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Summit WMScanner Overview
For Measurements, use these recent Atheros 802.11 chipset LAN Cards:
Ubiquity SR71 USB a/b/g/n Adapter
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Netgear 802.11a/b/g Wireless PC Card (model #WAG511)
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Cisco a/b/g Cardbus Adapter (model #AIR-CB21AG-A-K9)
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Ubiquiti Networks SuperRange Cardbus
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D-Link DWA 645 Rangebooster N 650 Notebook Adapter
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AirPcap N 802.11 Wireless Packet Capture Card
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Installation on XP, Vista 32, Vista 64
Installing Summit WMScanner is similar to installing any other Windows-based application. Because
this software uses electronic license control, you will be required to obtain an activation code after
installation. In order to install, you will need your installation CD, and some means of transferring files
to your PC or receive an email directly on your PC.
NOTE
Summit WMScanner is not supported on any Virtual Machine (VM) like VMWare, Virtual Box, Virtaul PC and so on.
Summit WMScanner can be successfully installed on the system, but cannot be executed on it. Any attempt to run
the application on a Virtual Machine results in a warning message and termination of the application.
Preparation
It is very important to perform some preparatory steps so your installation goes smoothly. Read the
QuickStart now, as this contains important (updated) information not included in this manual.
Windows Service Packs: If your operating system has not been updated with the latest Microsoft
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Windows Service Packs, visit the Microsoft support web site, download the service packs and install
them. Your software will work best running under Windows XP, Windows Vista 32, Windows Vista
64 with the most recent updates. These updates are available through
Internet Explorer Upgrades: The WININET libraries distributed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or
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higher are required. If you do not have access to these libraries or Internet Explorer, please contact
Extreme Networks customer support.
Backing Up Previous Work: If you are upgrading a previous installation of Summit WMScanner,
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Extreme Networks recommends that you back up your Workspace folder, Antennas folder, and BOM
folder prior to installation. These folders are located in the root installation directory for your
installed software. The proper procedure to back up your work is detailed in the Quick Start Guide
accompanying the software.
Administrative Privileges: A user with local machine administrative privileges must install Summit
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WMScanner. Non-administrative users may use the software once it has been installed.
Administrator must give write privileges to the non administrative users, to the Summit WMScanner
directory in the Program Files directory.
Before installing the driver on Vista (32 bit), execute the following steps:
1 Run GPEdit.msc (the Group Policy editor).
2 Open Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation.
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www.windowsupdate.com
Summit WMScanner Users Guide
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