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  • Page 1 ® EthIR LAN User Guide...

  • Page 3: User Guide

    EthIR LAN User Guide ® (for ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and ESB208/216/608) Clarinet Systems, Inc. 44040 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 info@clarinetsys.com www.clarinetsys.com...
  • Page 4 Copyright Copyright© 2003 Clarinet Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement. No part of this publication may be transmitted, transcribed, reproduced, stored in any retrieval system...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introducing EthIR LAN----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 User Profile -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 How this Guide Is Organized----------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 Appendices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 Conventions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 Contacting Clarinet Systems ----------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 Chapter 2 Installation------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1 Introduction to EthIR LAN Components-------------------------------------------- 2-1 Installation Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1 Wiring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1...
  • Page 6 Software Installation and Hardware Requirements --------------------------------- 2-8 Chapter 3 Configuring EthIR LAN--------------------------------------------------- 3-1 Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1 Configure EthIR Switch ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1 CSI Configuration Tool------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-1 CSI Configuration Tool Installation -------------------------------------------------- 3-2 CSI Configuration Tool Functions ---------------------------------------------------- 3-2 CSI Configuration Tool Window Description:-------------------------------------- 3-3 Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool--------------------- 3-3 Configure via Infrared ------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-3 Configure via IP address --------------------------------------------------------------- 3-4...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX F - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------F-1 Notebook and Handheld PC Configurations----------------------------------------F-1 Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------ F-1 Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System--------------------------- F-1 Using IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks ----------------------------------------- F-2 Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 Notebooks -------------------F-5 Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System--------------------------- F-5 Install Direct Cable Connection ------------------------------------------------------- F-5 Configure Infrared Monitor for Direct Cable Connection ------------------------- F-7 Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time ---------------------------- F-8...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introducing EthIR LAN Clarinet EthIR LAN provides single and multiple infrared network access and information beaming points allowing users to connect cell phones or handheld PCs to their network and server using safe, cordless infrared technology. Once installed, EthIR LAN is transparent to the user; that is you can receive and transmit information just as you would with a wired connection.

  • Page 10: Appendices

    Note: Please visit Clarinet’s website to review the software products such as OBEX SDK (Software Development Kit), OBEX DP (Deployment Package), DM (Download Manager application program), RADIUS Security and iPAQ 4Mbs FIR driver. Appendices APPENDIX A - instructs users on the procedures for installing the infrared drivers on Windows 95 notebooks that did not originally ship with the drivers.

  • Page 11: Contacting Clarinet Systems

    Contacting Clarinet Systems We welcome any comments you may have about our products or our documentation. Our goal is to provide functional and easy-to-use products that help you work more efficiently. Please Email or fax your comments to the following: Clarinet EthIR LAN Support Voice: 510.249.9660...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Introduction to EthIR LAN Components Clarinet EthIR LAN includes EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam. Model number description follows. For description of “Pass Through” mode refer to page 2-6: ES208 - 8 port Pass Through ES216 - 16 port Pass Through ES608 - 4 port EthIR LAN with 4 PDA sockets ES101 - single port infrared only ES301 - single infrared port with additional Ethernet port and OBEX function...

  • Page 14: Ethir Beam Supported Platforms

    EthIR Beam Supported Platforms Notebook Computer To connect to the EthIR Beam, a notebook computer requires the following: 1. Microsoft Windows 95 with infrared protocol stack and IrLAN. Microsoft Windows 98/2000 with infrared protocol stack and ClarinetIR or Direct Cable Connection (DCC).

  • Page 15: Ethir Switch (Es101/301/3011B/1000)

    Note: The “OK” and “Fail” port indicator lights are only for infrared connections (where an EthIR Beam is connected to one of the lower ports via an RJ45 cable). If using a particular port for “Pass Through” mode (an Ethernet connection) the port indicator light for that port will not light up (see Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) on page 2-5).

  • Page 16: Install Ethir Switch (Es101 / 301 / 3011B / 1000)

    a. A steady green light beside the Console Port means the system has powered up correctly. b. A steady green light beside the uplink port indicates a 10Mbit or 100Mbit per second connection respectively. If both lights are unlit, the Uplink to your network failed.

  • Page 17: Infrared Mode (Es208 / 216 Only)

    Uplink Connected Via Ethernet Infrared Mode (ES208 / 216 only) If the EthIR Switch will only support infrared devices, do the following: 1. Connect one end of the UTP cables to the bottom infrared ports on the EthIR Switch and the other ends to an EthIR Beam. 2.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Ethir Switch Panel Leds (Es208 / 216 Only)

    a. Connect the appropriate number of UTP cables from each adapter card on the desktop computers to the infrared port on the EthIR Switch (the bottom row of ports). b. Connect a second UTP cable from the Ethernet port (the top row of ports) to an Ethernet hub (Scenario 1) or patch panel (Scenario 2) 2.

  • Page 19: Ethir Beam

    EthIR Beam Power The EthIR Beam is powered by the EthIR Switch, which means that no power adapter or extra line is required to install it. Simply plug it into the infrared port (or mini-DIN connector) on the EthIR Switch. The Switch powers the EthIR Beam via the UTP or mini-DIN cable connected to the particular Switch model.

  • Page 20: Infrared Support For Windows 95

    LAN switches should always use this software. CSI Firmware updates Periodically, Clarinet Systems engineers make improvements to an EthIR Switch’s performance and flexibility with new features and enhancements. This comes by way of Firmware updates. Customers can download the latest firmware updates from the Clarinet Systems web site: http://www.clarinetsys.com.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Configuring Ethir Lan

    Introduction Please read through this section of the User Guide before performing any configurations. This section describes how to: 1. Configure the EthIR Switch. 2. Use the CSI Configuration Tool. Each step is described in the following sections. Configure EthIR Switch The EthIR Switch requires configuration to support handheld PCs running “PPP over IR”...

  • Page 22: Csi Configuration Tool Installation

    Switch via infrared through an EthIR Beam to the Switch (see page 3-3, “Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool”). CSI Configuration Tool Installation Your EthIR LAN system comes with a CSI Media Installer CD-ROM. On a PC, insert the CD-ROM into the drive and follow the on-screen prompts. This installs the Configuration Tool and icons onto your PC.

  • Page 23: Csi Configuration Tool Window Description

    DHCP server. b. Switch Status grabs the configuration of the Switch’s current setup in a pop up window, which can be used to save to disk or sending to Clarinet Systems for troubleshooting purposes. Reboot Switch allows user to manually reboot the switch without physically be at switch’s location.

  • Page 24: Configure Via Ip Address

    A proprietary infrared communication link is established enabling you to make IP configuration changes. However, this option does not provide a mean to update firmware nor allow the user to configure switches other then the one connecting to. For managing multiple network Switches or updating the firmware, follow the steps in Configure via IP address on the following section.
  • Page 25 The following steps describe how to set the IP address of the EthIR Switch for the first time from a notebook running Windows with an enabled Infrared capability: Models ES208 / 216 / 608 DHCP off. Generic IPs entered 1. Launch the Infrared applet in the Control Panel to insure that “enable infrared” is enabled and the “plug and play”...

  • Page 26: Searching For Ethir Switches

    6. Click the Edit Configuration. The IP Editor dialog appears showing the Switch’s current configuration settings. In the “General Info” tab, entries are available to setup your EthIR Switch with its own unique IP address according to your networking environment. Also, entries for Gateways, DNS Servers, and Proxy settings are made in this dialog.
  • Page 27 Starting IP address and Ending IP address specify the IP address range within which to search. Searches can also be performed across subnets. Timeout specifies the time period in milliseconds to wait for a reply from the Switch during a search. This value varies depending on the following: 1.

  • Page 28: The Nvm Editor

    The NVM Editor General Info Tab The General Info tab of NVM Editor contains configuration information required by the Switch. Select the appropriate Switches first using the Tool then click Edit Configuration. The NVM Editor dialog is displayed, as illustrated below: Settings include the Switch’s IP address, Subnet Mask, and optional Gateway IP.

  • Page 29: Snmp Variables Tab

    SNMP Variables Tab This tab contains information about SNMP, as illustrated below. The Switch supports, up to, four SNMP managers. If SNMP is not used, do not modify the information in this tab section. If SNMP is used, these fields should be set by your system administrator.

  • Page 30: Rf Card Info (Esb3011B Only)

    Model ES101 / 301/ 1000 The IP Pool is preset to: 192.168.101.179 through 186 (on 8 port models ES208 and 608) and 192.168.101.179 through 194 (on 16 port models ES216). The one port ES101 / 301 IP Pool is initially empty since it is factory shipped with the DHCP option turned on.

  • Page 31: Wep (Esb3011B Only)

    When editing configuration of an ESB3011b, which uses 802.11b wireless uplink, the RF Card Info tab will replace the IP Pool tab. As displayed on the right, there are several statistic fields alone with some configuration items. The ESSID field contains case- sensitive string, which identify the wireless access point (AP) this switch is going to connect to.

  • Page 32: Updating The Firmware

    The Set Switch Password button can also be used to disable password. If at any given time the switch password is lost, please free to contact Clarinet Systems Tech Support to obtain a default password for the switch. “RADIUS Security” is an optional feature should be considered to provide further security protection.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Clarinetir

    Chapter 4 ClarinetIR ClarinetIR™ is a freeware application, which provides network connectivity via infrared (IR) without the hassle and confusion of setting up and/or launching a dial-up network. With few simple clicks, the application can be installed onto your computer(s) and/or device(s) with ease. The uninstall feature also makes removal of application as simple as one, two, and three.

  • Page 35: Installing Infrared Support For Windows 95

    Installing Infrared Support for Windows 95 This section applies ONLY if IrLAN was not originally installed in your Windows 95 notebook (no Infrared icon in the Control Panel). To install or update Windows 95 Infrared Drivers do the following: 1. Insert the CSI Media Installer CD. You will find the setup file in \Software\Infrared Support for Windows 95 notebooks without infrared ONLY\setup.exe At the Welcome Screen click Next to begin the installation process, which...
  • Page 36 If your notebook is not on the Manufacturers list, select Standard Infrared Device, then select Built- in Infrared port on notebook or desktop in the Models list. 5. After making your manufacturer and model selections, click Nex t. 6. Select the COM port your notebook uses for Infrared. Example: •...
  • Page 37 8. When the Add Infrared Device Wizard prompts you to select the virtual COM and LPT ports, accept the default values as illustrated below and click the Next button. 9. After the wizard copies the IR communications driver files to the hard disk, the wizard displays two New Hardware Found messages: Infrared Serial Connection (COM) port Infrared printer (LPT) port.

  • Page 38: Binding Tcp/Ip Protocol For Notebook

    Windows 95 CD-ROM to continue the installation process. Follow the prompts until the installation is complete. You will see the Infrared Monitor screen indicating successful IrLAN connection. Note: If the IrLAN connection only runs at 115Kbps, verify the IR port specifications of your notebook to see what the maximum speed it can support by consulting the documentation that came with your notebook or contacting the manufacturer.
  • Page 39 3. You will see TCP/IP -> Microsoft IrDA LAN Driver is listed in the Network panel. 4. Once present, double click Microsoft IrDA LAN Driver in the Network panel. Select Binding s. Insure that TCP/IP --> Microsoft IrDA LAN Driver is checked on. Click OK . This returns you to the Network panel. Select TCP/IP -->...

  • Page 41: Verifying That Dial-Up Adapter Is In Your Network Configuration

    Verifying that Dial-Up Adapter is in your Network Configuration In order to use ClarinetIR or Direct Cable Connection successfully, you must have Dial-Up Adapter in your network configuration. Go to and double-click the Network icon. If Dial-Up Adapter is not there you must Panel click the Add button.

  • Page 43: Disabling Puma Technology's Ir Communication Software

    APPENDIX C - Disabling Puma Technology’s IR Communication Software If your laptop is equipped with Puma Technology’s Tranxit communication software it must be disabled before continuing the configuration. If present, remove it from the folder and reboot. You can check this by clicking: Start\Program\Start Up .

  • Page 45: Browsing The Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98

    Browsing the Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98 If you cannot find the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop or in your Windows Explorer, you will need to install Client for Microsoft Net-works . 1. Double click the Network icon in the Control Panel . 2.
  • Page 46 4. Now configure the network identification properties for the workgroup name. Note: If you wish to participate on a Windows NT network and use services such as network browsing and shared resources. 5. Click on the Identification tab in the Network Properties dialog. 6.

  • Page 47: Upgrading From 115Kbps To 4Mbps Speeds

    Upgrading from 115Kbps to 4Mbps Speeds The following procedures apply only to Windows 95 in general and the following manufacturers in particular: Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba. In order to upgrade you’ll need an updated framer for your Windows 95 notebook. Consult your hardware manufacturer for an updated driver.
  • Page 48 4. You will see the Wizard display a dialog box informing you that it will install infrared devices . Click Next and be sure the Infrared Driver for Windows 95 disk is inserted in the floppy drive. Click Have Disk in the Manufacturers/Model dialog box.
  • Page 49 CAUTION: if the wrong COM port is selected a reinstallation of the drivers will be necessary. Example: • If your notebook is Fujitsu 735, select SMC IrCC (Fast Infrared) Hardware and Driver (COM4). • If your notebook is Toshiba 500 Serial, select Generic Ir Serial Port (COM3 7.
  • Page 50 Fast-IR speed. If it still runs at 115Kbs it is likely that the wrong COM port had been select from step 6. Return to step 1 at the beginning of this section and repeat the process.

  • Page 51: Appendix F

    APPENDIX F - Notebook and Handheld PC Configurations Configuration Options Please read through the application section of this chapter before performing any configurations. This section describes how to: 1. Configure your notebook PC running IrLAN with Windows 95 or Direct Cable Connection (DCC) or ConnectIR with Windows 95/98/2000.

  • Page 52: Using Irlan With Windows 95 Notebooks

    Using IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks In most cases, your portable computer is already configured for use with Clarinet Systems’ EthIR LAN. As mentioned on the previous page, only minor setup on your part is required to enable the Infrared Monitor as follows: 1.
  • Page 53 3. Check the box Enable infrared communication on…. and Enable software install for Plug and Play devices in range . Check Enable infrared Communication and Enable software install for Plug and Play devices 4. Click Apply then return to the Status tab to see connectivity taking place. Your portable computer is now configured and ready for use with the Clarinet EthIR Beam.
  • Page 54 5. If the IrLAN connection is successful but only runs at 115Kbps verify your IR port specification for your notebook. If the port specification is 115Kbps then the notebook installation is complete. If the spec is 4Mbs and you are only able to connect at 115Kbps, you should request the IR 4Mbs Framer (device driver) from your notebook manufacturer and then update the Framer (see APPENDIX E) and repeat this section again.

  • Page 55: Using Direct Cable Connection With Windows 98 Notebooks

    Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 Notebooks In lieu of the software the following directions can be followed and the same connectivity can be achieved. Please read through this entire section of the User Guide before configuring your system. Note: The ClarinetIR software, which ships with the EthIR LAN system automatically, configures your notebook to access the LAN and Internet.
  • Page 56 2. If the Direct Cable Connection is already in this menu, skip the following steps and go to next section, Configure Infrared Monitor for Direct Cable Connection, on pageF-7. If there is no Direct Cable Connection in this menu, double-click on Add/Remove Program icon in .

  • Page 57: Configure Infrared Monitor For Direct Cable Connection

    3. Click on Windows Setup tab, choose Communications then click on Details button. 4. Check the item Direct Cable Connection , as illustrated above, and then click OK . Click OK again in the next window. Windows 98 may ask for the Windows 98 CD-ROM to be inserted into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 58: Configure Direct Cable Connection For The First Time

    2. Click OK Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time Configuration needs to be done only once. For successive connectivity using DCC you need only follow the steps under “Connecting to and Disconnecting From the Network” section. 1. Select Start\Programs\Accessories\Communication\Direct Cable Connection window will open as shown below.
  • Page 59 2. DCC will build a list of available ports for you to select from. Select Serial cable on COM4 and click Next button. COM4 is the virtual communications port which your notebook’s IR port is using. 3. Click Finish button. Make sure the EthIR Beam is pointed at your IR port. The system will connect and will ask for the host computer name as shown below.

  • Page 60: Connecting To And Disconnecting From The Network

    4. Your notebook is now configured for Direct Cable Connection. Do not click Close . Rather, MINIMIZE the dialog unless you wish to terminate the connection. Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network The ClarinetIR software allows you a simple point and click solution to get connected with DCC.
  • Page 61 Note: Once a session starts successfully, the status window displays a Close button. Do not click the close button unless you wish to terminate your DCC network session. To disconnect a DCC network session, click Close. Note: In their network configuration, mobile users may have mapped drives from other networked sites or have settings to log on to a network other than the one they are trying to establish a connection with.

  • Page 62: Using Direct Cable Connection With Windows 2000 Notebooks

    Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000 Notebooks In lieu of the software the following directions can be followed and the same connectivity can be achieved. Please read through this entire section of the User Guide before configuring your system. This section describes: •...
  • Page 63 you from seeing this message in the future. Click accept to begin accessing your network. F-13...

  • Page 64: Configuring Windows Ce Handheld Pcs

    Configuring Windows CE Handheld PCs This section describes • How to configure your HPC to connect to the Clarinet EthIR Switch. • How to start and end a connection once configuration is done. • How to specify the HTTP proxy server in Pocket Internet Explorer. Adding Direct Connection to Remote Networking Each Windows CE HPC is bundled with a Microsoft Windows CE communication package that enables you to add and configure a new connection to a remote...
  • Page 65 4. Click OK to return to Make New Direct Connection dialog and click on TCP/IP Settings… . Currently, Clarinet supports the specification in the General TCP/IP dialog box. Again, no change is required although it would be helpful to understand what is entailed in these dialogs. Note: Support of some of the items is negotiated as the connection session begins.

  • Page 66: Connecting To And Disconnecting From The Network

    7. Click OK to finish the configuration of the new connection. Hint: To make your tasks easier to accomplish, consider creating a Desktop Shortcut: Click on the Make New Connection icon and select Shortcut in the Remote Networking applet. Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network To connect a Windows CE handheld device to the network through the Clarinet EthIR Switch: 1.

  • Page 67: Specifying An Http Proxy Server

    4. Once a session starts successfully, the status window displays two buttons: Hide and Disconnec t. Consider hiding the pop-up window. A connection indication icon resides on the task bar. Clicking on the icon displays the connection dialog once again. 5.

  • Page 68: Using Irlan With Apple Macos Powerbooks

    In most cases, Apple Powerbooks running MacOS 8.5 or later (including models G3, 2400, and 3400 as well as early versions of the iMac) are already configured for use with Clarinet Systems’ EthIR LAN. Only minor changes on your part are required to enable the Infrared communication as follows: 1.

  • Page 69: Configuring Palm Organizers

    Configuring Palm Organizers Supports Palm Organizers (Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII) with OS 3.3 or greater installed. Network synchronization to a partner computer via the network using the EthIR Switch, allows Palm users complete mobility without having to be physically cradled to the computer.

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