Configuration Figure 3-20.
Software Upgrade Software Upgrade The About page displays information about the software version the WCM utility. The About WCM screen and Check for Update option is also available from the Help menu. Figure 3-21. About WCM Information Click the Upgrade button to check for available WCM software updates. A pop-up window indicates if a new version of software is available. Click the Download button download the software file, then click the Install button to upgrade the WCM utility. Figure 3-22.
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Chapter 4: Administrator Mode The WiMAX CardBus Card has an Adminstrator Mode for configuring profiles and accessing the Advanced Configuration settings. Note: Adminstrator Mode is intended for qualified service personnel only. Accessing Administrator Mode Administrator Mode is accessed through the key sequence “Alt + t,” which prompts for a password. The password for Administrator Mode is “wimax123” (case sensitive). Figure 4-1.
Administrator Mode Figure 4-2.
Setting Profiles Setting Profiles The WCM profiles allow a user to set their specific details for connecting to various WiMAX networks. The WCM utility must have at least one profile configured and set as the “Default Profile” to be able to connect to a WiMAX service. The WCM allows up to ten profiles to be configured. You can create, edit, and delete profiles in the list. One profile must be set as the “Default Profile.” Figure 4-3.
Administrator Mode Adding a New Profile Clicking the Create button on the Profile screen displays the Add Profile window. Figure 4-4. Add Profile Screen - General Tab The General tab on this screen displays the following items: Profile Name — A name used to identify the new profile (up to 20 characters; the characters /\|”?@#$%^&*():;<>,. are not permitted). Select Service Provider — The ID number and name of the WiMAX network operator for this profile.
Setting Profiles Operator Restriction — When set to “Home Operator,” the user can only connect to the service provider specified in the profile. When set to “No Operator Restriction,” the operator specified in the profile is used when the network is detected, otherwise the user can roam to other networks. Connection Mode — When set to “Auto Connection” the utility will use the profile settings to automatically scan and connect to a WiMAX network.
Administrator Mode Clicking the Authentication tab on the Add Profile screen displays the user authentication settings. Figure 4-7. Add Profile Screen - TTLS Authentication The Authentication tab on the Add Profile screen displays the following items: Enable Authentication — Enables user authentication for connection to the network. EAP Method — Selects the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) method to use for authentication.
Setting Profiles • EAP-TLS — Transport Layer Security. Provides for certificate-based and mutual authentication of the client and the network. It relies on client-side and server-side certificates to perform authentication and can be used to dynamically generate user-based and session-based encryption keys to secure subsequent communications between the user and the network. - MAC Address @ domain: An identity that is used to authenticate the WiMAX subscriber device itself.
Administrator Mode Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration screen allows you to configure extended features for the WiMAX connection. Figure 4-9. Advanced Configuration The displayed items on this screen can be described as follows: Center Frequency — Displays the center frequency used by the WiMAX service. Bandwidth — Displays the channel bandwidth. Customize — Displays a value used for compatibility with different base stations. Radio Parameter — Selects the supported WiMAX radio band.
Advanced Configuration Idle Mode Enable — Idle mode enables power savings for the WiMAX card. The feature can turn off the MS and not be registered with any base station, and yet receive downlink broadcast traffic. Invert MSK — Inverts the Master Session Key used in the EAP process. Handoff Enable — Enable handoffs when moving between base stations. Auto Sync Up — Enable automatic synchronization with the base station signal. Auto Linkup by Firmware — Enable automatic connection to the base station.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Troubleshooting Chart LED Status Green LED is Off Probable Cause Action The CardBus card is not receiving power • Remove the CardBus card and reinsert it in the slot. Be sure the card is securely seated in the slot. • Try the card in another CardBus slot. If this also fails, test your PC with another card that is known to operate correctly. • Check the CardBus card and slot connectors for any physical damage.
Troubleshooting Uninstalling the WCM Software If you are having problems with the WiMAX CardBus Card or the WCM software, you may need to uninstall the card driver and software from the Windows system. Follow these steps: 1. From the Windows Start menu, go to the Windows Control Panel and click on “Add or Remove Programs.” 2. Find the WCM entry in the list and click the Change/Remove button. Figure A-1.
Uninstalling the WCM Software 3. Select “Remove,” then click the Next button to start the uninstall process. Figure A-2. InstallShield Wizard 4. Click the OK button to confirm the uninstall process. Figure A-3.
Troubleshooting 5. When the uninstall is complete, click Finish to exit. Figure A-4.
Appendix B: Specifications Host Interface CardBus, 33 MHz, 32-bit interface, 3.3 volt Antennas Built-in dual dipole antennas Transmit: Single antenna Receive: Two antennas using Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC) Gain: 2 dBi Pattern: Omnidirectional Impedance: 50 Ohm LED Indicators Power, Link Power Consumption 2.25 W maximum Physical Size 132 x 57.5 x 13.1 mm (5.2 x 2.26 x 0.52 in.) Weight 38 g (1.34 oz) Operating Frequency FCC-2.3: 2305-2320 MHz, 2345-2360 MHz FCC-2.
Specifications 16 QAM 3/4 CTC & CC 64 QAM 1/2 CTC & CC 64 QAM 2/3 CTC & CC 64 QAM 3/4 CTC & CC 64 QAM 5/6 CTC & CC Up Link QPSK 1/2 CTC & CC QPSK 3/4 CTC & CC 16 QAM 1/2 CTC & CC 16 QAM 3/4 CTC & CC Maximum Throughput (64 byte package, 10 MHz bandwidth) Up link: > 7 Mbps Down link: > 20 Mbps Transmit Power Level Maximum Power class less than +23 dBm Receive Sensitivity QPSK 1/2 CTC: -94 dBm 16-QAM 3/4 CTC: -85 dBm 64-QAM 3/4 CTC: -75 dBm Temperature Operating: -5 to 45 °C (23 to 113 °F) Storage: -40 to 70 °
Software Drivers Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista NDIS 5.0 PnP ETH 802.
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Glossary Authentication The process to verify the identity of a subscriber requesting network access. Bandwidth The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies available for network signals. Also synonymous with network speed, the actual speed of data transmission through a medium. Base Station A WIMAX service provider’s equipment that is installed at a fixed location to provide network connectivity for subscriber stations within a defined service area.
Glossary CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, or processor, is the part of a computer where most calculations take place. In most of today’s PCs, the CPU is contained on a single chip. The type and speed (in GHz) of a CPU largely defines the processing power of a computer. Domain Name System (DNS) A system used for translating host names for network nodes into IP addresses. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network.
Glossary MS-CHAPV2 Microsoft’s version 2 of the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. Introduced by Microsoft with Windows 2000, MS-CHAPV2 (defined in RFC 2759) provides mutual authentication between peers using user names and passwords. Network Adapter A hardware device that enables a computer to communicate over a network. The adapter provides physical access to a particular networking medium. PC Card A standard form factor and peripheral interface designed for notebook PCs.
Glossary Subscriber Station A general term for a customer’s terminal equipment that provides connectivity with a WIMAX network. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Protocol suite that includes TCP as the primary transport protocol, and IP as the network layer protocol. Transport Layer Security (TLS) An standard defined in RFC 5216, EAP-TLS is an authentication protocol that provides strong security through the use of client-side certificates.
Index Numerics 802.
Index InstallShield Wizard, starting 2-1 Internet access problems A-1 IP address 3-13 J jet black skin 3-2 L LED indicators 1-3 location of install files 2-3 lock mode 3-11 lost connection warning 3-10 lost signal 3-5 M MAC address 3-13 menu disable 3-16 N network authentication 4-6 network problems A-1 network settings, current 3-13 O online duration 3-14 operating frequency B-1 operator ID 4-4 operator restriction 3-7, 4-5 P package checklist 1-2 physical address 3-13 PKMv2 4-8 power LED 1-3 power
Index troubleshooting A-1 Internet access A-1 LEDs A-1 physical damage A-1 U uninstalling software A-2 upgrading software 3-19 upload rate 3-14 USIM enable 3-11 USIM status 3-5 utility installation 2-2 W warning messages 3-10 Wave Version 3-5 WCM utility card settings 3-9 compact view 3-3 Connect button 3-4 exit prompt 3-10 introduction 3-1 profiles 3-6, 4-3 shortcut icon 3-1 skins 3-2 software upgrade 3-19 starting 3-1 system tray 3-1 tool menu 3-16 WiMAX link LED 1-3 Windows support 1-2 Index-3
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