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Utilities
Loading New Firmware
Versions
The firmware is contained in the card’s flash memory. Flash memory allows for easy updating of the firmware as necessary.
Upgrading Firmware for Windows 95 or Windows 98
The WinDGS program is used to load new firmware.
To load new firmware:
1.
Make sure the PC Card is up and running.
2.
Select Commands.
3.
Select Load New Firmware.
4.
Select Look In....Use the drop down button to select the appropriate path and image file.
5.
Select Open. This will flash the card with the selected image.
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Utilities
Loading Firmware for Windows 3.11 and DOS
The FLSH3545.COM program is used to load new firmware to systems operating under DOS and Windows 3.11.
To load new firmware:
1.
Before upgrading the firmware, uninstall the driver or reboot the computer and do not load the driver during the boot process.
2.
Type FLSH3545 at the DOS prompt.
3.
Enter the option (see Table below).
NOTE: If using card and socket services, no options should be required.
4.
Type the filename of the new firmware.
5.
Press Enter.
-p
Utility
-s
-m
-q
Description
Specifies the starting address for a block of 64 consecutive
16-bit I/O ports. Make sure the block of I/O addresses does not overlap the address of another device in the machine.
This can be used to override a card service assignment. If card services are not used, this will default to 0x140.
Optional – If card services are used, this parameter is ignored. If card services are not used, this is the PC Card socket the PC Card is inserted into (default is 0).
If card services are used, this parameter is ignored. If card services are not used, this is a block of memory the driver will use to view the PC Card CIS (default is 0xD000).
Quiet Mode, no messages will appear while flash upgrade is in progress.
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Utilities
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Error Messages and Trouble Shooting
Section 5
Error Messages and Trouble
Shooting
The Wireless LAN Adapter provides LED messages and error codes. This section provides the general procedures for correcting common problems encountered when installing the PC Card system.
Indicator LEDs
The PC Card has two indicator LEDs (green and amber) located on the face of the card.
The green indicator is the Link Integrity/Power LED. It lights when the card is receiving power and flashes slowly when the PC Card is linked with the network.
The amber indicator is the Link Activity LED. It flashes when the PC Card is receiving or transmitting data or in a pattern to indicate an error condition.
See Tables 5.1 and 5.2 for an explanation of the LED
Messages.
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Error Messages and Trouble Shooting
Table 5.1 – Green LED Operating Messages
Green LED
Off
Flashing Quickly
Flashing Slowly
Condition
No power or error
Power on, self-test OK, scanning for network
Associated with an infrastructure network
Table 5.2 – Amber LED Operating Messages
Amber LED
Flashing
Flashing in a Pattern
Green LED
Continuously on or flashing slowly
Continuously on
Condition
PC Card is transmitting or receiving data while associated with an Access
Point
Indicates an error condition
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Error Messages and Trouble Shooting
If Your Radio Fails to Establish Contact
• Change your location or the location of the antenna by a few feet and try again.
• Make sure the antenna is securely attached.
• Make sure the PC Card is securely inserted in the PC
Card slot.
• Make sure the receiving equipment is turned on and operating.
• Make sure the receiving equipment is properly connected to the host computer.
• Check that all parameters are set properly for both the
PC Card and the Aironet Access Point.
If the radio fails to establish contact, contact Aironet Technical Support for additional assistance:
Phone - (330) 664-7903
Fax - (330) 664-7990 e-mail - [email protected]
http://www. aironet.com
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Error Messages and Trouble Shooting
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PC Card Specifications
Appendix A
PC Card Specifications
LAN Drivers Supported
Table A.1 – Supported Drivers
ODI
NDIS 2
NDIS 3
Packet
Protocol Operating System
DOS based driver for Novell Netware
MS DOS, Windows 3.xx
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT
MS DOS, Windows 3.xx
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PC Card Specifications
Radio Specifications
Table A.2 – Radio Specifications
Item
Radio Type
Operating
Frequency
Specification
Direct Sequence
2400-2497
Description
2.4 GHz ISM Band
North American, ETSI, and
Japan channel coverage, factory configurable
FCC approval FCC ID
Channeling
Type of Modulation
LOZ102034 (4500)
LOZ102035 (4800)
5 MHz increments
BPSK 1 Mbit/s (4500)
QPSK 2 Mbit/s
BPSK 1 Mbit/s (4800)
QPSK 2 Mbit/s
CCK 5.5 and 11 Mbits/s
100 mW Power Output
(North American
Configuration)
Antenna Type Diversity
Antenna Connectors
2 Amphenol MicroMate female
Programmable for IEEE 802.11
Nominal 10 MHz BW (-6 db)
Meets FCC Part 15.247 requirements
External connection two antenna jacks (primary and secondary)
Unique connector per FCC
Part 15.203. Snap-On with 1.5-
2.5 lb retension force
MMCX-50 Series Mating Cable
Connectors
MicroMate Series
Huber & Suhner:
Amphenol:
PCMCIA Connector Card Connector Per PC Card
(Nov 95) Physical
Specification 4.1
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PC Card Specifications
Power Requirements
Table A.3 – Power Requirements
Specification
Operational Voltage
Receive Mode Current
High Power Transmit Mode
Current
Sleep Mode Current
5.0V
±
0.25 Volts
260 mA (4500)
280 mA (4800)
490 mA (4500)
490 mA (4800)
5 mA
Value
Physical Specifications
Table A.4 – Physical Characteristics
Size
Item
Enclosure
Weight
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity, Shock, Drop,
Vibration, Thermal Shock
ESD
Connectors
Status Indicators
Description
3.37" L x 2.13" W x .20" H
(8.56 cm L x 5.41 cm W x .51 cm H)
PC Card Type II
2 oz.
30
°
C to 70
°
C minimum (-22
°
F to 158
°
F)
-40
°
C to +85
°
C (-40
°
F to 185
°
F) per PC Card version 2.01, section 13.6.2 specifications
15kV (human body model)
68-pin PC Card
Two Snap-On RF connectors for antennas
Green and Amber LEDs – link association/activity
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PC Card Specifications
Mechanical Description
Figure A.1 – Mechanical Outline
3.370
RF CONN. (2)
J2
J1
2.126
LED LOC'N (2)
J1 and J2 provided for diversity antenna connections. If a special single-coax diversity antenna is required, use J1 exclusively.
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Using the WinDGS Utility
Appendix B
Using the WinDGS Utility
WinDGS is used to perform user level diagnostics on your
Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter Card in the Windows 95 or
Windows NT operating system environment.
Commands Menu
The Commands Menu includes:
• Select Card
• Loading New Firmware
• Edit Properties
• Statistics
• Status
• Link Test
• Site Survey
• Radio Off/On
• Exit
Select Card
This allows another installed Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter
Card to be chosen. The property screens will change to reflect the parameters specific to each card type.
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Commands Menu
Load New Firmware
See Section 4 – Utilities for more information on loading and upgrading firmware versions.
Edit Properties
WinDGS allows you to change the configuration parameters of your currently installed Aironet 4000 Series Wireless LAN
Adapter. Depending on the preferences you have set,
WinDGS can save the current properties to the registry.
See Save Properties Options for more information.
Statistics
The Statistics screen shows the current statistics from the
PC Card. Statistics are updated at the rate specified by the
Screen Update Timer. Clear the current statistics by clicking on Reset. Exit the Statistics screen by clicking on OK, or by clicking on the X in the upper right hand corner of the dialog box.
Status
The Status screen shows the current status from the PC
Card. Status is updated at the rate specified by the Screen
Update Timer. Exit the Status screen by clicking on OK, or by clicking on the X in the upper right hand corner of the dialog box.
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Commands Menu
Link Test
See Section 4 – Utilities for information on using link test.
Site Survey
See Section 4 – Utilities for information on using site survey.
Radio Off/On
Radio Off/On allows you to selectively turn off or on the power to the radio. Turning the radio off prevents all RF energy from being transmitted by the PC Card.
Exit
Closes all windows and exits WinDGS.
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