User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Introduction
 - The Harmony Family
 - The Product Package
 - System Requirements
 - 2. Installation
 - Driver Installation
 - Hardware Installation
 - Software Configuration
 - Removing the CompactFlash Card
 - 3. Wirefree Topologies
 - Mobile Connectivity to a Desktop Computer
 - Mobile Connectivity to a SOHO Network
 - Mobile Connectivity to a Corporate Network
 - Guidelines for Roaming
 - 4. Configuration Parameters
 - Operating Mode
 - OpenAir Radio Communication
 - OpenAir Masters and Stations
 - OpenAir Channel and Subchannel
 - OpenAir Software Parameters
 - Domain
 - Security ID
 - Roam Config
 - Inactivity Timeout
 - HomeRF Radio Communication
 - Security ID
 - 5. Proxim Status Utility
 - Status Monitor
 - Status
 - Configuration
 - Advanced
 - About
 - 6. Performance Hints
 - Microwave Ovens
 - Range
 - A Note Concerning Inactivity Timeout
 - 7. Troubleshooting
 - How to Obtain Help with Your LAN Installation
 - Application Tips
 - ActiveSync
 - Pocket Internet Explorer
 - Common Technical Support Questions
 - A. Specifications
 - B. Parameters
 - C. How to Reach Technical Support
 
 
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OpenAir Mode
When operating in OpenAir mode, the Status Monitor icon will
change in appearance to indicate whether or not the card is
within range of and synchronized to an OpenAir Master.
When the card is not in range or not synchronized to a Master,
the icon will have a red “X” through it:
When within range, the icon will look like this:
Note:
When the OpenAir CE PC Card roams from one
Harmony OpenAir Access Point to another, there will
be no corresponding change to the Status Monitor
icon.
HomeRF or Dual Mode
When operating in HomeRF or Dual mode, the Status Monitor
icon will always look like this:
A HomeRF device will never appear to be out of synchroniza-
tion, even if it cannot communicate with the other HomeRF
devices on your network. If a HomeRF device cannot find an
existing HomeRF network, it creates its own.










