+-------------+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 NT 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 readmeNT.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 NT. Later in this file are instructions for removing/updating earlier Beta versions of this driver. IMPORTANT NOTE: Windows NT V3.51 & V4, 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 NT. *********************************************************************** 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 NT 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. A program called DSCARDUP is available on our WWW site to do this. *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Following is what you have to do for Windows NT V3.51: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Since Windows NT does not support 'plug'n play' you need to hard code the Base IO address, Memory address and IRQ. You can determine what parameters are available by running 'Windows NT Diagnostics' from the 'Administrative Tools' group. Under this program, choose 'IRQ/Port Status..' to see if 'Interrupt' 10 and 'Port/Physical Address' 320-327 are available. Choose DMA/Memory to see if 'Memory/Physical Address' D8000-DFFF is available. If IRQ 10 is not available, find an available one from the following list (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,15). If Base IO is not available, find one from the following list (300,308,310...to...3F8). If Memory address D8000-DFFF is not available, check to make sure D000- D7FFF is. You will be prompted during the installation to change the IRQ and Port Address (BaseIO), but not for the Memory address. To change the memory address you will need to EDIT the OEMSETUP.INF file and around 125 lines down you will find the following: DPPCCARDAttributeMemoryAddress = 884736 ;; Default MEM D8000 ;;;; DPPCCARDAttributeMemoryAddress = 851968 ;; Alternate MEM D0000 you will need to move the ";;;;" from the alternate MEM file to the Default MEM line. - make sure you have the Windows NT distribution CD/disks handy, as you will need them! - insure that the WVLAN22.SYS, WVLAN22.DLL, WVLAN22.HLP and OEMSETUP.INF files to the root directory of a floppy or on your hard drive, - select add adapter from the Network Icon. - you will be prompted for the RoamAbout specific parameters. Make sure you have these handy (ie Domain ID & Beacon Key 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 If you encounter problems: If the driver for some reason does not seem to be functioning properly, check the Event Log. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Installing the Diagnostic Utility and running it: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - To install the Diagnostic Utility, run the SETUP from either a DOS box or from the File Manager. 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Updating your previous Field Test NDIS3 Driver for Windows NT +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Before starting, make sure you know your network parameters, such as: Domain ID Beacon Key Encryption Key (if in use) Network Protocols (ie IP, NetBEUI, IPX) IP address and other related IP stuff Click on 'Control Panel' Click on 'Network' Click on 'Digital RoamAbout DS ....' Click on 'Update' If this does not work correctly, you can Click on 'Remove' and then start the installation over again. You should reboot between removing and installing. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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: Information from the Event Viewer for NT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.