=================================================================== Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Client Manager Variant 1 Version: 2.90D =================================================================== This README.TXT covers information that was not yet known or available when the user documentation shipped with this product was written. It includes update information, additional installation instructions, limitations to the current version of the product, and suggestions to solve known issues or problems. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE 4. INSTALLATION NOTES 5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS 6. KNOWN ISSUES 7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION 1.1 About this software The Compaq Client Manager is a management tool that you can use to verify the quality of your wireless radio connection to the wireless network. The Client Manager can be installed on any computer running the MS-Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME or XP Operating System, that has been equipped with a Compaq WL110, WL210, or WL215 Card. 1.2 Files Installed The following files will be installed in the specified directory: * CMCOM.EXE Client Manager * CMCOM.HLP Client Manager Help info * CMCOM.CNT Client Manager Help Contents * README.TXT this file * LICENSE.TXT End User License Agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Operating System To install and run the Client Manager you will need the Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME or XP Operating System. 2.2 Free Disk Space The installation of the Client Manager requires a free disk space of approximately 700 KB. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE 3.1 Version 2.90 May 2002 The following functionality has been added: - Support added for ..51b.cpl and ..48b.cpl file under Win2K and XP - Support for USB Card, Variant 2 - Added error detection code for Wireless PCI Adapter Card - Added support for multibrand inf files The following problems have been solved: - When installing on a Chinese, Korean or Japanese machine no the text in the language selection screen has been changed: Français => Francais Español => Espanol Chinese => Chinese (Simplified) - Strings used in InstallShield dialogs are translated. - Problems with the advanced menu in the status screen solved. (linktest was not always enabled when it should) 3.1 Version 2.58 Winter 2002 The following functionality has been added: - Message disaplayed when selected add/edit profile under XP has been translated. - Personal card is recognized now. - Multiple card detection added. The following problems have been solved: - Problem with files staying behind after an uninstall solved. - Problem with displaying the AP name after changing the AP name solved. - Problem with modem icon after profile change solved. - Problem with the empty message box in the sitemonitor when the selected column cannot be displayed correctly solved. - Site monitor problem under XP solved. - Freeze button text in sitemonitor is updated in the correct language now. - "log" extension is fixed now. (was translated) - "txt" extension is fixed now. (was translated in Japanese) 3.2 Version 2.33 September 2001 - Changed Add/Edit Profiles to Wizard style. - Multi-lingual support. - Windows XP support. - Up to 99 profiles now supported. - Support for WiFi 2001 enhancements. - Client automatically updates IP address for profile change. - HEX key WEP entry is now supported in Ad-hoc and Gateway modes. 3.3 Version 1.73 Spring 2001 This is the first version of the Compaq Client Manager. The following functionality is available: - Starting the Client Manager while it is already active (but as icon on the system tray only) will bring up the Client Manager status screen. - The Client Manager grays out the Link Test function if the station is connected to a non-Compaq WL310, WL410 or WL510 AP that does not support the LinkTest protocol. - The Client Manager provides functions to Disable and Enable the Card's Radio. This is intended to be able to switch off the radio. This status is preserved over a system reboot / power off-on cycle. - The Client Manager shows different icons for the access point in the Status screen, depending on the type of access point: a Compaq WL410 or WL510 AP, WL310, or other (unknown) access point. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. INSTALLATION NOTES 4.1 Standard Installation Please refer to the 'Getting Started Guide' or 'User's Guide' that came with your product. The Client Manager installation is managed via an installation wizard. You can choose to start the installation wizard by double-clicking the setup.exe file which can be found: - On your Compaq CD-ROM in the folder: "\Software\Client Manager" - If you did download an update from the Web site, in the directory you specified during the extraction of the downloaded file. The installation wizard will automatically install the program files in the following directory on the hard disk of your computer: "C:\Program Files\Compaq Wireless LAN\Client Manager" Optionally you may choose to select another folder or hard disk drive for installation of the Client Manager. 4.2 Removing the Client Manager To remove the Client Manager from your system, proceed as follows: 1) Click the "Start" button on your Windows task bar, point to "Settings" and select "Control Panel". 2) In the Control Panel window, double-click the "Add/Remove" icon to display the "Add/Remove Program Properties" window. 3) Scroll down the list of applications in the lower section of the "Install/Uninstall" tab, and select the item labeled: Compaq Client Manager. 4 Next click the "Add/Remove" button, and follow the instructions on your screen. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS None. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. KNOWN ISSUES 6.1 Site Monitor Limitations. The Site Monitor function of the Client Manager does not show other networks (neither infrastructure nor Peer-to-Peer Groups). A future version of the Station Functions firmware will address this issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 7.1 Finding Information Online Services On the Compaq Web Site you can find the most recent device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and user documentation. http://www.compaq.com/support/files/networking/wlan or http://www.compaq.com/support/files/ or http://www.compaq.com/products/wireless/wlan/ User's Guide Detailed installation and troubleshooting instructions are available in the on-line User's Guide located on the CD-ROM that was included with your product. To view this information, insert the Wireless LAN software CD-ROM, select Start->Run, type D:\Run_CD.exe (where D:\is the letter to your CD-ROM drive) and click on OK 7.2 Contact Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, or would like information about our other Compaq products, please contact your local Authorized Compaq Reseller or Compaq Sales office. If your product is within its warranty period, you also have the option of calling Compaq at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ for service and support. 7.3 Compaq Networking Solutions Compaq offers a full line of wireless networking products and Services. For more information, data sheets, or white papers, please visit the Compaq website: http://www.compaq.com =================================================================== END OF FILE