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Agere Systems Inc. Spring 2002
Access Point Command Line Interface Proxy for Windows 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
Windows
* 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 Windows NT:
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: 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 the Microsoft Windows NT or
Windows 2000 Operating System.
AP CLI Proxy requires Winsock 2 to be installed.
For Telnet access to the AP CLI Proxy, Telnet services need to
be installed.
2.2 Free Disk Space
The installation of the AP CLI Proxy requires a free disk space
of approximately 1 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
* CLI Proxy supports input file redirection
* CLI: Cannot upload bin file when typing a long string
location path
* 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
Run Setup.exe to install AP CLI Proxy.
If it finds older versions of the same program, it will
overwrite the older program with the new software, but will
keep your configuration files and old Access Point kernel
binary files.
4.2 Removing the AP CLI Proxy
To remove the AP CLI Proxy from your system, proceed
as follows:
1) Click the "Start" button on your Windows task bar,
point to "Settings" and select "Control Panel".
2) In the Control Panel window, double-click the
"Add/Remove" icon to display the "Add/Remove
Program Properties" window.
3) Scroll down the list of applications in the
lower section of the "Install/Uninstall" tab, and
select the item AP CLI Proxy.
4 Next click the "Add/Remove" button, and follow the
instructions on your screen.
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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.