Lucent Technologies RiNOCO RG-1000, Getting Started

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Page 2: ...ptions 1 3 Wireless Networks 1 4 Wireless to Internet via Phone Line 1 5 Wireless to Internet via Ethernet 1 6 2 Connect Power Up Connect Cables 2 1 Power up the Unit 2 5 3 Customizing the RG Settings Introduction 3 1 Start the RG Setup Utility 3 1 View Modify RG Settings 3 3 Finding Information 3 4 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents ii ORiNOCO Residential Gateway Getting Started 4 Using your RG General Guidelines 4 1 Wall Mount the RG 4 2 A Specifications B Regulatory Information Technical Support ...

Page 4: ...ware on your computer ORiNOCO Client Manager ORiNOCO RG Setup Utility 3 Insert the ORiNOCO PC Card into your computer and follow the instructions on your screen Set PC Card profile settings to Residential Gateway Set Network Name RG ID For more information read the user documentation that comes with the PC Card 4 Optional Run the RG Setup Utility to Enable Internet Connectivity by setting the RG t...

Page 5: ...sidential Gateway Getting Started Quick Start Kit Contents Kit Contents 1 Your Residential Gateway kit includes the following items Power Adapter Residential Gateway Telephone Cable Guide and CD ROM Screws and Plugs ...

Page 6: ...ild a Lucent ORiNOCO system you need one ORiNOCO Residential Gateway A base station that will bridge communication between your wireless computers and the Internet one or more ORiNOCO PC Cards Network adapter cards for computers The following network options are available Wireless networks Wireless to Internet via phone line using the built in 56k V90 modem Wireless to Internet via Ethernet connec...

Page 7: ...box mode of operation for the ORiNOCO Residential Gateway RG In this mode the RG will forward the data communication from one wireless computer to another You can easily extend your Lucent ORiNOCO system by adding more wireless computers Figure 1 1 Wireless Networks Optionally you can connect wired computers to your wireless computers ...

Page 8: ...g 56k V90 modem that allows you to share an Internet connection between multiple computers To access the Internet via the RG modem you must have a traditional phone line and an account with an ISP Internet Service Provider After you have powered up your RG you need to customize the RG settings as described in Chapter 4 Figure 1 2 Wireless to Internet via Phone Line ...

Page 9: ...et 1 You can also use the Residential Gateway RG to connect to the Internet using an Cable modem xDSL modem ISDN modem To access the Internet via an external modem you must have an account with an ISP Internet Service Provider that supports this type of connection Figure 1 3 Wireless to Internet via Ethernet ...

Page 10: ...emove rear cover of the RG unit by pressing the latches Figure 2 1 Removing rear cover 2 Write down the ID of your Residential Gateway as you will need it later You can find the RG ID on a small label on the rear of the unit see Figure 2 2 on the next page release latches rear cover unit ...

Page 11: ...dential Gateway Getting Started Connect Power Up Connect Cables Figure 2 2 Label with ID example 3 Plug the power connector into the power socket on the RG unit see Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Connecting Power Adapter RG ID ...

Page 12: ...e 2 4 Connecting Telephone Cable Plug the opposite end of the phone cable connector into a phone outlet 1 5 Optional If you want to connect to the Internet via an external device as described on page 1 6 plug an Ethernet cable into socket B 1 Depending on local standards you may need a special adapter plug to connect the telephone cable to your phone outlet Adapter plugs are available from your lo...

Page 13: ...ion about possible cable types 6 Close the rear cover by attaching it to the unit Press the latches to insert the unit into the rear cover see Figure 2 5 item a 7 Place the unit on a flat service and power up the device see Figure 2 5 item b Figure 2 5 Closing the Unit and Placing it on a Flat Surface Optionally you can mount the RG to the wall as described in Chapter 4 unit rear cover cable entra...

Page 14: ...the unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects Figure 2 6 Residential Gateway LEDs 2 Monitor the LED activity on the unit The LEDs see Figure 2 6 will change color in the range Yellow Red and Green to indicate start up diagnostics When finished after approximately 30 seconds the Residential Gateway shows LED activity as listed in the table on the next page Power Wireless Ethernet...

Page 15: ... problem with the troubleshooting information in the Online Help see Finding Information on page 3 4 3 Now proceed with the installation of software as described in step 2 of the Quick start overview on page 1 1 Icon Name Color Activity Description Power Steady Green Power enabled Wireless Off or Flashing Green Wireless activity Ethernet Off or Flashing Green Ethernet activity Telephone Modem Off ...

Page 16: ... Internet you will need Subscription to an Internet Service Provider ISP Customize the RG settings by using the RG Setup Utility Start the RG Setup Utility 3 1 Click the Start button on the Windows task bar 2 Select Programs then select ORiNOCO 3 Select RG Setup Utility to start the program 4 To connect to the RG enter the 6 character ID you wrote down on page 2 1 NOTE All alphabetical characters ...

Page 17: ... are case sensitve Verify that the encryption key setting of your PC Card matches the value of the RG The default encryption key matches the last five digits of the RG ID Restart your computer to load the driver and refresh the IP Address assigned by the Residential Gateway to your computer Consult your Microsoft documentation and or Help system for information about setting the TCP IP network pro...

Page 18: ...rom your Internet Service Provider ISP like for example a user name password telephone number and or IP address Next select how you wish to connect to your ISP via your phone line as described on page 1 5 via an external device such as cable xDSL or ISDN modem as described on page 1 6 Follow the instructions on your screen or click Help for more information Wireless Connection Settings Your RG wil...

Page 19: ...O software This Online Help contains detailed instructions including a troubleshooting section For context sensitive help press the Help button on the screens of your RG Setup Utility This way you will get specific information about that window Also task oriented information is available Follow the steps below 1 Select the Start button on the windows task bar 2 Click Programs and then select ORiNO...

Page 20: ...ion and dust Always disconnect the RG power adapter before cleaning Operation Guidelines To maximize the wireless coverage place the unit as centrally as possible relative to the wireless computers in the vicinity See also Wall Mount the RG on page 4 2 The RG unit can be cleaned with a soft tissue Do not use aggressive liquids like alcohol or acetone to avoid damage Do not rinse the unit with flui...

Page 21: ...en the three rear cover screw holes see Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Punch Screw Holes and Mount the RG to a Wall 3 Decide where and how you want to place the RG you may consider to mount the unit upside down on high spots to be able to see the LEDs 4 Place the rear cover against the wall and put three marks on the wall to indicate the screw positions 5 Use the screws and the plugs that came with your ki...

Page 22: ...patibility Alliance WECA Bit Error Rate better than 10 5 Range up to 550 metres see details on page A 3 Frequency band Channels 2 4 Ghz Selectable channels Channel A 2412 MHz Channel B 2427 MHz Channel C 2442 MHz Channel D 2457 MHz Input Voltage RG 7 to 15V DC Input Voltage Power Adapter 100 to 240V 10 Power Adapter Types Subject to local standards Available types AU UK US JP EU Power Adapter Freq...

Page 23: ... to external modems Use regular cables for connection to HUB or switch Wireless ORiNOCO Interface Physical Specifications Residential Gateway Power Adapter Dimensions HxWxL 208x52x155 mm 78x48x75 mm Weight 350 g Operating Temperature 0 to 40 o C 0 to 50 o C Storage Temperature 10 to 50 o C 20 to 85 o C Humidity max 95 no condensation allowed 20 to 90 Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa modem socke...

Page 24: ...1 In open environments where antennas can see each other i e there are no physical obstructions between them the device will automatically select the best data rate for the current radio connection 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Modulation technique DSSS CCK DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Receiver Sensitivity for BER 10 5 82 dBm 87 dBm 91 dBm 94 dBm Delay Spread at FER of 1 ...

Page 25: ...he location where the product will be installed The range of your wireless devices can be affected when Antennas have been placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Obstacles or objects in the signal path of the radio signal absorb or reflect the radio signal E g in areas with floor to ceiling walls the range may decrease to 15 of the maximum range ...

Page 26: ...erence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving...

Page 27: ...ay connect to your telephone lines and still have all those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your c...

Page 28: ... not work with party lines can not be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX Canada B Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouiller du Canada The Industry Canada IC l...

Page 29: ...er pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Warning Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Europe B EU Declaration of Conformity This product conforms to the relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of t...

Page 30: ... For calls that are automatically generated a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number with a minimum period between calls of 2 seconds If the call does not connect after three attempts 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated Failure to set the modem and any associated communications software to the above settings may result in the modem being non c...

Page 31: ...e communications software must be set up to record numbers according to the following translation list Number to be dialled 0 number to be entered into computer 0 Number to be dialled 1 number to be entered into computer 9 Number to be dialled 2 number to be entered into computer 8 Number to be dialled 3 number to be entered into computer 7 Number to be dialled 4 number to be entered into computer...

Page 32: ...Asked Questions FAQ Alternatively please contact your local authorized ORiNOCO reseller for Technical Support Help us helping you by completing the ORiNOCO problem report form and include it with your e mail or fax when contacting Technical Support You can find the problem report form report txt on the ORiNOCO CD ROM and the support pages of the ORiNOCO website Addresses of authorized ORiNOCO rese...

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