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Uninstalling an Old Version
of ZoomAir
We recommend you uninstall your old version to provide
a clean platform for your upgrade and thus minimal system
conflicts. There are three main steps in uninstalling ZoomAir:
- Record your current network settings.
- Remove the ZoomAir drivers.
- Restore your network settings.
Record your Current Network Settings
When ZoomAir drivers are removed from the computer, certain
network settings are lost. Follow these steps to create a
record of your settings to use as a guide in restoring the
settings.
- Click on Start | Run. Type the following command:
Windows 95/98: winipcfg /all /batch \ipconfig.txt
Windows NT 4.0: winipcfg /all > \ipconfig.txt
and press Enter or click on OK.
- This will create a text file, ipconfig.txt,
in the computer's root directory. The file will contain
information about the computer's IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, and other current information about
network settings.
Double-clicking on the filename in Windows Explorer
will allow the file to be viewed in Notepad or Wordpad
and printed out for future reference in re-entering
network settings.
Remove the ZoomAir Drivers
Follow these steps to uninstall the ZoomAir drivers.
- Click on Start | Settings | Control Panel. In
the Control Panel, double-click on the Add/Remove Programs
icon.
- Scroll down to and highlight the ZoomAir entry. Click
on the Add/Remove button. Follow the instructions
on-screen.
- After the uninstall is complete, you can remove the
ZoomAir PC Card from its slot.
Restore your Network Settings
Uninstalling ZoomAir drivers may also delete some of your
network settings. If you are installing another ZoomAir device,
the installation procedure should take care of restoring
the settings. If you are installing another networking device,
you can restore the settings in the Network control panel.
You may first want to print out the information you recorded
in the ipconfig.txt file. Then consult the Windows
Help file for detailed instructions for setting up networks;
look in the Help Index under Networks and Setting
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Installing v2.3X ZoomAir Client Drivers
for Windows 95 and Windows 98
Installing your ZoomAir Wireless PC Card in a Windows 95
or Windows 98 computer is a three-step process:
- With your PC off, insert the card (assumed already installed).
- Install the drivers.
- Run the ZoomAir setup software.
Note: If you are installing ZoomAir on a computer that
has a previous version, first see "Uninstalling An Old Version
of ZoomAir". Be sure to record your previous SSID, channel,
and WEP information as needed.
Install the Drivers
- Turn on the computer. As the computer starts, an installation
Wizard will ask you for a diskette.
- Insert the first floppy diskette (labeled Disk 1)
in the appropriate drive. Click on Next. Windows will
scan the computer's drives and report that it has found the
driver. Click on Finish.
- You may be asked for Computer and Workgroup information
if you do not already have a network installed in this computer.
The Computer name should be unique; the Workgroup name should
normally be the same for everyone on the LAN.
- The Wizard may ask you for a file, LaunchAp.Exe,
on the Windows installation disks. This program is located
on your ZoomAir diskette. In the location text box, simply
type the drive letter of your ZoomAir diskette (typically a:).
Click on OK.
- The Wizard may ask you once again for a Windows installation
diskette or the Windows installation CD. If so, insert the
diskette or CD and type in its location. Be sure to
use the Windows installation software that came with this
particular computer. Click on OK.
- At the end of this process, you may be asked to restart
the computer. Do this, even if you are not asked to:
- Shut down the computer. Remove any floppy diskette
that may be in the drive; then restart the computer.
Run the ZoomAir Setup Program
As the computer restarts, you will be taken through the steps
to run the ZoomAir setup program. Follow these steps:
- You will be asked to type in a unique SSID (Service
Set Identifier), which is a name for your wireless network.
If you are sure your network will not be near any other ZoomAir
wireless networks, you can accept the default. Otherwise
enter a word or phrase.
This identifier must be the same for all computers
that will be in the same wireless network. Members
of your network should regard the SSID as a password
and keep it secret. The SSID is case-sensitive; you
must use capital and lower-case letters in the same
way for all ZoomAir units. If reinstalling ZoomAir,
use the SSID as previously established.
- Select a network mode when the setup program prompts for
it. Your two choices are AdHoc and Infrastructure.
Choose AdHoc unless you are installing a client in
an infrastructure network.
 After the computer has restarted, you should see an icon for the ZoomAir Card
in the system tray (at the right-hand end of the taskbar). The icon may take
several seconds to appear; it looks like a small computer monitor. If this
is the first ZoomAir Card you have installed, the icon will be red.
Repeat this installation for the second ZoomAir Card. If you
have accepted the default settings, the two cards should begin
to communicate. You can verify this because the icon in the
system tray will turn green. (The change in color may take
several seconds.)
As you add each new ZoomAir Card to a computer, it should
join the wireless LAN and display a green icon in its system
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Installing v2.3X ZoomAir Client Drivers for Windows NT
4.0
Installing your ZoomAir Wireless PC Card in a Windows NT
4.0 computer is a three-step process:
- With your PC off, insert the card (assumed already installed).
- Confirm the PC Card device has been initiated.
- Install the drivers and run the ZoomAir setup software.
Note: If you are installing ZoomAir on a computer that
has a previous version, first see "Uninstalling An Old Version
of ZoomAir. Be sure to record your previous SSID, channel,
and WEP information as needed.
Note: NT Service Pack 4 or later is recommended for
the ZoomAir PC Card.
You are now ready to have Windows NT install the drivers for
your ZoomAir PC Card. Follow these steps:
Confirm the PC Card Device has been Initiated
- Turn on the computer. Log in as a user with Administrative
Privileges, such as Administrator. When Windows
NT has finished starting up, click on Start | Settings
| Control Panel | Devices.
- Look for PCMCIA in the table. Confirm PCMCIA has been "started".
If not, activate in this table by choosing "Boot" or "Automatic" as
a column option.
Install the Drivers and Run the ZoomAir Setup Software
- Log in as a user with Administrative Privileges, such
as Administrator.
- Insert Disk 1 in its corresponding drive. Click
on Start | Run and type in d:\zoomair\zoomair.exe,
where d is the letter of the drive.
- The ZoomAir Setup program will start. Click on Next to
continue.
- Licensing information will appear for you to read and
accept.
- You will be asked to type in a unique SSID (Service
Set Identifier), which is a name for your wireless network.
- If this is a new installation and you are sure
your network will not be near any other ZoomAir wireless
networks, you can accept the default. Otherwise enter
a word or phrase.
This identifier must be the same for all computers
that will be in the same wireless network. Members
of your network should regard the SSID as a password
and keep it secret. The SSID is case-sensitive;
you must use capital and lower-case letters in
the same way for all ZoomAir units. If restalling
ZoomAir, use the SSID as previously established.
- Your next option will be to select a network mode when
the setup program prompts for it. Your two choices are AdHoc and Infrastructure.
Choose AdHoc unless you are installing a client
in an infrastructure network. If Infrastructure mode
is chosen, a second dialog box will ask if you will be
using the Internet. Answering "No" will result in only
in the NetBeui protocol being added. Answering "Yes" will
result in TCP/IP being added.
- A file default destination folder will appear; use the
Browse function if you wish to change it.
- You will then be prompted to place Disk2 in the
floppy drive. DLLs, utility and driver files are then copied
over automatically.
- Next, the Zoom Telephonics 802.11 Adapter Setup will
display:
Make
sure the box next to PCMCIA Card is checked.
Important! Select an IRQ and Memory
Base that will not cause system conflicts. The DS
Channel that is to be used in your wireless LAN
can also be set at this time.
The Mode is set automatically. Depending on
a previous installation, the Serial Number might
first appear as "XXXX
.". Recall that the SSID was
previously set.
Click Continue to install the appropriate Adapter
and Protocol.
- To adjust the Bindings, you will need the Windows
installation CD. Place it in the CD drive, verify the path
shown and click on Next.
- As a final step, you will be prompted to prompt you to
restart the computer. Remove any diskette in the floppy
drive and click on Finish.
- As the computer restarts, log in as a user with Administrative
Privileges, such as Administrator.
 After the computer has restarted, you should see an icon for the ZoomAir Card
in the system tray (at the right-hand end of the taskbar). The icon may take
several seconds to appear; it looks like a small computer monitor. This icon
may be red or green depending on whether the ZoomAir PC Card is linked with
another client.
You may see a message that at least one service failed to
start. This is normal; simply click on OK.
Confirming Settings
- Double-click on the Network icon.
- If Infrastructure Mode and planned Internet
Use were selected during installation, choose the Protocol tab.
Double click on TCP/IP to confirm the assigned
entry Zoom Telephonics 802.11 PC-AP Adapter and
associated IP addresses. Click OK to close.
- Click on the Adapter tab. Highlight Zoom Telephonics
802.11 PC-AP Adapter. Click Properties. The Adapter
Properties dialog box will appear. I/O, IRQ, Memory
Base, Mode, Serial Number, SS ID and Channel will
all be displayed. Settings should match those selected
during installation.
- The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box will
appear. The entry Zoom Telephonics 802.11 - PCMCIA Card should
be in the Adapter box. I/O, IRQ, Memory
Base, Mode, Serial Number, SS ID and Channel will
all be displayed. Settings should match those selected
during installation. (The originally displayed serial number
'XXXX
" should now be replaced with the correct selection.)
Click OK to close.
- Choose the Binding tab. Choose Show Bindings
for all adapters. Inspect listing by clicking on
the "+" sign next to the individual bindings Click Close when
review is completed. You will be prompted to restart
your computer if any changes were made.
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