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EthIR LAN® User Guide

1-2 Note: Please visit Clarinet’s website to review the software products such as OBEX SDK (Software Development Kit), OBEX DP (Deployment Package),

1-3Contacting Clarinet Systems We welcome any comments you may have about our products or our documentation. Our goal is to provide functional and

2-1Chapter 2 Installation Introduction to EthIR LAN Components Clarinet EthIR LAN includes EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam. Model number description fo

2-2 EthIR Beam Supported Platforms Notebook Computer To connect to the EthIR Beam, a notebook computer requires the following: 1. Microsoft Window

2-3 Figure 2-1 Note: The “OK” and “Fail” port indicator lights are only for infrared connections (where an EthIR Beam is connected to one of the lo

2-4 a. A steady green light beside the Console Port means the system has powered up correctly. b. A steady green light beside the uplink port indi

2-5 Uplink Status Power (101 only) PC (301 only) Beam EB100 PC Connected Via Ethernet N/A N/A N/A ON N/A Infrared Mode (ES208 / 216 only) If the

2-6 a. Connect the appropriate number of UTP cables from each adapter card on the desktop computers to the infrared port on the EthIR Switch (the b

2-7EthIR Beam Power The EthIR Beam is powered by the EthIR Switch, which means that no power adapter or extra line is required to install it. Simpl

2-8 running a PC emulator. Infrared Support for Windows 95 A few notebooks manufactured during the initial release of Windows 95 were not configured

3-1Chapter 3 Configuring EthIR LAN Introduction Please read through this section of the User Guide before performing any configurations. This sect

3-2 Switch via infrared through an EthIR Beam to the Switch (see page 3-3, “Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool”). CSI Configu

3-3CSI Configuration Tool Window Description: The Configuration Tool is divided into three sections: 1. Operation section is for accessing the con

3-4 A proprietary infrared communication link is established enabling you to make IP configuration changes. However, this option does not provide a

3-5 The following steps describe how to set the IP address of the EthIR Switch for the first time from a notebook running Windows with an enabled In

3-6 6. Click the Edit Configuration. The IP Editor dialog appears showing the Switch’s current configuration settings. In the “General Info” tab,

3-7 Starting IP address and Ending IP address specify the IP address range within which to search. Searches can also be performed across subnets. T

3-8 The NVM Editor General Info Tab The General Info tab of NVM Editor contains configuration information required by the Switch. Select the approp

3-9SNMP Variables Tab This tab contains information about SNMP, as illustrated below. The Switch supports, up to, four SNMP managers. If SNMP is n

EthIR LAN® User Guide (for ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and ESB208/216/608) Clarinet Systems, Inc. 44040 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 in

3-10 The IP Pool is preset to: 192.168.101.179 through 186 (on 8 port models ES208 and 608) and 192.168.101.179 through 194 (on 16

3-11When editing configuration of an ESB3011b, which uses 802.11b wireless uplink, the RF Card Info tab will replace the IP Pool tab. As displayed

3-12 AP. In the case of 128-bit encryption, The Default Tx Key will always be 1 and AP must be configured to used 1 if multiple keys are allowed fo

4-13Chapter 4 ClarinetIR ClarinetIR™ is a freeware application, which provides network connectivity via infrared (IR) without the hassle and confus

A-1APPENDIX A - Installing Infrared Support for Windows 95 This section applies ONLY if IrLAN was not originally installed in your Windows 95 notebo

A-2 5. After making your manufacturer and model selections, click Next. 6. Select the COM port your notebook uses for Infrared. Note: When t

A-3 8. When the Add Infrared Device Wizard prompts you to select the virtual COM and LPT ports, accept the default values as illustrated below and

A-4 Windows 95 CD-ROM to continue the installation process. Follow the prompts until the installation is complete. You will see the Infrared Monit

A-53. You will see TCP/IP -> Microsoft IrDA LAN Driver is listed in the Network panel. 4. Once present, double click Microsoft IrDA LAN Driver

Copyright Copyright© 2003 Clarinet Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The softwar

B-1APPENDIX B - Verifying that Dial-Up Adapter is in your Network Configuration In order to use ClarinetIR or Direct Cable Connection successfully,

C-1APPENDIX C - Disabling Puma Technology’s IR Communication Software If your laptop is equipped with Puma Technology’s Tranxit communication softwa

D-1APPENDIX D - Browsing the Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98 If you cannot find the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop or in your Windows

D-2 4. Now configure the network identification properties for the workgroup name. Note: If you wish to participate on a Windows NT network and

E-1APPENDIX E - Upgrading from 115Kbps to 4Mbps Speeds The following procedures apply only to Windows 95 in general and the following manufacturers

E-2 4. You will see the Wizard display a dialog box informing you that it will install infrared devices. Click Next and be sure the Infrared Driv

E-3CAUTION: if the wrong COM port is selected a reinstallation of the drivers will be necessary. 7. When the Add Infrared Device Wizard prompts yo

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E-4 Fast-IR speed. If it still runs at 115Kbs it is likely that the wrong COM port had been select from step 6. Return to step 1 at the beginning

F-1 APPENDIX F - Notebook and Handheld PC Configurations Configuration Options Please read through the application section of this chapter before pe

F-2 Using IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks In most cases, your portable computer is already configured for use with Clarinet Systems’ EthIR LAN. As

F-3 3. Check the box Enable infrared communication on…. and Enable software install for Plug and Play devices in range. 4. Click Apply then retur

F-4 5. If the IrLAN connection is successful but only runs at 115Kbps verify your IR port specification for your notebook. If the port specificat

F-5Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 Notebooks In lieu of the software the following directions can be followed and the same connectivit

F-6 2. If the Direct Cable Connection is already in this menu, skip the following steps and go to next section, Configure Infrared Monitor for Dir

F-7 3. Click on Windows Setup tab, choose Communications then click on Details button. 4. Check the item Direct Cable Connection, as illustrate

F-8 2. Click OK Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time Configuration needs to be done only once. For successive connectivity using D

F-9 2. DCC will build a list of available ports for you to select from. Select Serial cable on COM4 and click Next button. COM4 is the virtual co

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F-10 4. Your notebook is now configured for Direct Cable Connection. Do not click Close. Rather, MINIMIZE the dialog unless you wish to terminate

F-11Note: Once a session starts successfully, the status window displays a Close button. Do not click the close button unless you wish to terminate

F-12 Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000 Notebooks In lieu of the software the following directions can be followed and the same connect

F-13you from seeing this message in the future. Click accept to begin accessing your network.

F-14 Configuring Windows CE Handheld PCs This section describes • How to configure your HPC to connect to the Clarinet EthIR Switch. • How to sta

F-15 4. Click OK to return to Make New Direct Connection dialog and click on TCP/IP Settings…. Currently, Clarinet supports the specification in t

F-16 7. Click OK to finish the configuration of the new connection. Hint: To make your tasks easier to accomplish, consider creating a Desktop Shor

F-17 4. Once a session starts successfully, the status window displays two buttons: Hide and Disconnect. Consider hiding the pop-up window. A co

F-18 Using IrLAN with Apple MacOS Powerbooks In most cases, Apple Powerbooks running MacOS 8.5 or later (including models G3, 2400, and 3400 as well

F-19Configuring Palm Organizers Supports Palm Organizers (Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII) with OS 3.3 or greater installed. Network synchronizati

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1-1Chapter 1 Introduction Introducing EthIR LAN Clarinet EthIR LAN provides single and multiple infrared network access and information beaming poi