Harmony House 802.11a User Manual
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Harmony 802.11a Network Adapte
User's Guide
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Copyright
© 2002 Proxim Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634;
5,875,179; 6,006,090. This user’s guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights
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Corpo ration.
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trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation Of Liability
For a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the retail customer, Proxim warrants the Harmony
802.11a CardBus Card (Model 8450) and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card (Model 8150) against defects in
materials and workmanship. Proxim will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with
or remove the product’s external foil 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 Harmony 802.11a
network adapter at no cost to you. To return defective merchandise to Proxim, please call Proxim Technical
Support at 1-408-731-2640 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
In no event shall Proxim Corporation be responsible or liable for any damages arising:
From the use of the product
•
From the loss of use, revenue or profit of the product
•
As a result of any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond the control of Proxim Corporation
•
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.
Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with a Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card (Model 8450) or a Harmony 802.11a PCI Card
(Model 8150), 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 defective, you may return the product to
Proxim after obtaining an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. 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 responsible for any product returned witho ut an RMA number, and no product will be accepted without an
RMA number.
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. 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter User’s Guide
Part # 2050.0471
Rev. 01
Declaration of Conformity
Déclaration de Conformité
Konformitätserklärung
The Manufacturer: Proxim Europe B.V.
Le Constructeur:
Der Hersteller:
Address: Prins Bernhardplein 200
Addresse:
Addresse:
Declares that the Product:
Déclare que le Produit:
Erklärt, dass das Produkt:
meets the essential requirements according to article 3 of the following EC-Directive:
est conforme aux exigencies essentielles d’article 3 de la Directive CE:
die grundlegenden Anforderungen gemäâ Artikel 3 der nachstehenden EU-Richtlinie erfült:
Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 09
March 1999 relating to Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE), including the mutual recognition of their conformity.
Directive 1999/5/EC du Parlement Europeen et du Conseil du 09 mache 1999
concernant les radio et equipments terminaux de telecommunications, incluant la
reconnaissance mutuelle de leur conformite.
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 09. März 1999
über Funkanlagen und Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen und die gegenseitige
Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.
and that the following harmonized standards have been applied:
et que les standards marmonises suivants ont ete appliqués:
und dass die folgenden harmonisierten Normen angewandt wurden:
1097 JB, P.O. Box 94071,
1090 GB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Type: Harmony 802.11a
Models: 8450 CardBus Card
8150 PCI Card
EN301893-V1.1.1 / January 2001
EN301489-17 V1.1.1 / September 2000
EN60950 / December 2000
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Equipment Class Identifier
This Product is a Class-2 under the scope of the R&TTE. Be aware that certain countries use other
frequencies or have special restrictions of use. This means that products bought elsewhere
might cause problems in the above these country(ies) and should be avoided. Consult your Post
Telegraph and Telephone office of your country for latest details.
Amsterdam, 18 March 2002
Place and Date of the declaration
Lieu et date de la declaration – Ort und Datum der Konformitätserklärung
Name and Signature
Nom et Signature – Name und Unterschrift
Carmelo S. Amarena
International Product Manager
Proxim Corporation & Proxim Europe B.V.
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For Indoor Use Only
These products are for indoor use only.
Uniquement pour usage d'intérieur.
Somente para uso interno.
Solamente para el uso interior.
Per uso al coperto solamente.
Für Innen Verwendung nur.
Nemlig indendørs hjælp bare.
For indoor bruk bare.
För indoor användning enda.
Voor overdekt toepassing uitsluitend.
Indoor käyttöä varten vain.
Για την εσωτερική χρήση µόνο.
Product Approvals
Proxim will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country.
Refer to Proxim’s Web sit e at http://www.proxim.com/support/80211acertifications/ for a list of countries that
have approved Proxim’s 802 .11a products. This Web site also details any special requirements that gover n the
use of 802.11a products in a particular country.
An 802.11a product purchased for use in one country may not necessarily comply with the RF regulations in
another country.
Note to Italian Customers
Proxim’s 802.11a products sold in Italy may require a user license from the Italian ISPT. Products that are
deployed outd oors or are used for public purposes require an operating license. Products used within a private
domicile or for private use do not require a license.
Tab le o f Co n te n ts
Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................................. 7
The Harmony Family .......................................................................................8
The Product Package .....................................................................................9
Harmony 8450 802.11a CardBus Card ......................................................9
Harmony 8150 802.11a PCI Card ...............................................................9
System Requirements .................................................................................. 10
Overview of Country-Specific Features ..........................................................11
Chapter 2 - Installation .................................................................................. 12
Pre-installation Considerations .................................................................... 12
Regulatory Warnings .............................................................................. 12
Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement .............. 13
Windows NT Laptops Require a Plug-and-Play Utility .............................. 14
Note to Customers Using a Laptop Without a CD-ROM Drive ................... 14
Installation Instructions ................................................................................15
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ..................................................................15
Windows NT ........................................................................................... 18
Related Topics ....................................................................................... 21
Upgrading to Version 1.4 ..............................................................................22
Chapter 3 - Wireless Topologies ..................................................................... 23
Ad Hoc .........................................................................................................23
Infrastructure ...............................................................................................24
Connecting to a Single AP ......................................................................24
Roaming Between Multiple APs .............................................................. 25
Chapter 4 - Configuration Parameters ............................................................ 27
The IEEE 802.11a Specification ..................................................................... 27
802.11a Software Parameters .......................................................................28
Network Mode .......................................................................................28
SSID ......................................................................................................28
Power Saving Mode ...............................................................................29
2X Mode ................................................................................................29
Roaming ................................................................................................29
Channel .................................................................................................30
Send Rate .............................................................................................. 31
Fragmentation ....................................................................................... 31
RTS/CTS .................................................................................................32
Security Options ....................................................................................32
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Chapter 5 - Harmony Utility ............................................................................ 36
Status Monitor Icon .....................................................................................36
Configuration Utility .....................................................................................37
Association Information ......................................................................... 37
Station Configuration .............................................................................39
Security .................................................................................................42
Network Traffic Statistics ........................................................................51
802.11a Networks .................................................................................. 54
Version Information ............................................................................... 57
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 58
How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation ............................................. 58
Common Installation Problems ....................................................................58
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Troubleshooting ...........................................59
Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols ........................................ 61
Uninstalling a Harmony 802.11a Network Adapter ........................................62
Range .......................................................................................................... 63
CardBus Card LED Indicators ........................................................................64
Common Technical Support Questions ........................................................ 65
Appendix A - Technical Specifications ............................................................. 68
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................68
Parameters ..................................................................................................70
Appendix B - Technical Support and Training ................................................... 71
Index............................................................................................................ 72
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter. These
products are high performance wireless LAN adapter cards that comply with the IEEE
802.11a standard. This means that they are interoperable with IEEE 802.11a
equipment from any manufacturer when operating in 802.11a mode. In addition, they
support 2X
The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card (Model 8450) and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card
(Model 8150) support Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Windows NT 4.0. Computers with a Harmony
802.11a network adapter installed “look” like standard network nodes to the
operating system.
The Harmony 802.11a network adapters can be used with other 802.11a devices to
form a stand-alone wireless Ad Hoc network* or used in conjunction with a Harmony
infrastructure to provide mobile clients with wireless access to an Ethernet network.
Proxim is the pioneer in wireless broadband networking. Proxim’s unmatched
expertise in radio networking 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 wireless LAN market.
TM
mode*, which provides data rates of up to 108 Mbps.
*Available features vary by region/country.
Introduction 8
The Harmony Family
The Harmony network adapters are members of a product family that provides a
complete wireless networking solution.
•The Harmony Access Point Controller Model 7560 centralizes the management,
security, and filtering capabilities of a wireless LAN. The Access Point (AP) Controller communicates with Harmony Access Points over the Ethernet network to
provide wireless network access for mobile clients. The AP Controller can support
multiple APs, even if each AP complies with a different wireless standard.
•The Harmony Access Point is a networking bridge that operates at Layer 2 of the
OSI networking model. Working alone or in conjunction with a Harmony AP Controller, the AP forwards packets between its radio and the Ethernet network.
Three types of the Harmony Access Point are available to support the IEEE
802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or OpenAir wireless standard: the 802.11a Access Point
Models 8569/8570/8571, the 802.11b Access Point Models 8550/8551 and the
OpenAir Access Point Model 7550.
•The optional Harmony Power System Model 7562 provides DC power to Harmony
APs over the unused pins of a twisted pair Ethernet cable.
•The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card Model 8450 is a wireless LAN adapter that
fits into a 32-bit CardBus slot in a laptop computer and complies with the IEEE
802.11a standard.
•The Harmony PC Card is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot
in a laptop computer. Two models are available to support the IEEE 802.11b
(8430 Series) or OpenAir (7430 Series) wireless standard.
•The Harmony CompactFlash Card is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a
CompactFlash slot in a Pocket PC. Two models are available to support the IEEE
802.11b (Model 8630) or OpenAir (Model 7630) wireless standard.
•The Harmony PCI Card is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a standard PCI
expansion slot. Two models are available to support the IEEE 802.11a (Model
8150) or 802.11b (Model 8110) wireless standard.
•The Harmony OpenAir USB Adapter Model 7230 is an OpenAir-compliant wire-
less LAN adapter that connects to a Windows 98/ME/2000 computer’s Universal
Serial Bus (USB) port.
Introduction 9
The Product Package
The items included with each Harmony 802.11a network adapter are listed below. If
any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your reseller or Proxim
Technical Support.
Harmony 8450 802.11a CardBus Card
Each Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card Model 8450 comes with the following:
• One 802.11a CardBus Card with two integral 1.5 dBi antennas that provide built-in
diversity (antennas are inside the casing and not visible to the user)
• One Harmony 802.11a Installation CD-ROM containing Proxim software and
utilities and this user’s guide in Portable Document Format (PDF)
•One
Harmony 8150 802.11a PCI Card
Each Harmony 802.11a PCI Card Model 8150 comes with the following:
• One 802.11a PCI Card with two integral 1.5 dBi antennas that provide built-in
• One Harmony 802.11a Installation CD-ROM containing Proxim software and
•One
Harmony 8450 802.11a CardBus Card Quick Start Guide
diversity (one antenna is attached to the card via a 55" cable; the other antenna
is attached directly to the card’s bracket)
utilities and this user’s guide in Portable Document Format (PDF)
Harmony 8150 802.11a PCI Card Quick Start Guide
Introduction 10
System Requirements
To begin using a Harmony 802.11a network adapter, you must have the following
minimum requirements:
• A computer that meets the following specifications:
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (ME), Windows 98
Second Edition (SE), or Windows NT (Service Pack 6 or later)* installed
• CardBus Card users: PC Card expansion slot (32-bit CardBus)
• PCI Card users: PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slot
• At least 64 MB of memory
• A 300 MHz processor or higher
• At least one other IEEE 802.11a-compliant device
• Adapters sold in Europe require an 802.11a-compliant Access Point
(peer-to-peer Ad Hoc mode is not available in Europe)
*A Windows NT laptop must have a third-party Plug-and-Play utility (such as
Systemsoft’s CardWizard) to install the Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card.
Introduction 11
Overview of Country-Specific Features
This user’s guide provides information on how to install and use the Harmony 802.11a
CardBus Card and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card. Product features vary by
region/country. The following table summarizes the product differences based on
region:
U.S./Canada Europe Japan/Singapore
2X Mode Available Not available Not available
Ad Hoc Mode Available Not available Available
Number of Channels
8
(3 in 2X Mode)
84
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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes how to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter and
software in a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium
Edition (ME), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6 or later).
Note: Run the Harmony Installation program before installing the 802.11a network
adapter in the computer.
Pre-installation Considerations
Review the following pre-installation considerations before installing a Harmony
802.11a network adapter.
Regulatory Warnings
FCC Guidelines
Model 8150 802.11a PCI Card Users:
It is the responsibility of the installer and users of the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card
Model 8150 to guarantee that the antennas are operated at least 20 centimeters from
any person. This is necessary to insure that the product is operated in accordance
with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal
Communications Commission.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card, Model 8450, and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card,
Model 8150, operate in the frequency range of 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; they are restricted to
indoor use due to their operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
FCC 15.407(e) requires that these devices be used indoors in the frequency range of
5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile
Satellite systems. Therefore the devices should be used indoor only for channel 36,
40, 44, and 48 and when 2X mode is enabled, channel 42 and 50.
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High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to
5.85 GHz band. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage the
Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card and/or Harmony 802.11a PCI Card.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Proxim Corporation,
935 Stewart Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
408-731-2700
declare under our sole responsibility that the Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card, Model
8450, and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card, Model 8150, comply with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation of either product 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.
Industry Canada Guidelines
Model 8150 802.11a PCI Card Users:
The Harmony 8150 802.11a PCI Card has been designed to operate with an antenna
having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited
per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful communication. The installer of this radio
equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement
Before beginning the installation of an 802.11a network adapter, confirm that you
have a Windows 98 SE or Windows ME installation CD available (depending on the
computer’s operating system). Windows 98/ME users may be prompted to insert a
Windows CD during the installation.
You should not need a Windows CD when installing an 802.11a network adapter in a
Windows XP, 2000, or NT computer.
If you do not have a Windows 98/ME CD, it is possible that you already have the
Windows installation files on your hard disk. These Windows installation files are
known as Windows Cabinet or CAB files. The Cabinet files are commonly located in
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\
Note: Windows 98/ME users may need the Windows CD or Cabinet files to com-
plete the installation of an 802.11a network adapter. Proxim recommends
that you do not proceed with the installation until you have confirmed that
you have one of these Windows installation media available.
or
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\
.
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Windows NT Laptops Require a Plug-and-Play Utility
A Windows NT laptop must have a third-party Plug-and-Play utility installed in order to
use the 802.11a CardBus Card. One popular Plug-and-Play utility for Windows NT 4.0
is CardWizard from SystemSoft. See http://www.systemsoft.com for details.
Note to Customers Using a Laptop Without a CD-ROM Drive
If you are installing the 802.11a CardBus Card in a laptop that does not have a CD-ROM
drive or if your CD-ROM drive is an external device that shares a single CardBus slot
with network adapter cards, you should follow the steps below prior to installing the
802.11a CardBus Card:
1. Windows 98/ME users: Confirm that the Windows cabinet (CAB) files are
installed on the computer. The CAB files are typically located in
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL\
2. Windows 98/ME users: If the computer does not have the CAB files installed,
Win98
or
Win9x
copy the
folder on the computer.
3. Copy the contents of the Harmony 802.11a Installation CD-ROM to a temporary
folder on the computer. Alternatively, you may download the software from
Proxim’s Web site at
4. Follow the installation instructions contained in this chapter. When the
instructions call for either the Windows CD or the Harmony Installation CD, search
the CAB files or the temporary folders you created in Steps #2 and 3.
5. When the installation is complete, remove the temporary folders you created in
Steps #2 and 3 from the computer’s hard drive.
folder found on the Windows CD-ROM to a temporary
http://www.proxim.com/support/.
or
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\
.
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Installation Instructions
Refer to the set of instructions that correspond to your computer’s operating system.
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
The instructions below describe how to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter by
running the Harmony Installation program before inserting the adapter into the
computer. The Harmony Installation program installs the Harmony Utility first, and
then it installs the Harmony 802.11a network adapter and driver. If you inserted an
802.11a adapter before running the Harmony Installation program, see “Adapter
Inserted Before Running the Installation Program” on page 59 for instructions.
Follow these steps to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter in a Windows 98 SE,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer.
1. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable.
2. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. If the Harmony Installation program does not launch automatically, run
SETUP.EXE
following example.
from the Harmony Installation CD to launch the program, shown in the
4. Click Next to continue.
5. Select a destination folder for the Harmony Utility files and click Next to continue.
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6. Enter a name for the utility’s Program Manager group and click Next.
7. Cl i c k Next to install the utility.
8. Click Finish to view additional information about the utility.
Note: To avoid viewing the additional information, uncheck the Read
configuration instructions box before clicking Finish.
9. Click Finish to complete the Harmony Utility installation and to continue the
installation of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter.
10. The Harmony Device Setup wizard will prompt you to insert a Harmony 802.11a
network adapter, as shown below.
Harmony
Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card users: Insert the CardBus Card into an available
CardBus slot and proceed to Step #11.
Harmony 802.11a PCI Card users: Follow these steps:
• Click Cancel.
• Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord from the wall outlet, and
remove the computer cover.
• Locate an unused PCI slot and refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on how
to remove the plate that covers the slot (if applicable).
• Feed the card’s antennas through the PCI slot and out the back of the
computer.
• Align the PCI Card over the empty slot and firmly insert the card into the slot.
See page 59 for a sample illustration.
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• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the computer following the directions pro-
vided in your PC’s manual and replace the computer cover.
• Plug the computer’s power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Attach the cabled antenna to the antenna base and place it on top of your
desk, computer, or monitor.
• Turn on the computer and proceed to Step #11.
11. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the network adapter. Note the
following:
• Windows XP users: If prompted, select Install the software automatically
(Recommended) and click Next.
• Windows 98/ME users: If prompted to identify the location of the file
Prox11a.sys
mony Installation CD.
• Windows 98/ME users: Insert the Windows installation CD if prompted. If you
do not have a Windows installation CD, see “Windows ME and Windows 98 SE
Installation CD Requirement” on page 13.
12. Restart the computer if prompted. Otherwise, click Close when prompted that
the Harmony 802.11a network adapter has been properly configured.
Note: If the Harmony Device Setup program or Windows Networking reports that
the Harmony 802.11a network adapter has not been properly configured, follow the on-screen instructions and refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting
suggestions.
13. The Harmony Utility’s Status Monitor icon will appear in Windows Taskbar, as
shown below.
or
Netpr11a.cat
, direct the installation wizard to search the Har-
14. The Harmony 802.11a network adapter is now ready for use. Use the Harmony
Utility (described in Chapter 5) to configure the adapter and determine if it is
communicating with other 802.11a devices.
Note: PCI Card users with Windows XP may need to enable Harmony Configuration
before using the Harmony Utility. See “Note to Windows XP Users” on
page 41 for details.
If you have one or more 802.11a Access Points, configure the Harmony 802.11a
network adapter’s Network Mode to Infrastructure. If your network consists of only
802.11a client adapters, set Network Mode to Ad Hoc.
Note: Products sold in Europe do not support Ad Hoc mode.
For more information on Ad Hoc and Infrastructure networks, see Chapter 3 beginning
on page 23 and “Network Mode” on page 28. Also, see “Related Topics” on page 21.
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Windows NT
Follow these steps to install a Harmony 802.11a network adapter in a computer
running Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6 or later).
1. Turn on the computer and logon to Windows, if applicable.
2. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. If the Harmony Installation program does not launch automatically, run
SETUP.EXE
following example.
from the Harmony Installation CD to launch the program, shown in the
4. Click Next to continue.
5. Select a destination folder for the Harmony Utility files and click Next to continue.
6. Enter a name for the utility’s Program Manager group and click Next.
7. Cl i c k Next to install the utility.
8. Click Finish to view additional information about the utility.
Note: To avoid viewing the additional information, uncheck the Read
configuration instructions box before clicking Finish.
9. Click Finish to complete the Harmony Utility installation and to continue the
installation of a Harmony 802.11a network adapter.
Harmony
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10. Click Install when prompted by the Harmony Device Setup screen, shown below.
Note: Proxim recommends that you let the installation wizard install the card for
you. However, if you want to install the adapter manually, click Control
Panel to open the Network screen’s Adapter window. Click OK after you
have manually installed the adapter to return to the installation wizard.
11. When the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties screen appears, select the Harmony
802.11a Network Adapter from the list of network adapters and configure its IP
settings (as required by your network).
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12. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings.
13. Click No when prompted to restart the computer.
14. Click OK to close the Harmony Device Setup screen.
15. Shut down the computer.
16. Install the Harmony 802.11a network adapter in the computer.
Harmony 802.11a CardBus Card users: Insert the CardBus Card into an available
CardBus slot. The laptop must have a third-party Plug-and-Play utility installed.
See “Windows NT Laptops Require a Plug-and-Play Utility” on page 14 for details.
Harmony 802.11a PCI Card users: Follow these steps:
• Unplug the computer’s power cord from the wall outlet.
• Remove the computer cover.
• Locate an unused PCI slot and refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on how
to remove the plate that covers the slot (if applicable).
• Feed the card’s antennas through the PCI slot and out the back of the
computer.
• Align the PCI Card over the empty slot and firmly insert the card into the slot.
See page 59 for a sample illustration.
• Secure the card’s metal bracket to the computer following the directions pro-
vided in your PC’s manual and replace the computer cover.
• Plug the computer’s power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Attach the cabled antenna to the antenna base and place it on top of your
desk, computer, or monitor.
17. Turn on the computer.
18. The Status Monitor icon will appear in Windows Taskbar, as shown below.
19. The Harmony 802.11a network adapter is now ready for use. Use the Harmony
Utility (described in Chapter 5) to configure the adapter and determine if it is
communicating with other 802.11a devices.
Note: If Windows Networking reports that the Harmony 802.11a network adapter
has not been properly configured, follow the on-screen instructions and
refer to Chapter 6 for troubleshooting suggestions.
If you have one or more 802.11a Access Points, configure the 802.11a adapter’s
Network Mode to Infrastructure. If your network consists of only 802.11a adapters, set
Network Mode to Ad Hoc. For more information on Ad Hoc and Infrastructure
networks, see Chapter 3 beginning on page 23 and “Network Mode” on page 28.
Note: Products sold in Europe do not support Ad Hoc mode.
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Related Topics
• See Chapter 4 beginning on page 27 for a discussion of the 802.11a configuration
parameters.
• Refer to Chapter 5 beginning on page 36 for information on how to use the
Harmony Utility.
• See “Configuring Networking Clients and Protocols” on page 61 for information
on how to configure a networking protocol like TCP/IP (to set the card’s IP parameters).
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Upgrading to Version 1.4
If you already have an earlier version of the Harmony 802.11a software installed,
follow these steps to upgrade to version 1.4:
1. Insert the Harmony Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you do not have a
CD that contains software version 1.4, you can download the software from
Proxim’s Web site at http://www.proxim.com/support/.
2. Double-click
3. Click the Upgrade button when prompted that the Harmony 802.11a Utility is
already installed on the computer, as shown below.
SETUP.EXE
to begin the software upgrade.
4. When prompted, click OK to restart the computer.
After the computer reboots, the Harmony 802.11a network adapter will be using
software version 1.4.
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Chapter 3
Wireless Topologies
Harmony wireless products look and operate similar to Ethernet products. The only
difference is that a radio replaces the wire between various nodes. This means that all
of your existing applications that operate over Ethernet will work with Harmony
without any special wireless networking software. The Harmony 802.11a network
adapters support several network topologies, which are described in this chapter.
Ad Hoc
Two or more computers easily establish an ad hoc network when the units are in range
of each other. Each computer can dynamically connect and reconnect to the others
with no additional configuration, using off-the-shelf peer-to-peer network operating
systems, as illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Ad Hoc
To use a Harmony 802.11a network adapter as a member of an Ad Hoc network with
other 802.11a-compatible cards, configure the adapter to operate in Ad Hoc mode.
See “Network Mode” on page 28 for details.
Note: Products sold in Europe do not support Ad Hoc mode.
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