Installation Manual

Tsunami Multipoint Version 1.3 Installation Guide
Appendix B. Installing the Configuration Software and Upgrading Firmware
Four major pieces of software are required to install the SU and BSU:
▪ Tsunami Multipoint Base Station Configuration Software Console, Version 1.5 (BSU 1.5 Console)
▪ Tsunami Subscriber Utility
▪ BSU Firmware Version 1.3
▪ SU Firmware Version 1.3
If the BSU and SU are new from the factory they will be preloaded with BSU Firmware Version 1.3 and SU
Firmware Version 1.3, respectively. Proxim recommends that all equipment be upgraded to Firmware
Version 1.3, following these steps:
1. Install the new BSU 1.5 Console (Console1.5/BSU/Install.exe). This step is optional, but
recommended.
2. Install BSU Firmware Version 1.3 (PMP_SU_release1-3.mot)
3. Install SU Firmware Version 1.3 (PMP_BSU_release1-3.mot)
Methods for upgrading SU equipment from Versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1A, 1.1B, 1.2, or 1.2B to Version 1.3
follow, including remote over-the-air download and local download instructions.
Base Station Configuration Software Version 1.5
System Requirements
Hardware Multimedia PC with a Pentium 200 MHz or higher processor (300 MHz recommended)
Operating System Microsoft Windows® 98, NT 4.0, Me, 2000, XP
Java 2 Virtual Machine
(JVM)
SDK or runtime (1.2.2_12 or later, 1.3.1_03 is provided)
Memory
64 MB for Windows® 95/98 or Windows® Me; 128 MB for Windows® NT 4.0
workstation, Windows® 2000 Professional, or Windows® XP Professional (256 MB RAM
is recommended)
Hard Drive 2 GB hard disk with up to 250 MB of available hard-disk space
ROM Drive Double speed (2x) or faster CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
Network Interface Card 10/100 Mbps NIC with RJ-45 input
Input Devices
Standard IBM-PC compatible 101-key style keyboard, PS2 or USB compatible mouse, or
a compatible pointing device
Monitor
Super VGA 16-bit or higher monitor supporting 800 x 600 screen resolution
Coordinated video driver for installed video card
VGA not supported
Graphics Card
PCI, AGP, or on-board graphics card supporting 16-bit 640 x 480 video resolution or
higher. Must Support 16 bit color.
Video Driver Must support 16 bit color
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 software or later; other browsers also supported
Optional Hardware
16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones for audible alarm; 6 foot power strip
with power surge protection
Optional Software
Microsoft Personal Web Server, Internet Information Server (IIS), or Apache 1.3.x can
be served by VAR for over the Internet console installation
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CPN 63179 Issue Date: 01/24/03