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Ripwave MX Modem User Guide
Ripwave MX Modem User Guide
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For use with all Ripwave MX Modem models
Part Number 40-00382-00R
Revision C, Version 1.0, PV1.6
August 25, 2006
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS TM FOR USE WITH ALL RIPWAVE MX MODEM MODELS.....................................1 PERMISSIONS, TRADEMARKS & DISTRIBUTION .........................................................................4 SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................................5 REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................................
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE HD-EBP .................................................................................................29 HD-EBP ..................................................................................................................................................30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................30 UPGRADING
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Permissions, Trademarks & Distribution © Copyright 2001 - 2006, Navini Networks, Inc. All information contained herein and disclosed by this document is confidential and the proprietary property of Navini Networks, Inc. and all rights therein are expressly reserved. Acceptance of this material signifies agreement by the recipient that the information contained in this document is confidential and that it will be used solely fo
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Safety To optimize safety and expedite installation and service, read this document thoroughly. Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on the equipment and included in this document. To aid in the prevention of injury and damage to property, cautionary symbols have been placed in this document to alert the reader to known potentially hazardous situations, or hazards to equipment or procedures. The symbols ar
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide 12. Do not expose the equipment to extreme hot or cold temperatures. 13. Do not use the equipment under the following conditions: • When the equipment has been exposed to water or moisture. • When the equipment has been damaged. • When the power cord is damaged or frayed. • When the equipment does not operate properly or shows a distinct change in performance. Battery Caution & Procedures WARNING! To reduce risk of injury
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Regulatory Information FCC Notice CAUTION: This device is a Radio Frequency transmitter. It is required to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for transmitting devices. For all LMX Modems except for the 2.6 LMX with window mount, a minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20 cm) or more must be maintained between the antenna and all persons during device operations to ensure compliance with the FCC’s rules for Radio Fr
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide ™ Congratulations! Your Ripwave MX Modem (also referred to as Introduction the LMX) is a user-friendly, easy-to-install device that helps you connect wirelessly to the Internet. It provides complete broadband Internet access to residential and small office/home office (SOHO) customers without requiring professional hardware installation. The Modem also provides portable service. A computer with this Modem can move fro
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Operating Modem Model Frequency Range Operating Frequencies Band 2.3 GHz LMX 2305-2360 2.305 GHz – 2.360 GHz WCS LMX E 2.4 GHz LMX 2400-2483 2.400 GHz – 2.483 GHz ISM LMX E 2.5–2.6 GHz LMX 2.5-2.6 2.496 GHz – 2.690 GHz EBS-BRS LMX E 3.4 GHz LMX 3410-3525 3.410 GHz – 3.525 GHz WLL LMX E 3.5 GHz LMX 3475-3600 3.475 GHz – 3.600 GHz WLL LMX E The “E” in the model name stands for Ethernet. Your
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The following figure shows the physical characteristics of the Physical Modem. Characteristics LMX Modems (2.3, 2.4, 2.5-2.6, 3.4, & 3.5 GHz) Ante Ante Antenna nna nna L L Li i iquid Cr quid Cr quid Cry y ys s st t tal Displa al Displa al Display y y On/Of On/Of On/Off f f Button Button Button Fron Fron Front t t P P Powe owe ower
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The following instructions explain how to install your Modem. Installing the Please read all instructions before installing the Modem. Also, turn Modem off the computer and the Modem before installing the Modem. (See, also, Addendum 1) Note: The Modem should be positioned to minimize interference with other equipment when transmitting. Also, Australian requirements state the Modem should be placed 30 cm or more f
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Installing the Modem, continued Step Action Illustration 4. Rotate the Modem’s antenna clockwise 180° Ante Antenna nna to the UP position. When the antenna is in the UP position, the Modem’s liquid crystal display (LCD) can be seen. L L Li i iquid Cr quid Cr quid Cry y ys s sta ta tal l l Di Di Displa spla splay y y CAUTION! Rotating the antenna up in any other direction can damage the Modem.
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Now that your Modem is installed and both the Modem and Accessing the computer are powered on, you should be able to access the Internet Internet (that is, assuming you have signed up with a Service Provider). To access the Internet, open the web browser that is installed on your computer. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your Internet connection after installation, please review the Minim
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The LCD, continued LCD Indicators: 1 SEARCHING: Blinking flash: The Modem is syncing with a BTS. 2 CONNECTED: The Modem has locked-on to a BTS. Activity Indicator: Both arrows flashing: There is traffic activity. 3 Blank: There is no traffic activity 4 S: Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) 0 bars S < 100 dBm 1 bar -99 < S ≤ -100 dBm 2 bars -96 < S ≤ -99 dBm 3 bars -92 < S ≤ -95 dBm 4 bars -
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The NavDiag software assists you in solving connection problems Installing Navini and provides other valuable information. This software is provided Diagnostics on a CD that came in your Modem package. This section explains how to install this software. (NavDiag) Note: To install NavDiag on a Windows 2000, you must have administrative privileges. To check your account privileges, open your Control Panel.
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Installing NavDiag, continued Step Action Illustration 5. The InstallAnywhere window appears. The progress bar indicates that InstallAnywhere has initialized. 6. The Navini Diagnostics Language screen Windows 2000 Screen appears*. Select a OK language and click to continue. 7. The progress bar indicates the files being Windows 2000 Screen installed. 8. The Na
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide Installing NavDiag, Step Action Illustration 9. continued The License Agreement screen appears. Read the Licensing Agreement. Select the I Accept option, and click Next to continue. Note: If the License Agreement is not accepted, you cannot install the software. 10. The Choose Install Windows 2000 Screen Folder screen appears. Enter the name of the folder where you wish to install the
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Navini Networks, Inc. Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem Ripwave MX Modem User Guide User Guide Installing NavDiag, Step Action Illustration continued 13. The Installing screen displays as the application files are loaded. 14. At the Install Complete screen, click Done to close the window. Windows 2000 Screen Troubleshooting To open the Navini Diagnostics software application, double-click on the Navini Diagnostics
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The icons that appear on the top right side of the screen represent The Icons the PC, the connection between the PC and the Modem, the Modem, the connection between the Modem and the Base Station, and the Base Station to which the Modem is communicating. Check marks over the connections indicate working connections. Con Conne nect ction be ion betwee tween n Conn Conne ecti ction bet on betw we ee en n M Mode od
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Navini Networks, Inc. Ripwave MX Modem User Guide The Signal Strength and In particular, the Signal Strength bar area graphically represents the Signal Quality Bars, strength of the synchronization signal your Modem is receiving continued from BTS. The strength of the signal is represented by a group of colored bars. The higher the pile of bars goes, the stronger the signal is. The color of the bars also gives an indication of the strength of the signal. Green lines indicate
