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Flarion FPC 1000 Wireless
Network Card User Guide
Version 1.0
Date: 07-22-2004
Flarion Technologies, Inc.
Bedminster One
135 Route 202/206 South
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Web: www.flarion.com
Email: info@flarion.com
Tel: (908) 947-7000
Fax: (908) 947-2050
Flarion Proprietary and Confidential
2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc.
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Preliminary Material COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK STATEMENT Copyright 2003-2004 Flarion Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Flarion , FLASH-OFDM , RadioRouter , Vector-LPDC and FlashView are among the trademarks of Flarion Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks, trade names and brands contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice. Printed in the USA. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO TH
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Preliminary Material TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics......................................................................................... 5 1.1 About the FPC 1000 ........................................................................................... 5 1.2 FPC 1000 Card Features and Benefits................................................................ 5 1.3 FPC 1000 Applications....................................................................................... 6
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Preliminary Material LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card ...................................................................... 5 Figure 2: CD Launcher Menu........................................................................................... 10 Figure 3: Mobility Manager Setup Screen........................................................................ 11 Figure 4: Attaching the Standard Antenna....................................................................
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FPC 1000 Basics Chapter 1. FPC 1000 Basics 1.1 About the FPC 1000 ® The Flarion FPC 1000 is a wireless broadband network card, that enables high-speed wireless connectivity for subscribers. It is plug and play compatible with a standard Type II PCMCIA card slot. It runs on most operating systems that are available on computing devices such as notebook PCs (laptops) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs - Pocket PC). ® The FPC 1000 is based on FLASH-OFDM technology, which was designed aro
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Chapter 1 1.3 FPC 1000 Applications Examples of applications that can be used with the FPC 1000 include: • Email (including large file attachments) • High-Speed Web Browsing • Virtual Private Network (VPN) access • File Transfer • Online gaming • Streaming video and audio • Video Conferencing 1.4 FPC 1000 Package Contents The Flarion FPC 1000 PC Card package includes the following: • FPC 1000 Wireless Network Card • Antenna • Extended Range Antenna Cable Kit • Installation CD, wh
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FPC 1000 Basics 1.5.1. About FMM Flarion Mobility Manager provides a user interface with the functionality of the PC-1000 PC Card. The FMM interface includes: • Session information o Connection status o Connection time o Kilobytes sent and received o Signal strength o Signal quality • Connection functionality o Enable o Disable o Exit • Upgrade functionality o Manual upgrade check o Automated upgrade • Help information o On line help o “About” information 1.5.2. About Drive
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Chapter 2 Chapter 2. Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC The Flarion FPC 1000 wireless network card can be installed and used in a notebook PC, to provide high-speed mobile broadband connectivity. This chapter details procedures for using the FPC 1000 with a notebook PC, including: • Installing the FPC 1000 • Using the FPC 1000 • Troubleshooting the FPC 1000 2.1 Installing the FPC 1000 WARNING FLARION MOBILITY MANAGER SOFTWARE NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE PC BEFORE INSERTING THE FPC
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1.1. Checking Hardware and Software Requirements The FPC 1000 requires certain hardware and software capabilities of the notebook PC. Verify that the following hardware requirements are met: Table 1: Hardware Requirements for the FPC 1000 Category Requirement Card Slot Type II PCMCIA RAM 128 MB Hard Disk Space 10 MB Disk Drive CD-ROM I/O Resources 1 IRQ, 256 Bytes I/O space Suggested Minimum Processor Speed 600 Mhz Verify that the notebook PC use
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Chapter 2 2.1.2. Installing Flarion Mobility Manager Software When it is clear that hardware and software requirements are met, installation may proceed. Flarion Mobility Manager software must be installed, prior to insertion of the PC-1000 card. To install Flarion Mobility Manager: 1. Power on the PC and/or close any Windows programs that are running. 2. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. The CD Launcher Menu appears (see Figure 2): Figure 2: CD Launcher Menu Note:
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 4. Select the operating system to launch the Flarion Mobility Manager setup. The Mobility Manager Setup screen appears (see Figure 3). Figure 3: Mobility Manager Setup Screen 5. Follow the Mobility Manager on screen directions. Click “Next” after each step. 6. Click Finish to end the installation. Note: If the CD Launcher menu is still visible, click “Main Menu” and then “Exit Browser”. 7. Remove the Flarion Mobility Manager CD from the PC. 2004
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Chapter 2 2.1.3. Attaching the Antenna to the PC Card When FMM installation is complete, attach the antenna to the FPC 1000 PC card. The FPC 1000 ships with two types of antennas: • Standard antenna • Extended range antenna 2.1.3.1 Attaching the Standard Antenna The standard antenna allows for improved signal quality and strength. To attach the standard antenna to the FPC 1000: Antenna Graphic label facing up Figure 4: Attaching the Standard Antenna 1. Grasp the antenna with the a
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1.3.2 Attaching the Extended Range Antenna The extended range antenna cable greatly improves signal strength and quality. It increases the operating range of the PC, and enhances connectivity and throughput. To install the extended range antenna, follow the instructions in Figure 5: 1. Place the foam tape bracket retainer on the back of the laptop screen. Make sure that the open edge is facing upwards. 2. Insert the connector end of the cable into the ant
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Chapter 2 When complete, the installed extended range antenna appears as in Figure 6. Card Ante Card Antenna nna Brac Brack ke ett C Ciircul rcular c ar conne onnector ctor for for cab cablle e Figure 6: Installed Extended Range Antenna Note: The above figure shows the extended range antenna already installed. As such, the FPC 1000 is already inserted in the PCMCIA slot. Consult with the Inserting the FPC 1000 into the PCMCIA Slot section for card insertion instructions. 2.1.4
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.1.4.1 Loading Device Drivers for Windows 98 1. When the Windows 98 SE hardware setup detects the FPC 1000, it presents a “Welcome to the Found New Hardware Setup” screen. If prompted, insert the original Windows operating system CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the option to install the software automatically (recommended) or to install from a specific location (advanced). Then click “Next”. 3. From the “Completing the Found New Hardware Setup” page,
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Chapter 2 2.2 Using the FPC 1000 When the FPC 1000 software has been installed, the antenna attached and the FPC has been placed in the PCMCIA slot, the card is ready for use. Registered users can enjoy high-speed mobile connectivity. This section details usage of the FPC 1000, including • General usage guidelines • Using the Flarion Mobility Manager • Removing the FPC 1000 • Removing the antenna 2.2.1. General Usage Guidelines Use the following guidelines to assure proper functionali
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2. Using the Flarion Mobility Manager The Flarion Mobility Manager (FMM) enables monitoring of the wireless broadband connection, as well as connection and upgrade functionality. After installation, the FMM icon appears on the PC desktop: Figure 9: FMM Icon After installation, and every time the FPC 1000 is inserted into the PCMCIA slot, the FMM system tray icon appears: Figure 10: FMM System Tray Icon 2004 Flarion Version 1.0 Flarion Prop
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Chapter 2 After installation, and every time the FPC 1000 is inserted into the PCMCIA slot, the FMM application opens. If for any reason it does not open, initialize the program via the desktop or system tray icon. Options Menu Help Menu Link to home page Close Window (does not end session) Connection Status Connection Time Kilobytes Received Kilobytes Sent Signal Strength Signal Quality Figure 11: FMM Indicators FMM functionality includes • Monitoring connection status and connection t
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Using FPC 1000 with a Notebook PC 2.2.2.1 Monitoring Connection Status and Connection Time FMM indicates either “Connected” or “Searching”, depending on the Connection Status. The light on the side of the card also blinks until a connection is made. The Connection Time Indicator shows how long your notebook PC has been connected to the network. When you end the session (turn the computer off or disable the session), this value is reset to zero. Connection Status Connection Time Figure 1
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Chapter 2 2.2.2.2 Monitoring Kilobytes Received and Sent To monitor the amount of data sent or received during your session, refer to the relevant indicators number of kilobytes: Kilobytes Received Kilobytes Sent Figure 13: Kilobytes Received and Sent These indicators show the total number of bytes transmitted and received during the current session. When the session ends (when the PC is turned off or the session is disabled), these values are both reset to zero. Flarion FPC 1000 Wire
