+-------------+TM |d|i|g|i|t|a|l| +-------------+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIGITAL RoamAbout DS/ISA Software Version: V3.60 Sept 15, 1997 Read me file for Windows 95 Driver Version V1.17 with Diag Utility (same as pre-release B1.17) (Using the WaveLAN Technology) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- RoamAbout DS/ISA Software comprises drivers, configuration tools and diagnostic tools. This readme95.txt contains information that pertains to this software but was not available at the time that the User's Guide was printed. NEW: in this release: This version now includes a diagnostic utility similar to the DOS utility PTPDIAG & WMONITOR. It is a self installing file (SETUP.EXE) and will create a "Program Group" called "RoamAbout" and place the files in the \roamabt\wmanager\ directory. You need to install the driver that is included with this kit for this utility to work as earlier version of the driver do not support it. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you for choosing one of DIGITAL's RoamAbout Wireless LAN products. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here are some installation notes. Installation guidelines for the RoamAbout DS/ISA on a Windows 95. Later in this file are instructions for removing/updating earlier Beta versions of this driver. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Following is what you have to do for Windows 95 with the RoamAbout ISA: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - make sure you have the Windows 95 distribution CD/disks handy, as you may need them! - Insure that WVLAN22.SYS, WVLAN22.INF and WV2UIF.VXD, files are in the root directory of a floppy or on your hard disk, - boot your machine without the RoamAbout DS/ISA inserted, - You need to find an available IRQ. The RoamAbout DS/ISA uses 10 as it's default IRQ, - click the RIGHT button on the 'My Computer' icon on your desktop, - then single click 'Properties' single click 'Device Manager' double click 'Computer' single click 'Interupt request IRQ' insure IRQ 10 is available (else, find an alternate IRQ (3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 or 15) single click 'Cancel' to get back to the desktop NOTE: If you need to change the IRQ, see the section later in this file titled, 'Changing the IRQ'. - you are now ready to install the network/driver - from the status bar, single click on 'Start' - then single click 'Settings' single click 'Control Panel' double click 'Add New Hardware' single click 'Next' single click 'No' single click 'Next' single click 'Network Adapter' single click 'Next' single click 'Have Disk...' Enter in 'A:\' and single click 'OK' select 'Digital RoamAbout DS/ISA NDIS3...' and click 'OK' Record the Base IO address that Windows 95 Wizzard has assigned this card. You will need to set the hardware switches to match this value (default=300) I/O Address Switch 1 Switch 2 0300 - 030F H OFF OFF 0390 - 039F H OFF ON 03C0 - 03CF H ON OFF 03E0 - 03EF H ON ON - you will be prompted for the RoamAbout specific parameters. Make sure you have these handy (ie Beacon Key & Domain ID or NetWork ID, etc.) as they need to match your RoamAbout Access Point. - after this is complete, you will need to shut down your PC and insert your RoamAbout ISA card. - You are now wireless........ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Installing the Diagnostic Utility and running it: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - To install the Diagnostic Utility, run the SETUP from either a DOS box or from the Explorer. It will add a Program group called RoamAbout. Once you run it, you will be presented with a screen that has basic information about your link quality to your Access Point and what Access Point you are associated with. You can choose to see more details by clicking on the "Link Test". Note: Since the RoamAbout ISA card does note support roaming the "Site Monitor" buttons is grayed out. The Link Test will give more information about your coverage quality to your current Access Point or you can select to look at another Access Point or another client by clicking the "Other" box on this screen. The Site Monitor test will display all Access Point you can see from your current location. This is an excellant tool to have running while you walk around a facility to insure that you have acceptible coverage in all corners. Coverage is usually acceptible when your SNR doesn't drop below 20-25% before you see another Access Point. NOTE: This is only supported on the RoamAbout PC Cards. For RoamAbout 2400/DS cards, you can change your center frequency using this utility as well. BEFORE you change it, check to find out what the Access Point's frequency is set to (default setting is 2.422GHz, except for France variant). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Changing your Wireless parameters later: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Later if you need to change these parameters you can do so by following the following: Click on 'My Computer' Click on 'Control Panel' Click on 'Network' Click on 'Digital RoamAbout DS ....' Click on 'Properties' Click on 'Advanced' Set the 'Beacon Key', 'Domain ID' and 'Station Name (optional)' Then reboot. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you encounter problems: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If the driver for some reason does not seem to function properly, check the file NDISLOG.TXT in the WINDOWS directory. This file should contain extra information concerning the problem that occurred. Whenever making a support call, be sure to have the information in the file available. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Removing your previous Field Test NDIS3 Driver for Windows 95 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Before starting, make sure you know your network parameters, such as: Beacon Key Domain ID Encryption Key (if in use) Network Protocols (ie IP, NetBEUI, IPX) IP address and other related IP stuff In order to upgrade your driver software you need to remove the previous driver by doing the following: Click on 'My Computer' Click on 'Control Panel' Click on 'System' Click on 'Device Manager' Click on 'Network Adapter' Click on 'Digital RoamAbout DS ....' Click on 'Remove' Click on 'OK' Then BEFORE you reboot, you need to delete the old driver and .INF file. You can either use the Explorer or a DOS Shell. You need to delete \windows\system\wvlan22.sys \windows\inf\wvlan22.inf Then you can reboot and follow the instructions above to reinstall it. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Technical Support +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you encounter problems when installing or using this product or have questions about our other RoamAbout products, you can reach DIGITAL customer support at the following number: Telephone: 1-800-354-9000 (then choose option #2, sofware) You can always consult our WWW (World Wide Web) page to see if new versions of the software are available: The RoamAbout Wireless LANs' specific Home Page is at: Americas: http://www.networks.digital.com/dr/wireless Asia/Pacific: http://www.networks.digital.com.au/dr/wireless Europe: http://www.networks.europe.digital.com/dr/wireless The DIGITAL Networks' Home Page is at: Americas: http://www.networks.digital.com Asia/Pacific: http://www.networks.digital.com.au Europe: http://www.networks.europe.digital.com The DIGITAL PCs' Home Page is at: http://www.pc.digital.com The Digital Equipment Corp's Home Page is at: http://www.digital.com Before calling you should have the following information ready: Include at least the following information: Customer Name (contact person) Company Name Email Address Phone Number Computer brand/model number Processor speed Operating System (DOS/WIN, Win95, NT) Card type ISA or PC Card 915 DS 2400 DS (with or without DES) What country variant Network Operating system and version Protocol type (TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI, DECnet) Frame type (ethernet_II, 802.n) Access Point Version Problem Description or Comments: NDISLOG.TXT from the Windows directory ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1995. All rights reserved. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DECpc, DIGITAL, PATHWORKS, RoamAbout, the RoamAbout logo, and the DIGITAL logo. The following are third-party trademarks: MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.