+-------------+TM |d|i|g|i|t|a|l| +-------------+ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIGITAL RoamAbout DS/PC Card Software Version: V3.60 June 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/PC Card 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/PC Card on a Windows 95. Later in this file are instructions for removing/updating earlier Beta versions of this driver. IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows 95 NDIS 3.1 driver does not require additional software like an enabler or Card and Socket Services to support the RoamAbout DS PC Card. It relies completely on the functionality provided by Windows 95. So make sure that the enabler is not present in the CONFIG.SYS! *********************************************************************** NOTE: this step is for the PC Card Adapter ONLY. *********************************************************************** This adapter already has the latest firmware, but adapters that you may have from the past could have older firmware and therefore may not work with the Windows 95 driver. If you have already updated your firmware in the past to run Field Test version of this driver, you do not need to update it again. You will know that you need to upgrade the firmware, when you put the card into your laptop, and the system identifies that it found "New Hardware". If it does not report this new hardware as a "Digital-RoamAbout/DS", you have a card that needs to be upgraded. A program called DSCARDUP is available on our WWW to do this. *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Following is what you have to do for Windows 95 with the PC Card: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - make sure you have the Windows 95 distribution CD/disks handy, as you will 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 (with or without the RoamAbout DS/PC Card inserted), - when the system is up and running, the system will recognize that new hardware is present and you will be prompted for a floppy, - insert the floppy and the setup wizard will find the driver, - 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 reboot the PC for these new paramters to take effect - 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" or the "Site Monitor" buttons. 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. 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 freqency is set to. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 functioning 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 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 DIGITAL's 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 DIGITAL's PCs Home Page is at: http://www.pc.digital.com DIGITAL's Corporate Home Page: 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.