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Chapter 3
Access Point Setup
This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of
your HomePlug 802.11g Access Point.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point a valid
device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations.
Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - Wireless Station
Configuration.
The HomePlug 802.11g Access Point can be configured using either the supplied Windows
utility or your Web Browser
Preparation
Before commencing, install the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point in your LAN, as described
previously.
Then, to establish a connection to the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point, you can use either the
HomePlug interface or the Wireless interface.
Ensure that a connection is possible, as described below.
HomePlug Interface
To use the HomePlug interface:
• Your PC needs a HomePlug network adapter.
• The HomePlug Adapter on the PC must be set to use the same HomePlug Network Pass-
word as the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point.
The default HomePlug Network Password for the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point is
HomePlug
• The software supplied with your HomePlug adapter will allow you to change the HomePlug
Network Password on your PC, and may allow you to change the HomePlug Network
Password on the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point, provided you know its Access Code.
The Access Code is shown on a sticker on the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point.
Wireless Interface
To use the Wireless interface, your PC needs to match the current Wireless settings on the
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. The default Wireless settings are:
SSID default
Wireless Security Disabled.
If using the default settings, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will appear in your PC's list of
"Available Wireless Networks", and you can simply select it.
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