User's Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Features ................................................................................................................. 1
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration........................................................................... 2
2.1. Inserting the Accompanying PCMCIA WLAN Card ................................................. 2
2.2. Preparing for Configuration..................................................................................... 2
2.2.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the AP .......................................... 2
2.2.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer ........................... 3
2.3. Configuring the AP.................................................................................................. 3
2.3.1. Entering the User Name and Password........................................................ 4
2.3.2. Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings................................................................ 5
2.3.3. Step 2: Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings ....................................................... 6
2.3.4. Step 3: Review and Apply Settings ............................................................... 6
2.4. Deploying the AP.................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Setting up Client Computers ................................................................................... 7
2.5.1. Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ................................................. 7
2.5.2. Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings............................................................ 7
2.6. Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers........................................ 8
2.6.1. Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work................................... 8
2.6.2. Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ............................................. 8
3. Using Web-Based Network Manager................................................................................ 8
3.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 9
3.2. General Operations .............................................................................................. 11
3.2.1. Changing Password.................................................................................... 11
3.2.2. Upgrading Firmware ................................................................................... 11
3.3. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings.................................................................... 13
3.3.1. Addressing.................................................................................................. 13
3.4. Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ......................................................... 13
3.4.1. Communication........................................................................................... 13
3.4.2. Security....................................................................................................... 14
3.4.3. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS (Advanced Model).................................................... 15
3.5. Configuring Advanced Settings............................................................................. 17
3.5.1. Management............................................................................................... 17
A-1: Default Settings.................................................................................................... 18
A-2: LED Definitions .................................................................................................... 18
Appendix B: Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 19
B-1: Wireless Settings Problems.................................................................................. 19
B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems.................................................................................... 20
B-3: Unknown Problems .............................................................................................. 21