Proxim Symphony-HRF User manual

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Copyright
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Proxim, Incorporated.
Trademarks
Symphony, Symphony-HRF, the Symphony logo, Symphony Composer, Sym-
phony Conductor, Symphony Maestro, Harmony, RangeLAN2, and Proxim are
trademarks of Proxim, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Limited Warranty, Disclaimer, Limitation Of Liability
For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the retail customer,
Proxim warrants the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway against defects in
materials and workmanship. If a product is found defective during the warranty
period, Proxim will repair or replace the product with the same or a similar
model,whichmaybeareconditionedunit,withoutchargeforpartsorlabor. Any
replaced or repaired product will have either a ninety (90) day warranty, under
the conditions described herein, or the remainder of the initial one (1) year
warranty, whichever is longer.
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,
actsofGod,accidents,orothercausesbeyondProxim’scontrol,orclaimbyany
entity other than the original purchaser.
Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual
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In no event shall Proxim, Inc. be responsible or liable for any damages arising:
GFrom the use of the product;
GFrom the loss of use, revenue or profit of the product; or
GAs a result of any event, circumstance, action, or abuse beyond the
control of Proxim, Inc.;
Whether such damages be direct, indirect, consequential, special, or otherwise
and whether such damages are incurred by the person to whom this warranty
extends or a third party.
Proxim does not warrant that the functions contained in the products will meet
your requirements or that the operation of the Symphony product(s) will be
uninterrupted or error free.
Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with your Symphony product, please call Proxim
TechnicalSupportat(408)731-2780. ProximTechnicalSupportwillassistwith
resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your Proxim product. If
aProximtechnicalrepresentativedeterminesthataproductisdefectiveandthe
product is still in warranty, you will be assigned a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number to authorize its return for repair or replacement. Dated proof of
purchase may be required. Package the product appropriately for safe
shipment, mark the RMA number on the outside of the package, and ship the
package at your expense. Proxim recommends that you insure the package
during shipment.
For support of software media, please refer to Proxim’s Symphony Web site at
http://www.proxim.com/symphony/.

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Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................7
Product Description ................................................................................. 8
Symphony-HRFHardware Products ...................................................... 8
SoftwareProducts .................................................................................. 8
The Product Package................................................................................ 9
System Requirements............................................................................. 10
Interoperability Between Symphony-HRF and Symphony Products.... 10
2. Cordless Networking with the Cordless Gateway...11
What Is Cordless Networking?............................................................... 11
Supported Configurations...................................................................... 12
Connectivity to a Cable Modem, DSL Modem, or ISDN Router........ 12
Connectivity to an Ethernet Network ................................................. 14
Connectivity to an Ethernet Network That Provides Shared Internet
Access .................................................................................................. 15
Connectivity to a Network Server ....................................................... 17
3. Installing the Symphony Hardware ..........................18
Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway ....................................................... 18
LED Indicators, Ports, and Buttons ..................................................... 22
Symphony-HRF Adapters ...................................................................... 24
Symphony-HRF Cordless PC Card Adapter ........................................ 24
Symphony-HRF Cordless USB Adapter .............................................. 26
4. Installing the Symphony Software ...........................28
Pre-installation Considerations ............................................................. 29
Note to Customers Using a Laptop Without a CD-ROM Drive .......... 29
Installation Procedure ............................................................................ 30
Windows 98 & Windows ME Installation Steps ................................. 30
Windows 2000 Professional Installation Steps ................................... 32
Windows 95 Installation Steps ............................................................ 34
Symphony Software Installation Steps................................................ 36

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5. Symphony Composer Installation Wizard ...............39
Step 1: Select a Security Code ............................................................... 40
Step 2: Establish Communication with the Cordless Gateway ............. 41
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP Information .................................................. 44
Step 4: Assign a Computer Name .......................................................... 47
Step 5: Select Drives and Printers to Share ............................................ 47
Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt at Boot-up ..................................... 48
Step 7: Register Symphony Products .................................................... 49
Step 8: Configure PPPoE Parameters ..................................................... 50
Step 9: Establish Communication with an Ethernet Network ............... 50
6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool ..................51
Maestro Features for the Cordless Gateway ........................................... 52
Monitor the State of the Cordless Gateway......................................... 52
Configure the Cordless Gateway to Allow Internet Sharing ............... 53
Upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway ................................ 53
Monitor the Cordless Gateway’s Status .............................................. 53
Maestro Networking Features ................................................................ 54
Obtain Network Status Information..................................................... 54
Test Cordless Connection ................................................................... 55
ConfigureNetworkParameters ............................................................ 56
Remote Drive Sharing ......................................................................... 57
Launch the Symphony Location Switcher .......................................... 58
Maestro Administrative Features ........................................................... 58
Determine Software Version in Use ..................................................... 58
Register Products on Proxim’s Web Site ............................................. 58
7. Configuring a Cordless Gateway Network ..............59
Cordless Gateway Topologies ............................................................... 59
Understanding Network Address Translation (NAT) .......................... 59
Understanding Transparent Bridging.................................................. 60
Determining the Cordless Gateway’s Topology Parameter ................ 60
Configuring the Topology Parameter ................................................. 62
Configuring a Cordless Network to Use NAT........................................ 63
Configuring the ISP TCP/IP Settings .................................................. 63
Configuring the Internal TCP/IP Settings ........................................... 70
TCP/IP Configuration for Cordless Computers in NAT Topologies .. 73

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Configuring a Cordless Network to Use Transparent Bridging............. 75
Configuring TCP/IP Settings for the Cordless Gateway ..................... 76
TCP/IP Configuration for Cordless Computers in Transparent
Bridging Only Topologies .................................................................. 76
Configuration Examples ........................................................................ 85
A Cordless Gateway Connected Directly to a Cable Modem,
DSLModem,orISDN Router .............................................................. 85
A Cordless Gateway Connected to an Ethernet Network That Has
Shared Internet Access or If Internet Access Is Not Required ............. 86
A Cordless Gateway Connected to an Ethernet Network That Has
Limited Internet Access ....................................................................... 88
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Network with a Server............... 89
File Sharing ............................................................................................ 90
Remote Drive Sharing ......................................................................... 93
Printer Sharing........................................................................................ 96
Designating a Network Printer as the Default Printer........................ 101
8. Symphony Location Switcher ................................103
Switching Between Profiles ................................................................. 106
Editing a Profile ................................................................................... 107
Creating and Deleting Profiles............................................................. 112
Examples of When to Use Profiles ....................................................... 113
Moving a Laptop Computer From the Home to the Office ............... 113
Moving a Laptop Computer From the Office to the Home ............... 114
9. Adding a New Product to a Cordless Network......115
Adding a New Computer to a Cordless Network ................................. 115
Adding a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to a Cordless Network . 115
10. Upgrading Symphony Software...........................117
Upgrading the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway’s Firmware........... 117
Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site ........................... 117
Method 2: Upgrade from Disk ........................................................... 119
Upgrading a Symphony Adapter’s Software........................................ 122
11. Uninstalling Symphony Software.........................124

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12. Troubleshooting ....................................................126
Interoperability Between Symphony-HRF and Symphony Products.. 126
Application Hints ................................................................................. 128
Range of Symphony-HRF Products .................................................. 128
Reducing Interference ....................................................................... 128
Home Network Security ..................................................................... 128
Accessing E-Mail............................................................................... 129
Playing Games Over the Home Network ........................................... 130
Sharing Software Applications .......................................................... 130
Sharing a Scanner with the Home Network ....................................... 130
Frequently Asked Technical Support Questions ................................. 131
Operational Issues.............................................................................. 131
General Questions.............................................................................. 134
A. Advanced Symphony Parameters ........................135
Station Type ......................................................................................... 135
MasterName......................................................................................... 136
Channel and Subchannel ..................................................................... 136
MAC Optimize ..................................................................................... 136
Inactivity Timeout ............................................................................... 136
Protocol Type....................................................................................... 137
B. How to Reach Technical Support..........................138
C. U.S. Specifications..................................................139
D. Regulatory Information...........................................140
Index.............................................................................141

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Proxim’s Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, a
member of the Symphony Cordless Networking Suite. Proxim has been a
market leader in the wirefree networking industry for over ten years provid-
ing award-winning wirefree technology to companies and individuals around
the world. You can expect this same reliability from the Symphony Cordless
products in your home and/or small office.
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway interoperates with Symphony and/or
Symphony-HRF adapters to deliver reliable, hassle-free networking for your
laptops and desktops without the use of wires or cables. With the addition of
the Cordless Gateway to a Symphony Cordless Network, you can provide
high-speed Internet access to cordless computers from a cable modem, DSL
modem, or ISDN router or you can connect cordless computers to an existing
EthernetLocal Area Network(LAN).
With the Symphony Cordless Networking Suite, laptops become free of wires
and cables so you can check e-mail, surf the Internet, or exchange files from
anywhere in your home or backyard! Desktop computers in hard to wire
locations can now enjoy connectivity with the rest of the network.
This manual provides all of the information necessary to install and config-
ure not only the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, but also the
Symphony-HRF or Symphony adapters that you will use in conjunction with
this device. However, you may want to refer to the manual that shipped with
each adapter for detailed installation and troubleshooting instructions.

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Product Description
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a member of the Symphony
Cordless Networking Suite, a family of products which provides a complete
cordless networking solution for the home or small office.
Symphony-HRFHardwareProducts
GThe Symphony-HRF Cordless PCCard Adapter fits into a
laptop computer’s PCMCIA Type II socket that supports 3.3-volt
PC Cards. When installed, the Symphony-HRF PC Card can
communicate with other Symphony-HRF products or with
Symphony products to create a cordless network in your home or
small office. The PC Card ships with an antenna that attaches to
the side of the card.
GTheSymphony-HRF Cordless USB Adapterconnects to a
computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. When installed, the
Symphony-HRF USB Adapter can communicate with other
Symphony-HRF products or with Symphony products to create a
cordless network in your home or small office. The
Symphony-HRF USB Adapter has a built-in antenna and includes
a six-foot cable to connect the adapter to a computer’s USB port.
GThe Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway attaches to an external
Ethernet device to provide Internet access to the cordless network
over high-speed connections using ISDN, DSL, service from a
local cable company, or a similar access medium. The Cordless
Gateway may also attach to a small Ethernet LAN to provide
network connectivity between Ethernet nodes and cordless
computers equipped with either Symphony-HRF or Symphony
adapters.
SoftwareProducts
Proxim ships several software tools with the Symphony-HRF adapters to
make installation and configuration simple and hassle-free.
GThe Symphony Composer Installation Wizard guides the user
through the setup and configuration of a Symphony Cordless
Network during the initial installation or following an upgrade
from an earlier version of the Symphony software. The Composer
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GThe Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool allows the user to
configure the settings and monitor the status of the Symphony
Cordless Network. The Maestro Configuration Tool is described
in Chapter 6.
GThe Symphony Conductor Modem Sharing Software allows one
computer to share its installed modem or Ethernet card with other
computers on the cordless network.
GThe Symphony Location Switcher provides a fast and conve-
nient way to move a cordless computer between different loca-
tions by storing Internet and network configurations for multiple
networks. A user may switch between locations with a single
keystroke during boot-up. The Location Switcher is described in
Chapter 8.
Proxim also offers Symphony accessory products, such as an additional
antenna option for the Symphony-HRF PC Card and spare parts. Refer to the
Symphony Web site at http://www.proxim.com/symphony/ for additional
information.
The Product Package
Each Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway comes with the following:
GOne (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
GOne (1) 5 Volt, 1 Amp power adapter
GOne (1) five-foot 10Base-T cable (straight through)
GOne (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway Quick Start Guide
GOne (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual

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System Requirements
In order to use a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, you must have the
following:
GAn external, Ethernet-ready device that provides high-speed
Internet access, such as a cable modem, DSL modem, or ISDN
router (one of these devices is required to share Internet access)
OR
GA 10Base-T Ethernet hub or a computer with an Ethernet card
already installed (one of these devices is required to communicate
with an Ethernet network)
GAn account with an ISP (Internet Service Provider); this is
required to share Internet access with the cordless network
GAt least one Symphony-HRF or Symphony adapter installed in a
computer running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, or
Windows 2000 Professional with a minimum 486/66 MHz
processor, a minimum of 16 MB of RAM, and a minimum of 10
MB of hard disk space available
Note:
The Symphony software does not support Windows 2000 Server.
Interoperability Between Symphony-HRF and
Symphony Products
Proxim’s Symphony-HRF products support both the HomeRF standard and
the OpenAir standard (which is used by Proxim’s RangeLAN2 and original
Symphony product lines).
A Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway will automatically determine whether
the cordless network is using HomeRF or OpenAir and use the appropriate
protocol. Therefore, a Cordless Gateway is fully interoperable with Proxim’s
Symphony adapters that use the OpenAir protocol.
See Chapter 12 for more information on interoperability between
Symphony-HRF, Symphony, RangeLAN2, and HomeRF-certified products
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2. Cordless Networking with the Cordless Gateway
What Is Cordless Networking?
A “network”is two or more computers physically connected to each other.
For example, if you connect two computers together with a cable, you have
created a network. The two computers will communicate with each other
over the cable. Networking technology enables two or more PCs, located
throughout your home or small office, to communicate. With a network in
your home or small office, you can:
GShare Internet access so family members may surf the Internet at
the same time using a single connection;
GPrint to a printer that is connected to another computer on the
network;
GAccess and transfer files on the hard drive of any computer that is
a member of the network; and
GPlay multiplayer games.
The term, “cordless,”refers to communication that occurs over radio waves
rather than over a cable. A cordless telephone is identical to a telephone
except the handset communicates to the base station over radio waves rather
than over a telephone cord.
Like a cordless telephone, a cordless network uses radio signals instead of a
cable to exchange information. Thus a cordless network alleviates the need
for expensive and intrusive wiring within the home to connect computers. It
also allows mobile users to remain connected to the network even when a
laptop is carried around the home or taken into the backyard.
Symphony-HRF and Symphony adapters create a cordless network between
each computer in a household using standard networking software included
with Windows. 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-HRF and Symphony adapters can also communicate with a small
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Supported Configurations
The Cordless Gateway provides a cordless solution for a wide variety of
small networking environments, including these four supported configura-
tions:
GCordless connectivity to a cable modem, DSL modem, or ISDN
router;
GCordless connectivity to an existing Ethernet network;
GCordless connectivity to an existing Ethernet network that
provides shared Internet access; and
GCordless connectivity to a network server.
Each configuration is described in detail below. Also, see Chapter 7 for more
information on how to configure the cordless network in each of these
scenarios.
Connectivity to a Cable Modem, DSL Modem, or ISDN Router
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway can communicate with an external
Ethernet device to share high-speed Internet access with each computer on
the cordless network.
Figure 1 illustrates an example of this networking configuration. The
diagram shows a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway connected to a cable
modem with an Ethernet cable.
The Cordless Gateway links the high-speed Internet device and the cordless
computers, so that each computer (laptops and desktops) on the cordless
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Figure 1
Cordless Network Sharing High-Speed Internet Access
To use the Cordless Gateway in this configuration, you need an account with
an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and one of the following pieces of equip-
ment that you will connect directly to the Cordless Gateway with a 10Base-T
Ethernet cable:
GAn external cable modem;
GAn external DSL device, such as an ADSL modem;
GAnISDNrouter; or
GAny other external Ethernet device that can provide high-speed
Internet access to a network.
Note that these devices must be external, stand-alone units that support 10
Mbps Ethernet and have an RJ-45 10Base-T connector; devices which use a
different networking technology, such as ATMF-25, will not communicate
with the Cordless Gateway. For a similar reason, ISDN terminal adapters
cannot be used with the Cordless Gateway because they do not communicate
over Ethernet and do not have a 10Base-T Ethernet port.
In this configuration, the Cordless Gateway performs a function known as
Network Address Translation or NAT. The ISP assigns a single IP address to

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the Cordless Gateway, and NAT allows up to ten (10) cordless computers to
access the Internet at the same time using this single address assignment.
The Cordless Gateway acts as an intermediary and sends data between the
Internet and the computers on the Symphony Cordless Network.
By default, the Cordless Gateway is configured to accept a dynamic IP
address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.
If your ISP uses static IP addressing or PPPoE, then you will need to config-
ure the Cordless Gateway with the account information assigned to you by
theISP.
See Chapter 7 for more information on how to configure the Cordless
Gateway’sTCP/IPparameters.
ConnectivitytoanEthernetNetwork
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, as shown in Figure 2 below.
The Cordless Gateway transparently links the two networks so that to each
node there appears to be only one network. This function is known as
Transparent Bridging.
Figure 2
Cordless Network with Connectivity to a Wired Ethernet Network

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Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to a 10Base-T cabling hub using the
10Base-T cable included in the product package.
In this configuration, each Ethernet and cordless computer will have the
ability to share files and printers with the all other members of the cordless
and Ethernet networks.
For example, if you have an existing wired Ethernet, you may add a Cordless
Gateway to give network connectivity to a laptop that has a Symphony-HRF
PC Card installed.
By default, the Cordless Gateway performs both Network Address Transla-
tion (NAT) and Transparent Bridging. Depending on the configuration of
your network, you may want to disable the NAT function.
See Chapter 7 for information on how to configure the Cordless Gateway and
for more information on File and Printer Sharing.
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.
ConnectivitytoanEthernetNetwork
ThatProvidesSharedInternetAccess
As discussed above, a Cordless Gateway can link a Symphony Cordless
Network to a wired Ethernet network.
In addition, if you have an existing device on the Ethernet network that
provides high-speed Internet access to each of the Ethernet workstations,
then the cordless computers will also be able to share this Internet connec-
tion. Examples of high-speed devices include a cable modem, a DSL
modem,oranISDNrouter.
Figure 3 illustrates how a Cordless Gateway may be used to connect a
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The Ethernet hub in the diagram has three devices attached: an Ethernet-
ready desktop computer, a DSL modem, and a Cordless Gateway.
The presence of the Cordless Gateway allows the two networks to be linked
together sharing Internet access as well as files and printers.
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.
Figure 3
Cordless Network and Wired Network
Sharing High-Speed Internet Access
Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to a 10Base-T cabling hub using the
10Base-T cable included with the product.
In this configuration, the Cordless Gateway may perform Network Address
Translation (NAT), Transparent Bridging, or both.
By default, the Cordless Gateway will perform both tasks, but depending on
your network configuration, you may wish to change this setting within the
Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool.
For example, if you already have an Internet-sharing software package, such
as a proxy server program, installed on the network, you may configure the

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Cordless Gateway to perform Transparent Bridging only and then configure
the cordless computers with TCP/IP settings that match the TCP/IP settings
of the workstations on the existing Ethernet network.
Refer to Chapter 7 for information on how to configure the Cordless Gateway
and for a discussion of suggested TCP/IP configurations for your network.
ConnectivitytoaNetworkServer
You may also connect the Cordless Gateway to an existing Ethernet network
that contains a network server (such as a Windows 2000 server) to allow the
cordless computers to act as network clients.
Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to a 10Base-T cabling hub using the
10Base-T cable included with the product.
In this configuration, cordless computers should have the same client/server
and file sharing capabilities as any existing Ethernet clients on the network.
The Cordless Gateway performs Transparent Bridging to link the two
networks so that to each node there appears to be only one local area network
(LAN).
By default, the Cordless Gateway performs both Network Address Transla-
tion (NAT) and Transparent Bridging. Depending on the configuration of
your network, you may want to disable the NAT function.
See Chapter 7 for information on how to configure the Cordless Gateway.
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.
In addition, if you do not have an existing network and only want to connect
cordless clients to one stand-alone server, you can also attach the Cordless
Gateway directly to the server. Simply use the supplied Ethernet cable to
connect the Cordless Gateway’s 10Base-T Port II to an Ethernet card
installed in the server. You will have the same functionality between the
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3. Installing the Symphony Hardware
The installation of a cordless network that includes a Symphony-HRF
Cordless Gateway occurs in three phases:
Phase1:Install the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and a Symphony-HRF
or Symphony adapter in each computer that you want to communi-
cate with the cordless network. This phase is described in this
chapter.
Phase2:Install the Symphony software for each Symphony-HRF and
Symphony adapter installed in Phase 1. This phase is described in
Chapter 4.
Phase3:Configure the cordless network to communicate with the Cordless
Gateway using the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard. This
phase is described in Chapter 5.
This chapter describes the step-by-step procedure for the physical installa-
tion of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, Symphony-HRF PC Card, and
Symphony-HRFUSBAdapter.
If you are installing a Symphony Cordless PC Card, Symphony Cordless PnP
ISA Card, or Symphony Cordless PCI Card, refer to the manual that shipped
with the card for installation instructions.
Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a stand-alone device which
requires no software installation.
Also, the Cordless Gateway has a built-in antenna so the antenna does not
require separate installation.
The Cordless Gateway is shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4
Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
Follow these steps to install the Cordless Gateway:
1. Determine the best location for the Cordless Gateway. Keep in mind
the following considerations:
GIf you intend to use the 10Base-T cable included with the product,
the distance between the Cordless Gateway and the 10Base-T port
of the hub, high-speed Internet device, or other Ethernet-ready
device cannot exceed the length of the cable.
GIf you intend to use your own 10Base-T cable rather than the one
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GYou should try to place the Cordless Gateway on a flat, sturdy
surface as far from the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk
or bookcase, keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
GYou should try to centrally locate the Cordless Gateway so that it
will provide coverage to all of the computers on the cordless
network.
GThe distance between the Cordless Gateway and a wall outlet
cannot exceed the length of the power adapter’s cable.
2. Attach one end of the 10Base-T Ethernet cable, provided in the
product package, to the 10Base-T port labeled Ion the back of the
Cordless Gateway and attach the other end to the 10Base-T port of an
Ethernet device.
Note:
Make sure that the Ethernet device is powered on before pro-
ceeding.
3. Attach one end of the supplied AC power adapter to the back of the
Cordless Gateway and the other end to the wall outlet.
Note:
Use the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway only with the power
adapter supplied by Proxim with the product. Using another
power supply may damage the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gate-
way.
The three LEDs on the top of the Cordless Gateway will momentarily light
up. Also, the Power Indicator LED may turn off momentarily while the
Cordless Gateway searches for a cordless network to join. The unit is
operational when the Power Indicator LED is the only LED on the top of the
unit that is lit up.
In addition, the Cordless Gateway’s green Link LED, located to the left of the
10Base-T connectors, should light up.
4. If the Link LED is on, proceed to Step #10. If the Link LED is not on,
proceed to Step #5.