User manual

Section 2 Hardware Installation

2-1 Equipment Requirement

Installation of WL1100B-AP requires:

1. An A/C power outlet (100~240V,50~60Hz) which supply the power for the WL1100B-AP Access Point

2. A 10/100 Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop (RJ-45 connector)

2-2 WL1100B-AP Hardware Installation

Please follow these procedures while setting up the hardware:

1. Site Selection

Choose a proper place for your WL1100B-AP.

In general, the best location to place your WL1100B-AP is the center of your wireless coverage, with line

of sight to all your mobile stations.

2. Adjust the direction of the Antenna

Adjust the direction of the antenna placement to improve the WL1100B-AP’s performance. Try to place the

antenna in the position that it can best cover its BSS. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better

the performance will be. The character of diversity enhances the receiving sensitivity.

3. Connect the Ethernet Cable

WL1100B-AP can be connected to the 10Base-T Ethernet network. Connect your UTP Ethernet cable to the

RJ-45 connector of the WL1100B-AP AP and connect the other side of UTP Ethernet cable to a hub.

4. Connect the Power Cable

Connect the power adapter cable to the DC5V Power Socket of the WL1100B-AP. ONLY use the power

adapter supplied with the WL1100B-AP. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

2-3 Software Limitation

1. DFU Software

Operation System:

English Windows 98/2000/ME, Chinese Windows 98/2000/ME

2. SNMP Software

Operation System:

English Windows 98/NT/ME