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Part Number 40-00292-00
Revision D, Version 1.0, PV1.7
February 10, 2006

Proprietary

All information disclosed by this document is the proprietary property of Navini Networks, Inc. and is protected
by copyright, trademark, and/or trade secret laws. All rights therein are expressly reserved.

Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PERMISSIONS, TRADEMARKS & DISTRIBUTION...................................................................................3

SAFETY.........................................................................................................................................................4

REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................7

CARD MODELS.........................................................................................................................................7

MINIMUM COMPUTING REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................7

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS..........................................................................................................8

INSTALLING YOUR CARD....................................................................................................................9

ACCESSING THE INTERNET..............................................................................................................12

REMOVING YOUR CARD ....................................................................................................................12

INDICATOR LIGHT...............................................................................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................14

INSTALLING NAVINI DIAGNOSTICS (NAVDIAG)........................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING USING NAVINI DIAGNOSTICS.................................................................19

THE ICONS ...............................................................................................................................................19

THE SIGNAL STRENGTH AND SIGNAL QUALITY BARS..............................................................................20

HOW TO INCREASE THE STRENGTH AND QUALITY OF THE SIGNAL ..........................................................21

THE HISTORY GRAPHS.............................................................................................................................21

THE PARAMETERS....................................................................................................................................21

THE SCREEN OPTION BUTTONS................................................................................................................22

THE CONFIGURATION SCREEN.................................................................................................................22

THE TREND ANALYSIS SCREEN................................................................................................................22

THE STATISTICS SCREEN..........................................................................................................................23

THE ABOUT SCREEN ................................................................................................................................24

THE HELP BUTTON ..................................................................................................................................24

UNINSTALLING NAVINI DIAGNOSTICS SOFTWARE.................................................................24

OPTIONAL DESKTOP ANTENNA ......................................................................................................26

CONNECTING THE DESKTOP ANTENNA....................................................................................................26

DISCONNECTING THE DESKTOP ANTENNA...............................................................................................27

CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................28

UPGRADING THE CARD......................................................................................................................28

ADDENDUM 1: PC CARD - PC TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................30

ADDENDUM 2: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.............................................34

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Permissions, Trademarks & Distribution

Copyright
document is confidential and the proprietary property of Navini Networks, Inc. and all rights therein are
expressly reserved. Acceptance of this material signifies agreement by the recipient that the information
contained in this document is confidential and that it will be used solely for the purposes set forth herein.
Acceptance of this material signifies agreement by the recipient that it will not be used, reproduced in
whole or in part, disclosed, distributed, or conveyed to others in any manner or by any means – graphic,
electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval
systems – without the express written permission of Navini Networks, Inc.

Navini Networks is a registered trademark. The Navini Networks logo, Zero-Install, Ripwave, and
Unwired by Navini 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.

© 2004 - 2006 Navini Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.

©

2004 - 2006, Navini Networks, Inc. All information contained herein and disclosed by this

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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. Do not use the Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card near medical equipment, life support
equipment, or any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas,
the Card must be powered off.

6. The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operate the Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access
Card while in control of a vehicle. Doing so will detract from the driver or operator’s control and
operation of the vehicle.

7. 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.

8. Do not expose the equipment to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

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9. 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 equipment does not operate properly or shows a distinct change in performance.

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Regulatory Information

This Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card has been tested with a typical laptop computer with a
side loading PCMCIA bay. This PC Card must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
antenna (other than the one furnished by Navini and included in the package) or transmitter. Use of this
device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC, ETSI, or other regulatory bodies RF Exposure
compliance limit.

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) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for additional suggestions.

FCC guidelines stipulate that the antenna should be more than 2.5 cm (1”) from bystanders and 1.0 cm
(0.39”) from the user. When in use, the antenna should be pointed vertically upward. When using the
Desktop Antenna with the PC Card, a minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) is required from
the user or bystander.

This product conforms with the Australian Standard for Human Exposure to Radiation at a distance of

2.5 cm. Closer contact, such as touching the aerial will result in radiation in excess of safe limits.

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Introduction

Card Models

Minimum
Computing
Requirements

(See, also, Addendum 1)

Congratulations! Your Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card
is a user-friendly, easy-to-install device that helps you connect
wirelessly to the Internet using the Network Interface Card (NIC)
port on your laptop computer. It provides complete broadband
Internet access to residential and small office/home office (SOHO)
users without the necessity of professional hardware installation.

The Card also provides portable Internet service. A computer with
this Card can be moved from room-to-room, location-to-location,
or even city-to-city as long as there is coverage and appropriate
reception in the area.

This manual will guide you through the simple process of installing
the Card and its monitoring software.

Your Card comes in several models. The model indicates the
frequency the Card will operate in (either 2.5-2.6 GHz, 3.4 GHz, or

3.5 GHz.) The frequency number appears on the Card’s label. The
various models are detailed in the table below.

Model Frequency Range Operating Band

2.5-2.6 GHz

3.4 GHz

3.5 GHz

The following table lists the minimum requirements your computer
should meet before connecting to the Ripwave Card.

Operating
System1:

CPU:
RAM:

Hard Drive:

Monitor:

NOTE1: If you are going to upgrade your Operating System after loading the
Navini Diagnostics software, you must first uninstall Navini Diagnostics prior to
upgrading the OS. Otherwise, the Wireless Modem Card will continue to

2.500 GHz - 2.686 GHz EBS/BRS

3.410 Ghz – 3.525 GHz WLL

3.475 GHz – 3.600 GHz WLL

Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or
Windows XP. It is assumed the latest Windows
service pack is installed on the Operating System.

Note: The Card is not supported on MacIntosh
systems or Linux/Unix systems.
Pentium level or higher
32 MB or the Operating System minimum,
whichever is greater
50 MB free disk space for the optional Navini
Diagnostics software
256 colors, 800 x 600 resolution

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Physical
Characteristics

operate, but the Navini Diagnostics will not work. See Uninstall instructions in
this Guide.

The Card fits into a standard Type II PC network interface card
(NIC) slot. A 68-pin connector resides on the end of the card that is
inserted into the slot.

The Wireless Broadband Access Card

68-pin connector

Depending on which model you have, one or two internal inverted­F antennas reside inside the card. The 2.5-2.6 GHz model has one
internal inverted F antenna while the 3.4 and 3.5 GHz models have
two internal inverted F antennas. All models also have an external
antenna.

Following is a picture of the external antenna in the upright
position. To raise the antenna to its upright position, raise the
antenna counterclockwise. Do not turn the antenna beyond its
upright position.

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Installing Your
Card

The following instructions explain how to install the Card and its
driver software on your computer. Please read all instructions
before attempting the installation.

Note: The laptop should be used preferably on a desk when
the Card is installed. Using the laptop with the Card close to the
body, such as on the lap, is undesirable.

Note: The screenshots shown in these instructions were taken
from a laptop operating with Windows 2000. If you have a
Windows 98, XP, or ME operating system, the screens you see
may vary from the screens shown in the instructions.

Step Action Illustration

1. Insert the Card into the
Type II card slot on your
computer. Be sure to
insert the end that has
the 68-pin connector
into the card slot.

2. Raise the antenna to the
upright position.

3. The Found New
Hardware box appears
indicating the PC sees
the Card.

4. The Welcome to the
Found New Hardware
Wizard dialog box
appears. Click Next to
continue.

Windows 2000 Screen

Windows 2000 Screen

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Installing Your Card,
continued

Step Action Illustration

5. The Install Hardware
Device Drivers box

Windows 2000 Screen

appears. Select ‘Search
for a suitable driver for
my device
(recommended).’ Click
Next to continue.

6. The Locate Driver Files

Windows 2000 Screen
box appears. Select ‘CD
ROM.’ Insert the
Installation CD into the
computer’s CD-ROM
drive. Click Next to
continue.

7. The Driver Files Search

Windows 2000 Screen
Results box appears.
Click Next to install the
driver.

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Installing Your Card,
continued

Step Action Illustration

8.

The Hardware Install
box appears, along with

Windows 2000 Screen

a Digital Signature Not
Found box. Click Yes
on the Digital Signature
Not Found box, and then
click Yes on the
Hardware Install box. If
the sound is turned up
on your computer, two
beeps are heard.

Note: Windows 98, XP,
or ME systems may
show a screen stating the
PCMCIA Adapter* has
not passed Windows
Logo testing and asking
if you want to continue
installation. Select the
option that continues the
installation.

9. After the files are

Windows 2000 Screen
copied, a Completing
the Found New
Hardware Wizard box
appears indicating the
driver installation is
complete. Click Finish
to close the Wizard.

*PCMCIA is a generic name for any NIC type device.

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Accessing the
Internet

Removing Your
Card

Now that your Card is installed and your computer is 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, (for example,
Netscape, Internet Explorer, etc.).

Before you store your PC in a computer case, you should remove
the Card from the PC. Also, turn the antenna to its original down
position. Leaving the Card in the PC or the antenna in the upright
position while storing the PC in a computer case may damage the
card or the antenna.

To properly remove the Card from your computer, you must first
stop the driver software. If you do not stop the driver software first,
the following box will appear:

To safely remove the Card, click on the Card icon indicated in the
following illustration. Depending on your computer’s setup, this
icon is probably located in the lower right-hand corner of your
computer.

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