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BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide For use with all BWX 110 Desktop Modem models August 1, 2009 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
Physical Characteristics C H A P T E R BWX 110 Desktop Modem Features C H A P T E R Installing the BWX 110 Desktop Modem C H A P T E R Accessing the Internet 10-1 C H A P T E R...
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A P P E N D I X PC Operating Systems 18-1 Multi-PC Configurations 18-1 Results of Correct BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool Installation 18-2 End User License Agreement 19-1 A P P E N D I X BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide OL-16307-03...
Follow all airport and FAA regulations when using the equipment on or near aircraft. Only operate the equipment from the type of power source(s) indicated in this manual (110/220 VAC, 60/50 Hz or Cisco supplied battery). Any other type of input power source may cause damage to the equipment.
To reduce risk of injury or fire, follow these instructions when handling a battery. Warning Risk of explosion is possible if the battery is replaced with one not supplied by Cisco. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. It may explode. Check with the local codes for battery disposal guidelines.
FCC’s rules for Radio Frequency Exposure. For the 2.6 BWX 110 Desktop Modem with a window mount, a minimum of 8.3 inches (21 cm) or more must be maintained between the window mount antenna and all persons during device operations.
INFORMATION TO USER This device has been authorized as a radio frequency transmitter under the appropriate rules of the Federal Communications Commission. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
C H A P T E R Introduction Congratulations! Your BWX 110 Desktop Modem is a user-friendly, easy-to-install device that helps you connect wirelessly to the Internet. It provides complete broadband Internet access to residential and small or home office customers without requiring professional hardware installation. Your BWX 110 Desktop Modem allows portability with your service.
• AC power adapter (for Modem to power plug connection) • Ethernet RJ-45 cable (for PC-to-Modem connection) Installation CD that includes the BWX Modem Diagnostics tool software and the BWX 110 Desktop • Modem User Guide • BWX 110 Desktop Modem Quick Installation Guide If you do not find all of these items in your package, notify the supplier from whom you obtained it.
3475-3600 BWX 110 3.475 GHz – 3.600 GHz Desktop Modem Desktop Modem E The “E” in the model name stands for Ethernet. Your computer should have an Ethernet port for connecting the Modem. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide OL-16307-03...
C H A P T E R Minimum Computing Requirements (See, also Appendix 18, “BWX 110 Desktop Modem-PC Troubleshooting”) The following table lists the minimum requirements your computer should meet before connecting to the BWX 110 Desktop Modem. ® Operating System (OS) Any OS with standard Ethernet, i.e., Windows...
C H A P T E R Physical Characteristics The figure below shows the physical characteristics of the Modem. BWX 110 Desktop Modem (2.3, 2.5-2.6, 3.4 & 3.5 GHz) Antenna Antenna Antenna Liquid Crystal Display Liquid Crystal Display Liquid Crystal Display...
In OFDMA mode meets IEEE 802.16e air interface standards. • Portable. Works in Non Line of Sight (NLOS) conditions, with 3-antenna switching diversity and • Beamforming signals . • Automated over-the-air software upgrades. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide OL-16307-03...
C H A P T E R Installing the BWX 110 Desktop Modem (See, also, Appendix 18, “BWX 110 Desktop Modem-PC Troubleshooting”) The following instructions explain how to install your Modem. Please read all instructions before installing the Modem. Also, turn off the computer and the Modem before installing the Modem.
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Chapter 9 Installing the BWX 110 Desktop Modem Step Action Illustration Step 3 Connect the AC power adapter to the Modem. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a 110/220 VAC 60/50 Hz outlet. Use only the AC power...
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Chapter 9 Installing the BWX 110 Desktop Modem Step Action Illustration Step 6 If the display turns on, proceed to Step 7. If the display does not turn on, there is a problem with the Modem or the AC power adapter.
C H A P T E R Accessing the Internet Now that the BWX 110 Desktop Modem is installed and powered on, you should be able to access the Internet (that is, assuming you have signed up with a Service Provider).
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your Internet connection after installation, please review Chapter 6, “Minimum Computing Requirements” Appendix 18, “BWX 110 Desktop Modem-PC Troubleshooting.” Ensure your computer meets these requirements. Also review the installation procedures and ensure all the steps were completed properly.
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11 ≤ 12 dB 3 bars 12 ≤ 13 dB 4 bars 13 ≤ 14 dB 5 bars 14 ≤ 15 dB 6 bars 15 ≤ 19 dB 7 bars ≥ 19 dB 8 bars BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 11-2 OL-16307-03...
The screenshots shown in the instructions were taken from a laptop with Windows XP. If you have a Note Windows 2000 or Windows Vista operating system, the screens you see may vary from the screens shown in the instructions. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 12-1 OL-16307-03...
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OK and the BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool defaults to English. At this time, the BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool supports three options: 1. English (U.S.), 2. Español (Spain), and 3. Nederlands (Holland). BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 12-2 OL-16307-03...
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Accept the default and click Next to continue. The system responds with the Pre-Installation Summary window. Step 9 Review the contents for accuracy. Click Next to continue. The system responds with the Introduction window. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 12-3 OL-16307-03...
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Then: Do not perform steps 10 through 13. Otherwise: Follow steps 10 through 13 to install it. Step 12 Click Next to install WinPcap. The system responds with the License Agreement window. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 12-4 OL-16307-03...
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Click I Agree. The system responds by installing the software and displaying the Install Complete window. You must agree to the Note License agreement to continue with the Install. Step 14 Click Done to close the window. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 12-5 OL-16307-03...
Help menu gives you two options. The first option, provides help text on the functionality of the BWX Modem Diagnotics Tool program. The second option, About NavDiag, is equivalent to clicking on the About icon. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-1 OL-16307-03...
The first button, Connection Status, corresponds to the default view: The following sections describe the various parts of the Connection Status window. The Modem ID In the Modem ID sub-window, the Modems ID appears as 00:04:6A:_ _:_ _:_ _ BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-2 OL-16307-03...
The higher the pile of bars goes, the stronger the signal is. The color of the bars also gives an indication of the strength of the signal. Green lines indicate an excellent signal. Orange lines indicate a good signal while red lines indicate a weak signal. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-3 OL-16307-03...
The Signal Quality bar area graphically represents the Carrier to Interference + Noise Ratio (CINR) of the signal received by your BWX 110 Desktop Modem. Again, the quality of the signal is represented by a group of colored bars. The higher the pile of bars goes, the better the CINR of the signal. The color of the bars also gives an indication of the quality of the signal.
At the bottom of the window is an Allow Customer Satisfaction Reporting check box. This check box is used to enable local logging on your computer. This log is useful for any technical support that might be required for your Modem. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-6 OL-16307-03...
By selecting one or more (up to 4) parameters and then clicking on the Plot Graph button, the following window appears. This window displays the value of the selected parameters over the last five minutes, updated once every second. The graphic scrolls from right to left. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-7 OL-16307-03...
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By selecting one or more (up to 4) parameters and then clicking on the Plot Graph button, the following window appears. This window displays the value of the selected parameters over the last five minutes, updated once every second. The graphic scrolls from right to left. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-8 OL-16307-03...
The Statistics Window The Statistics window lets you view the current value of selected parameters. These values are updated as they change over time. To view the Statistics window, click Statistics. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-9 OL-16307-03...
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Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Using BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool The Statistics Window BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-10 OL-16307-03...
The About window provides vital information such as the version of the BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool software currently installed on your computer. It also provides a website address and telephone number where you can contact your Service Provider. To view the About window, click About. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 13-11 OL-16307-03...
Web site or insert the CD that contains the software in your CD-ROM drive. Step 3 In the right pane, click Configuration. The system responds by displaying configuration information. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 14-1 OL-16307-03...
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The system responds by displaying the path to the load in the File box. Step 6 Click Start. The system responds by displaying a progress indicator showing the status of the software update. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 14-2 OL-16307-03...
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Ensure the software version (in this case 060284) appears in the Standby SW Version field. The software version is displayed as 6.2.84. Both the Active and Standby SW versions should match. Step 13 BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 14-3 OL-16307-03...
The screenshots shown in these instructions were taken from a laptop with Windows XP. If you have a Windows 2000 or Windows Vista operating system, the screens you see may vary from the screens shown in the instructions. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 15-1 OL-16307-03...
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Uninstall Options window. Step 3 Select the default Complete Uninstall and click Next. The system responds with the Uninstall Complete window. The Uninstall Navini Note Diagnostics screen indicates the application is uninstalled. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 15-2 OL-16307-03...
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Manually delete the folder NavDiag under C:\Program Files path by right-clicking the NavDiag folder and selecting Delete from the menu. Step 6 Click Yes. The system responds by deleting the NavDiag folder. Step 7 BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 15-3 OL-16307-03...
OS. Otherwise, the monitoring software will not work. See Chapter 15, “Uninstalling BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool Software” in this Guide. BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 16-1 OL-16307-03...
Service Provider. If you attempt to upgrade your Modem software through the BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool and the computer does not have an assigned IP address, you may see one of the following error messages: BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 17-1 OL-16307-03...
When a PC that is connected to a Modem also has a wireless network card built in, it is best to disable it when using the BWX 110 Desktop Modem. If the built-in wireless card is required for local networking and the BWX 110 Desktop Modem is used for Internet connections, change the interface metric configuration for the Modem so that the default gateway is used.
Results of Correct BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool Installation You may not use a router with the BWX 110 Desktop Modem or BWX Modem Diagnostics Tool software. They will not work going through a router. Please refer to the figure below for acceptable multi-PC configurations.
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Installed by InstallAnywhere 8.0 Enterprise Build 3063, by Macrovision User Interactions ----------------- #Choose Install Folder #--------------------- USER_INSTALL_DIR=C:\\Program Files\\NavDiag #Choose Shortcut Folder #---------------------- USER_SHORTCUTS=C:\\Documents and Settings\\navini\\Start Menu\\Programs\\NavDiag Summary ------- Installation: Successful. 78 Successes 0 Warnings 0 NonFatalErrors 0 FatalErrors BWX 110 Desktop Modem User Guide 18-3 OL-16307-03...
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