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Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4 2. Safety Notification ....................................................................................................... 5 3. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................. 6 4. How to Configuring the Dual Band AP ........................................................................ 9 4.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your 108Mbps 802.11a/g Wireless Access Point. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: Wireless 802.11ag AP Quick Installation Guide User Manual CD-ROM Dual Diversity Antennas External Power Adapter (5V, 2.
2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself. Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom.
3. Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power The Power LED lights up and will keep while the AP is powered on. When the AP goes through its selfdiagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be lit continuously. 11a The 11a LED flashes when there is a successful Wireless-A connection.
Rear Panel The rear panel features 1 Ethernet port, Reset button and Power port. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Ethernet RESET RESET Button Ethernet Power Power The RESET button can restore device to factory default settings by press this button for approx. 10 seconds during device power on status. The port connects the AP to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices. The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your local network 1. Power off your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the AP. The best place for the AP is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your wireless devices. 3. Adjust the antennas. Normally, the higher location of your AP will get better the performance. 4. Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the AP’s Internet port to your broadband modem. 5.
4. How to Configuring the Dual Band AP TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle would cause system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11ag AP, you must use web browser and manually input http://192.168.1.250 into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will appear.
4.1 Setup – Network Setup MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.250. This following screen contains all of the AP's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to configure the AP and get it working properly using the default settings. Network Setup Identity Device Name: These fields allow you to input a host name for the AP.
4.2 Wireless – Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Enable L2 isolation: Enable this checkbox can isolate each wireless client which associated this AP. Wireless-A Settings If you are using a Wireless-A network, then the following settings that you may need to configure. Mode: This mode is controlling the Wireless-A (802.11a) networking, Enabled or Disabled. Turbo Mode: Using this mode enables high-speed connections but severely limits range.
Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel button to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help.
4.3 Wireless – Wireless Mode There are 3 operating modes in each A,B/G band, using the following setting can perform each function. Wireless-A Settings Access Point: This mode provides access for wireless stations to wired LANs and from wired LANs to wireless stations. This mode is not only performing AP function but also support WDS connection. Input remote AP’s MAC address in below 4 fields can generate 4 WDS connections with this AP. Repeater: This mode can be a repeater in your WLAN architecture.
4.4 Wireless MAC Filter This function allows administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of wireless devices which transmitting within your wireless network. Wireless-A Setting Access Control List Mode: This drop-down menu can set Enable/Disable the ACL function. Default Access: Select the default policy for this ACL rule. Specific Clients list: Except the default rule, administrator can also create one policy for special client via Add ACL.
4.5 Wireless – Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are three wireless security mode options supported by the AP: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA RADIUS. Wireless Security The security options are the same and independent for your Wireless-A and Wireless-G networks.
4.6 Wireless – Advanced Wireless Settings This section provides AP’s advanced wireless settings. These settings should be adjusted carefully. Any improper settings will affect the AP’s wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Wireless-A Settings Authentication Type: Open System: This is default setting, those wireless clients that NOT use a WEP key for authentication. Shared Key: This option means the wireless clients use a WEP key for authentication.
Wireless-B/G Settings Authentication Type: Open System: This is default setting, those wireless clients that NOT use a WEP key for authentication. Shared Key: This option means the wireless clients use a WEP key for authentication. Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented. Transmission Rate: The data transmission rate should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network.
Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes. For additional information, click Help.
4.7 Administration – Management This section allows the network’s administrator to manage specific AP functions for access and security. Management User Name: The login username, default value is blank (null). Password: The login password, default value is admin. Re-enter to Confirm: You can change the AP’s password from here. Enter a new AP password and then type it again in the Re-enter to Confirm field to confirm. Enable Telnet: Enable this checkbox can to perform Telnet configuration.
4.8 Administration – Reboot AP AP Reboot: Click this button to initialize this device.
4.9 Administration – Firmware Upgrade This Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the AP’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the AP or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade: In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click the Browse button to find this file. Start to Upgrade: After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button for upgrade.
4.10 Administration – Factory Defaults This Factory Defaults allows you to restore the AP’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults: Click this button to reset all configuration settings to their default values. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
4.11 Status – Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Identity Device Name: The device name for user identification. Firmware Version: The current AP firmware version display here. Local Area Network Local MAC Address: This is the AP’s local physical MAC Address. Connection Type: The current IP address type --- Dynamic or Static. IP Address: The current AP’s IP address. Subnet Mask: This is AP’s local subnet mask.
4.12 Status – Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen on the Status Tab displays the information of your Wireless networks. Wireless Settings Wireless-A Settings MAC Address: This is the AP’s Wireless-A band MAC Address. Mode: This mode is displaying the current status of Wireless-A band network. Enabled means the A band network is ON. Turbo Mode: This mode is displaying the turbo mode status. (Enabled/Disabled) SSID: This displays the AP’s current Wireless-A SSID string.
4.13 Status – Wireless Statistics Wireless Statistics: This displays the AP and stations that are currently part of the BSS.
5. Troubleshooting – Q & A 1. I’m trying to log on the AP’s Web configuration page, but I do not see the login screen. Answer: 1. Please make sure the IP address that you input on address field of IE browser is correct. 2. Make sure the physical layer connection is established. If you are using wired to connect this AP, check the relevant LAN LED whether is lit or not. 3. On Dos Prompt screen, using “ping “ command to probe this AP, check if you got reply from it. Command: ping < Destination IP address > 4.
Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.
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.
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