Arcadyan Technology WN4501FARC User Manual
User Manual
Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
April, 2004
Version 1.1
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PART NUMBER 5990-7732
PART NUMBER 149100007300J R01
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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Inventory Checklist...................................................................................... 8
1.2 Supported Security ..................................................................................... 8
2 Antenna Attachment..........................................................................................9
3 Security Settings ............................................................................................. 10
4 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration ...................................................... 11
4.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration ............. 11
4.2 Setting the Network name and Network Security ......................................... 11
4.2.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security).................................... 15
4.2.2 WPA: Setting the Network Key (Network Security) ................................... 17
Verifying your Wireless Network Connection........................................................ 19
4.2.3 Ad-Hoc Network ................................................................................... 20
5 Activating Access Point Mode.......................................................................... 21
5.1 Installation ............................................................................................... 22
5.2 Verifying your Wireless Network Connection............................................... 27
6 Access Point Mode ......................................................................................... 28
6.1 Launching the SoftAP ................................................................................28
6.2 The Wireless SoftAP Dialog Box................................................................. 30
6.2.1 File Menu .............................................................................................31
6.2.1.1 Minimize to System Tray................................................................31
6.2.1.2 Exit ............................................................................................. 31
6.2.2 Tools Menu........................................................................................... 32
6.2.2.1 Switch to Station Mode ................................................................. 32
6.2.2.2 Disable / Enable Wireless.............................................................35
6.2.2.3 Change Admin Password…...........................................................37
6.2.2.4 Options…....................................................................................39
6.2.2.5 Status….......................................................................................50
6.2.3 Help Menu ........................................................................................... 54
6.3 Setting Security ........................................................................................ 55
6.3.1 WEP Security Settings ............................................................................55
WPA Security Settings........................................................................................ 58
7 Station Mode .................................................................................................60
7.1 Launching the SoftAP ................................................................................60
7.2 The Wireless SoftAP Dialog Box................................................................. 61
7.2.1 File Menu .............................................................................................63
7.2.1.1 Minimize to System Tray................................................................63
7.2.1.2 Exit ............................................................................................. 63
7.2.2 Tools Menu........................................................................................... 64
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7.3 Switch to Access Point Mode ....................................................................64
7.3.1.1 Disable / Enable Wireless.............................................................67
7.3.1.2 Change Admin Password…...........................................................69
7.3.1.3 Options…....................................................................................70
7.3.1.4 Status….......................................................................................71
7.3.2 Help Menu ........................................................................................... 73
7.4 Setting Security ........................................................................................ 73
8 Uninstalling the SoftAP .................................................................................... 74
9 Appendix A: Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 76
9.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................76
10 Appendix B: Regulatory Notices..................................................................... 79
10.1 Regulatory Notices ...................................................................................79
10.2 Federal Communication Commission Notices............................................... 79
10.3 European Notices..................................................................................... 80
10.4 Canadian Notice ..................................................................................... 81
11 Index .......................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment.............................................................................................. 9
Figure 2: Wireless Network icon........................................................................................ 11
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ............................................................. 12
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ..............................................13
Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box ..................................................... 14
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ..............................................15
Figure 7: Wireless network properties dialog box ................................................................ 16
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ..............................................17
Figure 9: Wireless network properties dialog box ................................................................ 18
Figure 10: Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box.................................................. 19
Figure 11: Conversion to Access Point Mode.......................................................................22
Figure 12: Preparing to Install............................................................................................ 23
Figure 13: SoftAP Setup Status........................................................................................... 23
Figure 14: Driver Installation..............................................................................................24
Figure 15: Network Settings .............................................................................................. 24
Figure 16: Installing.......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 17: Configuring Network Components...................................................................... 25
Figure 18: Starting Services............................................................................................... 26
Figure 19: Wireless SoftAP icon.........................................................................................26
Figure 20: Software Access Point icon ................................................................................ 27
Figure 21: Launching; Software Access Point icon................................................................ 28
Figure 22: Launching; Software Access Point icon menu ....................................................... 29
Figure 23: Wireless SoftAP dialog box ............................................................................... 29
Figure 24: Wireless SoftAP menus...................................................................................... 30
Figure 25: Wireless SoftAP File menu ................................................................................. 31
Figure 26: AP Mode Tools menu ........................................................................................ 32
Figure 27: AP Mode Tools menu ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 28: Switch to Station Mode .....................................................................................33
Figure 29: Station Mode switch successful...........................................................................34
Figure 30: SoftAP in Station Mode .....................................................................................34
Figure 31: Wireless SoftAP dialog box. Tools menu ............................................................35
Figure 32: Wireless SoftAP dialog box; Wireless Disabled ...................................................36
Figure 33: Tools menu; Enable Wireless .............................................................................36
Figure 34: Tools menu; Change Admin Password… ............................................................. 37
Figure 35: Change Password dialog box ............................................................................ 38
Figure 36: Prompt dialog box for Admin Password .............................................................. 39
Figure 37: Tools menu; Options Selection ...........................................................................39
Figure 38: Options; General Settings tab ............................................................................ 40
Figure 39: Options; Wireless AP tab .................................................................................. 41
Figure 40: Types of Security ..............................................................................................42
Figure 41: Advanced Wireless AP tab ................................................................................ 44
Figure 42: Options; Devices tab......................................................................................... 45
Figure 43: Microsoft Modes .............................................................................................. 46
Figure 44: Mode Switch selections ..................................................................................... 47
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Figure 45: Options; MAC Filtering tab................................................................................ 48
Figure 46: MAC Filtering Enabled...................................................................................... 49
Figure 47: MAC Address input .......................................................................................... 49
Figure 48: Tools menu; Status…......................................................................................... 50
Figure 49: Status of Wireless AP ........................................................................................ 51
Figure 50: Status of Devices ..............................................................................................52
Figure 51: Status of Stations .............................................................................................. 53
Figure 52: Wireless SoftAP Help menu ...............................................................................54
Figure 53: Software Access Point icon ................................................................................ 55
Figure 54: Wireless SoftAP dialog box ............................................................................... 55
Figure 55: WEP Security choices........................................................................................ 56
Figure 56: Software Access Point icon ................................................................................ 58
Figure 57: Wireless SoftAP dialog box ............................................................................... 58
Figure 58: Wireless AP tab; WPA Personal TKIP & AES selected ........................................... 59
Figure 59: Launching; Software Access Point icon................................................................ 60
Figure 60: Launching; Software Access Point icon menu ....................................................... 60
Figure 61: Wireless SoftAP dialog box ............................................................................... 61
Figure 62: Wireless SoftAP; Station Mode........................................................................... 61
Figure 63: Wireless SoftAP File menu ................................................................................. 63
Figure 64: AP Mode Tools menu ........................................................................................ 64
Figure 65: Station Mode Tools menu .................................................................................. 65
Figure 66: Switch to Access Point Mode .............................................................................65
Figure 67: Access Point Mode switch successful................................................................... 66
Figure 68: SoftAP in Access Point Mode .............................................................................66
Figure 69: Wireless SoftAP dialog box. Tools menu ............................................................67
Figure 70: Wireless SoftAP dialog box; Wireless Disabled ...................................................67
Figure 71: Tools menu; Enable Wireless .............................................................................68
Figure 72: Tools menu; Change Admin Password… ............................................................. 69
Figure 73: Change Password dialog box ............................................................................ 70
Figure 75: Tools menu; Options Selection ...........................................................................70
Figure 86: Tools menu; Status…......................................................................................... 71
Figure 87: Status of Wireless AP ........................................................................................ 71
Figure 88: Status of Devices ..............................................................................................72
Figure 90: Wireless SoftAP Help menu ...............................................................................73
Figure 97: InstallShield Wizard ......................................................................................... 74
Figure 98: NetCfgWizard dialog box ................................................................................ 75
Figure 99: InstallShield Wizard complete............................................................................ 75
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1 Introduction
Welcome!
Your HP HP PC includes a Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device. This device allows you to establish
a wireless network using your HP PC as a Wireless Access Point or as a Wireless Client (Station
Mode) if you already have a wireless network running.
Today, millions of people are installing 802.11 Access Points (Gateways) for wireless networking.
Your HP PC is communicating wirelessly via an embedded Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device. The
Wireless Software Access Point (SoftAP) available on your HP HP PC is capable of turning your HP
HP PC into a wireless Access Point (Gateway) enabling other wireless LAN products to connect to
the internet through your HP PC securely with high-speed access.
The main purpose of the SoftAP is to provide two modes of accessing the internet: Station Mode
(Client Mode) or Access Point Mode (AP Mode).
: It is required that you already have internet access established through an ISP prior to using
Note
the SoftAP. For further information, please consult your ISP.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like
to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Station Mode.
If your HP HP PC is connected to the internet and you would like instructions on how to configure
for other machines to share the internet connection through this HP PC please refer to Chapter 4,
Activating Access Point Mode for information on initiating AP Mode.
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1.1 Inventory Checklist
Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Device:
• CD-ROM (Contains full User’s Manual)
• Antenna (Screws to the connector on the back of your HP PC. See Chapter 3)
• Printed Quick Install Guide
1.2 Supported Security
In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion four key features are enabled on
the Software Access Point:
• WPA personal security
• WEP encryption
• MAC filtering
Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Device or refer to the chapters on
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
, Access Point Mode
or Station Mode for detailed information regarding the set up of either WEP or WPA security and
the use of MAC Filtering.
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A
A
2 Antenna Attachment
This chapter contains instructions for antenna installation.
Note:
If you have already attached the antenna to your HP HP PC, please skip to Chapter 3.
1. Screw the antenna connector (A) to the antenna jack (B) located on the back of the HP PC.
It is assumed that there is an existing wireless LAN network with an internet connection that
has been set up on your computer prior to using the Software Access Point. Please consult
your ISP for further information.
B
OR
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment
2. Place the HP PC on a table or place the antenna in an elevated and open area to achieve the
best wireless performance.
B
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3 Security Settings
Security can be set up using WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
It is important to set up matching security types between 802.11 devices. Be certain to check the
type of security on your other wireless 802.11b/g device(s ) in order to decide which type of
security needs to be set up on your HP PC.
WEP security was the original security standard provided for wireless 802.11 devices. WPA
security is a more recent standard of security available, yet all 802.11b/g devices are not yet
compatible with the WPA standard.
Note:
After deciding which type of security you need to use with your Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
refer to the individual Mode chapter for information on establishing either WEP or WPA security:
WPA security can either be “WPA Personal TKIP” or “WPA Personal AES”. There is no
noticeable difference between these types of WPA nor is there a difference when
establishing either in the SoftAP. It is only necessary to ensure WPA TKIP and AES
compliance with the other 802.11b/g devices you are connecting if you wish to set up
WPA security. If your other 802.11b/g devices do not list either TKIP or AES they are most
likely compliant with both.
•
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see Chapter 4, section 4.2.
• Access Point Mode (AP Mode):
For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see Chapter 6, section 6.3.
: In order to use Access Point Mode (AP Mode) you must first convert your HP PC to
Note
AP Mode (See Chapter 5).
• Station Mode:
For information on establishing either WEP or WPA security see Chapter 4, section 4.2.
For information on using Station Mode after converting to AP Mode see Chapter 7.
:
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4 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
This chapter contains information on configuring your HP PC for Station Mode (as a client) if you
do not wish to convert to Access Point Mode (AP Mode).
It is necessary to complete the steps in Section 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using Windows
XP
Wireless Network Configuration.
Note:
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like
to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Station Mode. Due to Windows
XP
running the SoftAP in Station or Client Mode. To continue using your HP PC in Station Mode you
will need only to set-up the Network name and network security (Start with section 3.1).
If your HP HP PC is connected to the internet and you would like instructions on how to configure
for other machines to share the internet connection through this HP PC please refer to Chapter 4,
Activating Access Point Mode, for information on AP Mode.
It is assumed that there is an existing wireless network with connection to the internet. If
not, please consult your ISP for further information on establishing an internet connection.
Zero Configuration
(Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration) your HP PC is currently
4.1 Launching Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration
To launch Windows XP Wireless Network Configuration:
1. In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon.
Note:
There may be multiple
Network icons in the system
Figure 2: Wireless Network icon
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Network icon menu.
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box will appear.
4.2 Setting the Network name and Network Security
Your HP PC is running the Software Access Point in Station or Client Mode by default. After
launching the program (See Section 3.1, Launching the program) you will need to input the
tray. Choose the one for
Wireless Network Connection
as shown.
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Network name and Network Key. The Network name and Network Key must both be set up for
your HP PC to function with your current network in Station Mode.
Before setting up the Network name and Network Key on your HP PC you must identify this
information on your current wireless network:
• Network name (SSID)
• Security WPA-PSK Key OR Security WEP Key
The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears when you have launched Windows XP
Wireless Zero Configuration:
Note:
Your Network
name must appear in
the Available wireless
networks box. Any
other listed available
wireless networks
represent the wireless
networks established
within range of your
HP HP PC. These will
vary and do not
rovide secured
access to the internet.
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box
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1. Choose your Wireless Network in the Available wireless networks selection box.
2. Select Advanced.
The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
3. Select the General tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the “This connection uses the following items:”
selection box.
5. Select Properties.
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The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears with the General tab displayed.
Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box
6. Verify that the following choices are selected:
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically
Obtaining an IP address automatically is recommended. If static IP address settings
Note:
are preferred, refer to your own wireless network settings.
7. Select OK.
You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
For instructions on how to set WEP security refer to Section 3.2.1. For instructions on how to set
WPA security refer to Section 3.2.2.
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4.2.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)
Securing your Software Access Point enabled network is essential in a wireless network
environment. Security for the Software Access Point is maintained through the following features:
• Support for WPA (WPA-Personal Security (Wi-Fi protected access) AES and TKIP)
• Support for the WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol)
• Support for MAC address filtering
This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WEP security on your HP PC. If you are
currently running a WPA enabled device, skip to Section 2.2.3, WPA: Setting the Network Key
(Network Security).
In order to set up your Network Key (WEP security feature) you will need to do the following:
1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box:
• Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
• Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks icon menu.
• Verify that the wireless network you wish to set up security for is highlighted in the
“Available wireless networks” selection box.
• Select Advanced.
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
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2. Select Refresh to the right of the Available networks selection box.
3. Highlight the Network name (SSID) of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or
Wireless Gateway in the “Available networks” selection box.
4. Select Configure
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
Figure 7: Wireless network properties dialog box
5. Verify that the Network name (SSID) is the same as the one selected in step 3 of this
section.
6. Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”.
7. Verify that the Network Authentication is set to Open.
8. Verify that the Data Encryption is set to WEP.
9. Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless
Gateway.
Note:
Either a HEX or ASCII format is necessary when using the WEP interface. Your WEP
enabled device should already have either HEX or ASCII format pass-phrase associated.
Consult the information asked for in section 2.2 on page___________.
•
HEX: 10 characters in HEX notation for 40 bit, or 26 characters for 128 bit.
•
ASCII: 5 characters for 40 bit, 13 characters for 128 bit.
10. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
11. Select OK.
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You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
In order to verify your wireless connection see section 2.4, Verifying your Wireless Connection.
4.2.2 WPA: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)
Securing your Software Access Point enabled network is essential in a wireless network
environment. Security for the Software Access Point is maintained through the following features:
• Support for WPA (WPA-Personal Security (Wi-Fi protected access) AES and TKIP)
• Support for the WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol)
• Support for MAC address filtering
• Automatic enabling of MS ICF (Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall).
This section gives instruction on how to correctly set up WPA security on your HP PC. If you are
currently running a WEP enabled device, skip to Section 2.2.3, WEP: Setting the Network Key
(Network Security).
In order to set up your Network Key (WPA security feature) you will need to do the following:
12. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box:
• Right click on the Wireless Networks icon in the system tray.
• Select View Available Wireless Networks from the Wireless Networks icon menu.
• Verify that the wireless network you wish to set up security for is highlighted in the
“Available wireless networks” selection box.
• Select Advanced.
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box
13. Select Refresh to the right of the Available networks selection box.
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14. Highlight the Network name (SSID) of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or
Wireless Gateway in the “Available networks” selection box.
15. Select Configure
The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.
Figure 9: Wireless network properties dialog box
16. Verify that the Network name (SSID) is the same as the one selected in step 3 of this
section.
17. Uncheck the box “The key is provided for me automatically”.
18. Verify that the Network Authentication is set to WPA-PSK.
19. Verify that the Data Encryption is set to TKIP.
20. Input the Network Key of your Access Point, Wireless Broadband Router or Wireless
Gateway.
Note:
A 6 – 32 character alphanumeric key-phrase is necessary when using the WPA interface.
WPA does not require HEX or ASCII notation common with WEP keys. Your WPA
enabled device should already have a 6 – 32 character alphanumeric key-phrase.
Consult the information asked for in section 2.2.
21. Input the Network Key a second time into the “Confirm network key” box.
22. Select OK.
You are returned to the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
In order to verify your wireless connection see section 2.4, Verifying your Wireless Connection.
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Verifying your Wireless Network Connection
Once you have input the Network name and Network Key you should be connected wirelessly in
Station Mode, as a Client (See Section 3.2.1 or Section 3.2.2 for further information). It is now
possible to verify your wireless connection using the HP PC.
In order to verify your wireless connection:
1. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray on your desktop.
The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears.
Figure 10: Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box
2. Select the Support tab.
3. Verify that the IP address is shown as 192.168.x.x. (eg; 192.168.1.10).
If the information shown verifies a correct IP address and you are still unable to connect to the
internet, please consult your ISP.
Note:
If the IP address is shown as 169.254.Y.Y (eg; 169.254.149.168) then the address
assigned by your HP PC is not associate with your wireless Access Point, Wireless
Broadband Router or Wireless Gateway. Please check the Network name (SSID) and
Network Key to ensure that they have been entered correctly. If this information is
entered and you are still unable to connect, refer to the Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
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4.2.3 Ad-Hoc Network
Ad-hoc networks allow users to create a simple wireless network without the use of an access
point. There are several drawbacks when relying on ad-hoc networks for wireless networking.
Most notably ad-hoc networks are susceptible to network breakdown due to their decentralized
nature.
Please see MicrosoftXP help for further instructions about setting your system up as an ad-hoc
network.
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5 Activating Access Point Mode
It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to installing Access
Point Mode (AP Mode).
Your HP PC, by default, functions in Station Mode (as a Client) which is necessary in situations
when there is already a wireless network running. If you would like to establish a wireless
network using your HP PC as an Access Point then you will need to install Access Point Mode (AP
Mode).
Note:
Before using AP Mode the first time it is necessary to install SoftAP on your HP PC. For all future
uses of SoftAP Mode this is not necessary. If you have already installed the SoftAP please see
chapter 5, Access Point Mode.
If your HP PC is connected to the internet and you would like instructions on how to wirelessly
connect other machines to this HP PC, proceed with this conversion to Access Point Mode.
If another machine is connected to the internet and you would like to wirelessly connect this HP
PC to the other connected machine, refer to Chapter 6 on Station Mode.
It is assumed that there is an existing internet connection in order to establish Access Point
Mode. Please consult your ISP for further information.
Warning:
HP PC. It is highly recommended that you change the power scheme to “always on”
when the Software Access Point is enabled.
Access Point Mode (AP Mode) may not support the Standby mode on you
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5.1 Installation
In order to install the SoftAP (first use only. For future uses see Chapter 5, Access Point Mode).
Refer to Figure 11 below:
1. Go to the Start menu on your desktop
2. Select All Programs
3
4
2
1
Figure 11: Conversion to Access Point Mode
3. Select Wireless Software Access Point
4. Select Install Wireless Software Access Point
The Software Access Point will activate on your HP PC with assistance from the InstallShield
Wizard.
No action is required through this process.
Warning:
to function.
Interruption of the activation process may result in the inability of the SoftA
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W
W
W
The InstallShield Wizard will display the following screens during self-installation:
Note: No action is required during the installation process.
The InstallShield
izard prepares to
install……
Figure 12: Preparing to Install
The InstallShield
izard checks the
Setup Status of the
ireless SoftAP….
Figure 13: SoftAP Setup Status
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W
W
The Wireless SoftAP
izard upgrades the
adapters driver…..
Figure 14: Driver Installation
The Wireless SoftAP
izard detects
current network
settings…..
Figure 15: Network Settings
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The installation
begins…..
Figure 16: Installing...
The installation
continues by
configuring network
components…..
Figure 17: Configuring Network Components
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