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The Maestro has two functions: it monitors the current state of the wireless
network and it allows the user to reconfigure network parameters.
The following is a brief overview of Maestro’s key features for networks that
include a Base Station. Refer to the On-line Help documentation for addi-
tional details on how to use each of these features and for information on addi-
tional features not discussed in this chapter.
Base Station Management and Configuration Features
Maestro offers the following management and configuration features for the
Symphony HomeRF Base Station:
Monitor Communication With Base Station
Maestro reports the Symphony Base Station Status, which includes a Base Sta-
tion icon that changes color to reflect different states of connectivity (just like
the Symphony icon in the Windows System Tray).
Configure Network Topology
The Base Station supports both Network Address Translation (NAT) and
Transparent Bridging. (See Chapter 2 for information on these two functions).
You can configure the Base Station to perform NAT only, Transparent Bridg-
ing only, or both functions simultaneously (the default setting).
In general, you should not need to change this parameter unless you want
wireless computers to communicate with Ethernet computers (see Chapter 2:
“Communicating With an Ethernet Network” on page 8 and Chapter 8: “Net-
works Using Transparent Bridging Mode Only” on page 39 for details).
To change the Base Station’s operating mode, click <Configure> under the
Symphony Base Station Status heading to edit the Topology setting. The three
configuration options are described below:
I would like to use the Base Station to provide shared Internet access to
my wireless computers:
This option corresponds to NAT mode only. Use this option if you have con-
nected the Base Station to a broadband Internet device, like a cable or DSL
modem.
