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3. Configuration

RF Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicate with other

wireless device(s) in the network.

The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radio communication. If

SAG-1010 is operating in the same area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to

avoid interference.

AP Mode. You can adjust the SAG-1010 operating mode to support wireless devices using IEEE

802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards. Setting the AP operating mode to BG mixed allows the

SAG-1010 to support both wireless standards.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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3. Configuration RF Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicate with other wireless device(s) in the network. The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radio communication. If SAG-1010 is operating in the same area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to avoid interference. AP Mode. You can adjust the SAG-1010 operating mode to support wireless devices using IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards.
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3. Configuration Table 3-2: SAG-1010 AP operating modes Operation mode B only G only BG Mixed Supported wireless client(s) IEEE802.11bclient(s) only IEEE802.11gclient(s) only IEEE802.11band IEEE802.11gclients The following fields allow you to configure the SAG-1010 security settings. Authentication Type. This option allows you to select the encryption method for securing your wireless communication. Refer to the table below for details.
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. Configuration Table 3-4: Encryption settings Method Encryption Description Open system None No encryption Shared Key 64-bitWEP* 128-bitWEP Contains 10hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. Contains 26hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryption To secure your wireless communication using the WEP encryption: 1. Assign the WEP encryption keys by manual or automatic generation. Manual Assignment.
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3. Configuration A shorter re-key interval provides a more secure wireless network. Changing the network settings The Ethernet Interface fields allow you to configure the SAG-1010. Inquire the correct network settings with your network administrator before changing any Ethernet interface settings. Enable DHCP Client. When enabled, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the SAG-1010. Use the following IP address.
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3. Configuration Access Control page The MAC Access Control page allows you to control the wireless network traffic by specifying the MAC addresses of wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the SAG-1010. To specify the wireless clients allowed establishing connection to the SAG-1010: 1. Click , then select the Allow option. The MAC address fields are activated. 2. Type the MAC address(es) of the wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the SAG1010, and then click Apply.
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3. Configuration Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version, and regulation domain. This page allows you to: 1. Upgrade the firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted, and 2. Change the log on password. To upgrade the firmware: The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corrupted or when the firmware upgrade fails. 1. Download and save the latest firmware from the website. 2.
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3. Configuration To change the log on password: 1. Type the new password in the New Password and Retype New Password fields, then click Apply. 2. A message appears indicating that you have successfully changed the log on password. The browser refreshes with the new password. Use your new password when launching both the Wireless Setting configuration window and Web Configuration utilities. Regulation Domain IEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.
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3. Configuration Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the SAG-1010 (in AP mode). You can restore the default values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Wireless Interface SSID ………………………………………………………... Response to broadcast SSID requests …………………. Channel …………………………………………………….. Operation mode …………………………………………… Transmit Rate ……………………………………………… Preamble …………………………………………………… Authentication Method …………………………………….
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3. Configuration You must switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch before changing any Ethernet adapter settings. Survey Page The page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter settings. You can use this page when setting the SAG-1010 SSID, station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MAC cloning and button scan mode features. SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to specify the SSID of the SAG-1010 in Ethernet adapter mode. RF Channel.
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3. Configuration Site Survey page The Site Survey page displays the Station Status, and allows you to scan and connect to available wireless networks within the SAG-1010 range. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in the Profile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature. Station Status The Station Status fields displays the device wireless network connection SSID, operating mode, and encryption settings.
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3. Configuration To scan available wireless network(s) in your location: 1. Click the Survey button on the bottom of the page. 2. The web displays the available wireless network(s) in the Site Survey table. To connect to an available wireless network with known SSID and disabled encryption: 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network you intend to join. 2. And then click the Join button. 3. Click OK when this window appears. 4.
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3. Configuration Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the SAG-1010 (Ethernet adapter mode). You may restore these values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID ………………………………………... Operating Mode……………………………. Channel …………………………………….. Station Mode …..…………………………… Transmission Rate ………………………… Preamble …………………………………… Authentication Method ……………………. Encryption ………………………………….. MACC loning ………………………………..
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4. Using the device 4.1 Using the device in a local network You can use the SAG-1010 to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network with or without a DHCP server. To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network: 1. Switch the SAG-1010 to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn on the device. 2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network. 3.
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4. Using the device 4.3 Replacing cable connections of other devices You can also use the SAG-1010 to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box network cable connection. To do this: 1. Switch the SAG-1010 to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Place the SAG-1010 nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the device. 3.