RipwaveTM MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Part Number 40-00460-00R Revision A, Version 1.0, PV1.1 August 15, 2006 Proprietary All information disclosed by this document is the proprietary property of Navini Networks, Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, and/or trade secret laws. All rights therein are expressly reserved.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS PERMISSIONS, TRADEMARKS & DISTRIBUTION.............................................................................4 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................5 REGULATORY INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................6 INTRODUCTION........
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide UPGRADING THE PMX ........................................................................................................................28 ADDENDUM 1: PMX - PC TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................30 ADDENDUM 2: END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.............................................34 Page 3 060815_pv1.1_Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide_40-00460-00Ra(4.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Permissions, Trademarks & Distribution Copyright© 2006, Navini Networks, Inc. All information contained herein and disclosed by this document is confidential and the proprietary property of Navini Networks, Inc. and all rights therein are expressly reserved.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Safety To optimize safety and expedite installation and service, read this document thoroughly. Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the equipment and included in this document. To aid in the prevention of injury and damage to property, cautionary symbols have been placed in this document to alert the reader to known potentially hazardous situations, or hazards to equipment or procedures.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Regulatory Information This Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) has been tested with a typical laptop computer with a side loading PCMCIA bay. This PMX must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any antenna (other than the one furnished by Navini and included in the package) or transmitter. Use of this device in any other configuration may exceed the FCC, ETSI, or other regulatory bodies RF Exposure compliance limit.
Navini Networks, Inc. Introduction Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Congratulations! Your Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) is a userfriendly, easy-to-install device that helps you connect wirelessly to the Internet using the PCMCIA port on your laptop computer. The PMX can work with today’s MC-SCDMA technology and the OFDM-based 802.16e technology that Navini will trial late 2006.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide NOTE1: If you are going to upgrade your Operating System after loading the Navini Diagnostics software, you must first uninstall Navini Diagnostics prior to upgrading the OS. Otherwise, the PMX will continue to operate, but the Navini Diagnostics will not work. See Uninstall instructions in this Guide. Physical Characteristics The PMX fits into a standard Type II PCMCIA slot.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing Your PMX Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide The following instructions explain how to install the PMX and its driver software on your computer. Please read all instructions before attempting the installation. Note: The laptop should be used preferably on a desk when the PMX is installed. Using the laptop with the PMX close to the body, such as on the lap, is undesirable.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing Your PMX, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action 5. The Install Hardware Device Drivers box appears. Select ‘Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended).’ Click Next to continue. Illustration Windows 2000 Screen 6. The Locate Driver Files box appears. Select ‘CD ROM.’ Insert the Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click Next to continue. Windows 2000 Screen 7. The Driver Files Search Results box appears.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing Your PMX, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action Illustration Windows 2000 Screen 8. The Hardware Install box appears, along with a Digital Signature Not Found box. Click Yes on the Digital Signature Not Found box, and then click Yes on the Hardware Install box. If the sound is turned up on your computer, two beeps are heard. 9.
Navini Networks, Inc. Removing Your PMX Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Before you store your PC in a computer case, you should remove the PMX from the PC. Also, turn the antenna to its original down position. Leaving the PMX in the PC or the antenna in the upright position while storing the PC in a computer case may damage the PMX or the antenna. To properly remove the PMX from your computer, you must first stop the driver software.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Select Stop Navini Networks PCMCIA Adapter. Next, the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box appears. Click OK. You can now pull the PMX out of your computer. If the sound on your computer is turned on, you may hear a beep indicating the PMX was unplugged. Indicator Light An indicator light on the top of the PMX’s black encasement provides information about the PMX’s operation. When the light blinks, the PMX is trying to synchronize with a BTS.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide If you experience difficulties with your Internet connection after you have installed the PMX driver software, please review the Minimum Computing Requirements and Addendum 1. Ensure your computer meets those requirements. Also, review the installation procedures and ensure all steps were completed properly.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing NavDiag, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action Illustration 4. Double-click on the icon for the file navdiag_windows.exe*. Example Doubleclick this file. This will automatically start the installation of NavDiag. 5. The InstallAnywhere window appears. The progress bar indicates that InstallAnywhere has initialized. Windows 2000 Screen 6. The Navini Diagnostics Language screen appears* (see Note above).
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing NavDiag, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action 7. The progress bar indicates the files are being installed. Illustration Windows 2000 Screen 8. The NavDiag Introduction screen appears. Click Next to continue. Windows 2000 Screen 9. The License Agreement screen appears. Read the Licensing Agreement. Select the I Accept option, and click Next to continue.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing NavDiag, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action Illustration Windows 2000 Screen 10. The Choose Install Folder screen appears. Enter the name of the folder where you wish to install the software. Click Next to continue. 11. 12. The default installation folder provided by the software is shown in the illustration. The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears. Accept the default and click Next to continue. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.
Navini Networks, Inc. Installing NavDiag, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action 13. The Installing screen will change as the application files are loaded. 14. Troubleshooting Using Navini Diagnostics At the Install Complete screen, click Done to close the window. Illustration Windows 2000 Screen Windows 2000 Screen To open the Navini Diagnostics software application, double-click on the Navini Diagnostics icon on your desktop.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Troubleshooting Using Navini Diagnostics, continued The following sections describe the various parts of the Connection Status screen. The Icons The icons that appear on the top right side of the screen represent the PC, the connection between the PC and the Modem, the Modem, the connection between the Modem and the Base Station, and the Base Station to which the Modem is communicating.
Navini Networks, Inc. The Signal Strength and Signal Quality Bars Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Signal Strength and Signal Quality are dynamic bar areas that indicate how well your PMX is receiving signals from the Base Station. In particular, the Signal Strength bar area graphically represents the strength of the synchronization signal your Modem is receiving from BTS. The strength of the signal is represented by a group of colored bars.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the Signal To increase the strength and quality of the signal, change the location of the PC in which the PMX is inserted. Try moving it closer to a window, to a higher location, away from other wireless devices (microwave ovens, cordless phones), and away from metal objects (shelves, file cabinets). As you reposition your PC, watch the Signal Strength and Quality bars on the NavDiag screen.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide The Parameters, continued indicate the version number of the software currently loaded in the “active side” and “standby side” of the PMX’s flash memory. The two letters in parenthesis following the release number indicate the type of software load. JD indicates Joint Detection while EN indicates Enhanced Nulling.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide The Trend Analysis Screen, continued By pressing the Plot Graph button, the following screen appears. This screen displays the value of the selected parameters over the last five minutes, updated once every second. The graphic scrolls from right to left. The Statistics Screen The Statistics screen lets you view the current value of selected parameters. These values are updated as they change over time.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide The About Screen The About screen provides vital information such as the version of the Navini Diagnostics software currently installed on your computer. It also provides a website address and telephone number where you can contact your Service Provider. To view the About screen, press the About button. The Help Button A Help button appears on the top right corner of all the NavDiag windows. The Help button gives you two options.
Navini Networks, Inc. Uninstalling NavDiag Software, continued Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Step Action 1. On your computer screen lower left corner, click on Start > Programs > NavDiag > Uninstall. Illustration 2. The Install-Anywhere Uninstaller screen appears. Click Uninstall. Windows 2000 Screen 3. The screen indicates the application files are uninstalled. Windows 2000 Screen 4. The Uninstall Complete screen appears when finished. Click on Quit to close the Uninstall screen.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide An optional desktop antenna is available for the PMX. This antenna connects to the PMX and then sits on a surface next to the laptop. The laptop should be used preferably on a desk when the PMX is installed. Using the laptop with the PMX close to the body, such as on the lap, is undesirable. Optional Desktop Antenna This antenna should be used if optimal reception cannot be obtained through the PMX antenna.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Connecting the Desktop Antenna, continued Insert the antenna into the base unit. Base Disconnecting the Desktop Antenna To disconnect the desktop antenna from the PMX, hold the connector at its connection point and gently pull the connector out of the card.
Navini Networks, Inc. Care and Maintenance Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide The PMX is designed to give you years of trouble-free service. To ensure operation, read the following care and maintenance instructions. Keep the PMX free of dust and moisture. If the PMX gets wet, use a towel to dry it immediately. Handle the PMX gently. Dropping it or mishandling it can cause damage to the metal/plastic shell or the electronic circuitry. Keep the PMX away from high temperatures.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide You Service Provider may provide a downloadable web file or CD-ROM with software that is installed on your PC and used to upgrade the PMX software. This method is used only if the PMX was not inserted and “on” during the OTA upgrade process. If you must upgrade your software using this method, your Service Provider will give you instructions on what to do. This method takes a minimal amount of time to complete.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide ADDENDUM 1: PMX - PC Troubleshooting - For Use With the Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) & Navini Diagnostics Software PC Operating Systems Prior to installing the Navini Diagnostics (NavDiag) software, please check to ensure 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.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Install Log Detail: Check Disk Space: C:\Program Files\NavDiag Status: SUCCESSFUL Additional Notes: NOTE - Required Disk Space: 29,363,315; Free Disk Space: 30,806,179,840 Install Directory: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\ Status: SUCCESSFUL Get Registry Entry: Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Navini Networks\NavDiag, ValueName: InstallDirectory Status: WARNING Additional Notes: WARNING - Win32Exception Make Registry Entry: Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFT
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Make Registry Entry: Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Navini Diagnostics, Value Name: UninstallString, Value Data: "C:\Program Files\NavDiag\Uninstall\Uninstall NavDiag.exe" Status: SUCCESSFUL Install Uninstaller: Navini Diagnostics (Install All Uninstaller Components) Status: SUCCESSFUL Create LaunchAnywhere: Navini Diagnostics.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide Install File: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\data\lib\ctl.jar Status: SUCCESSFUL Install File: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\data\lib\navDiag.jar Status: SUCCESSFUL Install File: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\data\lib\jfreechart-0.9.13.jar Status: SUCCESSFUL Install File: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\data\lib\jcommon-0.8.8.jar Status: SUCCESSFUL Install File: C:\Program Files\NavDiag\data\lib\log4j.jar Status: SUCCESSFUL Install Directory: C:\Program Files
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide ADDENDUM 2: End User Software License Agreement between Navini Networks, Inc. and Buyer ARTICLE 1 IMPORTANT MESSAGE 1.1 Act of Assent. Installing the Software indicates that you have read, understand and accept this License Agreement. ARTICLE 2 LICENSES 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Grant of License. The Software and related Documentation, are the intellectual property of Navini Networks, Inc. and are protected by law. Navini Networks, Inc.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide 2.5 Suitability. a. Buyer alone is responsible for determining which software best suits Buyer’s needs, for installing and operating the Software, and for the results obtained. Accordingly, each Buyer should determine its needs, and evaluate the Software’s capabilities before making a final decision about licensing the software. b. Navini Networks, Inc.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide ARTICLE 4 INDEMNIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY 4.1 4.2 Intellectual Property Indemnification; Entire Liability. ARTICLE 15 OF THE SUPPLY AGREEMENT TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF NAVINI NETWORKS, INC. WITH RESPECT TO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHTS, TRADE SECRETS, TRADEMARKS, PATENTS, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BY THE LICENSED SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY PARTS THEREOF, AND NAVINI NETWORKS, INC.
Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX PC Card (PMX) User’s Guide ARTICLE 6 OBJECT CODE ONLY-NO MODIFICATIONS 6.1 6.2 6.3 Modifications. In order to maintain the “trade secret” status of the information contained in the Licensed Software, Navini Networks, Inc. provides the Software in object-code form only. Buyer shall not modify, enhance, adapt, disassemble, translate, decompile or otherwise decode any portion of the object code of the Software module.
