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  • Page 1 Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Proxim also warrants the media containing the Symphony software against failure for a period of ninety (90) days. Proxim will not honor this warranty if there has been any attempt to tamper with or remove the product’s external foil label. This warranty does not cover and Proxim will not be liable for any damage or failure caused by misuse, abuse, acts of God, accidents, or other causes beyond Proxim’s control, or claim by any...
  • Page 3 In no event shall Proxim, Inc. be responsible or liable for any damages arising: From the use of the product; From the loss of use, revenue or profit of the product; or As a result of any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond the control of Proxim, Inc.;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connectivity to an Ethernet Network Which Has High-Speed Internet Access ..................... 15 Connectivity to a Network Server ............16 3. Installing the Symphony Hardware ......17 Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway ............17 LED Indicators ..................19 Symphony Adapters ................20 Symphony PNP ISA Card ..............20 Symphony PCI Card ................
  • Page 5 Maestro Features for the Cordless Gateway ........... 40 Monitor the State of the Cordless Gateway ......... 40 Configure the Cordless Gateway to allow Internet Sharing ....40 Upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway ........ 41 Monitor the Cordless Gateway’s Status ..........41 Maestro Networking Features ..............42 Obtain Network Status Information .............
  • Page 6 9. Adding a New Product to a Symphony Cordless Network ..............80 Adding a New Computer to a Cordless Network ........80 Adding a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to a Cordless Network ... 80 10. Upgrading Symphony Software ......82 Upgrading the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway’s Firmware ..... 82 Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site ......

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This manual provides all of the information necessary to install and config- ure not only the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, but also the Symphony Adapters that you will use in conjunction with this device. However, you may want refer to the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual for detailed...

  • Page 9: Product Family

    Product Family The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a member of the Symphony Cordless Suite, a family of products which provide a complete cordless networking solution for the home or small office. The Symphony PC Card fits into a standard PCMCIA Type II socket in a laptop or notebook computer.
  • Page 10 Note that the Cordless Modem cannot be used in conjunction with the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. Proxim ships several software tools on the Symphony Installation CD-ROM to make installation and configuration simple and hassle-free. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard guides the user...

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    Proxim’s Symphony Web site, at http://www.proxim.com/symphony/, for information on available accessories. System Requirements In order to use a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, you must have the following: An external, Ethernet-ready device which provides high-speed Internet access, such as a cable modem, xDSL modem, or ISDN router.

  • Page 12: The Product Package

    The Product Package Each Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway comes with the following: One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway with an integrated antenna. One (1) 7.5 Volt, 1 Amp power adapter. One (1) 10BaseT crossover cable. See Appendix A for important information regarding the Cordless Gateway’s cabling require- ments.

  • Page 13: Cordless Networking With The Cordless Gateway

    98. This network links the computers together so that they can share files, printers, and other peripheral devices, such as CD-ROM drives, floppy disk drives, or Iomega Zip drives. With the addition of a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to the cordless network, the Symphony Cards can also communicate with a small existing Ethernet network or with an external Ethernet device that provides high-speed Internet access.
  • Page 14 To use the Cordless Gateway in this configuration, you need a high-speed Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and one of the following pieces of equipment: An external cable modem; An external xDSL device, such as an ADSL modem; An ISDN router;...

  • Page 15: Connectivity To An Ethernet Network

    Connectivity to an Ethernet Network If you have a small network already in your home or office, you can connect the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway directly to an Ethernet cabling hub in order to provide connectivity between computers on the cordless network and nodes on the wired Ethernet.

  • Page 16: Connectivity To An Ethernet Network Which Has High-Speed Internet Access

    Note: The Cordless Gateway is designed to provide connectivity to small Ethernet networks. It cannot support more than eight (8) devices on its Ethernet port. Do NOT connect the Cordless Gateway to a cabling hub that has more than eight (8) Ethernet devices attached.

  • Page 17: Connectivity To A Network Server

    settings that match the TCP/IP settings of the workstations on the existing wired network. Refer to Chapter 7 to learn how to configure the Cordless Gateway and for a discussion of suggested TCP/IP configurations for the network. Connectivity to a Network Server You may also connect the Cordless Gateway to an existing Ethernet network that contains a network server, such as a Windows NT server, to allow Symphony-enabled computers to act as network clients.

  • Page 18: Installing The Symphony Hardware

    3. Installing the Symphony Hardware This chapter describes the step-by-step procedure for the physical installa- tion of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and the Symphony Adapters. Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a stand-alone device which requires no software installation. Also, the Cordless Gateway includes an integrated antenna so there is no separate antenna installation required.
  • Page 19 port of an Ethernet-ready device. Make sure that the Ethernet-ready device is powered on before proceeding. Once the cable is attached to both devices, the Cordless Gateway’s green Link LED should illuminate. This LED lights up when an Ethernet link is detected and, on occasion, will blink off momentarily to reflect Ethernet activity.

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway has five functional LEDs: three on the top of the unit and two on the back panel. The LEDs on the top panel perform the following functions: The Status LED, which is located on the right side when the unit is orientated so that you can read the Symphony logo, changes colors from yellow (initializing) to green (operational).

  • Page 21: Symphony Adapters

    Symphony Adapters Symphony PNP ISA Card The Symphony PNP ISA Card fits into a 16-bit ISA-bus slot in your com- puter. The ISA slot is typically a black plastic casing surrounding two rows of gold connectors on the computer’s motherboard. If you cannot identify an ISA slot, refer to your PC’s manual for assistance.

  • Page 22: Symphony Pci Card

    Symphony PCI Card The Symphony PCI Card fits into a PCI-bus slot in your computer. The PCI slot is typically a beige or off-white plastic casing surrounding two rows of gold connectors on the computer’s motherboard. If you cannot identify a PCI slot, refer to your PC’s manual for assistance.

  • Page 23: Symphony Pc Card

    Symphony PC Card The Symphony PC Card fits into a standard Type II PCMCIA slot in your computer. Follow these steps to install the PC Card and the antenna. Locate the antenna connector on the end of the PC Card. Attach the snap-on antenna to the PC Card’s antenna connector.

  • Page 24: Installing The Symphony Software

    Chapter 5 of this manual for configuration instructions. If you have an existing Symphony Cordless Network and now want to upgrade the network to include a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, refer to Chapter 9 for instructions. For information on how to upgrade a Cordless Gateway’s firmware or the Symphony software for Cordless Gateway clients,...
  • Page 25 1. Install the Symphony Adapter hardware as described in Chapter 3. 2. Turn on the computer. Windows 95/98 will automatically detect the new device. Windows will recognize the Symphony PC Card as a “PROXIM- LAN PC CARD,” the Symphony PCI Card as a “PCI Network Controller,” the Symphony PNP ISA Card as a “Symphony Cordless PnP ISA Card,”...
  • Page 26 However, if this screen does not appear, then go to the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop and double-click the drive letter that corresponds to the CD-ROM drive (typically, this is drive D) to browse the Symphony Installation CD. Double-click the icon labeled “SETUP.EXE” to manually launch the Setup program.
  • Page 27 8. Please be patient while the installation program copies the necessary Symphony installation files from the Symphony CD. 9. Insert your Windows 95 or Windows 98 CD if prompted. If you do not have a Windows CD, but you have Windows diskettes or the computer has the Windows Cabinet files, direct Windows to look for the Windows files in the Cabinet directory, which is typically located in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\.
  • Page 28 14. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard will now initialize and display the Welcome message. Proceed to Chapter 5 for information on how to use the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard. If the Symphony Composer Welcome message does not appear, or if you are prompted that the Symphony Adapter is not working properly, refer to the troubleshooting procedure in Chapter 4 of the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual that ships with each Symphony Adapter.

  • Page 29: Symphony Composer Installation Wizard

    5. Symphony Composer Installation Wizard The installation of a cordless network occurs in two phases. The first phase, described in Chapter 4, is the successful initialization of a Symphony Adapter in a desktop or laptop computer. The second phase configures a computer to communicate with the other devices on the cordless network.

  • Page 30: Step 1: Select A Security Code

    When configuring the first Symphony-enabled computer on a network, enter a Security Code that will be easy for you to remember and click <Next>. The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway will adopt this Security Code. Remember to use the same Security Code when configuring the other Symphony-...

  • Page 31: Step 2: Establish Communication With The Cordless Gateway

    Step 2: Establish Communication With the Cordless Gateway After you have configured the Security Code, the Composer will attempt to automatically detect the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and test the wireless link, as shown below: Click <Next> to continue and proceed to Step 3.
  • Page 32 Security Code. Also, try to bring the computer and the Cordless Gateway closer together before proceeding. Select the option labeled “I have a Proxim Symphony-HRF Cordless Gate- way” and click <Next>. You will be prompted to confirm that the Cordless...
  • Page 33 Confirm that the Cordless Gateway is powered on and operational and click <Next> to continue. If the Composer cannot locate the device, you will be prompted to reenter the Security Code. If this is not the first Symphony-enabled computer you are configuring, confirm that the Security Code is correct and click <Next>...

  • Page 34: Step 3: Configure Tcp/Ip Information

    The serial number is located on the underside of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. Enter the last six digits of the serial number and click <Next>. The Symphony Composer should now be able to communicate with the Cordless Gateway and should perform a link test. Click <Next> to continue.
  • Page 35 If the Cordless Gateway cannot receive an IP Address from the ISP’s DHCP Server, the Composer will prompt you to enter the static TCP/IP information assigned to you by the ISP (Internet Service Provider), as shown below. If you believe that your ISP uses DHCP to assign dynamic IP Addressing information, place a check mark next to the box labeled “Use DHCP”...

  • Page 36: Step 4: Assign A Computer Name

    If you have previously configured the Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP informa- tion, the Composer will give you the option to change the existing settings, as shown below. If you do not wish to change any TCP/IP information at this time, select the “No, don’t change the Cordless Gateway settings at this time”...

  • Page 37: Step 5: Select Drives And Printers To Share

    The options are Read/Write access, Read Only access, or no access. If you configure a drive with Read/Write or Read Only access, Proxim recommends that you establish a password to prohibit unauthorized access. Depending on...

  • Page 38: Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt At Boot-Up

    Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt at Boot-up The Symphony Network Switcher program includes an optional DOS prompt that will appear each time the computer boots up; this is a convenient method to switch between network profiles for users who frequently transport a laptop between networks.

  • Page 39: Step 7: Register Symphony Products

    Step 7: Register Symphony Products Following the successful completion of the Symphony Composer Installa- tion Wizard, you will be given an opportunity to register your Symphony product on-line, as shown below. Click <Yes, Register Now> to be taken to the Symphony Registration Web site.

  • Page 40: Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool

    6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool lets you make changes to the cordless network and monitor its current status. After the Composer completes the installation of the cordless network, the Maestro Configuration Tool will display a Symphony icon in the Windows System Tray, as shown below: Double-click the Symphony icon to launch the Maestro tool.

  • Page 41: Maestro Features For The Cordless Gateway

    IP Address from a DHCP server. You may change these values by clicking the <Configure> button under the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway heading. From this screen, you may configure the Cordless Gateway with static TCP/IP settings assigned by your...

  • Page 42: Upgrade The Symphony-Hrf Cordless Gateway

    Upgrade screen. This screen displays the current version of the Cordless Gateway’s firmware and allows you to upgrade the firmware version on the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway either from a file on a diskette or from the Symphony Web site. Refer to Chapter 10 for detailed upgrade instructions.

  • Page 43: Maestro Networking Features

    Maestro Networking Features The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool allows you to configure and monitor the following network functions: Obtain Network Status Information The Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool reports the number of packets sent and received by the Symphony Adapter while communicating with the cordless network.
  • Page 44 Click <Select> to perform the link test, as shown below.

  • Page 45: Configure Network Parameters

    Maestro will rate the connection strength as “Excellent,” “Good”,” or “Poor,” depending on the results of the test. Double-clicking one of the entries will also open the “Test Cordless Connection” window. Configure Network Parameters From within the Maestro Configuration Tool, you may change the Security Code and which drives, directories, and printers are available for sharing by clicking the <Configure>...

  • Page 46: Remote Drive Sharing

    Remote Drive Sharing The Symphony Maestro allows you to attach a remote shared drive or directory to a drive letter on the local computer. Highlight one of the other Symphony computers in the Symphony Network Map and click <Select> or simply double-click one of the entries.

  • Page 47: Register Products On Proxim's Web Site

    Register Products on Proxim’s Web Site At any time you may register your Symphony products on-line at Proxim’s web site. If you did not register your Symphony products following the completion of the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard, simply click the <Register>...

  • Page 48: Configuring A Cordless Gateway Network

    7. Configuring a Cordless Gateway Network This chapter describes how to configure the Cordless Gateway to allow Symphony-enabled computers to share a high-speed Internet connection and/or communicate with devices on a wired Ethernet network. In addition, this chapter includes instructions for how to share files between computers using the Maestro Configuration Tool and how to print to a network printer.
  • Page 49 Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool. Click the <Configure> button under the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway heading and choose the Topology tab to change the device’s operating mode. In the screen shot above, the first option refers to NAT mode only, the second option refers to Transparent Bridging mode only, and the third option, which is the default setting, corresponds to using both modes simultaneously.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Isp Tcp/Ip Settings

    Configuring the ISP TCP/IP Settings The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway performs a function known as Network Address Translation (or NAT) in order to allow multiple Symphony- enabled computers simultaneous access to the same high-speed Internet connection.
  • Page 51 As described above, the Cordless Gateway is configured to use DHCP by default. In addition, some ISPs assign Computer or Host Names to validate your identity before assigning a dynamic IP Address. If your ISP has as- signed you a Computer or Host Name, enter this name in the “Host Name” field.
  • Page 52 Maestro Configuration Tool once the Symphony software has been successfully installed on a Cordless Gateway client. Click the <Status> button under the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway heading to view the Cordless Gateway Status screen. If the Cordless Gateway was assigned an IP Address by a DHCP server on your network or by a server on the ISP’s network, then this address will...

  • Page 53: Configuring The Internal Tcp/Ip Settings

    Note: The Cordless Gateway must be connected to the wired network or to a device that provides high-speed Internet access (e.g., a cable modem) during its boot-up cycle in order to obtain an IP Address from a DHCP server. If you believe that the Cordless Gateway should have received an IP Address from a DHCP server but did not, try recycling power to the unit.

  • Page 54: Cordless Gateway Client Configuration

    Gateway Configuration screen. Note that the Cordless Gateway will not act as a DHCP server when configured to operate in Transparent Bridging mode only. Note: Proxim recommends that only advanced users who are familiar with the TCP/IP protocol change the Cordless Gateway’s Inter- nal TCP/IP Settings. Cordless Gateway Client Configuration By default, the installation of a Symphony Adapter will add several network- ing components to a computer’s Network Configuration, including Client for...
  • Page 55 also assign the computer the workgroup designation of “WORKGROUP.” If the computer already has an existing workgroup name, this name will be overwritten and saved in the Original Network Profile. During installation, each Symphony Card is configured to accept an IP Address assignment from the Cordless Gateway, which acts as a DHCP server.

  • Page 56: Configuration Examples

    If you have a device which provides high-speed Internet access, such as an ISDN router, external cable modem, or external xDSL modem, connected directly to a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, then the network should consist of a number of computers each with a Symphony Adapter installed and a Cordless Gateway connected to the high-speed Internet device.

  • Page 57: A Cordless Gateway Connected To A Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access

    A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access If the Cordless Gateway connects to a hub on an existing wired network which does not have shared Internet access, then the network should consist of a number of computers each with a Symphony Adapter installed and a Cordless Gateway connected to either a hub with no more than 8 Ethernet devices attached or to a single stand-alone Ethernet-ready computer.

  • Page 58: A Cordless Gateway Connected To A Wired Network That Has Shared Internet Access

    Ethernet and Symphony computers to appear on the same Local Area Network (LAN) and to share files and printers. Given the above, Proxim presents the following guidelines for using the Symphony products in this network configuration: Changes to Cordless Gateway’s Topology Parameter. If you have a DHCP...
  • Page 59 enough unique IP Addresses for all of the Symphony-enabled computers, leave the Cordless Gateway at the default setting to allow both NAT and Transparent Bridging. When configured to the default topology setting, the Cordless Gateway will also act as a DHCP server for the Symphony clients. Changes to Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP Parameters.

  • Page 60: A Cordless Gateway Connected To A Network With A Server

    A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Network With a Server If the Cordless Gateway connects either to an existing network containing a network server or directly to a server, refer to the section entitled “A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access”...
  • Page 61 In addition, you may also change the access level (Read/Write or Read Only) provided to remote users. Read/Write access allows a remote user to view, copy, create, and delete files on the shared drive. Read Only access allows a remote use to view and copy files on the shared drive. This feature allows you to determine what information is made generally available to the rest of the network and what information should reside only on the local computer.
  • Page 62 “Select Directories to share” list and clicking the <Properties> button. Warning! Proxim recommends that you establish passwords for each drive that you share on the local area network. Depending on the type of Internet connection you have, others may be able to see your computers in their Network Neighborhood and have unautho- rized access to your drives.

  • Page 63: Remote Drive Sharing

    Remote Drive Sharing From within the Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool, you can assign a remote drive a drive letter on the local computer. For example, the C: drive of a remote computer may be assigned to the I: drive of the local computer. Once this remote drive share has been established, the remote drive will appear to be another drive in the local computer’s My Computer icon, as shown in the following screen shot:...
  • Page 64 Highlight the name of the remote computer to which you want to attach and click the <Select> button (alternatively, you may simply double-click the name of the remote computer). In the example above, the local computer is called “Mom’s computer” and the remote computer is called “Kids’ com- puter.”...
  • Page 65 Highlight the name of a remote shared resource and click the <Attach to Share> button. The following dialog box will appear:...
  • Page 66 From within this screen, you may choose the drive letter on the local com- puter to assign to the shared resource using the drop-down menu. In the example above, the C: drive on the computer named “Kid’s computer” is mapped to the local computer’s I: drive. Click <OK> once you have selected the desired drive letter.

  • Page 67: Printer Sharing

    Printer Sharing The Symphony Cordless Network utilizes the built-in printer sharing capabilities of Windows 95 and 98. Figure 7, below, shows a Symphony Cordless Network consisting of a laptop and a desktop computer that has a printer attached. The laptop can print documents to the desktop’s printer over the Symphony Cordless Network.
  • Page 68 Enter your Password and click <OK> to enable the computer’s network functions. Do NOT click the <Cancel> button. Note: You must enter a User name and Password to log onto the network. If you choose <Cancel>, you will be unable to access network resources.
  • Page 69 Run the Add Printer Wizard. Click the <Yes> button to proceed with the installation. This will launch the Add Printer Wizard, shown below. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the printer. Also, you should have the printer’s installation CD or diskette(s) available during the installation.
  • Page 70 Once you have confirmed that the printer is installed, it is ready for use. Simply select the network printer from the drop-down list within each application’s Print screen, as shown below. If you are having difficulty printing to a network printer, refer to Chapter 12 and the Symphony Web site for troubleshooting suggestions.

  • Page 71: Symphony Network Switcher

    LAN (Local Area Network) that is in a different location and uses a non-Symphony network card, such as a wired Ethernet card or a Proxim RangeLAN2 Card, to achieve network access. Alternatively, you may want to dial into the office LAN from home. In either case, the Symphony Network settings may conflict with the settings of this other network.
  • Page 72 System Tray, as shown below. If the icon does not appear, the Network Switcher program and icon can be launched from the Symphony section of the Start Menu’s Programs group. Network Switcher icon If you move the Windows cursor over the Switcher icon, a dialog box will appear that reports the current profile in use, as shown below.

  • Page 73: Switching Between Network Profiles

    box labeled “Always prompt user at startup” within the Switcher configura- tion screen. If this prompt does not appear automatically and you want to utilize this feature, please a check mark next to the box labeled “Always prompt user at startup” within the Switcher configuration screen. At any time, you may edit an existing Network Profile or create a new one using the Network Switcher configuration screen.

  • Page 74: Editing A Network Profile

    The second method is to select a network profile when prompted during boot-up, as shown above. The third method is to launch the Switcher configuration screen and select a profile from the “Switch to Profile” dialog box, as shown below. Click <Switch>...
  • Page 75 “peer” as the Security Code and it is configured as a Master device. The user configured this Security Code using the Composer Installation Wizard. Proxim’s RangeLAN2 Cards use a parameter called “Security ID,” which is similar to a Symphony Card’s Security Code, except the Security ID is stored on the RangeLAN2 Card itself and cannot be read or retrieved, only overwrit- ten.
  • Page 76 The IPX/SPX settings option configures the values that a computer with the IPX/SPX protocol installed will use when operating in the selected profile. If you are unfamiliar with these settings, Proxim recommends that you leave these parameters at their default value.
  • Page 77 To change a profile’s default printer, select another installed printer from the Default Printer drop-down menu. The Miscellaneous settings option determines which Proxim programs are automatically launched when a computer is restarted using the selected profile. Maestro.exe corresponds to the Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool.

  • Page 78: Creating And Deleting Network Profiles

    For a profile that communicates with a RangeLAN2 network, you want the RangeLAN2 Status Monitor to be launched automatically but not the Maestro Configuration Tool, so the Statmon.exe entry should have a check mark and the Maestro.exe entry should not. For a profile that does not communicate with either a RangeLAN2 or Symphony network (such as a profile that uses a wired Ethernet card), then neither the Maestro.exe entry nor the Statmon.exe entry should have a check...

  • Page 79: Examples Of When To Use Network Profiles

    To create a new profile, click <Create Profile>. This will make a copy of an existing profile and prompt you to assign the duplicate profile a new name, as shown below. Once you have created a new profile, you may change its settings using the Edit Profile options discussed earlier this chapter.
  • Page 80 Transporting a Laptop Computer From the Home to the Office. Shut down the computer and eject the Symphony PC Card from the PCMCIA slot and take the computer to the office. Insert your office network card or place the computer in its docking station, if it has one. Turn on the computer and select the Original Profile (or another Profile you have created specifi- cally for the office) at the Switcher DOS prompt.

  • Page 81: Adding A New Product To A Symphony Cordless Network

    Composer Installation Wizard from the Symphony folder of the Start Menu’s Programs group. Configure a Security Code for the cordless network and if prompted, select the “I have a Proxim Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway” option within the Composer’s “Choose a configuration” screen, as...
  • Page 82 Click <Next> and follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Sym- phony Adapter to communicate with the Cordless Gateway. Refer to Chapter 5 for additional information on the Composer Installation Wizard. Complete the configuration of the Symphony Adapter and proceed to Step #4. 4.

  • Page 83: Upgrading Symphony Software

    Select one of these methods and follow the directions below: Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site 1. Make sure that no Symphony-enabled client is using the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway while attempting an upgrade. 2. Make sure that the Cordless Gateway has a connection to the Internet (in other words, the Cordless Gateway must be attached to a hub or to a device that provides Internet connectivity for Ethernet nodes).

  • Page 84: Method 2: Upgrade From Disk

    Check the current version of the firmware. If the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway already has the latest version installed, there is no need to continue with this upgrade process. 5. Click the button labeled “Upgrade from Symphony Web Site.” 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade process. The Cordless Gateway will be automatically rebooted after it has completed the download of the new firmware.
  • Page 85 Check the current version of the firmware. If the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway already has the latest version installed, there is no need to continue with this upgrade process. 4. Click the button labeled “Upgrade from Disk.” 5. When prompted, browse the location of the file named SYMPEB.BIN, as shown below.

  • Page 86: Upgrading A Symphony Adapter's Software

    Upgrading a Symphony Adapter’s Software The Symphony Installation program automatically detects if an earlier version of the Symphony software is installed on the computer. Follow the steps below to upgrade the Symphony software without having to uninstall the previous version first. 1.

  • Page 87: Uninstalling Symphony Software

    11. Uninstalling Symphony Software Proxim provides an uninstall tool to facilitate the removal of the Symphony Adapter from a desktop or notebook computer. The Symphony installation procedure copies the file “UNINSTAL.EXE” to the computer’s hard drive and places a Windows shortcut in the Symphony folder within the Programs section of the Start Menu.
  • Page 88 Driver Wizard, depending on which version of Windows is installed. Follow the installation steps described in Chapters 4 and 5 to install of the Sym- phony Adapter. To uninstall the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, unplug it from the wall and disconnect the Ethernet cable.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    The Symphony Cordless Networking Suite of products is designed to be very easy to operate. If you do experience difficulties, however, use the informa- tion in this chapter and on Proxim’s Symphony Web site to help diagnose and solve your problems. Refer to Chapters 4 and 12 of the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual for assistance with problems that arise during the...
  • Page 90 Problem/Symptom Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in Question User's Manual I can't print to the network 1. Confirm that you have printer. successfully installed the network printer on the computer from which you want to print. 2. Confirm that the printer and the computer it is attached to are powered on.
  • Page 91 Problem/Symptom Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in Question User's Manual What type of 10BaseT In general, a 10BaseT port on an 2, Appendix A cable should I use to ISDN router, a cable modem, or connect the Ethernet Bridge xDSL modem will have a pinout to a cable modem? similar to a cabling hub.

  • Page 92: General Questions

    Proxim recommends against installing the base station of the 2.4 GHz phone in between two Sympony devices. How can I use a laptop...
  • Page 93 Problem/Symptom Possible Solution/Answer Chapter in Question User's Manual What is the maximum Proxim has specified that the range range I can expect to between two Symphony devices is achieve using the up to 150 feet. Range is highly Symphony products?

  • Page 94: 10Baset Connector Specification

    The 10BaseT connector located on the back panel of the Cordless Gateway is wired like a cabling hub. Standard 10BaseT specifications apply to the 10BaseT interface of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. No segment may exceed 100 meters. Use a standard 10BaseT cable to connect the Cordless Gateway directly to an Ethernet Card, to a network router, or to the chaining port of an Ethernet hub (also called the uplink port).

  • Page 95: Using Symphony With Rangelan2 Cards

    B. Using Symphony With RangeLAN2 Cards The Symphony product line uses a radio frequency technology similar to that used by Proxim’s corporate product line, RangeLAN2. Therefore, there is a degree of compatibility between RangeLAN2 Cards and Symphony products. RangeLAN2 Cards can load Symphony drivers and use Symphony software to communicate over a Symphony Cordless Network.
  • Page 96 Click <Install> to continue. 2. Be patient while the Symphony Installation program installs all of the necessary operating files. The Symphony Installation screen will report when the installation has been successfully completed, as shown below. Restart the computer when prompted. 3.
  • Page 97 Enter a network User name and Password and click the <OK> button to log onto the network. The Password may be left blank. You will be prompted to confirm your Password before continuing. 5. The Symphony Composer Installation Wizard’s Welcome screen will now appear.

  • Page 98: Using The Symphony Driver For Windows Nt

    A Windows NT computer can also access the Internet or communicate with a wired Ethernet network through a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway. There are many advanced networking features available with the Windows NT operating system;...
  • Page 99 Follow these steps to install the driver: 1. Install the Symphony PC, ISA, or PCI Card following the hardware installation instructions contained in Chapter 3. 2. Turn on the computer and logon to the operating system. When the Windows NT desktop appears, open the Network icon in the Control Panel and choose the Adapters tab, as shown below.
  • Page 100 3. Click the <Add> button and choose the <Have Disk> option from the “Select Network Adapter” dialog box, as shown below. 4. When prompted to insert a driver disk, insert the Symphony Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and type the path for the Windows NT driver. In the example below, the CD-ROM drive is installed as drive letter D.
  • Page 101 5. The OEM Option list will appear, as shown below. Highlight the entry in the OEM Option list that corresponds to the type of Symphony Card you are installing and click <OK>. 6. If you are installing a Symphony ISA or PC Card, you will be prompted to select a Bus Type and Number.
  • Page 102 In addition, the Security Code must be configured so that it matches the Security Code on all of the Symphony products on the network in order to establish communication. Proxim recommends that you leave the Advanced Parameters at the default values. For more information on the...
  • Page 103 Choose <Close> when finished. 9. If you installed TCP/IP, you will be prompted to configure the TCP/IP parameters for the Symphony Card. If you are using the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway in NAT mode, select the “Obtain an IP address from a...
  • Page 104 If you are using the Cordless Gateway in Transparent Bridging mode only and have a DHCP server on the Ethernet network, then select the “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server” option and click <OK>. If you are using the Cordless Gateway in Transparent Bridging mode and do not have a DHCP server on the Ethernet network, you will need to specify an IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Symphony Card that are valid on the Ethernet network.

  • Page 105: Uninstalling The Windows Nt Driver

    If the Symphony PCI Card did not install properly, confirm that the computer’s BIOS is configured to assign resources to the card. If the Symphony ISA or PC Card did not install properly, the card most likely has a resource conflict and is trying to use an IRQ, I/O Base Address, or Memory Range (if applicable) which is either already in use or not available for use by the card.

  • Page 106: Advanced Symphony Parameters

    Symphony Card’s Properties screen in the Windows 95/98’s Network icon and within the Windows NT Card Setup screen. Proxim recommends that you do not alter these advanced parameters from their default values unless told to do so by a Symphony Technical Support representative.

  • Page 107: Channel And Subchannel

    However, if you have 9 to 10 Symphony devices on the same Symphony network, you may see improved communication by changing this parameter to Normal. However, Proxim does not recommend that you change this parameter unless you are directed to do so by Technical Support.

  • Page 108: How To Reach Technical Support

    What version of the software are you using with each of your Symphony products? You can reach Symphony Technical Support by voice, fax, E-Mail, or mail: Tel: 408-731-2780 Fax: 408-731-3676 Web: http://www.proxim.com/symphony E-Mail: symphony_support@proxim.com Proxim, Inc. Attn: Symphony Technical Support 510 DeGuigne Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94086...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    The following technical specification for the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is for reference purposes only. Actual product performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. Proxim, Inc. will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. Network Interface...

  • Page 110: Regulatory Information

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning! It is the responsibility of the users of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to guarantee that the antennas are operated at least one inch from any person. This is necessary to insure that the...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index 10BaseT Cable 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 Specifications 93, 108 About menu 38, 85. Access to shared drives. See Limiting Access to a Shared Drive Accessories 10 Add New Hardware Wizard 87 Add Printer Wizard 68. See also File and Print Sharing: Print Sharing Add/Remove Program 86.
  • Page 112 Directory sharing 44, 59 DNS 50, 54, 56, 58 Ethernet Bridge. See Symphony Ethernet Bridge Ethernet LED 19. FCC 109 File and Printer Sharing 44 File Sharing 59–65 Printer Sharing 66–69 Frequency hopping. See Spread spectrum: Frequency hopping Gateway. See Default gateway I/O Base Address.
  • Page 113 Local Area Network 7, 47, 56, 57, 58, 70, 79 Logging onto the Network. See Network Logon MAC Optimize 106 Maestro. See Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool Mapping a Network Drive 62. See also File and Print Sharing: File Sharing Master. See Station Type Master LED 19.
  • Page 114 Registration 38 Remote Drive Sharing 62–69. See also File and Print Sharing: File Sharing Security Code 44, 96 Selecting drives and printers to share 44, 59 SETUP.EXE 25, 94. See also Symphony Setup program Share Level Access Control. See Access Control Sharing drives and directories.
  • Page 115 Symphony PNP ISA Card 8 Hardware installation 20–29 Symphony Setup program 26 System requirements 10 System Tray. See Windows 95 or 98: System Tray System Tray icon. TCP/IP configuration for Symphony cards 54, 56, 57, 58 for the Cordless Gateway 13, 40, 49–52, 58. Technical Support ii, 88, 105–106, 107, 107–109 Temperature Operating 108...
  • Page 116 Windows 95 or 98 8, 10 Cabinet (CAB) files 23 Plug-and-Play 8 System Tray 38, 39, 40, 72, 85 Version conflict 26 Windows NT Server 16 Symphony driver 97–104 Workgroup 54 xDSL modem 10, 13, 15, 18, 55, 57...

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