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Agere Systems Inc. Spring 2002
Access Point Command Line Interface Proxy for Linux Release 1.17
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This Readme.txt covers information that was not yet known or
available when the user documentation shipped with this product
was written. It includes update information, additional
installation instructions, limitations to the current version of
the product, and suggestions to solve known issues or problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
4. INSTALLATION NOTES
5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
6. KNOWN ISSUES
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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1. Software Description
1.1 About this software
Access Point CLI Proxy Software (AP CLI Proxy) comprises the
* Access Point Command Line Interface Proxy Software for Linux
* Access Point Embedded Software (a.k.a. "image" or "kernel"),
which can be used to upgrade the AP with the latest software.
This is the same embedded software as provided with the AP
Manager.
* Documentation in the form of HTML files
1.2 Files Installed
The following software will be installed in the directory
specified during setup:
AP CLI Proxy Software for Linux: version 1.17
AP-1000 / WavePOINT-II Embedded Software:
wpnt395.bin version 3.95
Contains "AP Functions firmware Variant 1 Version 8.42"
AP-500 Embedded Software: ap05395.bin version 3.95
Contains "AP Functions firmware Variant 1 Version 8.42"
wpntfix.bin
This is an intermediate kernel used to download the
new, larger, executables on older Access Points.
Default Configurations:
AP-1000 / WavePOINT-II: wpntdflt.cnf
AP-500: ap05dflt.cnf
Readme file (this file): README.TXT
HTML based Help files.
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Operating System
AP CLI Proxy can be installed on Intel Architecture (x86)
systems running Red Hat 6.1 Linux.
(The executable might also run on systems with similar library
and kernel support.)
For Telnet access to the AP CLI Proxy, Telnet services
(telnetd) need to be installed.
2.2 Free Disk Space
The installation of the AP CLI Proxy requires a free disk space
of approximately 1.5 MB.
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3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
3.1 Release 1.17 Spring 2002
* Includes new kernel versions. Executable is the same as
Release 1.17 Winter 2002
3.2 Release 1.17 Winter 2002
* Includes new kernel versions.
* CLI Proxy executable icon has been changed.
* CLI proxy is made unbranded.
* CTRL-C is handled gracefully by the CLI now.
3.3 Release 1.16 Fall 2001
* Includes new kernel versions. Executable is the same as
Release 1.16 Summer 2001
3.4 Release 1.16 Summer 2001
* Uploading of a kernel is only accepted if the hardware
matches the kernel version
* AP list function improved
* Accessible settings of CLI Proxy synchronized with AP
manager
* Fixed display of 'Interface = any'
3.5 Release 1.00 Spring 2001
Initial release.
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4. INSTALLATION NOTES
4.1 Standard Installation
To install AP CLI Proxy, unpack the distribution archive in
a directory of your choice. Installation in "/opt" is suggested.
First become superuser and change to the "/opt" directory:
% su
Password: <root password>
# cd /opt
Copy the distribution archive to "/opt" and type:
# tar zxvf clili117.tgz
# exit
This will create a subdirectory called "cliproxy" with all
necessary files.
To start the program, type:
% cd /opt/cliproxy
% ./cliproxy
To read the online documentation, open the "index.html" file in
the "/opt/cliproxy/help" subdirectory using a Web browser.
4.2 Setting up telnet access to the AP CLI Proxy
1) First make sure "telnetd" is installed.
2) Now create a user account that uses the 'cliproxy' as it's
default shell using the "useradd" command. To use this
command, you need to become superuser using the "su" command.
To view the online manual page of "useradd", type:
# man useradd
Assuming the software is installed in /opt/cliproxy, type:
# /usr/sbin/useradd -c "AP CLI Proxy" -d /opt/cliproxy -s /opt/cliproxy/cliproxy cliproxy
To give the account a password, type:
# passwd cliproxy
...
New UNIX password: mypassword
...
Retype new UNIX password: mypassword
3) Now you should be able to telnet to your system using
"cliproxy" as the username and "mypassword" as the password.
To test it from your local machine type:
% telnet localhost
...
login: cliproxy
Password: mypassword
...
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5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
5.1 Support of new NICs in old Access Points
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In general, when a new Network Interface Card is inserted in
the Access Point which is not yet supported by that version of
the Access Point software, the unit will not start-up
completely, but will stop while showing an amber LED for the
interface which is not operational.
In this situation, remove the indicated NIC, restart the unit
and upload the latest software to the unit via an older WaveLAN
NIC or via the wired side. If the right software is already
available, the NIC is probably defect and must be replaced.
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6. KNOWN ISSUES
None.
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7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
7.1 Finding Information
On the ORiNOCO Web Site you can find the most recent
device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and
user documentation.
World Wide Web: HTTP://WWW.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM or
FTP://FTP.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM/PUB/
7.2 Contact Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this
product, or would like information about our other
ORiNOCO products, please contact your local Authorized
ORiNOCO Reseller or Agere Systems Sales office.
Addresses and telephone numbers of the Agere Systems
Sales offices are listed on our ORiNOCO Web Site.
Help us Helping you!
When contacting Technical Support, please use the Problem Report
(report.txt) and send it to us by Fax or E-Mail.
A completed Problem Report Form that includes the details about
your ORiNOCO product and its host environment will help us
helping you to solve your problems.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.