User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Introduction
- Product Family
- System Requirements
- The Product Package
- 2. Cordless Networking With the Cordless Gateway
- Connectivity to an External Ethernet Device Which Provides High-Speed Internet Access
- Connectivity to an Ethernet Network
- Connectivity to an Ethernet Network Which Has High-Speed Internet Access
- Connectivity to a Network Server
- 3. Installing the Symphony Hardware
- Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
- LED Indicators
- Symphony Adapters
- Symphony PNP ISA Card
- Symphony PCI Card
- Symphony PC Card
- Symphony USB Adapter
- 4. Installing the Symphony Software
- 5. Symphony Composer Installation Wizard
- Step 1: Select a Security Code
- Step 2: Establish Communication With the Cordless Gateway
- Step 3: Configure TCP/IP Information
- Step 4: Assign a Computer Name
- Step 5: Select Drives and Printers to Share
- Step 6: Configure Switcher Prompt at Boot-up
- Step 7: Register Symphony Products
- 6. Symphony Maestro Configuration Tool
- Maestro Features for the Cordless Gateway
- Monitor the State of the Cordless Gateway
- Configure the Cordless Gateway to allow Internet Sharing
- Upgrade the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway
- Monitor the Cordless Gateway's Status
- Maestro Networking Features
- Obtain Network Status Information
- Test Cordless Connection
- Configure Network Parameters
- Remote Drive Sharing
- Maestro Administrative Features
- Determine Software Version in Use
- Register Products on Proxim's Web Site
- 7. Configuring a Cordless Gateway Network
- Cordless Gateway Configuration
- Configuring the Topology Parameter
- Configuring the ISP TCP/IP Settings
- Configuring the Internal TCP/IP Settings
- Cordless Gateway Client Configuration
- Configuration Examples
- A Cordless Gateway Connected Directly to a Device That Provides High-Speed Internet Access
- A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Does Not Have Shared Internet Access
- A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Wired Network That Has Shared Internet Access
- A Cordless Gateway Connected to a Network With a Server
- File Sharing
- Remote Drive Sharing
- Printer Sharing
- 8. Symphony Network Switcher
- Switching Between Network Profiles
- Editing a Network Profile
- Creating and Deleting Network Profiles
- Examples of When to Use Network Profiles
- 9. Adding a New Product to a Symphony
- Cordless Network
- Adding a New Computer to a Cordless Network
- Adding a Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway to a Cordless Network
- 10. Upgrading Symphony Software
- Upgrading the Symphony-HRF Cordless Gateway's Firmware
- Method 1: Upgrade from the Symphony Web Site
- Method 2: Upgrade from Disk
- Upgrading a Symphony Adapter's Software
- 11. Uninstalling Symphony Software
- 12. Troubleshooting
- Frequently Asked Technical Support Questions
- Operational Issues
- General Questions
- A. 10BaseT Connector Specification
- B. Using Symphony With RangeLAN2 Cards
- C. Using the Symphony Driver for Windows NT
- Installing the Symphony Driver for Windows NT
- Uninstalling the Windows NT Driver
- D. Advanced Symphony Parameters
- Station Type
- Master Name
- Channel and Subchannel
- MAC Optimize
- Inactivity Timeout
- E. How to Reach Technical Support
- F. U.S. Specifications
- G. Regulatory Information
- Index
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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
another power supply may damage the Symphony-HRF Cordless
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