Roamabout Client Utility; Installing The Client Utility - Cabletron Systems RoamAbout Access Point Manual

RoamAbout Client Utility

RoamAbout Client Utility
The RoamAbout Client Utility is a diagnostic tool for RoamAbout wireless networks. The
RoamAbout Client Utility is provided with the RoamAbout client software kit which also
contains the RoamAbout driver.
You use the client utility to:
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Check the quality of wireless communications between the RoamAbout client and the
associated Access Point (or another client in an ad-hoc network).
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Check the communications quality between the client and all other Access Points
(within radio range) in the wireless infrastructure network. This test allows you to
optimize placement of the RoamAbout client and Access Points.
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Display information about the configuration settings of the RoamAbout client and the
Access Point.
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Perform a diagnostic test on the RoamAbout PC Card.
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Check the version numbers of the RoamAbout components installed in the client.
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Store test results in log files.
You cannot use the client utility to change any of the RoamAbout parameters on the client.

Installing the Client Utility

The RoamAbout Client Utility is only available for the Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT (version 4.0 or higher) operating systems. The client utility is on the same
diskette as the RoamAbout driver, in the Utils folder. The client utility shipped with the
RoamAbout driver might not fully work for previous generation RoamAbout drivers. You
should always use the client utility that was shipped with the RoamAbout driver. After
installing the RoamAbout driver, install the RoamAbout Client Utility as follows:
1. Insert the RoamAbout diskette for Windows 95 and NT into the diskette drive.
2. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start then select Run.
3. Type the path to the installation program. For example:
a:\utils\setup.exe
4. Click OK.
5. Follow the on-line instructions.
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