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    User Manual Wireless108M Acc ess P oint CG-WLAPGMN[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 1 1 C ontents Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................... 2 1. Product Introduction................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Packing Cont ent.......................................................[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 2 2 2 2 2 FC C Interference Sta tement This device complies with P art 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any int erference received , including inter ference that may cause undesired operation. This Broadband Wirel[...]

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    3 3 3 WLAPGMN User Manual 3 3 corega WLAPGMN is a high speed Wireless Access P oint, which support IEEE 802.11b/g standard with speed up to 108 Mbps provide higher data rate and through is suitable f or user who has high speed transmission requirement. corega WLAPGMN supports enhanced security Functions to protect your PCs from outside intruders . [...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 4 4 4 1. LAN LED (Green) On: Connected Blink: T ransmitting or receiving data OFF: Disconnected 2. WLAN LED (Green) ON: Connected Blink: T ransmitting or receiving data OFF: Disconnected 3. Power LED(Gr een) Indicate power configura tion 4. Detachable Antenna Connector 5. LAN por t Be connected with PC or Hub 6. Init buttom Pre[...]

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    5 5 WLAPGMN User Manual 5 2.1 Envir onment Requirements • A computer has configured TCP/IP • An availabe RJ-45 port on an Ethernet Hub/Switch/Router/Modem • A WLAN adapter which compliance with IEEE802.11g , IEEE802.11b, or IEEE802.11 standard. • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.78 abov e browser . 2.2 Install the pr[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 6 6 6 2.3 Connect to WL AN adapter First at all, you ha ve to prepare a WLAN adapter which has been installed in computer , and verify the setting of the WLAN adapter are the same as WLAPGMN, which default settings as below : • Communication Mode: Infrastru cture • ESSID: corega • Channel: 6 • WEP: OFF • WP A: OFF Hub/[...]

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    7 7 WLAPGMN User Manual 7 This section lead you to configure the settings of wireless LAN adapt ers installed in other computers to connect with WLAPGMN. There ’ re three situations show as below: 3.1 Setting up the Centr ino in W in-XP(SP1) OS 1. From the [Start Menu], selec t [Settings] -> [Control P anel]-> [Net- work]-> double click[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 8 8 3. Setting completed, it is available t o sur f on internet through WLAPGMN. 3.2 Setting up the Centr ino in W in-XP(SP2) OS 1. From the [Start Menu], selec t [Settings] -> [Control P anel]-> [Net- work]->double click [ Wireless network connection]. 2. In following screen, please select [corega] in the listing of av[...]

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    9 WLAPGMN User Manual 9 3. If the WLAPGMN has not enable the security function, it will show up below screen, click [Connect Anyway] to con tinue. * Note: 1. “ corega” is the default ESSID of WLAPGMN, once ESSID in WLAPGMN has been changed, the ESSID in WLAN adapter has to be changed, too . 2. If the WLAPGMN has enabled security function, it wi[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 10 10 10 3.3 Setting up corega WLAN adapter Follo wing steps were taken corega WLCB54GS for instanc e: 1. Double click icon on system tra y , and it will show up the utility screen. If there’ s no icon appears on syst em tray , please press [Start] => [Programs]=>[corega C G-WL CB54GS]=> [ Wireless LAN Utility]. 2. Pl[...]

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    11 11 WLAPGMN User Manual 11 This section take Windows XP f or instance. Before starting, you hav e to set up TCP/IP and w eb browser first. The steps as below: Step1. Setting T CP/IP 1. From the [Start Menu], selec t [Settings] => select [Control Panel]=>select [Network]=> select [Connections], => click and press right button of the m[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 12 12 3. Select b oth [Use the f ollowing IP address] and [Use the follo w- ing DNS server addresses] (Recommended). Enter the IP address between 192.168.1.1~192.168.254 range (exc ept 192.168.1.230); submask is 255.255.255.0=>click [Advanc ed]. 4. Return back to [Local Area Connection Properties] screen => click [OK] to c[...]

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    13 WLAPGMN User Manual 13 2. Click [Connections] tab=>select [LAN Settings]. 3. Please uncheck the three items in below screen (don ’t select any- one)=> click [OK]. Uncheck these 3 items---->[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 14 14 4. Please click [OK] to close the [Internet Options] screen. Step3. Setting Utility Program T o make sure successful setting, please exit the virus and firewall pro- gram before setting the products. After setting completed , they can be opened again. 1. Double click the web browser (this section take IE6.0 for instance).[...]

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    15 WLAPGMN User Manual 15 Y ou are now in the utility program for setting , details as below : 4.1 Status 1. Select [Stauts], it will display all status for c orega WLAPGMN. 4.2 W izard ( Q uick Installation) This section will lead you quick installation. 1. Select [ Wizard] => Press [Next].[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 16 16 2. Y ou will see [SSID] and [Channel] in the following screen, you may change it or not, but recommanded to change it to make sure the security . ＊ Note: the default SSID(ESSID) is "corega", and default channel is 6. 3. Recommanded to click [Enable] from WEP setting screen, => select [64Bits], [128Bits], or [...]

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    17 WLAPGMN User Manual 17 4. Setting completed, please press [Reboot] for saving the changes . 5. It will show up Saving screen, few seconds later , it will return to re-login prompt box. 6. Change the same ESSID for all WLAN adapters which connected to WLAPGMN. 4.3 Advanc ed 4.3.1 Configur ation <IP Address> 1. Click[Advanced]->[C onfig[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 18 18 Item Description MAC Address Display corega WLAPGMN’ s Mac address Get IP From There are 2 selections: Manual and DHCP * Default is [Manual]. IP Address Default is [192.168.1.230]. Subnet Mask Default is [255.255.255.0]. Default Gateway Default is [192.168.1.1]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click[...]

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    19 WLAPGMN User Manual 19 Beacon Interval (20-1000) Default is [100], recommanded don't change it. DTIM (1-255) Default is [1], recommand don't change it. Fragmen tation Length (256~2346) Enter even numbers. Default is [2346], recommanded don't change it. RTS Length (256~2346) Default is [2346], recommanded don't change it. T ra[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 20 20 Item Specification Authentication Once choosing WEP must select [Shared Key]; choosing WP A will directly click [OK] to go next step. * Default is [Open System]. V aild Key Select one of default WEP Key groups F irst~F ourth. First Key ~ F ourth Key Please enter 10 characters for 64Bit; 26 charac ters for 128Bit or 32 cha[...]

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    21 WLAPGMN User Manual 21 2. Enter 9~63 characters in [PassPhr ase]->select [Cipher T ype], once configure completed , click [Apply]. * Note: 1. Group Key Update Interval: enter a number to indicate the key exchanged per minute . 2. If any setting has been changed, you hav e to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to save the changes. ＊ [ WP A-EAP]:[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 22 22 2. Enter 9~63 characters in [P assPhrase]->select [Cipher T ype], setting [Security Ser ver Settings] table, once configure complet ed, click [Apply]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to save the changes. <Access C ontrol Settings> 1. Click[Advanced]->[C onfi[...]

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    23 WLAPGMN User Manual 23 Item Description Control Disable: Disable the mac address filter function. Accept:Only connect with the mac address which list the table. Reject:Only conntect with the mac address which list the table. MAC Address Enter the mac address of the WLAN adapter which connected with computer .(charac ter of 0~9; A~F) * Note: If [...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 24 24 Hub/Switch Internet 2. P to MP Bridge Mode: each one set the same channel, different ESSID Click[Advanc ed]->[Configuration]->[AP Mode]->[PtMP Bridge]- >enter Mac Address in [Remote AP MA C Address], once configure completed , click [Apply]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot][...]

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    25 WLAPGMN User Manual 25 3. Repeater Mode: each one set the same ESSID Click[Advanc ed]->[Configuration]->[AP Mode]->[AP Repeater]- >enter Mac Address in [Root AP MA C Address]->configure [Sit e Survey], once configure completed, click [Apply]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to sa[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 26 26 * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to save the changes. Hub/Switch Internet <WLAN Partition> Click[Advanc ed]->[Configuration]->[ WLAN Partition]->check the box, once configure completed , click [Apply].[...]

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    27 WLAPGMN User Manual 27 * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to save the changes. <Device Information> Click[Advanc ed]->[Configuration]->[Device Inf ormation]->setting [System Name], once configure complet ed, click [Apply]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 28 28 <Misc> Click[Advanc ed]->[Management]-[Misc], once configure c ompleted, click [Apply]. * Note: If any setting has been changed , you have to click [Reboot]- >[Restart] to save the changes. 4.3.3 Maintenance <Update Firmw are> Click[Advanc ed]->[Maintaince]->[Update F irmware]- >[Browse]=>sel[...]

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    29 WLAPGMN User Manual 29 1. Click [Advanced]->[Maintenanc e]->[Restar t Syst em]->all new set- tings will be saved . 2. It will show up the Saving screen, several seconds later , it will return to re-login screen. * Note: • This function is the same as [Reboot]. • If any setting changes, please run this function to save and apply the [...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 30 30 30 4.4 Statistics The screen displays the sta tistics of throughput. 4.5 Reboot 1. Click [Reboot]->click [Restar t], all new settings will be saved . 2. It will show up the Saving screen, severl seconds later , it will return to re-login screen. * Note: • This function is the same as [Advanced]->[Maintainc e]->[[...]

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    31 31 WLAPGMN User Manual 31 There are 2 wa ys for solving your problems: (1) First , please see following “F AQ” t o check your problem. (2) Please go to http://www .corega-asia.c om, click “Suppor ts ”=>select “Online Customer Support” , => fill in the form, =>click “submit” . W e’ll reply you as soon as possible. Q1. [...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 32 32 fire glass wall or door . It is to say to a void the barriers between WLAPGMN and Wireless LAN adapter . 2. Shor ten the distance between WLAPGMN and WLAN adapters. 3. Adjust the antenna direction. Q4. How to set/change the id and password for Utility Pr ogram? Ans: In utility program, Click[Advanced]->[Management]- &g[...]

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    33 WLAPGMN User Manual 33 * Once you for get the password or want to r eturn to initial status, please run this function. * Details please refer to [chapter 5. F AQ-Q6]. Q7. How to get the latest firmware? Ans: Please go to http://www .corega-asia.com, =>click supports >download >select “firmware ” , =>select and click the model w[...]

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    WLAPGMN User Manual 34 34 34 Standard WLAN:IEEE802.11 IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11g LAN: IEEE802.3 IEEE802.3u IEEE802.3x LAN Interface 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T×1 RJ-45 por t Frequency Band 2.4~2.5 GHz T ransmission method DS-SS/OFDM M odulation system IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, C CK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, OFDM Memory Capacity 4 MB Flash R[...]

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    35 35 WLAPGMN User Manual 35 corega K.K. designs , develops and markets professional networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium enterprises and home user ’ s easy-to-use, qualit y and reliable services of networking solutions requirements. Established in 1986, corega 100% f ounded by Allied T el- esis Group in Y okoha[...]

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