User's Guide

Ripwave Modem User Guide Navini Networks, Inc.
050503_pv1.1_Ripwave Modem User Guide_
40-00097-00j(4.3)
52
ADDENDUM 1: Ripwave
™
Modem - PC Troubleshooting
- For Use With All Ripwave Modems, Navini Ripwave Monitor Software, and Navini Diagnostics
Software -
PC Operating Systems
Prior to installing the Navini Ripwave Monitor or Navini Diagnostics software, please check to insure
that the PC Operating System meets the criteria given in the table below. If these criteria are not met,
unpredictable problems may occur as a result of installation. It is recommended that the user have the
latest Windows
c
updates installed prior to installing the Navini Ripwave Monitor or Navini Diagnostics
software.
Operating System Ethernet interface USB interface Notes
Win95 Supported Not Supported 1, 2
Win98 Supported Supported 2
Win98, 2nd ed. Supported Supported 2
WinME Supported Supported 2
Win 2000 Supported Supported 2, 4
Win NT 3.0/4.0 Supported Not Supported 1, 2, 4
Win XP Supported Supported 3, 4
Note 1: USB was not supported in this software release
Note 2: Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher is required
Note 3: Requires Service Pack 1
Note 4: To load the Navini Ripwave Monitor or Navini Diagnostics software, the user MUST have Administrative
privileges.
USB Interface
The USB Modem allows for a single PC to be connected to the Ripwave Modem via a USB interface, or
multiple PC’s connected via a USB hub. The Modem conforms to USB 1.1 standards. The Ethernet
packets generated by the PC are encapsulated within the USB protocol and transferred to the Modem.
The packets are then sent over-the-air. The USB Modem is fully supported for PC’s using Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 5.0.
To install the Modem using a USB interface, you must connect the Modem to the PC first and insert the
CD that comes with the modem in the package to load the USB “Miniport” driver. After installing the
USB Miniport driver, the PC may or may not need to be restarted, depending upon the type of Operating
System and the particular installation. The system will prompt if a reboot is necessary.
Now install the Navini Ripwave Monitor or Navini Diagnostics software. You must ALWAYS reboot
the PC after installing or uninstalling this software. Failure to do may gravely affect PC operation.