Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products Quick Installation Guide
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Table of Contents Installing the Access Point.......................... 4 Installing the CardBus Adapter................. 11 Installing the PCI Adapter..........................
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products User Documentation In addition to this Quick Installation Guide, Intel provides extensive online documentation for the PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN product line on the Intel CDROM in HTML format. Note: The Intel CD-ROM may contain documentation for other Intel products in addition to the PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products. Please disregard the documentation for other products.
Connect and Power Up the Access Point Connect the Access Point to the Wired Network x Plug an RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 connector on the access point and into a 10/100 Ethernet wall connector or hub. Connect the Access Point to an AC Power Source x x Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet. Plug the power adapter cable into the socket on the bottom of the access point.
Configuring the Access Point for the First Time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Set up a portable or desktop computer as a configuration workstation from which to view the browser-based Configuration Management System used to configure the access point. Connect the configuration workstation to the access point either directly (using a crossover RJ-45 cable) or through a hub or switch (using a standard RJ-45 cable).
Settings for First Time Configuration (Express Setup) For complete coverage of access point settings see the access point Help file or the online User’s Guide. Setting Description Default IP Address The default IP address is 192.0.2.1. An IP address is not dynamically assigned to the access point under its default configuration. Use the default address initially, then change it to a valid address for the network to which the access point will be connected.
Using DHCP (Optional) The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point can be configured to use DHCP to get its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway: 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the Express Setup page in the browser-based Configuration Management System as described in Steps 1-6 under Configuring the Access Point for the First Time on page 6. Change the DHCP setting from Disabled to Enabled on the Express Setup page or the Configuration page. Save the new settings by clicking Apply, then click Restart AP.
Access Point Factory Default Settings System name WSAP5000 (or the model number of your access point) IP address 192.0.2.1 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Default gateway None User Intel (case sensitive) Password Intel (case sensitive) SSID 11A 101 WEP 11A Disabled Setting Up a Wireless LAN For detailed information on site survey, setup, positioning, and testing of access points on your wireless LAN, see the online User’s Guides on the Intel CD-ROM.
WARNING!! To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Accesspoint, or a PCI Adapter card, installed in a desktop computer, that the antenna for this device be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end-users must follow the installation instructions provided in this user guide.
Wall or Ceiling Mounted Location To install the mounting bracket on a hollow wall or ceiling, use the bracket to position and drill holes for the toggle screws supplied, using a 3/8-inch drill bit. Insert the bolt through the holes in the bracket, then screw on the toggle piece. Insert bolt and toggle through the hole. The toggle will open on the other side of the hole. Turn the bolt until the bracket is secure.
Connect Wall or Ceiling Mounted Access Point to Network and AC Power Refer to Connect and Power Up the Access Point on page 5 for detailed instructions. Installing the CardBus Adapter Package Contents x x x Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN CardBus Adapter (model WCB5000) CD-ROM containing software and user documentation Quick Installation Guide (this manual) Hardware Installation 1. 2. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows to load. (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP is required.
WARNING!! To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended when using a wireless device with an integrated antenna, for the Cardbus inserted into a laptop computer that the antenna should not be positioned closer than 5 cm (two inches) from your body or nearby persons for extended periods of time while it is transmitting (or operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 5 cm (two inches) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time.
Windows® Installation (98SE, Me, 2000, XP) 3. Windows will detect the adapter. Follow the procedures below for your version of Windows, then continue with Step 4: Windows 98SE x x x x x x The "Add New Hardware Wizard " dialog will appear. Click Next. Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the PRO/Wireless LAN Products menu appears, leave it open. Click the New Hardware Wizard screen to make it active.
x x dialog, click the New button to create a new profile. Type a configuration name and the SSID for your wireless network. Set up security and other parameters if. Click OK twice, then Close. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen when the driver installation is complete. When prompted to restart the computer, click No (restart manually after completing software installation). Proceed to Step 4. Windows 2000 x x x x The "Add New Hardware Wizard " dialog will appear. DO NOT click Next yet.
7. 8. 9. Select No (recommended) when asked if you want to install Access Point Administration Tools, then click Next. (If you are a network administrator, select Yes. See the Administrator's Guide in the online User’s Guide for information on how to use the Administration Tools.) After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Restart the computer.
3. Note: Antenna is reversethreaded. Typical installation, standard case Typical installation, tower case Windows® Installation (98SE, Me, 2000, XP) 1. 2. 3. Install the PCI Adapter hardware according to the illustrations shown, then close and secure the computer case. Turn on power to the computer and wait for Windows to load. (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP is required.) Proceed to Windows® Installation, Step 3, on page 12.
Customer Support Web and Internet Sites x x x Support: http://support.intel.com Network Products: http://www.intel.com/network Corporate: http://www.intel.com Customer Support Technicians For the U.S. and Canada If you are using this product in conjunction with Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN hardware in a business or office environment and want customer support, please call +1 916-377-7000 (7:00 – 17:00 M–F Pacific Time). You can also visit the Intel customer support web site (http://support.intel.com).
