Airlink101 AP411W User Manual
Model # AP411W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
Table of Contents
Package Contents.........................................................................................................3
Introduction................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Access Point....................................................................................... 6
Establishing Wireless Connection...............................................................................7
Configuring the Access Point (Optional).................................................................... 7
Web Configuration Utility........................................................................................... 12
Advanced Setup..........................................................................................................13
Statistics......................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................28
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................31
Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 32
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Package Contents
• Wireless 108Mbps SuperG Access Point
• Power Adapter-DC 5V, 2.0A
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
• One Set of SMA Antenna
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your distributor.
System Requirements for Configuration:
• Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based, operating systems with an
installed Ethernet adapter
• Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 and above
Introduction
With the 108Mbps SuperG Wireless Access Point, bandwidth-intensive applications
like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move
across the network more quickly.
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless Access Point is capable of operating in one of 5
different modes to meet your wireless networking needs. The SuperG Access Point can
operate as an access point, access point-to-access point bridging mode, access
point-to-multipoint bridging mode, access point client mode, or as a repeater.
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless Access Point is an ideal solution for quickly creating
and extending a wireless local area network (WLAN) in offices or other workplaces, trade
shows, and special events. Unlike most access points, the SuperG Access Point
provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps in SuperG mode when used with other
108Mbps Wireless SuperG products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible
with 802.11b devices.
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless Access Point has the newest, strongest, most
advanced security features available today. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) authorizes
and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals.
WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every
10,000 packets. This ensures greater security than the standard WEP security. (By
contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementation required the keys to be changed
manually.)
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Connections
Receptor
for the Power
Adapter
Pressing the
Reset Button restores the
Access Point to its original
factory default settings.
The LAN Port is Auto-MDI/MDIX. You can insert
either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet
cable in this port in order to connect the Access
Point to the local network.
LEDs
Power: Solid green indicates power is on.
LAN: Solid green indicates an established connection. Blinking green indicates activity
on the Ethernet port.
WLAN: Blinking green indicates wireless connection.
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Wireless Basics
Installation Considerations
The 108Mbps SuperG Wireless Access Point lets you access your network, using a
wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,
however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that
the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary
depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your
home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic
guidelines:
A. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the 108Mbps SuperG Wireless
Access Point and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce
your SuperG Wireless Access Point’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your
devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
B. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5
meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree
angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel
straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
C. Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum
studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and
computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open
doorways and not other materials.
D. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or
appliances that generate RF noise.
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Connecting the Access Point
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the Ethernet port of the access point and
connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port of a router.
Step 2 Power on the access point by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter
to the power jack of the access point and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.
Step 3 Make sure the Power and LAN lights on the Access point are lit, and the WLAN
light is blinking. If not, verify the cables are functional and try the above steps again.
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Establishing Wireless Connection
Below are the default wireless settings of the access point. You must configure your
wireless network adapter to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection
with the access point.
SSID: default
Operating Mode: Infrastructure
Authentication: Open System
Encryption: disabled
Restart your computer after establishing a signal strength/link quality with the access
point.
Configuring the Access Point (Optional)
By default, the Access Point is set to function as an AP which bridges the wireless clients
with the wired part of your network. If you need to use the Access Point other than as an
AP, or if you want to enable encryption, you’ll need to configure it through its web
configuration utility.
To access the Access Point’s web configuration utility, you’ll need to assign a static IP
address of 10.0.0.x (where x is any number between 2 - 254) to your computer. Please
follow the steps below to assign a static IP address.
Step 1 Right-click on My Network Places from your desktop and click on Properties.
(For Windows 98, right-click on Network Neighborhood and click on Properties).
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Step 2 Right-click on either Wireless Network Connection (if you’re using a wireless
card to connect to the AP), or Local Area Connection (if you’re using an Ethernet card
to connect to the AP) and click Properties.
Step 3 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address of 10.0.0.x (where
x is any number between 2 - 254). Also enter 255.0.0.0 for the Subnet mask and
10.0.0.1 for the Default gateway and click OK.
Step 5 Click Close.
Step 6 Open the web browser and type in 10.0.0.1 in the address field and press Enter.
Step 7 At the login screen, enter admin for both the user name and password, and click
OK.
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Step 8 To setup SSID and WEP encryption, click on the Setup Wizard link and click
Next.
Step 9 The default SSID is default and the default channel number is 6. You may enter
any SSID and channel number to match your current wireless network. Click Next.
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