ConnectGear WA300 User Manual

11Mbps Wireless Access Point

(Color of this AP may vary with regions)

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

February 19, 2002

11Mbps W ireless Access Point User's Manual

FCC Warning

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
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the int erference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate t he equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body.

FCC ID: O6M-WA300

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment t his pr oduct may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required t o take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 5

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HE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT FEATURES..................................................................................................... 5

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ACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................... 6

2.HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................... 7

HYSICAL DETAILS.......................................................................................................................................... 7

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ARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................. 9

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ONNECTING THE ACCESS POINT TO YOUR NETWORK .................................................................................9

3. WIRELESS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION.............................11

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NSTALL TCP/IP PROTOCOL......................................................................................................................... 11

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NSTALL THE WIRELESS NAVIG ATO R............................................................................................................ 14

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TAR TUP AND LOGIN ..................................................................................................................................... 17

4. CONFIGURING THE ACCESS POINT..........................................20

HE INFO TAB................................................................................................................................................ 20

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HE ASSOC TAB ............................................................................................................................................. 20

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HE WIRELESS TAB....................................................................................................................................... 21

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HE ADVANCED TAB...................................................................................................................................... 22

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HE SECURITY TAB .......................................................................................................................................23

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HE IP ADDR TAB.......................................................................................................................................... 25

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HE ADMIN TAB ............................................................................................................................................ 26

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HE HELP TAB............................................................................................................................................... 27

5. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE......................................... 28

6. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 30

7. GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................................32

8. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................34

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About this manual

This user’s manual describes how to install and operate the Wireless Access Point (AP).
Please read this manual before you install the product .

This manual includes the following topics:

 Product description, featur es and specifications
 Hardware installation procedures
 Software installation procedures
 Trouble shooting procedures

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this 11Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP). This product
is designed specifically for your 11Mbps wireless LAN environment needs. It is easy to
configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and
configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product,
please read the manual carefully so you may take f ull advantage of its functions.

The Wireless Access Point Features

LAN Features

 DHCP Client – Enable the AP to act as a DHCP client to receive IP address from

DHCP Server in the wired Ethernet LAN.

 Built-in 10BaseT LAN Port – It’s designed to bridge between wired and wireless LAN.

Wireless Features

 Standard Compliant – The AP complies with IEEE802.11b standard, and it is

interoperable with IEEE802.11b-Compliant Equipment

 High Speed Wireless Connection – Using Diversity Dipole Antenna to secure reliable

11Mbps wireless data rate connection.

 Data Rate Auto Fall-Back - Provides 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps wireless data rate shifting

dynamically to guarantee availability and reliability of wireless connections

 Roaming – Provides seamless roaming within 802.11b wireless LAN infrastructure.
 Long Distance Reach – Support 80M indoor and 300M outdoors long operating

distance under normal environment condition.

Configuration & Management

 Easy to Setup – With windows-based Wireless Navigator Utility, user can easily setup

the IP address of this AP, and upgrade the firmware.

 Easy to manage – User can use any WEB browser from anywhere on the wired or

wireless LAN to configure the AP easily.

Security

 Configuring Protection – Provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users

from changing the configuration

 Wireless LAN Security - Provide 64-bit & 128-bit Wired Equivalent Pr ivacy encryption

to protect the wireless data transmissions.

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Package Contents

 One 11Mbps Wireless Access Point
 One Dipole Antenna with Reversed SMA Connector
 One CD-ROM (W ir eless Naviga t or utility software & user’s manual included)
 One RJ-45 straight LAN Cable
 One Power Adapter
 One Quick Installation Guide

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

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2.Hardware Installation

Physical Details

Rear Panel

Antenna Connection

INIT Button

LAN Cable

Selection Switch

Antenna Connection Please install the dipole antenna directly into the reversed SMA

connector of AP. After AP start to work, you may adjust the angle of
the antenna or reposition the AP to get a better performance and
reach.

LAN Connection

Power Input

INIT Button “INIT” mean “Initiation”. W hile pr essing the button, the AP will

reboot and reset current settings to factory default settings. The left
indicator “DIAG” on AP will be off and then begin blinking. Then
this initiation action will be completed when the indicator “ DIAG” is
always green instead of blinking.

LAN Cable
Selection Swit ch

Crossover: the RJ-45 port Tx and Rx lines are

X

reversed. Use this setting when you have a straight
cable connected. It is also the factory default
setting.

II

Straight: the RJ-45 port Tx and Rx lines are normal.
Use this setting when you have a crossover cable
connected.

Power Input Only use the power adapter supplied with the Access Point

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LAN Connection Use standard Ethernet cable (RJ-45 connector) to connect your

PC, hub/switch or broadband router/modem to this port.

LED Indications

Powe

Diagnostic

LAN

Wireless LAN

LED Color Status Description

Power

DIAG

LAN

WLAN

Green

Green

OFF 1) The AP starts to boot up the system.

Green

Green

ON The Access Point power on
OFF The Access Point power off
ON 1) The AP is in normal operation mode.

2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates the
AP is writing the firmware into Flash ROM

Blinking

1) The AP is in self-diagnostic mode.

2) While in firmware upgrade process, it indicates the
AP is waiting the Wireless Navigator sending
firmware image

2) While in firmware upg rade process, it indicates the
firmware upgrade process is finished.

ON The LAN port is linked
Blinking The LAN port is sending or receiving data
OFF No data forwarding between wireless and LAN ports.
Blinking Sending or Receiving data via wireless

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Hardware Installation

Following illustration is an example showing how to install AP with hub/switch.
Be sure to use the supplied power adapter.

Connecting the Access Point to your Network

For optimal performance, usually the cent er of your wireless network is the best place for
your AP, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. Try to place it in a position where can
best cover your wireless network and is away from any potential source of interf erence. And
normally, the higher you place the AP, the better the wireless signal coverag e will be.

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The following picture describes how to use the AP when communicating between wireless
LAN and wired LAN.

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3. Wireless Navigator Installation

Install TCP/IP Protocol

TCP/IP Protocols are necessary for computers to com municate on LAN and Internet.

Note!

1. From the Start Menu, select Settings and bring up the Control Panel. From the Control
Panel, double-click on the Network icon.

If your PC already has TCP/IP protocol installed, please skip this section. Please
contact your administrator for details if you have problems of setting up this TCP/IP
protocol in your PC.

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2. The screen shows the network components you have installed. Click the Add button to
continue.

3. Highlight Protocol and click the Add button.

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4. Select Microsoft from the list of “ Manufacturers” and TCP/IP from the list of “Network

Protocols” and click the OK button to finish the installation.

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Install the Wireless Navigator

The Wir eless Naviga t or Utility is provided to allow user(s) easily to configure t he AP through
any Windows-based PC over wired or wireless LAN port. This section describes procedures
for installing the Wireless Navigator Utility to PC.

Step 1: Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Run SET UP.EXE program

on the CD-ROM. The following window will be shown automatically.

Step 2: After InstallShield Wizard preparation finished, the following window will be shown.
Click the Next button to continue.

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Step 3: Key in your User Name and Company Name, and click Next button to continue.

Step 4: The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. If you want to

install the Wireless Navigator in another location, click the Browse button and select
an alternate destination. Click the Next button, when you are ready to continue. The
setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder.

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Step 5: The screen will show you the Program Folder that the utility will use. You may type

a new folder name to create a new program folder, or select one from the existing
folder list, and click Next but ton to continue.

Step 6: The Wireless Navigator has been installed now. Please click the Finish button to

complete installation.

Note: To remove Wireless Navigator Utility, click the Start button, and select Programs,
Wireless Navigator, and Uninstall, and then follow the instruction on screen.

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Startup and Login

Follow the procedures below to startup Wireless Navigator and find the AP. Before you start
the following procedures, please be sure to connect t he Et her net cable, connect the power
cord, and then turn on the AP. All wireless clients shall be req uested to set the their SSIDs
same as the AP SSID in advance before starting the following procedures.

1. Refer to previous section " Install the Wireless Navigator to your PC" in order to

startup the configur at ion.

2. Click Start and select Programs, Wireless Navigator and then Wireless Navigator. Or,

just double-click the Wireless Navigator icon on your desktop screen.

3. The W ir eless Navigat or st arts up, and search via wired LAN or Wireless LAN ( depend.

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4. The utility will show the AP and other wireless devices found in the same network,

where your PC is located.

Note!

If the AP is not shown in the list, please make sure all the cables are well
connected.

5. Double-click on the AP, then you will access into its built-in web server, and it will show

as below. Then directly click OK button. (Default sett i ng is no user name and password
needed).

Note!

If you cannot access into AP’s built-in web server, please make sure if your
PC now is in the same subnet with AP. Please us right-click of mouse to click
on the AP listed in Wireless Navigator. “Set IP address” option will pop out,

and then change IP address of AP to the sam e subnet as your PC.

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6. Then following screen will be shown. Now you have entered the built-in web server of

this AP, and you can start to configur ation procedures.

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4. Configuring the Access Point

The Info Tab

INFORMATION: displays the basic information of this AP.

Firmware revision: displays current firmware version of this AP.
MAC address of AP: displays the unique serial number burned into t his AP that

identifies itself from other Ethernet devices

Current IP address: displays current IP address of t his AP.

The Assoc Tab

ASSOCIATIONS: displays all the wireless clients, which are currently associated with

this AP.

Mac address: displays the MAC address of associated wireless client.
Time idle: displays the idle time of each associated wireless client

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The Wireless Tab

Wireless: displays the basic wireless configuration of this AP.

Access point name: displays current device name of the AP. You also can change

the name as your will.

SSID: Used to identify the wireless LAN. To communicate with this AP, all wireless

clients MUST use the same SSID as AP’s. The SSID is case sensitive.
Default SSID is “Wireless”.

Channel: Selects the appropriate radio channel from the list provided. The

permissible number of channels depends on the Regulat or y Domain.
(The factory default channel set ting also depends on the Regulatory
Domain).

Basic rates (Mbits/s): T he transfer rate that is used when a client is to associat e

with the AP.

Supported rates (Mbits/s): T he t ransfer rate that a client is capable of receiving.

Transmission Rate: Selects the rate adapting m echanism . The default setting is

“Automatic”, which allows the AP to automatically adjust its
transfer speed for opt im al per formance and longest operating
range.

Preamble type: Uses long, short or both preambles in physical layer. Default value

is “Long”.

Note!

You may need to re-load the page to see any new settings.

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The Advanced Tab

ADVANCED: displays the advanced wireless configuration of this AP.

Max associated stations: displays the maximum number of associated clients. In

order to get a better performance, it is suggest ed to set
“8” as the maximum number of associated client s t o get
a balanced performance

Exclude long preamble: Enables to exclude packets with long pream bles in

physical layer.

Fragmentation threshold: The threshold which a data packet will be fragmented.
RTS threshold: The threshold which a RTS packet will be sent before a data

packet is sent.

Beacon period: The period in millisecond a beacon will be sent.
DTIM interval: Number of beacon intervals between successive DTIM (Delivery

Traffic Ident ification Maps).

Multicast PM buffering: Enables t he data buffering for Power Management.

Note!

You may need to re-load the page to see any new settings.

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The Security Tab

SECURITY: displays the 802.11b security and encryption options on this AP.

Hide SSID in Beacon: The option to hide the SSID in beacon, so that this AP will

not be found by a passive scan from Wireless Navigator

Stations cannot use “unspecified” SSID: Enables the AP to NOT associate with

any station whose SSID is set as
“Any”.

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WEP configuration: Display the W ir ed Equivalent Privacy security configurations

WEP enabled: Enables the Wired Equivalent Privacy security function.
WEP key length: Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the set t ing

in the AP shall be the same as in wireless clients, otherwise the
communication will not work.

WEP key: For 64-bit WEP encr yption, a key of 10 hexadecimal characters in length

must be filled in. For 128-bit WEP encryption, a k ey of 26 hexadecimal
characters in length must be filled in.. Be sure that the keyin the AP shall
be the same as in wireless clients, otherwise the communication will not
work.

WEP key to use: Selects one of four key sets to be used for encryption. To connect

to a Wi-Fi com pliant wireless device, key #1 must be select ed.

Deny unencrypted data: Checks this box, then any unencrypted data frames will

be denied.

Authentication: Selects the mechanism of shared key, open system or both

authentication algorithm

MAC address filtering: Displays the MAC address filtering mechanism.

Enable filtering: Enables to filter the MAC address of every wireless device, which

intends to associate with this AP.
Add an address: Adds an MAC address of a wireless device to the filter list.
Addresses to allow: Adds MAC addresses of those wireless devices, which are

allowed to associated with the AP.

Note!

How to get the MAC address:

For example, If your PC is running in Window s environment, please enter the
DOS Box, and key in the command “ ipconfig /all ” to get the Physical
Address (MAC address) of your PC. For users who use ot her oper at ion
systems, please consult the system administrator for details.

Note!

You may need to re-load the page to see any new settings.

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The IP Addr Tab

IP ADDR: displays the status of current IP setting .

IP Address Mode: Select “Static” or “DHCP” mode. For “Static” mode, the IP

address settings are given by user. For “DHCP” mode, t hese
settings will be overridden by a DHCP server on your network.
The default setting is “ Static”

IP Address: The static IP address you want to assign to the AP. The default value

is “192.168.1.100

IP Subnet: The subnet mask you want to assign for the AP. The default value is

“255.255.255.0

IP Gateway: The gateway you want to assign for the AP. The default value is

“192.168.1.1

Allow upgrade uploads: Check the box, and then it is allowed to upgrade

”.

”.

”.

firmware.

Note!

You may need to re-load the page to see any new settings.

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The Admin Tab

ADMINISTRATION: Allows to change the device’s system configurations.

Change password: Default none password.
Reboot access point: When any setting was changed, the AP MUST be reboot so

that the change can be confirmed.

Reset to factory defaults: This option will ERASE all the current settings, and

return back to the factory defaults.

Note!

Note!

There could be several PCs over wired or wireless LAN installing with
Wireless Navigator Utility, and managing the AP simultaneously. Hence, it is
suggested to change the password.

You may need to re-load the page to see any new settings.

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The Help Tab

HELP: Displays the explanations of each setting shown in above seven tabs.

Please click those hyperlinks in right side, and then it will show you to the
meaning of each setting.

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5. Firmware Upgrade Procedure

1. Click Start and select Programs, Wireless Navigator and then Wireless Navigator.

Or, just double-click the Wi rel ess Navigator icon on your desk top screen.

2. The Wireless Navigator starts up.

3. The computer start s sear ching for the Access Point and shows in the list. Choose the

AP that you would like to upgrade the firm ware, and use t he right-click of the mouse to
enter the “Upgrade FW” option

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4. The download will begin. Key in the new firmware file name and location or click

browsing to find the file in your comput er.

5. After entering the file information, click OK to continue.

6. The downloading begins.

7. After download finished, the AP will reset automatically, and the left indicator “DIAG” on

AP will be off and then begin flashing. When the indicator “ DIAG ” is always green
instead of blinking, the firmware upgrade is completed and successfully.

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6. FAQ & Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and
operation of the Wireless Access Point. Please refer to the following descriptions to solve
the problems. If you can’t f ind an answer here, please contact your dealer for further
advices.

Q: My PC can’t locate the Wireless Access Point. How to check the problem?

A: Please follow the procedures below:

 Check if your PC has installed TCP/IP protocol.
 Check if the IP addresses of your PC and Wireless Access Point both are on the

same IP network. If not, you may use Wireless Navigator to set up AP’s IP
address, or change your PC’s IP address.

 Check if your wireless LAN card is set to Infrastructure correctly.
 Check if the SSID of your wireless card is t he sam e as AP’s.
 Check if the WEP is enabled. If yes, please make sure that the wireless card in

your PC and the Wireless Access Point both have the same setting for WEP, such
as the key tables must match.

 At last, please check if radio interference is causing a problem; see if connection

is possible when close to the Wireless Access Point. Remember that the
connection range can be as short as 100 feet in poor environment.

Q: The Wireless connection speed is very slow. How to improve the problem?

A: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the
distance and the environment condition. To obtain the highest possible connection speed,
you have to try to adjust the Access Point location and orientation. If you find the
interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement.

Q: Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

A: This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network.
Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it suppor ts operation over a network.

Q: Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

A: Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network).
Refer to the game’s user guide for more informat ion.

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Q: What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

A: The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards subcom m it tee, which is formulating a
standard for the industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different
manufacturers to communicat e.

Q: What’s Ad-hoc?

A: An Ad-hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapt er, connected
as an independent wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale
for a branch or SOHO operat ion.

Q: What is Infrastructure?

A: An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
Infrastructure is applicable t o ent er pr ise scale for wireless access to central database, or
wireless application for mobile workers.

Q: What is Roaming?

A: Roaming is the ability of a portable com put er user to communicate continuously while
moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single Wireless Network
Access Point. Before using the r oam ing function, the workstation must m a ke sure that it is
the same SSID with the W ir eless Access Point of dedicated coverage area.

Q: What is Spread Spectrum?

A: Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the
military for use in reliable, secure, mission- cr itical communications systems. It is designed
to trade off bandwidth efficiency for r eliability, integrity, and security. In t he other words,
more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but t he trade off
produces a signal that is, in effect , louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the
receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. I f a receiver
is not turned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal look s like background noise.
There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

Q: What is WEP?

A: WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit
as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

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7. Glossary

This section explains the glossary of terms used in t his m anual t hat are required to
configure the network

.

Wireless Channel

If there is more than one Wireless LAN network with different ESS-ID on the same floor,
and they are communicating with each other, the baud rate m ay be slowed, due to the
same radio frequency being used. I f this happens, you can still communicate regar dless of
other LAN networks by using to use different frequencies (wireless channels).
Note: If they are communicat ions using the wireless LAN, be sure to set all the Units the
same wireless channel.

DHCP Server

When conf iguring the network TCP/I P, be sur e t o set the IP address in each personal
computer and other devices. When there is a DHCP server on the network, you can assign
IP addresses automatically to the personal computers and t he Access Point on the network.
For the Windows NT ser ver and dial-up router, or other DHCP server function, refer to the
Windows 2000, Windows NT, or dial-up router manual, or consult the manufacturer.

ESS-ID

This ID is used to prevent cross-communication during com munication between the Access
Point and personal computers within the wireless LAN. The Wireless LAN personal
computers that have the same ESS-ID as the Access Point can communicate with the
Access Point. The ESS-ID is case sensitive. You can enter a maximum of 32 alphanumeric
characters, and the underline "_".

LAN (Local Area Network)

Read as one word. A LAN is a network in a comparatively small area, such as campus or
within a single building. The LAN baud rate varies from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps.

MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)

The MAC address is a physical address specific to each network card. The MAC address is
configured from a total of six bytes as follows: A vendor code comprising the lead t hr ee
bytes and a 3-byte user code. The vendor code is managed and assigned by IEEE. T he
user code is managed using a unique (unduplicated) num ber from the network card
manufacturer. That is, the MAC address is assigned as a physical address unique

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throughout the world. In an Ethernet LAN, the MAC address is used as a base to create a
frame for sending and receiving.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

TCP/IP is a protocol equivalent to the net work and t ransport levels of the OSI ref erence
model, and it is defined using RFC. Consequently, different terminals can communicate with
each other using TCP/IP.

• Normally, TCP/IP includes the application prot ocols TELNET and FTP.

• TCP/IP is the standard Internet pr otocol.

WEP (Encryption)

By setting an encryption key in the Access Point, you can prevent wireless packets from
being decrypted externally.

Firmware

Firmware is the name given to the software (programs) built into hardware such as the
router, modem, and term inal adapter. This software is built into the hardware, so it can be
said to be in-between hardware and software.

Protocol

Protocols are the procedures and regulations for sending and receiving data between the
network terminals. For example, if two computers are communicating, you can send the
correct information accor ding to the regulations by form atting all required information. The
protocol such as which terminal sends first, what type of m essage, what type of message
the receiving terminal should send in reply, the data format, and responses to
communications errors are same of examples.

Roaming Function

Using the roaming funct ion and m oving from one room to another room , you can switch the
Access Point automatically. With the roaming funct ion, you can easily move fr om the office
to the conference room while maintaining access t o the network

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8. Product Specifications

This chapter describes the specifications of the product and the LAN port connector .

Wireless LAN Interface

Standards

IEEE 802.11/11b Compliant

Antenna

Single Dipole Antenna (with reversed SMA connector)

Frequency Range

2.4∼2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band )
DSSS - Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

Data Transmission Rate

11Mbps / 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps Auto Fall-Back

Access Mode

Infrastructure mode

Data Security

Provides both 64-bit & 128-bit WEP Encryption

Output Power

15 ~16.5 dBm

Receiving Sensitivity

-82dBm Min.

Roaming

IEEE 802.11 Compliant

Channels

11 Channels (US, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)

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Coverage Area

Indoors: up to 50M (165 ft.) @11Mbps
up to 80M (265 ft.) @5.5 Mbps or lower
Outdoors: up t o 150M (500 f t.) @11 Mbps
up to 300M (1000 ft.) @5.5 Mbps or lower
(Depending on environment)

Operating Environment

Operating T emperature: 0oC to 50oC degree
Storage Temperature: –25
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing

o

C to 70oC degree

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