Proxim HRFCF1 User Manual

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This chapter lays the background for understanding how wire-
less radios communicate and describes the Harmony OpenAir
CompactFlash Card’s configuration parameters.

Note that several of the OpenAir parameters described in this
chapter do not apply directly to the OpenAir CompactFlash
Card.  However, it is important to have an understanding of
these parameters in order to properly install an OpenAir net-
work.  For more information about OpenAir parameters such as
Station Type, Channel, and Subchannel, refer to the user’s
guide included with your other OpenAir products.

The Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card supports both the
OpenAir and the HomeRF wireless standards.  However, the
card can only use one wireless standard at any point in time.

The Operating Mode determines which wireless standard the
Harmony OpenAir CompactFlash Card supports.  There are
three options: OpenAir, HomeRF, and Dual.

When Operating Mode is set to OpenAir, the card uses the
OpenAir standard and operates as an OpenAir Station.  (The
term Station is described later in this chapter.)  You should
configure the OpenAir CompactFlash Card to operate in
OpenAir mode if the card will communicate only with only a
Harmony OpenAir or RangeLAN2 network.