============================================================================== Proxim Corporation ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard Software for Microsoft Windows platform Version: 2.0-B14 ============================================================================== This README.TXT covers current information that may not be included with the user guide, including known issues and work-arounds for the product. We advise you to consult the Proxim web site for the latest software and documentation for this product. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3. INSTALLATION NOTES 4. WHAT'S NEW? 5. KNOWN ISSUES 6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION 1.1 The ORiNOCO ComboCard CD includes the ComboCard 802.11a/b driver, the ORiNOCO client utility and the ORiNOCO Installation Utility. The Installation Utility setup will install the following files in the Windows designated directory: NDIS 5 Miniport driver for Windows version 2.0.306.0 NTPR11AB.SYS NTPR11AB.INF 1.2 The ComboCard CD includes the Boingo Wireless software. Boingo Wireless software makes it easy to see and connect to hot-spots at public access locations with Wi-Fi access. To install the Boingo wireless software, leave the "Install Boingo Software" box checked during the installation of the ComboCard software. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Operating System This Driver is supported under the following Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home 2.2 Hardware Requirements In order to install the ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard, the system should have one empty Type II CardBus (32-bit interface) slot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. INSTALLATION NOTES 3.1 Standard Installation Please refer to the 'Quick Start Guide' and 'User's Guide' that came with your product. !! Microsoft Windows XP users: Proxim recommends that you review the Known Issues list below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. WHAT'S NEW? 4.1 Support for Europe/ETSI Regulatory Domain This release of the ComboCard software supports the ETSI regulatory domain. ETSI Cards support the following: 4.1.1 Supported channels: 802.11a --> 5150-5250 or 5150-5350 MHz (Depends on card model, -02 or -03) 802.11b --> 2412-2472 MHz 802.11a 2X --> NOT SUPPORTED 4.1.2 Certified .11a EIRP Power 50mW (17dBm EIRP) 4.1.3 Operation Modes 802.11a --> Access Point Only 802.11b --> Access Point and Peer-to-Peer Group 802.11a 2X --> NOT SUPPORTED 4.1.4 EXCEPTIONS FOR FRANCE The regulatory authority in France only allows the card to use channels 10, 11, 12 and 13 in the 2446.5 to 2483.5 MHz band when operating in 802.11b mode. 4.2 Support for Japan/MKK Regulatory Domain This release of the ComboCard software supports the MKK/TELEC regulatory domain. MKK Cards support the following: 4.2.1 Supported channels: 802.11a --> 5150-5250 MHz 802.11b --> 2412-2484 MHz 802.11a 2X --> NOT SUPPORTED 4.2.2 Operation Modes 802.11a --> Access Point and Peer-to-Peer Group 802.11b --> Access Point and Peer-to-Peer Group 802.11a 2X --> NOT SUPPORTED 4.2.3 EXCEPTIONS FOR JAPAN The maximum data rate for Channel 14 (in 802.11b mode) is limited to 2Mbps. This applies to both Access Point and Peer-to-Peer Group modes. 4.3 Changes in handling Closed System Access Points While an Access Point is in Closed System mode, some Access Points advertise an SSID of ' '(1 blank space) while others advertise a NULL SSID. Because of this inconsistency, the ComboCard software has been modified so that any beacon message from an access point which advertise an SSID of ' ' (1 blank space) or NULL (SSID length = 0) is identified as a Closed System access point. 4.4 Network Traffic Graph changes In previous versions, the upper limit of the network traffic graph has been 200 packets/sec (pps) for 802.11b mode. In this release, the upper limit has been changed to 500 pps. 4.5 Boingo Installation In this release, the setup program installs the Boingo Software by default. If you do not wish to install Boingo software, please follow the setup program's on-screen instructions and remove the check mark from the "Install Boingo Software" box. 4.6 Compatibility with NetStumbler Earlier version of ORiNOCO ComboCard software had known compatibility issues with NetStumbler software. Installing NetStumbler after installing ORiNOCO ComboCard software would disable the ORiNOCO software. This release fixes the NetStumbler compatibility issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. KNOWN ISSUES 5.1 Windows XP Wireless Configuration. Windows XP Wireless Configuration may not find all available Access Points when a wireless network has a large number of mixed (both 802.11a and 802.11b) access points. The Microsoft Wireless Configuration Tool allows approximately 3 seconds to complete a scan for available access points. However, more time is required to scan all 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11a 2X Mode channels. This problem has been reported to Microsoft. At this time, there is no service pack available from Microsoft with a fix for this issue. 5.2 Compatibility with Cisco VPN Client (Version 3.6) under Windows XP The Cisco VPN Client installs a "Deterministic Network Enhancer" device driver. This device driver can cause your system to be unstable if you are using the Windows Wireless Configuration Tool. Proxim recommends that you do NOT use Cisco VPN Client version 3.6 with the ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard while using the Windows Wireless Configuration Tool. If you are using Windows Wireless Configuration Tool, you can unbind the device driver with the following steps: Steps to Unbind "Deterministic Network Enhancer": 1. Open Network Connections from Control Panel. 2. Find the Wireless Network Connection corresponding to the ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard. 3. Right-click the entry and select "Properties". 4. This will bring up "Wireless Network Connection Properties" dialog. 5. Under the "This connection uses the following items" heading, locate the "Deterministic Network Enhancer" entry. 6. Uncheck "Deterministic Network Enhancer" from the list of items. 7. Click OK. 5.3 802.1x Support During testing, Proxim identified several 802.1x issues with the Microsoft client implementation in Windows XP. If you are using 802.1x with Windows XP, Proxim recommends that you check the Microsoft web site for the latest service pack for Windows XP. During testing, Proxim identified an 802.1x issue in ORiNOCO AP-2000 related to the re-keying of WEP keys. Please upgrade to AP-2000 firmware version 2.0.2 or higher to resolve this issue. 5.4 Funk Odyssey Client 1.0 ComboCard users may encounter some compatibility issues with Funk Odyssey Client 1.0. The latest beta software from Funk, Odyssey Client version 1.1, appears to solve these issues. Contact Funk Software to obtain beta software 1.1. 5.5 Stop the ComboCard Before Removing from the Computer Use the "Safely Remove Hardware" system tray icon to stop the card before ejecting it from the computer. Your system may become unstable if you eject the card without stopping it first. 5.6 Repair Option in ORiNOCO Installer Does Not Work This is a known issue with the ORiNOCO installer. Proxim recommends that you not use this feature until this issue has been resolved. Proxim is working to fix this issue. Please check Proxim's Web site periodically to determine if an updated installer is available. 5.7 Limitation on Number of APs in a Wireless Network If there are more than 64 Access Points in a network, then the ORiNOCO Site Monitor window will not be able to show all of the existing Access Points. The Site Monitor can only show up to 64 active Access Points at any time. 5.8 Speaker Noise in Compaq and HP Notebooks Using an ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard in certain Compaq and HP Notebooks results in a faint popping sound in the speakers on startup and whenever the card is scanning for 802.11b wireless networks in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This sound occurs in unison with the card's flashing LEDs. This noise will stop if you change the card's operating mode to 802.11a or 802.11a 2X. 5.9 Using Windows XP and WEP with an AP-2000 configured in Mixed Mode If you have configured a ComboCard installed in a Windows XP computer to use WEP Encryption, you must manually disable 802.1x support within Windows XP's Network Properties screen before the card can communicate with an ORiNOCO AP-2000 in Mixed Mode. Follow these steps to disable 802.1x: 1. Open the Control Panel's "Network Connections" icon. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection that corresponds to the ComboCard and choose "Properties". 3. Click the "Authentication" within the "Wireless Network Connection Properties" screen. 4. Uncheck the "Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X" option. 5. Click OK. 6. Restart the computer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An ORiNOCO AP-2000 in Mixed Mode supports both 802.1x Security and WEP Encryption. This allows clients that use either 802.1x or WEP Encryption to connect to the network. However, the Windows XP operating system enables 802.1x by default. This means that a ComboCard configured to use WEP Encryption will instead try to use 802.1x to establish a connection with the AP-2000. Therefore you must disable Windows XP's 802.1x support before the card can use WEP Encryption to communicate with the AP-2000. Also, you need to reset the ComboCard (by removing and reinserting the card or restarting the computer) in order for this change to take effect. 5.10 Client Cannot Associate After Rebooting ORiNOCO AP-2000 If you reboot an ORiNOCO AP-2000 that has "Auto Channel Selection" and "Closed System" enabled, the ComboCard will be unable to associate with the AP until the card is reset. You can reset the client card in one of three ways: --Open the ORiNOCO Utility's “Statistics” screen and click "Reset Statistics". --Remove the card and reinsert it into the computer. --Restart the computer. Note that this issue should only occur if you are using 802.11b mode. (The AP-2000's 802.11a interface does not support the "Closed System" feature at this time.) 5.11 Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection Windows XP's Remote Desktop feature is disabled when the ComboCard's Security mode is set to Harmony Key Management (HKM). There is no fix available at this time. 5.12 Configuration Screen Problem Under some circumstances, the ORiNOCO Utility's Security Configuration screen may display fields from another screen. To fix this problem, close the utility and then open it again. 5.13 Client Association Problems After Enabling 802.1x A ComboCard operating in 802.11b mode may be unable to associate with an Access Point after selecting 802.1x as the Security mode. To fix this problem, reset the card. You can reset the client card in one of three ways: --Open the ORiNOCO Utility's “Statistics” screen and click "Reset Statistics". --Remove the card and reinsert it into the computer. --Restart the computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 6.1 Finding Information You can find the most recent device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and user documentation on the Proxim Web site. World Wide Web: HTTP://WWW.PROXIM.COM/SUPPORT or HTTP://WWW.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM 6.2 Contact Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, or would like information about other ORiNOCO products, please contact your local Authorized ORiNOCO Reseller or Proxim Corporation Sales office. If you have any questions about viewing the User's Guide, please contact ORiNOCO Technical Support using one of the methods described below: For the U.S. and Canada: Phone: 1-866-ORiNOCO (1-866-674-6626) E-mail: USAsupport@orinocowireless.com For the Caribbean and Latin America: Phone: 1-866-ORiNOCO (1-866-674-6626) E-mail: CALAsupport@orinocowireless.com For Asia Pacific: Phone: +1 661-367-2230 E-mail: APACsupport@orinocowireless.com For Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): Your local supplier in the EMEA region is trained to give you the support you require. Local suppliers have direct access to the ORiNOCO Technical Support Center and will help you in every way they can. Phone: +1 661-367-2230 E-mail: EMEAsupport@orinocowireless.com 6.3 Viewing the User's Guide This CD-ROM contains the product User's Guide in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view this document, you must have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader version 4.0 (or later) installed on your computer. The ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard ships with Adobe Reader Version 5.0. You can also download a free copy of Adobe Reader from Adobe's Web site at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. 6.4 Technical Support for Boingo Software Boingo Wireless software makes it easy to see and connect to Wi-Fi signals that are within range of your computer and your ORiNOCO Wi-Fi network card. It constantly "sniffs" the air to detect nearby signals and makes it easy to connect. If you have any questions about the Boingo Software included on this CD-ROM, please contact Boingo directly. Corporate Headquarters ---------------------- Boingo Wireless, Inc. 1601 Cloverfield Suite 570 Santa Monica, CA USA Corporate Phone: 310-586-5180 Sales and Service: 800-880-4117 Fax: 310-586-4060 E-mail: info@boingo.com ============================================================================== END OF FILEDownload Driver Pack
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