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Important Note to Users in Transparent Bridging Mode Only
This note is only for users who will use the Base Station to communicate with
an Ethernet network. If you want the Base Station to bridge TCP/IP traffic,
you must configure the Base Station to operate in Transparent Bridging mode
only within the Maestro Configuration Tool. See Chapter 6: “Configure Net-
work Topology” on page 22 for information on how to change the Base
Station’s operating mode.
Also, if your Ethernet network does not have a DHCP server, then you must
manually configure each wireless client with IP information that is valid on the
Ethernet network. Complete the Symphony Composer Installation Wizard on
each of your wireless computers and then refer to Chapter 8: “TCP/IP Settings
for Transparent Bridging Only Networks” on page 39 for more information.
Composer Features
The Composer helps you configure the following network settings:
Assign a Security Code
A Security Code protects your wireless network from unauthorized access.
Each Symphony HomeRF device must have the same Security Code to com-
municate. The Security Code is any combination of numbers and letters up to
20 characters long, and it is case-sensitive.
When configuring the Security Code on the first computer, enter a code that
will be easy for you to remember. The Base Station will adopt this Security
Code. Also, you will need to use the same Security Code later when configur-
ing the other wireless computers.
Establish Communication With the Base Station
After you have configured a Security Code, the Composer will attempt to auto-
matically detect the Symphony HomeRF Base Station.
If the Composer cannot find the Base Station, it will ask you a series of ques-
tions to help locate the Base Station. Follow the on-screen instructions to
establish communication with the Base Station.
