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Wireless ACE
User’s Manual
1.
Getting Started
Wireless ACE (AirLink Configuration Executive) is a Microsoft Windowsbased tool for easily configuring your AirLink modem or checking the
modem's status either locally or remotely. This manual explains the details of
using ACE.
AT commands (e.g. ATE1, ATDT..., etc.) are the usual method for configuring
modems through a terminal emulation program (like HyperTerminal in
Windows). AT commands however only work locally -- to a modem that is
connected via a serial port.
AirLink modems not only accept AT commands, but with Wireless ACE the
AT commands (normally input by hand to a modem) can be set quickly and
easily in a graphical, Windows environment. In addition, your AirLink
modem can be configured over a serial port with ACE or remotely (when the
modem is registered) -- in the field, accessing it over an Internet connection
from your computer instead.
ACE not only configures your modem but will display statuses from your
modem either locally or remotely as well. So you will know if a modem is
functioning properly, or in a bad location in the field, etc.
Wireless ACE has two options to talk to the AirLink modem locally using
Point to Point Protocol [PPP]: Direct PPP with the modem's own builtin PPP stack or a Windows Dial-Up Networking (or DUN) connection. To
talk remotely to a modem, a DUN connection usually is not necessary. See
section 1.2 for details.
NOTE: This manual does not explain initial setup and configuration of
an AirLink modem. Please see your modem User's Manual for step-bystep instructions.
Also this manual assumes you have an understanding of TCP/IP
networking.
1.1
Install ACE
Before installing ACE be sure your system meet the following requirements:
System Requirements for Wireless ACE
AirLink Communications, Inc.
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Windows 98/ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP computer.
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optional Dial-Up Networking (DUN) installed and configured.
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