:
You can connect a combination of LAN cards and infrared devices to the EthIR
Switch up to the number of supported ports. If your EthIR Switch has eight ports, you
can connect any combination of LAN card and infrared devices up to eight. The
EthIR Switch automatically distinguishes whether the connection is infrared or
Ethernet and responds appropriately.
To set up for combination LAN card and infrared device use, do the following:
1. Desktop computers using Ethernet adapters for Pass Through:
The EthIR Switch is situated in a location (such as a
conference room) that has only one available uplink wall jack
to an Ethernet network but several notebook/desktop PCs
needing network access.
The EthIR Switch is installed between the Ethernet rack and
hub in the communications closet. This scenario allows each
wall jack that is connected to the EthIR Switch to support
either infrared or Ethernet connections depending on need.
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a. Connect the appropriate number of UTP cables from each adapter card on the
desktop computers to the infrared port on the EthIR Switch (the bottom row of
ports).
b. Connect a second UTP cable from the Ethernet port (the top row of ports) to an
Ethernet hub (Scenario 1) or patch panel (Scenario 2)
2. Notebooks and HPCs using Infrared:
a. Connect one end of the UTP cables to the infrared ports on the EthIR Switch
and the other ends to an EthIR Beam.
3. Uplink the EthIR Switch and pass through ports to an Ethernet hub and uplink the
Ethernet hub to an existing network connection (Scenario 1) or uplink the EthIR
Switch to a patch panel (Scenario 2).
As each EthIR Beam successfully connects, the Connect indicator is illuminated. See
Figure 2-1 for the positioning of these indicators on the Switch panel.
Note: Connect or Fail LEDs light only for EthIR Beam connections. No LEDs are lit when
a port is connected to a LAN card device.
Understanding the EthIR Switch Panel LEDs (ES208 /
216 only)
• Ethernet Uplink LED - The Ethernet Uplink displays one of two lights when
power is connected to the EthIR Switch and the Switch is uplinked to a
network hub: A steady green light to the right of the Uplink port indicates
either a 10Mbit or 100Mbit per second connection. See Figure 2-1 above for
the exact position of these lights.
• Power LED - A steady green light means the system has powered up correctly.
• IR Port LEDs - The EthIR Switch provides 8 or 16 ports for connection to
infrared devices. Each port has two indicator LEDs as follows:
o A green Connect LED that when lit indicates successful connections to
the EthIR Beam. This means the EthIR Beam is working. When the
EthIR beam is plugged in, the light comes on; when the cable or EthIR
Beam is unplugged, the light goes off.
o An amber Fail LED that when lit indicates failure to successfully
connect to the EthIR Beam. This means either the cable or EthIR beam
may have a short circuit. When the troublesome cable or EthIR Beam
is unplugged, the light goes off.
Note: The Console serial port is provided for Clarinet diagnostic and support purposes only
and should not be used for any other purpose.
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EthIR Beam
Power
The EthIR Beam is powered by the EthIR Switch, which means that no power adapter
or extra line is required to install it. Simply plug it into the infrared port (or mini-DIN
connector) on the EthIR Switch. The Switch powers the EthIR Beam via the UTP or
mini-DIN cable connected to the particular Switch model.
Checking Connection Status
The EthIR Beam displays a steady green light when it is successfully connected
through the network to the EthIR Switch. A flashing green light on the EthIR Beam
means that data is being transmitted between the network and your portable computer.
For successful transmission of data, the infrared access point of your portable
computer must be aligned with the infrared access of the EthIR Beam. Each infrared
device provides a cone of approximately 30 degrees within one meter from the access
point within which it can sense infrared transmission.
If you miss align your notebook computer, or block the infrared access point, a helper
dialog pops up to display a countdown period of time within which you can realign the
computer without losing the connection.
The EthIR Soft Family of Products
Introduction
The CSI Configuration Tool is a software utility for network administrators to
maintain and configure the EthIR Switch. The Infrared Driver for Windows 95 is a
utility that updates Windows 95 notebooks originally shipped without infrared
support. The ClarinetIR™ software allows mobile Windows 95/98/2000, PocketPC
and Palm users to effortlessly connect to any EthIR LAN system anywhere without
having to reconfigure their IP addressing.
CSI Configuration Tool
All eight and sixteen port EthIR Switches are pre-configured with a default set of IP
addresses that have been entered as a guide for network administrators when
configuring the EthIR Switch according to their own network scheme. This tool
allows for configuration of IP address for the EthIR Switch itself and any DNS or
Proxy addresses as well as an IP Pool of addresses that will be used by Windows 98,
Windows CE devices, and Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII Organizers as well as any
notebook or devices running the ClarinetIR™ software. Supported platforms for
running the Tool include: Windows 95/98/2000, Palm and MacOS
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running a PC emulator.
Infrared Support for Windows 95
A few notebooks manufactured during the initial release of Windows 95 were not
configured with infrared drivers (despite having infrared hardware). This software
utility installs and configures infrared drivers in such notebooks. See APPENDIX A
for further information.
ClarinetIR™
The ClarinetIR™ software was developed primarily for mobile notebook users
running Windows 95/98/2000 and PocketPC or Palm handheld devices. It allows
users to access a LAN or the Internet when interfacing with any EthIR LAN system
anywhere. The software ‘reads’ the EthIR Switch IP information and self-configures
to interact with that particular system during an infrared communication session. No
user intervention is required. Any user who wishes to gain LAN access via EthIR
LAN switches should always use this software.
CSI Firmware updates
Periodically, Clarinet Systems engineers make improvements to an EthIR Switch’s
performance and flexibility with new features and enhancements. This comes by way
of Firmware updates. Customers can download the latest firmware updates from the
Clarinet Systems web site: http://www.clarinetsys.com. The firmware is used in
conjunction with the CSI Configuration Tool. Please refer to Updating The Firmware
in Chapter 3 at page 3-12 for more details.
Software Installation and Hardware Requirements
The CSI Configuration Tool is for network administrators and is not intended for the
casual user. Installation is performed on any Windows 95/98/2000 or MacOS
notebook with an infrared port. Insert the CSI Media Installer CDROM, and click on
the Install Configuration Tool button. MacOS and Linux users will need to run the
program with a PC emulator.
The ClarinetIR™ software disk is for any Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP notebook
user. Please refer to Chapter 4 ClarinetIR for more details
For installing Infrared Support for Windows 95 software refer to APPENDIX A for
more details.
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Chapter 3
Configuring EthIR LAN
Introduction
Please read through this section of the User Guide before performing any
configurations. This section describes how to:
1. Configure the EthIR Switch.
2. Use the CSI Configuration Tool.
Each step is described in the following sections.
Configure EthIR Switch
The EthIR Switch requires configuration to support handheld PCs running “PPP over
IR” (hereinafter called “IR/PPP Devices”) such as Windows CE devices, Palm
Organizers (IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII), and Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP notebooks
running ClarinetIR™ or Direct Cable Connection (DCC). Configuration is also
needed to manage the Switch using SNMP (the EthIR Switch supports up to four
SNMP managers), or update the Switch’s firmware. In these cases you must specify
an IP address for the Switch using the CSI Configuration Tool if you are to interact
with an existing network. A complete description of the Tool and instructions on
setting the Switch IP address follows:
CSI Configuration Tool
The CSI Configuration Tool provides a way to do setup and firmware upgrades for
Clarinet Switches.
The following requirements must be met to use the Configuration Tool:
9 A Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP PC or notebook with TCP/IP protocol
installed (described in Binding TCP/IP Protocol for Notebook section in
APPENDIX A).
The Tool can run on a PC with an Ethernet adapter or infrared port**. If the Tool is
running on a PC using Ethernet, the PC’s Ethernet adapter must be connected to an
Ethernet network which the EthIR Switch should also be connected to. If the Tool is
running on a notebook using infrared, the notebook can be connected to the EthIR
**
infrared port option is not available for Windows NT.
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Switch via infrared through an EthIR Beam to the Switch (see page 3-3, “Connectivity
Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool”).
CSI Configuration Tool Installation
Your EthIR LAN system comes with a CSI Media Installer CD-ROM. On a PC,
insert the CD-ROM into the drive and follow the on-screen prompts. This installs the
Configuration Tool and icons onto your PC.
CSI Configuration Tool Functions
The Configuration Tool provides the following functions:
1. Sets the IP address of the Switch. This is usually required for the Switch to
support IR/PPP devices, or be managed by SNMP.
2. Finds all the EthIR Switches on the network.
3. Updates the Switch firmware.
4. An IP Editor to configure IP addressing. The IP Editor can change the
Switch’s IP address, Gateway, DNS and Proxy server IP addresses, and a pool
of IP addresses. It can also be used to point to a DHCP server on the network
to obtain these addresses.
The following graphic illustrates the Configuration Tool once it is started.
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