Proxim Symphony-HRF User manual

Symphony-HRF
CordlessGateway
User’s Manual

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Copyright
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software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this
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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
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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
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In addition, Proxim offers Symphony accessory products, such as additional
antenna options for the Symphony PC Card, and spare parts. Refer to
Proxim’s Symphony Web site, at http://www.proxim.com/symphony/, for
information on available accessories.
System Requirements
In order to use a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway, you must have the
following:
❑An external, Ethernet-ready device which provides high-speed
Internet access, such as a cable modem, xDSL modem, or ISDN
router. When attached to this device, the Cordless Gateway will
allow Symphony-enabled computers to share Internet access;
OR
❑A 10BaseT Ethernet hub or a computer with an Ethernet card
already installed. When attached to one of these devices, the
Cordless Gateway will allow Symphony-enabled computers to
communicate with devices on a wired Ethernet network or to a
single, stand-alone Ethernet-ready computer.
❑At least one Symphony Adapter installed in a Windows 95 or
Windows 98 computer 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.

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The Product Package
Each Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway comes with the following:
❑One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway with an integrated
antenna.
❑One (1) 7.5 Volt, 1 Amp power adapter.
❑One (1) 10BaseT crossover cable. See Appendix A for important
information regarding the Cordless Gateway’s cabling require-
ments.
❑One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway Quick Start Guide.
❑One (1) Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway User’s Manual.

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2. Cordless Networking With the Cordless Gateway
The Symphony Adapters create a cordless network between each computer in
a household using standard networking software included with Windows 95/
98. 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 Cards can also
communicate with a small existing Ethernet network or with an external
Ethernet device that provides high-speed Internet access.
The Cordless Gateway provides a cordless solution for a wide variety of
small networking environments, including these four supported configura-
tions:
❑Cordless connectivity to an external Ethernet-ready device which
provides high-speed Internet access;
❑Cordless connectivity to an existing Ethernet network;
❑Cordless connectivity to an existing Ethernet network that is
capable of accessing the Internet at high speeds; and
❑Cordless 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 an External Ethernet Device
Which Provides High-Speed Internet Access
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway allows the cordless network to
communicate with an external Ethernet device to share high-speed Internet
access with every Symphony-enabled computer.
The Cordless Gateway acts as a link between a high-speed Internet device
and the Symphony-enabled computers, so that each computer (laptops and
desktops) on the cordless network has simultaneous Internet access and can
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To use the Cordless Gateway in this configuration, you need a high-speed
Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and one of the
following pieces of equipment:
❑An external cable modem;
❑An external xDSL device, such as an ADSL modem;
❑AnISDN router; or
❑Any 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 10BaseT connector; devices which use a
different networking technology, such as ATMF-25, will not communicate
with the Cordless Gateway. For a similar reason, most ISDN terminal
adapters cannot be used with the Cordless Gateway because they do not
communicate over Ethernet and do not have a 10BaseT Ethernet port.
Generally, you will use the 10BaseT crossover cable, included in the product
package, to connect the Cordless Gateway to your high-speed device.
Devices such as an ISDN router, which often include several hub ports built-
in, or a cable modem, which is designed to connect to a single Ethernet card
installed in a computer, are wired like a 10BaseT cabling hub. The Cordless
Gateway is also wired like a 10BaseT cabling hub, so in order to connect two
devices that are both wired like a hub together, you must use a 10BaseT
crossover cable. If your high-speed device is wired like a standard Ethernet
card, then you need to use a standard 10BaseT cable to connect the Cordless
Gateway and this device. See Appendix A for more information on the
Cordless Gateway’s cabling requirements.
In this configuration, the Cordless Gateway performs a function known as
“Network Address Translation” or “NAT.” The ISP assigns a single IP
Address for the Cordless Gateway, and NAT allows up to ten (10) Symphony-
enabled 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
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By default, the Cordless Gateway is configured to accept a dynamic IP
Address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If your
ISP does not use DHCP, then you will need to configure the Cordless
Gateway with a static IP Address assigned to you by the ISP. See Chapter 7
for more information on how to configure the Cordless Gateway’s TCP/IP
parameters.
Connectivity to an Ethernet Network
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.
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.”
Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to the 10BaseT cabling hub using the
10BaseT crossover cable included in the product package. In order to
connect two devices that are both wired like a hub together, you must use a
10BaseT crossover cable. See Appendix A for more information on the
Cordless Gateway’s cabling requirements.
In this configuration, each computer, whether wired or cordless, will have the
ability to share files and printers with the all other members of the cordless
and wired networks.
For example, if you have an existing wired Ethernet, you may add a Cordless
Gateway to give network connectivity to a laptop with a Symphony 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 informa-
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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.
Connectivity to an Ethernet Network
Which Has High-Speed Internet Access
As discussed above, an Cordless Gateway can link a Symphony Cordless
Network to a wired Ethernet network. In addition, if you have an existing
device on the wired network which provides high-speed Internet access to
each of the Ethernet workstations, then the Symphony-enabled computers
will also be able to share this Internet connection. Examples of high-speed
devices include a cable modem, an ADSL modem, or an ISDN router.
The presence of the Cordless Gateway allows the two networks to be linked
together sharing this 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.
Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to the 10BaseT cabling hub using the
10BaseT crossover cable included in the product package. In order to
connect two devices both wired like a hub together, you must use a 10BaseT
crossover cable. See Appendix A for more information on the Cordless
Gateway’s cabling requirements.
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 configura-
tion, 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 Cordless Gateway to perform Transparent Bridging
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settings that match the TCP/IP settings of the workstations on the existing
wired network.
Refer to Chapter 7 to learn how to configure the Cordless Gateway and for a
discussion of suggested TCP/IP configurations for the network.
Connectivity to a Network Server
You may also connect the Cordless Gateway to an existing Ethernet network
that contains a network server, such as a Windows NT server, to allow
Symphony-enabled computers to act as network clients.
Simply connect the Cordless Gateway to the 10BaseT cabling hub using the
10BaseT crossover cable included in the product package. In order to
connect two devices that are both wired like a hub together, you must use a
10BaseT crossover cable. See Appendix A for more information on the
Cordless Gateway’s cabling requirements.
In this configuration, Symphony-enabled computers should have the same
client/server and file sharing capabilities as any existing wired 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 Translation (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 desire only to
connect cordless clients to one stand-alone server, you can also attach the
Cordless Gateway directly to the server. Simply connect the Cordless
Gateway to an Ethernet card installed in the server using a standard 10BaseT
cable. You will have the same functionality between the server and cordless
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3. Installing the Symphony Hardware
This chapter describes the step-by-step procedure for the physical installa-
tion of the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway and the Symphony Adapters.
Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway is a stand-alone device which
requires no software installation. Also, the Cordless Gateway includes an
integrated antenna so there is no separate antenna installation required.
Follow these steps to install the Cordless Gateway:
1. Place the Cordless Gateway in close proximity to the Ethernet-ready
device to which you intend to attach the unit. If you intend to use the
10BaseT crossover cable included in the product package, the distance
between the Cordless Gateway and the 10BaseT port of the Ethernet-ready
device must not be greater than the length of this cable. If you intend to use
your own 10BaseT cable, the cable must not exceed 100 meters.
In general, you should try to place the Cordless Gateway on top of a desk or
bookcase so that it is as far from the ground as possible, keeping clear of
metal obstructions. You should also try to centrally locate the device so that
it will provide coverage to all of the computers on the cordless network, but
keep in mind that it must also be close enough to the wall so that you can
easily connect its power adapter to the wall outlet.
2. Attach one end of the power adapter to the back of the Cordless Gateway
and the other end to the wall outlet. The Status LED, located on the top of
the Cordless Gateway, should glow yellow and then green to indicate that
the unit is operational.
Note:
Use the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway only with the power
adapter supplied by Proxim in the product package. Using
anotherpowersupplymaydamagetheSymphony-HRFCordless
Gateway.
3. Attach one end of the 10BaseT crossover cable, provided in the product
package, to the Cordless Gateway and attach the other end to the 10BaseT

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port of an Ethernet-ready device. Make sure that the Ethernet-ready device is
powered on before proceeding.
Once the cable is attached to both devices, the Cordless Gateway’s green
Link LED should illuminate. This LED lights up when an Ethernet link is
detected and, on occasion, will blink off momentarily to reflect Ethernet
activity. However, if the Link LED does not light up and remain on (only
blinking off momentarily) when the cable is attached, then the 10BaseT
crossover cable is not the correct cable for this connection. In this case, you
need to obtain a standard 10BaseT cable in order to connect the Cordless
Gateway to the Ethernet-ready device. Do not proceed to Step #5 until the
Cordless Gateway’s Link LED lights up and remains on (only occasionally
blinking off to reflect Ethernet activity).
In general, you will use the 10BaseT crossover cable, provided in the product
package, to connect the Cordless Gateway to a high-speed Internet device,
such as a cable modem, xDSL modem, or ISDN router, or to a free port on an
Ethernet hub. However, use a standard 10BaseT cable to connect the
Cordless Gateway to a single, stand-alone computer that has an Ethernet card
installed or to a standard Ethernet router; do NOT use the cable shipped with
the product. See Appendix A for more information about the Cordless
Gateway’s cabling requirements.
5. Proceed with the installation or software update of the other Symphony
products in your home or small office using the Symphony Installation CD
supplied with the Symphony Adapters. Refer to Chapters 3, 4, and 5 within
this manual for instructions on how to install a Symphony Adapter in a
Windows 95/98 computer. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on how to
install a Symphony Adapter in a Windows NT computer. The Sym-
phony-HRFCordlessGatewaymustremainpoweredonduringthe
installationoftheotherSymphony products.
Note:
If the Cordless Gateway is not powered on when installing or
updating the other Symphony components on the cordless net-
work, you will have difficulty configuring these other Symphony
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LEDIndicators
The Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway has five functional LEDs: three on
the top of the unit and two on the back panel. The LEDs on the top panel
perform the following functions:
❑The Status LED, which is located on the right side when the unit
is orientated so that you can read the Symphony logo, changes
colors from yellow (initializing) to green (operational). If the
LED turns red, try recycling power to the Cordless Gateway. If the
LED remains red, contact Symphony Technical Support for
assistance.
❑The Cordless Network Activity LED, in the center, blinks yellow
when the Cordless Gateway receives data from the cordless
network.
❑The Ethernet LED, on the left side, blinks green when the Ether-
net Bridge receives data over the 10BaseT Ethernet connection.
The LEDs on the back panel perform the following functions:
❑The green “Link” LED, located to the right of the 10BaseT
connector, illuminates when a physical connection exists between
the Cordless Gateway and an attached Ethernet-ready device.
However, this LED reflects Ethernet activity as well as link
integrity. Therefore, when a proper 10BaseT cable is attached and
there is Ethernet activity, the LED will blink off momentarily;
when a damaged or improper 10BaseT cable is attached and the
unit attempts to send data through its Ethernet port, the LED will
blink on momentarily.
❑The green “Master” LED, located to the left of the DC power jack,
illuminates when the Cordless Gateway is operational