802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Version 1.
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Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 2. Safety Notification .................................................................................................... 5 3. Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 6 4. Web Management Settings ...................................................................................... 7 4.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: 802.
2. Safety Notification Your Wireless Ethernet Adapter 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 by 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. LED POWER LINK ACT STATUS Description Off No power 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 Green On minute) Green 1. System up 2. Power on 3. Firmware upgrade Blink Off No Ethernet link detected Green On 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected.
4. Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused 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 Before Starting The default IP address setting for the unit is a class C IP address (192.168.1.250/ 255.255.255.0). Please make sure that the current workstation is following the class C IP address range, from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.
4.1 Configuration 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. Settings Summary This section contains the AP's basic settings information. Identity This section contains the AP's current firmware version. Also It can allow user to define the identity information for this unit if there are many same type units locate at one network.
4.2 Local Area Network Local Area Network(LAN) This is the AP's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.250 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.
DHCP Server Settings The DHCP Server section allows you to configure the settings for the AP's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The AP can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the AP's DHCP server option, you must configure your entire network PCs to connect to a DHCP server, the AP.
4.3 Wireless SSID : only Access Points and clients that share this SSID are able to communicate with each other. Your networking client allows you to choose to which network you connect. The network names you see there are SSIDs. Band : select the policy for internal radio. There are 3 types of band setting, the default mode is Mixed. Radio Channel : select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings.
WDS Links This mode allows the AP to keep the AP function role and at the same time performing a communication with other 802.11g AP to establish and extend your Wireless Network coverage. Please select the checkbox to enable AP on the WDS list to perform WDS application or enter the Remote Access Point’s MAC address to enable this feature.
WiFi Advanced Setting In this page you can configure the WiFi advance settings: Beacon Period, RTS Threshold and the Fragmentation Threshold. The default value of Beacon Period is 100, RTS Threshold is 2347 and the Fragmentation Threshold is 2346.
4.4 Security Wireless Security The Wireless Security Setting separates 4 items setting. They are included ACL, RADIUS Server, WEP and WPA. Access Control List : This function will allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. RADIUS Servers : With this option you use a RADIUS server to handle access control. RADIUS (“Remote Authentication Dial In User Service” is a standard for user authentication.
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Unauthorized configuration Changing the password for the AP is as easy as typing the password into the New Password field. Then, type it again into the Confirm password to confirm. There is no default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the AP (using the Password screen). This will increase security, protecting the AP from unauthorized changes. Also you can lock this AP to deny any configuration changes.
SNMP Community Configuration In this page you can configure the following settings: SNMP read-write community The SNMP read-write community is the same as the password needed to access and configure your Access Point. Change SNMP read-only community Set the SNMP read-only community needed to access and configure your Access Point.
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4.6 Status Overview In this section, we provide a series of statistics about this AP. User can check each status via this page. For example, if you would like to check how many clients already associated on this AP, you may click the link on left site “ Wireless clients “ for detail. For other detail information, please tip other links for reference.
4.7 Upgrade Firmware Click the Upgrade button to load new firmware onto the AP. If the AP is not experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use.
4.8 Reboot Access Point This function provides AP performing an initial action by web management. Same result could be done by power off/on this unit.
4.9 Restore Factory Defaults Click the Reset button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
4.10 Configuration Profile Download This function provides AP configuration download, user can save current AP settings in one profile for later restored usage. Using this way can save more time for configure this device again if it has been reset factory default.
4.11 Configuration Profile Upload This function provides AP configuration upload, user can use profile that saved before for restore this unit.
5. Appendix WDS Links Application: Enable WDS function can perform following application WDS (AP Repeater): This mode allows the AP to keep the AP function role and at the same time performing a communication with other 802.11g AP to establish and extend your Wireless Network cover. Please enter the Remote Access Point’s MAC address to enable this feature.
6. Troubleshooting Basic Functions My Wireless AP will not turn on. No LED’s light up. Cause: The power is not connected. Resolution: Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet. Note: Only use the power adapter provided with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your AP. LAN Connection Problems I can’t access my AP. Cause: The unit is not powered on. There is not a network connection. The computer you are using does not have a compatible IP Address.
Wireless Troubleshooting I can’t access the Wireless AP from a wireless network card Cause: Out of range. IP Address is not set correctly. Resolution: Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter. Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference. Check your IP Address to make sure that it is compatible with the Wireless AP.
