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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Features................................................................................................6 1.2 Specifications.......................................................................................6 1.3 Product Kit............................................................................................8 1.4 System Requirements....
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Introduction The 802.11b WLAN Access Point card aims to assist you in easily building a communicable connection between your wired LAN and one or more Wireless Local Area Networks. It’s easy to install and operate. To let you enjoy the most advantages of this product, please read this manual carefully. 1.1 Features 802.
Wireless Medium Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Media Access Protocol Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) Modulation DBPSK @1 Mbps; DQPSK @ 2 Mbps; CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps Operating Channels (US/FCC: 1-11, Europe/ETSI: 1-13) Non-overlapping Channels Three Receive Sensitivity 1 Mbps: –94 dBm 2 Mbps: –91 dBm 5.
Security IEEE 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Filter MAC Address Filtering Status Indicators Three indicators on the top panel provide status of POWER Wireless LAN Automatic Configuration Support DHCP client Remote Configuration Support HTTP, TFTP Dimensions 6.30 in. (16 cm) wide x 4.72 in. (12 cm) deep x 1.45 in. (3.7 cm) high Weight 12.
Note: If any item listed above is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1.4 System Requirements To accomplish a successful operation of your 802. 11b WLAN Access Point, we suggest the following items are required: ü One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface. ü TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. ü Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
Antenna Connection Install the dipole antenna directly into the reversed SMA connector of AP. After the Access Point begins to work, you may adjust the angle of the antenna or reposition your Access Point to obtain a better performance. LAN Connection Use RJ-45 Ethernet straight LAN cable to connect your PC, hub/switch or broadband router/modem to this port. DC 5V Power Input Use the power adapter which is only supplied with your Access Point.
LED Status Wireless LAN Blinking Wired Function Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting. On On: Wireless LAN connection is active. Off Off: Wireless LAN connection is not active. Blinking Blinking: Wired LAN is transmitting. On On: Wired LAN is active. Off Off: Wired LAN is not active. 2.3 Installation Preparation for Installation Before you actually install your 802.11b WLAN Access Point, please ensure that all the items listed in “1.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on your Access Point. 4. Last but not the least, check the LEDs on the Access Point to confirm if the status is okay. 5. Now the hardware installation is complete, and you may proceed to the next chapter –“ Configuring Windows for IP Networking” for instruction on setting up network configurations. Configuring Windows for IP Networking To establish a communication between your PCs and the 802.
Note: The IP address must be 192.168.1.x. The value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 and is never used by other PCs. 5. Click OK, and then restart the system. If you are using Windows 2000: 1. Click Start on the taskbar and choose Network and Dial-up Connection from the submenu of Settings. 2. Double-click the Local Area Connection open the Local Area Connection Properties box.
3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for your network card, and then click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. 4. Under the General tab, choose Use the following IP address, and then enter 192.168.1.200 in the IP Address area and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask area. Note: The IP address must be 192.168.1.x. The value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 and is never used by other PCs. 5. Click OK, and then restart the system. If you are using Windows XP: 1.
3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for your network card, and then click Properties. 4. In the opened dialog box, choose Use the following IP address under the General tab, enter 192.168.1.200 in the IP Address area and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask area. Note: The IP address must be 192.168.1.x. The value of X should be ranged from 1 to 254 and is never used by other PCs. 5. Click OK, and then restart the system.
Utilizing the WLAN Access Point Overview of the Interface The 802.11b Access Point’s Web-based Configuration utility presents a user-friendly interface, so that you can easily execute the program by following the on-screen explanations. Type HTTP://192.168.1.90 in the Address box after opening your Web browser. Then press Enter on your keyboard, you will see the Enter Network Password dialog box appear like the picture below shows. The default User Name and Password is nil.
The Info Tab Click this tab to display simple information on the selected Access Point, including Firmware revision, Mac address of AP, and Current IP address. Firmware revision Here displays the present version of the Access Point’s firmware. MAC address of AP The MAC (Media Access Control) address of AP is the number of your computer's unique hardware - your NIC (Network interface card).
Here displays the MAC addresses of all the associated wireless clients. Time idle When any client is idle, this field will display the idle time of it. Enable Filtering Click to activate the function of filtering. The Configuration Tab This tab offers basics settings of your wireless network. When you are done, click Save and then Reboot to activate the new configurations. Access Point Name Set your Access Point alias name in this box.
Specify the rate according to the speed of your wireless network from the list. Preamble type Define the Preamble type as Long or Short. The Short preamble option presents a better throughput performance; however, this depends upon the supportiveness of your wireless LAN card. The MAC Filter Tab This tab helps you to allow or oppose the access of certain computers by recognizing their MAC Addresses. In the MAC Address Filtering area, tick on the Enable filtering option to filter the access.
The Advanced Tab To specify more advanced settings for your WLAN network, click this tab to open the Advanced Configuration page. However, before you start making any new configuration here, please check your other systems, since any changes to these settings may influence the effectiveness of some relative network performance. Therefore, leave these settings as default status unless there’s any special demand.
The Encryption Tab The Encryption tab offers you various options to maintain the secure management in a wireless LAN environment. See the explanations below for more details, and before making an activation of any new settings, click Save and then Reboot. Visibility status This option determines your AP Visibility to be Visible or Invisible. In the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Configuration area, you are allowed to put more advanced settings to establish a data privacy mechanism.
WEP key to use Indicate which WEP key you intend to apply to activate the WEP encryption. Make sure that each point on the wireless network shares the same keys. Deny unencrypted data Enable this function to deny any request that is not encrypted. Authentication Three Authentication types are provided: Open, Shared Key, and Both. The Open option allows any station in the WLAN to associate with the Access Point and receive and transmit data.
Password Enter the new password in the upper blank field. And re-enter it again in the blank field below to make a confirmation. In the IP Address Setting area, you can verify the current IP settings. Remember to click Save and Reboot after you finish off. IP Address Mode Define your IP Address Mode as Static or DHCP. IP address Verify your IP address here if there’s a need. Subnet mask Specify the subnet mask you want to assign for the AP here.