Proxim Symphony-HRF User manual

Symphony-HRF
CordlessGateway
User’s Manual

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Copyright
© 2000 Proxim, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA. All rights reserved. This manual and the
software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the
written permission of Proxim, Incorporated.
Trademarks
Symphony, Symphony-HRF, the Symphony logo, Symphony Composer, Sym-
phony Conductor, Symphony Maestro, RangeLAN2, and Proxim are trade-
marks 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.
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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.;
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-HRF Cordless
Gateway will be uninterrupted or error free.
Warranty Return Policy
If you have a problem with your Symphony product, please call Proxim
TechnicalSupport at(408) 731-2780. ProximTechnical Supportwill assistwith
resolving any technical difficulties you may have with your Proxim product. If
aProximtechnicalrepresentativedeterminesthataproductisdefective andthe
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 Family ......................................................................................... 8
System Requirements............................................................................. 10
The Product Package.............................................................................. 11
2. Cordless Networking With the Cordless Gateway ..12
Connectivity to an External Ethernet Device Which Provides High-
Speed Internet Access ............................................................................ 12
Connectivity to an Ethernet Network .................................................... 14
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 ............................................................................ 21
Symphony PC Card ............................................................................. 22
Symphony USB Adapter...................................................................... 22
4. Installing the Symphony Software ...........................23
5. Symphony Composer Installation Wizard ...............28
Step 1: Select a Security Code ............................................................... 29
Step 2: Establish Communication With the Cordless Gateway ............ 30
Step 3: Configure TCP/IP Information .................................................. 33
Step 4: Assign a Computer Name .......................................................... 35
Step 5: Select Drives and Printers to Share ............................................ 36
Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt at Boot-up ..................................... 37
Step 7: Register Symphony Products .................................................... 38

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6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool ..................39
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..................................................... 42
Test Cordless Connection ................................................................... 42
ConfigureNetwork Parameters ............................................................ 44
Remote Drive Sharing ......................................................................... 45
Maestro Administrative Features ........................................................... 45
Determine Software Version in Use ..................................................... 45
Register Products on Proxim’s Web Site ............................................. 46
7. Configuring a Cordless Gateway Network ..............47
Cordless Gateway Configuration........................................................... 47
Configuring the Topology Parameter ................................................. 47
Configuring the ISP TCP/IP Settings .................................................. 49
Configuring the Internal TCP/IP Settings ........................................... 52
Cordless Gateway Client Configuration................................................ 53
Configuration Examples ........................................................................ 55
A Cordless Gateway Connected Directly to a Device That Provides
High-Speed Internet Access................................................................. 55
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not
Have Shared Internet Access................................................................ 56
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Has Shared
Internet Access ..................................................................................... 57
A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Network With a Server.............. 59
File Sharing ............................................................................................ 59
Remote Drive Sharing ......................................................................... 62
Printer Sharing........................................................................................ 66
8. Symphony Network Switcher ...................................70
Switching Between Network Profiles .................................................... 72
Editing a Network Profile ...................................................................... 73
Creating and Deleting Network Profiles ................................................ 77
Examples of When to Use Network Profiles .......................................... 78

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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 ............................. 82
Method 2: Upgrade from Disk ............................................................. 83
Upgrading a Symphony Adapter’s Software.......................................... 85
11. Uninstalling Symphony Software...........................86
12. Troubleshooting ......................................................88
Frequently Asked Technical Support Questions ................................... 88
Operational Issues................................................................................ 88
General Questions................................................................................ 91
A. 10BaseT Connector Specification...........................93
B. Using Symphony With RangeLAN2 Cards.............94
C. Using the Symphony Driver for Windows NT.........97
Installing the Symphony Driver for Windows NT ................................. 97
Uninstalling the Windows NT Driver .................................................. 104
D. Advanced Symphony Parameters ........................105
Station Type ......................................................................................... 105
MasterName......................................................................................... 105
Channel and Subchannel ..................................................................... 106
MAC Optimize ..................................................................................... 106
Inactivity Timeout ............................................................................... 106
E. How to Reach Technical Support ..........................107
F. U.S. Specifications ..................................................108
G. Regulatory Information...........................................109
Index.............................................................................110

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Proxim’s Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, a
member of the Symphony Cordless Networking Suite. The Symphony-HRF
Cordless Gateway interoperates with Symphony Cordless 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
Symphony computers from a cable modem, xDSL modem, or ISDN router, or
you can connect Symphony computers to an existing Ethernet Local Area
Network(LAN).
The Cordless Gateway, like the other members of the Symphony Cordless
Networking Suite, is based on Proxim’s award-winning wireless technology
used daily by banks, hospitals, and corporations around the world. You can
expect this same reliability from the Symphony products in your home or
small office.
If you have recently upgraded to a form of high-speed Internet access that no
longer requires the use of an analog modem, such as ISDN, xDSL, or service
from a local cable company, you may be able to provide this high-speed
access to all members of the Symphony Cordless Network simultaneously!
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway also provides a convenient solution
for consumers who already have an existing Ethernet LAN in their home or
small office but also want the increased flexibility and mobility provided by
a cordless system. A cordless computer can share files and printers as if it
were another member of the Ethernet backbone. Laptops can 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
Adapters that you will use in conjunction with this device. However, you
may want refer to the Symphony Adapters User’s Manual for detailed
installation and troubleshooting instructions.

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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. As a Plug-and-Play
device, Windows 95 or Windows 98 will automatically recognize
the card and begin the installation process. When installed, the
Symphony PC Card can communicate with other Symphony
products to create a cordless network in the home or small office.
The PC Card ships with a snap-on antenna which connects
directly to the side of the card.
❑The Symphony PNP ISA Card fits into a standard ISA slot in a
desktop computer. The ISA Card is a Plug-and-Play device;
therefore, Windows 95 or Windows 98 will automatically recog-
nize the card and begin the installation process. When installed,
the Symphony ISA Card can communicate with other Symphony
products to create a cordless network in the home or small office.
The ISA Card ships with a desktop antenna which connects to the
back of the card with a 5-foot antenna cable.
❑The Symphony PCI Card fits into a standard PCI slot in a
desktop computer. The PCI Card is a Plug-and-Play device;
therefore, Windows 95 or Windows 98 will automatically recog-
nize the card and begin the installation process. When installed,
the Symphony PCI Card can communicate with other Symphony
products to create a cordless network in the home or small office.
The PCI Card ships with a desktop antenna which connects to the
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❑The Symphony USB Adapter connects to a computer’s USB
(Universal Serial Bus) port. The Symphony USB Adapter is a
Plug-and-Play device; therefore, Windows 98 will automatically
recognize the adapter and begin the installation process. When
installed, the Symphony USB Adapter can communicate with
other Symphony products to create a cordless network in the
home or small office. The Symphony USB Adapter has a built-in
antenna and includes a 6-foot cable to connect the adapter to a
computer’s USB port.
❑The Symphony Cordless Modem is a 56 Kbps modem (V.90 and
x2-compatible) which plugs into any standard phone jack. The
Symphony Cordless Modem provides high speed, analog modem
access to any other Symphony-enabled computer in the house-
hold, and it frees desktops and laptops so that they no longer need
to be located near a telephone jack. The Cordless Modem has a
built-in antenna. 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
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 Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool allows the user to
configure the settings and monitor the status of the Symphony
Cordless Network and Cordless Gateway.
❑The Symphony Network Switcher provides a fast and convenient
way to transport a Symphony-enabled computer between different
networks by storing the relevant settings for each network.