Clarinet Systems EthIR LAN ESB1000 User manual

EthIR LAN

®

User Guide

EthIR LAN® User Guide

(for ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and ESB208/216/608)

Clarinet Systems, Inc.

44040 Fremont Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538

[email protected]

www.clarinetsys.com

Copyright

change without notice. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement.

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Systems, Inc., 44040 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538.

Modified: March 9, 2007

Version: 3.10

Clarinet Systems, EthIR LAN, EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam are registered trademarks of Clarinet

Systems, Inc.

All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

owners.

Eye Safety Note:

Clarinet Systems’ EthIR Beam product is IEC 825-1 and CENELEC EN 60825-1 com-pliant and meets

national and international eye safety standards.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

Introducing EthIR LAN----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

User Profile -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

How this Guide Is Organized----------------------------------------------------------- 1-1

Appendices--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Conventions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Contacting Clarinet Systems ----------------------------------------------------------- 1-3

Chapter 2 Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------2-1

Introduction to EthIR LAN Components-------------------------------------------- 2-1

Installation Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1

Wiring ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1

Power (ES 208 / 216 / 608)------------------------------------------------------------ 2-1

Power (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)-------------------------------------------------- 2-1

Resetting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1

EthIR Beam Supported Platforms ---------------------------------------------------- 2-2

Notebook Computer -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2

Handheld PC (H/PC), PocketPC, Palm-sized PC (P/PC), or Cell phone -------- 2-2

Installation--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2

Order of Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-2

EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608) ---------------------------------------------------- 2-2

EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)----------------------------------------- 2-3

Install EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216)--------------------------------------------------- 2-3

Install EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)--------------------------------- 2-4

Infrared Mode (ES208 / 216 only)---------------------------------------------------- 2-5

Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) --------------------------------------------- 2-5

Understanding the EthIR Switch Panel LEDs (ES208 / 216 only)--------------2-6

EthIR Beam-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7

Power ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7

Checking Connection Status----------------------------------------------------------- 2-7

The EthIR Soft Family of Products--------------------------------------------------- 2-7

Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-7

CSI Configuration Tool ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7

Infrared Support for Windows 95----------------------------------------------------- 2-8

ClarinetIR™ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-8

CSI Firmware updates------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-8

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Software Installation and Hardware Requirements ---------------------------------2-8

Chapter 3 Configuring EthIR LAN---------------------------------------------------3-1

Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-1

Configure EthIR Switch-----------------------------------------------------------------3-1

CSI Configuration Tool------------------------------------------------------------------3-1

CSI Configuration Tool Installation --------------------------------------------------3-2

CSI Configuration Tool Functions ----------------------------------------------------3-2

CSI Configuration Tool Window Description:--------------------------------------3-3

Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration Tool---------------------3-3

Configure via Infrared ------------------------------------------------------------------3-3

Configure via IP address ---------------------------------------------------------------3-4

Setting The IP Address Of The Switch For The First Time----------------------3-4

Searching For EthIR Switches ---------------------------------------------------------3-6

The NVM Editor--------------------------------------------------------------------------3-8

General Info Tab ------------------------------------------------------------------------3-8

SNMP Variables Tab -------------------------------------------------------------------3-9

IP Pool Tab (except ESB3011b)-------------------------------------------------------3-9

RF Card Info (ESB3011b only) ----------------------------------------------------- 3-10

WEP (ESB3011b only)--------------------------------------------------------------- 3-11

Updating The Firmware--------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12

Switch Security-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12

Chapter 4 ClarinetIR------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-13

APPENDIX A - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A-1

Installing Infrared Support for Windows 95--------------------------------------- A-1

Binding TCP/IP Protocol for Notebook --------------------------------------------- A-4

APPENDIX B - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B-1

Verifying that Dial-Up Adapter is in your Network Configuration ----------- B-1

APPENDIX C - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ C-1

Disabling Puma Technology’s IR Communication Software ------------------- C-1

APPENDIX D - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ D-1

Browsing the Network Neighborhood Windows 95/98--------------------------- D-1

APPENDIX E - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ E-1

Upgrading from 115Kbps to 4Mbps Speeds---------------------------------------- E-1

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APPENDIX F - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------F-1

Notebook and Handheld PC Configurations----------------------------------------F-1

Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------F-1

Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System---------------------------F-1

Using IrLAN with Windows 95 Notebooks-----------------------------------------F-2

Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 98 Notebooks -------------------F-5

Before You Begin — Needed Changes to Your System---------------------------F-5

Install Direct Cable Connection-------------------------------------------------------F-5

Configure Infrared Monitor for Direct Cable Connection-------------------------F-7

Configure Direct Cable Connection for the First Time ----------------------------F-8

Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network----------------------------- F-10

Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000 Notebooks -------------- F-12

Configuring Windows CE Handheld PCs ----------------------------------------- F-14

Adding Direct Connection to Remote Networking------------------------------- F-14

Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Network----------------------------- F-16

Specifying an HTTP Proxy Server-------------------------------------------------- F-17

Using IrLAN with Apple MacOS Powerbooks ----------------------------------- F-18

Configuring Palm Organizers-------------------------------------------------------- F-19

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Introducing EthIR LAN

Clarinet EthIR LAN provides single and multiple infrared network access and

information beaming points allowing users to connect cell phones or handheld PCs to

their network and server using safe, cordless infrared technology. Once installed,

EthIR LAN is transparent to the user; that is you can receive and transmit information

just as you would with a wired connection.

This document was written for single port ESB101/301/3011b/1000 and multi-port

ESB208/216/608. The users of other EthIR LAN models shall refer other EthIR LAN

user manuals although many concepts in this document are useful.

User Profile

This documentation is for IT Managers and Network Administrators. It assumes that

as an EthIR LAN user you possess basic knowledge and expertise in the following

networking areas:

• Concepts - such as network management

• Structure - network structure in general and your network structure in

particular, including hardware, software, and topology

• General standards and protocols - such as 10/100Base-T and SNMP

How this Guide Is Organized

This EthIR LAN User Guide provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring

and using EthIR LAN. It is comprised of this chapter and three additional chapters

and appendices as follows:

• Chapter 2, Installation, provides information on the components that compose

EthIR LAN and provides installation instructions for each component. In

addition, it describes how to use EthIR LAN.

• Chapter 3, Configuring EthIR LAN, provides instructions for configuring the

EthIR Switch, your user system, and connecting to EthIR LAN.

• Chapter 4, ClarinetIR, provides information on ClarinetIR freeware utility that

helps your notebook, PocketPC, and Palm devices to connect to EthIR LAN

system.

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Note: Please visit Clarinet’s website to review the software products such as OBEX

SDK (Software Development Kit), OBEX DP (Deployment Package), DM (Download

Manager application program), RADIUS Security and iPAQ 4Mbs FIR driver.

Appendices

APPENDIX A - instructs users on the procedures for installing the infrared drivers

on Windows 95 notebooks that did not originally ship with the drivers.

APPENDIX B - instructs users on the need for having this adapter as a part of the

network configuration and how to install it if it isn’t there.

APPENDIX C - explains how to check if “Tranxit” (incompatible with IrLAN,

ClarinetIR, and Direct Cable Connection communication) is installed and, if so, how

to disable it.

APPENDIX D - provides instructions for users to connect to a particular networked

environment with their notebook to make full use of network services as well as

Internet connectivity.

APPENDIX E - instructs the user on ways to dramatically improve the connection

speed of their Windows 95 notebooks to the EthIR LAN system (applicable only to

specific notebook models).

APPENDIX F – provides step-by-step instructions on connecting your notebook,

handheld PCs, and Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx and VII Organizers to the EthIR LAN

system using IrLAN protocols or Cable Connection.

Conventions

This guide uses special conventions to present and help you access information in a

concise and helpful way. The following textual conventions are used:

Style Style used for

Italic Emphasis

bold face documentation section, window name, and dialog buttons

boxed text strong emphasis

courier bold directory path or program path

bold underline special notes

In addition to the above textual conventions, this guide provides the following

format for note statements:

Note: xxxxx xx xxxx xx xxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx

xxxxxx

A note is used to communicate important information, for example, the system

responding differently than expected.

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Contacting Clarinet Systems

We welcome any comments you may have about our products or our documentation.

Our goal is to provide functional and easy-to-use products that help you work more

efficiently. Please Email or fax your comments to the following:

Clarinet EthIR LAN Support

Voice: 510.249.9660

Fax: 510.249.9661

Email: support@clarinetsys.com

Web Site: http://www.clarinetsys.com

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Chapter 2

Installation

Introduction to EthIR LAN Components

Clarinet EthIR LAN includes EthIR Switch and EthIR Beam. Model number

description follows. For description of “Pass Through” mode refer to page 2-6:

ES208 - 8 port Pass Through

ES216 - 16 port Pass Through

ES608 - 4 port EthIR LAN with 4 PDA sockets

ES101 - single port infrared only

ES301 - single infrared port with additional Ethernet port and OBEX function

ES3011b - single infrared port with 802.11b uplink and OBEX function

ES1000 - single infrared port with flash memory for content and OBEX

function

After EthIR LAN is installed you must configure it for your network. See Chapter 3,

“Configuring EthIR LAN” for additional information on this topic.

Installation Requirements

Wiring

The EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608) requires standard UTP Category 3 or 5 wire

with 4-pair wiring to the EthIR Beam. The EthIR Switch (ES101/301/3011b/1000)

single port uses a mini-DIN connector cable. The EthIR Switch uplink supports both

100Base-T, 10Base-T Ethernet and 802.11b RF. Please note: 100Base-T4 is not

supported.

Power (ES 208 / 216 / 608)

The EthIR Switch automatically detects and supports both the US and European

110/220 power supply and configures itself accordingly.

Power (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)

The ES101 will have a power supply specific to the installed region.

Resetting

To reset the system, unplug the EthIR Switch power cord and wait at least 4 seconds

before plugging the unit in again.

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EthIR Beam Supported Platforms

Notebook Computer

To connect to the EthIR Beam, a notebook computer requires the following:

1. Microsoft Windows 95 with infrared protocol stack and IrLAN. Microsoft

Windows 98/2000 with infrared protocol stack and ClarinetIR or Direct Cable

Connection (DCC). Check your notebook vendor’s documentation. Apple

MacOS v. 8.5 or later with infrared protocol stack and IrLAN.

2. Framer (infrared device driver)

3. IrDA compatible infrared port enabled.

Note: If your notebook IR port supports a connection speed of 4Mbps, you may have to update

your Windows 95 infrared drivers to use the 4Mbps connection; otherwise, the port may

connect at 115Kbps. See APPENDIX E for instructions.

Handheld PC (H/PC), PocketPC, Palm-sized PC (P/PC), or Cell

phone

An H/PC or P/PC must run Windows CE 2.0+. PocketPC devices using Windows CE

3.0 or higher. Palm Organizers IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII must run OS 3.3+. Palm

VII must run OS 3.5+. Also including any devices that my run ClarinetIR™. These

devices (as well as Windows 98 using DCC) are referred to as IR/PPP devices in this

Guide. Cell phone should support IrDA OBEX.

Installation

Order of Installation

Install the EthIR Switch first, then install the EthIR Beam.

EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216 / 608)

The EthIR Switch, in 8 and 16 port versions each able to support multiple EthIR

Beams for infrared connectivity or a LAN card for Ethernet connectivity.

The following figure illustrates the front panel of the EthIR Switch into which the

device cables are plugged:

Note: ES608 has four EthIR Beams built in. Please refer ES608 data sheet for detail.

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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 lower ports via an RJ45 cable). If using a particular

port for “Pass Through” mode (an Ethernet connection) the port indicator light for that port

will not light up (see Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) on page 2-5).

EthIR Switch (ES101/301/3011b/1000)

The EthIR Switch single port version is able

to support one EthIR Beam for infrared

connectivity.

The adjacent figure illustrates the port panel

into which device cables are plugged:

9 mini-dim connector (for EthIR

Beam)

9 RJ45 Ethernet uplink port

9 power jack

In addition, the dual port model also offers

an additional Ethernet port that can be

connected to an Ethernet hub or available

for a desktop computer.

Install EthIR Switch (ES208 / 216)

The EthIR Switch can be installed in any location in your facility. The most practical

place to install it is in the same location as other network equipment.

To install the EthIR Switch:

1. Plug in one end of an Ethernet UTP cable into the uplink port and the other end

into a network patch panel or Ethernet wall jack leading to a patch panel.

2. Power up the system by plugging it into any 110/220 AC outlets. Once the switch

is plugged in, indicator lights display its status as follows:

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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 indicates a 10Mbit or 100Mbit per

second connection respectively. If both lights are unlit, the Uplink to your

network failed.

3. Make the device connections. Each EthIR Switch is equipped with two rows of RJ

45 jacks. The top jack of each port is the Ethernet “pass through” port. The

bottom jack of each port is the infrared connection port.

a. If your intention is to connect only infrared devices to the EthIR Switch, see

“Infrared Mode” below.

b. If you are connecting a combination of infrared and Ethernet devices to the

EthIR Switch, see Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only) on the next page.

Install EthIR Switch (ES101 / 301 / 3011b / 1000)

To install the single port EthIR Switch:

1. Plug in one end of an Ethernet UTP cable into the uplink port and the other end

into a network patch panel or Ethernet wall jack leading to a patch panel.

2. Connect the EthIR Beam to one end of a mini-dim cable and plug the other end

into the mini-dim plug on the switch.

3. Power up the system by plugging it into an AC outlet. Once powered the EthIR

Switch indicator lights display its status illustrated as follows:

a. Uplink - (indicates state of network connection)

b. Status - (indicates progress of obtaining an IP address from DHCP server)

c. Power - ES101 (indicates state of power)

d. PC - ES301 (indicates Ethernet port in use)

The LED indicator light on the EthIR Beam (EB100) indicates data transmission via

infrared.

Uplink Status

Power

(101 only)

PC

(301 only)

Beam EB100

Status

ON

OFF

ON

Blinking (½ seconds)

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

LOW

HIGH

Power On

OFF ON then OFF ON OFF LOW

System Init

ON if uplink

is up

ON if the IP is found.

Blinking if the IP is

not found.

OFF if the unit is bad

ON OFF LOW

Connected by

IrLAN

ON if uplink

is up

ON if the IP is found.

Blinking if the IP is

not found

ON N/A HIGH Blinking

if there is

activity

Connected by

IR/PPP

ON if uplink

is up

ON if the IP si found.

Blinking if the IP is

not found

ON N/A HIGH Blinking

if there is

activity.

Fatal Error

N/A OFF OFF/ON N/A N/A

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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 EthIR Switch will only support infrared devices, do the following:

1. Connect one end of the UTP cables to the bottom infrared ports on the EthIR

Switch and the other ends to an EthIR Beam.

2. Uplink the EthIR Switch to an existing network for network access.

As each EthIR Beam is successfully connected, the Connect indicator is illuminated.

See Figure 2-1 for the positioning of these indicators on the Switch panel.

Pass Through Mode (ES208 / 216 only)

Although designed to support infrared connections, the flexibility of the Pass Through

mode allows for Ethernet connections as well by “passing” Ethernet frames to an

Ethernet hub or patch panel. This allows for a “mixed” environment to coexist. There

are several kinds of EthIR Switch installation scenarios that can be implemented

depending on your network infrastructure.

Scenario 1:

The EthIR Switch is situated in a location (such as a

conference room) that has only one available uplink wall jack

to an Ethernet network but several notebook/desktop PCs

needing network access.

Scenario 2:

The EthIR Switch is installed between the Ethernet rack and

hub in the communications closet. This scenario allows each

wall jack that is connected to the EthIR Switch to support

either infrared or Ethernet connections depending on need.

You can connect a combination of LAN cards and infrared devices to the EthIR

Switch up to the number of supported ports. If your EthIR Switch has eight ports, you

can connect any combination of LAN card and infrared devices up to eight. The

EthIR Switch automatically distinguishes whether the connection is infrared or

Ethernet and responds appropriately.

To set up for combination LAN card and infrared device use, do the following:

1. Desktop computers using Ethernet adapters for Pass Through:

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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 bottom row of

ports).

b. Connect a second UTP cable from the Ethernet port (the top row of ports) to an

Ethernet hub (Scenario 1) or patch panel (Scenario 2)

2. Notebooks and HPCs using Infrared:

a. Connect one end of the UTP cables to the infrared ports on the EthIR Switch

and the other ends to an EthIR Beam.

3. Uplink the EthIR Switch and pass through ports to an Ethernet hub and uplink the

Ethernet hub to an existing network connection (Scenario 1) or uplink the EthIR

Switch to a patch panel (Scenario 2).

As each EthIR Beam successfully connects, the Connect indicator is illuminated. See

Figure 2-1 for the positioning of these indicators on the Switch panel.

Note: Connect or Fail LEDs light only for EthIR Beam connections. No LEDs are lit when

a port is connected to a LAN card device.

Understanding the EthIR Switch Panel LEDs (ES208 /

216 only)

• Ethernet Uplink LED - The Ethernet Uplink displays one of two lights when

power is connected to the EthIR Switch and the Switch is uplinked to a

network hub: A steady green light to the right of the Uplink port indicates

either a 10Mbit or 100Mbit per second connection. See Figure 2-1 above for

the exact position of these lights.

• Power LED - A steady green light means the system has powered up correctly.

• IR Port LEDs - The EthIR Switch provides 8 or 16 ports for connection to

infrared devices. Each port has two indicator LEDs as follows:

o A green Connect LED that when lit indicates successful connections to

the EthIR Beam. This means the EthIR Beam is working. When the

EthIR beam is plugged in, the light comes on; when the cable or EthIR

Beam is unplugged, the light goes off.

o An amber Fail LED that when lit indicates failure to successfully

connect to the EthIR Beam. This means either the cable or EthIR beam

may have a short circuit. When the troublesome cable or EthIR Beam

is unplugged, the light goes off.

Note: The Console serial port is provided for Clarinet diagnostic and support purposes only

and should not be used for any other purpose.

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EthIR 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. Simply plug it into the infrared port (or mini-DIN

connector) on the EthIR Switch. The Switch powers the EthIR Beam via the UTP or

mini-DIN cable connected to the particular Switch model.

Checking Connection Status

The EthIR Beam displays a steady green light when it is successfully connected

through the network to the EthIR Switch. A flashing green light on the EthIR Beam

means that data is being transmitted between the network and your portable computer.

For successful transmission of data, the infrared access point of your portable

computer must be aligned with the infrared access of the EthIR Beam. Each infrared

device provides a cone of approximately 30 degrees within one meter from the access

point within which it can sense infrared transmission.

If you miss align your notebook computer, or block the infrared access point, a helper

dialog pops up to display a countdown period of time within which you can realign the

computer without losing the connection.

The EthIR Soft Family of Products

Introduction

The CSI Configuration Tool is a software utility for network administrators to

maintain and configure the EthIR Switch. The Infrared Driver for Windows 95 is a

utility that updates Windows 95 notebooks originally shipped without infrared

support. The ClarinetIR™ software allows mobile Windows 95/98/2000, PocketPC

and Palm users to effortlessly connect to any EthIR LAN system anywhere without

having to reconfigure their IP addressing.

CSI Configuration Tool

All eight and sixteen port EthIR Switches are pre-configured with a default set of IP

addresses that have been entered as a guide for network administrators when

configuring the EthIR Switch according to their own network scheme. This tool

allows for configuration of IP address for the EthIR Switch itself and any DNS or

Proxy addresses as well as an IP Pool of addresses that will be used by Windows 98,

Windows CE devices, and Palm IIIx, IIIxe, V, Vx, and VII Organizers as well as any

notebook or devices running the ClarinetIR™ software. Supported platforms for

running the Tool include: Windows 95/98/2000, Palm and MacOS

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running a PC emulator.

Infrared Support for Windows 95

A few notebooks manufactured during the initial release of Windows 95 were not

configured with infrared drivers (despite having infrared hardware). This software

utility installs and configures infrared drivers in such notebooks. See APPENDIX A

for further information.

ClarinetIR™

The ClarinetIR™ software was developed primarily for mobile notebook users

running Windows 95/98/2000 and PocketPC or Palm handheld devices. It allows

users to access a LAN or the Internet when interfacing with any EthIR LAN system

anywhere. The software ‘reads’ the EthIR Switch IP information and self-configures

to interact with that particular system during an infrared communication session. No

user intervention is required. Any user who wishes to gain LAN access via EthIR

LAN switches should always use this software.

CSI Firmware updates

Periodically, Clarinet Systems engineers make improvements to an EthIR Switch’s

performance and flexibility with new features and enhancements. This comes by way

of Firmware updates. Customers can download the latest firmware updates from the

Clarinet Systems web site: http://www.clarinetsys.com. The firmware is used in

conjunction with the CSI Configuration Tool. Please refer to Updating The Firmware

in Chapter 3 at page 3-12 for more details.

Software Installation and Hardware Requirements

The CSI Configuration Tool is for network administrators and is not intended for the

casual user. Installation is performed on any Windows 95/98/2000 or MacOS

notebook with an infrared port. Insert the CSI Media Installer CDROM, and click on

the Install Configuration Tool button. MacOS and Linux users will need to run the

program with a PC emulator.

The ClarinetIR™ software disk is for any Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP notebook

user. Please refer to Chapter 4 ClarinetIR for more details

For installing Infrared Support for Windows 95 software refer to APPENDIX A for

more details.

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