Icom AP-12 Bedienungsanleitung

AP-12 BEFORE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OBTAINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 AP-12 MANAGER 4 SETTING EXAMPLES 5 IP CONFIGURATION 6 REFERENCES 7 AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 1 (1,1)[...]

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ii INTRODUCTION IMPORT ANT IMPORT ANT When connecting the AP-12 to a bridging type modem (or in bridging mode) directly, a global IP address may be assigned to the AP-12 from the modem, according to the modem settings. When a global IP address is assigned to the AP-12, an illegal operator, such as a cracker, a hacker, may access it. To avoid such a[...]

iii INTRODUCTION TRADEMARK CREDITS Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trade- marks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other coun- tries. The screen shots that appe[...]

iv INTRODUCTION FEA TURES " " Up to 11 Mbps data transmission rate with automatic fallback function (11/5.5/2/1 Mbps). " " The supplied utility software, [AP-12 Manager] allows you simple setup of the sys- tem with a step-by-step tutorial. Windows XP , Windows Me, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 2000 are supported. " &quo[...]

v INTRODUCTION CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Icom Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this Access Point. Class B digital device users; 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[...]

vi INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The following notational conventions are used in this manual: • The names of utilities, menus, windows, tabs, icons, text boxes, and check boxes are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]). • The names of command buttons within dialog boxes are enclosed in less-than and greater-than signs (< >). - Windows 98 SE repr[...]

vii ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories CD AC Adapter Leg Pad Fixing Sheet Patch cable 3 m (9.8 feet) Crossover cable 1 m (3.2 feet) Instruction Manual Registration Card W arranty Card AP-12 Main Unit AP-12 Attach to the bottom of the AP-12 to secure. Attach to the bottom of the AP-12 to secure. Remove the protective paper before attaching the she[...]

viii T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ………………………………………………………………………………ii INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………iii ACCESSORIES …………………………………………………………………………vii TABLE OF CONTENTS …?[...]

ix T ABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 6 IP CONFIGURATION …………………………………51–56 6-1 For Windows XP ……………………………………………… 52 6-3 For Windows 98/98SE/Me …………………………………… 54 6-2 For Windows 2000 …………………………………………… 55 Chapter 7 REFERENCES ……?[...]

x SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • These precautions are intended to ensure that the access point is operated safely and correctly. Follow these instructions to avoid property damage and prevent personal injury to yourself (user) or others in the vicinity. • Before reading the rest of this manual, read and understand the precautions list[...]

xi R CAUTION Failure to observe the precautions listed here could result in personal injury or property damage. ● Do not stand, sit, or place heavy objects on the unit. Do not pinch the unit. Otherwise the unit may be damaged. ● When thunder and/or lightning occur nearby, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall socket and do not use the unit. A[...]

xii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General Precautions ● The unit may malfunction if the connecting cables become disconnected or the connection is unstable while the unit is in operation. Be sure all connectors are securely fastened and do not touch them while the unit is in operation. ● Observe the instructions provided in the manuals [...]

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Chapter 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1-1 Wireless functional modes …………………………………………………………2 ■ Access point mode ………………………………………………………………… 2 ■ Bridge mode A (Peer-to-Peer) …………………………………………………… 2 ■ Bridge mode B (Clien[...]

2 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1 1-1 Wireless functional modes The AP-12 has 4 wireless functional modes. A functional mode can be selected with [AP-12 Manager]. • The AP-12 obtains an IP address from the DHCP server automatically (default). • Bridge mode B does not support a DHCP client function. • Connect the AP-12 to the PC directly (p. 16), then[...]

3 1 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION ■ Bridge mode B (Client Mode) Connects wireless LAN terminal or the AP-12 (2) connected LAN system via the AP-12 (1) in access point mode. - Only the AP-12 works as the access point. - Register the desired AP-12 ’ s MAC address, prior to communication, with AP-12 (2) when two or more AP-12 ’ s operating in access p[...]

4 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1 1-2 Unit description AP-12 r t The antenna is built into the AP-12. q w e q Power indicator Lights when the power is ON. w Wired LAN indicator ➥ Lights when the LAN (Ethernet) connection is correct. ➥ Flashes when the AP-12 is com- municating with the LAN. • It does not light when the AP-12 does not recognize the Eth[...]

5 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1 ■ To avoid falling When mounting the AP-12 high on a shelf or the like, secure it using a cable fastener or tie to prevent the AP-12 from accidental falling. ■ Leg pads/fixing sheet attachment Use the leg pads on the bottom of the AP-12 as below to place it on a flat surface Use the fixing sheets to secure the AP-12 [...]

6 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1 AC adapter (supplied) 1-3 Accessory attachment (continued) ■ To avoid interference Do not detach the ferrite core from both the AC adapter and the Ethernet cable. Otherwise interference may occur when you use these items without the ferrite core. D D AC adapter D D Ethernet cable Ethernet cable (supplied) T o the AP-12 A[...]

7 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1 1-4 Installation location The transmission range and speed may change according to the installation location. Installing the AP-12 in wide, open air with clear line of sight (example; a high place) is recommended. Approximate operating range at 11 Mbps speed is 30 m (98 ft) for indoor operation. On a desktop PC On a shel[...]

8 1 BEFORE INST ALLA TION 1-5 About the Ethernet card An Ethernet port is necessary in your PC for set up. Check that an Ethernet port is available with your PC before setting up. • If no Ethernet port is available, purchase a suitable Ethernet card separately according to the slot type. ■ Desktop PC Install the Ethernet card into an expansion [...]

Chapter 2 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SER VER 2-1 Connecting to a LAN ……………………………………………………………… 10 2-2 Installing [AP-12 Manager] ……………………………………………………… 11 2-3 Starting [AP-12 Manager] …………………………………………………………[...]

10 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2-1 Connecting to a LAN This section enables a DHCP server to assigns an IP address automatically. [Procedure] q Connect the AP-12 and LAN with the supplied patch cable. w Connect the AC adapter to the AC outlet to turn the AP-12 power ON. • POWER indicator and wired LAN indicator on the top pane[...]

11 2 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2-2 Installing [AP-12 Manager] t Verify the directory in which you want to install to, then click <Next>. • Click < … > and select the desired directory, if necessary. Click Click When installing into a Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment, log on as the administrator . q Quit a[...]

12 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2-2 Installing [AP-12 Manager] (continued) y When the dialog “ Create new directory? ” appears, click <OK>. u Click <Install>. i Click <Finish>. • The installation is now completed. o Click <Exit> to close the main menu. Click Click AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 12 (1[...]

13 2 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 e Click the desired access point name and then click <Connect>. • [AP-12 Manager] Setting screen (p. 14) appears on the screen. 2-3 Starting [AP-12 Manager] This section describes about the verification of the IP address obtained, using the [AP-12 Manager]. • Supposing that the connecti[...]

14 OBT AINING AN IP ADDRESS FROM THE DHCP SERVER 2 2-3 Starting [AP-12 Manager] (continued) ■ [AP-12 Manager] Setting Screen After installing [AP-12 Manager], the following screen appears first. q to r are common buttons in the [AP-12 Manager] screen. To exit [AP-12 Manager] Move the cursor on the icon in the task bar then right-click. Select “[...]

Chapter 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3-1 Connecting to the PC ……………………………………………………………… 16 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] …………………………………………………… 17 3-3 Installing [AP-12 Manager] ……………………………………………………… 25 3-4 Starting [AP-12 [...]

16 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-1 Connecting to the PC [Procedure] q Connect the AP-12 and the PC with the supplied crossover cable. • Use the supplied patch cable (3 m: 9.8 ft) when connecting the AP-12 and the PC via a HUB. NOTE: DISCONNECT THE PC FROM THE EXISTING LAN. When the PC is connected to the existing LAN, the AP-12 searches the DHCP s[...]

17 3 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] Changing the PC ’ s IP address is necessary using [Easy Setting Wizard] when set- ting up the AP-12. [Easy Setting Wizard] is contained in the utility CD and it allows easy setting for changing the IP address. [Procedure] q Quit all applications when Windows is running. w Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. T[...]

18 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 y Click the desired access point name you want to set up, then click <Next>. • The default IP address is [192.168.0.1]. However, once the AP-12 has been con- nected to a LAN with a DHCP server, a different IP address may be obtained. 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] (continued) t Click <N ext> to start sea[...]

19 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 u When the PC cannot access the AP-12 due to a network address difference between them, the following screen appears. Enter the desired unique host address for the PC, then click <Next>. • When the PC can access the AP-12, the screen described in step !2 appears. • The default IP address of the AP-12 is “[...]

20 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 o [Easy Setting Wizard] will restart automatically. • Click <N ext>. Click 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] (continued) i Select [Restart Windows now] and click <Finish>. • The PC will restart. Click 2. Click 1. AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 20 (1,1)[...]

21 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 !1 Click the access point, selected in step u , and click <Next>. • The default IP address of the AP-12 is “ 192.168.0.1 ” . !0 Click <N ext>. Click Click 2. Click 1. AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 21 (1,1)[...]

22 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] (continued) !2 Select [Use a fixed IP address] and click <Next>. • The screen in step !4 appears when [Use dynamic IP address alloc] is selected. !3 Enter the IP address and subnet mask for the AP-12. • The network part must be the same as the PC IP address, and the host addres[...]

23 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 !4 Set the ESS ID, then click <Next>. The default ID (LG) is used in this example. • The AP-12 can communicate with the unit in which the same ESS ID as the AP- 12 and wireless LAN card is set. • Click <N ext> without changing the ESS ID, if desired. !5 Set the channel number, then click <N ext>[...]

24 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-2 Using [Easy Setting Wizard] (continued) !6 Click <N ext> to apply the settings to the AP-12. !7 Click <Finish>. !8 When the dialog “ Reboot now? ” appears on the screen, click <Yes>. • When the PC can be connected to the AP-12 in step u , this dialog does not appear on the screen. Click Clic[...]

25 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-3 Installing [AP-12 Manager] This section describes the settings utility, [AP-12 Manager], installation. [Procedure] When installing into Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment, log on as the admin- istrator . q Quit all applications when Windows is running. w Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Auto Run funct[...]

26 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-3 Installing [AP-12 Manager] (continued) y When the dialog “ Create New Directory ” appears, click <OK>. u Click <Install>. i Click <Finish>. • The installation is now completed. o Click <Exit> to close the menu. !0 Start [AP-12 Manager]. • See next page if the AP-12 is connected to th[...]

27 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 w Click the access point name and then click <Connect>. • [The AP-12 Manager] Settings screen (p. 29) appears on the screen. 3-4 Starting [AP-12 Manager] This section describes how to start up [AP-12 Manager]. • Quit [Easy Setting Wizard] when it is running. [Procedure] Be sure to install [AP-12 Manager] to[...]

28 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 3-4 Starting [AP-12 Manager] (continued) e When the error dialog “ Cannot connect to the access point ” appears on the screen, each AP-12 and the PC ’ s network IP address may be different. In such a case, click <OK> and close the dialog. Then, exit [AP-12 Manager]. To exit the AP-12 Manager: Move the curso[...]

29 3 FIXED IP ADDRESS SETTING 3 ■ [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen After installing [AP-12 Manager], the following screen appears first. q to r are common buttons in the [AP-12 Manager] screen. w q e r q <Restore default> Restores all the contents of the screen to the default settings. The AP-12 searches the DHCP serv- er and sets the IP add[...]

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Chapter 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions ………………………………………… 32 ■ Settings …………………………………………………………………………… 32 ■ IP Configuration ………………………………………………………………… 36 ■ MAC security …………?[...]

32 AP-12 MANAGER 4 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions ■ Settings w q Click OK or Apply to register the con- tents of the setting. r e y t u i o Shows the AP-12 ’ s MAC address. The address is also mentioned on the serial number seal. • The MAC address cannot be changed. • The MAC address is a unique address that is assigned to each dev[...]

33 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4 Select the desired channel number for the wireless communication. (default: 11) • The same channel number should be selected with another AP-12 when Bridge mode A or C is selected. • Wireless LAN clients will detect the channel of the AP-12 automatically and select it by themselves in Bridge mode B operation. Enter the desi[...]

34 AP-12 MANAGER 4 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions ■ Settings (continued) Select the wireless LAN functional mode. (default: Access Point) See Chapter 1-1 (p. 2) for details of each mode. The following items appear when you select Bridge Mode A or B. • Remote MAC Address “ Remote MAC Address ” appears when Bridge Mode A (Peer-to-Pee[...]

35 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4 D D Communication channels Set the communication channels of network groups at least four channels apart to avoid interference if two or more access points are available in the wireless trans- mission area. Otherwise, interference may occur due to partial overlap in bandwidth as shown below. Channel settings of 1-6-11, for exam[...]

36 AP-12 MANAGER 4 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions (continued) ■ IP Configuration Set the IP address of the AP-12. Set the desired IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway. • The default settings are; IP Address : 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway : 0.0.0.0 • The end of Subnet Mask can not be changed. • It is not necessary [...]

37 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4 ■ MAC security Sets MAC address security function. This function can only be set when the access point mode or Bridge mode C is selected. Turns the MAC security ON and OFF. ( “ ✓ ” mark appears when set to ON.) (default: OFF) When the Mac security is turned ON, the wireless devices to which a MAC address is registered o[...]

38 AP-12 MANAGER 4 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions (continued) ■ Wep Security (Setting for data security.) Turn the WEP transmission data encryption ON and OFF, and select the encryption level from 64-bit and 128-bit. ( “ ✓ ” mark appears when the encryption is set to ON.) (default: OFF) • 64 bits/128 bits Encrypt the character st[...]

39 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4 Select the desired WEP key number for data encryp- tion. (default:1) The desired key number can be selected between the AP-12 and another AP-12 or terminal. A key, generated by the key generator, is displayed in the text boxes. However, the desired keys in hexa- decimal numbers can be entered into the text boxes directly when n[...]

40 AP-12 MANAGER 4 4-1 [AP-12 Manager] screen descriptions (continued) ■ Show Station Shows all MAC address for registered terminals during access point mode operation. Refresh …………… Renews the MAC address indication. • [AP-12 Manager] recognizes a terminal is still con- nected for 5 minutes (approx.) after the disconnec- tion. AP-12_[...]

41 4 AP-12 MANAGER 4 ■ Version Information Shows the version number for the [AP-12 Manager] and the firmware. (>>) links to Icom home page. AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 41 (1,1)[...]

42 AP-12 MANAGER 4 Turns the splash screen ON and OFF. The screen appears when starting up [AP-12 Manager]. (default: /Display) Selects [AP-12 Manager] icon indicating type from flashing or non-flashing. The icon flashes when checked ( “ ✓ ” appears). (default: /Flash) Turns the password function ON and OFF when start- ing up [AP-12 Manager].[...]

43 4 4-2 The default settings The default settings of [AP-12 Manager] are shown below. ■ Settings • Mac address : The MAC address is described on the serial num- ber seal. (The setting in this field cannot be changed.) • Name : AP-12 • Regulatory : FCC (The setting in this field cannot be changed.) • Channel : 11 • ESS ID : LG • RTS T[...]

4-3 Uninstalling [AP-12 Manager] This section describes [AP-12 Manager] uninstallation. ( Windows XP) When your PC uses an operating system other than Windows XP, follow the on- screen messages or instructions for the OS to uninstall. [Procedure] q Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the [Settings] menu. Double-click <Install/Uni[...]

Chapter 5 SETTING EXAMPLES This chapter describes the minimum setting requirements in each functional mode with a setting example. 5-1 Access point mode ……………………………………………………………… 46 5-2 Bridge mode A (Peer to Peer) …………………………………………………… 47 5-3 Bridge mode B (Clien[...]

46 Set the following items in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen. (pgs. 33, 34) • ESS ID : Set the same ID as the wireless terminal. • Channel : Set the desired channel. - Set the channel at least four channels apart to avoid interference if another AP- 12(s), operating on an other channel(s), are within the transmission area. • Functional mode [...]

47 5 SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5-2 Bridge mode A (Peer-to-Peer) Set the AP-12 and the PC as in the network shown at right. • IP address of the PC should already be set. (See Chapter 2 or 3) • See Chapter 4 (p. 31) for [AP-12 Manager] details. Set the following items in [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen (pgs. 33, 34). • Channel: Set the desired channel [...]

48 SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5-3 Bridge mode B (Client Mode) Set the AP-12 and the PC as in the network shown at right. • IP address of the PC should already be set. (See Chapter 2 or 3) • See Chapter 4 (p. 31) for [AP-12 Manager] details. • Follow the instruction manu- al of the printer server when connecting to the AP-12. (Usually, a crossover cabl[...]

49 5 SETTING EXAMPLE 5 5-4 Bridge mode C (Multi-site) Set the AP-12 and the PC as in the network shown at right. • IP address of the PC should already be set. (See Chapter 2 or 3) • See Chapter 4 (p. 31) for [AP- 12 Manager] details. • Follow the instruction manual of the printer server when con- necting to the AP-12. Usually, a crossover cab[...]

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Chapter 6 IP CONFIGURA TION This chapter describes about changing the PC ’ s IP address. Changing of the PC ’ s IP address is required when setting up a LAN used with the AP-12 with a fixed IP setting and a PC. The default IP address is used with the AP-12 (192.168.0.1) for the setting descrip- tion in this chapter. Changing the PC ’ s IP add[...]

52 IP CONFIGURA TION 6 6-1 For Windows XP [Procedure] q Boot up the PC. • The log-on screen appears. w Log on as the administrator . e After the PC has booted up, click <Start> and select [C ontrol Panel] from the [S ettings] menu. r Click [Network and Internet Connections]. t Click [Network Connection]. y Right-click [Local Area Connection[...]

53 6 IP CONFIGURA TION 6 i Select [Use the following IP address] and enter the IP address and subnet mask, then click [OK] to enable the specified settings. Click 1. Enter 2. Click 3. AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 53 (1,1)[...]

54 IP CONFIGURA TION 6 6-2 For Windows 98/98SE/Me [Procedure] q Click <Start> and select [Control Panel] from the [Settings] menu. Click [Network]. w Verify that [TCP/IP −> The Ethernet card name] is displayed in the screen. Click [TCP/IP] then, [Pr operties]. Click 2. Click 1. Click 1. Enter 2. Click 3. e Click the [S pecify an IP addre[...]

55 6 6-3 For Windows 2000 [Procedure] q Start the PC. • The Window 2000 log-on screen appears. w Log on as the Administrator . e Click <Start> and select [N etwork and Dial-up Connections] from the [Settings] menu. Then, double click [Local Area Connection] icon which shows your Ethernet card name. Double-click r Click [P roperties]. Click [...]

56 6-3 For Windows 2000 (Continued) t Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and then [Pr operties]. Click 1. Click 2. y Select [Us e the following IP address] and enter the IP address and subnet mask, then click [OK] to enable the specified settings. Click 3. Click 1. Enter 2. IP CONFIGURA TION 6 AP-12_USA 02.7.26 9:32 AM Page 56 (1,1)[...]

Chapter 7 REFERENCES 7-1 Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………… 58 7-2 Connecting the AP-12 and HUB ………………………………………………… 60 7-3 Verifying the connection to the AP-12 ………………………………………… 60 7-4 Failure in searching for the AP-12 [...]

58 REFERENCES 7 7-1 T roubleshooting If your AP-12 seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. NO power comes ON. Television interfer- ence (TVI) or broadcast interfer- ence (BCI) occurs. Communication with the AP-12 has failed. Wired LAN indica- tor does not light. [AP-12 Manager] un- able t[...]

59 7 REFERENCES 7 Connection to the AP-12 has failed after restoring. No IP address is assigned from the DHCP server. Wireless LAN ter- minal(s) unable to obtain an IP ad- dress from the DHCP server via the AP-12. “ Automatic ” is im- possible to set. [AP-12 Manager] or [Easy Setting Wizard] cannot find the AP-12. Wireless commu- nication is im[...]

60 REFERENCES 7 7-3 V erifying the connection to the AP-12 The IP packet received condition of the other PC can be easily checked by pinging when the IP address for each terminal is set correctly. Enter the following command in the MS-DOS window to verify by pinging. “ ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ” Enter the desired AP-12 ’ s IP address for “ xxx.[...]

61 7 REFERENCES 7 7-4 Failure in searching for the AP-12 Manual IP address setting is necessary when no AP-12 is found (the following screen appears) using [Easy Setting Wizard] or [AP-12 Manager], even if the con- nection between the AP-12 and the PC is correct. • The following screen may take 30 sec. or more to appear. D D When using [Easy Sett[...]

62 REFERENCES 7 7-4 Failure in searching for the AP-12 (continued) r Enter the desired IP address for the AP-12. The network part must be the same as the PC ’ s IP address. t Enter the MAC address, described on the serial number seal. y Turn the power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn the power ON again. u Click <Set IP>. i After 30 se[...]

63 7 REFERENCES 7 o Click <Search>. !1 Click [IP Configuration] and set the AP-12 ’ s IP address as desired. !2 Click <OK> to register all the settings in the screen to the AP-12. !0 Select the AP-12, then click <Connect>. • [AP-12 Manager] Settings screen appears. Click Click 2. Click 1. Displays the connected AP-12 ’ s IP [...]

64 REFERENCES 7 7-5 IP address confirmation When the PC ’ s IP address, including network part, is unknown, refer to the following instructions for confirmation. - Reset the desired fixed IP address manually, or obtain an IP address from the DHCP server by connecting the PC to the LAN. ■ Windows XP [Procedure] q Click <Start> and select [[...]

65 7 REFERENCES 7 ■ Windows 98/98SE/Me [Procedure] q Click <Start> and select [Run]. w Enter “ winipcfg ” and push [Enter]. e Click [ ▼ ] and select the desired Ethernet card. • IP address assigned to the PC is displayed. Select 1. Confirm 2. ■ Windows 2000 [Procedure] q Click <Start> and select [P rogram]. Then, click [Comm[...]

66 REFERENCES 7 7-6 Connection to the router type modem This section describes the connection between a router type modem and the AP-12 with the default setting. There are different types of modems available — bridging type and router type. IMPORTANT!: The AP-12 cannot be connected to a bridging type modem directly. Bridging type modem: Usually c[...]

67 7 REFERENCES 7 D D Connection to the router type modem [Procedure] q Connect the AP-12 and the router type modem using the supplied patch cable. w Connect the AC adaptor to turn the AP-12 power ON. • The [POWER] indicator and the LAN indicator lights. • The [Wireless LAN] indicator flashes. * Check the Ethernet cable connection and type if t[...]

68 REFERENCES 7 7-7 Specifications • Input power : 7.5 V DC ± 5% (Negative grounding) With supplied AC adapter is 90 to 132 V AC • Current drain : Transmit 400 mA (typical) Receive 350 mA (typical) • Operating temperature range : 0 to +55 ° C; +32 to +131 ° F • Dimensions : 100.0(W) × 30.5(H) × 70.0(D) mm 3 15 ⁄ 16 (W) × 1 3 ⁄ 16 [...]

69 7 REFERENCES 7 • LAN interface : Ethernet plug (Type RJ-45) Based on IEEE802.3/10BASE-T • Transmission rate : 10 Mpbs • User interface : Status indicators (Power, Wired LAN, Wireless LAN) • System requirements : PC/AT compatible computer Windows XP/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 98 or Windows 98 SE. * The stated specifications may be su[...]

70 REFERENCES 7 7-8 Glossary Access point A generic name for devices or points to connect a wired LAN and wireless LAN. BSS ID (Basic Service Set-IDentifier) Specified wireless LAN in MAC class. The ID is uses the MAC address that is assigned to each network device. Client A generic name for network devices which relay packets at a MAC address leve[...]

71 7 REFERENCES 7 Password A character string which must be entered by a user who is accessing a network because of network security. If a password is set, the user cannot access unless the user enters the valid password correctly. Patch Cable The transmission signal cable and receiving signal cable are wired straight to communicate correctly. Gene[...]

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