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Jan./7

/2003

802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point

Quick Installation Guide

The next-generation wireless LAN device – 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point is a high-

speed wireless unit that performs as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge

between wired Local Area Networks, and wireless networks. The 802.11g Wireless LAN

Access Point also provides powerful features such as the Web management, WEP security,

and more.

Package Content

802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point…….x 1 AC Power Adapter……………. .x1

Product CD…….……………….………..x 1 Quick Installation Guide……….. x1

NOTE: If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer

for support.

Installing the Wireless LAN Access Point

 Connect the Wireless LAN Access Point to a hub/station with a UTP Ethernet cable.

When connecting the Access Point to a PC, please use a cross-over RJ-45 cable.

 Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Access Point, and plug the

other end of the power pack into an electrical outlet.

NOTE: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Wireless LAN Access Point.

Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

NOTE: The button, labeled “DEFAULT” on the back panel of the Access Point, enables

you to retrieve the Access Point’s default setting. This is used when you forget the

password. Please detach the DC power plug and press the “DEFAULT” button on the

back panel of the Access Point. Reconnect the power and keep holding the button in for a

few seconds until the “AP” LED indicator blinks. This will start the Access Point with

default settings and enable you to configure the Access Point via utility, telnet or Web

again.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point Quick Installation Guide The next-generation wireless LAN device – 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point is a highspeed wireless unit that performs as a transparent Media Access Control (MAC) bridge between wired Local Area Networks, and wireless networks. The 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point also provides powerful features such as the Web management, WEP security, and more. Package Content 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point…….x 1 Product CD…….……………….………..
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Configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point The 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point allows configuration either via the configuration utility, known as Web Management, or remote access through TCP/IP (Telnet) connection. Web Management The built-in Web Management provides you with a set of user-friendly graphical user interfaces (web pages) to manage your Wireless Access Point. With the assigned IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.
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Parameter Information Statistics Configuration Upgrade Description Include Access Point’s MAC address, frequency domain and firmware version. Monitor the Ethernet and wireless network traffic. Set the Radio mode, IEEE802.11 parameters (ESSID, channel), password, IP address, WEP and Access Control. Upgrade the firmware of the Wireless LAN Access Point. Assign Access Point Name: You may assign any name to the Access Point.
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that the WEP encryption be used. To activate the WEP encryption, select Configuration, go to the WEP tab, and do the following: ¾ ¾ Pull down the WEP Encryption menu and select WEP40 or WEP128. From the 4 Key entry field, enter the corresponding key value for each encryption method. For WEP40 data encryption: -- 5 alphanumeric characters in the range of “a-z”, “A-Z” and “0-9” (e.g. MyKey). -- 10 digit hexadecimal values in the range of “A-F” , “a-f” and “0-9”, preceded by the characters “0x” values (e.g.
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Access Point Console The Wireless LAN Access Point can be configured via the command prompt console with Telnet (TCP/IP) connection. z Telnet (TCP/IP) Connection: Assign an IP address to your Wireless LAN Access Point through Access Point Utility and then telnet to the Access Point anywhere to get access to the Access Point console. Then, you will be able to make the configuration via the TCP/IP connection. NOTE: The default password to get access to the Access Point is “default”.