How to configure Proxim RangeLan Ethernet Adapter

rbaldwin7 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-03-2012, 07:20 PM

I am working on an old robot ( from 2000, with original softward and hardware. redhat 7.3 OS, that has an Onboard PC connected through an ethernet hub to a Proxim RangeLan 7920 Ethernet Adapter). All of these devices are contained inside of the robots frame.
The OS does not have a GUI. The PC is Dual CPU Pentium 2 333mhz with 128 mb ram.

I'd like to connect to the robot wirelessly through the RangeLan Adapter via my laptop.
How would I go about configuring the adapter or finding out its IP Address so that I can ssh to the robot? Does the adapter even have an IP address or is it just a MAC repeater?

Much appreciated,
Ryan

Mark Oney · #2 (**permalink**) 04-03-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Plug-and-Play Installation
The RangeLAN2 7920 Ethernet Adapter is designed for plug-and-play installation. Plug it in the Ethernet port of any device for connection to the wireless RangeLAN2 or OpenAirTM network. External switches and an easy-to-use configuration menu accessible via a serial port are provided if required.

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Proxim - RL2 7920/21 Series Ethernet Adapter

rbaldwin7 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-09-2012, 06:46 PM

Ok so I need to use a serial connection to configure the device. How do I connect from my laptop to the PC is is connected to?