Symbol Technologies 3020 PC, 3025 ISA Users manual

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Spectrum24

Wireless LAN Adapter

Models 3020 PC Card &

3025 ISA Adapter

Product Reference Guide

70-20505-01

October 1998

The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies, Inc.,

intellectual property rights. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products.

Symbol, the Symbol logo and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Novell and LAN Workplace are registered trademarks of Novell Inc.

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents: U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156;

4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,658,383; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D362,435; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250.

Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan). European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713.

Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza

Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

Telephone:(800)SCAN234/(516)738-2

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Regulatory Addendum

Congratulations on your purchase of this Symbol Technologies product. It is manufactured to the highest standards to ensure trouble-free operation and durability. In order to comply with various U.S. and International regulatory requirements, we have included this addendum with your product. It is an all-encompassing document that applies to the complete line of Symbol products. Therefore, many of the labels shown, and statements indigenous to other devices may not apply to your particular product.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the 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:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CE Marking and European Union Compliance

Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows.

Applicable Directives:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC

• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

Applicable Standards:

• EN 55 022 - Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information

technology Equipment

• EN 50 082-1 - Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, commercial,

Light Industry

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• IEC 801.2 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 2:

Electrostatic Discharge Requirements

• IEC 801.3 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 3:

Radiated Electromagnetic Field Requirements

• IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 4: Electrical

Fast Transients Requirements

• EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment

• EN 60 825-1 (EN 60 825) - Safety of Devices Containing Lasers

RF Devices

Symbol’s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Symbol’s RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or authorization before using the equipment. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Telephone Devices (Modems) - United States

If this product contains an internal modem it is compliant with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations and there will be a label on the product showing the FCC ID Number and the REN, Ringer Equivalence Number. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which maybe connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the device not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed 5.0. To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total number of RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance; however, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the modem. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice so you may make any necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

Telephone Devices (Modems) - Canada

If this product contains an internal modem it is compliant with CS -03 of Industry Canada and there will be a Canadian certification number (CANADA: ____) on a label on the outside of the product. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single-line, individual service maybe extended by means of a certified convector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

User should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: User should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to the telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination of a loop may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all devices not exceed 100.

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The Load Number is located on a label on the product. Contact your local Symbol Technologies, Inc., representative for service and support; Symbol Technologies, Inc.,

Canadian Sales and Service 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 4Z2 Phone - 905 629 7226

Laser Devices

Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, Subchapter J and IEC825/EN 60 825 (or IEC825-1/EN 60 825-1, depending on the date of manufacture). The laser classification is marked one of the labels on the product.

Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations:

CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible or invisible laser light exposure.

Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.

Laser information labels are found in the product Quick Reference Guide.

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About This Document

Reference Documents

This Reference Guide refers to the following documents:

Part Number Document Title

70-20135-02 Single High Performance Antenna (ML-2499-HPA1-00/

Twin High Performance Diversity Antenna (ML-2499-DVA

1-00) 70-20136-01 Mountable F-Plane Antenna (ML-2499-DSA1-00) 70-20137-02 Universal Acess Point Wall Bracket (ML-2499-APB1-00)

RFC’s (Request For Comments) may be found on the Web at: http://www.ctrlc.lin.se/ftp/DOC/RFC.

Conventions

Terminal text is depicted as shown on a 4140 terminal screen. Keystrokes are indicated as follows: ENTER identifies a key.

FUNC, CTRL, C identifies a key sequence. Press and release each key

in turn. Press A+B means to press the indicated keys simultaneously. Hold A+B means to hold down the indicated keys. Used in

combination with another keystroke.

Typeface conventions used include. <angles> indicates mandatory parameters in a given syntax. [brackets] for command line, indicates available parameters; in

configuration files brackets act as separators for options. Italics indicates the first time a term is used, a book title,

information to be replaced by an actual value, and

menu titles.

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‘single quotes’ indicates the exact setting for a parameter.

Screen

Terminal

indicates monitor screen dialog. Also indicates user input. indicates text shown on a radio terminal screen.

This manual uses the following for certain conditions or types of information:

Indicates tips or special requirements.

Indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data loss.

Indicates a condition or procedure that is potentially dangerous. Only qualified, Symbol-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform.

Special Definitions:

Screen is the device on a terminal where the terminal shows data. A display is an arrangement of data on a screen.

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Customer Support

Symbol Technologies is committed to providing its customers with World Class Customer Service and Technical Support. The Symbol Support Center is the single point of contact for any technical problem, question or support issue.

The Support Center is operational 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, staffed by full-time professional Technical Specialists.

If Symbol Technical Specialists cannot solve the problem immediately within its tiered technical support center, access to all technical disciplines within Symbol become available for further assistance and support. First response/contact within 24 hours or one business day. Response by email, fax or telephone.

North American Contacts

Inside North America, contact Symbol by:

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 Telephone: 1-516-738-2400/1-800-SCAN 234 Fax: 1-516-738-5990

• Symbol Support Center:

– telephone: 1-800-653-5350 – fax: (516) 563-5410 – Email: support@symbol.com – International Contacts

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Outside North America, contact Symbol by:

Symbol Technologies Technical Support 12 Oaklands Park Berkshire, RG41 2FD, United Kingdom Tel: 011-44-118-945-7000 or 1-516-738-2400 ext. 6213

Additional Information

Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at:

• 1-800-722-6234, inside North America

• +1-516-738-5200, in/outside North America

• http://www.symbol.com/

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................... 1

Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Adapter ............................... 3

2.1 MU Mode Operation ........................................4

2.2 MicroAP Mode Operation .................................5

2.3 1 and 2 Mbps Operation ..................................6

2.4 Mobile IP (roaming across routers) Description ..8

2.5 Power Management .........................................8

2.6 Card and Socket Services..................................9

2.7 Plug and Play ...................................................9

2.8 Spectrum24 Adapter LED Descriptions ..............9

Chapter 3 System Software Supported ..................... 11

Chapter 4 Hardware Installation.............................. 13

4.1 Preparation ....................................................13

4.2 Installing the PC Card.....................................13

4.3 End-Cap Antenna Installation .........................16

4.4 End-Cap Antenna Removal ............................. 16

4.5 Installing the WLAN ISA Adapter.....................18

4.5.1 External Antenna Connection ...............19

Chapter 5 Firmware Update..................................... 21

5.1 Verifying The Firmware Version.......................21

Chapter 6 Windows 95/NT Driver Installations........ 23

6.1 Windows 95 Driver Introduction.....................23

6.2 New Features For v4.00 .................................24

6.3 Current Features in Windows 95.....................24

6.4 Windows 95 Driver/Transport Updates............24

6.5 Windows 95 Driver And Transport Uninstall

(Version 4.00 Or Earlier).......................................25

6.6 Windows 95 Driver Installation .......................26

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6.6.1 Preparation ..........................................26

6.7 Windows 95 Retail Version .............................26

6.8 Windows 95 OSR2 Version .............................27

6.9 Windows 95 Setup .........................................29

6.10 Configuration...............................................30

6.11 Windows NT 4.0/3.51 Driver Introduction.....31

6.12 New Features For v4.00 ...............................32

6.13 Current Features For NT...............................32

6.14 Current Limitations For NT............................33

6.15 Workstation/Server Primary Installation.........33

6.15.1 Preparation ........................................33

6.16 Windows NT 4.0...........................................34

6.17 Windows NT 3.51.........................................36

6.18 First Time Network Installation......................38

6.19 Windows NT 4.0...........................................38

6.20 Windows NT 3.51.........................................40

6.21 Existing Network Installation .........................43

6.22 Windows NT 4.00.........................................44

6.22.1 Windows NT 3.51...............................46

6.23 Windows NT Driver Update ..........................49

6.24 Windows NT 4.0...........................................49

6.25 Windows NT 3.51.........................................50

6.25.1 Network Adapter Configuration..........50

6.26 Windows NT 4.00.........................................50

6.27 Windows NT 3.51.........................................51

Chapter 7 DOS/Windows For Workgroups Driver

Installation............................................53

7.1 Preventing Memory Range Conflicts ................53

7.2 Spectrum24 Automated Driver Installation ...... 54

7.3 NDIS Manual Installation................................55

7.4 Modifying Config.sys ......................................56

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7.5 Modifying Autoexec.bat ..................................56

7.6 Modifying Protocol.ini .....................................57

7.7 ODI Manual Installation .................................57

7.8 Modifying Autoexec.bat ..................................58

7.9 Modifying Net.cfg ...........................................58

7.10 Keyword usage.............................................59

7.11 Enabling Plug and Play .................................59

7.12 Enabling CardServices ..................................60

7.13 Windows for Workgroups (v3.11)..................62

7.14 Installing The Driver .....................................62

Appendix A Windows 95 Network Configuration

Properties ............................................A 1

Appendix B Windows NT Network Configuration

Parameters .......................................... B 1

Appendix C Windows NT/95

Utilities Setup ......................................C 1

C.1 Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95

S24INFO .....................................................C 1

C.1.1 Preparation......................................... C 1

C.1.2 Installing S24INFO.............................. C 1

C.1.3 Starting S24INFO................................ C 2

C.1.4 Uninstalling S24INFO ......................... C 2

C.2 Windows NT 3.51 S24INFO...................C 2

C.2.1 Preparation......................................... C 2

C.2.2 Installing S24INFO.............................. C 3

C.2.3 Starting S24INFO................................ C 3

C.2.4 Uninstalling S24INFO ......................... C 3

C.3 Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95

S24UTIL.......................................................C 4

C.3.1 Preparation......................................... C 4

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C.3.2 Installing S24UTIL ............................... C 4

C.3.3 Starting S24UTIL ................................. C 4

C.3.4 Uninstalling S24UTIL........................... C 5

C.4 Windows NT 3.51 S24UTIL ...................C 5

C.4.1 Preparation......................................... C 5

C.4.2 Installing S24UTIL ............................... C 6

C.4.3 Starting S24UTIL ................................. C 6

C.4.4 Uninstalling S24UTIL........................... C 6

C.5 Reinstalling S24UTIL or S24INFO...........C 6

C.5.1 Conversion ......................................... C 7

C.6 Windows Utilities Description.................C 7

C.7 Monitor Spectrum24 MU Mode..............C 8

C.8 Using S24INFO.....................................C 8

C.9 Statistics and Configuration Screen

Descriptions In MU Mode...........................C 10

C.10 Statistics and Configuration Screen

Descriptions In MAP Mode .........................C 20

C.11 S24INFO Troubleshooting Hints ........C 27

C.11.1 Symptom: Adapter

not communicating..................................... C 27

C.11.2 Symptom: Adapter associated

but not communicating............................... C 27

C.11.3 Symptom: Out of Memory Error....... C 28

C.12 Using S24UTIL ..................................C 28

C.13 Utility Frame .....................................C 30

Appendix D Spectrum24 DOS Keywords................. D 1

Appendix E Spectrum24 DOS Utilities......................E 1

E.1 S_WFA....................................................E 1

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E.2 S_UTIL ................................................... E 2

E.3 Examples ............................................... E 4

E.4 S_INFO.................................................. E 5

E.5 Configuration/Status.............................. E 7

E.5.1 Transmit Statistics ............................... E 10

E.5.2 AP Table (MU Mode only).................... E 11

E.5.3 Associated MU Table

(MicroAP Mode only).................................... E 11

E.5.4 Transmit And Receive Statistics Table... E 12

E.6 S_VER .................................................. E 12

E.7 S_UPDATE............................................ E 13

Appendix F WLAN Adapter Specifications ................F 1

Appendix G Roaming Across Routers/Mobile IP

Setup...................................................G 1

G.1 Roaming Across Routers And Mobile IP

Configuration ............................................. G 1

G.2 Configuring the Adapter For Mobile IP

in Windows 95............................................ G 1

G.3 Configuring the Adapter For Mobile IP

In Windows NT 4.0/3.51............................. G 2

G.4 Configuring the Adapter For Mobile IP

In DOS ....................................................... G 3

G.4.1 Preparation......................................... G 3

Appendix H Troubleshooting...................................H 1

H.1 Windows 95 Troubleshooting Tips..........H 1

H.2 Windows NT 4.0/3.51 Troubleshooting..H 2

H.2.1 Useful tools......................................... H 4

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H.3 Windows NT ERRORS ............................H 5

Index.....................................................Index 1

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Spectrum24 is a frequency-hopping, spread spectrum network that operates between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. Spectrum24 operates similarly to Ethernet networks without a wired network infrastructure. Spread spectrum communication provides a high-capacity network within large or small environments. Interference reduction makes it ideal for mobile communications and real-time data access applications.

• Spectrum24 bridging architecture allows communication between wired network devices and mobile devices.

• Spectrum24 switchable data rates allow 1 Mbps and 2 Mbps devices to communicate in the same network environment.

• Spectrum24 supports the IEEE 802.11 specification. This open architecture allows Spectrum 24 devices to communicate with wireless devices from other manufacturers.

• Spectrum24 allows mobile devices to roam throughout large facilities while remaining connected to the LAN.

• Spectrum24 allows protocol firmware upgrades while devices remain operational.

• Spectrum24 antenna diversity feature alternates between antennas with the best reception, increasing overall performance.

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Introduction

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Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Adapter

The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter allows ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) or PC Card equipped host systems to configure, connect to and establish a Spectrum24 network. The ISA adapter version of the WLAN implements the Plug and Play standard. When installed in a system with a Plug and Play BIOS (basic input output system), the card requests system resources. The system allocates an Interrupt Request (IRQ), Input-Output (I/O) port and memory address range. Host systems without Plug and Play BIOS acquire Plug and Play functionality through the CSS (Card and Socket services) utilities that normally come bundled with system software.

Features Include:

• Low power operation for battery-powered devices with PC Card slots.

• Standard NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) and ODI (Open Data-link Interface) drivers.

• Windows 95, NT 4.0/3.51 driver support.

• Card and Socket Services support.

• Plug and Play support.

• Antenna options (molded external antenna available

for PC Card only).

• Power management (Continuously Aware Mode or Power Save Polling mode)

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2.1 MU Mode Operation

In the Mobile Unit (MU) mode, the WLAN adapter connects to an Access Point (AP) or another WLAN installed system operating in MicroAP mode. The MU mode allows the device to roam freely between AP cells in the network. MUs appear as network nodes to other devices.

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2.2 MicroAP Mode Operation

Wireless LAN Adapter

In the MicroAP mode, the WLAN adapter performs as an Access Point. The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter installed in a PC without another network connection, establishes a single-cell wireless network coverage area for all 802.11 devices in MU mode. Each MicroAP needs to have a unique ESS_ID. Cells can coexist as separate, individual networks at the same site without interference. The MicroAP does not roam, but it does support roaming. It has to operate in continuous aware mode in order to support CAM and PSP MUs. MUs can operate only within the cell established by WLAN adapter in this mode. The MicroAP mode supports up to 16 MUs. An Access Control List (ACL) containing the MU MAC addresses within the

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established cell allows only the specified MUs (within the ACL) to associate with a MicroAP. Set the MicroAP and the MU to the appropriate data rates to communicate. Refer to the MicroAP Rate Control Table for the rates. The table below shows the compatible data rates. The adapter is configured to operate in the MicroAP mode through the Spectrum24 Network configuration dialog screen for Windows 95 and the Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog in Windows NT (refer to the Windows NT/95 installation section). Configure the adapters to operate in the MicroAP mode by setting several keywords (refer to Appendix C) in the NDIS (protocol.ini) or ODI (net.cfg) configuration files.

Table 2-1:

Mobile Unit Micro AP (Rate Control)

MicroAP Rate Control Table

Supported

Tr an s mi t

Rates

1 1 1 N/A N/A

1 & 2

(Default)

2 N/A N/A N/A 2

Base

Rate 1

Tx Rate 2

11 & 21 & 22

2.3 1 and 2 Mbps Operation

The Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter can support 1 or 2 Mbps data rates when properly configured. See table below for configuration dependencies and refer to the software configuration sections in this document for setup. The adapter supports a dynamically switched 1 and 2 Mbps data rate (dynamic rate control) in a properly configured network environment. The MU and the Access Point need to be compatible (refer to the Spectrum24 Access Point User Guide for a detailed Access Point

Base

Rate 1,

(Default)

Base

Rate 1,

Base

Rate 2

Base Rate

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configuration) to maintain network connectivity. The table below identifies the supported data rates of a properly configured MU and AP. The factors listed below can dynamically alter the data rate.

• signal strength between the AP and the MU

• the ratio of good transmitted packets to attempted

• transmitted packets fall below a threshold

• the MU finds a higher transmit rate with another AP or

it encounters an unspecified data rate.

Table 2-2:

AP Rate Control Table

Mobile Unit Access Point (Rate Set)

Supported

Tra ns mi t

Rates

1 only 1 Required,

2 Optional

(Default)

1 and 2

Required

2 Only

111N/AN/A

1 & 2 Default 1 Dynamic

Rate Control

Dynamic

Rate

Control

2 N/A N/A N/A 2

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2.4 Mobile IP (roaming across routers) Description

The Spectrum24 WLAN supports Mobile IP (roaming across routers) when properly configured as an MU and configured to support Mobile IP (refer to appendix G for configuration and setup). Also configure an Access Point to properly pass through routing information. The MU retains its IP address when configured for Mobile IP and can:

• move from one IP subnet to another

• move from an Ethernet segment to a wireless LAN

• move from one Ethernet segment to another.

2.5 Power Management

The WLAN adapter provides two power-management operation modes: Continuously Aware Mode (CAM) requires the radio to remain on. Symbol does not recommend CAM for battery powered devices.

A WLAN adapter operating in MicroAP mode functions in CAM only. The ISA adapter functions in CAM only.

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Power Save Polling (PSP) mode allows the MU to conserve power by suspending communication while still associated with an AP. The AP saves data for the MU, which wakes at given intervals to check for data. The WLAN adapter drivers support dynamic power management, Algorithm 11 and 12 (refer to Appendix A for usage). Algorithm 11 varies the PSP parameter between 1 and 10 depending on data traffic. Algorithm 12 switches the LAN adapter from PSP mode to CAM, also depending on data traffic.

2.6 Card and Socket Services

The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter supports Card and Socket services. In a DOS environment the WLAN adapter can use Spectrum24 automatic configuration, hot insertion, removal and power management features. Card and Socket Service software packages providing these features include SystemSoft, CardSoft or CardWizard (not included).

Wireless LAN Adapter

The WLAN adapter supports Card and Socket Services native to Microsoft Windows 95 but not in Windows NT.

2.7 Plug and Play

The Spectrum24 WLAN card Model 3020(PC Card) and Model 3025 (ISA adapter) support Plug and Play systems. This allows the PC to automatically recognize the WLAN adapter, and configure the hardware interrupt, memory and I/O addresses. This feature requires less user interaction and minimizes hardware conflicts.

2.8 Spectrum24 Adapter LED Descriptions

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Wireless LAN Adapter

The WLAN adapter LEDs illuminate during connection or data transfer to indicate the functional status of the WLAN adapter.

LEDs Mode LED Function

Associated As MicroAP The LED flashes to indicate a

powered MicroAP accepting MUs.

As MU A solid LED indicates association

with an AP.

Activity As MicroAP A solid LED indicates data traffic

between the MicroAP and MU.

As MU A solid LED indicates

communication with the AP.

PC Cards without end-cap antennas lack LEDs.

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Chapter 3 System Software

Supported

Spectrum24 WLAN adapters include drivers and applications that support:

• Microsoft Windows 95

• Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0

• DOS 3.3 or higher

• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (v3.11)

• Novell Workplace v4.xx for DOS

• Novell Netware Client v2.x

• FTP PC/TCP v4.xx

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Chapter 4 Hardware Installation

Physical installation for the PC Card and ISA versions differ for each system. Refer to the system manufacturer documentation for specific information. Software installation requires that the Installation and Utilities diskette accompany the user guide.

4.1 Preparation

Before beginning the installation verify the hardware package contains:

• Spectrum24 Wireless LAN Adapter

• plane antenna (for ISA adapter)

• end-cap antenna (for PC Card)

• installation diskette and utilities.

Verify the model indicated on the card and packaging before use. Contact the Symbol Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning.

4.2 Installing the PC Card

The Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter requires the following:

• a PC with a Type II PC Card slot

• a 3.5 inch floppy drive

• an available interrupt (IRQ)

• an available I/O port address

• Spectrum24 Driver installation Disk

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• an available upper memory range of 4Kb if setting up

• an available upper memory range of 32Kb for setting

• a compatible Spectrum24 antenna

• 10 to 16Kb available conventional or upper memory

Installation and removal methods vary for different host devices. Refer to system documentation for information.

Avoid contact with liquids or abrasive materials.

1. Insert the PC Card into the PC slot. Arrows on the front

for I/O mode

up memory mode

space (terminate and stay resident driver only; does not include network protocol stack).

of the PC Card indicate the insertion point to the slot. Slide it in until firmly seated.

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Align the card properly when inserting. Forcing the card into the slot can damage the device or the card.

Keep the area around the end-cap antenna clear from materials that could block radio transmission (i.e. concrete, metals, and electrical systems). Inadequate coverage can reduce network performance.

The end-cap antenna is available only for the PC Card Model.

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4.3 End-Cap Antenna Installation

To attach the end-cap antenna to the Spectrum24 PC Card, grasp the PC Card at its end nearest the antenna connector. Line up the antenna connectors with the PC Card connectors. Keep antenna in line with the PC Card.

Tilting the antenna while trying to install or remove it can cause the connectors to misalign and break.

Firmly press the antenna to the PC Card. A soft click indicates the connectors have connected. Verify the PC Card and antenna ends are flush.

4.4 End-Cap Antenna Removal

To remove the end-cap antenna, grasp the PC Card at its end nearest the antenna connector. Grasp the antenna at the end nearest the PC Card in the center above the connectors.

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Do not press the buttons at the edges. They automatically open.

Firmly pull the antenna from the PC Card. Keep the endcap in line with the PC Card.

Tilting the antenna while trying to install or remove it can cause the connectors to misalign and break.

To ensure a reliable connection, attach the end-cap antenna and PC Card connectors very securely. The antenna connection to the card is stronger than the PC Card connection in the host computer. Pulling the antenna removes the PC Card from the computer without disconnecting the antenna from the PC Card.

Flexing or tilting the antenna after attaching it to the PC Card can break the antenna and/or the PC Card connectors.

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4.5 Installing the WLAN ISA Adapter

Use proper grounding for the environment when handling computer components.

Symbol does not support this adapter yet under Windows NT. This card runs in CAM only.

1. Power off the computer before installing the adapter.

2. If the system already has a PCMCIA adapter installed, the WLAN adapter can function as a second controller. Set the socket number, and the Plug and Play option in the configuration file as required (refer to Plug and Play section for configuration).

The WLAN adapter can exist only with systems using a Cirrus Logic 6710 or 6720 bus interface controller.

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3. Remove the computer cover.

4. Locate an available ISA slot in the computer.

5. Remove the retaining screw and bracket for the slot.

6. Align adapter with the slot and insert firmly. Verify the adapter seats into the slot evenly.

7. Verify that the BNC antenna connectors in the back of the PC are exposed.

8. Secure the adapter to the chassis with a retaining screw.

9. Replace the computer cover.

4.5.1 External Antenna Connection

The ISA version includes a plane antenna suitable for most environments.

Install the plane antenna parallel to the ground for optimal performance.

Hardware Installation

1. Attach antenna to the BNC antenna connector as shown.

If using only a single antenna, attach it to the PRIMARY antenna connector. Ensure the antenna is parallel to the ground.

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2. Modify the DIVERSITY parameter in the appropriate

Table 4-1:

Obtain additional or higher performance antennas from Symbol. Contact a Symbol sales representative to order the following models:

additional plane antenna ML-2499-PSA1-00 single high-performance antenna ML-2499-HPA1-00 single rubber antenna ML-2499-APA1-00

Configure Diversity (for dual antennae) by selecting the Diversity check box from the Spectrum24 NT Installation properties sheet or from the Symbol Spectrum24 Configuration properties sheet in Windows95. Refer to the Windows 95/NT Driver Installation sections if necessary.

configuration file as follows

DOS Configuration/Parameters For Antennae

NDIS ODI

Single Diversity = N Diversity N

Dual Diversity = Y Diversity Y

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Chapter 5 Firmware Update

Occasionally the Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapter firmware require updating for new features or performance improvements. Firmware updates require:

• DOS (Version 3.3 or higher) bootable disk

• Spectrum24 PC Card Installation Disk.

To update the firmware:

1. Boot the machine from a DOS-bootable disk.

2. Remove the DOS-bootable disk and insert the

Spectrum24 ISA/PC Card Installation Disk 1.

3. Change to the \FIRMWARE sub-directory.

4. Enter the command:

5. Remove the disk and restart the machine after S_Update is complete.

If updating an ISA Plug and Play card, load SLAINIT.EXE before running S_Update. Refer to the Plug and Play section for SLAINIT.EXE installation. Symbol does not support this Plug and Play ISA configuration yet under Windows NT.

S_UPDATE (follow the instructions).

5.1 Verifying The Firmware Version

Load SLAINIT.EXE before installing ISA Plug and Play ISA adapter. Refer to the Plug and Play section if necessary.

1. Boot the system to a DOS prompt.

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2. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Card Installation

Disk 1.

3. From the DOS prompt change to the \FIRMWARE sub-directory.

4. Enter the command (refer to Appendix E for more information on S_VER use):

S_VER.

5. Remove the disk and restart the machine if necessary when S_VER is complete.

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Chapter 6 Windows 95/NT Driver

Installations

6.1 Windows 95 Driver Introduction

The Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver provides access to a Spectrum24 WLAN adapter under Windows 95. It supports all transport protocols (i.e. NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP) provided by Windows 95 on Spectrum24 PC Card, and Plug and Play ISA adapters.

The Windows 95 support includes the Spectrum24 driver, transport/API driver, driver extension service and the network card installation disk. Locate the files on the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Card Windows (32-bit) Installation disk in \WIN95, and \WINNT\I386 sub-directories. The distribution disk(s) contain the following files:

File Name Driver Description

SLANT.SYS Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver

Version 4.x.

NETSLA.INF Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver

Installation Script.

S24EVMON.EXE Spectrum24 Driver Extension Service. S24TRANS.VXD Spectrum24 Transport/API driver

Version 4.x.

NETSLATR.INF Spectrum24 Transport/API driver

Installation Script.

INSTAL95.DOC Installation Instructions (Microsoft

Word 6.0/7.0).

INSTAL95.TXT Installation Instructions (DOS Text -

i.e. Microsoft Notepad).

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6.2 New Features For v4.00

• supports IEEE 802.11 protocol

• supports 1 and 2 Mbps transfer rates

• supports Plug and Play ISA.

Refer to the Rate Control Table in the 1 and 2 Mbps operation section of this document in order to set up the adapter rate control.

6.3 Current Features in Windows 95

• Support for Windows95.

• Support for all Windows 95 transport protocols

(NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, etc.) on both the Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapter.

• Symbol supports all Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapter firmware releases from Version 3.xx to Version 4.xx.

• Update adapter firmware (under DOS) for new features or performance improvements.

• Supports Symbol Spectrum24 (Spring) protocol.

6.4 Windows 95 Driver/Transport Updates

To update existing drivers, uninstall the previous Spectrum24 or transport driver and reinstall according to the Driver Installation and Transport Installation procedures.

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Symbol supports the following procedure only for driver installations earlier than version 4.01. Using this procedure on version 4.01 can cause unpredictable behavior and even cause the operating system to fail. To remove the Spectrum24 Driver and/or transport driver, run the REMOVE.BAT file provided on the previous release (version 4.00 or earlier) of the driver installation disk (\WIN95\REMOVE.BAT). This removes the proper files from the hard disk

6.5 Windows 95 Driver And Transport Uninstall (Version 4.00 Or Earlier)

1. At the DOS prompt, enter:

REMOVE <parameter>

Where <parameter> is:

driver Removes the driver only. transport Removes the transport only. both Remove both the transport and driver.

The Network Control Panel applet starts automatically, after running the Remove.Bat file.

2. To remove the driver, select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter and click Remove.

3. To remove the transport, select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Transport and click Remove.

4. Click the OK button to exit and restart the system.

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To update the drivers, follow the Driver Installation instructions.

6.6 Windows 95 Driver Installation

6.6.1 Preparation

Before installing a driver for Windows 95, verify or obtain the following:

• Previous Spectrum24 Adapter and Transport have been removed.

• PCMCIA support is enabled for non-Plug and Play adapters

• 200 KB available disk space

• Windows 95 installation media

• Spectrum24 network adapter installed

• Spectrum24 2Mb Driver and Utilities disk

• Install the Spectrum24 PC Card or ISA adapter (refer

to hardware installation for instructions on installing the adapter).

For non Plug and Play adapters, enable Windows 95 PCMCIA support. Refer to Windows documentation for this if necessary.

6.7 Windows 95 Retail Version

1. Install the Spectrum24 ISA adapter or the Spectrum24 PC Card.

2. Power up and boot the system.

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3. When Windows 95 recognizes the Spectrum24 PC/ ISA/Plug and Play Card, the New Hardware Found

dialog box appears requesting the device driver to install.

4. Place the Spectrum24 installation disk into the floppy disk drive.

5. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button, click the OK button.

6. When the Install From Disk dialog appears, (select the default entry A:\) click the OK button.

7. Continue with the Windows 95 driver installation instructions in this section.

6.8 Windows 95 OSR2 Version

1. Install the Spectrum24 ISA adapter or the Spectrum24 PC Card.

2. Power up and boot the system.

3. When Windows 95 recognizes the Spectrum24 PC/

ISA/Plug and Play Card, the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears requesting the device

driver to install. Select the Next button.

4. Place the Spectrum24 installation disk into the floppy disk drive.

5. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog displays the device description. Click the Finish button to continue.

6. When Windows displays “Windows found the

following updated driver adapter device Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter” click the Finish button

to continue.

7. When Windows displays “please insert the disk

labeled ‘Symbol Spectrum24 ISA/PC Card Installation Disk’” click OK.

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8. When the Install From Disk dialog appears, (select the default entry A:\) click the OK button.

9. When the Symbol Spectrum24 Configuration dialog box appears, select the Property Page that requires modification. To change the adapter settings, select the desired dialog. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, set the ESS ID to the desired network Access Point ESS ID. For the Symbol Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the desired network Access Point Net Id. When using a WPOS/ISA adapter, change the Card Type dialog item parameter to WPOS/ISA. This dialog item is not available to the Plug and Play installation as shown. Click the OK button to complete.

10. Insert the Windows 95 installation CD-ROM if requested by Windows 95. If the Windows 95 .cab files have been copied onto the hard disk, point the system to the directory that contains them. When a path has been entered to the Windows 95 installation files, click the OK button.

11. When the System Settings Change dialog appears, remove the Installation diskette from the floppy drive and select the Yes button to restart the computer.

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6.9 Windows 95 Setup

1. When the Symbol Spectrum24 Configuration dialog

Windows 95/NT Driver Installations

box appears, select the Property Page that requires modification. To change the adapter settings, select the desired dialog . For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, set the ESS ID to the desired network Access Point ESS ID. For the Symbol Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the desired network Access Point Net Id. When using a WPOS/ISA adapter, change the Card Type dialog item parameter to WPOS/ISA. This dialog item is not available to the Plug and Play installation as shown. Click the OK button to complete.

Select Diversity for dual antennae.

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2. When the System Settings Change dialog appears, remove the Installation diskette from the floppy drive and select the Yes button to restart the computer.

6.10 Configuration

Modify the ESS ID or Net ID for the adapter so the network can recognize the Mobile Unit. The default values are

“101” for the IEEE 802.11 ESS ID and 101 for the Symbol Protocol Net ID.

To reconfigure the driver/adapter:

1. Open the Network applet from the Control Panel.

2. Select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and select the Properties button.

3. When the Symbol Spectrum24 Configuration dialog appears, select the appropriate tab to change the adapter settings.

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4. Select the dialog item to modify.

5. When all values have been changed, select the OK button to save and exit or Cancel to abort and exit.

6. Restart the system for changes to take effect.

Refer to appendix A for the table containing a description of the parameters and the range of acceptable values.

6.11 Windows NT 4.0/3.51 Driver Introduction

The Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver provides access to a Spectrum24 WLAN adapter under Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Workstation or Server. It supports all transport protocols (i.e. NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP) provided by Windows NT 3.51/4.0 on both the Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapters. Install the driver during primary Windows NT installation, or after Windows NT networking has been installed. Locate the files for Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0 in the Root directory and \WINNT\I386 subdirectory. The distribution disk(s) include the following:

File Name Driver Description

SLANT.SYS Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver Version 4.x OEMSETUP.INF Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Driver Install

Script for Windows NT 3.51/4.0.

OEMNXP24.INF Spectrum24 NDIS 3.x Transport Install

Script for Windows NT 3.51/4.0.

S24EVMON.EXE Spectrum24 Driver Extension Service. S24NT.DLL Spectrum24 Installation DLL Version 3.x. S24NT.HLP Spectrum24 Installation DLL On-line

Help text file Version 3.x.

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INSTALNT.DOC Installation instructions (Microsoft Word

6.0/7.0).

INSTALNT.TXT Installation instructions (DOS Text - i.e.

Microsoft Notepad).

Symbol recommends updating the Spectrum24 PC/ISA adapter to the latest firmware. Refer to the Firmware update section for instructions.

6.12 New Features For v4.00

• supports IEEE 802.11 protocol.

• supports 1 and 2 Mbps transfer rates.

6.13 Current Features For NT

• The driver installation supports Windows NT 3.51 and

NT 4.0 Workstation and Server versions.

• Symbol supports all Windows NT transport protocols (NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, etc.) on both the Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapter.

• Symbol fully supports all Spectrum24 PC Card and ISA adapter firmware releases from Version 3.xx to Version 4.xx are fully supported.

• Symbol fully supports all Spectrum24 diagnostic and configuration utilities are supported. These utilities are distributed on separate installation disks.

• Supports Symbol Spectrum24 protocol.

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6.14 Current Limitations For NT

• Perform adapter firmware update and preinstallation

PC/ISA card diagnostics (S24DIAG) under DOS. A graphical interface version of site survey that runs on Windows NT is available.

• Resource conflicts (i.e. Interrupt Number, I/O Base Address, Memory Base Address) are not detected during installation/configuration. Set up the configuration so that it does not conflict with other adapters.

• Installation disk does not support network card autodetection. Requires manual installation of the driver.

• Driver does not support Windows NT running on an IBM notebook computer.

• Symbol does not support ISA Plug and Play.

6.15 Workstation/Server Primary Installation

6.15.1 Preparation

When installing the networking components and Spectrum24 driver during Windows NT Workstation or Server primary installation, verify or obtain the following:

• If using Spectrum24 ISA adapter, install prior to enabling PCMCIA support.

• PCMCIA support is enabled (refer to Windows NT documentation).

• Install the Spectrum24 PC Card before or after PCMCIA support is enabled.

• 400 KB of available disk space.

• The Spectrum24 Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

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The driver installation disk does not include Spectrum24 utilities. S24INFO and S24UTIL are distributed separately.

6.16 Windows NT 4.0

1. Power up the system, when the Windows NT Setup dialog appears, click the Select from list button for Network Adapters selection.

2. Select Network Adapter dialog appears, click the Have Disk button.

3. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:) by clicking OK.

4. When the Select OEM Option dialog appears, select the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 Adapter and click OK.

5. At the Windows NT Setup dialog, click Next to continue.

6. When the Windows NT Setup dialog appears for protocol installation, select the appropriate Network Protocols and Network Services. Click Next, and Next again to start the network installation.

7. Select Next to start the installed network configuration.

8. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters. For the Symbol

Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the Access Point Net Id. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS

ID to the Access Point ESS ID. For the WPOS/ISA bus card, select the WPOS/ISA Adapter Type. Click OK when complete or Cancel to use default values.

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Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address and Memory Base Address might need modification to fit system needs.

Check the system resources for nonconflicting settings before proceeding with installation.

Select Diversity for dual antennae.

9. Modify any protocol specific parameters that Windows NT requires to continue.

10. At the Windows NT Setup Wizard dialog, select Next to continue.

11. Enter the Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain for this computer and select Next.

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12. At the Windows NT Setup Wizard dialog , select Finish to complete the installation.

13. The Windows NT Setup Wizard continues to setup other operating system components.

14. At the Reboot System dialog, select restart to reboot the system.

15. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.17 Windows NT 3.51

1. Power up the system and when the Network Adapter Card Detection dialog appears, select Continue to

manually install the driver. Select Continue when the secondary dialog appears.

2. Add Network Adapter dialog appears, select the drop down the selection box, proceed to the bottom of the list, and select <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer from the Network Adapter Card list, and select Continue.

3. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:\) by selecting the OK button.

4. Select OEM Option dialog appears, select Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 Adapter and select the OK to accept the selection.

5. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters. For the Symbol

Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the Access Point Net Id. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS

ID to the Access Point ESS ID. For the WPOS/ISA bus card, select the WPOS/ISA Adapter Type. Click OK when complete or Cancel to use default values.

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6. Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address and Memory Base Address might need modification to fit the system

needs. Check the system resources for non-conflicting settings before proceeding with installation

Select Diversity for dual antennae.

7. Modify any protocol specific parameters that Windows NT requires to continue.

8. When the Network Settings dialog appears, select OK to accept the changes.

9. If a warning appears that the network could not start properly, select OK button. If a Network Malfunction warning message dialog appears, select No. The network starts up properly when the machine reboots.

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10. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk and follow all remaining instructions.

6.18 First Time Network Installation

If the networking components were not installed during the primary installation process, install them using the Network Control Panel applet. Users need Administrator group privileges to install network components.

6.19 Windows NT 4.0

1. Boot and login to the system.

2. Open the Network applet from the Control Panel.

3. The Network Configuration dialog prompts for Windows NT Networking installation, click on the Ye s button. Select the Wired to the network check box when the Network Setup Wizard dialog appears and click the Next button.

4. When the Network Setup Wizard dialog queries for a network installation, click the Select from list… button.

5. From the Select Network Adapter dialog, click the Have Disk… button.

6. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:) by clicking the OK button.

7. Select the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 WLAN adapter and click the OK button.

8. When the Network Setup Wizard dialog returns, click the Next button to continue.

9. The Network Setup Wizard dialog displays protocol choices. Select all that apply, click the Next button

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to continue. Click the Next button through the next two dialogs.

10. The Network Setup Wizard displays a dialog requesting some Windows NT files. Enter the full path to the Windows NT distribution files (i.e. A:\ for floppy based installation), and click the Continue button.

11. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters. For the Symbol

Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the Access Point Net Id. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS

ID to the Access Point ESS ID. For the WPOS/ISA bus card, select the WPOS/ISA Adapter Type. Click OK when complete or Cancel to use default values.

Select Diversity for dual antennae.

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Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address and Memory Base Address might need modification to fit the system needs.

Check the system resources for non-conflicting settings before proceeding with installation

12. The Network Setup Wizard displays the network binding dialog and allows the user to change the binding to the various Windows NT services. Making modifications to this dialog is not necessary for a successful Spectrum24 installation. Click the Next button to continue.

13. The Network Setup Wizard displays the Start Network dialog. Click the Back button to return and modify previous dialogs. Otherwise, start the network by clicking the Next button.

14. The Network Setup Wizard displays the Network

Identification dialog. Type the Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain for this computer and click the Next button.

15. The Network Setup Wizard displays the final setup dialog, click the Finish button to complete the setup procedure.

16. The Network Settings Change dialog displays and requests a system shutdown. Click the Yes button to reboot.

17. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.20 Windows NT 3.51

1. Boot and login to the system.

2. Open the Network applet from the Control Panel.

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3. The Network Settings dialog prompts for Windows NT Networking installation, click the Yes button to

continue. When prompted, enter the full path to the Windows NT distribution files (i.e. A:\ for floppy based installation), and click the Continue button.

4. When the Network Adapter Card Detection dialog appears, click the Do Not Detect button to manually install the driver. Click the Continue button when the next dialog appears.

5. At the bottom of the Add Network Adapter list box, click <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer from the Network Adapter Card list and click the Continue button. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:\) by clicking the OK button.

6. When the Select OEM Option dialog appears, select the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter option. Click the OK button to continue.

7. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters. For the Symbol

Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the Access Point Net Id. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS ID to the Access Point ESS ID. For the WPOS/ISA bus

card, select the WPOS/ISA Adapter Type. Click the OK button when complete or the Cancel button to use default values.

Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address, and Memory Base Address might need modification to fit the needs of the system. Check the system resources for nonconflicting settings before proceeding with the installation.

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Select Diversity for dual antennae.

8. From the Windows NT Setup dialog, select any applicable transport protocols. Click the Continue button to proceed.

9. When prompted for protocol specific configuration, click the Symbol Spectrum24 Adapter in the appropriate dialogs.

10. Dialogs displays based on any protocol selections made. Proceed by clicking the Continue button for each dialog encountered.

11. After the Network Settings dialog appears, click Bindings to view the current protocol bindings.

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Use the Enable/Disable buttons to enable/disable the appropriate bindings, click the OK button when complete.

12. Click the OK button to exit the Network Control Panel applet.

13. A prompt requests configuration of the bound protocol stacks. Click the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter from the Adapter list and enter appropriate values.

14. If a warning appears that the network could not be started properly, click the OK button to continue. The network starts after reboot. If a Network Malfunction warning message dialog appears, click the No button to continue. The network starts properly after rebooting the machine.

15. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk and follow all remaining instructions to complete the installation.

6.21 Existing Network Installation

When using a previous driver version, remove the driver before installing the new one. Use the Network Control Panel applet Remove function to remove the driver and reboot the system. Follow the Driver Installation procedure below. Install only one Spectrum24 PC Card in a single machine. The Spectrum24 PC Card can coexist with a second non-Spectrum24 LAN adapter. Ensure proper protocol stack bindings (i.e. some stacks bind to both adapters but cannot function properly). Administrator group privileges are required to install network components.

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6.22 Windows NT 4.00

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network applet from the Control Panel.

3. Click Adapters, and click the Add button.

4. When the Select Network Adapter dialog appears, click the Have disk… button.

5. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:) by clicking the OK button.

6. Select the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and click the OK button to continue.

7. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters.

– For the Symbol Spring protocol, change the Net Id

to the Access Point Net Id.

– For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS ID

to the Access Point ESS ID.

– For the WPOS/ISA bus card, select the WPOS/ISA

Adapter Type.

8. Click the OK button when complete or the Cancel button to use default values.

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Select Diversity for dual antennae. Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address, and Memory Base Address might need

modification to fit the system needs. Check the system resources for nonconflicting settings before proceeding with installation.

9. When the Network dialog box appears, click the Protocols tab.

Verify that Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NDIS 3.0 Packet Driver Appears under Network Protocols.

10. Select Add.

11. When the Network Protocol list box appears, select the desired protocol.

12. Click OK.

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13. When Windows displays “Setup Needs To Copy Some Windows NT files”. Enter the full path to the Windows

NT distribution files (i.e. A:\ for floppy based installation), and click the Continue button.

14. Click the Bindings button to view the current protocol stack bindings. Click the Enable/Disable buttons to enable or disable the appropriate bindings.

15. Click the Close button to exit the Network settings.

16. If prompted to configure the bound protocol stacks at this time, select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter from the Adapter list and enter appropriate values.

17. The Network Settings Change dialog displays and requests a system shutdown. Click the Yes button to reboot.

18. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.22.1 Windows NT 3.51

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network applet from the Control Panel.

3. When the Network Settings dialog appears, click the Add Adapter button.

4. When the Add Network Adapter dialog appears, click <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer selection and click the Continue button.

5. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:\) by clicking the OK button.

6. Select the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter and click the OK button.

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7. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, set the appropriate driver/ adapter configuration parameters. For the Symbol Spring protocol, change the Net Id to the Access Point Net Id. For the IEEE 802.11 protocol, change the ESS ID to the Access Point ESS ID. For the WPOS/ISA bus

card, select the WPOS/ISA Adapter Type. click the OK button when complete or the Cancel button to use default values.

Verify in the Installed Network Software list that Symbol

Technologies Spectum24 NDIS and Spectrum24 Symbol Technologies WLAN are present. If not restart installation

8. Click Add Software button.

9. Add Network Software dialog list appears.

10. Select the desired Network Protocol. Click Continue.

11. The Windows NT Setup dialog box requests Windows NT distribution files. Enter the full path to the location (i.e. E:\i386 for a CD Rom installation) of these files. Click Continue.

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Interrupt Number, I/0 Port Address, and Memory Base Address might need modification to fit the system needs.

Check the system resources for nonconflicting settings before proceeding with installation.

Verify that Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter is selected before updating bindings. Select Diversity for dual antennae.

12. Click Bindings to view the current protocol stack bindings. Use the Enable/Disable buttons to enable or disable the appropriate bindings (enabled bindings have a yellow light bulb next to them).

13. Click OK to exit the Network Settings dialog.

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14. If prompted to configure the bound protocol stacks at this time, click the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter from the Adapter list and enter appropriate values.

15. The Network Settings Change dialog displays and requests a system shutdown. Click the Restart Now to reboot.

16. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.23 Windows NT Driver Update

Use the Update function in the Network Control Panel applet to update the Spectrum24 files on the hard disk. The existing driver/adapter configuration does not change.

6.24 Windows NT 4.0

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network Control Panel applet.

3. Select the Adapters tab.

4. Select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and click the Update button to continue.

5. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:\) by clicking the OK button.

6. When prompted, remove the installation disk.

7. Click the OK button.

8. Click the Close button to exit the Network applet.

9. Click the Yes button to restart the system.

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10. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.25 Windows NT 3.51

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network icon from the Control Panel.

3. Select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and click the Update button to continue.

4. Insert the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation diskette into the floppy drive and select the default path to the driver files (A:\) by clicking the OK button.

5. When prompted, remove the installation disk.

6. Click the OK button twice to exit the Network applet.

7. Click the Restart Now button to restart the system.

8. Remove the Spectrum24 ISA/PC Windows 95/NT Installation disk.

6.25.1 Network Adapter Configuration

Modify the Card Type and the ESS_ID or Net_ID. If there are resource conflicts, change one or more of the following: Interrupt Number, I/O Port Address, and Memory Base Address. To reconfigure the driver/adapter do the following:

6.26 Windows NT 4.00

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network icon from the Control Panel.

3. Select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and click the Configure button.

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4. Select Adapters, select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter and click the Properties button.

5. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT Installation dialog appears, select a field and use the arrow buttons to display a list of valid values or use the

keyboard to enter a value.

Enter values with a leading ‘0x’ representing hex-decimal numbers with leading ‘0x’ when using keyboard entry.

6. When all values have been changed, click the OK button to save and exit. Click the Cancel button to abort and exit.

6.27 Windows NT 3.51

1. Boot and log into the system.

2. Open the Network icon from the Control Panel.

3. Select the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter, and click the Configure button.

4. When the Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 NT

Installation dialog appears, select a field and use the arrow buttons to display a list of valid values or use the

keyboard to enter a value.

Windows 95/NT Driver Installations

Enter values displayed with a leading ‘0x’ representing hex-decimal numbers with the leading ‘0x’ when using keyboard entry.

5. When all values have been changed, click the OK button to save and exit. Click the Cancel button to abort and exit.

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Refer to appendix B for the table containing a description of the parameters and the range of acceptable values.

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Chapter 7 DOS/Windows For

Workgroups Driver Installation

7.1 Preventing Memory Range Conflicts

The ISA Plug and Play WLAN card requires users to load SLAINIT.EXE prior to loading the driver or updating the firmware. Ensure the firmware is up to date. Refer to firmware update section for instructions on firmware version verification.

1. To prevent conflicts with other devices, use an extended memory manager (i.e., EMM386, etc.). Exclude the upper memory block where the adapter resides. Modify the memory manager device line in CONFIG.SYS, if the adapter has a memory location starting at 0xD000 operating in memory mode and EMM386 is being used.

– For memory mode operation:

[DEVICE]=[path]EMM386.EXE X=D000-D7FF

– For I/O mode operation:

[DEVICE]=[path]EMM386.EXE X=D000-D0FF

2. Modify the network configuration to include the memory range used by the WLAN adapter.

– Exclude a 4 KB memory range for I/O Mode

operation.

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– Exclude a 32 KB memory range for memory

mode operation.

Refer to the Network Configuration for further details. Memory manager parameter settings vary. Refer to the memory manager software documentation

3. Reboot the system.

Refer to Vendor docmentation for setup and installation of third-party network software and drivers.

7.2 Spectrum24 Automated Driver Installation

The installation program copies the ODI driver and configuration files for the Novell Client to the hard drive. The installation program can modify AUTOEXC.BAT. The automatic installation program assumes default settings. To control value selection, use the manual installation option.The installation program also includes diagnostics functions for testing the adapter. For additional information, refer to the README.TXT file provided on the DOS (16 bit) Drivers and Utilities diskette.

• For ODI, select ODI Installation from the main menu. This allows an automatic or manual driver installation and configuration.

• For NDIS, select Driver Installation Instructions from the main menu. For installation program overview, select Help from the main menu and select Installation Overview. To control value selection, use the manual installation.

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A default installation is assumed for all driver installations. All references made are to default directories for all installations.

1. Power up the system to a DOS prompt.

2. Insert the Drivers and Utilities Installation Diskette into the floppy drive.

3. Change the drive and path to the location of the Drivers and Utilities diskette.

4. Press the Enter key.

5. Type

Install.

6. Follow the instructions from the installation program. Reboot the system when prompted.

If the automatic installation program was not used, copy the files as needed (LSL.COM, SLAINIT.EXE,

SL8ODIPC.COM) from the Drivers and Utilities Installation diskette to the appropriate directory on the hard disk.

7.3 NDIS Manual Installation

For NDIS, MUs require the radio device driver SL8NDIS.EXE. A protocol manager (e.g. PROTMAN) binds NDIS drivers to the protocol stack. A network bind (e.g. NETBIND) program binds all the network stack components. NDIS loads as a system block device driver NDIS drivers install in the CONFIG.SYS.

The NDIS driver supports network configurations compatible with the NDIS v2.01 specification NDIS configured systems require the following:

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• SL8NDIS.EXE - The Spectrum24 radio device driver.

• PROTMAN - A protocol manager to bind NDIS drivers

to the protocol stack.

• NETBIND - a network bind program for all network stack components.

• Other protocol drivers as required

Locate NDIS network parameters in Protocol.ini. Edit Protocol.ini using an ASCII text editor. The following example assumes a default installation of the third party network software. Refer to individual vendor documentation for setup of specific network software being used. [PATH] refers to the location of files on the hard drive. If the automatic installation program was not used, copy the files as needed (PROTMAN.DOS, SL8NDIS.EXE, NETBIND.COM) from the Drivers and Utilities Installation diskette to the appropriate directory on the hard disk.

7.4 Modifying Config.sys

Verify the following lines in Config.sys are present:

DEVICE=[PATH]\PROTMAN.DOS /C:\

DEVICE=[PATH]\SL8NDIS.exe

• other protocol drivers as required

7.5 Modifying Autoexec.bat

In AUTOEXEC.BAT verify the following:

[PATH]\NETBIND.COM

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7.6 Modifying Protocol.ini

Modify PRTOCOL.INI to include:

[sample PROTOCOL.INI entry for SYMBOL NDIS driver]

[protman]

DriverName=SYMBOL$

[SYMBOLNET]

DRIVERNAME=SYMBOL$

IOADDRESS=0x300

INT=5

MEM=0xD000

ESS_ID=101

DIVERSITY=NO

• other Keywords as required from appendix D.

[Other protocol driver sections as required]

7.7 ODI Manual Installation

For ODI, MUs require a Multiple Link Interface Driver (MLID) called SL8ODIPC.COM. SL8ODIPC.COM is the

radio device driver. The multiple stacks the MU uses (e.g. TCP/IP) are known as the Multiple Protocol Interfaces (MPI). A link support layer (LSL) program provides the link between MLID and MPI. ODI loads as a Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program. ODI program files run from the command line or as part of a batch file.

Edit ODI binding and configuration information stored in NET.CFG with an ASCII text editor using the appropriate keywords found in Appendix D. The following examples assume a default installation of third party network

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programs. [PATH] refers to the location of files on the hard drive. If the automatic installation program was not used, copy the files as needed (LSL.COM, SL8ODIPC.COM, ) from the Drivers and Utilities Installation diskette to the appropriate directory on the hard disk.

7.8 Modifying Autoexec.bat

Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT to include the following:

[PATH]\LSL

[PATH]\SLAINIT (If using an ISA card)

[PATH]\SL8ODIPC

• other protocol drivers as required.

7.9 Modifying Net.cfg

With an ASCII text editor, create NET.CFG in the network directory. Include the following statements:

LINK DRIVER SLAODI

FRAME ETHERNET_II

MODE IO

IOADDRESS 300

INTERRUPT 5

ESS_ID 101

Verify the values do not conflict with other system interrupts, I/O and memory ranges. Refer to Appendix D for a detailed description of DOS keyword definitions.

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7.10 Keyword usage

Certain keywords enable or disable features, modes and usage of the Spectrum24 adapter in different environments. Refer to Appendix D for a detailed definition of all DOS keywords.

7.11 Enabling Plug and Play

In both cases set the driver keyword PNP to YES. Verify that the keywords Cardservices and Socketservices are not present or are set to NO.

For ODI, in NET.CFG enter:

PNP YES

CARDSERVICES NO

SOCKETSERVICES NO

For NDIS, in PROTOCOL.INI enter:

PNP=YES

CARDSERVICES=NO

SOCKETSERVICES=NO

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The ISA Plug and Play WLAN card requires users to load SLAINIT.EXE prior to loading the driver or updating the firmware. For ODI, from the command line or in a batch file load the following:

LSL.COM

SLAINIT.EXE

SL8ODIPC.COM

• other protocol drivers as required.

For NDIS, in the config.sys file include:

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\PROTMAN.DOS

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\SLAINIT.EXE

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\SL8NDIS.EXE

• other protocol drivers as required.

7.12 Enabling CardServices

Load SLAINIT.EXE prior to loading the driver in order to use Card and Socket Services with the PCMCIA Adapter card. Using Card and Socket Services allows Hot Swapping the PCMCIA Adapter card. It also provides protection against resource conflicts.

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For ODI, from the command line or in a batch file enter:

LSL.COM

SLAINIT.EXE

SL8ODIPC.COM

• other protocol drivers as required.

For NDIS, in config.sys enter:

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\PROTMAN.DOS

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\SLAINIT.EXE

[DEVICE]=[PATH]\SL8NDIS.EXE

• other protocol drivers as required.

Ensure that the driver keywords Cardservices and Socketservices have been set to Yes . Verify that PNP is not present or has been set to No.

For ODI, in NET.CFG enter:

PNP NO

CARDSERVICES YES

SOCKETSERVICES YES

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For NDIS, in PROTOCOL.INI enter:

PNP=NO

CARDSERVICES=YES

SOCKETSERVICES=YES

Modify the driver keywords Memory and IOAddress if desired. SL8INIT.EXE uses the values to request resources from Card Services. Card Services provides values if they are unavailable. If the SL8INIT.EXE keyword DynamicResources is set to Yes , SL8INIT.EXE accepts these values and passes them to the driver.

7.13 Windows for Workgroups (v3.11)

7.13.0.1 Preparation.

Before installing the driver for Windows for Workgroups, verify or obtain the following:

• Spectrum24 network adapter installed

• WFW v3.11 installation media

• the Spectrum24 driver disk.

If a previous Spectrum24 driver was installed, remove it before installing the new Spectrum24 driver.

7.14 Installing The Driver

1. After Windows starts, from Program Manager open the group MAIN.

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2. Double click on the Windows setup applet.

3. Open the Options menu. Click Change Network Settings.

4. Select WFW network or windows support for another network.

5. Select Drivers.

6. Select Symbol Spectrum24 LAN Adapter and click Remove.

7. Click Close, click OK.

8. Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter.

9. Enter the new OEMSETUP.INF file location.

10. Select the new Spectrum24 802.11 adapter from the list. Click OK.

11. From the Network Drivers dialog box, select Setup.

12. Set the parameters in this box.

13. Select Advanced.

14. Enter the ESS_ID number (Use double-quotes when entering the number). Click OK.

15. Click OK in the adapter settings dialog box.

16. At the Network Drivers dialog box, continue following the WFW instructions.

17. When the prompt Files for Symbol Spectrum24 802.11

LAN Adapter are currently installed, do you want to replace them? appears, click YES.

18. Enter

the path where the new OEMSETUP.INF file

is located

19. Complete the WFW installation instructions on the screen.

20. Remove the installation disk.

21. Restart System for changes to take effect.

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After restarting the system, the Spectrum24 802.11 adapter driver parameters remain active and present under setup in WFW network settings. The Spring parameters remain present under network settings in WFW. This does not indicate any abnormalities with the new Spectrum24 802.11 driver.

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Appendix A Windows 95 Network

Configuration Properties

Parameters For PSP

Beacon Algorithm

Beacon Maximum

Beacon Minimum

Power Mode selects Continuously

Description Range and

the algorithm used to determine how often the adapter wakes up to check for data in the associated access point. A lower number means that the adapter wakes up more frequently. Algorithm 11 means that the adapter adapts to the traffic load.

specifies the highest number used (in PSP mode only) when the Beacon Algorithm is set to 11.

specifies the lowest number used when the Beacon Algorithm is set to 11.

Aware Mode (CAM) or Power Saving Protocol (PSP) mode.

Default

Range: 1 - 11 Default: 1

Range: 1 - 10 Default: 10

Range: 1 - 10 Default: 1

Range: CAM, PSP Default: CAM

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Parameters

Description Range and

For MicroAP

MicroAP 1 Megabit

indicates 1 Mbps base rate supported.

Base rate. Hop Sequence frequency hopping

sequence selection (MicroAP only).

Hop Set frequency hopping

set selection (MicroAP only).

Access Point Id Access Point Id setting

(MicroAP and Symbol protocol only).

Beacon Delay frequency 'hops'

between broadcast 'DTIM' transmissions (MicroAP only).

Beacon Delay frequency 'hops'

between broadcast 'beacon' transmissions (MicroAP and Symbol protocol only).

Default

Range: No, Yes Default: None

Range: 1 - 79, 255 = auto-select Default: 255 - autoselect

R an g e : 1 - 3 Default: 1

Range: 0x0 - 0x7F, <Auto> = autoselect

Default: <Auto> Range: 1 - 10

Default: 1

Range: 1 - 10

Default: 10

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Other

Description Range and Default

Parameters

IP Address Mobile IP Home

TCP/IP Address.

Delay Time Mobile IP Delay

Time.

Registration Timeout

Mobile IP Registration timeout.

Mandatory BSS ID

specifies a BSS ID address (IEEE address) of an Access Point with which this unit associates.

Preferred BSS ID

specifies a BSS ID address (IEEE address) for an Access Point with which this unit should associate.

1 Megabit Support

indicates how 1 Mbps data rate is supported.

2 Megabit Support

indicates how 2 Mbps data rate is supported.

Range: Any Valid IEEE TCP/IP address. Default: none

Range: 1 - 120 Default: 60

Range: 1 - 10 Default: 3

Range: Any valid IEEE address. Default: 0 (none)

Range: Any valid IEEE address Default: 0 (none)

Range: No, Yes Default: Yes

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Other

Description Range and Default

Parameters

Card Type identifies the

physical form factor and bus type for the Spectrum24

Range: PCMCIA, WPOS/ISA, Plug and Play Default: PCMCIA

adapter.

Diversity enables/disables

secondary antenna.

Range: Yes-Dual, No-Single Default: No

ESS ID identifies the ESS

(Extended Service Set) ID for the network with which the adapter

Range: any displayable ASCII character string up to 32 characters long. Default: "101"

associates.

Hop Sequence frequency hopping

sequence selection (MicroAP and

Range: 1 - 22, <Auto> = auto-select

Default: <Auto> Symbol protocol only).

Net_ID AP or MicroAP

Network IDentifier (Net_ID Symbol protocol only).

Range: any string of

displayable ASCII

characters up to 32

characters long.

Default: 0x101

Mobile IP enable Mobile IP. Range: Enabled,

Disabled

Default: Disabled

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Appendix B Windows NT Network

Configuration Parameters

Parameters For PSP

Beacon Algorithm

Beacon Maximum

Beacon Minimum

Description Range and

Default

the algorithm used to determine how often the adapter wakes up to check for data in the associated Access Point. A lower number means that the adapter wakes up more frequently. Algorithm 11 means that the adapter adapts to the traffic load.

specifies the highest number used (in PSP mode only) when the Beacon Algorithm is set to 11.

specifies the lowest number used when the Beacon Algorithm is set to 11.

Range: 1 - 11 Default: 1

Range: 1 - 10 Default: 10

Range:1 - 10 Default: 1

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Power Mode selects Continuously

Aware Mode (CAM)

Range: CAM, PSP

Default: CAM or Power Saving Protocol (PSP) mode.

Parameters For MicroAP

802.11 Beacon Delay

Description Range and

Default

frequency hops between broadcast

Range: 1 - 10

Default: 1 DTIM transmissions (MicroAP only).

802.11 Hop Sequence

frequency hopping sequence selection (MicroAP only).

Range: 1 - 79,

255 = auto-select

Default: 255 -

auto-select

802.11Hop Set

frequency hopping set selection

Range: 1 - 3

Default: 1 (MicroAP only).

MicroAP enables/disables

MicroAP operation

Range: Yes, No

Default: No mode.

MicroAP AP_ID MAP MAC address. Default: <Auto> MicroAP Beacon

Delay

frequency 'hops' between broadcast

Range: 1 - 10

Default: 10 'beacon' transmissions (MicroAP and Symbol protocol only).

MicroAP Hop Sequence

frequency hopping sequence selection (MicroAP and Symbol protocol only).

Range: 1 - 22,

<Auto> = auto-

select

Default: <Auto>

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Parameters

Description Range And Default

for Rate Control

1 Megabit Support

indicates how 1 Mbps data rate is supported.

2 Megabit Support

indicates how 2 Mbps data rate is supported.

Other

Description Range And

Parameters

Card Type identifies the physical

form factor and bus type for the Spectrum24 adapter.

Diversity enables/disables

secondary antenna.

ESS_ID identifies the ESS

(Extended Service Set) ID for the network with which the adapter associates.

Net_ID AP or MicroAP network

identifier (Net_ID Symbol protocol only).

Range: No, Yes, Mandatory Default: Yes

Default

Range: PCMCIA, WPOS/ISA Default: PCMCIA

Range: Yes-Dual, No-Single Default: No

Range: any displayable ASCII character string up to 32 characters long. Default: "101"

Range: any string of displayable ASCII characters up to 32 characters long. Default: 0x101

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802.11 Mandatory BSS ID

802.11 Preferred BSS ID

specifies a BSS ID (IEEE address) for an Access Point with which this unit associates.

specifies a BSS ID address (IEEE address) for an Access Point with which this unit associates.

Range: Any valid IEEE address. Default: 0 (none)

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Appendix C Windows NT/95

Utilities Setup

C.1 Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 S24INFO

C.1.1 Preparation.

Before installing S24INFO on NT 4.0 or Windows 95 systems, verify or obtain the following:

• The system is running Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95.

• A Spectrum24 driver is installed and configured.

• A Spectrum24 transport is installed.

• A Spectrum24 card is installed.

• Ten megabytes of available disk space.

• S24INFO utility software.

Install S24INFO utility after successfully installing the Spectrum24 adapter on the computer.

C.1.2 Installing S24INFO

1. Insert the S24INFO installation disk #1 into the floppy drive.

2. Click the Start Button. Select Run.

3. Enter

4. Continue to follow the SETUP program through the

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A:setup in the Run Dialog text box. Enter the

correct drive and path for location of setup program, if location differs from the example. Click OK.

S24INFO installation process.

Windows NT/95 Utilities Setup

C.1.3 Starting S24INFO

1. Click Start.

2. Click Programs.

3. Click Symbol Technologies

4. Open S24INFO.

If a shortcut to S24INFO was placed on the desktop during installation, double-click shortcut to start S24INFO.

C.1.4 Uninstalling S24INFO

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Open the Add/Remove Programs applet.

3. Click on item in list.

4. Continue to follow the S24INFO uninstall program.

C.2 Windows NT 3.51 S24INFO

C.2.1 Preparation.

Before installing S24INFO on NT 3.51 verify or obtain the following:

• The system is running Windows NT 3.51.

• A Spectrum24 Driver is installed and configured.

• A Spectrum24 Transport is installed.

• A Spectrum24 card is installed.

• Ten megabytes available hard-disk space.

• S24INFO utility software.

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Install S24INFO utility after successfully installing the Spectrum24 adapter on the computer.

C.2.2 Installing S24INFO

1. Insert the S24INFO installation disk #1 into the floppy drive.

2. Open Program Manager.

3. Click File from the file menu bar.

4. Click Run, enter path for the location of setup program, if location differs from the example. Click OK.

5. Continue to follow the SETUP program through the installation process (additional diskettes can be required).

C.2.3 Starting S24INFO

1. Open the Program Manager.

2. Open the Symbol Technologies Program Group.

3. Open the S24INFO applet.

Windows NT/95 Utilities Setup

A:setup Enter the correct drive and

C.2.4 Uninstalling S24INFO

1. Open the Program Manager.

2. Open Symbol Technologies folder.

3. Open the Uninstall S24INFO applet and follow through with all the uninstall procedures.

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C.3 Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 S24UTIL

C.3.1 Preparation.

Before installing S24UTIL on NT 4.0 or Windows 95 systems verify or obtain the following:

• The system is running Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95.

• A Spectrum24 Driver is installed and configured.

• A Spectrum24 Transport is installed.

• A Spectrum24 card is installed.

• S24UTIL Utility software.

Install S24UTIL after successfully installing the Spectrum24 adapter on the computer.

C.3.2 Installing S24UTIL

1. Insert the S24UTIL installation disk 1 into the floppy drive.

2. Click the Start Button. Select Run.

3. Enter

4. Continue to follow the SETUP program through the

A:setup in the Run Dialog box. Click OK (enter

the correct drive and path for location of setup program, if location is different than the example).

S24UTIL installation process (additional diskettes can be required).

C.3.3 Starting S24UTIL

1. Click Start.

2. Click Programs.

3. Click Symbol Technologies.

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4. Open S24UTIL.

If a shortcut to S24UTIL was placed on the desktop during installation, double-click shortcut to start S24UTIL.

C.3.4 Uninstalling S24UTIL

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Open the Add/Remove Programs applet.

3. Click on item in list.

4. Continue to follow the S24UTIL uninstall program.

5. Windows NT 3.51 S24UTIL.

C.4 Windows NT 3.51 S24UTIL

C.4.1 Preparation.

Before installing S24UTIL on NT 3.51 systems verify or obtain the following:

Windows NT/95 Utilities Setup

• The system is running Windows NT 3.51.

• A Spectrum24 Driver is installed and configured.

• A Spectrum24 Transport is installed.

• A Spectrum24 card is installed.

• Ten megabytes available hard-disk space.

• S24 Utility software.

Install S24UTIL after the successfully installing the Spectrum24 adapter driver and Spectrum24 transport.

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C.4.2 Installing S24UTIL

1. Insert the S24UTIL installation disk #1 into the floppy drive.

2. Open Program Manager.

3. Click File from the file menu bar and click Run.

4. Enter

5. Continue to follow the SETUP program through

A:setup click OK.

the installation process (additional diskettes can be required).

C.4.3 Starting S24UTIL

1. Open the Symbol Technologies Program Group.

2. Open the S24UTIL applet.

C.4.4 Uninstalling S24UTIL

1. Open Program Manager.

2. Open Symbol Technologies folder.

3. Open the Uninstall applet and follow uninstall procedures.

C.5 Reinstalling S24UTIL or S24INFO

Unless the driver or transport layer has been removed or reinstalled, reconfiguring these drivers is necessary. To install S24UTIL or S24INFO on a computer that already has a copy running, follow the installation instructions above. The installation program finds the installed copy and uses its location as the default location for reinstalling. A backup copy of previously installed files generates.

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C.5.1 Conversion

When converting from an existing 32-bit installation to new driver and transport versions, uninstall the old version. Use the update option for installing the new driver, and install the new transport.

C.6 Windows Utilities Description

The installation media contains utilities to diagnose a radio or network problem for use in Windows NT and Windows

95. The operating environment the radio runs should not affect radio performance, for example range, RF error rates, roaming, etc. The 32-bit Spectrum24 utilities are: S24UTIL and S24INFO.

• S24INFO is a status utility similar in function to the DOS S_INFO tool. The S24INFO utility monitors a Spectrum24 adapter and displays adapter activity. Configure to display variables. The S24INFO utility provides access to a Spectrum24 WLAN adapter using a Windows NT 3.51/4.0 Workstation or Server or Windows 95. S24INFO supports both the Spectrum24 PC Card adapter and ISA adapters in standard Mobile Unit (MU) configurations.

• S24UTIL is a configuration utility very similar to S_UTIL.

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C.7 Monitor Spectrum24 MU Mode

Figure 7-1: Monitor Spectrum24 Main Window (MU mode).

C.8 Using S24INFO

The S24INFO Monitor Spectrum24 MU window has four menu bar items.

• Click File and select Exit to close S24INFO.

• Click Statistics to view additional tables on the main

window. Available tables include Transmit, Receive and Miscellaneous.

• Click APTable. The APTable provides statistics about individual Access Points (AP). The APTable appears beside the Transmit and Receive table.

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• The Help menu provides access to the Help contents menu item and an About dialog that identifies the S24INFO version plus Spectrum24 drivers recognized in the system. Additional help appears when the cursor passes over a component on the screen, by displaying informative messages in the status bar.

S24INFO can run in either Monitor Spectrum24 MU mode for a MobileUnit or Monitor Spectrum24 MAP for Micro Access Point mode depending on the internal configuration of the Spectrum24 adapter.

Figure 7-2:

mode)

Monitor Spectrum24 Main Window with statistics.(MU

• Transmit Statistics replaces the Association Events table located in the bottom left on the main window.

• Receive Statistics appears in the bottom right of the window when activated.

• Miscellaneous locates in the upper right when activated.

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• Click the associated OK button to close the Tra nsm it and Receive Statistics tables or select the checked Transmit or Receive items from the Statistics menu to close Transmit and Receive Statistics tables.

• Select the checked Miscellaneous line, from the Statistics menu to close the Miscellaneous table. Refer

to Statistics and Configuration Screen descriptions In MU Mode in this appendix for a detailed description of these tables.

Tables Update twice per second. Graphs update once per second.

C.9 Statistics and Configuration Screen Descriptions In MU Mode

Status

Firmware adapter firmware version and date. Country adapter country code. Standard

indicates the standard hop set. This field displays Japan, Korea, France, Spain, Israel or Belgium, as appropriate.

IEEE Address indicates the Spectrum24 adapter

MAC address.

Self Test Status verifies that the Spectrum24 adapter

functions correctly.

Run Time elapsed time since adapter was

started. This counter rolls over at approximately 36 hours.

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Transmit

Total Host Packets the packet quantity transmitted by the

Spectrum24 adapter.

Non-Directed Packets broadcast packets transmitted to APs

without a specified recipient.

Directed Packets packets transmitted to a specified

recipient.

Total Bytes total bytes transmitted. The bar graph

reflects hundreds of bytes per second.

Receive

Total Host Packets the packet quantity received by the

Spectrum24 adapter.

Non-Directed Packetsbroadcast packets received by

the adapter.

Directed Packets packets received for a specified

address.

Total Bytes total bytes received. The bar graph

reflects hundreds of bytes per second.

Counters go from 0 to a maximum value, and wrap back to zero.

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Association Events

Status indicates if the Spectrum24 adapter

Number of Associations

AP Count shows how many different APs the

Full Scans the complete scans used to

Partial Scans the partial scans used to determine

AP ID the identifier assigned to the AP. BSSID displays the Basic Service Set

is associated or unassociated with an AP (out of range).

indicates how many times the Spectrum24 adapter has established or reestablished AP communication.

Spectrum24 adapter has available for association.

determine communication quality. Even when not accessed a full scan occurs once each second.

communication quality.

IDentification number.

Counters go from 0 to a maximum value, and wrap back to zero.

Configuration

Frequency displays the current Spectrum24

adapter frequency.

Diversity If a second antenna is enabled

diversity reads Yes. If not, diversity reads No.

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