Series 6000 SD230 Access Appliance User’s Guide Preliminary September 2003 601004-00X
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Limited Warranty coaXmedia guarantees that every SD-Series Access Appliance will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product is determined to be defective during the warranty period, please call coaXmedia’s or your equipment provider’s Customer Support to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be clearly marked on the outside of the package, when it is shipped.
FCC Compliance The coaXmedia access appliance has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
coaXmedia Series 6000 Table of Contents Table of Contents........................................................................... i Contact Information ..................................................................... 1 1 Important Rules for Safe Operation ...................................... 2 1.1 Service ................................................................................3 2 Introduction ........................................................................... 4 2.1 Features ...
coaXmedia Series 6000 Contact Information If after reading through the provided documentation you still have questions regarding your Access Appliance, use these contact points to request the information you need: Support Phone: 877-885-COAX / 877-885-2629 (toll free) Fax: 678-990-5457 E-mail: support@coaXmedia.com Sales Phone: 678-990-5450 Fax: 678-990-5457 E-mail: sales@coaXmedia.com The coaXmedia Web Page http://www.coaXmedia.
SD230 Access Appliance 1 Important Rules for Safe Operation The Access Appliance has been engineered with both performance and safety in mind. However, safety is also your responsibility. Read and observe all these recommended safety precautions. Check power sources. Plug this device only into the recommended power source indicated on the product’s marking label. If you are not sure what type of power source is provided at your location, consult your local power company or other certified expert.
coaXmedia Series 6000 1.1 Service Do not remove covers from or attempt to service the product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and void the product warranty. Refer servicing of this product to qualified service personnel under the conditions listed here: • • • • • • When the power supply or cord is damaged. If liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen onto the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
SD230 Access Appliance 2 Introduction CoaXmedia welcomes you to the world of Broadband. Through the use of our SD230 WAP (Wireless Access Point) Access Appliance and your wireless PC, you can take advantage of the many Internet services available today, and will be ready with high-speed connectivity that is required for the services of tomorrow. The SD230 Access Appliance was designed with the general computer user in mind, to insure fast, easy installation and operation.
coaXmedia Series 6000 2.2 What You Have Check the SD230 Access Appliance package. In addition to this User’s Guide (CD), the package should contain: • 1 Access Appliance • 1 External 2dBi Antenna • 2 coaxial cables • 1 Diplex-Filter or splitter (depending on SD model) • 1 power adapter with attached power cord If you are missing an item, please contact your service provider. 2.
SD230 Access Appliance Using this Guide This User’s Guide has been provided to assist you in the installation and operation of your Access Appliance. Throughout this guide, special icons have been used to highlight specific points. Although many of these highlights are simply informative in nature, several denote points of user safety and should be read thoroughly and understood.
coaXmedia Series 6000 3 About the Access Appliance 3.1 Front Panel The LED indicators on the front of the Access Appliance indicate its current operation status. These five indicators are described below. There are 3 red LEDs on the WAP that can be seen through the front panel above and behind the 5 front panel LEDs. From left to right these are Link, Activity, and WAP Power. Under normal operation all LEDs are lit. The Activity LED will flicker during Transmit or Receive activity.
SD230 Access Appliance 3.2 Rear Panel The ports at the back of the Access Appliance connect the appliance to your computer, power, and to coax network. When making these connections, the TV/VCR and computer should be unplugged from the power source as a precaution. Port RF Description Coax Connector PWR Power Antenna RSMA Connector Usage Used for connecting the Appliance to the coax network via the coaxial cable. The other end of this cable connects to the diplex-filter connector labeled X.
coaXmedia Series 6000 4 Installing the Access Appliance These sections provide step-by-step instructions on installing you Access Appliance. 4.1 Overview The SD230 Access Appliance is easy to install taking an average of 15 minutes to setup. However, before getting started, it is important for you to read the following information. 4.1.1 Before Installing The WAP should be setup with the administrator specified settings before the unit is connected to the coax feed (Section 10). 4.1.
SD230 Access Appliance 4.2 Connecting the Access Appliance This illustration diagrams the series of steps involved in connecting the parts together. Many parts have labeled connectors; those labels are in bold type. Two pieces of cable come packaged with the appliance; they are referred to as the “provided” cables.
coaXmedia Series 6000 Turn off power to the computer and TV (or VCR) before connecting up the cables as a precaution. It is recommended to disconnect them from the wall power outlets. 4.3 Step by Step 1 Disconnect the TV from the CATV Outlet Locate the cable connecting your TV (or VCR) to the wall cable TV/CATV outlet. Unscrew the end from the wall connector. Leave the other end connected to the TV/VCR. If you aren’t using a TV in the room, just skip this step.
SD230 Access Appliance Please check the voltage requirements printed on the power adapter before plugging it into an AC power outlet. If the power adapter’s input voltage specification does not match what is being provided at your AC outlet, contact your service provider or coaXmedia for a replacement. Power can now be applied to the Appliance by plugging the power adapter into a unused AC power outlet (on a wall, power strip, surge protector, or UPS).
coaXmedia Series 6000 5 Configuring Your PC Now that all the necessary hardware connections have been made, your computer’s network configuration may need to be adjusted. Often when using the Ethernet connection, Internet Service Providers require your Ethernet card to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
SD230 Access Appliance 1. For Windows XP, click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Click on Network and Internet Connections then click on Network Connection. 3. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 4. Double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). *See note 5. At the General tab, place a check in the Obtain an IP Address automatically circle. 6. Place a check in the Obtain DNS server address automatically circle. 7. Click Apply, and then click OK.
coaXmedia Series 6000 7 Troubleshooting Connection Problems The P (Power) and S (Sync) LEDs should be ON; and you should see the T (Transmit) and R (Receive) LEDs flash when you attempt to browse the Internet. All three (unlabled) LEDs should be illuminated on the access point card. If the S or D LED is blinking or no LEDs are on, check all the hardware connections and cables (refer to Connecting to the Access Appliance). If this problem persists, contact your service provider for assistance.
SD230 Access Appliance 8 Specifications Client Interface Wireless transfer speed Up to 11Mb/s (up to 22Mb/s with compatible client card) Indicators Front panel LEDs Connectivity Wireless 802.11b Electrical Specifications AC Adaptor Option 1 Inputs: 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz Output: 5VDC, 2A Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0° to +40° C Storage temperature -40° to +75° C Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Physical Specifications Dimensions 7.125”wide, 7.875” deep, 1.
coaXmedia Series 6000 9 Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts Many optional and replacement parts are available for the SD230 access appliance. If you need to replace or add a part, consult the service provider from whom you obtained this product. These appliance options and replacements are available. Specify the part number(s) as well as description(s) of any part when ordering to ensure correct identification of the item.
SD230 Access Appliance 10 SD230 Wireless Access Point Administrator Setup The default settings for the coaXmedia SD230 Wireless Access Point (WAP) are pre-set from the factory. These settings are slightly different from the default settings of the stand-alone WAP and will be outlined here. It must be noted that if for some reason the reset button on the WAP* (or through the browser utility) is activated, the settings will have to be re-defined.
coaXmedia Series 6000 Select the Basic Setting tab (figure 3). This is where you can assign the access point a unique name, SSID (Service Set Identifier) identifier label, channel, and WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy) encryption. We are currently defining the WAP’s AP Name and SSID as coaXmediaWAP. The access point factory defaults are TEW310APB for the AP Name and default for the SSID field. The default Channel is 1.
SD230 Access Appliance Select the IP Setting tab (figure 4). This is where you can change the Fixed IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address if so desired. Please add this information to the encryption data taken earlier if it is changed. Currently it is advised to set the Fixed IP to 1 less than the coaXmedia Gateway and decrement the gateways DHCP upper address pool by 1. If multiple WAPs are to be installed, decrement the fixed IPs and adjust the DHCP upper address pool as deemed appropriate.
coaXmedia Series 6000 Select the Advanced Setting tab (figure 5). This is where the access point operation mode is defined. The default AP Mode is AP and is where the access point will normally be set (in some instances it may be desired to run the access point in bridge mode). This is also where the antenna selection is made. The default value for Antenna Selection is Left Antenna, which is the externally mounted antenna on the SD200 WAP.
SD230 Access Appliance The Security tab brings up the screen that allows the access point Administrator id and AP Password to be changed (figure 6). The default values for the Administrator ID and AP Password are admin and admin. Please note the new ID and password if they are changed. The MAC Filter section is disabled by default but can be enabled to allow or deny PCs with a particular MAC ID as specified in the list.
coaXmedia Series 6000 The Tools menu (figure 7) allows the user to save the current setup of the access point as a .bin file on the local administrator client pc. This is useful for restoring the device back to its user-defined values if for some reason the access point has been reset to the factory default or any other non-desirable values. To back up the settings select the Backup tab. The file will be saved as config.bin by default in the directory you choose to save it in.
SD230 Access Appliance TABLE 1 Access Point Default Settings Access Point Default Settings coaXmedia Loaded Settings AP Name TEW310APB (or APmacidx) coaXmediaWAP SSID default (or APmacidx) coaXmediaWAP Channel 1 (or 6) 1 WEP Key Disable Disable Mode HEX HEX Basic Setting IP Setting LAN IP Fixed IP Fixed IP IP 192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 DHCP Server On Off IP Range From 192.168.1.2 N/A 192.168.1.100 N/A 0.0.
