Home Wireless Networks AirWay TransPort User Manual

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TransPort User Guide

© 2000 Home Wireless Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
AirWay™ TransPort User Guide

Part Number 84-xxxx-000 A0600

Home Wireless Networks, Inc.
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 200
Norcross, Georgia 30071-1582

The information in this manual is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Home
Wireless Networks. Home Wireless Networks assumes no
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Contents

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About AirWay TransPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Checking Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Use with medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Preventing static electricity damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing TransPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adding Computers To The Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Network Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing a PCI card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing a PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the TransPort drivers and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Managing Your TransPort Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Regulatory Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Getting Started

About AirWay TransPort

AirWay TransPort is a high-speed 802. 11 wireless networking
product that allows you to:

■ Build a fast, flexible, secure Wireless Local Area Network

(WLAN) in your home or small business.

■ Connect WLAN clients to an existing wired (Ethernet-based)

LAN.

■ Easily add new computers to the netwo rk or move existing

computers around without the hassle and expense of running
new cables between the computers and a network hub.

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Before You Begin

Requirements

Each computer in your TransPort network must have the following:

■ Microsoft Windows 95/98

■ An AirWay PCMCIA or PCI card

■ A CD-ROM drive

Checking Parts

Your AirWay TransPort package contains the following items:

■ AirWay TransPort (1)

■ Power Supply Adapter (1)

■ 9’ Ethernet RJ-45 Cable (1)

■ Sheet of self-adhesive protective feet

■ AirWay TransPort CD-ROM

• Configuration Software

• Online User Guide

■ Printed User Documentation

If any parts are missing or broken, cont act your equip ment supplier.

Choosing a Location

Remember the following points when deciding where to place
TransPort.

■ TransPort must be located within 6 feet of an electrical outlet

that is not controlled by a wall switch. If connecting to a wired
Ethernet LAN, you must also place TransPort within 9 feet of a
Ethernet jack.

■ In general, all computers in your WLAN must be within 100 -

300 feet of TransPort. Althou gh radio waves pass quit e r eadi l y
through most walls as well as glass, they will not pass through
metal. If your walls or floors contain metal, or there are metal

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structures between TransPort and network computers, you will
noticed degraded service.

■ Per FCC guidelines on radio freq uency radiation exposure, this

product should not be installed within 20 cm (7.8 iuches ) of the
user or other nearby individuals.

■ Do not install TransPort in the following locations:

• Attics, garages, or other temperature-extreme locations

• On top of or immediately adjacent to a TV, VC R, stereo
system, or computer, or beside a window facing a street
with heavy traffic.

• Near radiators or microwave ovens, or in direct sunlight.

• Where it might be subject to water splash, dust, or
mechanical vibration.

Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions mark ed on the product.

3. Do not use this product near water or when you are wet (for
example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, laundry t ub, wash bowl,
wet basement, or swimming pool). Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not plug
the product back in until it is tho r oughly dry.

4. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless one) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock.

5. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you
suspect a gas leak, report it immediately using a telephone
located away from the area where the gas is leaking. Also
make sure the Controller unit is located away from the area of
the suspected leak.

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6. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If yo u are not sure of the
type of power that is supplied to your location, consult your
dealer or local power company.

7. Do not overload the wall outlets or extension cords as this can
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be abused by pe ople walking
on it.

9. This product must not be installed in an attic, garage or other
temperature-extreme environment.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the
telephone equipme nt. Opening or removing covers may ex pose
you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly
could cause electric shock. If service or repair work is required,
take the unit to a qualified technician.

11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet an d refer s ervicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

■ The power cord is damaged or frayed.

■ Liquid has been spilled into the product.

■ The product has been exposed to rain or water.

■ The product has been dropped or the enclosure has been

damaged.

■ The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

■ The product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions.

Use with medical devices

This device operates in the frequency range of 902-928 MHz and
has a power output level that ranges from 0.001 to 0.10 watts.
Before installing and using the de vice in a location where personal
medical devices such as pacemakers, etc., are in use, consult the
manufacturer of the medical device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from external RF (radio frequency) ener gy in the indicated
range. Do not use this unit in health-care facilities when regulations

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