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Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless
Network Card User Guide
Version 1.0
Date: 07-22-2004
Flarion Technologies, Inc.
Bedminster One
135 Route 202/206 South
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Web:
www.flarion.com
Email:
info@flarion.com
Tel: (908) 947-7000
Fax: (908) 947-2050
Flarion Proprietary and Confidential
2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc.
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- Page 1 Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Version 1.0 Date: 07-22-2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. Bedminster One 135 Route 202/206 South Bedminster, NJ 07921 Web: www.flarion.com Email: info@flarion.com Tel: (908) 947-7000 Fax: (908) 947-2050 Flarion Proprietary and Confidential 2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc.
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Page 2: Limitation Of Liability
FLARION FPC 1000 USER GUIDE. ANY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY FLARION, IF ANY, SHALL BE SOLELY PURSUANT TO A SEPARATE SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLARION AND THE INITIAL PURCHASER OF THE FLARION FPC 1000 PC CARD. SUCH WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, A COURSE OF DEALING, TRADE USAGE OR OTHERWISE. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Complete Package Uninstall and Reinstall 2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade Notes ... 33 2.2.3. Removing the FPC 1000 2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPC 1000 ... 35 Troubleshooting the FPC 1000 Appendix A. Technical Specifications ... 39 Environmental Specifications Mechanical Specifications ... - Page 4 Figure 23: Update Yes/No Message ... 30 Figure 24: Downloading Updates Message ... 31 Figure 25: Click OK to Update Message... 31 Figure 26: Antenna Aligned with the FPC 1000 ... 35 Figure 27: Antenna Grips... 35 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Hardware Requirements for the FPC 1000...
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Page 5: Chapter 1. Fpc 1000 Basics
1.1 About the FPC 1000 ® The Flarion FPC 1000 is a wireless broadband network card, that enables high-speed wireless connectivity for subscribers. It is plug and play compatible with a standard Type II PCMCIA card slot. It runs on most operating systems that are available on computing devices such as notebook PCs (laptops) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs - Pocket PC). -
Page 6: Fpc 1000 Applications
Chapter 1 1.3 FPC 1000 Applications Examples of applications that can be used with the FPC 1000 include: • Email (including large file attachments) • High-Speed Web Browsing • Virtual Private Network (VPN) access • File Transfer • Online gaming •... -
Page 7: About Fmm
Automated upgrade • Help information o On line help o “About” information 1.5.2. About Driver Software FPC 1000 driver software establishes the interface between the device and the operating system. 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential FPC 1000 Basics Version 1.0... -
Page 8: Chapter 2. Using Fpc 1000 With A Notebook Pc
Chapter 2 Chapter 2. Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC The Flarion FPC 1000 wireless network card can be installed and used in a notebook PC, to provide high-speed mobile broadband connectivity. This chapter details procedures for using the FPC 1000 with a notebook PC, including: •... -
Page 9: Checking Hardware And Software Requirements
• Windows 2000 • Windows XP Note: The FPC 1000 may work on additional operating systems than those listed here. To see if the FPC 1000 works on a system not listed here, check with your Flarion representative. 2004 Flarion... -
Page 10: Installing Flarion Mobility Manager Software
CD-ROM drive. 3. Click OK The CD Launcher menu appears. 3. On the CD Launcher menu, click “Install Software”. Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 10 ⇒ Open. Flarion Proprietary and Confidential ... -
Page 11: Figure 3: Mobility Manager Setup Screen
If the CD Launcher menu is still visible, click “Main Menu” and then “Exit Browser”. 7. Remove the Flarion Mobility Manager CD from the PC. 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Version 1.0 Page 11... -
Page 12: Attaching The Antenna To The Pc Card
Chapter 2 2.1.3. Attaching the Antenna to the PC Card When FMM installation is complete, attach the antenna to the FPC 1000 PC card. The FPC 1000 ships with two types of antennas: • Standard antenna • Extended range antenna 2.1.3.1... -
Page 13: Attaching The Extended Range Antenna
Figure 5: Installing the Extended Range Antenna Kit 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 1. Place the foam tape bracket retainer on the back of the laptop screen. Make sure that the open edge is facing upwards. -
Page 14: Inserting The Fpc 1000 Into The Pcmcia Slot
Note: The above figure shows the extended range antenna already installed. As such, the FPC 1000 is already inserted in the PCMCIA slot. Consult with the Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot section for card insertion instructions. 2.1.4. Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot When software has been installed and the antenna attached, proceed to insert the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA slot. -
Page 15: Loading Device Drivers For Windows 98
2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 98 1. When the Windows 98 SE hardware setup detects the FPC 1000, it presents a “Welcome to the Found New Hardware Setup” screen. If prompted, insert the original Windows operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 16: Using The Fpc 1000
Chapter 2 2.2 Using the FPC 1000 When the FPC 1000 software has been installed, the antenna attached and the FPC has been placed in the PCMCIA slot, the card is ready for use. Registered users can enjoy high-speed mobile connectivity. -
Page 17: Using The Flarion Mobility Manager
After installation, the FMM icon appears on the PC desktop: Figure 9: FMM Icon After installation, and every time the FPC 1000 is inserted into the PCMCIA slot, the FMM system tray icon appears: Figure 10: FMM System Tray Icon ... -
Page 18: Figure 11: Fmm Indicators
Chapter 2 After installation, and every time the FPC 1000 is inserted into the PCMCIA slot, the FMM application opens. If for any reason it does not open, initialize the program via the desktop or system tray icon. Options Menu... -
Page 19: Monitoring Connection Status And Connection Time
If Connection Status does not change to Connected after several seconds, check that: • The PC is within the broadband coverage area The antenna is upright and inserted properly. • The FPC 1000 is fully inserted into the PCMCIA card slot. • • The card is “Enabled” via the Options menu ... -
Page 20: Monitoring Kilobytes Received And Sent
These indicators show the total number of bytes transmitted and received during the current session. When the session ends (when the PC is turned off or the session is disabled), these values are both reset to zero. Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 20 Kilobytes Received Kilobytes Sent ... -
Page 21: Monitoring Signal Strength And Quality
Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.3 Monitoring Signal Strength and Quality Signal strength shows the power level of the signal you are receiving. When the signal is strongest, four bars are shown. When it is weakest, one bar is shown. When the modem is searching for a signal, the bars will scan from left to right. -
Page 22: Closing, Exiting And Ending Sessions
Certain operating systems behave differently with regard to Enable/Disable functions. Refer to the Enabling and Disabling the FPC section for descriptions of these behaviors. Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide 2004 Flarion Page 22 Flarion Proprietary and Confidential... -
Page 23: Figure 15: Closing, Exiting And Ending
Options Menu (Exit, Enable/Disable) Figure 15: Closing, Exiting and Ending 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Close Window (does not end session) Version 1.0 Page 23... -
Page 24: Enabling And Disabling The Fpc 1000
However, when the PC returns from hibernate/standby mode, the Mobility Manager search and connection automatically resumes. If disable is still desired, once again initiate the disable function (Tools Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 24 ⇒ Disable). -
Page 25: Upgrading Software
2.2.2.6 Upgrading Software 2.2.2.6.1 About Software Upgrades Upgrading FPC 1000 software assures that all the latest features and functionalities are available for use. Upgrades to PC Card software may include any or all of the following software components: • DSP Image •... -
Page 26: Upgrade Methods
• When only DSP Image upgrade is available, notification depends on user settings. These settings are configured in the FMM Information Screen – Advanced Tab (Options⇒Information⇒ Advanced): Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 26 2004 Flarion... -
Page 27: Figure 17: Information Screen - Advanced Tab
If you click the OK button and do not click the Apply button, the dialog will be dismissed with no action taken. 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Version 1.0 Page 27... -
Page 28: Figure 18: Downloading Update Message
Figure 19: Click OK to Update Message 2. In the Click OK to Update Mobility Manager message box, click OK. Flarion Mobility Manager installs the updated software. Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 28 2004 Flarion... -
Page 29: Over-The-Air Manual Upgrade
Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.6.2.2 Over-the-Air Manual Upgrade Users may wish to manually check if upgrades are available (rather than waiting for automated notification). This method enables immediate checking of upgrade availability, rather than waiting for a preset “polling” interval. -
Page 30: Figure 21: No Files Need Updating Message
Available message appears (see Figure 22), along with an Update Yes/No message (see Figure 23): Figure 22: Update Available Message Figure 23: Update Yes/No Message Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 30 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential... -
Page 31: Figure 24: Downloading Updates Message
Figure 25: Click OK to Update Message 4. In the Click OK to Update Mobility Manager message box, click Flarion Mobility Manager installs the updated software 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Version 1.0 Page 31... -
Page 32: Complete Package Uninstall And Reinstall
5. The software is now uninstalled. To install upgraded software: 1. Access the latest version of the FPC 1000 complete software package 2. Follow software installation instructions (refer to Installing the FPC 1000). Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 32 ... -
Page 33: Software Upgrade Notes
2.2.2.7 Software Upgrade Notes Several issues apply to the FPC 1000 upgrade process: • Third party firewall programs may affect over-the-air upgrade. If the over-the-air upgrade does not work, you may need to disable all third party firewalls before retrying. Check with third party firewall software user instructions on how to disable. -
Page 34: Removing The Fpc 1000
Chapter 2 2.2.3. Removing the FPC 1000 To remove the FPC 1000 from the PC: 1. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on your system tray. 2. From the options presented, select “Stop FLASH-OFDM NIC device”. Click “Stop”. A dialog box appears notifying you that it is safe to eject the card 3. -
Page 35: Removing The Antenna From The Fpc 1000
2.2.4. Removing the Antenna from the FPC 1000 When transporting the FPC 1000, it may be helpful remove the antenna. WHEN REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE PC CARD, DO NOT PULL FROM THE TOP OF THE ANTENNA. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ANTENNA TO BREAK. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting The Fpc 1000
Windows 95, Windows 98 (Gold Edition), and NT 4.0. • Other devices are using the system resources that are required for the FPC 1000 to function • The wrong driver has been installed. - Page 37 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC Suggestions An ft1000clean.exe utility is provided on the distribution CD under the Tools directory to resolve unsuccessful driver installation. Use the following procedure to resolve the...
- Page 38 The over-the-air party firewalls upgrade does not are preventing work. upgrades. Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card User Guide Page 38 Suggestions Choose “No” or “Cancel” and then restart your computer manually after clicking “Finish” on the installation setup. Insert the extended range antenna cable into the PC card until you hear a click.
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Page 39: Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Appendix A. Technical Specifications A.1 Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: A.2 Mechanical Specifications PCMCIA Type II Unextended Card 2004 Flarion Flarion Proprietary and Confidential -30 to +60 C -30 C to +85 C Appendix A Version 1.0 Page 39...