1Mbps Wireless LAN Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Version 1.
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Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 2 Installation............................................................................................................. 5 3 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter ....................................................... 6 4 Contents of Web Interface ....................................................................................... 7 4.1 Info Page ..................
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received contains the following items: • User manual, • 11MBPS Series Wireless Ethernet Adapter, • Power adapter, • CD containing this manual. Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor A wireless LAN is normally used in a predefined environment.
2 Installation 1. Mount the Wireless Ethernet Adapter firmly on the position that is determined during the site survey. 2. Insert the power connector. 3. Attach the Wireless Ethernet Adapter to Ethernet network by using UTP Ethernet cable. At the front of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter you will see three LEDs. If all goes well, the LED (Power) is red and the (LINK) and (ACT) LEDs flash whenever there is traffic on the respective networks.
3 Configuring the Wireless Ethernet Adapter The Wireless Ethernet Adapter is a ready to use device. It is delivered with default settings which allow you to have access to it without configuring it. You configure the Wireless Ethernet Adapter via a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or the Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher.
4 Contents of Web Interface The Web Interface application contains the following subjects: 4.1 Info Page The Info window displays the current setup status of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.. Communication Quality: Specifies the Communications Quality of the Basic Service Set to which the station is currently connected. The value for the field of this record is based on signal level and noise level measurements. Firmware Version. This indicates the Wireless Ethernet Adapter’s firmware version.
Current setting of IP Address: The IP address of the wireless Ethernet adapter. Non-IP MAC Address: The MAC Address of Ethernet port that bridging to Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
4.2 Wireless Settings The settings of the wireless device are displayed here, and you can edit some of these settings. Operating Mode: Infrastructure - is the default setting. Switch to Ad-Hoc mode when communicating to another client device without the presence of the Access Point. SSID: The SSID is also known as Service Set ID. This is the name of your wireless network. Only Wireless Ethernet Adapters and clients that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other.
Tx rate: The transmit rate identifies the preferred data transmission speed of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Transmissions at faster rates allow for higher data throughput and quicker network response times. However, transmissions at lower rates are usually more reliable and cover longer distances than the higher rates. Access Point Density: When connecting to the Access Point, it is generally necessary to specify an Access Point Density.
4.3 Bridging Table The table lists all of stations that are bridging with the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
4.4 IP Setting Static: Select Static (recommended) to assign the IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Gateway Address. DHCP: If the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is part of a network with a DHCP server, the DHCP server assigns the IP settings to the Wireless Ethernet Adapter for you. (This is not recommended because a DHCP-assigned IP Address will change frequently, making the Wireless Ethernet Adapter impossible to configure.
Allow Upgrade Uploads: Select this checkbox when performing upgrading firmware.
4.5 Administration Change Username and Password: You can use a password to prevent tampering with the configuration of the Wireless Ethernet Adapter. By default, no username and password is required. However, if you choose to use a password, type in a password that is no more than 15 letters in length. Re-enter the password in the next field, and click Change Password for the change to take effect. Reboot Bridge: Click Reboot to restart the Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
4.6 Security WEP Enabled: The default setting is Disable. Encryption (WEP)—additional measure of security on your wireless network which can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. When an encrypted frame is received it will only be accepted if it decrypts correctly. This happens only if the receiver has the WEP Key used by the transmitter.
WEP Key Length: The default Key Length is 64-bit. The WEP key is generated from Hexadecimal entries that are either 64 or 128-bit in length. (This is also sometimes referred to as 40-bit or 104-bit encryption) When enabling encryption, select the Key Length, either 64 or 128-bit, and then input the Hexadecimal digits. For 64 bit keys you must enter 10 hex digits into the key fields, for 128 bit keys you must enter 26 hex digits. If you leave the key field blank this means a key of all zeros.
5 Troubleshooting Q: If IP Address does not find the Wireless Ethernet Adapter you are looking for. A: There are several possible causes depending on the way the Wireless Ethernet Adapter is connected to the network. a. Problems on the wireless side Always check the status of the LEDs to see whether you have: •electricity problems, •radio signal problems, •networking problems. 1. Possible cause: Is the Wireless Ethernet Adapter powered up ? Solution: Check the power LED.
6 Technical Specifications of Wireless Ethernet Adapter Standards supported − IEEE 802.11 standard for Wireless LAN − All major networking standards (including IP, IPX) Environmental Operating temperature (ambient): − -10 ~ 50°C Humidity: − Max. 95% Non-condensing Power specifications DC power supply − Input : DC 100-240 50-60 Hz 2A − Output: 5V DC 2A converter incl. Radio specifications Range: − per cell indoors approx.
− 2 Mbps : DQPSK Data encryption: − 64-bits WEP Encryption − 128-bits WEP Encryption Utility Management: − Web management and TFTP firmware upgrade 19
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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.
