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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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
installation and troubleshooting instructions.