Page 3 - NOTICE
NOTICE Enterasys Networks and its licensors reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmwar...
Page 4 - Notice; FCC Notice; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; VCCI Notice
Notice ii FCC Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gene...
Page 5 - Declaration of Conformity; Manufacturer’s Address:; Enterasys Networks Limited; European Representative Address:; RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter
Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial WayPO Box 5005Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Enterasys Networks Limited European Representative Address: Network H...
Page 7 - Contents; Preface
v Contents Preface Purpose of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixIntended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ixOrganization of this Docume...
Page 8 - Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation
Table of Contents vi 4 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Table of Contents; A Terminal Configurator
vii Table of Contents A Terminal Configurator Establishing a Direct Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Establishing a Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4Using...
Page 11 - Purpose of the Manual; Section
ix Preface Purpose of the Manual This manual describes how to install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Intended Audience This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Organization of this Document This document is...
Page 12 - Associated Documents; Component; RoamAbout 802.11 Wireless Networking Guide
Preface x Associated Documents The following table lists the RoamAbout products and where to find additional information. Check the RoamAbout Wireless web site regularly for product upgrades and documentation. http://www.enterasys.com/wireless Component Document RoamAbout Access Point RoamAbout Acce...
Page 13 - Getting Help; Your Enterasys Networks service contract number
xi Preface Getting Help For additional support related to this device or document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: Before calling Enterasys Networks, please have the following information ready: • Your Enterasys Networks service contract number • A description of the p...
Page 15 - Chapter 1; Review the site requirements.; Site Requirements; Ensure that the Ethernet LAN is in place and is functioning.
Preparing for Installation 1-1 Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation This chapter describes basic considerations for successfully installing the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Before installing the Wireless Ethernet Adapter, you must complete the following tasks: • Review the site requirements....
Page 16 - Parameter; Radio Interface
Site Requirements 1-2 Preparing for Installation Table 1-1: Specifications Parameter Description Dimensions:(Length x Weight x Height) 6.2" x 3.9" x 1.0" Input voltage 5.2 VDC Input current 120 mA (excluding radio card) Temperature 0 ° C to 55 ° C Relative Humidity 0% to 90% (non-condens...
Page 17 - Unpacking and Inspecting; Components; The distribution kit contains the following components:
Preparing for Installation 1-3 Unpacking and Inspecting Unpacking and Inspecting Physically inspect all cartons for shipping damage. Report any damage to your shipping carrier. Also verify that you have received the correct basic components and options as listed on the following pages. Report any di...
Page 18 - Ethernet Adapter; Description
Unpacking and Inspecting 1-4 Preparing for Installation Ethernet Adapter Verify that the following components shipped with your RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter: # Description 1 RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter 2 5.2V Universal AC to DC power adapter 3 DC Power Cable 4 AC Power Cord 5 RS-232 serial cable 6 • CD...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Wireless Infrastructure Network; Multiple Access Points can be used to extend the coverage area.
Configuration Overview 2-1 Chapter 2 Configuration Overview The RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter transforms wired devices (for example., desktop computers and printers) into wireless devices. The RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter is easily integrated into your existing wireless network. The Roa...
Page 20 - Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network Example
Wireless Infrastructure Network 2-2 Configuration Overview Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network Example The re-association capabilities of the IEEE 802.11 standard enable clients to move throughout the wireless LAN area and roam between Access Points. Re-association can occur as long as the Ethernet A...
Page 21 - Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks; wireless connectivity between Ethernet devices.
Configuration Overview 2-3 Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks Wireless ad-hoc networks, also known as peer-to-peer or independent networks, do not include Access Points. Instead, the ad-hoc network is a loose association, or workgroup, of computers that can communicate with each other...
Page 23 - Installation Procedure; To install the Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps:
Installation 3-1 Chapter 3 Installation This section describes how to install the RoamAbout Wireless Ethernet Adapter. It also includes the installation of the PC (PCMCIA) wireless LAN card into the Ethernet Adapter. Installation Procedure To install the Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps...
Page 24 - Figure 3-2: Removing the Bottom Mounting Plate; Remove the small combs from the end cap.
Installation Procedure 3-2 Installation 3) If you are planning to mount the Ethernet Adapter (optional), remove the bottom mounting plate as shown in Figure 3-2 . Figure 3-2: Removing the Bottom Mounting Plate 4) Remove the small combs from the end cap. The combs are generally not needed. The combs,...
Page 26 - Chapter 4; Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators; LED
Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators 3-4 Installation 9) Connect the six-pin DC power cable to the power supply. 10) Connect the AC power cord to the other side of the power supply. 11) Connect the round power plug to the Ethernet Adapter port labeled 5V DC. 12) Insert the AC power cord into the AC socke...
Page 27 - Installation
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-1 Chapter 4 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation This chapter describes how to install and configure the Ethernet Adapter Manager. The RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager is used to configure the Ethernet Adapter. You can install it on a PC or workstation runn...
Page 28 - The Choose Destination window appears.; Uninstall; Select Ethernet Adapter Manager from the list.
Uninstall 4-2 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 3) Click YES if you agree to the terms presented and allow the continuation of installation. Click NO if you do not agree, and terminate the installation. The Choose Destination window appears. 4) Choose the default path and location. Or, enter a s...
Page 29 - Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager; Starting the Ethernet Adapter Manager; The RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List window appears (; Table 4-1: RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List; The RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Unit List window buttons are:
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-3 Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager Starting the Ethernet Adapter Manager . To start the Ethernet Adapter Manager, select Start-->Programs-->RoamAbout-->RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter Manager. The RoamAbout Ethernet Ada...
Page 30 - Configuring the Ethernet Adapter; To configure the Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps:
Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager 4-4 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation • HELPLaunches this document. You need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this document. Configuring the Ethernet Adapter To configure the Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps: 1) Highlight the Ethernet Adapter that ...
Page 31 - Table 4-2: Configuration Window Tab Information
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-5 Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager The Configuration window File menu pull-down options allow you to: • Save or load a configuration • Reset the Ethernet Adapter to factory defaults • Set a new password or clear it • Access a view of the log files • Update t...
Page 32 - Saving a Configuration
Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager 4-6 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Saving a Configuration You can save the configuration settings of the Ethernet Adapter to a local file. This feature allows you to restore settings to a known state, or easily configure multiple Ethernet Adapter units with ...
Page 33 - Setting and Removing Passwords; Setting a Password
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-7 Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager 6) To activate the parameters, click on the Update and Reset Unit button. Setting and Removing Passwords Setting a password prevents unauthorized users from accessing or changing the settings on your Ethernet Adapter. You w...
Page 34 - Upgrading the Ethernet Adapter Firmware; Click on the File menu and select Upload Firmware.; Resetting to Factory Defaults; Go to the Ethernet Manager Configuration window (
Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager 4-8 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Upgrading the Ethernet Adapter Firmware To update the firmware on your Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps: 1) Download the latest version of firmware from the RoamAbout Wireless web site, www.enterasys.com/wirele...
Page 35 - Changing Your PC Card Type; Using the Log Viewer; The Log Viewer is used to:
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-9 Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager Changing Your PC Card Type The Ethernet Adapter Manager is designed to detect the type of PC card you are currently using, and to reset the specific radio parameters accordingly. To change the PC card and retain the network...
Page 36 - GUI Message Log
Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager 4-10 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Figure 4-2: Log View Window GUI Message Log The Show GUI Message Log displays status messages from the Ethernet Adapter Manager. Event Log The Event Log displays messages generated by the Ethernet Adapter. Event log messag...
Page 37 - Forward Table; ) displays the MAC addresses detected by the Ethernet
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-11 Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager Forward Table The Forward Table ( Figure 4-3 ) displays the MAC addresses detected by the Ethernet Adapter. The table lists the interface, wire or PC card, where each MAC address was observed. The time for each entry indic...
Page 38 - PC Card Configuration; To configure the PC card settings, perform the following steps:; Basic Tab Page; Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager on page 4-3
PC Card Configuration 4-12 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation PC Card Configuration This section describes how to add the Ethernet Adapter to your wireless network. When the Ethernet Adapter has joined your wireless network, the PC card association LED is green. To configure the PC card settings,...
Page 40 - Advanced Tab Page; The Advanced configuration, shown in
PC Card Configuration 4-14 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Advanced Tab Page The Advanced configuration, shown in Figure 4-5 , is specific to the feature set of your wireless LAN card. Consult your PC card documentation for appropriate settings. Figure 4-5: Radio - Advanced Tab Page 1) Select ...
Page 41 - Encryption Tab Page
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-15 PC Card Configuration 3) Select the Transmit Rate from the drop-down menu. 4) Click on the Update and Reset Unit button. Encryption Tab Page The Encryption tab ( Figure 4-6 ) may not appear if your PC card does not support this option. Encryption is necessa...
Page 42 - Enter up to four encryption key values.; Key Length; characters
PC Card Configuration 4-16 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 3) Enter up to four encryption key values. The values for the encryption keys may to be written as either text (ASCII) strings or hexadecimal numbers. Hexadecimal values must be preceded by “0x” and are composed of the numbers 0 to 9 a...
Page 43 - Complete the PC card configuration instructions described in; PC Card
Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation 4-17 Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Connect to a Wired Ethernet Device Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Connect to a Wired Ethernet Device You can configure the Ethernet Adapter as a wireless device to connect to a wired unit, such as a computer or Ether...
Page 44 - Network Configuration; PC
Network Configuration 4-18 Ethernet Adapter Manager Installation Network Configuration This section describes the network settings necessary to communicate with the Ethernet Adapter. Communicating directly with the Ethernet Adapter provides: • the ability to use the serial port applications. • the a...
Page 47 - Chapter 5; Configuration Flowchart
General Serial Configuration 5-1 Chapter 5 General Serial Configuration This chapter describes the general serial settings that are required for all serial port applications. For proper operation, the settings of the Ethernet Adapter always match the settings of the device to which it is connected v...
Page 49 - UART Settings; To configure the UART settings, perform the following steps:; Clicking on the Serial tab.; with the
General Serial Configuration 5-3 UART Settings UART Settings UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is the fundamental hardware for serial communication. It controls the speed and method of data transfer of the serial port. To configure the UART settings, perform the following steps: 1) ...
Page 51 - Flow Control; Hardware Flow Control
General Serial Configuration 5-5 Flow Control Flow Control Flow control is the process of adjusting the flow of data from one device to another to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the incoming data. Flow control becomes an important factor when one of the devices is capable of tran...
Page 52 - Flow Control Configuration; Click on the Flow Control tab.; shows the Flow Control tab page; Serial Packets
Flow Control 5-6 General Serial Configuration Flow Control Configuration To configure the Ethernet Adapter flow control, perform the following steps: 1) Click on the Flow Control tab. Figure 5-3 shows the Flow Control tab page with the default settings . 2) Check the flow control settings of the dev...
Page 53 - Chapter 6; Complete the Network Configuration described in; Complete the General Serial Configuration described in
Wireless Printing 6-1 Chapter 6 Wireless Printing This chapter describes how to configure the Ethernet Adapter to enable wireless printing to a serial printer. If you have an Ethernet printer this section does not apply. To connect to an Ethernet printer, follow the instructions to configure the Eth...
Page 54 - Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing
Configuring the Ethernet Adapter to Enable Wireless Printing 6-2 Wireless Printing 6) Click on the Flow Control tab. Verify that the Flow control settings of your Ethernet Adapter match those of your printer. 7) Click on the Update and Reset Unit button to complete the configuration. The Ethernet Ad...
Page 56 - Establishing a Direct Serial Connection; Follow the Hardware Installation instructions numbered 1-9, in; Chapter 3
Establishing a Direct Serial Connection A-2 Establishing a Direct Serial Connection This method of configuring and managing an Ethernet Adapter uses a serial cable connected from the Ethernet Adapter to a computer running terminal emulation software. To configure the Ethernet Adapter using the Hyper...
Page 57 - Choose None for the Flow control option.; The next screen appears blank.
A-3 Establishing a Direct Serial Connection 10) Choose None for the Flow control option. 11) Click OK after all of the COM settings have been chosen. The next screen appears blank. 12) To bring up the local console management for the Ethernet Adapter, insert one end of something similar to a tooth p...
Page 58 - Establishing a Telnet Connection; To establish a Telnet connection, perform the following steps:; Click on the Start menu and select Run...; Using the Terminal Configurator
Establishing a Telnet Connection A-4 Establishing a Telnet Connection This method opens a Telnet connection to the Terminal Configurator on port 23. Port 23 is the default for most Telnet programs. This only works after the Ethernet Adapter is assigned a TCP/IP address. If you need to assign the Eth...
Page 59 - Main Menu Overview; Removes all messages from the error log described above.
A-5 Using the Terminal Configurator Main Menu Overview The section provides a list of main menu selections and their functions. Resume operation This option exits Configuration. It returns the Ethernet Adapter to the settings the Ethernet Adapter had before the Configure button was pressed. Edit con...
Page 60 - Edit Configuration Menu; Goes back to the previous menu selections.; System; The Editor
Using the Terminal Configurator A-6 Edit Configuration Menu The Edit Configuration menu contains three selections/Config files to edit. Return to Main Menu Goes back to the previous menu selections. System Brings up the editor screen with the configuration file for options that are not communication...
Page 61 - Configuration File Format
A-7 Using the Terminal Configurator Configuration File Format The configuration file format is broken down into sections that define a particular grouping of options. Each section contains at the top a section header which is a string of text surrounded by square brackets: [ ] (the section title). A...
Page 66 - incoming software. Allowed values are yes and no.
Using the Terminal Configurator A-12 immediately; otherwise, all of the data thereafter would be lost.) The host computer, however, would have to ask permission from the modem to send data. The host would do this by asserting the RTS line. The modem would see this, and check to see if it were ready ...
Page 69 - Network Bindings
A-15 Using the Terminal Configurator Network Bindings This section describes the meaning behind each of the entries that describe network binding. [rmpbind] This binding can be used for both the passthrough protocol and for the I/O control socket setting. • protocol. This example uses the RMP protoc...
Page 75 - lists problem diagnostics and
B-1 Appendix B Problem Solving This appendix contains problem solving information for the RoamAbout Ethernet Adapter. If your Ethernet Adapter is not operating properly, please make sure the Ethernet Adapter is running the latest firmware, and use this guide before contacting Technical Support. If y...
Page 78 - Configuration Errors
B-4 Table B-2: Event Log Error Table All entries in the event log are preceded by a number. This number is a timestamp used by Technical Support, but is not relevant to looking up items in this table. Error Code Problem Steps to take Configuration Errors xxxx: [yyyy]: section does not exist Section ...
Page 79 - Any other errors
B-5 Error Code Problem Steps to take xxxx: [yyyy]: “zzzz”: entry is invalid Entry zzzz in sec-tion yyyy of file xxxx contains an invalid value. • Check the entry in the configuration for zzzz. • If you cannot find zzzz in the Ethernet Adapter Manager program, you may have to use the serial port or t...
Page 80 - Hardware Errors
B-6 Error Code Problem Steps to take Hardware Errors FLASH failure. Unable to read or write configuration. FLASH may be damaged. Configuration can-not be accessed or saved. Contact Technical Support. Initialization of interface “lan0” failed. Radio could not be initialized. Try each of these steps i...
Page 81 - Serial Line Replacement; RMP Pipe
C-1 Appendix C Serial Line Configuration This appendix describes how to perform wireless serial line replacement, configure your Ethernet Adapter as a network serial port, and configure your Ethernet Adapter as a serial telnet client. Serial Line Replacement Two Ethernet Adapter’s are required to pe...
Page 83 - Application Sensitivity; Sensitive to data delay
C-3 Serial Line Replacement • Destination Address. This address tells the Ethernet Adapter where to send data received on the serial port. You may enter the RMP address of another Ethernet Adapter for direct serial line replacement. Other possible values are “dynamic” or “broadcast”. Entering “dynam...
Page 84 - TCP Pipe
Serial Line Replacement C-4 TCP Pipe TCP Pipe, like RMP Pipe, makes no changes to the serial data stream. TCP Pipe differs from RMP Pipe in that it creates two independent network connections for transmitted and received data. Using two connections allows each Ethernet Adapter to detect conditions w...
Page 85 - Network Serial Port; The Ethernet Adapter network serial port may be used in two modes:; Network Serial Port Configuration; or; TCP Connect Port
C-5 Network Serial Port Network Serial Port This section describes how to configure your Ethernet Adapter as a network serial port. Connection to a network serial port is accomplished over a TCP/IP socket connection. Any program that uses standard TCP/IP network sockets may be used to communicate wi...
Page 86 - TCP Listen Port Configuration
Network Serial Port C-6 TCP Listen Port Configuration Complete the configuration described in Network Serial Port Configuration , steps 1–4, and then perform the following steps: 1) Click on TCP Listen Port in the Protocol list. 2) Click on the Listen tab. 3) Type in the port number on which the Eth...
Page 87 - Serial Telnet Client; Serial Telnet Client Configuration; Wait for Keystroke Connection Configuration; Serial Telnet Client
C-7 Serial Telnet Client Serial Telnet Client This section describes how to configure your Ethernet Adapter as a serial telnet client. Telnet is a method to connect and remotely log-in to a host computer or network device. The host computer or device must be running a telnet server for this service ...
Page 88 - Click on the Update and Reset Unit button.; Command Prompt Connection Configuration; steps 1–6, and then perform the following steps:; Click on the command prompt button.
Serial Telnet Client C-8 4) Leave the Reconnect After Shutdown box checked to allow a new session after closing an active one. 5) Click on the Update and Reset Unit button. Command Prompt Connection Configuration This section describes the command prompt connection method for a serial telnet client....