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32-bit PCI slot to a RadioLAN wireless network. RadioLAN wireless networks allow network stations to access shared network resources using a full 10Mbps connection, without typical cabling requirements. The RadioLAN PCI CardLINK comes with NDIS 4 and NDIS 5 drivers to support the following Microsoft Operating Systems: ™...
Access Point to another without user intervention. For instance, a portable computer using a RadioLAN PCMCIA card may easily move from one area of the building to another area served by a separate Access Point, while receiving constant 10Mbps service. This allows the user to take the computer from the office area to a conference room and continue to work on the network.
Performing the Test To perform the test, you must first setup the laptop station to monitor the Access Point. To configure the station, see Monitor on page 6 for more information. 1. Install and run RadioNET Manager on the laptop. See Section 2: RadioNET Manager 2.
N E T N S T A L L I N G A D I O Installing RadioNET Manager: 1. Insert the CD-Rom into the appropriate drive. 2. Click on Start, then click on Run. 3. Enter D:\rnetmgr\setup.exe (If your CD-Rom drive letter is different, substitute you CD-Rom drive letter for D).
RadioNET Manager Menu Items The menu items are located across the top of the screen just below the RadioNET Manager title line. The functions available to you are listed below. • File • Monitor • Help You can use these options in conjunction with various screens in the program, but not all options are available at all times.
If you encounter difficulties while using RadioNET Manager, you will need specific information about the program you are using to receive assistance from the RadioLAN Technical Support Staff. This information is contained in the ABOUT RADIONET MANAGER screen. The screen can be accessed through the Help menu option at the top of the screen.
Figure 5: RadioNET Manager Version Information Screen N E T M A D I O A N A G E R RadioNET Manager displays three viewing options. These options are displayed as icons on the left side of the screen. From top to bottom, the view options are: •...
Features Click the upgrade button to enter an optional Feature. Encryption is a possible feature, and a key from RadioLAN is required to use this Feature. Network Information and Statistics View To enter the Information View select the middle icon. This view is a three-tab file that provides infor- mation about the network stations, their connectivity and station transmission statistics.
Figure 11: Network Information and Station Info Tab The information contained in this table is read-only information and can only be modified through individual station modifications in the MODIFY NETWORK PARAMETERS found under the Configuration View. Station Name This column lists the Station Name of each PC on the wireless network. RadioNET Address This column lists the MAC address for each station on the wireless network.
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Figure 12: Network Information and Connectivity Screen Quality (Colored) Column The Quality column is immediately to the right of the name columns. The quality of communication is rated from 0 - 5, with 5 being the highest, or best possible score. This column indicates the con- nectivity (or quality) of communication with that station.
Stop The Stop button is located at the bottom of the screen between the Start and Reset buttons. By clicking the Stop button, you can end the connectivity test, making the animated icon in the left- hand corner disappear. If you change to another RadioNET Manager screen, or minimize RadioNET Manager the test stops.
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Transmit and Receive Totals Indicates the total number of frames sent to and received from other stations. Successful % The percentage of test frames that successfully reached their destination station. Avg Retrans This field displays the average number of retransmissions. The system retransmits a data frame when the remote station has not acknowledged the original frame.
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Frames to Send This field allows you to select the number of data frames that you will transmit to the station listed in the Destination box. Frame Size This field allows you to select the size of data frames that you will transmit to the station listed in the Destination box.
R A N S C E I V E R The Transceiver is the only external component in the RadioLAN system (see Figure 16). It contains an internal radio and antenna that allow your personal computer to communicate with other com- puters on the same network without making hard-wired cable connections to a hub.
RAN SCEIVER ABLE TO THE The connector at the end of the transceiver cable does not fit the jack on the Model 150 card’s bracket. 1. Connect the connector with screws on the adapter cable to the connector at the end of the trans- ceiver’s cable.
L A C I N G T H E A D I O You can place the radio transceiver onto a desktop, or you can hang the transceiver on a cubical wall. If you choose to hang the transceiver, use a strip of Velcro the wall.
Choose No, so Windows does not search for an adapter, then Click on Next. Figure 27: Search For New Hardware Choose Network Adapters from the list, and Click on Next. Figure 28: Network Adapters Click on Have Disk, then insert the RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI Driver CD.
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Figure 29: Have Disk Enter the path for the CD (For example, D:\), then Click on OK. You will see RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI highlighted, then Click on OK. Figure 30: Select RadioLAN Device Windows 95 will assign the resources displayed, then Click on Next. Windows 95 will copy files from the Driver CD, then ask for the Windows 95 CD.
Click on Have Disk, then insert the RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI Driver CD. Figure 32: Network Control Panel Enter the path for the CD (For example, D:\), then Click on OK. The RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI will be highlighted. Figure 33: Select RadioLAN Device Click on OK.
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Figure 35: Network Adapters (You may be asked for Protocol Settings). Figure 36: TCP/IP Properties Click on Yes to Restart.
Click Next twice. Windows will copy some files then Click on Finish. Click on Yes to reboot. Figure 38: Restart Windows will detect PCMCIA Card Services and automatically install it. Windows will detect the RadioLAN 10BaseRadio Network (PCI Card). Figure 39: Detect RadioLAN Device...
Next twice. Figure 40: Specify a location If asked for the RadioLAN Driver Disk enter D:\WIN98 and Click on OK. If asked for the Windows 98 CD, enter the location, and Click on OK. Click on Finish. If you want to change Network Protocols or Client settings, then Click on No when asked to reboot, change those settings in the Network Control Panel, then when asked to reboot, choose Yes.
A N D I N D O W S To remove the drivers for a RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI Adapter from the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Operating System, use the following procedures: Invoke the Network Setup program, Click on the My Computer icon, followed by the Control Panel folder, and then the Network icon.
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I N D O W S O R L A T E R To remove the driver for a RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI Adapter from the Windows NT 4.0 Operating System, use the following procedures: Launch the Network Setup program. Click on Control Panel, and then Network.
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E M O V A L F O R I N D O W S To remove the driver for a RadioLAN/10 adapter from a Windows 2000 Operating System, use the following procedure: Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware. Click on Hardware Wizard. Click on Next.
Problems with the RadioLAN drivers may be viewed from the Control Panel, System Device Manager. If a yellow mark is next to the RadioLAN 10BaseRadio PCI selection, then the driver is not loaded. If the PCI CardBus Bridges are not detected, then you may need a newer PCI BIOS. If the PCI CardLINK is not detected, you may have a defective card.
2 0 0 0 I N D O W S Problems associated with the startup of RadioLAN drivers are reported via the Event Viewer, or view the Device Manager. If the PCI CardBus Bridges are not detected, then you may need a newer PCI BIOS. If the PCI CardLINK is not detected, you may have a defective card.
After installing and powering your PC, you should notice flashing on the LED indicators found on the radio transceiver. It is normal to see these indicators flashing while in operation. If you are not able to resolve a problem, see the RadioLAN Web Site for technical assistance: http://www.radiolan.com/technical.html...
L O S S A R Y This glossary provides definitions for some technical terms related to local area networks. ™ Developed by RadioLAN, a technology that manages the wireless network 10BaseRadio ensuring reliable, high-speed networking. IEEE 802.3 established this standard for Ethernet over unshielded twisted- 10BaseT pair wiring.
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A central controlling device in the network. Hertz. The number of cycles that a frequency makes in a given amount of time. Radio Frequency is measured in Herts. RadioLAN uses a carrier that broadcasts at the 5.8Ghz (gigaHertz) band, or at the radio band where the frequency modulates at five billion, eight hundred million cycles each second.
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RadioLAN/10 RadioLAN’s family of 10Mbps wireless LAN products. These products are based on 10BaseRadio Radius The distance from the center of a circle to the outside edge of the circle. Radio Frequency. An eight-pin modular connector used to connect the 10BaseT feed to the RJ45 adapter card.
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(90 meters) open environments; will cover approx. 15,000-45,000 square feet (1200-3800 square meters) 2 – level network access control, optional RSA 40-bit or 128-bit Peer-to-peer architecture 486 or faster with 16MB RAM (101,130,140,150) Differential pulse position modulation 10BaseT (IEEE 802.3) ™ encryption...
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Radio Transceiver Unit Transmission power Antenna LEDs Software Wireless Operating System Management Driver Support Environmental Temperature Relative humidity Approvals 50mW peak power per station, 25mW average power per 100 milliseconds 2 omni-directional antennas with diversity 1 connection LED ™ 10BaseRadio RadioNET ™...